Northland Newborns 9-3-20
Every Thursday morning on FOX 21 Local News from 7 - 9 a.m., we're teaming up with Essentia Health to showcase Northland Newborns. If you would like to submit a photo with a…
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Jobless Claims Fall to 881,000 but Layoffs Remain Elevated
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week, a sign of possible improvement but the evidence that the viral pandemic keeps forcing many businesses to slash jobs. The latest figures,…
‘Tiger King’ Star Carole Baskin Joins ‘Dancing With the Stars’
(AP) - Like all cool cats and kittens, Carole Baskin is going to “Dancing With the Stars.” The reality TV star who became a pop culture sensation with Netflix’s docuseries “Tiger King” is joining the new crop of celebrity dancers…
Morning Update 9-3-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020.
In Kenosha, Biden to Test His Promise to Unify the Nation
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden’s core pitch for the presidency faces its most intense test yet when he travels to Kenosha, Wisconsin. It's a city wrenched by police and protest the violence that makes it a microcosm of the…
New Program at Superior High School Helps Students with Disabilities Find Jobs
SUPERIOR, Wis.- As school starts for area high schools, seniors are also thinking about finding jobs after they're done. A new program at Superior High School is helping those with disabilities do that.…
Free Water Maps Get Northlanders Out on St. Louis River Water Trail
DULUTH, Minn.- Throughout the month of September, the St. Louis River Alliance (SLRA) is helping Northlanders get out on local water trails with new full color water maps. The maps detail the St. Louis…
Learn Outer-Space Sword Fighting From Earth in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Wanna-be Jedis can now travel to a galaxy far far away right in Duluth, at the Sci-Fi Battle Arena class at Seven Dragons Martial Arts. "I never thought something like this…
35th Annual Duluth Rotary Rose Sale Starts Sept. 3
DULUTH, Minn. - The 35th annual Rose Sale kicks off Sept. 3 to benefit the Duluth Rotary Club's mission of improving the lives of people in our communities. You can purchase a dozen roses for…
Life House In Duluth Needs Donations
DULUTH, Minn. - Life House in Duluth wants your help with restocking items for its shelter. They are looking for donations of bedding and sheet sets to provide to the youth they serve. The…
Minnesota Gives 250,000 Tests to Teachers, Childcare Workers
ST. PAUL, Minn.-- As schools in Minnesota get ready for in person classes, the state is offering a big boost in testing by giving over 250,000 saliva tests for school and child care workers. The…
Classes Begin at University Of Wisconsin-Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Students at University of Wisconsin-Superior began in-person classes today for the first time since March. Students are back in class but things are a little bit different. Masks are required on-campus, there are…
CareerForce Duluth to Hold Virtual Job Fair
DULUTH, Minn.-- CareerForce in Duluth is adding a drive through job fair, taking a page from some Wisconsin communities. It will be held September 16 from 1-4 p.m. at Wheeler Field in West Duluth.…
Just For Kix-Duluth Holds Free Trial Class
DULUTH, Minn.-- One Duluth organization is looking to keep kids moving and dancing with the school year around the corner. Just for Kix Duluth held a free trial class today at St. Michael's Lakeside School…
Surly Brewing to Close Beer Hall, Other Breweries Impacted Due to Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Coronavirus' financial fallout is forcing Surly Brewing Company in Minneapolis to close its popular beer hall this fall. This comes as breweries across the state prepare for an uncertain winter season without…
Organizations Shed Light On National Recovery Month
DULUTH, Minn. - September is National Recovery Month. Recovery is real from many people who have dealt with substance abuse and the Thunderbird Wren Halfway House and Recovery Alliance Duluth are making sure that…
Artwork Brings Awareness For Stormwater and Storm Drains in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.- There are hundreds of storm drains across the city of Superior. A city program is using art as a way to shed light on the significance of the infrastructure. The Storm…
Duluth Drift-Toppers Raising Money to Replace 30-Year-Old Aging Groomer
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Drift-Toppers snowmobile club has received a grant from the Department of Natural Resources after their nearly 30-year-old trail groomer broke down last year. The club thinks they can get…
Proctor Debuts Temporary Road Project to Test a Potential Permanent Future Design
PROCTOR, Minn. - A temporary demonstration project was installed at two intersections in downtown Proctor to test a more permanent design for the future. The goal is to narrow the entire width of the…
Proctor's District Nurse Preparing for Uncertain Year
PROCTOR, Minn. - As schools around the area prepare to open their doors again, school nurses have been working all summer to find ways to keep students healthy. Normally…
Wisconsin Department of Justice Unveils School Safety Tipline
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - The Wisconsin Department of Justice and the Office of School Safety have unveiled a new way for middle and high school students to get more safety guidance. The program is…
Red Mug Coffee House Opens Coffee Truck
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - After closing at their previous location, the Superior coffee shop is now housed in a coffee truck outside of the Carnegie Library on Hammond Avenue in Superior. Owners are waiting for…
Suspect in Ironwood Stabbing Incident Arrested in Wisconsin
IRONWOOD, Mich. - The Ironwood Department of Public Safety says officers responded to reports of a stabbing incident around 11:00 p.m. Tuesday night on the 400 block of West Cloverland Drive. Initial reports indicated a man had been assaulted and…
COVID-19 Death Tied to Sturgis Rally Reported in Minnesota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Minnesota man who attended the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota last month has died from COVID-19, Minnesota health officials reported on Wednesday. The death is the first…
Midday Update 9-2-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Have a great day!
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, September 2
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 77,085 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 7 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,830 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,525,555 tests have…
Duluth Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident in Central Hillside
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police are investigating a Tuesday night shots fired incident that was reported in the Central Hillside area. According to police, officers responded to the area of the 20 Block of West Village View Drive around 11:48…
Hermantown Man Charged in Lino Lakes Homicide
LINO LAKES, Minn. (FOX 9) - A 43-year-old Hermantown, Minnesota man has been charged in a deadly shooting at a Lino Lakes home, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office. Nicholas Walter Zielinski is charged with second-degree murder for the death of 22-year-old Karl…
Check Your Mailbox! Bridge to Health Survey Sent to 27,000 Northland Residents
DULUTH, Minn. - 27,000 Northland residents will soon receive a survey in the mail from Generations Health Care Initiatives. Known as the 'Bridge to Health Survey,' this document helps provide vital information…
Biden Focuses on Schools and Pandemic, Then to Visit Kenosha
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- Joe Biden is traveling to Wisconsin on Thursday, two days after President Donald Trump, as the key swing state becomes the focal point for political debate over violence at protests. First, Biden is hammering Trump on…
