Duluth Mayor, Police Chief Address 14 Recent Shootings
DULUTH, Minn. - Police Chief Mike Tusken and Mayor Emily Larson addressed a concerning rise in violence at a press conference Thursday after 14 shooting incidents within the past two months…
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Gov. Walz, MN Health Leaders Warn Of High COVID-19 Numbers as Fall Approaches
ST. PAUL, Minn.-- The number of people infected by COVID-19 in Minnesota has steadily been growing all summer, adding to total more than 78,000 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic. And with the…
Essentia Health Encouraging Child Checkups Before Fall
DULUTH, Minn.-- With the school year approaching, Essentia Health says parents should still find time to get their kids in for a checkup. Essentia says now more than ever, parents should be getting their kids…
Visit Duluth Releases July Tourism Numbers
DULUTH, Minn.-- Visit Duluth, the city's primary marketing operation, is transitioning furloughed staff to temporary layoffs on October 1st as tourism tax revenue continues to be far below normal projections. Five positions will have…
City Unveils Artwork At Sister Cities Park in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth and the city's Public Arts Commission gathered to celebrate the unveiling of new art now being displayed in the Sister Cities Park. The piece, which is entitled…
Former Hermantown Teacher, Coach Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Student
A former Hermantown Middle School science teacher and junior high volleyball coach is accused of sexually assaulting a student she used to teach. Madeleine Schmaltz, 29, of Saginaw, Minnesota is charged with fourth-degree criminal…
Passing Of Movie Star Chadwick Boseman Sparks The Importance Of Getting Checked For Colon Cancer
DULUTH, Minn. - Studies from the National Cancer Institute show colon cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the U.S. and is responsible for more deaths than any other cancer besides lung cancer.…
Itasca County Health Officials Express Flu Shot Importance This Fall
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - As the Labor Day weekend inches closer, officials with Itasca County Public Health Department want to remind residents and visitors that their actions could have long-term effects amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…
School Bus Preparations For School Year
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - With school getting underway around the area, bus drivers are focusing on the safety of their young riders. As the start of the school year arrives, bus drivers are ready to…
Campaign Announces Donald Trump Jr. Will Host Rally in Duluth Next Week
DULUTH, Minn. (FOX 9/FOX21) - On the same day that Dr. Jill Biden is set to visit the Twin Cities, Donald Trump Jr. is planning a rally in Duluth. The president's son will host a "Make America Great Again" event on Wednesday,…
Wisconsin Launches New School Safety Tip Line
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — There’s a new tip line in Wisconsin for anyone who wants to report a school safety concern. The “Speak Up, Speak Out Resource Center” created by the Wisconsin Department of Justice is available around the clock…
Watch Live: Duluth Police Department to Hold Press Conference Regarding Recent Shootings
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is holding a press conference Thursday afternoon at the Public Safety Building to discuss a string of shootings that have taken place in the area in July and August. We will also be…
Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office Investigating Lake Amnicon Drowning
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a drowning at Lake Amnicon. Authorities say they received a 911 call just before 9:00 a.m. Thursday that a woman had gone swimming in the lake near the Finn…
Uw-Whitewater Chancellor on Leave, Complaint Investigated
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has been placed on paid leave while a complaint against him is investigated. A statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson did…
Pilot Killed in Leech Lake Plane Crash
WALKER, Minn. - Authorities say the pilot of a small plane was killed after his plane crashed in Leech Lake Tuesday evening. According to the Natchez Democrat Newspaper, 62-year-old Thomas Borum, of Mississippi, was traveling from Missouri to Bemidji for…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, September 3
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 78,123 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 7 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,837 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,540,107 tests have…
Midday 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.
Duluth's Best Bread Baking Up 'Sweet Michael's Cookies' for Limited Time Only
DULUTH, Minn. - With the cancellation of the 2020 Minnesota State Fair, the creative minds at Duluth’s Best Bread couldn’t let Northlanders go without their favorite fair flavors before summer winds down. The locally…
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…
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…
