Marcus Duluth Cinema Reopens To Movie-Goers
DULUTH, Minn. - It may have felt like forever, but the Marcus Duluth Cinema is open and ready to offer a safe distraction to everyone. Going to the movies just might be everyone's favorite entertainment…
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Dermatologists Are Noticing "Maskne" Is Becoming A Problem For Many People
DULUTH, Minn. - If you have been experiencing unexplained changes to the skin on your face you may be developing "maskne" or mask acne. Dermatologists have been seeing an increase in patients being treated for…
University of Minnesota System's President Suggesting Changes to Beginning of School Year
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - The University of Minnesota system's president is suggesting some changes to the beginning of the school year which would potentially impact the Duluth campus. In a letter from President Joan…
Lake Avenue Bridge Reopens to Traffic After Three Months of Reconstruction
DULUTH, Minn.- The road between Downtown Duluth and Canal Park is open for the first time since April as crews finished the Lake Avenue bridge and part of the intersection on Friday. Crews…
Rallies Outside Post Offices in Duluth Deliver Thanks, Support for Postal Workers
DULUTH, Minn.- Various community groups gathered by two post offices in Duluth Friday, to picket in support of local postal workers as the future of the United States Post Office hangs in contention in…
Superior's Sweet Streets Program Encourages Helmet Wearing
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Kids in Superior who wear their helmets while riding their bikes are getting pulled over by police and written tickets for a good reason. The tickets are part of a reward…
Mike Pence to Visit Duluth August 28
DULUTH, Minn. - Vice President Mike Pence will be making a stop in the Northland Friday, August 28. VP Pence will be speaking at Clure Public Marine Terminal for a "Workers for Trump" event. The doors open at 10:30 a.m.…
Zinema 2.0 Starts Online Streaming
DULUTH, Minn. - One local theatre has launched a virtual cinema where patrons are able to rent movies online through the theatre's website. Zinema isn't open to the public and is only open for private…
Push Up Challenge for Fallen First Responders
NORTHLAND - One Wisconsin man is taking on a challenge to raise money for fallen first responders. Nate Carroll has a goal of doing 1.5 million pushups in 365 days to raise $1.5 million…
Northlander Starts Homeschooling Business
DULUTH, Minn. - With the effects of the pandemic, people are looking into different options to educate their kids. One Northlander started a business earlier this month to help those who are thinking about homeschooling.…
University of Minnesota System President Proposes Start of Semester Primarily Online
DULUTH, Minn. - The University of Minnesota System President Joan Gabel has proposed pushing back move-in dates for students and starting the semester primarily online due to COVID-19 concerns. The proposed changes will be presented to the Board of Regents…
Minnesota Confirms 15 COVID-19 Cases Linked to Sturgis
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Department of Health has 15 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in people who went to the annual motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota. One of those patients is hospitalized, MDH…
Thompson Won’t Say When UW Would Close Due to COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Interim University of Wisconsin President Tommy Thompson says he has a threshold in mind for when campuses will have to shut down due to coronavirus cases, but he’s not…
Golden State Killer Sentenced to Life for 26 Rapes, Slayings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A former California police officer dubbed the Golden State Killer told victims Friday hew was “truly sorry” before he was sentenced to multiple life prison sentences for a decade-long string of rapes and murders that terrorized…
Duluth Fire Department: Dangerous Swimming Conditions at Park Point
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Fire Department has issued a warning for dangerous swimming conditions at Park Point beaches until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. The warning means that wind and wave conditions can support rip currents, which are life-threatening to anyone entering…
Midday Update 8-21-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 21, 2020.
Panel Grills Commerce Chief Over Line 3 Oil Pipeline Appeal
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A member of Gov. Tim Walz’s cabinet faced sharp questioning at a confirmation hearing Friday for approving an appeal over a controversial pipeline project in a dispute that could cost him his job. Commerce Commissioner Steve Kelley…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, August 21
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 68,133 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 8 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,753 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,340,850 tests have…
Wisconsin Extends Ban on Utility Disconnections Amid COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — State regulators have extended a ban on utility disconnections during the coronavirus pandemic in Wisconsin. The Public Service Commission voted 2-1 Thursday to continue a moratorium on shutoffs until Oct. 1. That will temporarily prevent more…
Morning Update 8-21-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 21, 2020.
Pilot Killed in Small Plane Crash on White Iron Lake in Ely
ELY, Minn. - The Lake County Sheriff's Office says the pilot of a small plane was killed Thursday night when his plane crashed into White Iron Lake. Lake County Dispatch received reports of a possible crash around 11:08…
Enrollment Up to Last Year's Levels at LSC, Students Take Advantage of Last Minute Registration
DULUTH, Minn.-Enrollment at Lake Superior College has shot up in the past two weeks, putting them at levels similar to last year according to school officials. In the past week alone enrollment has increased…
Duluth's BOLD-choice Theatre Receives Statewide Award for Enriching the Lives of People with Disabilities
DULUTH, Minn. - BOLD-choice Theatre, part of Duluth-based CHOICE, unlimited received a statewide award for enriching the lives of people with disabilities. CHOICE, unlimited is a nonprofit that services people with disabilities in…
Businesses on Iron Range Work to Recover After Slower Summer Due to COVID-19
VIRGINIA, Minn.- As it has everywhere, the pandemic has put a damper on business on the Iron Range this summer -- a time when many businesses just began opening back up after three…
Annual Dredging Helping with Eroding Beach Along Park Point
DULUTH, Minn. - The annual dredging maintenance project has kicked off down by the Aerial Lift Bridge. The project benefits the shipping industry in the port and also helps restore storm-damaged portions of Park Point.…
Tourists Continue Summer Visits To Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Throughout the summer, thousands of visitors come to Canal Park and come to enjoy the sights and sounds of the area. One local family we caught up with today from Minneapolis…
Pregnancy Stress During Pandemic Can Have Impacts
DULUTH, Minn. Stress can be a normal reaction to life changes. In the midst of a pandemic, pregnant women experiencing stress just might be too overwhelming. Pregnancy is supposed to be a happy time in…
The Superior Spooktacular Goes On Despite Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - Halloween isn't cancelled as of now, but it might look a little different. In just a few months, the Superior Spooktacular will take place downtown despite the global pandemic. This year, the…
"Bikes For Basketball" Fundraiser Looks To Provide Opportunities For Young Boys And Girls
DULUTH, Minn. - The Rookie Basketball Association, which is a year-round basketball program for young boys and girls through the salvation army, is hoping to raise money to keep kids playing the…
Watch Live: Democratic National Convention Day Four
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden is set to make his case for his White House candidacy on the fourth and final night of the all-virtual Democratic National Convention. Biden will speak Thursday night from Wilmington, Delaware, as he accepts the…
