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Essentia Health Purchases Former Miller Hill Mall Sears Location

DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia Health announced Thursday afternoon that they have purchased the former Sears location at Miller Hill Mall. Essentia Health made the announcement Thursday afternoon in a press release saying, “The acquisition will allow the Northland’s largest health…

Dehumidifiers Recalled for being a Fire Hazard

DULUTH, Minn. - Fire officials want you to check your dehumidifier as some are being recalled as a fire hazard. Even though the winter has made our air more dry. Some people are still using…

Shrimp Scampi Roma A Favorite At Valentini's

HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- In this week's Cooking Connection Fox 21's Brittney Merlot heads up the hill to Valentini's newest location. Their kitchen manager has been there for years and shows us how to make…

Roger Stone Sentenced to 40 Months in Prison

WASHINGTON (AP) - Roger Stone, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison on his convictions for witness tampering and lying to Congress. Thursday's action in federal court comes amid Trump's unrelenting defense…

Midday Update 2-20-20

Join FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, February 20, 2020.

Air Force: Madison Preferred Location for F-35 Fighter Jets

MADISON, Wis. - The U.S. Air Force says Madison's Truax Field is the preferred location for the next squadron of F-35 fighter jets despite some negative environmental impacts. The Air Force's study finds that about 1,019 households would be impacted…

Morning Update 2-20-20

Join FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, February 20, 2020.

St. Paul Man Dies on Lutsen Ski Hill

LUTSEN, Minn. (AP) - Sheriff's officials say a St. Paul man has died on a ski hill in northeastern Minnesota. The Cook County Sheriff's Office says 70-year-old David Skog was found unresponsive and bleeding from the face on a ski…

Surf's Up On A Wintry Lake Superior

DULUTH, Minn. - Who needs to go to California, Florida, or Hawaii to surf when you can jump in Lake Superior in the middle of the winter? Some brave souls wet-suited up and rode…

Local Health Expert Gives Coronavirus Update

DULUTH, Minn.-- An expert from UMD is giving update on the coronavirus. As of last week, there are 15 confirmed cases of the disease here in the U.S. Both Minnesota and Wisconsin have each…

Opening Date for Duluth HomeGoods Announced

DULUTH, Minn.-- A new home fixture store in Duluth has announced when they will open their doors. The new HomeGoods location in Burning Tree Plaza will be where Dunham’s Sports used to sit. The…

Birkie Preps Are Well Underway For This Weekend

HAYWARD, Wis. - The town of Hayward is already beginning to transform and the excitement is building as everyone gets ready for the 46th Annual American Birkebeiner The cross-country ski race is one of…

2nd Annual "Superior Sinker" Event Underway

SUPERIOR, Wisc. - One group of young professionals over in Superior is putting on a unique fundraiser. After its success last year, the organization Superior Jaycees is underway with its second annual "Superior Sinker"…

Community Day at the Aquarium

DULUTH, Minn. - Over the last few years, about two thousand people show up during the free community day at the aquarium. Today was no different. Patrons young and old came to the event to…

How to Prepare for an Upcoming Storm

DULUTH, Minn. - When bad storms hit the Northland, it takes a team effort to help the area recover. That's why planning ahead is so important. Today, emergency managers and responders from both the state…

Trump Ousts Top Defense Official Who Certified Ukraine Aid

WASHINGTON-President Donald Trump has ousted the Pentagon's top policy official who had certified last year that Ukraine had made enough anti-corruption progress to justify releasing congressionally authorized aid. The Trump administration's delay in releasing that aid was central to the…

Minnesota Task Force Takes Aim at Prescription Drug Prices

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has unveiled a task force report that makes 14 separate recommendations for lowering prescription drug prices. They range from new legislation to stronger enforcement action. Ellison said at a news conference Wednesday that…

Midday Update 2-19-20

Join FOX 21's Andrew Kirov and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, February 19, 2020.

No Injuries Reported in I-35 Logging Truck Spill

DULUTH, Minn. - Authorities say a semi-truck with the Claw Trucking Group delayed traffic Tuesday evening after the truck spilled its load of logs onto the southbound Hwy 53 ramp. The truck was exiting the ramp onto I-35 south when…

Morning Update 2-19-20

Join FOX 21's Andrew Kirov and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, February 19, 2020.

Milwaukee Man Charged With Lighting Girlfriend on Fire

MILWAUKEE (AP) - A Milwaukee man is charged with trying to kill his girlfriend by dousing her with gasoline while she slept and lighting her on fire. Bond for 28-year-old Javante Jefferson was set at $500,000 during a court appearance…

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