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Fitger's to Hold Job Fair Tuesday Afternoon

DULUTH, Minn-Several businesses inside the Fitger’s Complex are looking for employees to fill a wide variety of available positions. To do that, they will be hosting a job fair tomorrow from 3 to 7…

St. Louis County Offices to Fully Re-Open June 1

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - All St. Louis County offices will be reopening to the public on June 1. St. Louis County officials said in a Monday news release that as of June 1 all departments will be open…

Brevator Township Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Fond du Lac Reservation Fatal Shooting

CLOQUET, Minn. - The Brevator Township man charged with murder for shooting his friend at his home in November 2019 has been sentenced 86 months in prison. Thomas Allen Micklewrigh, 45, pleaded guilty in March to fatally shooting his friend…

Minnesota DNR Officer Dies in Crash Near Grand Rapids

(FOX 9) - A conservation officer with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources died in a crash near Grand Rapids, Minnesota Monday morning. The Minnesota DNR says the officer’s name will not be released until their family is notified. "The DNR has…

Minnesota Reports 469 New COVID-19 Cases, 0 More Deaths Monday

(FOX 9) - The Minnesota Department of Health reported 469 new COVID-19 cases and zero more deaths Monday. According to officials, the state has seen 599,234 cases and 7,370 deaths since the start of the pandemic. Hospitalizations for COVID-19 have continued to…

Biden Doubling Spending to Prepare for Hurricanes, Storms

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden is doubling U.S. emergency spending to help communities prepare for hurricanes and other extreme weather events while launching a new effort at NASA to better understand and track the impacts of climate change. The…

Midday Update 5-24-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, May 24, 2021.

Wildcat Sanctuary Rescues Tigers, Lions Seized From Oklahoma Tiger King Park

SANDSTONE, Minn. - On Monday the Wildcat Sanctuary announced they had accepted several tigers, lions, and hybrid big cats that were seized last week by the U.S Department of Justice from the Tiger King Park. During a large-scale rescue effort,…

Duluth Native to Appear in FOX's New Season of "Hell's Kitchen: Young Guns"

DULUTH, Minn. - FOX's new season of "Hell's Kitchen: Young Guns" will premiere Monday, May 31 at 7 p.m. Northlanders will be able to tune in and watch a familiar face, as…

Poll: Over 1 Billion People Worldwide Unwilling to Get COVID-19 Vaccine, Global Herd Immunity at Risk

WASHINGTON - A recent Gallup poll estimated that more than 1 billion people across the globe were unwilling to get the COVID-19 vaccine during the first year of the pandemic, making it harder for the world to reach herd immunity. Researchers surveyed 116 countries…

Joe Macor Joins Race for Duluth City Council At-Large

DULUTH, Minn. - On Monday morning, business owner and Duluth resident Joe Macor,38, announced he is running for Duluth City Council-At-Large. “Public Safety, streets and infrastructure, housing and taxes, and family-supporting jobs are priorities that I feel need our undivided…

Morning Update 5-24-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, May 24, 2021.

Pace of COVID-19 Vaccinations Picks up in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s coronavirus vaccination rate has accelerated after several weeks of sluggish inoculation numbers. The state pace remained above 40,000 shots a day on Sunday, a level not previously seen for more than two weeks. Data…

Weekend Shooting in Duluth Now City's First Homicide of 2021

DULUTH, Minn. - A man who was seriously injured during a shooting in Duluth Saturday has died, making his death the city’s first homicide of 2021. A spokesperson for the city said the victim is a 22-year-old male from Duluth. …

BWCA Fire Now Down To 782 Acres

BWCA - Firefighters are making progress controlling the raging flames in the BWCA, saying that while it's not out yet, it's "100% contained." Right now, firefighters on the ground and in aircrafts are working to fight back the edges of…

Power Transformer Explosion Causes Multiple Structures To Burn Down Near Ely

BURNTSIDE LAKE, Minn. -- According to the Northland FireWire, a power transformer exploded near Ely just after 5 a.m. Sunday morning, burning down several residences in its wake. It happened on Burntside Lake on Waters Island. The explosion caused a…

DHS Official: Herd Immunity May Come This Fall in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A key state health department leader is hedging on whether Wisconsin can attain COVID-19 herd immunity by mid-2021. Department of Health Services Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk has previously said that 70% of Wisconsin's population…

Floyd Killing Prompts Some States to Limit or Ban Chokeholds

(AP) - At least 17 states have prohibited or severely limited the use of chokeholds and neck restraints by police officers in the year since George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis after being pinned under an officer's knee. Data provided…

PCA Paper Mill in I-Falls Catches Fire

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. – The PCA Paper Mill in International Falls caught on fire Sunday around the same time the city experienced a city wide power outage. The mill is located on the 400 block of 2nd Street. According to…

'Raise the Roof for Life House Duluth' Event Brings Local Vendors Together

DULUTH, Minn. - Life house Duluth, blush music venue, and peace of mind bath products got together to hold a block party this afternoon showcasing local vendors. The event called "Raise the Roof…

Ruby The Donkey Steals the Spotlight in Downtown Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - If you drove through downtown Duluth Saturday afternoon, chances are you noticed a donkey and a cowboy. 9-year-old Ruby made her first trip to Duluth from her home in South…

Duluth Heritage Sports Center Hosts 5th Annual Rummage Sale

DULUTH, Minn. - The 5th annual arena rummage sale took place this afternoon at the Duluth Heritage sports center... About 45 vendors filled with over 90 booths filled the arena. Typically, the rummage…

Bob Dylan Tour Kicks off Dylan Fest in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Folks from around the state stopped by Duluth's Armory which was the start of a weeks worth of events. "We are doing some limited in-person opportunities. But a lot of virtual…

Update: Duluth Police Detain Suspect After Downtown Shooting

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police responded shortly after 7 p.m. to the report of a shooting on the 100 block of East 3rd Street in Duluth. Upon arrival, police found one victim who…

27 Possible Voter Fraud Cases in Three Million Wisconsin Ballots

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Just over two dozen potential cases of voter fraud out of more than three million ballots cast in the November presidential election have been identified by Wisconsin election officials and forwarded to local district attorneys for…

Biden to Host Floyd Family at The White House Tuesday

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host George Floyd’s family at the White House Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of his death at the hands of a white Minneapolis police officer. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said…

Update: Victim Identified in Fatal ATV Crash in Moose Lake Township

MOOSE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. - Shortly before 6:30 p.m. Friday evening, Carlton County Sheriff's Office received report of an ATV crash on private property off County Road 13 in Moose Lake Township. Carlton County Sheriff’s Deputies responded along with members…

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