Pfizer Vaccine Safe for Kids 12 to 15
DULUTH, Minn. - Pfizer recently came out with a study saying its COVID-19 vaccine is safe for kids 12 to 15. In the study of more than 2,000 U.S. volunteers, data showed that the…
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Otters Celebrate Eighth Birthdays at Aquarium
DULUTH, Minn.-The otters Agate and Ore celebrated their eighth birthdays today at the Great Lakes Aquarium. The duo celebrated by getting a tower filled with treats including shrimp and smelt. Staff are happy this…
Duluth Fire Department: 'Unprecedented' Number of Structure Fires in 2020
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department says they responded to 141 structure fires in 2020; an increase of 51 structure fires compared to the year prior. According to the fire department, this was the first time since 2015 they…
Minnesota Supreme Court Rejects Appeal in Snowmobile Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed the conviction in the case of a snowmobiler sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for crashing into an 8-year-old boy on Chisago Lake and killing him. Eric Coleman,…
Minnesota Hospitalizations Due to Virus Exceed 400
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota cases and hospitalizations driven by coronavirus variants in recent weeks continue to steadily climb, even as officials make progress on the state’s vaccination efforts. Just over 400 patients are hospitalized due to complications from COVID-19 as…
Gov. Walz, Great Lakes Governors Call on President Biden to Support Critical Water Infrastructure
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Walz joined three other Great Lakes governors on Wednesday calling on President Joe Biden to prioritize federal investments in long-neglected water infrastructure. In a letter to the Biden Administration, lauded the American Rescue Plan Act’s…
Midday Update 3-31-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2021.
Spring Animal Concerns: Ticks are Back, Lilies are Toxic
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Spring is an exciting time for many Northland residents, however, with the excitement and adventures comes concern for our four-legged friends. Dr. Bob McClellan with Superior Animal Hospital says it’s important…
Morning Update 3-31-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2021.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Statewide Mask Mandate
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has struck down Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate, ruling that the Democratic governor exceeded his authority by issuing the order. The 4-3 ruling Wednesday by the conservative-controlled court is the latest…
Firefighter Blocked From Helping Floyd Returns to Stand
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minneapolis firefighter who wept as she recounted how a police officer prevented her from helping George Floyd is resuming testimony Wednesday in the trial of the fired police officer charged in Floyd’s death. Genevieve Hansen said…
Pfizer Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Protects Younger Teens
(AP) - Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12. The announcement Wednesday marks a step toward possibly beginning shots in this age group…
Douglas County Health Officer Breaks Down Vaccine Efforts As Eligibility Expands Next Week
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Starting next Monday, Wisconsinites 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now Douglas County Health Officials look to add to the more than 19,000 people in the county…
Port Authority: Suez Canal Blockage Shouldn't Have Big Impact on Twin Ports Shipping
DULUTH, Minn.- Officials with the Duluth Seaway Port Authority say they're not expecting much of an impact in the twin ports after the Suez Canal got blocked by a ship for almost a…
'Unattended Candle' To Blame For Duluth House Fire
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department responded to a fire at a single-family home around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday on the 2600 block of East 5th Street. Officials say the fire started in an upstairs office. “The homeowner had attempted…
Back in Business as the Brule Reopens for Trout Season
BRULE, Wis. - Fly fishing is now the name of the game on the Brule River in Wisconsin. This past Saturday, the trout season officially opened, and many avid anglers are thrilled to be…
Easter Lilies a Hot Seller in Northland
DULUTH, Minn.-If you are in need of an Easter lily, Engwall's has them in stock. They usually sell between 80 and 100 and management says this year is no different as people continue to buy…
Chocolate Shops Busy With Customers
DULUTH, Minn. - Chocolate shops are busy with people visiting their stores for the upcoming holiday. At Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Canal Park, workers say business has doubled sales for some days over…
Authorities Find Body of Missing Odanah Man in River
ASHLAND, Wis.- A missing Odanah man has been found dead after an extensive search by multiple agencies since Friday. The Ashland County Sheriff's Office says the body of 32-year-old Kevin Rosin was found…
Golf Courses Gearing Up For Season
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Golf courses are gearing up for the spring season. Nemadji golf course opened their driving range on Monday. The course the tentative date of opening on April 9th. Last year, the course…
Churches Prepare for Easter Weekend During the Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - Churches throughout the Northland are preparing for the upcoming Easter weekend and church leaders talk about how they’ve adjusted during the pandemic. With Easter approaching, churches in the area are doing their…
RECOVER Study with St. Luke's Continues
DULUTH, Minn. - The results are in for a national COVID study St. Luke’s hospital was involved in. Data collected through the RECOVER study showed that by 14 days after the second…
Governors Walz, Pawlenty Receive COVID-19 Vaccine on First Day All Minnesotans Eligible
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Governor Walz and former Republican governor Tim Pawlenty received the single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday at the Vikings’ Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center in Eagan. Today is…
Suspect in Fond du Lac Reservation Shooting Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter
CLOQUET, Minn. - The Brevator Township man charged with murder for shooting his friend at his home in November 2019 has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. According to court records, 45-year-old Thomas Allen Micklewright shot 65-year-old James Arthur Couture at his…
Wisconsin To Open Vaccinations To General Public Monday
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin will make everyone in the state who is 16 and older eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting next week, Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday. Evers, a Democrat, announced the…
1 Million Minnesotans Now Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
(FOX 9) - Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday that 1,003,316 Minnesotans have completed the vaccination process against COVID-19. About 1,637,771 Minnesotans have received at least one dose of the vaccine. The news comes as vaccine eligibility expanded on March 30, allowing Minnesotans 16 years…
More Pharmacy Chains To Offer COVID-19 Vaccine in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Seven more pharmacy chains are set to offer COVID-19 vaccine shots in Wisconsin, state health officials said Tuesday. The state Department of Health Services announced that seven new chains will receive the vaccine this week as…
Midday Update 3-30-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Mar. 30, 2021.
2 Canoers Missing, Search Underway on Lake Winnebago
FOND DU LAC, Wis. - Authorities in Fond du Lac County are searching for two people who are missing after they were thrown from a canoe into the choppy waters of Lake Winnebago. Dispatchers received a 911 call from one…
