WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March but a figure that remains historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is still forcing many employers to cut jobs. Rising…
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…
DULUTH, Minn. - In this week's Cooking Connection, Meteorologist Ken Slama is helping take the stress out of dinner on Halloween. The West Duluth Papa Murphy's location is expected to create more than…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The campaigns for President Donald Trump and Republican state legislative candidates are petitioning the Minnesota Supreme Court to separate all mailed ballots received after Election Day in case of legal challenges to their validity. The petition filed…
STURGEON LAKE, Minn.-- One group of women took some time to get away and enjoy one of their favorite hobbies together. And they say they are sew ready to go. Quilting by the lake, an…
DULUTH, Minn. -- On Wednesday, a judge in Duluth received an award for his work helping those in the court system who are grappling with addictions and facing crimes related to drug and alcohol abuse.…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Northland recently experienced its first blast of winter weather, and while many aren’t yet welcoming the change of season, it has ski and snowboard enthusiasts thrilled to hit the slopes.…
DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth held a press conference on Wednesday to address the coming year of snow after last year's historic storm on Thanksgiving Weekend. Mayor Larson's office tells Fox…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Economic Development Authority, also known as DEDA has voted to use $135,000 to help prevent the condemned Kozy Building on East First Street from continuing to fall apart. The building which is now owned by…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Pilgrim Church in Duluth is putting on a unique drive-by event for Halloween inspired by Harry Potter. The theme is Hogwarts. There will be plenty of fun wizard-inspired activities, such as…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A recent Google trend showed a spike in the number of people searching how they can change their vote. Both Minnesota and Wisconsin allow voters to make that choice. Unfortunately, the…
DULUTH, Minn. - The nation has seen dramatic supply shortages for certain goods throughout the course of the pandemic. As deer season approaches, there is a strong decline in the amount of available ammunition.…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - No need to have Santa deliver toys this year. The Salvation Army branch in Superior is bringing in toys for those in need during this holiday season. Those interested in signing…
DULUTH, Minn. - A local bookstore is participating in a nationwide campaign to encourage people to buy local. The Don’t box out bookstores campaign was organized by America’s bookseller's association, working with independent bookstores across…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - Issues like mental health, youth substance abuse and food insecurity are persisting in the Northland. Now St. Louis County is stepping up by providing more than $350,000 to…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump planned to hold a rally in Green Bay on Friday, marking his third stop in a week to Wisconsin as part of a final push from both sides to capture the key swing…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020.
(AP) - No. 9 Wisconsin has canceled its game at Nebraska on Saturday and paused all team activities for at least seven days after a dozen people within the program including coach Paul Chryst tested positive for COVID-19. School officials…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — An environmental group is asking Minnesota utility regulators to investigate Enbridge’s additions to its existing oil pipeline capacity which could make the company’s controversial new $2.6 billion…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 139,444 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 19 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,387 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,739,997 tests have…
(FOX 9) - The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota announced the indictment of 60 people accused of defrauding tens of thousands of mostly elderly victims out of $200 million in fraudulent magazine subscriptions. According to court documents obtained by FOX 9, the…
DULUTH, Minn. - Throughout the pandemic, countless local businesses have been dealt with many struggles, however, for one small business owner, sales are soaring as Northlanders are adopting and spending more time with…
DULUTH, Minn. - From the classroom to the farm UMD's land lab is wrapping up its season. The project originally started in 2009, and although this year has been different for faculty…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020.
BARABOO, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin Dells man arrested on suspicion of drunken driving is facing his 12th charge for drunken driving. Walter Decorah, 51, made his initial appearance Tuesday in Sauk County Circuit Court. Judge Patricia Barrett set bail…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Minnesota Republican candidate’s bid to delay voting in his congressional race to February after the death of a third-party candidate was rejected Tuesday at the Supreme Court. Justice Neil Gorsuch, who handles emergency requests from the…
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin hit a grim COVID-19 record for deaths recorded in a single day along with a new high number of cases. Governor Tony Evers had strong words for the Wisconsinites…
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. - Traffic engineers with St. Louis County presented a potential plan to make a dangerous Mountain Iron intersection along Highway 169 safer. The intersection is at the cross of US…
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's Great Lakes Aquarium got spooky for the annual "Scarium at the Aquarium" on Tuesday. Kids and their parents were all dressed up to check out the different animal…
