DULUTH, Minn. – City crews will begin removing snow in the Canal Park and Spirit Valley Business Districts Wednesday and Thursday in an effort to improve on-street parking and reduce the amount of accumulated snow from the sides of the streets. In a Monday press release, the city said crews will start removing snow on Wednesday in Canal Park beginning…
DULUTH, Minn. – City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in West Duluth. The break was reported Monday afternoon and is located on the 5800 block of Roosevelt Street. City officials say water has been turned off on Roosevelt Street from Grand Avenue to North Central Avenue. It is not known at this time…
DULUTH, Minn. – Laura MacArthur Elementary School grades 3-5 will be moving to temporary remote learning beginning Tuesday. Schools officials say in a Monday press release that the decision was made due to ongoing staffing shortages. Students are expected to return to in-person learning on Monday, January 31. “We understand the significant impact remote learning will have on district families,”…
DULUTH, Minn. – Voting for this year’s Movies in the Park lineup is now open to the public. The Greater Downtown Council says there are 12 movie options for the upcoming 2022 season. To help narrow down that list to the top eight, all you need to do is head over to The Greater Downtown Council’s Facebook page and like…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Governor Tim Walz is proposing $700 million in direct payments to Minnesotans from the state’s $7.7 billion surplus as part of his budget plan. According to the governor, the budget, if approved, would include sending checks of $175 to single tax filers earning up to $164,400 while couples earning up to $273,470 would get…
(photo: Twitter) (FOX 9) – Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann has announced her plans to retire on Feb. 2, concluding more than 30 years of service in various public health roles. According to the announcement, Ehresmann has become a respected leader for her COVID-19 response work, as well as, more than three decades of service…
CARLTON, Minn. – A mask mandate has once again been issued at Black Bear Casino Resort in Carlton and Fond-du-Luth Casino in Duluth. The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee on Thursday posted to its Facebook page that it had approved a mask mandate at the establishments along with Fond du Lac Gas & Grocery. The mandate goes into effect…
DULUTH, Minn. – City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Woodland neighborhood. The break was reported Thursday morning and is located on the 100 block of Farley Lane. City officials say water has been turned off on Farley Lane from Coleman Avenue to West Austin Street and on Coleman Avenue from Farley…
DULUTH, Minn. – Former Duluth School Board Member Annie Harala announced her run Thursday for the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners District 1 seat. Harala, a local entrepreneur and longtime Hillside resident says she understands the important intersection between mission-driven non-profits, innovative businesses, and the value of the public sector because she’s built her career around all of them….
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday he has filed a lawsuit against two COVID-19 testing sites that allegedly failed to deliver test results or delivered inaccurate or falsified results. The two Illinois-based companies named in the suit are Center for COVID Control, LLC and Doctors Clinical Laboratory, Inc. According to Ellison’s office, there have been…
DULUTH, Minn. – City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Goat Hill neighborhood. The break was reported Wednesday afternoon and is located on the 1700 block of West 3rd Street. City officials say water has been turned off on West 3rd Street between 17th and 18th Avenue West. It is not known…
(courtesy: Minnesota Department of Transportation) ST.PAUL, Minn. – Voting is now open for MnDOT’s 2022 “Name a Snowplow” contest. MnDOT says they received almost 11,000 creative name submissions in December and have narrowed the list down to 50 finalists for public voting. Factors that were taken into consideration when selecting finalists included creativity, uniqueness, frequency of submissions, Minnesota-specific ideas, and…
CLOQUET, Minn. – On Wednesday, the Mayor of Cloquet announced a local state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Cloquet Proclamation and Declaration of Emergency states the decision to declare a state of emergency was made due to cases of COVID, including all variants, continuing to rise to levels unsafe for public gatherings and meetings in…
DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia Health announced on Tuesday that after construction is complete on the Vision Northland project the current St. Mary’s Medical Center building will be demolished. The current St. Mary’s building will remain open into 2023 with demolition starting after the new SMMC hospital tower is fully operational and all services have been relocated. “The decision to demolish…
1/2 (courtesy: The Wildcat Sanctuary) Show Caption Hide Caption 2/2 (courtesy: The Wildcat Sanctuary) Show Caption Hide Caption SANDSTONE, Minn. – A starving and injured African serval found in Massachusetts has made it safely to his new home at the Sandstone Wildcat Sanctuary. Bruno was captured by the MSPCA-Angell after residents in Lincoln, MA reported spotting him in distress in…
MORCOM TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The juvenile-aged girl who allegedly shot her mother on Sunday afternoon in the Cook area, has now been formally charged. According to police, dispatch received a 911 call from 40-year-old Stephanie L. Straw around 4:26 p.m. Sunday who said she was on her way to the Cook Hospital with a gunshot wound. The woman identified her…
CLOQUET, Minn. – A 32-year-old Cloquet man is hospitalized following a road rage incident over a parking issue in Cloquet on Friday. According to Cloquet Police, officers responded to reports of a man lying on the side of Hwy 45. When officers arrived at the location they learned that the man had been struck by a vehicle. After further investigation,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police have identified the victim in Duluth’s first homicide in 2022. On Saturday, authorities were dispatched to the 100 block of N 54th Avenue East around 12:50 a.m. for a medical/assault call. Dispatchers told responding officers a male was punched in the head and unconscious. At the scene, the unconscious 42-year-old man, now identified as Ryan…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Playhouse is making adjustments to its current season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In a Monday Facebook post, the Playhouse said it had made the difficult decision to not produce The Spongebob Musical, The Revolutionists, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night during the 2021-2022 season. CLUE has also been postponed…
DULUTH, Minn. – Congressman Pete Stauber on Monday formally announced his run for re-election. U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber (R) who represents Minnesota’s 8th District won his second term against Democratic challenger Quinn Nystrom in 2020. “I am running for re-election because northern Minnesota needs a voice in Washington who will champion our causes built on the foundation of our values…
PROCTOR, Minn. – A Proctor teen has been officially charged in connection to the “sexual misconduct” allegations made in September against members of the Rails football team. According to the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office, a 17-year-old male has been charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct. According to the criminal complaint, on September 16 the Proctor Police Department received an…
DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota on Friday announced a new temporary proof of vaccination policy for all indoor events on any of its University campuses. According to a Friday message from University President Joan Gabel, this policy will be in effect from Wednesday, January 26 through at least Wednesday, February 9. The policy includes all University events of…
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s is updating its visitor policy once again due to the high community spread of COVID-19. Effective Monday, the hospital will be requiring visitors of inpatients, surgical/procedural care, and the Emergency Department to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of their visit. To view the current visitor policy, click here….
DULUTH, Minn. – City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Piedmont Heights neighborhood. The break was reported Friday morning and is located on the 3300 block of Celia Street. City officials say water has been turned off on Celia Street from Hutchinson Road to Trudeau Road. It is not known at this…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson on Thursday announced at a City Hall press conference that she is putting a 30-day mask mandate in place effective Friday at 5:00 p.m. The mask mandate will last through 5:00 p.m. on February 12. “The City has spent the last two days rewriting this proclamation and declaration,” Mayor Emily Larson said. “I…
DULUTH, Minn. – Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness quota permit reservations will be available starting January 26 at 9:00 a.m. for the 2022 season. Visitors are encouraged to book their reservations for May 1 through September 20 online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. A permit is required for visitors taking an overnight paddle, motor or hiking trip, or a…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is earmarking $40 million in federal COVID-19 relief to bring in hundreds of emergency hospital workers as the omicron variant causes a surge in infections across the state. State health officials said they aim to hire 350 temporary staffers — including 300 nurses — who will work 60-hour weeks for…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson will hold a press conference today at noon along with St. Lukes, Essentia, and St. Louis County Public Health. The press event will be held on the front steps of City Hall and will address the current state of COVID-19. Fox 21 will stream the event live on our Facebook page. Categories: Coronavirus,…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Grand Rapids attorney charged with five counts of criminal sexual conduct was arrested and arraigned today on five counts of criminal sexual conduct. According to court records, Jesse Powell, 32, missed his initial court appearance on Monday resulting in a warrant being issued for his arrest. An email from the judge filed with the case states,…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Minneapolis and St. Paul officials provided an update on each cities’ response to addressing the recent increase in COVID-19 cases during a virtual press conference Wednesday, Mayors Jacob Frey and Melvin Carter announced their respective cities would institute a proof of vaccination of negative test taken within 72 hours for “customers at all places people eat or drink”…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – On Wednesday, Governor Walz announced his intention to provide $40 million in new funding to help support hospital staffing to serve Minnesotans across the state during the current surge of COVID-19 cases brought on by the Omicron variant. The governor’s office says Walz submitted his plan for the funding from the American Rescue Plan to the…
DULUTH, Minn. – A lockdown has been lifted at Duluth East after authorities say they received an anonymous tip around 2:05 p.m. of an alleged bomb threat. According to a press release sent out by the school district, DPD officers coordinated with school administration to make sure students and staff were safe before going into a lockdown as a safety…
DULUTH, Minn. – City crews will begin removing snow in the Downtown and Lincoln Park Business Districts Wednesday in an effort to improve on-street parking and reduce the amount of accumulated snow from the sides of streets. In a Tuesday press release, the city said crews will start removing snow between 6th Avenue West and 3rd Avenue East Wednesday. If…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Walz on Tuesday announced the launch of the next phase of the ‘Kids Deserve a Shot’ vaccine incentive program to encourage Minnesota families to get their kids 5- to 11-years-old fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In a press release from the governor’s office, the Walz-Flanagan Administration said it is committed to providing the resources necessary to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior School District will be reinstating a mask mandate in all district buildings for all staff, students, and visitors effective Wednesday. According to a Tuesday afternoon Facebook post, the decision was made as a result of increasing COVID exposure numbers following the winter break. “The Omicron variant spread rapidly during the winter break in our community…
DULUTH, Minn. – City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Duluth Heights neighborhood. The break was reported Tuesday morning and is located on the 4300 block of West Arrowhead Road. City officials say water has been turned off on West Arrowhead Road from Haines Road to the 4300 block of West Arrowhead…
(FOX 9) – Pfizer will begin human trials of an omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine beginning in late January, a company spokesperson confirmed Monday to FOX TV Stations. “We already have begun work on a DNA template tailored to the sequence of Omicron, a critical step in the process of advancing a variant version of our vaccine if in fact, we find…
BAYFIELD, Wis. – 2020 Breagrease Sled Dog Marathon winner Ryan Redington says he and his dog sledding team were involved in an alleged hit-and-run snowmobile accident on Saturday. According to a Facebook post by Redington on the Bayfield County Snowmobile Alliance page, the accident happened on the Tri-counties corridor where a snowmobiler hit the dog team, seriously injuring the dog…
UPDATE (2:33 p.m.): Officials with the Duluth Fire Department say the main fire at the Esmond building is now out. Just shy of 7 hours from when the Esmond Fire was reported, the main fire is out. Crews are evaluating the scene and will continue to put out hot spots. Work is starting to clear the alley to have MN…
MINNEAPOLIS – It’s been the elephant in the room since the Minnesota Vikings were eliminated from the NFC Playoffs, and it became official on Monday: The team has parted ways with both Mike Zimmer as head coach and Rick Spielman as general manager. Fox 9 has confirmed that Zimmer is out after eight seasons in Minnesota. According to Tom Pelissero…
DULUTH, Minn. — Glensheen Mansion opened its doors to hold a day of their classic tours free to the public on Sunday. The tours, which ran from 9 to 5, were self-guided and traversed the entirety of the mansion, which meant that guests were able to take their time to enjoy all the historic sights Glensheen has to offer. This…
DULUTH, Minn. – As a way to say ‘thank you’ to the community, Glensheen is offering free self-guided Classic Tours to all visitors this Sunday for Community Day. In partnership with the City of Duluth, Community Days are a way for many attractions around the city that receive tourism tax funding to offer special discounts to community members throughout the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A home in Superior sustained $70,000 worth of damage after a fire broke out in the home early Friday morning. According to the Superior Fire Department, crews were dispatched to the house at 1525 Clough Avenue around 12:46 a.m. Fire crews arrived to heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear of the residence. Everyone was confirmed…
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. – The popular downtown Grand Marais pizzeria Sven & Ole’s Pizza is undergoing some changes. In a Wednesday Facebook post, owner and co-founder Sid “Sven” Backlund announced they are selling the building located on Wisconsin Street in downtown Grand Marais, but not the business. “We won’t be going anywhere until the building is sold,” Backlund said….
(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) (CNN) – Two lucky lotto players will find themselves in a new tax bracket in 2022 after hitting the $632.6 million jackpot in Wednesday night’s drawing. The winning tickets, sold in California and Wisconsin, matched all six numbers: 6 – 14 – 25 – 33 – 46 with a Powerball number of 17. The winners will split…
1/2 (courtesy: Hoops Brewing) Show Caption Hide Caption 2/2 Show Caption Hide Caption DULUTH, Minn. – Hoops Brewing will be closed for the day Thursday after a water pipe burst in the condo above the brewery due to the cold weather, flooding the beer hall. Hoops said in an Instagram post that the Duluth Fire Department was on scene quickly…
1/3 Show Caption Hide Caption 2/3 Superior Warehouse Fire Show Caption Hide Caption 3/3 Superior Warehouse Fire Show Caption Hide Caption SUPERIOR, Wis. – UPDATE: Superior Mayor Jim Paine says both the Sivertson building and Bayside building in Superior’s North End district are a total loss after a massive fire broke out Thursday morning in the Severson building. According…
NEW YORK (AP) – A new COVID-19 variant has been detected in France. The variant has been named IHU. It was found to have infected 12 people living in an area near Marseilles, a port city in southern France. Health officials found that IHU has 46 mutations. That is even more mutations than were found in omicron. The cases have…
