(FOX 9) – Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors have lifted the city’s mask mandate, effective immediately. The lift comes almost two months after the mayors reinstated executive orders requiring all to wear masks indoors in an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19. The mayors say their decision to stop the indoor mask mandate was made based on current data…
DULUTH, Minn. – Last week, a Duluth man was formally charged with three armed robberies over two days in Duluth’s East Hillside neighborhood. According to court records, 26-year-old Austin Nichols is charged with three counts of first-degree aggravated robbery. The criminal complaint states officers responded to the first robbery around 6:39 p.m. on February 14 at the CVS Pharmacy on…
(FOX 9) – Target will no longer require its employees or customers to wear masks, according to an update on its corporate website. Through an update to its FAQ section, Target announced, “As COVID-19 cases continue to decline across the country, Target will not require U.S. team members or guests to wear masks, as local regulations allow.” In a section…
School Closings & Delays Closed: School District of Ashland – Closed. No afterschool events. Washburn School District – Closed with virtual learning day for February 23rd South Shore School District – Closed with virtual learning day for February 23rd Wentworth Meal Site – Closed. Senior Connections is open today, Feb. 23. Delayed: Esko School District – Two-hour delay Categories: Minnesota, News,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth will reopen City facilities tomorrow, February 23, that had been closed to the public due to inclement weather. City Hall, the three Duluth Public Library branches, and the CareerForce (Workforce Development) Center will be open for regular operating hours. The City says it would like to thank the public’s understanding in keeping City…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Police Chief Nicholas Alexander speaks out for the first time after a Superior police officer “unknowingly” drove over a person on Tower Avenue Saturday night. According to a previous press release from the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation, the officer was responding to a call for an “injured subject in the road” near the intersection…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has declared a snow emergency that will be in effect beginning 1:00 p.m. Tuesday and will extend through 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. During a snow emergency, all vehicles must be cleared from snow emergency routes by 9:00 p.m. Any vehicle that is parked on a snow emergency route after 9:00 p.m. today will be…
DULUTH, Minn. – City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Morgan Park neighborhood. The break was reported Tuesday afternoon and is located in front of the property at 9022 Falcon Street. City officials say water has been turned off from 90th Avenue West to 92nd Avenue West, on Falcon Street, and on…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson, Public Works, and Utilities Interim Director Greg Guerrero, and other staff will hold a virtual media briefing this afternoon to make a snow announcement. The virtual press conference will be held at 1:30 p.m. You can watch this press conference live on our Fox 21 Facebook page by clicking here. Categories: Community, Minnesota,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Health will not be conducting COVID testing at the DECC Tuesday due to the ongoing winter storm. For more information about scheduling a testing appointment click here. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
CASS COUNTY, Minn. – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday said officials responded to four reports of snowmobile crashes last week and over President’s Day Weekend, all resulting in injuries. The first crash was reported on Thursday, February 17 around 9:19 p.m. on the Paul Bunyan Trail in Powers Township. When first responders arrived at the scene they found…
DULUTH, Minn. – A family in Lakeside has been displaced after their home caught fire Monday morning. According to the Duluth Fire Department, crews were called to a structure fire on the 4500 block of Norwood Street around 11:15 a.m. The fire department says the homeowners reported the fire when they arrived at the house and saw smoke coming out…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Students in Superior will have a virtual learning snow day tomorrow due to the ongoing winter storm warning. On Monday, the district announced that in-person class is canceled for Tuesday due to inclement weather and virtual learning will instead be provided for students. The Superior School District has already used two traditional snow days this school year…
WASHBURN, Wis. – The City of Washburn declared a snow emergency starting at 4:00 p.m. Monday. The snow emergency will be in place until Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. According to a recent news release, a snow emergency means that all vehicles must be removed from all city streets, alleys, and parking lots to allow the clearing of all city streets…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Authorities in Superior say there were no injuries reported after a car crashed into the Salvation Army store Friday afternoon. According to police, the driver, a 70-year-old woman, told officers she was attempting to park in front of the store when her car “went forward suddenly” and crashed into the storefront. The Salvation Army Superior Facebook page…
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Blizzard conditions have closed portions of interstates and highways in eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota Friday. The North Dakota Highway Patrol has closed Interstate 29 from Fargo to the Canadian border due to blowing snow and near-zero visibility. Motorists face fines if they travel on roads that have been closed. Highway 2 from Devils Lake…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police say the 25-year-old arrested Tuesday for two armed robberies has now been connected to a third armed robbery at CVS Pharmacy on East Superior Street. The 25-year-old Duluth resident had been previously arrested in connection to two robberies at Walgreen on East Superior Street and Jimmy John’s in the Plaza Shopping Center. All three robberies…
DULUTH, Minn. – Team Shuster took fourth place Friday morning in their bid to capture bronze at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. They lost 8-5 to Canada in the bronze medal game. Team Shuster tweeted on Friday morning, We came up short and congratulate Canada on winning bronze. It was an incredible ride with all of you once again….
DULUTH, Minn. – Tonight, the City of Duluth will light Enger Tower red, white, and blue for Team Shuster as they head into the bronze medal game. “Team Shuster is a part of the Duluth community,” Duluth Mayor Emily Larson said. “They are not only incredible athletes, they are also valuable members of our community. Seeing them compete again at…
(courtesy: Disney) RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. – The Walt Disney Company announced plans this week to develop residential communities across the U.S., including the first in California’s Coachella Valley, that will be geared toward fans and “infused with the company’s special brand of magic.” The first development, called “Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney community,” will be built in Rancho Mirage, Calif….
IRONWOOD, Mich. – The Ironwood Public Safety Department says a home is a ‘total loss’ after an early Tuesday morning fire. According to a press release, the fire was reported as a chimney fire around 3:20 a.m. Tuesday on the 900 block of East Pine Street. When first responders arrived at the scene the fire had spread to the rest…
MINNEAPOLIS (Fox 9) – The Super Bowl is over, the 2021 NFL season is done, and it appears that the Minnesota Vikings have their next head coach in place. The Vikings have not made anything official as of Tuesday morning, but according to an ESPN report, the team plans to introduce Kevin O’Connell as the next head coach on Thursday….
DULUTH, Minn. – City of Duluth crews will be clearing parking lanes by pushing snow back beginning tomorrow, February 17. Crews will start on East 3rd Street at 21st Avenue East and work towards Mesaba Avenue. No parking signs have been posted along the route. Crews will begin working at 7:00 a.m. and hope to finish by 3:30 p.m. Depending…
(FOX 9) – The Five-day State Fair preview is coming back in 2022. The Kickoff to Summer will be hosted at the Minnesota Fairgrounds from May 26-30 featuring State Fair food, beer, music, and the Giant Slide! This year’s event will require a reservation and attendance will be limited to 15,000. To buy a ticket guests will need to enter…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a robbery suspect. Authorities were called to the CVS on East Superior Street around 6:30 p.m. Monday evening on reports of a suspect robbing the pharmacy while armed with a knife. Police say the suspect demanded cash from the employees. It is unclear how much…
DULUTH, Minn. – Dozens of applicants have filed for the At-Large City Council vacancy which closes later today. So far, 26 candidates have filed for the open seat. Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. Friday to be considered. Derek Medved, who currently holds the seat, announced last month that he would be stepping down to focus on his growing…
(courtesy: Carlton County Sheriff’s Office) BARNUM, Minn. – Authorities say there were no reported injuries Sunday morning after an SUV experienced mechanical issues striking a parked vehicle and the building of the Lazy Bear Restaurant in Barnum. According to the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office, dispatch received a call around 10:46 a.m. on Sunday reporting that a vehicle had struck the…
CASS COUNTY, Minn. – One person is dead following a Sunday morning fire in Cass County. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, fire crews responded to reports of a mobile home fire around 12:23 a.m. Sunday on US Hwy 2 in rural Bena. When crews arrived at the scene they found a mobile home fully engulfed in flames. After…
DULUTH, Minn. – City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Piedmont Heights neighborhood. The break was reported Monday morning and is located on the 3200 block of Trudeau Road. City officials say water has been turned off on Trudeau Road from Piedmont Avenue to Florine Street. It is not known at this…
SILVER BAY, Minn. – Cleveland-Cliffs announced on Friday it is idling its Northshore Mining in Silver Bay including both of the pellet and mining operations this spring. Cliffs Senior Director of Corporate Communications, Patricia Persico says the operations will be idled from May 1 through the fall of 2022. Northshore Mining employs roughly 430 hourly employees and 150 salaried employees….
DULUTH, Minn. – City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in West Duluth. The break was reported Friday morning and is located on 10 North 58th Avenue West. City officials say water has been turned off on North 58th Avenue West from Nicollet Street to Raleigh Street. This comes after another water main break…
(FOX 9) – Minneapolis and St. Paul have both announced they have lifted a mandate requiring either proof of vaccine or proof of negative test when entering an establishment that serves food or drinks. The vaccine mandate in Minneapolis and St. Paul went into effect on January 19 and ends today. The mask mandate in both cities remains in place….
DULUTH, Minn. – City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to another water main break in Kenwood. The break was reported Thursday afternoon and is located at the Mt. Royal Shopping Circle. Crews responded to a water main break at this address on Tuesday but say this break is in a different location. City officials say water has been…
DULUTH, Minn. – The former mayor of Duluth and Superior, Herb Bergson, has died at the age of 65. In a Thursday morning Facebook post, Herb’s brother, Brian Bergson, wrote: “Early this morning my brother Herbert W. Bergson, Jr. died due to complications from cancer surgery. Herb spent his life in public service as a police officer, a LGBTQ rights…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth fire crews say a Wednesday morning fire reported at a group home for disabled residents caused an estimated $40,000 in damages to the home and garage. The Duluth Fire Department responded to calls of a fire around 11:18 a.m. on the 600 block of Old Howard Mill Road. When crews arrived at the scene they found…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson announced at a Wednesday press conference that she will allow the local state of emergency declaration and face-covering requirement to end on Saturday. “This declaration expires at 5:00 pm on February 12, and I am not extending it,” Mayor Larson said. “I have based this decision on conversations with health care providers and…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Public Library is adding three Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality headsets to its programming later this month. The headsets are made possible by a donation to the Frank J. Sklaris Vision Fund developed by an anonymous donor through the Duluth Library Foundation. The city says the goal of the donor was to develop a funding…
DULUTH, Minn. – Mayor Emily Larson says she will provide an update tomorrow on the local state of emergency and face-covering requirement that went into effect on January 14. “I will be providing an update tomorrow at noon virtually regarding the emergency declaration that is in effect until February 12, 2022,” Mayor Emily Larson said. “I have been talking to…
DULUTH, Minn. – City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in Kenwood. The break was reported Tuesday afternoon and is located at the Mt. Royal Shopping Circle. City officials say water has been turned off on Vahalla Drive and Berwick Court. It is not known at this time how long it will take the…
DETROIT (Fox 9) – Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors because they can catch fire even when stopped. The recalls from the two Korean automakers are another in a long string of fire and engine failure problems that have dogged the companies for the past six years. This…
DULUTH, Minn. – Two men were arrested last week after authorities found weapons and 57 grams of methamphetamine during a search warrant at a residence in Lincoln Park. According to a Tuesday news release, the Duluth Police Department, Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, and St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant just before 3:00 p.m….
DULUTH, Minn. – City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Chester Park neighborhood. The break was reported Tuesday morning and is located at the Mt. Royal Shopping Circle. City officials say water has been turned off and is affecting residents at Mt. Royal Pines III. It is not known at this time…
DENVER, Colo. – Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines announced a merger on Monday in a $2.9 billion cash-and-stock deal that would create the fifth-largest airline in the United States, making Spirit Airlines’ stock soar on Wall Street. Frontier Group Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Frontier, is buying Spirit in a deal valued at $6.6 billion when accounting for the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Two people have been arrested in connection to a shooting incident that took place in Superior over the weekend. According to the Superior Police Department, on Friday officers responded to the 700 block of Bridge Avenue after receiving multiple calls of a male shooting a gun out of a second-story apartment window. One caller told dispatch that…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Dozens of people are gathering in Minneapolis on Saturday to protest the deadly shooting of Amir Locke by Minneapolis police. The protest is currently underway outside the Hennepin County Government Center. Locke was shot and killed as police executed a “no-knock” warrant last week. Bodycam video shows police charging into an apartment on Marquette Avenue early…
TOWN OF KELLY, Wis. – Authorities in Bayfield and Ashland counties are investigating an apparent homicide and suicide that happened in the Town of Kelly Thursday evening and into Friday morning. According to the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office, the Bayfield County Communications Center received a report of a car in the ditch on STH 118 just before 7:00 p.m Thursday….
CASS COUNTY, Minn. – Cass County fire crews and deputies responded to reports of a structure fire Monday morning just after 5:30 a.m. on Peninsula Road in Crooked Lake Township. According to the Sheriff’s Office, when responders arrived at the scene they found a cabin fully engulfed in flames as well as a pickup truck on fire near the shoreline….
(courtesy: MnDOT/Twitter) DULUTH, Minn. – The 2022 Name a Snowplow Contest winners have been announced! MnDOT announced on Thursday that 22,000 name ideas and nearly 60,000 votes had been cast in the 2022 contest and now “Plowy McPlow Face has eight new friends joining the fleet.” The winning names are: Betty Whiteout: District 8 (SW Minnesota) Blizzard of Oz: District…
LOS ANGELES – NASA says it plans to extend operations of the International Space Station until 2030 after which it plans to retire the station and crash it into a remote region of the Pacific Ocean commonly known as Point Nemo. “The International Space Station is a unique laboratory that is returning enormous scientific, educational, and technological developments to benefit…
DULUTH, Minn. – City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Spirit Valley neighborhood. The break was reported Thursday morning and is located in front of 332 North 57th Avenue West. City officials say water has been turned off on Grand Avenue from North 59th Avenue West to North Central Avenue. It is…
