DULUTH, Minn. – Boo at the Zoo. A family-friendly event that celebrates animals and families alike during the fall season. The event is held over two weekends and only one day per weekend. However, this year, Boo at the Zoo will be over three weekends, switching it to both Saturday and Sunday so six total days, and now there will…
(FOX 9) – The Minnesota Department of Health is embarking on a four-week push to increase access to “no barrier” COVID-19 testing in response to an increase in community spread of the disease across the state. For each of the next four weeks, free COVID-19 testing will be offered in several different communities for anyone who feels they need to be tested,…
(FOX 9) – The $300 a week federal boost to unemployment benefits for Minnesotans who were laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic is likely over after six weeks, state economic officials say. During a press conference Thursday, Economic Commissioner Steve Grove said the last payout for the extra boost in unemployment benefits was the first week of September. “We believe it’s done,” Grove told…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 86,722 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 9 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,942 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,763,735 tests have been completed to date. There are 79,878 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 7,050 patients have required hospitalization…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local bakery is providing free lunch kits for those in need. Positively 3rd Street Bakery is giving back to the community by providing school lunch aid kits. As parents are having to make more meals with their kids staying at home for distance learning, some may feel the burden of having to provide extra food. The…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 85,813 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 7 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,933 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,743,611 tests have been completed to date. There are 79,583 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 7,019 patients have required hospitalization…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is outlining a sweeping plan to make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans. But polls show a strong undercurrent of skepticism across the country. In a report Wednesday to Congress and an accompanying “playbook” for states and localities, federal health agencies and the Defense Department are sketching out complex plans for a…
DULUTH, Minn.- With just one week into the school year, at least three cases of coronavirus have been confirmed within the Duluth School District. So far all that have been confirmed is at least one positive case each at Lincoln Park Middle School, Denfeld High School, and Lowell Elementary. We reached out to ISD 709 Tuesday for a total count…
(FOX 9) – The Minnesota Department of Health is conducting a voluntary statewide survey over the next two weeks to help officials better understand the prevalence of COVID-19 in the state. The survey will include free COVID-19 testing for all members of participating households. Through Sept. 30, teams of public health professionals will be visiting randomly selected households in 180 preselected sites across…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 85,351 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 5 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,927 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,733,292 tests have been completed to date. There are 78,953 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 6,979 patients have required hospitalization…
DULUTH, Minn.- After a two-week pause to work on safely welcoming students back, the University of Minnesota Duluth campus opened back up to students Monday. However, many instructors still have their classes completely online, leaving the few students present to seek out the campus as a place to study, and escape. “It’s been a little weird walking in and seeing…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 84,949 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 3 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,922 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,724,779 tests have been completed to date. There are 78,238 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 6,954 patients have required hospitalization…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local treatment center has reopened for the benefit of students. The Denfeld Day Treatment Center, located on Grand Avenue across the street from Denfeld High School, has seven open spots for students to participate in, specifically for those struggling with mental health. Sessions include two hours of social skills where students learn about things like confidence,…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local organization has turned an ordinary street item into a piece of art. The Duluth Street Art Initiative has painted on Canal Park dumpster into a black and red Buffalo Plaid. The dumpster is located behind Duluth Pack on Canal Park Drive. The purpose of the project is to bring art into more public spaces. “It’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – With the first week of school coming to a close in Duluth, one local group of parents and students is advocating for a different model of learning, and is pushing back against the district’s current standards. With over 800 members, Kids FIRST! 709 is made up of both parents and students who are asking the district to…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz signed an Executive Order Friday extending the COVID-19 peacetime emergency through at least October 12. The peacetime emergency gives the state flexibility in responding to evolving issues stemming from COVID-19. “My top priority remains the health and safety of Minnesotans,” said Governor Walz. “The COVID-19 pandemic is not over, and the next stages…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 82,716 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 13 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,897 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,665,328 tests have been completed to date. There are 75,757 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 6,863 patients have required hospitalization…
DULUTH, Minn.– A popular canal park business for the last two decades will be closing its doors for good later this fall. The reason for shutting down is financial difficulties due to COVID-19. Waters of Superior has been an icon in Canal Park since the store opened in 2000. Providing not only a unique shopping experience but also an opportunity…
DULUTH, Minn. – According to the World Health Organization, about 800,000 people die every year to suicide. And now those statistics are taking center stage across the globe as it’s World Suicide Prevention Day. One local expert we spoke to says there has been an increase in social media awareness, which has helped raise awareness in general. She also emphasizes…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 82,249 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 15 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,884 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,646,961 tests have been completed to date. There are 75,425 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 6,830 patients have required hospitalization…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week at 884,000, a sign that layoffs remain stuck at a historically high level six months after the viral pandemic flattened the economy. The latest figures coincide with other recent evidence that the job market’s improvement may be weakening after solid gains through the spring and…
(William Glasheen/The Post-Crescent via AP) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — State and local inspections of dozens of bars and restaurants for compliance to coronavirus requirements found about half were following the rules in Minnesota. Inspections were done at 167 establishments outside the Twin Cities metro. During a recent visit to Minnesota, Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, said rural…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – One local developer has begun work on an apartment project in Hermantown, which is set to open in 2021. P&R Companies of Duluth has begun building a facility with 149 units at the corner of Ugstad Road and Highway 53. They will have a wide range of apartments, from studio to three bedrooms and some of the…
ESKO, Minn. – As schools continue to open across the Northland, we are learning one school has had a student test positive for the coronavirus. Esko had its first day of school on Tuesday and with it, came the news that a student at the secondary school has tested positive for coronavirus. Esko schools were still open Wednesday and the…
DULUTH, Minn. – As the Trump campaign continues to ramp up across Minnesota, local DFL leaders are responding. Earlier today, they held a virtual conference to address Donald Trump Jr.’s visit to the Northland. With the frequent number of visits by the Trump campaign to Duluth, they expressed concerns over President Trump’s leadership when it comes to a variety of…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 81,868 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 7 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,869 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,621,174 tests have been completed to date. There are 75,055 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 6,792 patients have required hospitalization…
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota health care provider has suspended its successful recruitment of participants in a coronavirus vaccine trial while its maker investigates whether a recipient’s “potentially unexplained” illness is a side effect of the shot. The trial led by AstraZeneca and Oxford University was suspended while a review is underway of a participant in the United Kingdom…
DULUTH, Minn.- While the COVID-19 pandemic has been the most prominent public health concern since march, each winter brings a new flu season. Which is why officials are urging people to get vaccinated. “Now is the time to get it,” stressed Diane Seiloff, Adult Services Coordinator for St. Louis County Public Health. Generally, flu symptoms include a fever, cough, sore…
DULUTH, Minn. – Over at St. Scholastica, students also started their in-person, virtual and hybrid classes today. Students on campus say it’s great to be there because they have the opportunity to connect with faculty and other students face to face. “It’s super exciting,” said Julia Moder, a sophomore at CSS. “I live in Superior right now so it’s been…
DULUTH, Minn. – One student we spoke to decided to move back home to the Iron Range for her last year on campus. Senior Lynda Williams is an education major and because all of her classes were online, she decided to move back home to Virginia. She says that not only did she save money through the move, it is…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Winona State University quarantined itself for two weeks starting Tuesday amid the increasing spread of the coronavirus on the southeastern Minnesota campus. “The university is not currently aware of any serious illness related to COVID-19 within the WSU community,” the school’s president, Scott R. Olson, said in a statement. “However, we are seeing an increase in asymptomatic…
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is ordering undergraduate students to limit their movements for the next two weeks in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Chancellor Rebecca Blank’s order comes as cases among students have been rising. From now through Sept. 21, all student gyms and recreational facilities will be closed, dining halls…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 81,608 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 2 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,862 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,616,738 tests have been completed to date. There are 74,235 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 6,760 patients have required hospitalization…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Coronavirus tests touted by President Donald Trump and his top officials to help reopen the economy are widely available, but predictions for their usefulness haven’t panned out. The tests check the blood for antibodies that help fight off infections. But scientists still haven’t determined whether those antibodies shield someone from getting infected again. And medical experts warn…
DULUTH, Minn. – Labor Day weekend is also traditionally the Duluth-Superior Pride Festival and while it wasn’t in person this year because of the pandemic, celebrations did happen virtually. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson, Superior Mayor Jim Paine and even Minnesota Senator Tina Smith were among the politicians who recorded messages of acceptance and inclusivity that were posted on Pride’s Facebook…
DULUTH, Minn. – Whether it was hopping on bikes, hitting the tennis courts, or simply enjoying the weather, families and friends came together to spend some quality time this Labor Day. Some families tell us that they went outside to take advantage of the weather, especially since school is just around the corner for some. “School’s coming up, it’s starting…
DULUTH, Minn. — A popular restaurant in Duluth’s Lincoln Park Neighborhood, OMC Smokehouse is closing temporarily due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19 Sunday. “We are just working on trying to understand this and trying to do it the right way,” said owner Tom Hanson. In a post on their Facebook page Sunday, OMC Smokehouse said they will…
DULUTH, Minn. – Transportation has changed dramatically because of the pandemic, and this doesn’t exclude ride-sharing apps like Lyft and taxi companies. From one destination to the next, the way people have traveled has changed in light of the pandemic. Kyle Arndt is one local Lyft driver who has been driving in the Duluth area for his part-time job. He…
DULUTH, Minn. – The president’s son Donald Trump Jr. is coming to the DECC next Wednesday for a “Make America Great Again” event. The facility is preparing to make sure everyone is safe while attending the event. The DECC will allow a maximum of 250 people inside the building including campaign staff and people participating in the vent. Masks will…
DULUTH, Minn. – Colleges are implementing different procedures to establish safety and freshmen are responding with their thoughts. At UMD, students’ move-in day has been pushed back two weeks from the original date until September 9th. Some freshmen expressed frustration over the inability to move in on time. One student from the Twin Cities said he wished he could have…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 78,966 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 10 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,847 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,558,831 tests have been completed to date. There are 70,537 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 6,635 patients have required hospitalization…
ST. PAUL, Minn.– The number of people infected by COVID-19 in Minnesota has steadily been growing all summer, adding to total more than 78,000 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic. And with the summer winding down the impact could look a lot different in Minnesota in the coming months. With Labor Day weekend coming up and fall around…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – As the Labor Day weekend inches closer, officials with Itasca County Public Health Department want to remind residents and visitors that their actions could have long-term effects amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Health officials say the last time they saw a huge spike in cases was two weeks after the 4th of July holiday weekend. This is…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – With school getting underway around the area, bus drivers are focusing on the safety of their young riders. As the start of the school year arrives, bus drivers are ready to see students on board once again. “People are excited to get back to work,” said Dean Wargin, the transportation director of Hermantown schools. “Excited to see…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 78,123 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 7 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,837 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,540,107 tests have been completed to date. There are 70,175 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 6,592 patients have required hospitalization…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week, a sign of possible improvement but the evidence that the viral pandemic keeps forcing many businesses to slash jobs. The latest figures, released Thursday by the Labor Department, suggest that nearly six months after the eruption of the coronavirus, the economy is…
(Amy Harris/Invision/AP) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Minnesota man who attended the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota last month has died from COVID-19, Minnesota health officials reported on Wednesday. The death is the first reported from the biker rally that drew hundreds of thousands of people. Infections linked to the event have been reported among people in states…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 77,085 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 7 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,830 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,525,555 tests have been completed to date. There are 69,521 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 6,566 patients have required hospitalization…
(John Autey/Pioneer Press via AP,Pool) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Ramsey County judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Gov. Tim Walz’s executive orders during the coronavirus pandemic. Thirteen Republican legislators and a group of businesses contended the Democratic governor abused his power and interfered with the legislative process when he limited closed schools, issued a mask mandate, and limited…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Some kids in Superior got back to their classrooms Tuesday as the academic year began for the Superior School District. Many students started the year in a hybrid of in-person and virtual learning. At Northern Lights Elementary School hybrid learning students with the last names A through L went back to school Tuesday, while the remaining students’ first…
