MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jury selection is entering its second week in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd. Seven jurors have been chosen so far to hear evidence in Derek Chauvin’s trial — five men and two women. Four are white, one is multiracial, one is Black and one is Hispanic. Attorneys…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– The St. Fennessy 4K returned to Hermantown for its 8th year running, inspired by a local man who loved his Irish heritage and supported runners in the Twin Ports. Kellie Luedloff was excited to get back out and run the St. Fennessy 4K on Saturday. Something she’s done every year the race was held. “Well I’m going to…
DULUTH, Minn.– Governor Walz’s easing of restrictions on places gyms and fitness centers will take effect on Monday. It will take them from 25 percent capacity up to 50 percent. Those at the Duluth Indoor Sports Center on Rice Lake Road are excited to welcome more people back inside. Recent restrictions have been tough for their fitness center. Now with…
DULUTH, Minn.– As Grandma’s Marathon plans to return this summer, staff are working to try and keep the event going during the pandemic. Those with the race say doing smaller events through the fall and spring have helped them plan out safety measures. Runners will be sent out in waves to keep distance and no fans will be in attendance….
DULUTH, Minn.- The DECC hosted one of its busiest events since the pandemic began, with the 33rd Annual Duluth Wedding Show. Organizers say the event has changed a lot due to the pandemic. For example, this year there was no wedding gown fashion show. Instead local brides and grooms past and present partnered with bridal shops, walking around modeling different…
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota’s loosened restrictions take effect on Monday — just in time For St. Patrick’s Day in Duluth. Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub in Downtown Duluth is hosting an in-person family friendly event starting at 11:00 Wednesday morning with live music, corned beef and cabbage made from scratch, and more. Owner Mike Maxim says after a year stuck inside…
DULUTH, Minn.- As stimulus checks start landing in the accounts of Americans this weekend, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar stopped by Duluth today to talk with the mayor and restaurant owners about the federal aid they’ll now receive from the American Rescue Plan. It’s a part of President Biden’s new COVID relief bill called the Restaurants Act. “This is focused on…
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday he wishes former President Donald Trump would use his popularity among Republicans to persuade more of his followers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. In a round of interviews on the morning news shows, the government’s top infectious disease expert lamented polling showing that Trump supporters are more likely to refuse to get vaccinated, saying politics…
DULUTH, Minn.– As we start turning our clocks back tonight for daylight savings time, the Duluth Fire Department is reminding people to check on some other important household safety devices. Fire officials say it’s important for everyone to check or replace batteries inside smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Batteries need to be changed every 6 months to make sure…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– It’s race day in Hermantown as Grandma’s holds their first race for 2021. “Just to be back and to see some friendly faces is great,” said Marketing and Public Relations Director for Grandma’s Marathon Zach Schneider. It was a sea of green on Saturday as around 500 people participated in the St. Fennessy 4K in Hermantown once again…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – CVS Health and Goodrich Pharmacy have been added to the expanding network of pharmacies vaccinating Minnesotans across the state. Three CVS in-store pharmacies at Target stores in Duluth, Rochester and Eden Prairie will receive 3,510 vaccine doses this week. The announcement Saturday by Gov. Tim Walz means Minnesota now has five pharmacies with dozens of…
DULUTH, Minn. – With changes coming to salons where they won’t have to deal with capacity limits, some local owners say it will be a big help to their business. At Rue 48 in Canal Park, owners say they’ve been taking extra precautions to help keep people safe and comfortable no matter how many people can be in the business…
DULUTH, Minn.– One Duluth Girl Scout is setting a big goal to try and do some good for her troop. Rosalie is from Girl Scout Troop 4240. She’s trying to sell 5,000 boxes of cookies to help send her troop to horse camp and swim camp. She’s been selling cookies at the end of her driveway along north shore drive…
DULUTH, Minn.– After President Biden’s signature for the latest round of COVID relief, the city of Duluth is set to receive more than $60 million in federal aid to make up for losses during the pandemic. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson said Friday she’s thrilled with the incoming funds coming into Duluth to help the city get through the pandemic. Mayor…
DULUTH, Minn.– With President Biden’s signing of the American Rescue Plan yesterday, many Americans are expecting stimulus payments in the coming weeks. But economists here say there’s more to the bill to serve local economies. Monica Hayes, an economic expert at UMD, says the nearly $2 trillion federal relief package doesn’t just give checks to Americans. It includes funding for…
DULUTH, Minn.– It’s International Women’s Month and over in downtown Duluth, one organization held an exhibit aimed at making everyone feel like a queen. The Nordic Center on Lake Avenue held an exhibit on Nordic crowns. Artists from around the Northland made crowns of all shapes and sizes inspired by a variety of cultures. Artists say they wanted the exhibit…
DULUTH, Minn. – This week President Biden signed the new American Rescue Plan into law. The 1.9 trillion dollar stimulus plan includes money for unemployment benefits through Sept. 6, 2021. Locally, St. Louis County reports 3,500 residents continue to file for weekly unemployment benefits, which are down significantly from the peak of 15,000 workers when the pandemic first began. Those…
DULUTH, Minn. – Many schools are back in form of in-person learning. Some districts are providing unique ways to use substitute teachers. At Duluth Public Schools, the district hired a pool of floating subs to support the schools, having ten people work the different buildings. They are currently stationed at the elementary schools but are flexible to support wherever the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Beginning April 1st, seated outdoor venues can allow up to 10,000 people at their venues while seated indoor venues can allow up to 3,000 people. With these restrictions loosening, management at places like the DECC is hopeful for the future, bringing in big events that can draw in more revenue to the site. “It’s exciting,” aid Roger…
DULUTH, Minn. – As restrictions continue to be loosened, Duluth bars and restaurants are breathing a sigh of relief. Both Duluth Grill and Bent Paddle are businesses impacted by the recent announcement and they are excited and hopeful for what the future brings. Management at Duluth Grill says that the past year has been a rollercoaster of a ride due…
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin residents will have to dial 10 digits to make local calls starting this fall. Right now people in Wisconsin can place a call to a number in the same area code without dialing the area code. Beginning Oct. 23 people will need to include the area code in all calls, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Friday. The…
(courtesy: WI Dept of Health Services via AP) MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Tony Evers says everyone in Wisconsin will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine on May 1. State health officials said Thursday that everyone in the state would be eligible sometime in May. Hours later, President Joe Biden said he wanted states to make everyone eligible by May…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved a $27 million settlement Friday in the civil lawsuit brought by the family of George Floyd. The vote was 13-0. The settlement includes $500,000 to be spent on community efforts near the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, which has become known as George Floyd Square. Attorney Ben Crump, who represents the family…
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Twins are the latest Major League Baseball team to receive government approval for fans to return to their games this season. They can play at Target Field for now in front of a capacity of up to 10,000 people. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and the state’s health department announced Friday a series of rolled-back COVID-19…
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DULUTH, Minn. – University of Minnesota Duluth students will return to full on-campus learning this fall according to a Friday University of Minnesota press release. “Given projections on the number of Minnesotans who will be vaccinated, and relying on continued guidance from our public health colleagues, we are increasingly reassured that we can bring students, faculty, and staff back to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Congress has passed a third relief bill, known as the American Rescue Plan. So, what’s included in this third stimulus package? Local financial professional Barry Bigelow from Great Waters Financial breaks down the details of the bill for consumers, small businesses, and the unemployed. What’s included in the American Rescue Plan? $1,400 Stimulus Payments • Lawmakers have…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Friday morning Gov. Tim Walz announced further easing of COVID-19 restrictions as Minnesota continues to make progress with vaccinations and slowing the spread of COVID-19. As of March 15 Minnesotans can begin safely gathering with more friends and loved ones, supporting Minnesota’s small businesses, and visiting large venues. “Minnesotans should continue to take simple steps…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY – On this pandemic anniversary, we caught up with a St. Louis County health leader to learn more about where the county sits right now. Currently, cases are trending downward. In November, there were about 330 cases reported per day in St. Louis County while right now, there are about 15 to 22 cases reported per day….
DULUTH, Minn.– President Joe Biden signed the latest round of federal relief called the American Rescue Plan into law on Thursday. Some of the money from the nearly $1.9 trillion relief package will be helping out local governments right here in the Northland. A total of $4.9 billion is coming into Minnesota from this new law. $2.1 billion of that…
DULUTH, Minn.– Some Duluth-based organizations have teamed up to work on bridging the gender gap in certain male-dominated career paths. Through the Fired Up About Welding program, Altec and Lake Superior College are teaming up to offer free welding courses for women in the area. The program’s founder says she hopes this incentive can show women they are welcome in…
DULUTH, Minn.– Duluth city crews have had all their plows out in the past 24 hours cleaning up the snow. Crews expect to have all roads and alleys cleaned up by Friday. The warm temperatures these past few days delivered caused a lot of runoff that washed away the old salt and sand sitting on the roads this winter. “It’s…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– In Superior, a teenager has gotten creative to get free food to people in need during pandemic. Veronica Acurero, a 7th grader from Superior Middle School partnered with food distributors and local organizations like the YMCA to package up dozens of bags of free food featuring a variety of items from different cultures. “Anyone who wants it can…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is outlining his plan to make all adult Americans eligible for vaccination by May 1 and get the nation back “closer to normal” by the Fourth of July. Biden is addressing the nation Thursday evening, one year into the coronavirus pandemic. Previewing his speech, officials say he will announce that he is deploying an…
DULUTH, Minn. – With the snowstorm, one local pizza place says it’s been busier for deliveries as more people want to stay home. Management at VIP Pizza says it’s not unusual as they usually see a higher call volume during bad weather. “People are pretty good about it,” said Mechelle Nelson, the manager at VIP Pizza. “So you know, they’re…
DULUTH, Minn. – Some UMD students had some fun today at the expense of the recent snowfall. After moving the snow on their driveway, two roommates snowboarded down it. Kamie is a student at UMD and said she and her roommates didn’t expect the weather to turn out like this. “We all didn’t think it would snow this much and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Some Duluth residents woke up to a surprise this morning with more than seven inches of snow falling. This all comes less than two weeks from spring. A winter storm hit the Northland last night going into this morning. Residents were stuck cleaning up the mess. Snow blanketed the Northland and people came out to clean it…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth along with St. Louis County are set to receive nearly $114 million in funding from the Federal COVID Relief Bill. According to the Mayor’s office, the city will receive about $60 million as part of the American Rescue Plan. The $350 billion from the plan was allocated for government entities. Duluth Mayor Emily…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials have confirmed the state’s first known case of a coronavirus variant that was originally identified in South Africa. The Minnesota Department of Health said Thursday the person is a Twin Cities-area resident in their 40s who became ill on Jan. 24 and was tested on Jan. 29. The person had no recent travel history…
(FOX 9) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce a rollback of the state’s COVID-related restrictions on businesses and gatherings on Friday morning that will be “the biggest turn yet.” The announcement comes as Minnesota expanded vaccine eligibility to 1.8 million more people this week after surpassing its goal of getting 70% of seniors vaccinated. “I think you’ll start to see the…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has signed into law the $1.9 trillion relief package that he says will help the U.S. defeat the coronavirus and nurse the economy back to health. He had been set to sign the American Rescue Plan on Friday. But the White House moved the signing up to Thursday afternoon, hours before the president plans…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth says the east sidewalk underneath the Aerial Lift Bridge is closed until further notice. Snow and ice from last night’s snowstorm packed the east-facing side of the bridge. Thursday’s warmer temperatures combined with the wind have loosened the ice and snow causing it to fall from the bridge onto the sidewalk. The city…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin is expanding coronavirus vaccine eligibility starting March 29 to anyone 16 or older with common pre-existing health conditions, including being overweight or pregnant, or having high blood pressure, asthma or cancer, officials announced Thursday. The state Department of Health Services released a long list of qualifying conditions to get vaccinated later this month, including cerebrovascular…
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin plans to greatly expand the number of people eligible for the coronavirus vaccine by about 2 million people, including those with certain pre-existing conditions, as positive cases decline and vaccine availability increases. Gov. Tony Evers and state health officials planned to announce the next eligibility tier on Thursday afternoon. Exactly which pre-existing conditions will qualify,…
DULUTH, Minn. – In this week’s Cooking Connection, Chef Jonathan Reznick, owner of MidCoast Catering and The Rambler food truck, shares a delicious recipe pastry cream. MidCoast Catering is located 315 North Central Avenue in Duluth’s West End. Reznick and his team specialize in putting together creative menu options for any occasion or event. Reznick plans to have The Rambler…
DULUTH, Minn. – Enbridge Energy says the Line 3 Replacement Project is nearing a major milestone of having 50% of construction completed on the project and is on track for completion in late 2021. Beginning April 1 work on the Line 3 Replacement Project will pause for roughly 2 months due to seasonal restrictions. “Winter construction has gone very well,…
