Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News
WASHINGTON (AP) – Vice President Mike Pence has received the coronavirus vaccine during a White House event aimed at convincing skeptical Americans that the vaccines are safe. Pence’s wife, Karen, and Surgeon General Jerome Adams also got the vaccine on Friday during the event that was televised. In remarks after his shot, Pence called the speed with which the vaccine…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A new mobile app will launch next week in Wisconsin that will let people know if they have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. Gov. Tony Ever announced the new app on Thursday. The app, which launches Wednesday, is meant to bolster the state’s contact tracing efforts. The app is voluntary…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-Jean MacDonell, president and CEO of Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital in Grand Rapids, has been named interim president and CEO of Fairview Range in Hibbing. Effective Jan. 4, she will assume the dual leadership position in addition to her role at Grand Itasca. She has 22 years of experience in health care, 13 of which have been…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, News
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department has confirmed a man is under arrest involving the death of a child, which is the city’s first homicide of 2020. Homicide suspect Jordan William Carter, 30. Jordan William Carter, 30, who was the fiancé to the child’s mother during the death, was taken into custody Thursday on preliminary charges of 2nd-degree murder…
DULUTH, Minn. – Two Kindergarten teachers brought the Christmas spirit to their students by dressing up and passing out gingerbread house kits to families. Students at Piedmont Elementary received sweet treats like graham crackers, icing, candy, sprinkles, and even a toothbrush! Usually, they have a gingerbread unit of study in school but with virtual learning, they wanted to add some…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Multiple businesses in Superior have announced they are extending their hours with the aim of making it safer and easier for last-minute shoppers. Angie’s Closet in Superior is one business that is extending its hours. Ownership there says that supporting local during these unique times is essential. “We are just really excited,” said Angie Kaminski, the owner…
DULUTH, Minn. — Mike Mayou, of Mike Mayou MM Photography, captured some amazing drone video of a family of bobcats hanging out along the St. Louis River Wednesday. “I stumbled upon a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Down by the St. Louis River, I noticed a few creatures moving across the ice. After flying a drone over to investigate, I discovered that there…
DULUTH, Minn.– Governor Walz has announced $195 million to create and preserve thousands of homes across the state including here in Duluth. The city announced five projects that will receive funding including a 5-story, 52 unit building project led by OneRoof Community Housing that’s at the corner of 6th Avenue East and 4th Street. Another project is a rehab of…
MADISON, Wis.– Wisconsin has been distributing Pfizer’s Coronavirus vaccine across the state. It’s being sent to 8 regional hubs. Health officials have been in contact with healthcare providers to make sure they are ready to roll out the vaccine. “We are working to get the COVID-19 vaccine out to folks who need it quickly, safely and equitably. And it’s going…
BEAVER BAY, Minn.– Some Minnesota bars and restaurants did ignore Governor Tim Walz’s restrictions on indoor dining. None reported so far in northern Minnesota but one owner planned to defy the order, before Minnesota’s attorney general stepped in. “You want us to close down, you want us to limit what we do, I’ve said it before, bills don’t stop,” said…
DULUTH, Minn. – Mayor Larson will be presenting the legislative priorities of the city to the Duluth City Council tonight. There’s now $94 million set aside for the general fund in 2021 along with more than $30 million in local government aid. Larson says one of her main aims is to increase the amount of LGA they get from legislators…
DULUTH, Minn. – Governor Walz announced some adjustments to restrictions to a variety of businesses yesterday including gyms as they are now allowed to reopen Saturday with some strict rules in place. With the new order in effect, gyms are now able to open Saturday at 25% capacity with a maximum of 100 people as masks must be worn at…
DULUTH, Minn.-Essentia has announced they have begun vaccinating some of their staff in Duluth for COVID-19. About 120 of our front-line workers, those directly involved in caring for COVID-positive patients, will be vaccinated today. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which received emergency-use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration on Dec. 10, requires two doses 21 days apart to be fully effective….
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Gov. Tim Walz administration has announced the Minnesota Housing board of directors approved staff recommendations of $195 million to create and preserve 2,387 homes throughout the state, including rental units and single-family homes. Full details on all of the selected and advancing developments, including maps and videos, are available online at www.mnhousing.gov/sites/np/2020selections. The announcement outlined 73 developments that…
DULUTH, Minn.-The search continues for a business to takeover the abandoned Verso paper mill site in West Duluth. The Duluth Economic Development Authority has approved spending $40,000 more to Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, which is helping find incentives for another paper mill to come to the facility. That funding is on top of the $60,000 the group could receive already….
MADISON, Wis.-The Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to hear the latest challenge to a move made by Gov. Tony Evers’ to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The court on Thursday will hear arguments in a challenge to an order limiting how many people can gather in bars and restaurants. The on-again, off-again order that expired in November is one…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth Public School District is gearing up for elementary in-person learning again after getting the green light for January. Superintendent John Magas says he hopes to have a preliminary plan next week before students go on Christmas break, which could include at least a hybrid model by mid to late January. Magas says he’s working with the…
ST. PAUL, Minn.– Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed the state today to extend the lockdown he installed last month as hospital beds filled up with COVID-19 cases. These new restrictions in the state regarding schools, businesses, gatherings, and more are slightly more flexible, but still strict. Governor Walz said last week he needed more time to look at the numbers…
2015 photo on City of Rosemount’s website congratulating Officer Tyler Leibfried on his new job with the Duluth Police Department. DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – The Duluth Police Department says the actions of an officer charged in a September shooting that left a man with a bullet lodged in his shoulder went against department policies and training regarding the use of…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth man known in his neighborhood for his bright Christmas lights and decorations is bringing back the tradition again after stopping for a few years, while also searching for a living kidney donor. Pat Stojevich has more than 20,000 Christmas lights strung around his property and counting. “I figure by the time we’re done we’ll be…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY – The St. Louis County board voted to install a film production incentive program for the county to help bring Hollywood to the Northland. The program allows for those who have productions filmed in the county to be reimbursed up to 25% spent locally on expenses, including local labor, food, supplies, and lodging. County Commissioner Frank Jewell…
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s leadership has not said when they will get their vaccines but said the first vaccinations they will get will go to workers. Even though workers wear much personal protective equipment, they are still at risk of exposure, especially when people are significantly ill. “It’s kind of hard to predict now when things will feel normal…
DULUTH, Minn. – Poinsettia sales have been on a steady increase as Christmas is fast approaching. Management at Engwall’s says they have sold more than 300 poinsettias so far. Even during the pandemic, people are sending the plants near and far to relatives and friends that they can’t see during these times. “It’s a tradition that families have done for,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Bars and restaurants in the Northland are having to adjust yet again to the governor’s new restrictions on dining, this coming after prior restrictions earlier this year that put them in some tough situations. Over at At Sara’s Table in Duluth, management says they are understanding of the governor’s orders to help slow the spread of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s the most wonderful time of the year for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland. The FOX 21 Morning Crew wrapped up their annual Gifts for Teens Toy Drive Wednesday morning. This year, dozens of toys were collected throughout four locations in the Twin Ports. Each year, the organization provides gifts for up to 300…
DULUTH, Minn.-Just after 1 p.m. Duluth police officers responded to the report of a single vehicle crash into the Tri Towers on the corner of Second Avenue East and Second Street. Upon arrival, officers learned the two occupants of the vehicle left the scene on foot. The crash resulted in a gas leak, which required residents to evacuate. After a…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Skiing season has begun in the Northland and many hills are now open despite the recent warm temperatures. It has been a little bit warmer weather-wise so it’s fantastic weather to get out on the hill. Over at Mont du Lac, staff has been working hard making snow trying to make the slopes perfect. “Mother nature worked…
DULUTH, Minn.-Today Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced updates to Minnesota’s Safe Learning Plan for the 20-21 School Year that help prioritize and support in-person learning for elementary students. “District and school administrators will review the new guidelines and begin to incorporate them into our planning,” said John Magas, Superintendent for Duluth Public Schools. “We’ll work to share preliminary plans…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced plans on Wednesday to get children back into elementary schools as well as ease some restrictions on fitness centers and other businesses that were shuttered last month. The governor updated the state’s Safe Learning Plan used by schools across the state on Wednesday to allow all elementary schools to operate in-person starting Jan….
ST. PAUL, Minn.-As hospitals remain concerned about capacity, Gov. Tim Walz announced a plan to continue battling the surge in COVID-19 cases, announcing the latest restrictions in the state. Here are the latest updates on restrictions in Minnesota. Social Gatherings: Indoor gatherings are not recommended, but Minnesotans may gather inside with one other household up to 10 people. If outside,…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News
DULUTH, Minn. – A new book is bringing the education and entertainment of the Lake Superior Zoo into your home this holiday season. The book “New Friends Arrive at the Lake Superior Zoo” was written by local author and artist Joe Klander. It’s all about the arrival of the Zoo’s new bears, Tundra and Banks, and how the other animals plan…
DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth is asking a judge for permission to tear down a portion of the Pastoret Terrace, which is the home to the previous Kozy Bar and Apartments. The site has had multiple fires in recent years causing significant damage to the building – the most recent one was in November. Attorneys for the city argue the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9)-Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is extending his ban on indoor dining while putting strict limits on the restart of gyms and youth sports, drawing a quick backlash from opponents as coronavirus cases decline. Walz’s new executive order will take effect Friday night, replacing one that’s been in place since Nov. 21 and set to expire Friday. The governor is scheduled…
DULUTH, Minn.-Essentia Health in Duluth has announced they have received their first allocation of COVID-19 vaccines. A spokesperson for the group tells us they have received almost 1,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, with more expected to come later this week. The current plans are to begin vaccinating employees Thursday. Essentia leadership says they hope to get more shipments of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Despite all of the negative news in 2020, Duluth Cider is ending the year on a positive note, and they’re also helping give back to our community. Jake Scott, owner of Duluth Cider, says their Greenstone Hopped Semi-Dry Cider has won a Gold Medal at the 2020 US Open Cider Championship. This is the second US Open…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, News
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Gov. Tim Walz plans to keep bars and restaurants in Minnesota closed for indoor service through the holidays. Walz is expected to make a formal announcement Wednesday on extending the restrictions he imposed last month for a four-week “pause” that was due to expire Friday. The governor’s order also closed fitness centers and other places where people gather,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department has received some major funding to help fight opioid addictions and start the recovery process for some people in the Northland. The department received a grant for almost $900,000. which will fund the Lake Superior Diversion and Substance Abuse Response team over the next three years. The funding will be used to expand…
DULUTH, Minn- The tax money generated from hotels, food, and beverage sales in the city of Duluth, is down by nearly 30% due to the financial impacts of the pandemic. This loss of revenue is forcing the city to tighten the belt on the distribution of money collected from tourism. Nearly 60% of the tourism tax budget will help fund…
EVELETH, Minn. – Hundreds who work in the service industry continue to be impacted by the second COVID-19 shutdown in Minnesota. As Christmas comes quickly, the financial strain is not only impacting restaurant owners but the many employees who rely on tips to make ends meet. “It’s upbeat, it’s fun, there are people everywhere,” said Jessica Lietz, owner of Boomtown…
DULUTH, Minn. – The winners have been announced for the Greater Downtown Council’s 15th Annual Holiday Window and Lighting Display Contest. Ballots from the public were also totaled for Peoples’ Choice Awards and Facebook Favorite categories. Some of the top displays were at Fitger’s, Lester River Trading Company, and Frost River. One of the winners says it’s always nice to…
DULUTH, Minn. – ‘Tis the season for sweets and treats. For the first time, Love Creamery is putting together holiday pies. Customers can order online by Thursday to secure a pie for themselves. Owners say it’s about thinking out of the box and being creative during these times. “The creativity,” said Nicole Wilde, the owner of Love Creamery. “We just…
DULUTH, Minn. – Loll designs has been sold but it will continue to stick around Duluth, providing jobs for 85 people. The company was acquired by Landscape Forms, which is headquartered in Michigan. In the past, Landscape Forms collaborated on products with Loll designs and CEO Greg Benson says it’s going to be a great cultural fit to be working…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – After moving to distance learning in early November, Superior schools have announced they ’re switching back to a hybrid model next month. Starting January 11th, all students at Superior schools from early childhood to 12th grade will resume some onsite learning as the district switches back to a hybrid learning model. Elementary students will be attending schools…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth schools are expected to announce changes to their distance learning model tonight. The superintendent says they want to make sure they have a plan for kids to not fall through the cracks when it comes to academic performance. “What are we doing when we are able to bring everybody back for face to face and hybrid,…
GRAND PORTAGE, Minn. (FOX 9) – A 39-year-old mother has been charged after she told Cook County, Minnesota deputies she left her 6-year-old daughter shoeless on the side of the road because God told her to. Jaydin Pankow, 39, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, was arrested the night of Dec. 10 after two good Samaritans found her daughter on the side of Hwy. 61 in Grand…
DULUTH, Minn. – Defense contractor Borsight Inc says its plans to bring up to 100 jobs to the Duluth area with an Air Force F-16 maintenance contract have been dashed. Duluth Economic Development Authority approved a lease agreement with Borsight in September to use space inside a Duluth International Airport Hangar previously occupied by AAR to service F-16 aircraft, contingent…
