DULUTH, Minn. – With less than 45 days left until Christmas, a local organization is putting on a toy drive to help make sure no child is without a gift come christmas morning. Twin Ports Pin-Up Club, which is a women’s social club that promotes female empowerment, is collecting toys for kids of all ages. This year has been a…
DULUTH, Minn.– With many kids now learning virtually, the Duluth Public Library has dialed-up a solution to help kids learn away from a screen. The library’s Dial-a-Story program allows kids and families to call in and listen to stories, chapter books, and songs. All they need to do is dial (218)-626-6500. Library staff will record their readings with new stories…
DULUTH, Minn.– As cases continue to rise, Duluth students of all ages are preparing to go fully online for school. Duluth ISD 709 announced earlier this week elementary students will be the last age group moving to completely virtual learning beginning November 18. School leaders say a continued rise in cases in students and staff, along with increase in cases…
ST. PAUL, Minn.– The Coronavirus pandemic continues to surge across Minnesota as Governor Tim Walz and health experts in a press conference Friday urged Minnesotans to follow social distancing and health guidelines. Minnesota set the record today with 1,424 people hospitalized with Coronavirus. As case numbers continue to climb during the state’s deadliest week. Minnesota has seen over 12,500 cases…
DULUTH, Minn. – Chester bowl is collecting donations for its annual Ski, Suds, and Slices fundraiser to help keep kids attending their annual camp programs. This year the event is being held virtually due to the pandemic. Donors can buy tickets to an exclusive livestream concert of local bands. Attendees can also bid on items in a silent auction. “Last…
DULUTH, Minn. – Students at the College of St. Scholastica are stepping up to give blood in an effort to help save lives especially during a pandemic. It’s said giving blood can be the one selfless thing any person can do to potentially help another individual. Many students at the college of St. Scholastica made that commitment to donate their…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota school districts are experiencing staffing shortages statewide amid a continued surge in virus cases in recent weeks. Some superintendents say more educators and school staff are being infected or exposed to the virus and having to quarantine, forcing districts across the state to dial back in-person learning models. The state is seeing explosive growth in virus…
DULUTH, Minn. – DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police say two suspects in a St. Cloud home invasion and shooting have been arrested after conducting a search a warrant at a residence at Harbor Highlands. According to police, the Duluth Police Department received information from the St. Cloud Police Department which identified a residence in Duluth where the two suspects were…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth announced Friday that it will once again be launching its Snow Removal Assistance Program this winter. The program connects qualifying residents with volunteers who can help shovel snow throughout the winter months. According to the City website, the Snow Removal Assistance Program provides for the removal of snow from the door of the…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Fond du Lac along with the State Emergency Operation Center will be conducting community-wide COVID-19 testing next week. Testing will be available on November 16 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and November 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the FDL Ojibwe School Gymnasium located at 49 University Road in Cloquet. All FDL community members,…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — It took Wisconsin seven months to log 100,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, and it took only 36 more days to double that number. On Friday — a mere 18 days later — the state blew past 300,000 cases, breaking a record daily high set just a day earlier. There were 7,777 new cases reported by the…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump who has remained mostly holed in the White House this week is set to deliver an update Friday on Operation Warp Speed, the multi-agency effort to get a coronavirus vaccine to market as speedily and safely as possible. Trump, who was briefed by advisers in the Oval Office earlier Friday, is set to deliver…
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — The state prison in St. Cloud has been locked down because of a surge in coronavirus cases. Minnesota Department of Corrections spokeswoman Sarah Fitzgerald tells KMSP-TV that there are 335 current cases of COVID-19 among the 623 inmates in the Minnesota Correctional Facility in St. Cloud. Fifty-nine staff members were also out with the coronavirus. Fitzgerald said…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. Have a great weekend! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took legal action Friday to shut down a pipeline that carries oil beneath a channel that links two of the Great Lakes. Whitmer’s office notified the Canadian company that it was revoking an easement granted in 1953 to extend a roughly 4-mile section of the pipeline through the Straits of Mackinac….
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 5,552 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Friday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 207,339 in the state. Health officials also reported 46 news deaths bringing the death total to 2,839 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 3,304,436 tests have been completed to date. There are…
HIBBING, Minn. – Hibbing Schools says they will begin a “COVID-19 Reset” for PK-12th grade beginning next week. In a recent Facebook post, Hibbing Schools announced they would be canceling all school activities including in-person classes, extracurricular activities, district-provided meals, and Tier One Worker Daycare during the COVID-19 Reset. Classes will not be in sessions on Monday, November 16 as…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. Have a great weekend! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — An increasing number of universities in Wisconsin are telling students heading home for Thanksgiving not to return for the rest of the semester. Three University of Wisconsin System schools, Eau Claire, Stout, and River Falls, are the latest campuses to go virtual through the holidays. Students will take final exams remotely and return to campus for…
DULUTH, Minn. – If you are in need of a tasty treat, the Something Sweet by Maddie Lu pop-up shop is back at the Miller Hill Mall. The Coon Rapids-based shop is owned by Maddie Carlos, the winner of two Food Network baking competition shows. The pop-up shop at Miller Hill is offering some of the same favorites from its…
DULUTH, Minn.– Lake Superior College opened its doors today to potential students who want to drive a big rig or put out fires. It’s all part of LSC’s recruitment efforts for its firefighting and truck driving programs. An open house was held at the training center in Gary-New Duluth today. A smaller group of 25 attended this year because of…
DULUTH, Minn. – As the tourism industry struggles during the ongoing pandemic, Visit Duluth is launching new video updates each week in hopes of helping out the community. The videos give information on the industry while also showcasing things like marketing campaigns, promotions, and content to not only other businesses in the industry but also the community as a whole….
DULUTH, Minn.– The Northland has also been hit with a surge in Coronavirus cases. In St. Louis County, cases keep going up and the increase in cases around the state is impacting local healthcare providers. As cases increase around the state, St. Louis County set another daily record with 320 new cases of COVID-19, 60 percent of those cases are…
MADISON, Wis.– Wisconsin broke its daily case record again. The state added 7,497 cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. The state has also set a new record for the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients every day this month. It leaves only 8 percent of Wisconsin’s ICU beds available. Now, 65 of the state’s 72 counties are labeled ‘critically high’ with more…
DULUTH, Minn – With at least 17 members of the Duluth Police Department currently quarantined for testing positive for COVID-19, the Duluth Fire Department has managed to avoid those numbers so far with only four positive COVID cases since the pandemic began. Chief Shawn Krizaj tells Fox 21 operations have changed internally to help limit potential exposure among firefighting shifts…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Douglas County is in the midst of dealing with a significant increase in positive cases compared to just two weeks ago. The message from Douglas County Health and Human Services continues to be the same since the start of the pandemic: stay home, avoid gatherings, and wear a mask. Though everyone knows what they need to do…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Bentleyville Tour of Lights is expected to open next Saturday. Its new gift shop, which is now taking over Grandma’s Sports Garden, is having a soft opening this weekend. The large space is a reimagination of what used to be the Sports Garden and is filled with everything Christmas. It is also the prime spot for…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Business is starting to pick up for local meat shops as the holidays are quickly approaching. This time of year, Superior Meats gets a ton of orders for turkeys. Also, during thanksgiving week, the store gets even busier as many folks are stopping in to pick up their orders. Staff say it’s a top priority to stay…
(John Autey/Pioneer Press via AP,Pool) ST.PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced on Thursday that he has extended the COVID-19 peacetime emergency due to the record number of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths due to the virus. “COVID-19 is taking a deadly toll on our communities and putting a strain on our health care system,” said Governor Walz. “As cases…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – On Thursday, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency approved necessary permits for Enbridge’s Line 3 Replacement Project. In a recent statement, Enbridge said the decision from the MPCA and Minnesota DNR, “clears the way for a determination from the US Army Corps of Engineers regarding federal permits.” The eight approved…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin is reporting another day of jaw-dropping COVID-19 infection numbers. The state Department of Health Services reported a record 7,497 new confirmed cases on Thursday, obliterating the old record of 7,065 set on Saturday. The department says the disease was a factor in another 58 deaths, bringing the death toll to 2,515. Gov. Tony Evers said…
(FOX 9) – Minnesotans can now get tested for COVID-19 without ever leaving their home, according to state health officials. The Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday it has expanded its pilot program for its at-home COVID-19 test statewide. Anyone in Minnesota can now order a saliva test to be delivered to their home. The test is then sent to the new saliva testing…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Health on Thursday reported 7,228 new cases of the coronavirus, shattering the single-day record set just last week by more than 1,000 cases as the virus continues its unrelenting spread throughout the state. Minnesota health officials reported 39 deaths on Thursday, second only to the 56 deaths reported the day before. The state…
PROCTOR, Minn. – On Thursday, Proctor Public Schools announced they will be in distance learning until at least January 4. Superintendent John Engelking said that due to a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in the area they have made the decision to remain in the distance learning model throughout the end of the year. Engelking noted that they would look…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Health officials in Itasca County are pleading with residents to do their part to help limit the spread of COVID-19. This plea comes as 241 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in the county within the past seven days. “Unfortunately, we know that not everyone is helping us minimize the spread, and keeping out healthcare resources…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 7,728 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Thursday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 201,795 in the state. Health officials also reported 39 news deaths bringing the death total to 2,793 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 3,253,880 tests have been completed to date. There are…
DULUTH, Minn. – Northlanders with a craving for Cajun cuisine now have a weekly option in Duluth. Robert Lee, also known as Gumbo Boi, is a Louisiana native turned Duluthian, and is now cooking up his favorite recipes for all to enjoy. In this week’s Cooking Connection, Lee prepares his homemade crawfish étouffée. The flavors of the dish combine to…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop, and a sign that the job market is slowly healing. The figures coincide with a sharp resurgence in confirmed viral infections to an all-time high above 120,000 a day. Cases are rising in 49 states, and deaths are increasing in 39….
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, News
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s largest school district is planning to close its elementary schools as a growing number of coronavirus cases has left it short on staff and bus drivers. The Anoka-Hennepin district, which serves 13 communities, will be transitioning to distance learning. Elementary students have been attending in-person classes two days a week since Sept. 15. Anoka-Hennepin’s middle and…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Great Lakes Aquarium is having a special discount for families during this winter season. It’s called Wonder Wednesdays and visitors from age 3 to adult get admission for 6 dollars down from 15 bucks. Children under three are always free. Management at the aquarium hopes that this will be a time where families don’t have to…
DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s ROTC is currently on watch at the school’s American flag starting at midnight Wednesday and continuing on until midnight Thursday in honor of Veterans Day. Cadets say it gives them a time to reflect on how to become a better leader for their program, thinking about the sacrifices made by veterans in the past. “Being able…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s Best Bread offered a special thank-you to veterans in the community. On Wednesday, any veteran could pick a treat of their choice in honor of their sacrifice. The owner of the bakery says his father served nearly 35 years in the military. He also says life can through curve balls, but its important to remember those…
SILVER BAY, Minn. – While veterans across America are being celebrated for their service on Veterans Day, others are now fighting a battle on the homefront, COVID-19. The Silver Bay Veterans Home currently has 22 residents and staff COVID-19 positive. The facility has 83 residents in total. “We really continue to honor and celebrate those that we are caring for,”…
DULUTH, Minn. – 45 years ago this week, the Edmund Fitzgerald left the Duluth-Superior Port before sinking to the bottom of Lake Superior killing all 29 crew members on board. Monday marked the anniversary of the sinking and people gathered virtually at Split Rock Lighthouse to reflect and honor the lives lost. The Fitzgerald sank in the far southeast corner…
DULUTH, Minn.– Cases in Minnesota continue to rise. With thanksgiving just around the corner, this year’s travel plans might look a bit different. The Duluth International Airport has been putting up health guidelines since March to keep people safe during the pandemic. As thanksgiving gets closer the TSA is making sure those who are going to travel will do it…
DULUTH, Minn.– All of the snow that fell Tuesday is helping Spirit Mountain get one step closer to opening up for the season. Staff at Spirit Mountain say crews are on stand-by, along with over 20 snow guns around the hill. They will work on each run one at a time, to get a 3-4 foot base of snow. Management…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is turning back the dial to help slow the pace of rising covid-19 cases in the state. These new restrictions will put additional limitations on bars and restaurants starting Friday. Both indoor and outdoor private social gatherings will also be capped at ten people at that point. The number of guests allowed at…
DULUTH, Minn. – Community members came together at the Veteran’s Memorial Park… to pay homage to those who served on the front lines to fight for this country, on Wednesday. A few dozen people gathered in the park that was blanketed with fresh snow to salute and celebrate the veterans in the community. The honor guard performed to pay tribute…
