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Depot Receives $1.5 Million in Bonding

The St. Louis County Depot is also receiving $1.5 million in bonding funds to help fix some problem areas the aging building has including its HVAC system.

October 16, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Depot is also receiving $1.5 million in bonding funds to help fix some problem areas the aging building has including its HVAC system. Leadership says it’s important to invest money into the arts and is encouraged by the legislature’s decision to fund the depot. “You don’t always think about arts and culture centers…

Lake Superior Zoo Gets Big Money From Bonding Bill

The Lake Superior Zoo will be receiving $204,000 from the bonding bill, one of several institutions that will be receiving money from the bill.

October 16, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Zoo will be receiving $204,000 from the bonding bill, one of several institutions that will be receiving money from the bill. The zoo will be using those funds for the planning and design of a new main building to help replace the current building, which is almost 100 years old. “It’s time to get…

2021 Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race Canceled Due to COVID

October 16, 2020

Site Staff,

BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. – The 2021 Apostle Islands Sled Rog Race has been canceled. The Bayfield Chamber & Visitor Bureau made the announcement Friday in a Facebook post saying the event has been canceled due to the “safety of Bayfield area residents, employees, and visitors during this COVID-19 pandemic.” The 26th annual event was scheduled to take place on February…

Wisconsin Breaks Record for Virus Cases Third Time in Week

October 16, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin has broken the record for new positive coronavirus cases for the third time in a week as a surge that began in early September shows no signs of abating. The state also hit record highs for daily deaths and hospitalizations this week. Also on Friday, a third lawsuit was filed arguing that Democratic Gov. Tony…

Minnesota Reports Record Level of New Coronavirus Cases

October 16, 2020

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials have reported nearly 2,300 new coronavirus cases, the first time the state has surpassed the 2,000 mark. The surge comes as Wisconsin and the Dakotas continue to experience some of the worst per-capita transmission rates in the country. Minnesota’s 2,297 new cases as of Friday raised the state’s total to over 119,000. Friday’s case…

Greater Duluth Business Association Starts Petition to Keep George Floyd Trial out of Duluth

October 16, 2020

Site Staff,

(from left, Derek Chauvin, Tuo Thao, Thomas Lane, and J. Alexander Kueng) DULUTH, Minn. – The Greater Duluth Business Association announced in a press release Friday that they have started an online petition in an effort to keep the George Floyd trial out of the St. Louis County region. Last month all four defense teams filed motions to move the…

Judge Finds Cases Against 5 in Whitmer Plot Can Move Forward

October 16, 2020

The Associated Press,

(Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, File) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that prosecutors have provided enough evidence to move toward trial for five Michigan men accused of plotting to kidnap the state’s governor. A two-day preliminary hearing this week featured testimony by one of the FBI agents who ran the investigation, relying on…

Midday Update 10-16-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, Oct. 16, 2020

October 16, 2020

Site Staff,

Join FOX 21’s Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: community, Local News, midday update, News

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, October 16

October 16, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 119,396 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 13 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,212 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,448,315 tests have been completed to date. There are 105,120 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 8,718 patients have required hospitalization…

Rising COVID-19 Cases in Minnesota Schools Reducing in-Person Learning

October 16, 2020

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Surging coronavirus cases in Minnesota schools have reduced the number of counties where the virus is spreading at low enough rates to allow for full, in-person instruction. State health officials say statewide, more than 500 schools had at least one positive case in the last two weeks, and 24 public and private schools reported outbreaks with at…

Morning Update 10-16-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, Oct. 16, 2020

October 16, 2020

Site Staff,

Join FOX 21’s Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: community, Local News, morning update, News

Judge Rejects Request to Delay Access to Floyd Case Filings

October 16, 2020

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge has rejected a prosecution request to put a 48-hour hold on filings in the criminal cases of four Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd’s death. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill said Thursday that a natural lag in the court filing system gives prosecutors sufficient time to see filings and ask that they be…

Study Finds 4 Drugs Have Little to No Effect on COVID-19

October 16, 2020

The Associated Press,

GENEVA (AP) — The world’s largest randomized trial of COVID-19 treatments found “conclusive evidence” that remdesivir, a drug used to treat U.S. President Donald Trump when he fell ill, has little or no effect on severe cases, the U.N. health agency said Friday. The World Health Organization announced the long-awaited results of a six-month trial that endeavored to see if…

Minnesota State Bonding Bill Bringing Millions to the Northland

The bill funds many infrastructure projects around the state and provides tax incentives to businesses around the region.

October 16, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Senate voted an overwhelming 64-3 in favor of the bonding bill with support from both parties. All together around $125 million is coming to assist projects in the Northland. “We had an enduring faith that the underlying desire of legislators to pass a bonding bill this year would prevail,” says Jim Filby Williams, the director…

City of Duluth Footing $115,000 Bill After Presidential Campaign Visits

Much of the $115,000 total comes from police and fire support and overtime.

October 16, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – During the election season, Duluth has been visited five different times by presidential campaigns which will cost the city of Duluth $115,000. Vice President Mike Pence’s visit was the most expensive at $51,749.39. President Trump’s airport rally came in at $40,142.39. Joe Biden’s trip to Duluth cost $12,398.20. Ivanka Trump’s visit was $6,099.13 and Donald Trump Jr.’s…

New St. Luke’s COVID-19 Testing Location in Downtown Duluth

The current spot is on First Street in the former emergency department's garage.

October 16, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – As the colder weather comes to the Northland, St. Luke’s hospital has moved their drive-through COVID-19 testing facility to a garage in downtown Duluth. The previous spot was up by Miller Hill Mall in a tent which wouldn’t be viable as the cold sets in. The current spot is on First Street in the former emergency department’s…

Clothing Stores Gear Up For Winter Sales

As temperatures continue to dip, local clothing stores are gearing up to sell winter clothing over at Fitger's.

October 16, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – As temperatures continue to dip, local clothing stores are gearing up to sell winter clothing over at Fitger’s. Trailfitters has been getting a lot of their winter pants and jackets as well as puffy down jackets for the incoming weather. Not a lot of it has gone out yet because of the nice weather but they are…

Birkebeiner Announces COVID-19 Guidelines for 2021 Race

October 15, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

HAYWARD, Wis.– The pandemic has put doubt into the status of many big events but one top Northland event is still gearing up for their next run. The Birkebeiner Ski Race is scheduled for February 2021. Thursday, race organizers laid out their COVID-19 guiltiness. Bib pick-ups will be drive through this year. Instructions for the race will be given through…

Hayward Businesses Rebuild and Donate Car to Local Family

October 15, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

HAYWARD, Wis.– Local businesses in Hayward all pitched in to fix up and donate a car to someone who needs it. All that hard worked payed off when they rolled it out for the first time Thursday. Recycled Rides is a program that allows local businesses a chance to rebuild an unwanted car after an insurance claim. The effort was…

Essentia Health And St. Luke’s Hospital Overwhelmed With Patients

October 15, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Both St. Luke’s Hospital and Essentia Health are becoming overwhelmed with patients and most of them are non-COVID-19 related hospitalizations. On Thursday, leaders from the two hospitals hosted a press conference pleading with the public to get care when needed. Health officials from St. Luke’s Hospital say they have already reached capacity, while Essentia Health is also…

Local Business Hosts Witches Weekend

One local business is celebrating ten years of Halloween festivities.

October 15, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – One local business is celebrating ten years of Halloween festivities. The antique furniture store West Tischer Cottage in Duluth is celebrating a decade’s worth of celebrations on what they call Witches Weekend. Visitors can come by and check out the Halloween decorations and their refurbished furniture. “The pandemic has been I think really stressful on everybody, I…

Cold Weather Rule Provides Assistance in Northland

Minnesota's Cold Weather Rule is now in place. It provides extra protection for residential customers of Minnesota Power.

October 15, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule is now in place. It provides extra protection for residential customers of Minnesota Power. Along with the cold weather, COVID-19 has caused many customers to have difficulties, especially when it comes to paying off their energy bills. The Cold Weather Rule protects customers from service disconnection but only if they have a monthly…

Mountain Iron-Buhl Public Schools Move Students to Distance Learning Until November

October 15, 2020

Site Staff,

MT. IRON, Minn. – Mountain Iron-Buhl Public Schools announced on their Facebook page Thursday morning that all students will be moved to distance learning start Wednesday, October 21. According to the post, schools will not be in session next Monday and Tuesday. Students will then move to distance learning from October 21 until Friday, October 30. Mountain Iron-Buhl Public Schools…

Minnesota Senate Passes $1.9 Billion Bonding Bill

October 15, 2020

Site Staff,

(AP Photo/Steve Karnowski) ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Senate sent a $1.9 billion package of construction projects, tax breaks, and spending to Gov. Tim Walz’s desk, ending a six-month stalemate in the Legislature. The vote was 64-3, getting overwhelming support from both parties. All three votes against came from Republicans: Bruce Anderson of Buffalo, Michelle Benson of Ham Lake,…

Property Management Firm Wants to Turn Old Central H.S. Building Into Mixed-Income Housing

October 15, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – According to recent reports from the Star Tribune, a St. Louis Park property management firm is looking to turn the old Central High School building into mixed-income housing apartments. The news comes after the Duluth School Board unanimously voted Tuesday to move ahead with the potential sale of the historic building in downtown Duluth. The decision allows…

Wisconsin Sets Daily Record for Virus Cases, Again

October 15, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin has hit a new daily high for positive coronavirus cases for the second time this week, a surge that the state’s chief health officer is calling a crisis. There were 3,747 new cases reported Thursday, breaking the record of 3,279, set on Tuesday. To date, there have been more than 162,000 positive cases and 1,553…

Wisconsin Public Schools Enrollment Drop Adds to Virus Woes

October 15, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin education officials said Thursday that enrollment at public schools in the state has dropped 3% this year, adding more misery to funding problems created by the coronavirus. The numbers decline could further hurt districts already in a financial inch because of the extra costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, such as more laptops and internet…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, October 15

October 15, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 117,106 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 19 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,199 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,403,811 tests have been completed to date. There are 104,547 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 8,652 patients have required hospitalization…

Retired St. Louis County K-9 Kilo Passes Away

October 15, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – Retired St. Louis County K-9 Kilo passed away Wednesday according to a Facebook post from the Northland K9 Foundation. K-9 Kilo had served with the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office for nine years alongside Sgt. Silgjord. In March of last year, the Sheriff’s department announced Kilo, who specialized in narcotics detection and searching for suspects,…

Falcons Shut Facility After 2nd Positive COVID Test, Vikings Game On

October 15, 2020

The Associated Press,

ATLANTA (AP) – The Atlanta Falcons shut their facility Thursday following one new positive test for COVID-19. The team remains scheduled to play at Minnesota on Sunday. Defensive tackle Marlon Davidson was placed on the COVID-19/reserve list this week, and the addition of a second unidentified person caused the Falcons to act out of caution. All team activity will be…

Minnesota Man Grows Largest Pumpkin in North America, 2,350 lbs

October 15, 2020

Site Staff,

(courtesy: Fox 9) (FOX 9) – An Anoka, Minnesota man has some big-time bragging rights after his massive pumpkin was crowned champion in the “Super Bowl” of pumpkin weigh-offs out in California. Over the summer, Travis Gienger spent hundreds of hours out in his small garden, carefully tending to his pumpkin patch. “I bought this one little seed for $80, and I…

Cooking Connection: MISO Desserts and Catering Cooks Pan-Seared Chicken Breast

October 15, 2020

Arman Rahman, Ken Slama,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this week’s Cooking Connection, MISO Desserts and Catering teaches FOX21 Meteorologist Ken Slama how to make pan-seared chicken breast with green beans and roasted potatoes. MISO Desserts and Catering out of Superior offers wedding, event, and corporate catering, and more. Check out their website for details. Categories: Cooking Connection, News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin Tags: MISO…

Northland Newborns 10-15-20

FOX 21 and Essentia Health Team Up to Showcase Newborn Bundles of Joy Across the Northland

October 15, 2020

Brett Scott,

Every Thursday morning on FOX 21 Local News from 7 – 9 a.m., we’re teaming up with Essentia Health to showcase Northland Newborns. If you would like to submit a photo with a description of a newborn in your life, click here, or email fox21morningcrew@kqdsfox21.tv. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, Northland Newborns Tags: Brett Scott, community, Essentia Health, Local…

Minnesota House Passes Public Works Infrastructure Bill, on to Senate

October 15, 2020

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota House has finally passed a $1.37 billion public works construction borrowing package after months of gridlock. Twenty-five Republicans crossed over Wednesday night to give the Democrats the 60% supermajority the legislations needed to pass. The vote was 100-34. The bill now goes to the Republican-led Senate, which was scheduled to reconvene Thursday. The bonding…

Harris Suspends Travel After Staffer Tests COVID-19 Positive

October 15, 2020

The Associated Press,

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden’s presidential campaign said Thursday that vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris will suspend in-person events until Monday after two people associated with the campaign tested positive for coronavirus. The campaign said Biden had no exposure, though he and Harris spent several hours campaigning together in Arizona on Oct. 8. Harris was scheduled to travel Thursday…

Senate Judiciary Sets Oct. 22 Vote on Barrett’s Nomination

October 15, 2020

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee has set an Oct. 22 vote on recommending approval of Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination. Republicans are racing to confirm President Donald Trump’s pick and Democrats are acknowledging there is little they can do stop them. Her confirmation would lock the conservative majority on the court for years to come. Thursday’s session…

Iconic Basketball Coach Bob McDonald Passes Away

His 1,012 career coaching wins are the most all-time in the state of Minnesota and one of only 13 in the entire country with that amount.

October 14, 2020

Sam Ali,

HIBBING, Minn. – Longtime Chisholm boys basketball coach Bob McDonald, whose career spanned nearly six decades, died Wednesday morning at his home in Hibbing at the age of 87. He was recently diagnosed with COVID-19. MSHSL spokesperson John Millea was the first to report the news. McDonald began his coaching career in 1959 with stops at McGregor and Barnum before…

Liila Boutique Opens Own Storefront

A local women's boutique has landed a permanent location in the Lincoln Park Craft District.

October 14, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – A local women’s boutique has landed a permanent location in the Lincoln Park Craft District. Liila Boutique on the 1900 block of West Superior Street one year ago opened in a studio space inside the Duluth Folk School. That location was supposed to be temporary but they ended up staying longer than intended due to construction issues…

Ecolibrium3 Starts New Program Helping Low-Income Families Address Energy Effiency

October 14, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Ecolibrium3 has started a new program to help homeowners in low-income communities address energy efficiency in their homes. Homeowners can sign up for virtually energy efficiency audits. These audits will analyze a house’s energy usage and help give recommendations on ways to make improvements. This can also help estimate some of the savings homeowners can get by…

Hartley Pie Fundraiser Begins

The Hartley Nature Center has kicked off its annual pie sale fundraiser.

October 14, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Hartley Nature Center has kicked off its annual pie sale fundraiser. Pies from the sale are from Betty’s in Two Harbors and proceeds from the sale will go to the center’s preschool needs. This year, some of the proceeds will go to a winter tent to act as an extra learning space, especially during these uncertain…

Sathers JS Realty Hosts Annual Pumpkin Giveaway

Sathers JS Realty does this every year to treat its loyal customers over the years.

October 14, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – JS Realty continued a decade long tradition of giving away pumpkins and Halloween treats on Wednesday. Sathers JS Realty does this every year to treat its loyal customers over the years. They usually roast hot dogs inside, but COVID stopped that this year, so prepackaged goodies it is. “It’s really nice to see everybody and to you…

Decker Dwellings Affordable Housing Coming to Duluth Next Year

It's called Decker Dwellings and it's located in the Miller Hill Mall area near the Schneiderman's Building.

October 14, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Ground was broken on a new One Roof Community Housing project that will bring 42 affordable units to Duluth. It’s called Decker Dwellings and it has been in the works for several years now. It’s located in the Miller Hill Mall area near the Schneiderman’s Building. Digging on the project has begun with the hope of having…

Tavern League of Wisconsin Files Lawsuit in Response to Gov. Evers’s Order Limiting People in Indoor Spaces

The Democratic governor's order issued last week, which has been subsequently blocked by a Wisconsin judge, limited the number of customers in many indoor establishments to 25 percent capacity until November 6.

October 14, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Tavern League of Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit in response to Governor Tony Evers’s order limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants, and other indoor spaces. A Sawyer county circuit judge temporarily blocked the order. The Democratic governor’s order issued last week limited the number of customers in many indoor establishments to…

Joint Effort Provides Food Assistance For The Fond Du Lac Reservation

"As a community member, I can imagine they are feeling a bit of a relief," said FDL Communications Director Rita Aspinwall.

October 14, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Food insecurity is becoming a big concern for many people in communities across the Northland. A joint partnership between the Fond Du Lac Reservation and the Second Harvest Food Bank is helping address the need in that community. hundreds of people in their cars lined up in the parking lot of the Fond Du Lac Headstart building…

Small Business Administration Offers Help to Local Business Community

As the pandemic continues, many businesses continue to struggle to draw customers back in and earlier today, and an administrator from the U.S. Small Business Administration stopped at some of those businesses to learn more about the issues they face.

October 14, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – As the pandemic continues, many businesses continue to struggle to draw customers back in and earlier today, and an administrator from the U.S. Small Business Administration stopped at some of those businesses to learn more about the issues they face. Small business can be considered the backbone of the American economy and the vast majority of jobs…

MN National Guard Called to Assist 2 Nursing Homes Battling COVID-19 Outbreaks

October 14, 2020

Site Staff,

HIBBING, Minn. – The Minnesota National Guard has been called to assist two Minnesota nursing homes battling coronavirus outbreaks amongst staff and residents. According to recent reports, one of the facilities is located in Austin and the other is located in Hibbing. The Minnesota Department of Health says the Guard was called to help the Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation…

First Lady: Son Barron Was Positive for COVID, Now Negative

October 14, 2020

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump says her 14-year-old son, Barron, had tested positive for the coronavirus but has since tested negative. The White House initially said he had tested negative after both of his parents tested positive earlier this month. The first lady said Wednesday that subsequent testing showed Barron had also come down with COVID-19, the disease caused by…

Minnesota Reports 29 More COVID-19 Deaths, Highest Number Since June

October 14, 2020

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) – The Minnesota Department of Health reported 29 more COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, the highest single-day number since early June. The state also reported 1,254 new COVID-19 cases, making this the seventh straight day of more than 1,000 new cases. The newly reported deaths include people ages 50-100 and older. Of the 29, 11 lived in long-term care facilities, 12 lived in private…

Level 3 Offender Located After Tip From Public

October 14, 2020

Site Staff,

VIRGINIA, Minn. – A Level 3 predatory offender has been located and taken into custody thanks to a tip from the public. In a Wednesday press release, the Minnesota Department of Corrections asked for the public’s help in locating 33-year-old Royce Anthony Drift who was wanted for violations of the conditions of his supervised release. Drift had been listed as fugitive…

Update: Ely Stabbing Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder

October 14, 2020

Site Staff,

ELY, Minn. – The Ely Police Department announced on Tuesday that the 16-year-old suspect arrested earlier this month for assaulting and stabbing a 13-year-old male has been charged with attempted murder. Authorities say, Michael William Haapala, 16, is currently being held at the Arrowhead Juvenile Center in Duluth and is charged with second-degree attempted murder. According to reports, officers were…