DULUTH, Minn. – The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile cruised into the Twin Ports on Monday. The Wienermobile, with the license plate “Big Bun”, is in Duluth and ready to bring some smiles. The 27-foot hot dog on wheels is stopping in town before heading off to the rest of the central Midwest. It will be at the Smalley Moen Memorial Car…
DULUTH, Minn. – Eighth district Congressman Pete Stauber was also in attendance… for the signing of the Pledge to America’s Workers at Duluth Pack. Congress is back in legislative session this week after closing for the weekend. As some of the C.A.R.E.S. Act funding is set to expire, Congressman Stauber says they are taking on a variety of issues. “There’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – Senior Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump and U.S. Secretary of Interior David Bernhardt made a visit to Duluth on Monday. They toured the local manufacturing company Duluth Pack. A big part of the visit was company leaders signing what’s being called the Pledge to America’s Workers, a Trump administration initiative designed to provide more workforce opportunities….
DULUTH, Minn. – Since the pandemic began, St. Scholastica’s monastery has been taking some extra precautions to prevent an outbreak, especially with many of the sisters being elderly. The monastery does have a COVID-19 task force that monitors the situation while having sanitization stations throughout the building. The sisters have also ramped things up in their food service line where…
STURGEON LAKE, Minn. – The YMCA’s Camp Miller has been going on for more than 120 years and even a pandemic couldn’t stop it from happening this year. The camp has limited its activities to only those that promote social distancing and things that can be easily cleaned, which means no overnight camps. This summer, there are also isn’t horseback…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local apartment complex that serves the underprivileged now has its guests connected through universal wifi due to help from a local grant. The Steve O’Neil Apartments in Duluth now not only has more internet accessibility, but each household at the complex was provided with refurbished laptops as well, which should help the tenants have better access…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings vice president of sports medicine Eric Sugarman, who’s in charge of the organization’s virus prevention plan, has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Monday. In a statement from the Vikings, Sugarman said he and his family members immediately quarantined themselves and began following the NFL’s appropriate protocols after testing positive over the weekend. Sugarman,…
BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. – The former Vice-Chairman of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa pleaded not guilty on Monday for the murder of 50-year-old Jody Ricard. Michael John LaGrew, 56, was charged in March with first-degree intentional homicide in connection to the murder that took place in the summer of 2003. According to court documents, Ricard’s body was…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, July 27, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, News, William Seay
CLOQUET, Minn. – Arts organizations around the Northland have shut down for months during the COVID-19 pandemic. Live theater has been especially difficult to restart because cast, crew, and audiences are all needed in venues at the same time. But now, Cloquet’s County Seat Theater is planning to perform a live show in August. Actors are back onstage for rehearsals,…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 51,803 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 2 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,576 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 970,726 tests have been completed to date. There are 45,198 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 4,961 patients have required hospitalization…
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. – COVID-19 continues to keep a tight lockdown on our daily lives and routines. Businesses are being impacted, and communities are having to come together now more than ever before to help one another. The community of International Falls, situated right along the Canadian border, is feeling the economic impact due to the ongoing U.S., Canadian border…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, July 27, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, News, William Seay
NEW YORK (AP) — Target is joining Walmart in closing its stores on Thanksgiving Day, ending a decade long tradition of jump-starting Black Friday doorbuster sales. The move, announced Monday, comes as stores are rethinking the Black Friday in-store bargain shopping as they try to curb the spread of the coronavirus, which has seen a resurgence in a slew of…
(AP) — The world’s biggest COVID-19 vaccine test got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers. The experimental vaccine is made by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., and it’s one of several candidates in the final stretch of the global vaccine race. The needed proof: Whether more people who get dummy shots become infected than…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- As the Head of the Lakes Fair in Superior comes to a close, organizers said fears of the pandemic and some nasty weather kept a lot of people from coming during their six-day run. Normally attracting thousands to the Fairgrounds on Tower Avenue over the course of the fair, the director of the Head of the Lakes Fair…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Starting Monday masks will be required in all indoor public places in Superior. Last week the Superior City Council voted 9-1 in favor of the mandate, with Councilor and bar owner Keith Kern the only vote against. Businesses that don’t enforce the rule could be punished of for a licensing violation, and face the same consequences as they…
DULUTH, Minn. – People put paint to wood on Sunday to make homemade planter boxes at Board and Brush in Duluth. Everybody starts with plain wood and ends with a finished product to match their home decor. The store’s owner, Kristen Sawyer, says getting creative in this way is a great way to de-stress. While she’s only allowing 8 customers…
DULUTH, Minn. – Superior police are investigating after getting multiple reports of gunfire. It happened around 11 p.m. Saturday in the area of North 11th Street and John Avenue. Police say the person or persons responsible for the gunshots fled the scene before police arrived. There are no reports of injuries. Police believe one or more rifles were discharged at least…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A warm, dry summer with fewer storms has given Northlanders a chance to get outside and experience a hotter than normal season. As drought conditions continue across the Northland, a hot and humid weekend followed what’s been an above-average summer for the Northland according to meteorologist Joe Moore with the National Weather Service. “We’ve had temperatures that…
EFFIE, Minn.- As Minnesota’s mask mandate takes effect, Governor Tim Walz reminded the state that it’s important for people to follow his directives to slow the spread of COVID-19 — but at a small town rodeo, some do not believe government intervention is necessary. Thousands of people packed the stands at the 65th Annual North Star Stampede Rodeo in Effie…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is reviewing a use-of-force arrest that happened during a traffic stop Saturday morning. A video of the arrest was recorded and posted on social media. As of Sunday, the link to the video no longer was active. The traffic stop happened at about 10:30 a.m. near the West 4600 block of Grand…
FOXBORO, Wis. – It was a day 70 years in the making as Korean War Veteran and Superior Native, Francis Rochon, was laid to rest in Foxboro. Rochon’s remains were unidentified until this past June. Francis, better known as Sonny, went off to fight in the Korean War in 1950 and lost his life at 21 years old after being…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department rescued a person attempting to flee a house fire Friday night. Firefighters responded to the fire at 427 N. 9th Ave E. around 11:30 p.m. When crews arrived, they found a person hanging from a second floor window. Duluth Police officers were trying to calm the victim while a ladder was being put…
Image Courtesy: Associated Press DULUTH, Minn. – Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump and U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt will be in Duluth on Monday, July 27th. They will visit a local manufacturing facility where the company is expected to sign the Pledge to America’s Workers, a Trump administration initiative that “calls on job creators and trade…
DULUTH, Minn. – Across the nation many communities are currently in the middle of a coin shortage. The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are disrupting the circulation of coins needed to supply businesses and banks. According to the United States Mint, there is an adequate amount of coin in the economy. As many businesses shut down during the pandemic, the…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – The Thunderbird Mall in Virginia is now going by a new name. It is now called Uptown Virginia. RockStep Capital,which owns the mall, recently announced the name change as part of a company wide rebranding initiative. Many malls across the nation are losing retailers due to bankruptcy issues. The president of RockStep says rebranding during pandemic was…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – All the warm weather this week had people spending time outside on Wisconsin Point in Superior. Kids and families jumped and played in the surf which was crashing on the shore with a great view of the Superior Entry Lighthouse. Wisconsin Point, along with Minnesota Point, is one of the largest freshwater sandbars in the entire world….
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Archers have targets in their sights at Bowfest which is running through Sunday this week at Mont du Lac Resort in Superior. Even though COVID-19 has canceled many summer events, Bowfest has continued on with extra precautions in place at what organizers call the world’s largest outdoor archery and music festival. “We have everything out here this…
DULUTH, Minn. – Unemployed workers in the Northland are bracing to lose the extra money they’ve been getting on unemployment checks for more than three months now. The federal CARES Act assured an extra $600 per week to help people get through a difficult time ended on Friday. People out of work will still be getting their normal unemployment benefits….
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Dozens came out to the Head of the Lakes Fair in Superior. The event is one of the few large summer outdoor gatherings happening this year during the pandemic. It has everything from rides to horses to deep-fried food. Families at the event say it’s a fun gathering for all to enjoy. “It’s pretty good to be…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth has reached another step in the journey in becoming an environmentally friendly city. The city has reached step four of the Minnesota GreenStep Cities Program. GreenSteps is a state-based five-step program that encourages cities to move towards sustainability and meet quality of life goals. The program focuses on things like cost savings and energy-use reduction. “A…
DULUTH, Minn. – Fire officials want people to call when they see something odd in the water. But they also want the public to know those calls cause elaborate responses from multiple agencies, including Duluth Fire, the U.S. Coast Guard and the St. Louis County Rescue Squad. “So we’re just encouraging folks to tie up their watercraft when they’re not…
CARLTON, Minn.– Minnesota’s statewide mask mandate begins tomorrow. While cities like Duluth have some requirements already, this will be the first time masks will be required across the state. Minnesotans will now need to mask up at businesses or any indoor public spaces. This is the first time many small towns across the state will need to follow these restrictions…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin recorded more than 1,000 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases for a third day out of the past four on Friday. The latest figures from the state Department of Health Services continue a spike in cases that began in mid-June and shows few signs of slowing. There were 1,018 newly reported cases on Friday, bringing the state’s total…
(courtesy: The Growler Magazine/Fox9) (FOX 9) – Next month’s print issue of The Growler Magazine will be the last. Matt Kenevan, owner, founder, and publisher of The Growler announced the end of the craft beer magazine’s eight-year run Thursday in an online letter to readers. He said 2020 was “looking to be a pretty good year,” but the COVID-19 pandemic hit the…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal COVID-19 response team provided Minnesota health officials with recommendations for improvements Friday in the state’s pandemic response following a recent rise in cases statewide. The COVID-19 Response Assistance Field Team was sent to Minnesota by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar. It arrived earlier this week hoping to slow a rise in new cases….
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 49,488 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 5 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,566 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 922,876 tests have been completed to date. There are 42,882 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 4,852 patients have required hospitalization…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a look at local news and weather making headlines Friday, July 24, 2020. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, William Seay
DULUTH, Minn. – Grandma’s Saloon & Grill in Canal Park announced on Friday morning that they will be partially closing after an employee recently tested positive for COVID-19. The restaurant made the announcement on its Facebook page writing, “Starting today, we will be temporarily closing our downstairs Grandma’s Saloon & Grill restaurant and kitchens at our Canal Park location due…
DULUTH, Minn. – As discussions about defunding and reforming police continue to evolve at the state and national level, Duluth Mayor Emily Larson and Police Chief Mike Tusken are giving us their insight on the issue. And you might be surprised to hear, much of the change being asked of law enforcement across the country has already been in place…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Northland K-9 Foundation hosted a pop-up shop outside city hall in Superior. The foundation raises money to help train and purchase law enforcement dogs in the Northland. The pop-up shop came about after the foundation’s annual fundraising events were canceled because of the pandemic. All types of K-9 merchandise were for sale, even facemasks with dog…
WISCONSIN – For a second day in a row more than 1,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin. This brings the state’s total number of positive cases to nearly 46,000. About one-third of those are impacting people in their 20’s. Health officials say the increase in cases is a reflection of more people attending gatherings like parties and…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Bowfest kicked off on Thursday at Mont Du Lac Resort in Superior. The event is expecting thousands of people at what they call the world’s largest outdoor archery and music festival. The four archery courses have a wide variety of 3-D targets such as deer, snakes, and boars. Mont Du Lac Resort also has their chair lifts…
CHISHOLM, Minn. – As COVID-19 cases are rising around the region, smaller communities on the Iron Range are seeing an increased spread, free COVID-19 testing is coming to the Iron Range next week. The two-day drive-through testing event will take place at the St. Louis County Fairgrounds in Chisholm on Tuesday and Wednesday. Organizers are hoping people take advantage of…
PIKE LAKE, Minn. – The St. Louis rescue squad is asking for the community’s help. They are looking for donations to help them get more equipment as the summer has turned into a busy season for rescues. The rescue squad is an all-volunteer organization and relies on donations to help them continue to be a resource for saving lives in…
DULUTH, Minn.– There’s disappointment within the Duluth Little League after their baseball field was damaged by a vehicle on a joy ride. Duluth Police are investigating. This comes at a time when the city’s resources are slim because of the pandemic’s financial effects. Officials from the Duluth Little League were notified Wednesday morning after someone drove their vehicle on the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The pandemic has been preventing many people from visiting local art galleries. The Joseph Nease gallery in Duluth is taking a new approach to showcasing artwork by going virtual. Art currently displayed at the gallery was supposed to debut to the public in March, but the pandemic struck the northland. All of the pieces were created by…
DULUTH, Minn. – The need for masks is even higher after the state of Minnesota and some Wisconsin cities like Superior have started requiring masks in indoor public places. The Duluth branch NAACP has been giving away free masks to the community since April, helping Northlanders protect themselves and others from the coronavirus. On Thursday, the organization was outside the…
