News - Latest News Archives - Page 416 of 826

Republican Tom Tiffany Wins Former Rep. Sean Duffy’s Congressional Seat

May 12, 2020

Alexandra Burnley,

(District 7 – Tom Tiffany (R))WISCONSIN- Wisconsin Republican state senator Tom Tiffany has won former Representative Sean Duffy’s seat in the 7th district special election. With 99% of precincts reporting, Tiffany won 57.26% of the vote, with 108,570 ballots cast in his favor compared to his Democratic challenger, Tricia Zunker, who took home 42.74% of the votes with 81,026 ballots…

Duluth Firefighters Train with New Fire Rig, Expect Faster Response Times

The new $1.4 million firetruck is outfitted with a center-mounted ladder, mounted bucket, and more.

May 12, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two weeks ago the Duluth Fire Department received a new fire engine, to be used out of Tower One. After spending time outfitting it with all the necessary bells and whistles, they took it out for a spin Tuesday for training. There was no fire in the Marcus Theaters parking lot, but the hoses were running on a…

Gary-New Duluth Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Shutdown

Triple J Service Center and Family Dollar talk about how the pandemic has affected stores

May 12, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Businesses have struggled across the Northland during the pandemic. Some businesses have been closed for nearly two months under Minnesota’s Stay at Home Order. Other shops have remained opened during the pandemic. While some of those stores have seen an increase in business, for others it’s been much slower. Triple J Service Center has struggled during the…

LSC to Bring in Select Students to Finish Degrees

May 12, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– As finals week approaches for many schools across the country, students will be wrapping up their semesters online. But some programs still need to have hands-on learning to meet certification requirements. With Governor Walz’s latest executive order Monday, students in certain programs are able to get back in the classroom and finish their degrees. “We are going to…

No Positive COVID-19 Cases So Far From Pop-Up Testing in Two Wisconsin Counties

May 12, 2020

Alexandra Burnley,

NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN– COVID-19 testing that was done in partnership with the state of Wisconsin, the National Guard, and local healthcare providers turned up all negative results in two Northwestern Wisconsin counties for those who were tested last week, with some results still pending. According to the Douglas County Department of Health and Human Services, all 171 people who went to…

Hearing Wellness Center Reopens For In-Person Appointments

The center is taking a few precautions to allow for in-person visits including requiring patients to wait in their cars until their scheduled appointment begins.

May 12, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has now allowed some health providers including hearing treatment centers to reopen. These health providers are required to put safety precautions in place as the pandemic continues. The Hearing Wellness Center in Duluth has continued caring for patients during the Minnesota Stay-at-home order, but only through telehealth appointments. The organization is looking forward…

A New Type Of Restaurant Opens As Pandemic Continues

Blue Rock Coffee and Wine Cafe is open seven days a week.

May 12, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – A new type of restaurant is now open for business in Duluth. Blue Rock Coffee and Wine Cafe made its debut on Monday. The restaurant serves specialty drinks such as smoothies and coffee from Duluth Coffee Company. The food spot also offers a wide array of items on the menu such as quiche and breakfast sandwiches, which…

WI Department Of Transportation Waives Road Test For Teen Drivers

Due to the pandemic, the DMV now has a backlog of more than 15,000 road test requests.

May 12, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

WISCONSIN – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation recently implemented a new pilot program allowing people under the age of 18 to get their license online during the pandemic. The organization is now waiving the road test for 16 and 17-year-olds who completed the required training such as driver education courses. Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles typically conducts more than 2,000…

Vote on Iron Range Schools Consolidation Tonight

May 12, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

VIRGINIA, Minn.– A vote is set tonight on the Iron Range which could lead to a clearer path forward for schools in Eveleth-Gilbert and Virginia to consolidate. Last May, a vote was approved to build a new high school and two elementary schools between these range schools. Tonight’s vote would then officially combine the districts, rather than keeping them separate….

Cleanliness Protocols at Polling Places

In-person elections have not been common during this pandemic and polling places across Wisconsin are focusing on cleanliness protocols during the special election.

May 12, 2020

Jane Kim,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – In-person elections have not been common during this pandemic, and polling places across Wisconsin are focusing on cleanliness protocols during the special election. For instance, at the government center in Superior, they are taking extra precautions with sanitizing and wearing protective gear when handling voters. “We have to make sure we sanitize everything after people vote,” said…

Two Coronavirus Deaths Reported in Itasca County

May 12, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.– Itasca County leaders say that area has seen its first two deaths from COVID-19. Itasca County says both cases were males with one in his 80s and the other in his 90s. To maintain privacy for the victims, the county isn’t releasing their names or what cities they lived in. The county also says it is now…

Applications for At-Large City Council Seat Now Available

May 12, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth says applications for the At-Large City Council vacancy are now available online. The seat was previously held by Councilor Barb Russ who resigned from the Duluth City Council last month due to health issues. According to a recent press release, applications must be submitted by email to the City Clerk or by mail…

St. Louis County Board Approves Waiving Penalties for Late Property Tax Payments

May 12, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – The St. Louis County Board has approved waving penalties on late property tax payments for those struggling financially due to the impacts of COVID-19. According to county officials, to be eligible property owners must fill out a short application found on the county website which can be found here. The deadline to apply for late…

Live: Minnesota Health Officials Give Updates on COVID-19 Cases in the State

May 12, 2020

Site Staff,

Categories: Coronavirus, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Midday Update 5-12-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, May 12, 2020

May 12, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, William Seay

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, May 12

May 12, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 12,494 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 23 new deaths bringing the death total to 614 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 120,834 tests have been completed to date. There are 8,223 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 1,799 patients have required hospitalization…

Trump Says Americans Could see a Second Round of Stimulus Payments

May 12, 2020

Site Staff,

FOX NEWS – President Trump said Monday his administration is considering a second round of coronavirus stimulus payments. “We’re talking about that,” Trump said when asked about a Democratic proposal to send another round of relief checks. “We’re talking about that with a number of different people. We’re talking about a payroll tax,” the president said. “I want to see various things, but…

2020 Duluth Monarch Festival Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Duluth Monarch Buddies Made the Announcement Tuesday Morning on Social Media

May 12, 2020

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Monarch butterflies will soon be fluttering back into the Northland, but there won’t be a festival to celebrate them this year. Duluth Monarch Buddies took to social media Tuesday morning, announcing the cancellation of the 2020 Duluth Monarch Festival. The event was scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 13. Members of the group say an outdoor…

Fauci Warns of ‘Serious Problems’ if States Reopen too Soon

May 12, 2020

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, says states that ignore the national guidelines for reopening the economy run the risk of spikes in coronavirus cases that may turn into new outbreaks. “The consequences could be really serious,” Fauci tells the Senate Health, Labor and Pensions committee. Problems will escalate if states do not have the…

Morning Update 5-12-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, May 12, 2020

May 12, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, William Seay

Polls Open for Wisconsin 7th Congressional District Special Election

May 12, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Tuesday’s special election will help measure the enthusiasm of Republicans in a deeply conservative part of Wisconsin just over a month after a liberal-backed Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate won a statewide race over a Trump-backed candidate. The winner in Wisconsin’s deeply conservative 7th District will replace Republican Sean Duffy who held the seat since 2011 and…

A Local Jewelry Store Reopens For Curbside

Security Jewelers is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for curbside pick up and drop-off.

May 11, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Security Jewelers in Duluth has reopened for curbside pickup and drop-off as part of the guidelines put in place by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to allow many non-essential businesses to continue operations. Right now, the jewelry store is open for people to pick up jewelry orders that may have been in place before the shutdown of non-essential…

Concerns Grow As Domestic Violence Calls Gradually Decline During The Coronavirus Pandemic

As the pandemic continued through April, the number of calls began to gradually decline.

May 11, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The ongoing pandemic is raising some concerns for the well-being of victims of domestic violence. Organizations, such as Safe Haven in Duluth, are seeing drastic changes in the number of calls for help since the coronavirus pandemic began. Now they are worried, what these changes could mean for the safety of those victims. A decline in the…

WLSSD Begins A Portion Of Its $2 Million Wastewater Pipe Maintenance Project

Residents should not expect any disruptions to their water services.

May 11, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Superior Street between 44th and 45th Avenue East is closing this week to allow the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District in Duluth to begin the first stages of restoring an existing sewer pipeline in Lakeside. This is part of WLSSD’s two million dollar wastewater pipe maintenance project. The pipeline services communities between Knife River and Duluth. It…

Knowing Your Neighbors: Oasis Del Norte

The food struck started as family recipes that are now feeding the Northland.

May 11, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Oasis Del Norte has become a popular spot since its opening, bringing authentic Mexican food and culture to the area. “We’re here to share our food with everybody,” Oasis Del Norte owner Eduardo Sandoval Luna said. Oasis Del Norte started by serving family recipes that are now feeding the Northland. “This is all my mom’s recipes I…

Businesses in Itasca County Weather through Pandemic

May 11, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.– The Dutch Room and Mad Dog’s Pizza in Grand Rapids have seen business change over the last couple months. “It was a huge eye-opener to, ‘Okay, how do we do things? How do we adapt,” said Dutch Room and Mad Dog’s Pizza Owner Gabe Miskovich Restrictions on bars and restaurants in Minnesota have been in effect for…

St. Luke’s Adds Virtual Patient Visits

May 11, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth has gone virtual to meet the needs of its patients as best as they can while restrictions are in place for in-person care during the pandemic. Today the hospital opened its Virtual Visitor’s Center where patients can connect with their families and loved ones through Zoom or FaceTime. A patient can connect while…

Superior Businesses Eager to Open Even with Limited Customers Allowed at One Time

Retail business owners said they were surprised when they heard the news of reopening.

May 11, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Retail stores in Superior were able to open their doors to customers for the first time in nearly two months on Monday. “It’s not exactly what we’d like to see but it’s a great start,” said Tom Unterberger, owner of the Globe News. Retail business owners said they were surprised when they heard the news of reopening….

Chickens for Sale at Local Egg Farm

One local egg farm say they have now been busy selling actual birds to their customers.

May 11, 2020

Jane Kim,

WRENSHALL, Minn. – One local egg farm say they have no been busy selling actual birds to their customers. Locally Laid Egg Company is letting people buy adolescent chickens, which are close to laying eggs. Experts say that by bringing the chickens to one’s home, you can guarantee that you have eggs. They have about 500 prepared to sell to…

Special Birthday Party for Local Kids

Volunteers with Fuse Duluth put on a special birthday for area kids who may have had their birthday plans put on hold due to the pandemic.

May 11, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – Volunteers with Fuse Duluth put on a special birthday for area kids who may have had their birthday plans put on hold due to the pandemic. The event, known as Project Party, which is an organized birthday party for the children and families living in the Steve O’Neil Apartments, looked a little different this month due to…

Emergency Shelters and Food Shelves Get Federal Funding

Federal funds are now being funneled in to help support local food shelves and emergency shelters.

May 11, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – Federal funds are being funneled in to help support local food shelves and emergency shelters. More than $300,000 in funding is now available for emergency funding and shelter in Saint Louis, Itasca, and Douglas counties through a federal act, which couldn’t have come at a better time for struggling Northlanders. “Right now with so many people having…

Evers Allows Nearly all Retail Stores to Open With Limits

May 11, 2020

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, file) MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers on Monday allowed nearly all nonessential retail stores to reopen as long as they serve no more than five customers at a time, partially lifting the restriction that has kept them closed for weeks to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The latest order, which took effect immediately,…

Midday Update 5-11-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, May 11, 2020

May 11, 2020

Site Staff,

Join FOX 21’s Arman Rahman and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, May 11, 2020. Categories: News, News – Latest News

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, May 11

May 11, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 11,799 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 13 new deaths bringing the death total to 591 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 115,781 tests have been completed to date. There are 7,536 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 1,716 patients have required hospitalization…

Morning Update 5-11-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, May 11, 2020

May 11, 2020

Site Staff,

Join FOX 21’s Arman Rahman and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, May 11, 2020. Categories: News, News – Latest News

Jerry Stiller, Comedian and ‘Seinfeld’ Actor, dies at 92

May 11, 2020

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Comedian Jerry Stiller has died at 92. His son Ben Stiller said the actor died of natural causes in a tweet posted early Monday. I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years….

Majority of Wisconsin School Districts Request Teaching Hours Waiver

May 11, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Nearly 60% of school districts in Wisconsin have asked the state Department of Public Instruction to waive its requirement on a set number of instructional hours due to the coronavirus. The department has received waiver requests from 248 of the state’s 421 school districts. COVID-19 canceled in-person classes beginning March 18 for the remainder of the…

Ashley Grimm Lands DFL Endorsement For St. Louis County Board

May 10, 2020

Dan Hanger,

Ashley Grimm DULUTH, Minn. – Ashley Grimm has landed the DFL endorsement for St. Louis County Commissioner Dist. 3, which represents the western portion of Duluth. Grimm received more than 69 percent of the votes cast by convention delegates at the first-ever electronic virtual convention. This came after a 2-week balloting period. DFL competitor Noah Hobbs received the remaining votes….

Hometown Heroes: 5/10/20

May 10, 2020

Dan Hanger,

Categories: Hometown Hero – article, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Busy Mother’s Day for Vanilla Bean To-Go Brunches

May 10, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Mother’s Day was busy for many restaurants that offer brunch in the Twin Ports. Vanilla Bean in Duluth said they saw a line out the door for their brunch-to-go. Even though they had about 15-16 orders lined up with over an hour wait for some people, owner Jason Vincent said people still thanked him for being open and…

Welfare Checks Increase Slightly in Itasca County Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Overall Calls For Criminal Activity Are Down in Many Iron Range Cities

May 10, 2020

Brett Scott,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – During a press briefing Friday, Grand Rapids Police Chief Scott Johnson had a message for residents amid the COVID-19 pandemic — to remain calm, and check up on your family, friends, and neighbors. Overall calls for criminal activity are down in the City of Grand Rapids. Shoplifting crimes are now being dealt with electronically and through…

St. Scholastica Spring Commencement Goes Virtual, Seniors Look Back on Last Year

While disappointing, not having an in-person commencement doesn't change the fact that they completed four years of college, seniors say.

May 10, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Graduating seniors at the College of St. Scholastica are celebrating the end of their college lives a bit differently than they may have expected: with a virtual commencement ceremony. This time last year, there was a full gymnasium filled with caps and gowns. “I was homeschooled high school so I never had the ceremony so I was really…

Northland Wastewater Being Tested for Traces of COVID-19

15 wastewater sites from Duluth to International Falls are allowing the University of Minnesota Medical School in Duluth to test their wastewater for genetic material connected to COVID-19.

May 10, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Medical School in Duluth has started testing wastewater for coronavirus to better understand the pandemic. 15 wastewater sites from Duluth to International Falls are allowing the University of Minnesota Medical School in Duluth to test their wastewater for genetic material connected to COVID-19. Scientists say it’s an unbiased 10,000-foot view of the outbreak….

Flower Stand Popular on Mother’s Day Weekend

Derek Hoffbauer up a pop-up stand outside his parents' farm on Lindahl Road near Proctor to make buying easier for customers.

May 10, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – It was a big weekend for flower businesses on this Mother’s Day weekend even though doing is a little different these days with the pandemic. Derek Hoffbauer owns the Duluth Flower Farm. He set up a pop-up stand outside his parents’ farm on Lindahl Road near Proctor to make buying easier for customers. He’s got everything from…

Quarry Park Creates Joke Trail

The jokes will be up in the park through Thursday.

May 10, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – As more people are getting outside to enjoy some fresh air during the coronavirus pandemic, one park has added some extra fun to their adventure. Quarry Park now has a joke trail featuring jokes submitted from the public. Hikes can follow the Quarry floor clockwise to read the jokes, and find the answers on the back of…

Shutdown of Tribal Casinos Deals Blow to Indian Country

May 10, 2020

The Associated Press,

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — When the Kalispel Tribe of Indians closed its casino as the coronavirus took hold in Washington state, it essentially shut down its economy. That difficult choice has played out nationwide as some 500 Native American casinos have voluntarily closed during the pandemic, often taking away tribes’ main source of income in an effort to protect people’s…

Cloquet High Seniors Pick Up Graduation Cap and Gowns Drive-Thru Style

Teachers, Family and Community members wear purple and come out in support.

May 9, 2020

Arman Rahman,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Picking up your graduation cap and gown is a big moment for high school seniors. So the Cloquet High School Administration and the surrounding community made it even bigger, while still maintaining social distance–having them available as a drive-thru. “It really boiled down to some form of togetherness,” said Principal Steve Battaglia. A chorus of honks greeted Cloquet…

Big Kahuna Water Park Set to Open at Mont Du Lac Resort

The Big Kahuna Water Park Is slated to make its debut Memorial Day weekend.

May 9, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Big Kahuna Water Park has finally arrived at Mont Du Lac Resort in Superior and expecting to make its debut Memorial Day weekend. The waterpark, which will reside in the pond on the Mont Du Lac RV resort. The latest addition is filled with exciting fun for everyone. It features a slide, rock climbing wall, and…

Duluth Art Institute Introduces Art in Bloom

The Duluth Art Institute is connecting artists with the community in a special opportunity called Art in Bloom.

May 9, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – One local organization is helping artists in the community. The Duluth Art Institute is connecting artists with the community in a special opportunity called Art in Bloom. The Institute posts artists’ names and shops on its website and Northlanders can then purchase the art. The art pieces range from $20 to $150. 100% of the proceeds go…

Hospitality Industry Hit Hard By Covid-19

May 9, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – A recent survey conducted by Hospitality Minnesota shows more than half of businesses in the hospitality industry across the state including hotels, restaurants, and bars will likely shut down permanently as a result of financial impacts of Covid-19. With each passing day, it is getting more difficult for businesses to keep up with mounting obligations such as…