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Little Free Seed Libraries Pop Up Around Duluth

"Food security is definitely threatened for a lot of our community members. People have less income because of financial constraints because of Covid-19," said Program Director Megan Wilder.

April 30, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

Duluthians can now get free seeds to grow fruits and vegetables during the pandemic. The Duluth Community Garden Program has set up little free seed libraries around town as a way to give away seeds without social interactions. Each seed library is stocked with a variety of seed packets such as pumpkin and radishes. The Duluth Community Garden Program director…

Northland Foundation, Area Partners Raise $2 Million for COVID-19 Financial Relief

Relief Funds Will Be Used For Multiple Programs, Local Businesses in Northeastern Minnesota

April 30, 2020

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Northland Foundation has been serving seven counties including five tribal nations in Northeastern Minnesota since the 1980s. The foundation strives to economically support residents and businesses in the region, especially during financially difficult times. “We’re doing our best to connect our businesses and our people with those resources both in our region, in the state, and…

Graduates Celebrated in Unique Way

A local high school celebrated its graduating class today by handing out yard signs.

April 30, 2020

Jane Kim,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A local high school celebrated its graduating class today by handing out yard signs. Earlier this month, the Minnesota governor announced the end to face to face classes due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, students are finding new ways to celebrate graduation over in Hermantown. Yard signs celebrating the graduating seniors have been handed out to seniors….

Principal Celebrated at Elementary School

Staff members and kids at Lowell Elementary school celebrated their principal.

April 30, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – Staff members and kids at Lowell Elementary School celebrated their principal earlier today. About 20 to 25 cars filled with staff members honked their way around the elementary school, while 50 students help up signs to celebrate a beloved principal who has been working hard to stay connected to kids during this time. “It feels really good,…

Minnesota Nursing Home Reports 47 Deaths From Coronavirus

April 30, 2020

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A suburban Minneapolis nursing home said 47 residents have died from complications of COVID-19, the most at any long-term care facility in Minnesota. St. Therese of New Hope also said Wednesday that 130 residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, while 65 staff members have shown symptoms or been exposed. A veterans home in Massachusetts where 70…

Governor Walz Extends Stay at Home Order in Minnesota Until May 18

April 30, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn.-As Minnesota continues to make progress in preparing for the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, today Governor Tim Walz extended the stay at home order in Minnesota until May 18. In an effort to get more Minnesotans back safely to work while the order remains in effect, the governor announced that retail businesses and other non-critical businesses will…

Live: Gov. Walz Provides Update on COVID-19

April 30, 2020

Site Staff,

Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Minnesota Coronavirus Cases, Testing, Hit new 1-day Highs

April 30, 2020

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations, and deaths continue to climb in Minnesota, but the state is making progress toward more testing, new figures Thursday from the Minnesota Department of Health show. The department reported 24 new deaths to raise Minnesota’s death toll to 343. A new one-day high of 492 confirmed cases pushed the state’s total to 5,136. And…

Essentia, St. Luke’s Give Weekly COVID-19 Press Conference

April 30, 2020

Site Staff,

Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Midday Update 4-30-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, April 30, 2020

April 30, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, April 30, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather, William Seay

Walz to Give Details Thursday on Next Phase of Stay-at-Home

April 30, 2020

Site Staff,

(courtesy: Fox 9) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesotans will learn Thursday to what extent the state will loosen the stay-at-home restrictions that have kept the state’s economy on ice for just over a month, Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday. The governor’s order is due to expire Monday. Walz indicated at a news conference in Worthington that his plan is to dial…

One-Pan Pasta Primavera Recipe Makes for a Delicious Dinner Idea

Cooking Connection: One-Pan Pasta Primavera by Chef Arlene Coco

April 30, 2020

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week’s cooking connection combines the love of pasta dishes with a lighter spring palate. As the weather warms, many of us are looking for lighter dishes to enjoy full of fresh vegetables. Regional cooking instructor Chef Arlene Coco shares her favorite one-pan pasta primavera recipe in this week’s at-home segment. One-Pan Pasta Primavera Ingredients: 16 ounces…

Silver Bay Grocery Store Offering Curbside Service to Elderly Residents

With Help From North Shore Area Partners, More Than a Dozen Silver Bay Residents Utilize the Service

April 30, 2020

Brett Scott,

SILVER BAY, Minn. – We’ve heard it before, coronavirus doesn’t discriminate. Although no cases have been reported in Lake County thus far, residents remain cautious, practicing social distancing and limiting trips out of the home. Many small-town residents are stepping up to alleviate stress while helping those in need. “I spend an hour in here just talking. It takes me…

Morning Update 4-30-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, April 30, 2020

April 30, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, April 30, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, William Seay

Fire Marshal: Former Kozy Fire Intentionally Set

April 30, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Fire crews responded to a fire Wednesday night at the former Kozy bar in Duluth. The Duluth Fire Department says crews from the UMD/Woodland station responded to the fire around 10:40 p.m. and were able to quickly knock down the fire with a water can. According to a Facebook post on the Duluth Minnesota Fire Department page…

Some Superior Businesses Relieved with Governor’s Loosened Restrictions

Gov. Evers's new emergency order allows no contact business.

April 29, 2020

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Business owners in Superior are slowly getting back to as close to normal as they can be after Governor Tony Evers announced some non-essential businesses can open in a limited capacity. “It’ll be the new normal, whatever that is,” said Kat Senn. Under Emergency Order 34, certain non-essential businesses are allowed to start resuming business only through…

Semi-Truck Rolls, Dumps Load in Roundabout

April 29, 2020

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The roundabout in Superior was shut down Wednesday for some time after a semi-truck rolled. The semi rolled just before 4 p.m. in the roundabout where Belknap Street connects with the Bong Bridge. The scrap metal the truck was carrying littered the roadway. Superior police believe another vehicle was involved in the accident when the truck was…

Coronavirus Pandemic Forces Closure of Lake County News Chronicle

April 29, 2020

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic is shutting down one of the Duluth News Tribune’s sister newspapers up the north shore. The Lake County News Chronicle, which was founded in 1974, will publish its final issue on May 22. The announcement was made Wednesday evening on the publication’s website. The closure comes as newspapers, televisions stations…

Catalytic Converter Thefts on the Rise

April 29, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– Catalytic converters are a small part underneath a vehicle that helps filter its emissions. And they are being stolen from vehicles around the Twin Ports. “We’re hoping that they can catch these people and put a stop to it,” said Alvin Berg, Owner of Luxury Imports and Auto Sales in Hermantown. What makes the converters so valuable is…

New Murals on Shanty Bottle Shop Walls Aim to Bring Hope

The two muralists, Tyler Rose and Kevin Pendleton, were commissioned by the owner of Shanty Bottle Shop to paint him and his wife.

April 29, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – A new mural has been painted on the outer walls of Shanty Bottle Shop in East Hillside. It all started when two local tattooists from Zenith City Piercing and Tattoo needed a way to express themselves creatively while their business was shut down during coronavirus. The two muralists, Tyler Rose and Kevin Pendleton, were commissioned by the…

Fogging Machine Used to Clean Homes

April 29, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– As people try and keep their homes clean during the pandemic, one Duluth business is seeing more customers calling them. Green Home Solutions in Duluth is using a fogging cleaning machine to deep clean homes and offices. The machine uses a dry fog of hospital level cleaner to sanitize a home or office. It’s more commonly used in…

Spring Wildfire Season is Here

DNR and fire department officials warn Minnesotans how to best prevent wildfires this spring

April 29, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

NORTHERN MINNESOTA – It’s spring wildfire season in the Northland and, even though much of the region has gotten rain over the past couple days, the fire danger is still high. Dry, exposed grass and a lack of green plants makes fire danger high this time of year. One fire could be seen Saturday just off County Highway 100 near…

Endi Now Cleaning Rooms with Ozone Generator

April 29, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– One apartment building in Duluth is upping its game for sanitizing units. Endi in Duluth is using an ozone generator to help sanitize units between tenants who are moving out and moving in. The ozone generator deodorizes, disinfects, and kills airborne particles in the room. Endi says they have used the air purifier before, but now use it’s…

Carlton County Sheriff’s Office to Start Using Body Cameras

Sheriff's Office plans to order body cameras for all 25 officers

April 29, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

CARLTON, Minn. – The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office will soon buy body cameras for all 25 officers in the department. The body cameras are made by the company, WatchGuard, and cost $1,000 a piece. A Carlton County deputy tells us the cameras will bring more transparency to the sheriff’s office and will help law enforcement build better cases against defendants….

UWS Summer Theatre Camp to be Offered Online

Students will rehearse and perform a mystery comedy play while working together on Zoom

April 29, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The annual UWS Summer Theatre Camp will be offered online this year. Students will rehearse and perform a mystery comedy play while working together on Zoom. The kids will play all the parts and make their own sound effects for the production. Even though the camp can’t meet in person this year, theatre professor Cathy Fank says…

International Wolf Center Moving Programming Online During Pandemic

They are offering new experiences including Friday pack updates, kids Q&A sessions, and even teaching wolf language with classrooms all over the nation.

April 29, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

ELY, Minn. – The International Wolf Center in Ely is feeling the effects of COVID-19 much like most other businesses in the Northland. The wolf center has been closed to the public for more than a month now. Instead, they have shifted a lot of what they are doing to an online format. A limited number of staff members are…

St. Louis County Awarded Nearly $1.7 Million in Federal Grants for Pandemic Recovery

The county is waiting for additional guidelines from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for exactly what the funds can be used for.

April 29, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County has been awarded nearly $1.7 million in federal grant money from the as part of the CARES Act. The county is waiting for additional guidelines from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for exactly what the funds can be used for. The county is hoping to use it to prevent homelessness by…

Northland College Offers A Virtual Pandemic Class

About 80 Northland College students and 200 community participants are registered for the class.

April 29, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

ASHLAND, Wis. – Northland College in Ashland is offering a virtual course examining the ongoing coronavirus global pandemic. The four-week course is being taught by 15 faculty members. The class will go over the history of pandemics, public health principles, and the biology of the virus. The goal is not only to think outside of the box in the course…

Neighborhood Youth Services Reopens To The Community

NYS can accommodate about 30 kids to keep up with social distancing.

April 29, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Neighborhood Youth Services at the Washington Center in Duluth reopened to the community this week. NYS is a free program geared towards providing after school care. The program also provides enrichment activities and educational resources to kids ages six through eighteen. in march, the program was forced to shut its doors as part of Governor Tim…

The 1200 Fund’s Fast Grant Won’t Be Enough To Bailout All Business Applying For The Funding

More than 350 businesses applied for the fast grant, but the non-profit is only able to help 100 businesses.

April 29, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth announced fast grant funding through the 1200 Fund to help businesses recover from the economic impacts of Covid-19, With limited funds, the number of businesses applying for the grant exceeds the number that can be helped. More than 350 businesses applied for the fast grant, but the non-profit is only able to help…

Canal Bark Remains Open During Pandemic

If you need help caring for your pets during this crisis, there are still options available for you in the Northland.

April 29, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – If you need help caring for your pets during this crisis, there are still options available for you in the Northland. Canal Bark in Duluth has stayed open because it is considered an essential business. The company, which serves as a daycare for dogs, recently received federal loans, which gives them more incentives for small businesses to…

Nutrition Bars Donated to Healthcare Workers

Cliff Bars is partnering with Grandma's Marathon to give back to healthcare workers.

April 29, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – Cliff Bars partnered with Grandma’s Marathon to give back to healthcare workers. Throughout the country, Cliff Bars has been reaching out to a variety of special events that they typically support. However, because of the coronavirus, those events have been canceled. But, they are giving away millions of Cliff Bars to multiple organizations, including right here in…

What is the Life Insurance Industry Like During this Pandemic?

A lot of people are being more cautious during this time when it comes to their coverage.

April 29, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – Dylan Merriman owns a life insurance business in Duluth. He says a lot of people are being more cautious during this time when it comes to their coverage. “People are calling a lot more, inquiring a lot more, they’re scared, people are scared, and I think that’s valid,” said Merriman. “We’ve seen a lot of uptick on…

Bennett Woman Struck by Train

April 29, 2020

Site Staff,

BENNETT, Wis. – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says a 59-year-old Bennett woman was airlifted to a local hospital Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a train. The accident happened on the railroad tracks between Olson Road and Bebe Road in the town of Bennett. Authorities say the woman was on foot when the incident occurred. The accident is being…

Gov. Walz to Announce Thursday if Minnesota’s Stay-at-Home Order Will be Extended

April 29, 2020

Site Staff,

(Glen Stubbe/Star Tribune via AP) ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Gov. Tim Walz will announce Thursday afternoon whether he will extend Minnesota’s stay-at-home order beyond Monday, May 4, when it is set to expire. At a press conference in Worthington Wednesday, Walz indicated he will announce that more businesses will be allowed to open, but said his approach to reopening the economy will…

Live Press Conference: Mayor Larson Provides Update on City Operations

April 29, 2020

Site Staff,

Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Minnesota’s Coronavirus Case Count Jumps as Testing Ramps Up

April 29, 2020

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Health reported another big jump in coronavirus cases Wednesday as the state ramps up its testing capacity. The agency said 463 more Minnesotans have tested positive — a new one-day high — to raise the state’s total to 4,644. That total includes 138 new cases in Nobles County of southwestern Minnesota, where the…

Midday Update 4-29-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, April 29, 2020

April 29, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, William Seay

St. Louis County Seeking Community Input on Allocation of COVID-19 Relief Funds

April 29, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – St. Louis County officials are seeking public input on how to use COVID-19 relief funds the county is receiving from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The county says it will be receiving around $2 million as part of the CARES Act to provide assistance in responding to COVID-19. The St. Louis County…

St. Luke’s, Essentia Health in Need of Mask Donations

Duluth Hospitals Launch "Land of 10,000 Masks" Campaign

April 29, 2020

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Northlanders are used to living in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but now St. Luke’s and Essentia Health are looking to make a slight adjustment amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The healthcare facilities have teamed up to launch a new campaign, “Land of 10,000 Masks.” The mask donation drive comes as both hospitals prepare to handle a surge…

Morning Update 4-29-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, April 29, 2020

April 29, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, William Seay

Minnesota DNR: Take Feeders Down, Utilize Preventative Measures

As Bears Begin to Roam, The Minnesota DNR Reminds Residents to Use Caution

April 29, 2020

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Spring has sprung and now bears are all the buzz, waking up from a long winter slumber with new cubs who are ready to eat and roam with the parents. The Minnesota DNR is receiving reports of bear sightings near the Duluth Lakewalk and other urban areas. Officials want to remind residents that black bears are generally…

CN Pays $1.25M to Settle 2016 Minnesota Wildfire Damage

April 29, 2020

The Associated Press,

(AP) – Canadian National Railway has paid $1.25 million to settle damage caused by a 2016 wildfire that burned national forest land in northeastern Minnesota, federal prosecutors said Tuesday. The wildfire, known as the Skibo Fire, burned nearly 1,000 acres east of Hoyt Lakes in St. Louis County, including nearly 400 acres of national forest land. The federal government alleged…

US Economy Shrank at 4.8% Rate Last Quarter as Virus Struck

April 29, 2020

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country and began triggering a recession that will end the longest expansion on record. The Commerce Department estimated Wednesday that the gross domestic product, the total output of goods and services, posted a quarterly drop for the…

‘Superior Gift Card Club’ Raises $50K For Local Businesses

April 28, 2020

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Facebook gift card club in Superior designed to help local businesses during the pandemic has reached a big milestone. The club has raised $50,000 so far through daily online raffles. Councilors Craig Sutherland and Brent Fennessey came up with the idea just five weeks ago, and they never thought they’d be able to give this much…

Gordon Good Neighbor Days Canceled

Event brings at least 8,000-9,000 people to Gordon every year

April 28, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

GORDON, Wis. – Gordon Good Neighbor Days will not happen in 2020. The July celebration brings in at least 8,000-9,000 people every year to the Northern Wisconsin town of 600. Event chairperson, Joy Rogers, tells us it was canceled to keep volunteers and the community as safe as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. She says the decision to cancel was…

Superior Mayor, Chamber CEO Talk Pandemic’s Financial Crisis

April 28, 2020

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Mayor Jim Paine told FOX 21’s Dan Hanger on Tuesday why he doesn’t expect to furlough or lay off any employees during the pandemic, unlike the city of Duluth. And we’re learning more about how the hit to the tourism industry is affecting the Superior-Douglas County Area Chamber of Commerce like it has never been hit…

Great Outdoors: Green House of Carlton

The Green House is still offering their planter classes this year, but having less people in class to still practice social distancing.

April 28, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

CARLTON, Minn. – With greenhouses being considered an essential business in Minnesota, the Green House of Carlton is giving people the chance to spring into gardening. “Gardening is better than therapy…and you get tomatoes,” owner of Green House of Carlton Jim Fahrenholz said. With warmer weather on its way, gardening season is getting started. “It’s just kind of a good…

Lilac Lovefest Coming This Summer

April 28, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.– Summer events are being cancelled but some Duluth organizations are getting together to make a new event this summer. It’s called Lilac Lovefest and its being put on by the Lilac Hill Greenhouse in Hermantown, as well as Duluth Yoga, Visit Duluth and others. They want to prove that the Twin Ports has the longest lilac season in…

Trump Set to Order Meatpacking to Stay Open As Plants Deal with Staff Shortage

If this continues, experts say it could drastially effect the nation's food supply chain.

April 28, 2020

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis. On Tuesday President Donald Trump said he will sign a five-page executive order declaring meat processing plants critical infrastructure, ordering them to remain open–as facilities are dealing with a shortage of workers and an increase in demand. “We always work with the farmers,” Trump said. “There’s plenty of supplies, as you know this, plenty of supply, it’s distribution…