Senior Spotlight – 6/14
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Hometown Hero – 6/14
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Iron Range Woman Creates Facebook Group Dedicated To “Quarant-wining”
PENGILLY, Minn. — A Facebook group started by one woman on the Iron Range now has thousands of members with a goal of spreading joy to each other during Minnesota’s COVID-19 shutdown. Cassie Husmann, a Pengilly resident, said her sister had invited her into a Facebook group for women who wanted to surprise each other by leaving gift baskets on…
Lakewalk Portion Below Sister Cities Park Temporarily Closing for Construction
DULUTH, Minn.- A portion of the lakewalk will be temporarily closed Monday and Tuesday below the Sister Cities Park. Contractors will be onsite welding a steel plate extension to the existing sheet pile wall. A detour is posted through Gichi-ode’ Aking Park and reconnect the lakewalk to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Road…
Remembering Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson, and Isaac McGhie at Annual Gravesite Service
The ceremony is held each year to honor the three black men who worked with a traveling circus that had stopped in Duluth were publicly lynched.
DULUTH, Minn. – Members of the community visited the gravesites of Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson, and Isaac McGhie the evening before he 100th anniversary of their lynchings. The ceremony is held each year to honor the three black men who worked with a traveling circus that had stopped in Duluth were publicly lynched. The men were accused of raping a…
Duluth Public Schools Playgrounds Reopening on Monday
Officials with the district encourage hand-washing before and after visiting a playground.
DULUTH, Minn. – With the weather getting nicer and nicer Duluth Public Schools will reopen its playgrounds on Monday while slowing opening summer activities. The playgrounds at Lester Park, Lowell, Laura MacArthur, and Ordean East will be used for the Duluth KEY Zone program between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The public can use the parks after…
Jay Cooke Busy on National Get Outdoors Day
Humans and their pups were out in force enjoying what the state park has to offer without having to pay fees.
CARLTON, Minn. – The parking lot was packed at Jay Cooke State Park on Saturday with people taking advantage of no fees and 60-degree temperatures. “It’s amazing how a couple of hours outside can just boost your spirits and also just feel like kind of bringing you back to what matters most in life especially being with the people that…
Local Entertainer Sings for Neighbors in Front Yard Concert
Rickey Lee Biggs brought the song to Duluth's Lakeside neighborhood on Saturday.
DULUTH, Minn. – COVID-19 has prevented local musicians from getting out and doing their thing, but one entertainer was back at it, from the comfort of his front yard. Rickey Lee Biggs brought the song to Duluth’s Lakeside neighborhood. He has been practicing in his basement since the lockdown started to stay sharp. He says if musicians don’t keep at…
Dozens Peacefully Protest Outside Duluth City Hall; Calling to Defund Police
Despite the crowd, the number of people of color present was lacking.
DULUTH, Minn.- Voices demanding change after the death of George Floyd once again filled the grounds of Duluth City Hall Saturday, but this group of dozens organized under a slightly different version of the message than the group of thousands did two weeks before. Chants of “Defund the Police!” took on a very literal meaning aiming at the city’s budget….
Local Business Helps Damiano Center Fix Broken Windows
Heritage Window and Door, who put the windows in, decided to provide the labor for free to fix the windows that were broken during the recent protest.
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, a Duluth company launched a fundraiser to help a local community services center that was damaged during last week’s protests. The Damiano Center had rocks thrown into their windows and one of their doors busted during the protest. The center quickly worked to get their door repaired, but is now waiting to get their windows…
Red Flag Warning Issued Due to Dangerous Swimming Conditions on Park Point
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department has issued a red flag warning because of dangerous swimming conditions on Park Point beaches. The warning is effective until 10:00 a.m. Sunday. The warning means that wind and wave conditions can support rip currents, which are life-threatening to anyone entering the water. The fire department is telling swimmers to stay out of…
No Spike in Douglas County COVID-19 Cases After Restrictions Loosen
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Positive Coronavirus test results have doubled across Wisconsin since Governor Evers’ Safer-At-Home order ended last month. But counties in the northern part of the state like Douglas County have avoided a spike in cases. Douglas County health officials are surprised at the small amount of cases that have arose in the county. “These strategies have worked, in particular…
It’s National Red Rose Day
The Rose Man in Duluth sells roughly 100,000 roses a year.
DULUTH, Minn. – The flower of love doesn’t have to only be given to those you care for on Valentine’s Day. It can also share the love on National Red Rose Day. The red rose has been dubbed the symbol of love for many years. The popular flower is typically given by the dozen. The long-standing history suggests each rose…
Local Experts Talk About Kids and COVID-19
Local experts from Itasca County came together virtually today to talk about the importance of quality care and wellbeing for children during the pandemic.
ITASCA COUNTY – Local experts from Itasca County came together virtually today to talk about the importance of quality care and wellbeing for children during the pandemic. They say that socialization and having a routine structure are crucial to helping with youth development. They say some of the top programs, like 4-H and the Boy and Girls Club, are helpful…
Local Makeup Shop Sets Up Workshops
One local makeup shop is putting together workshops to help Northlanders in a variety of ways.
DULUTH, Minn. – One local makeup shop is putting together workshops to help Northlanders in a variety of ways. This week, Mix Cosmetiques on Woodland Avenue is teaching people how to make green cleaning products with items like baking soda, vegetable soap, and vodka. Store staff says it’s about keeping people clean and sanitized especially during the pandemic. “I think…
Wild State Cider Releases Lemonade Flavored Cider
The lemonade flavored cider is available from the taproom by the growler or glass.
DULUTH, Minn. – On Friday, Wild State Cider released a lemonade flavor, which is now available for purchase from the taproom in Lincoln Park. The flavor is made with fresh lemon juice, agave and no added sugar. Wild State said it took them a few months to get the cider right. Now, with their patio open for dine-in service, the…
UMD Announces Reopening Plan for Fall Semester
DULUTH, Minn.– University of Minnesota Duluth has announced its plans to reopen the campus for the fall semester today. Residence halls, dining spaces, and other public places will open this fall. Classes will start August 31. There will be no fall break so classes will end by Thanksgiving. Finals will be held virtually. Classes will be in-person, online, or a…
MN Board Of Pardons Issues A Posthumous Pardon For A Wrongfully Convicted African American Man in 1920 Rape In Duluth
It's the first time Minnesota has granted this type of pardon.
DULUTH, Minn. – The State of Minnesota is making amends for wrongfully convicting a man of committing a rape in Duluth back in 1920. The board unanimously voted to award Max Mason a posthumous pardon. This comes as the 100th anniversary of the lynching of three African American men in Duluth. It’s the first time Minnesota has granted this type…
The City Of Duluth Wants To Help Laid Off Workers
Those on the job hunt can also utilize services such as resume building and workshops.
DULUTH, Minn – Many companies throughout the northland have recently laid off hundreds of employees as a way to recover from the financial difficulties of the Covid-19 pandemic. And the City of Duluth and CareerForce is stepping in to help It can be difficult for many of the laid-off employees to know where to start. CareerForce staff says they are…
Lake Superior Zoo Open to the Public
From lions and bears to lemurs and peacocks, the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth has finally reopened to animal lovers everywhere.
DULUTH, Minn. – From lions and bears to lemurs and peacocks, the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth has finally reopened to animal lovers everywhere. With social distancing and masks for employees, Lake Superior Zoo is doing its best to keep the experience both fun and safe for visitors. “Being able to provide a park-like space and open air, safe space…
Duluth Public School Playgrounds to Reopen Next Week
DULUTH, Minn. – Many Duluth Public School playgrounds will reopen next week for school programs and public use, according to ISD 709 officials. On Monday, playgrounds at Lester Park, Lowell, Laura McArthur, and Ordean East will open for Duluth KEY Zone program and the public. The KEY Zone program will use the playgrounds from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 o.m. Monday…
Minnesota Senate Votes to end Walz Peacetime Emergency
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Senate has voted 38-29 to end Gov. Tim Walz’s peacetime emergency over the coronavirus, though the governor’s broad powers are likely to stay in place. Three Democratic senators — Paul Eken, Melissa Franzen, and John Hoffman — joined with all 35 Republicans voting yes. The House is currently debating a similar resolution, which majority…
Minnesota Senate GOP to Block Most Policing Overhaul Plans
(AP Photo/Steve Karnowski) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Key Republican lawmakers in Minnesota say they’ll block most of an ambitious effort by Democrats to remake policing in the state where George Floyd died and they plan to approve only a limited set of police accountability measures. Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka says there’s only a limited amount of time to act during…
City on the Hill Music Festival Postponed
DULUTH, Minn. – DULUTH, Minn. – The City on the Hill Music Festival has been postponed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Event organizers announced Friday that the music festival will now take place on August 6-7, 2021. City on the Hill President and Co-Founder Walt Aplin says the decision was made due to health and safety concerns, “It…
Minnesota Couple Charged With Murder
ANOKA, Minn. – The two suspects arrested Thursday afternoon in connection to the murder of a Makinen man have been formally charged. Authorities say 53-year-old J. Nicholas Cramer and 46-year-old Michelle L. Cramer have been charged with second-degree murder in the death of 47-year-old Frank Gerald Meyer. Meyer’s body was found in his garage on October 8, 209 by police…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, June 12
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 29,795 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 25 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,274 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 395,202 tests have been completed to date. There are 25,028 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 3,557 patients have required hospitalization…
Minnesota Board Grants Historic Posthumous Pardon for Black Man Wrongly Convicted in 1920 Duluth Rape
DULUTH, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Board of Pardons posthumously pardoned a man who was convicted in a 1920 rape case, which sparked the Duluth lynchings. The three-person pardon board, which includes Attorney General Keith Ellison and Gov. Tim Walz, voted unanimously Friday to pardon Max Mason. Mason was one of six black circus workers arrested for the alleged rape of a…
Regents Endorse University’s Fall Reopening Plan
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — University of Minnesota leaders have mapped out a plan to reopen classrooms, dormitories, and other common spaces this fall amid the coronavirus outbreak. The Board of Regents endorsed the plan Thursday and is expected to vote on it in July. The reopening plan includes some physical distancing, COVID-19 monitoring, testing, and isolation. The Star Tribune reports each of the…
Hometown Hero – 6/11
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Senior Spotlight – 6/11
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Community Garden Stays Busy
Gardening continues to be a popular activity in the Northland as people look for new ways to spend their time.
DULUTH, Minn. – Gardening continues to be a popular activity in the Northland as people look for new ways to spend their time. The Cook Home Community Garden on West Arrowhead Road has been going on for the past forty years. There are 92 plots at the garden and it is the largest garden community in the Duluth Community Garden…
St. Louis Co. Atty. Mark Rubin Supports Pardon Of Man Convicted In 1920 Duluth Rape Case Connected To Lynchings
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin says he is fully supportive of pardoning a now-dead former circus worker Max Mason who was one of six black men accused of raping a woman in Duluth, which ultimately lead to three historic lynchings downtown of Isaac McGhie, Elmer Jackson and Elias Clayton. On Friday, the Minnesota Board of Pardons…
Fond-du-Luth, Black Bear Casinos To Reopen With Restrictions June 15
DULUTH, Minn. – Excitement is building at Fond-du-Luth and Black Bear casinos as the official reopening date is set for Monday, June 15 at 10 a.m. Casino officials tell us there will be some noticeable changes, however, to balance entertainment with safety. Specifically at the Fond-du-Luth, all guests will get a non-contact temperature check at the door and everybody will…
New Businesses Open In Lincoln Park During Uncertainty Of The Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. – Opening a new business during a pandemic can definitely be a challenge, but some business owners are willing to take that leap of faith. The up and coming Lincoln Park neighborhood is home to a variety of businesses. Many have been hit hard by financial setbacks caused by Covid-19. With the pandemic curve starting to slightly flatten,…
King Of Creams Deploys Ice Cream Truck For Summer
Ice cream truck has a GPS for community access to find its location when riding around town.
DULUTH, Minn. – King of Creams in Duluth has deployed its ice cream truck for the summer. The truck has been serving up ice cream throughout neighborhoods in Duluth and Superior since 2008. The truck offers novelty bars and hand scooped ice cream. King of Creams typically lauches its ice cream truck in early April, but the pandemic put a…
Wisconsin to Give $40 Million in Aid to Hospitals
MADISON, Wis.– As healthcare providers around Wisconsin are working during the pandemic to keep everyone healthy, Governor Tony Evers is using money from the CARES Act to offer assistance to healthcare providers. The $40 million in assistance for hospitals will be based on the percentage of Medicaid claims paid to the hospital compared to all state Medicaid claims. The payments…
Minnesota Leaders Give Update Before Special Legislative Session
ST. PAUL, Minn.– After weeks of protests and unrest in Minnesota over George Floyd’s death and police brutality in general, Governor Walz says there needs to be some big changes when it comes to policing. “When bad people do bad things, they have to be held accountable, and not be protected,” said Rep. Rena Moran of District 65-A. Major topics…
Volunteers Assemble Face Shields for Frontline Workers
DULUTH, Minn. – Volunteer groups are assembling face shields for frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandmeic. The Heritage Center in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood has been filled with people making more than 30,000 face shields for Essentia Health. The volunteer drive is being organized by Ecolibrium3 and materials have been provided by Frost River Trading. The Duluth Woman’s Club is…
Hoops Brewing to Open Outdoor Beer Garden
Brewery also making plans to open indoor taproom at limited capacity
DULUTH, Minn. – Local breweries are gearing-up to reopens as safely as possible. Hoops Brewing in Canal Park is opening an outdoor beer garden Friday. The brewery will serve eight to 10 of its beers out of a tent in the back parking lot Wednesday through Saturday with food trucks occasionally stopping by. Hoops is also planning to reopen its…
Zeitgeist Arts Building Making Plans to Reopen After Shutdown
The community organization has a restaurant, bar, performance theater, and movie theater in their Downtown Duluth building
DULUTH, Minn. – Restaurants, bars, and theaters are reopening across Minnesota, and there’s one well-known local organization that has all that and more. The Zeitgeist Arts Building in Downtown Duluth is entering the recovery process after being hit hard by the shutdown. The non-profit is getting ready for a limited opening soon. Friday and Saturday night, Zeitgeist will open a…
Two Arrested in Anoka in Connection to Makinen Murder
ANOKA, Minn. — Two suspects were arrested Thursday afternoon on suspicion of aiding and abetting second-degree murder in the death of a Makinen man. FOX21 cannot name the suspects at this time because they have not been formally charged. St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office investigators and special agents with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension arrested a 53-year-old man and…
Duluth Art Institute Hosts Summer Camps
Summer camps are still happening at the Duluth Art Institute but in a virtual manner.
DULUTH, Minn. – Summer camps are still happening at the Duluth Art Institute but in a virtual manner. The institute is having several camps for both youth and teens that will be hosted on Zoom with a focus being on multimedia art projects, which include photography, painting and sculpture. Each camp will culminate with an online art exhibition of the…
Northland Colleges Prepare for Fall Semester
Colleges across the Northland are getting ready to start a new school year next fall but planning is much tougher than usual because of the pandemic.
DULUTH, Minn. – Colleges across the Northland are getting ready to start a new school year next fall but planning is much tougher than usual because of the pandemic. Coming this fall, area colleges are ready to offer more hybrid options for their students. Over at Lake Superior College in Duluth, both online and in-person classes are planned when the…
Lake Superior College to Resume On-Campus Courses for Fall
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College announced on Thursday that it will be resuming on-campus classes for the fall semester. LSC says they will continue online, blend/hybrid courses, and on-campus courses this upcoming fall semester which will begin on August 24. “Schools within the Minnesota State system, including LSC, were officially informed on Tuesday that we can resume on-campus courses…
UW Panel to Consider Recommending Johnsen as New President
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A search committee is set to meet Friday to discuss whether to recommend University of Wisconsin System regents hire Jim Johnsen as system president. UW officials have been searching for a new president since October when Ray Cross announced he would step down as soon as a successor could be found. Johnsen has served as president…
Final Tests of Some COVID-19 Vaccines to Start Next Month
(AP) – The first experimental COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. is on track to begin a huge study next month to prove if it really can fend off the coronavirus, while hard-hit Brazil is testing a different shot from China. Shots made by Moderna Inc. and the National Institutes of Health and by China’s Sinovac work in different ways. Moderna…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, June 11
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 29,316 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 13 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,249 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 381,841 tests have been completed to date. There are 24,870 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 3,522 patients have required hospitalization…
Dow sinks 1,500 as Virus Cases Rise, Deflating Optimism
(AP) – Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street as coronavirus cases increase again, deflating recent optimism that the economy could recover quickly as lockdowns ease. The Dow fell more than 1,500 points and the S&P 500 was on track for its worst day in nearly three months. Many market watchers have been saying that a scorching comeback in the…
Midday Update 6-11-20
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, June 11, 2020
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 11, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: midday update
Black Bear Casino Resort Reopening Next Week
CARLTON, Minn. – Black Bear Casino Resort announced Thursday that it will be reopening next week. According to Black Bear’s website, they will be re-opening at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 15. During Phase 1 of reopening the new hours of operation will be 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. every day. Some changes that have been implemented for reopening include new…
