DULUTH, Minn. – COVID-19 is keeping Thomas the Tank Engine and his friend Percy from visiting Duluth this summer. Thomas usually attracts more than 17,000 kids and their parents to the Duluth Depot every year. The event is one of the North Shore Scenic Railroad’s biggest fundraisers of the year, but the loss goes beyond finances. The railroad’s general manager…
DULUTH, Minn. – This July, Essentia’s Polinsky Rehabilitation will have a new home at the healthcare provider’s Miller Hill Mall hub. The center will be moving from its home on East Second Street to the old Younkers building, which already houses other Essentia services including their personal fitness and therapy center that moved to the mall last fall. Leaders from…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– As the weather warms up, Superior residents have seen one community activity increase in popularity. Community Gardens in Superior have seen more people taking up spots than in recent years. The Oak Avenue Garden in Superior has doubled the amount of plots due to high demand. The garden was built in 2018 and has relied on volunteer support….
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The peaceful protest in Superior was a sigh of relief for businesses there that saw what happened in Minneapolis and decided to board up. One of them is the Keyport Liquor Store in the Super One Plaza on Belknap Street. “The most important thing is protecting our employees’ safety and then beyond that is our customers protecting…
DULUTH, Minn. – Many restaurants across the region have begun outdoor seating per the Minnesota governor’s order including at Sara’s Table Chester Creek Cafe. They have nine booths that can fit four people each along with a couple of tables out front. Owners say it’s a compromise between keeping people safe while having them enjoy their food on the patio….
SUPERIOR, Wis. – More than a hundred people protested at Superior’s first major rally in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis. Protesters are demanding an end to police violence and racism everywhere, including Superior. “We have had police brutality here on African American people,” said protester Taylor Whitaker. “Just because they haven’t been murdered doesn’t mean it won’t…
DULUTH, Minn.– This week starts the beach season for the city of Duluth and they have made some changes for the season. There will be no lifeguards on duty at the beaches. Those wanting information on swimming conditions can find it on their website or by looking at the signs posted along the point. Older signs have also been replaced…
DULUTH, Minn.– As Coronavirus restrictions around Minnesota have started loosening up, Canal Park in Duluth has been seeing bigger crowds lately. That’s welcome news for business owners as the summer tourist season begins. Canal Park isn’t as busy as usual for early June. Still, more people are visiting the area while businesses adapt to keep them safe. “It’s kind of…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– The Superior Fire Department is giving more details after last night’s fire at a landfill near Wisconsin Point. The cause of the fire is unknown but Superior Fire Department believes it was most likely caused by hot material at the landfill that smoldered and caught fire. Crews first used water to put out the fire before smothering the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – While the coronavirus pandemic continues, one local college is offering up more online degrees. UWS is providing two new undergraduate programs and master’s programs for this upcoming school year. The undergrad programs will be psychology and computer science while the master’s programs will focus on cybersecurity and school counseling. Officials want to make sure that people will…
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – The 2020 Itasca County Fair has been canceled, according to a Wednesday Facebook post from the Itasca County Agricultural Association President. Itasca County Agricultural Association President Melissa Johnson wrote: “This has not been an easy decision to make, but circumstances beyond our control have made it necessary. While disappointed that our gathering of friends and neighbors…
ELY, Minn. – Multiple fire crews were on the scene of a house fire in downtown Ely shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday. The fire broke out in a home located on South Central Avenue, according to the Ely Fire Department. Firefighters from Ely, Babbitt, and Morse-Fall Lake responded to the fire. According to the Ely Fire Chief, two male…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge set bail at $750,000 apiece Thursday for three fired Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting in the killing of George Floyd, as a memorial service took place just blocks away. Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng made their first appearances in Hennepin County District Court as friends, relatives and celebrities gathered to memorialize…
DULUTH, Minn. – The North Shore Scenic Railroad announced on Thursday that it has canceled the ‘Day Out With Thomas’ event due to COVID-19 safety concerns. The event was scheduled for the first two weekends in August. Event organizers said they came to the decision to cancel the event after taking direction from the State of Minnesota and following the…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Organizers of a Minneapolis memorial for George Floyd placed floral arrangements around a golden casket as mourners prepared to pay their respects. Memorial services to honor Floyd are taking place in three cities over six days. The first is Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis. The organizers want to acknowledge the meaning Floyd had in life to his large…
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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Three Minneapolis Police officers charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd will go before a judge for their first court appearances Thursday afternoon. J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao will go before the judge at 12:45 p.m. for their first appearances since being taken into custody Wednesday. The three men were charged with aiding…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 26,273 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 29 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,115 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 275,622 tests have been completed to date. There are 21,490 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 3,253 patients have required hospitalization…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior firefighters battled a fire at the landfill on Wisconsin Point Wednesday night. Smoke could be seen billowing in the air from the shorelines across Lake Superior in Duluth. Superior Mayor Jim Paine said the landfill has caught on fire in the past, so firefighters are experienced in getting it under control. Authorities say dozens of heavy…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 4, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather, William Seay
(Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP) SUPERIOR, Wis. – Residents in Superior will hold a peaceful protest in the parking lot of the Government Center Thursday afternoon to protest the murder of George Floyd and demand an end to racial violence. In a recent Facebook post, Mayor Jim Paine said he and Police Chief Nicholas Alexander have been in contact with…
CLOQUET, Minn.- Coronavirus continues to claim summer events throughout the Northland. Added to the list: the 4th of July fireworks and parade in Cloquet, along with the city’s Pinehurst Park natural ground pool. City officials decided to cancel the popular Independence Day festivities Tuesday, saying that it would be near impossible to limit the usual crowd of hundreds to whatever…
CLOQUET, Minn.-. The Cloquet Police Department now has a new Police Chief. After a nine month search interviewing candidates from across the country, it is the former Commander and Interim Chief Derek Randall who is shedding the “interim” from his title and stepping into the top role. “It’s a breath of relief for sure,” Randall said. Cloquet City Council voted…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Experts say mask-wearing and keeping distance from others seems to be the best way to approach protesting during this pandemic. Doctors say that outbreaks are expected even without protesting. With more crowds of people gathering together, there’s a higher chance of the virus making a presence in the community. “So it’s likely and we are expecting to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A local farmers market is back open in Superior. Superior Downtown Farmer’s Market is now open every Wednesday until the end of October. They have lots of garden plants, peppers, tomatoes, herbs, flowers, and baked goods for everyone to enjoy. Organizers say this year there is a bit of a change because of the pandemic. “This is…
DULUTH, Minn., and SUPERIOR, Wis. – Some businesses across the Northland are showing support for the protests happening in the Twin Cities, and some are turning heads with that support. Pizza Luce is one company that drew a lot of attention with a social media post made Tuesday night. The Minnesota-based pizza chain announced on Facebook it is suspending police…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Greater Downtown Council in Duluth continued their annual tradition of beautifying the community today. The council, local businesses and other volunteers were in Canal Park today. They were planting flowers in over 20 pots they placed around the area. Normally all volunteers would be planting in one spot but to stay social distant, they were doing it…
DULUTH, Minn.– The process of reopening Duluth City Hall to the public started today. It’s been closed for several weeks because of COVID-19 concerns. After a long wait, the city of Duluth is letting people back inside city hall. But that doesn’t mean safety precautions have ended. Duluth City Hall is now open again for the public in a limited…
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Auditor’s Service Center located on the backside of Miller Hill Mall has been quite busy since reopening this week. Right now, they are only allowing six people into the building at a time, making for a long line for those needing driver’s license renewals, tabs, or even paying your property taxes. “We have…
DULUTH, Minn. – On Tuesday, the members of AFSCME Local 66- City of Duluth voted to ratify a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Duluth to help preserve city jobs and protect the critical services Duluth-area residents deserve and demand. “We represent about 500 workers in our city and the vote to ratify this MOU shows that we as…
9:45 p.m. Update: Douglas County Sheriff Tom Dalbec says the body of the 6-year-old boy who went missing in Lake Superior in the Town of Lakeside was located around 7 p.m. in seven feet of water. Authorities say the boy and a 9-year-old girl were wading in waist-deep water when they encountered a drop-off area. By the time adults…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors on Wednesday expanded their case against the police who were at the scene of George Floyd’s death, charging three of the officers with aiding and abetting murder and upgrading the charges against the officer who pressed his knee on Floyd’s neck to second-degree murder. The most serious charge was filed against Derek Chauvin, whose caught-on-video treatment…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police Department’s K9 Luna has received a donation of a bullet and stab protective vest from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The donation came with a special sentiment embroidered on the vest which read, “In memory of K9 Haas, Duluth Police Department, MN.” Vested Interest in K9s, Inc was established in 2009. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is increasing charges against Derek Chauvin. According to a recent tweet from Sen. Klobuchar, Ellison is increasing charges against Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder and will also be charging the other three officers involved in the killing of George Floyd. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is increasing…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, weather, William Seay
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 25,870 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 14 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,086 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 265,718 tests have been completed to date. There are 21,169 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 3,203 patients have required hospitalization…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth announced today that it will begin the process of reopening City Hall to the public on an appointment-only basis. According to a recent press release, starting today the building will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for residents needing to meet with City staff. Anyone needing to meet with City staff…
CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet City Council has voted in a new police chief. With a 6-1 vote on Tuesday, the council voted to appoint Commander Derek Randall as the new Cloquet Police Department Chief. Randall has been with the department for 19 years and has been acting as the interim chief since September when it was announced that former…
DULUTH, Minn. – Back in April, the Great Lakes Aquarium was forced to furlough 46 employees after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses. Currently, 11 staff members report to work daily. Around 80 percent of the aquarium’s funding comes from ticket sales and field trips. Donations are being accepted through the attraction’s website to help…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, William Seay
(courtesy: Fox 9) ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — A judge on Tuesday blocked a chain of central Minnesota bars and restaurants from offering sit-down dining in violation of Gov. Tim Walz’s peacetime emergency order during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Stearns County judge issued a temporary injunction sought by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison against the owner of the “Shady’s” chain….
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is back open after being closed since March because of the pandemic. The museum reopened Monday. We’re told it’s been slower than usual, but staff are excited to have guests back in the building learning about veterans and military history in the Northland. “To allow people to learn some of…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – People were enjoying the warm temperatures on Wisconsin Point in Superior. Families spent the day swimming and building sandcastles out on the beach. “We don’t get it very often so, when we do, I like to take advantage of it,” said beachgoer Karen Sislo. “It doesn’t matter if it’s humid or really, really hot, I just like…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- At the corner of Belknap and Hammond in Superior Wednesday, a dozen or so young people peacefully held signs against the death of George Floyd and police brutality, cheered on by drivers honking their horns in support–amid rumors of protests and unrest in the city swirling for a few days. There was even talk of a protest overtaking…
DULUTH, Minn. – As hand sanitizers is still in high demand, the Salvation Army in Duluth is helping the community continue to have better access to it. The organization is offering free refills of liquid hand sanitizer to people who may need it. Anyone can is welcome to fill up their own container. Each person is allowed up to sixteen…
DULUTH, Minn. – A popular parking lot along the Lakewalk will be closed for the summer season starting Wednesday, June 3. Along with the parking lot closure, the owner of a popular eatery, the Lakewalk Galley, formally known as Crabby Ol’ Bill’s, is choosing to remain closed for the season as well. The owner says he has been in communication…
DULUTH, Minn. – Old Vermilion Trail normally opens the Tuesday after Memorial Day, and now that the hunting preserve is up and running, many people are heading outdoors to take their best shot with their summer league. “Just need to shoot one score a week for 12 weeks. Can be shot on any day of the week or you can…
CARLTON, Minn.– A combination of nice summer weather and loosening of state guidelines means some busy campgrounds in the Northland. On Monday, campgrounds in Minnesota reopened under phase II of Governor Walz’s Stay Safe Minnesota order. And campers didn’t waste any time, filling up different campgrounds around the area. “We just enjoy the outdoors and being able to camp,” said,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The tragic death of George Floyd and the injustice plaguing people of color is motivating the City of Superior to reflect on change. The Mayor of Superior is asking the minority community to provide feedback to help build a stronger community. A lot of pain and fear continues to be felt among communities of color throughout the…
