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Senator Amy Klobuchar Introduces Bill To Save Independent Live Music Venues

About 90% of venue owners in the nation have reported they are at risk of closing without extra financial support.

July 30, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

MINNESOTA – Independent live music and entertainment venues across the nation are continuing to feel the devastating effects of the global pandemic. As a result, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Texas Senator John Cornyn are introducing a bill to help keep those venues from going under. About 90% of venue owners in the nation have reported they are at…

DNA, Public Genealogy Databases Lead To Arrest In 1986 Chisholm Cold Case

Suspect Michael Carbo Jr., 52, of Chisholm was arrested Wednesday just hours after the DNA match.

July 29, 2020

Andrew Kirov, Dan Hanger,

CHISHOLM, Minn. – Three decades since the rape and murder of Nancy Daugherty in the close-knit city of Chisholm, a 52-year-old man, Michael Carbo Jr., living in that very community was arrested for the crime Wednesday on probable cause of second-degree murder. “This is the day Nancy Daugherty’s family and all of Chisholm have waited for, for over 34 years….

Gary New Duluth Rec Center Distributes Food Bags from YMCA Summer Food Service

Volunteers say the meals help in the food desert of Gary New Duluth.

July 29, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Some people in Gary New Duluth Wednesday spent the warm sunny weather handing out bags of food to those in need. The Duluth Area YMCA Summer Food Service Program has been giving out grab-and-go meal bags at the Gary New Duluth Recreation Center since March. The bags included juice, healthy snacks, and produce from the community garden. A…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, July 29

July 29, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 52,947 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 9 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,589 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 993,091 tests have been completed to date. There are 46,636 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 5,077 patients have required hospitalization…

Sir Benedicts Tavern Temporarily Closed due to ‘Team Member Illness’

July 29, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake announced on their Facebook page Tuesday that they have decided to temporarily close due to a “team member illness.” The restaurant wrote, “Out of an abundance of caution Sir Ben’s will be temporarily closed due to a team member illness. Our team has always had the health and safety of our…

Mayor Frey Closes all Indoor Bar Areas in Minneapolis due to COVID-19 Pandemic

July 29, 2020

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is closing all indoor bar areas due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The emergency regulation, which goes into effect at 5 p.m. on Aug. 1, also covers taprooms, distilleries, nightclubs, and restaurants with a bar area. This does not mean, however, that bars must close their doors. The bar areas within restaurants and other…

City of Duluth Working to Resolve Water Pressure Issue in West Duluth

July 29, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – UPDATE: The City of Duluth says the low water pressure issue affecting residents in West Duluth Wednesday has been resolved. The city said in a recent press release, “The City of Duluth was able to locate a valve that had partially closed due to maintenance being done in another section of the water system. The valve has…

Canal Park Grandma’s Saloon & Grill, Little Angie’s to Temporarily Close After Employees Test Positive for COVID

July 29, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Two Canal Park restaurants will be temporarily closing due to employees testing positive for COVID-19. Grandma’s Saloon & Grill in Canal Park announced on Wednesday that a second employee at the restaurant has tested positive for COVID-19 and an employee has now tested positive at the Little Angie’s restaurant as well. The announcement was made on the…

State Moves Prisoner Intake From St. Cloud due to COVID-19

July 29, 2020

The Associated Press,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Corrections is moving the state’s prisoner intake operations from the St. Cloud prison where the number of coronavirus cases has spiked. The intake function will move to the Lino Lakes prison north of the Twin Cities this week, and will remain there “for the foreseeable future” to allow the St. Cloud…

Aluminum Can Shortage Having Huge Impacts On Northland Breweries And Cideries

Canned beverage sales account for 90% of revenue for Bent Paddle Brewing.

July 28, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Breweries and cideries in the Northland are being thrown another curveball as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. A national aluminum can shortage is beginning to have major impacts on those businesses, which is causing some big concerns. Many breweries and cideries are scrambling to get their hands on a supply of aluminum cans to survive the…

Duluth Mayor Reacts to Costco Officially Coming to the City

July 28, 2020

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. –With about $2 million in tax breaks now approved for infrastructure improvements, Costco is officially coming to Duluth next fall. After a year of negotiating with the retailer, Duluth Mayor Emily Larson said she’s excited that both the city and county tax abatement proposals were approved. St. Louis County commissioners unanimously approved $650,000 in tax abatement for Costco…

Local Campgrounds Busy This Summer

All sites are full at Buffalo Valley Campground

July 28, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

MIDWAY TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Local campgrounds are having what could be their busiest summer ever. One campground manager tells us it’s tough to get a site between Duluth and Canada. All 130 campsites are full at Buffalo Valley Campground. Manager Darrell Eckenberg says weekend sites are filling up weeks in advance. “My phone doesn’t stop ringing now. It starts at…

Duluth Police: Use of Force Incident ‘Within Policy and Training’

July 28, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department announced on Tuesday that they have determined the officers involved in a weekend use-of-force incident were acting within proper policy and training. The arrest in question happened on Saturday during a traffic stop near the West 4600 Block of Grand Avenue around 10:30 a.m. During the stop officers recognized the passenger in the…

St. Louis County Board Approves Costco Tax Break

July 28, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Board unanimously approved a $ 650,000 tax break on Tuesday for the new Costco store. This comes after the Duluth city council also unanimously approved a tax abatement last week of 1.3 million. The company plans to build the store on the corner of Arrowhead and Haines roads. The tax breaks will be…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, July 28

July 28, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 52,281 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 4 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,580 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 979,988 tests have been completed to date. There are 45,987 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 5,028 patients have required hospitalization…

Injured Female Rescued From Island on Kettle River

July 28, 2020

Site Staff,

PINE COUNTY, Minn. – The Pine County Sheriff’s Office says a female was rescued Tuesday morning after breaking her leg on an island on the Kettle River. Pine County 911 says they received a call around 7:40 a.m. of an injured female stuck on an island between Sandstone and Hinckley. Pine County deputies, MN DNR, Hinckley Fire, and Essentia Ambulance…

Minnesotans Receiving Mysterious Packets of Seeds From China

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture Advises Minnesotans to Not Plant the Seeds

July 28, 2020

Brett Scott,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – On Monday, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced they’ve had multiple reports of residents receiving unsolicited packages of seeds appearing to come from China. “We’re uncertain what these seeds may be and why people are receiving these unsolicited packages,” said Denise Thiede, MDA’s Seed Unit Supervisor. “Until we know more, we encourage people to contact…

Prosecutors Want no Audio-Visual Coverage of Cops’ Trials

July 28, 2020

The Associated Press,

(Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office via AP) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors in the cases against four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd said Monday that they do not want audio or visual coverage of the trials, but they did not provide a reason. Derek Chauvin and three other former officers are scheduled to go on trial in March….

Congressman Pete Stauber Speaks on Legislative Session While Attending Trump Visit

July 27, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

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…

Ivanka Trump Visits Duluth

Nearly 500 companies have signed the Pledge to Americas Workers.

July 27, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

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….

Protesters Rally Outside of Duluth Pack During Ivanka Trump Visit

Some protesters believe hosting Ivanka Trump will have a negative effect on Duluth Pack's reputation.

July 27, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Dozens of protesters gathered outside of Duluth Pack to protest the visit of the president’s daughter. Many of them are calling for change expressing frustration over the administration’s handling of the Covid-19 outbreak. One protester was even dressed as a doctor from the medieval times of the black plague. “So my question is, who speaks for the…

Vikings’ Infection Control Officer Tests Positive for COVID

July 27, 2020

The Associated Press,

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,…

Cloquet’s County Seat Theater to Perform Play in August

Theater will have 47 of its 140 seats available for production of 'The Boys Next Door'

July 27, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

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,…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, July 27

July 27, 2020

Site Staff,

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 Area Businesses Experience Impact of COVID-19

U.S., Canada Border Closure Impacts Businesses in the International Falls Area

July 27, 2020

Brett Scott,

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…

Thousands Attend Effie, MN Rodeo Protesting Governor Walz’s COVID-19 Restrictions

Billed as largest longest running rodeo in country, many protested what they called Government overreach.

July 25, 2020

Arman Rahman,

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…

Ivanka Trump to Visit Duluth Monday

July 25, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

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…

Coin Shortage Impacting The Northland

Consumers are being asked to spend coins or use exact change when making purchases.

July 25, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

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…

Thunderbird Mall In Virginia Gets A Name Change

Three national brands are interested in opening stores at Uptown Virginia.

July 25, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

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…

Minnesota Craft Beer Magazine ‘The Growler’ to End 8-Year Run with August 2020 Issue

July 24, 2020

Site Staff,

(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…

Feds Send Team to Evaluate Minnesota’s Coronavirus Response

July 24, 2020

The Associated Press,

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….

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, July 24

July 24, 2020

Site Staff,

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…

Canal Park Grandma’s Saloon & Grill Partially Closing After Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

July 24, 2020

Site Staff,

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 Mayor, Police Chief Talk ‘Defund the Police’ Movement

Mayor Emily Larson and Police Chief Mike Tusken believe the Duluth Police Department is a leader with its holistic approach to policing.

July 23, 2020

Dan Hanger,

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…

St. Louis County Rescue Squad Is Looking For Donations

July 23, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

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…

Art Gallery Does Virtual Showcase

July 23, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

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…

Itasca County Officials Provide Update on COVID-19, Senior Living Facilities

Cases of COVID-19 Continue to Climb in Itasca County

July 23, 2020

Brett Scott,

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – Officials say coordination has been key to successful COVID-19 response strategies inside long term care facilities in Itasca County. Health professionals and management from many of the senior care facilities in the county provided an update Thursday morning on response efforts. Management from The Emeralds at Grand Rapids report they haven’t had any new cases of…

Lake Superior Art Glass Hosts Marble Scavenger Hunt

This is the first time Lake Superior Art Glass has put on the scavenger hunt.

July 23, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s National Marble Day and in celebration, Lake Superior Art Glass hid 10 marbles around Canal Park for people to find. Making the marbles is a specialty of the owner, so their team took the opportunity to participate in the national day. Anyone who finds the marble can keep them. Management hopes this event boosts their business….

Justice, Lane Bryant Stores to Close as Ascena Retail Group Files for Bankruptcy

July 23, 2020

Site Staff, The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — The operator of Ann Taylor and Lane Bryant filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday, the latest retailer to do so during the pandemic. Mahwah, New Jersey-based Ascena Retail Group Inc., which operates nearly 3,000 stores mostly at malls, had been dragged down by debt and weak sales for years. As part of its bankruptcy…

Gov. Walz Signs Police Accountability Bill

July 23, 2020

Site Staff,

(John Autey/Pioneer Press via AP,Pool) ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Gov. Tim Walz signed the Minnesota Police Accountability Act into law Thursday. State lawmakers passed the measure earlier this week at the end of their special session. The bill includes several reforms, including a ban on chokeholds and so-called “warrior training”, requiring officers to intervene if another officer uses unreasonable force and adding…

Free COVID-19 Testing Offered on Iron Range Next Week

July 23, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – St. Louis County officials say free COVID-19 testing will be made available on the Iron Range next Tuesday and Wednesday. The drive-thru testing will be held at the St. Louis County Fairgrounds on Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Anyone can be tested even if you…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, July 23

July 23, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 48,721 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 9 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,561 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 905,315 tests have been completed to date. There are 42,524 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 4,818 patients have required hospitalization…

Minnesota Governor to Sign Police Accountability Bill

July 23, 2020

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign a police accountability bill into law Thursday that includes a ban on neck restraints like the one that was used on George Floyd before his death in Minneapolis. The bill, passed by the Legislature earlier this week, also bans chokeholds and so-called warrior-style training, which critics say promotes excessive force….

Duluth Hotel Industry Slowly Picking Up, Hoping to Reach Last Summer Numbers

According to Visit Duluth hotels citywide during the pandemic saw 15-20% of available rooms early at their lowest point.

July 22, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The largest hotel in Duluth, Holiday Inn and Suites on First Street Downtown says while business doesn’t look like last summer, it is picking up. The staff at Holiday Inn say occupancy is down 50% from what it was last summer. According to Visit Duluth hotels citywide during the pandemic saw 15-20% of available rooms early at their…

Live Music, Lake Shore Views Back for Wednesday Night at Glensheen

The weekly celebration is back through August at 250 person capacity.

July 22, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Wednesday nights are busy at Glensheen Mansion once again, as their “Wednesday Night at Glensheen” weekly celebrations are on now through August. Attendees can come for free and sit outside and enjoy some drinks and music every Wednesday night from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. This year only 250 people are allowed anywhere on the grounds at a…

Gov. Walz Says Mask Mandate Will Help Keep Businesses Open, Infection Rate Down

As of Saturday masks will be required in all indoor public spaces.

July 22, 2020

Arman Rahman,

MINNESOTA- On Wednesday, Minnesota joined over two dozen other states in requiring masks to be worn in all indoor public places statewide. That new Executive Order by Governor Tim Walz goes into effect Saturday morning. You can find the full executive order here. “This is a small sacrifice for a potentially big gain,” Gov. Walz said. “The upside of the…

Little Mariners Child Care Center to Open in Silver Bay

Center aiming to open this fall in the William Kelley School

July 22, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

SILVER BAY, Minn. – A childcare shortage across much of the Northland has become even more urgent during this pandemic, especially in less populated towns. Now, a childcare center is expected to open in Silver Bay to help with the growing demand. Little Mariners Child Care Center is on course to open this fall. The center is expected to greatly…

Thrift Stores Are Becoming Another Resource For Back-To-School Shopping

Studies show parents across the country spend an average of about $700 per child during the back to school season.

July 22, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The school year is quickly approaching, and many parents may be facing some challenges as they work to get their kids prepared. Many are turning to thrift stores as the pandemic continues to create financial struggles. Studies show parents across the country spend an average of about $700 per child during the back to school season. Due…

It’s National Hot Dog Day

On average Americans eat more than 5 million hot dogs between Memorial Day to Labor Day.

July 22, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

CLOQUET, Minn. – If you want to relish in the joys of a good old fashion hot dog, here’s your chance because it’s National Hot Dog Day. The holiday is celebrated every year to pay homage to the popular summer fan favorite. On average Americans eat more than 5 million hot dogs between Memorial Day to Labor Day. One of the…

Cloquet Mayor Reacts To Passing Of Mask Ordinance

July 22, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Less than 24 hours before Governor Tim Walz made his announcement the Cloquet City Council approved an ordinance requiring residents to wear masks while at indoor businesses. Cloquet Mayor Roger Maki initially had some concerns the vote would fail. He says although the vote was not unanimous he is grateful for the councilors who changed their minds….