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Walz to Emphasize COVID-19 Recovery in Next 2-Year Budget

January 26, 2021

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Tim Walz will today propose a two-year budget with a heavy focus on helping Minnesota recover from the impacts of COVID-19. The budget Walz is planning to announce at 12:00 p.m. is expected to top $50 million. It will emphasize assistance to small businesses, help for working families affected by the disease itself or…

My Pillow CEO Banned from Twitter

It was not immediately clear which posts by Lindell on Twitter triggered the suspension of his account.

January 26, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

(AP) – Twitter has permanently banned My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell’s account after he continually perpetuated the baseless claim that Donald Trump won the 2020 U.S. presidential election. A Twitter spokesperson said in a statement that it decided to ban Lindell, who founded bedding company My Pillow, due to “repeated violations” of its civic integrity policy. The policy was implemented…

Starks Academy After School Program Provides Homework Help, Place to Play During Pandemic

"Seal the Cracks" at the Encounter Youth Center features activities and games and help with schoolwork from tutors.

January 25, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- As some elementary students across Duluth head back to the classrooms, some volunteers with the Northland Youth Basketball Alliance and Starks Academy are offering a place where kids of all ages can come to play, and get help with schoolwork. It’s called “Seal The Cracks.” For two hours after school at the Encounter Youth Center on First Street…

K-2nd Graders Welcomed Back Into Duluth Schools — With Precautions

While reassuring parents the school is taking many precautions, officials say a good portion of students have been kept at home by some moms and dads.

January 25, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- On Monday, Kindergartners through 2nd Graders in the Duluth School District returned to their classrooms for the first time since November, after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz officially allowed elementary schools to reopen starting January 18th. “I am truly elated to be back at school,” said Homecroft Elementary Principal Tom Cawcutt. In Duluth, the rest of elementary schoolers Grades…

Proctor Senior Awarded Medal of Honor Scholarship

January 25, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – One lucky Proctor student received the Mike Colalillo Medal of Honor scholarship on Monday. Senior Courtney Werner was presented with the $1,500 scholarship after writing an essay about her great grandfather, Thomas Werner, who served during World War II. Courtney said she was able to learn more about her roots through the writing process while keeping her…

Maintenance On The Aerial Lift Bridge Begins

Traffic will be limited to one lane between the hours of 6 a.m. and 4 p.m.

January 25, 2021

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – City crews began routine maintenance on the Aerial Lift Bridge on Monday. City officials say during the shipping off-season is a prime opportunity to make any necessary upgrades. Over the next few weeks, crews will be checking to make sure operations on the bridge are working properly. The city also received a grant for more than 400,000…

Ideally You Weight Loss Helps Clients Looking to Start Weight Loss Journey

Owner Cindi Johnson went through the process herself which led her to opening up the clinic.

January 25, 2021

Claudia Chakamian,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – In 2017, Ideally You Weight Loss opened its doors in Hermantown, looking to help those trying to start a weight loss journey. “I feel my entire career has been all about helping people and that’s really why I wanted to open this because I know the struggles personally of having to deal with a weight problem,” health…

Misinformation About Covid-19 And Vaccine Can Lead To Bad Decision Making

"If you don't have good information, you can't make good choices for what you choose to do," said Dr. Kristina Krohn, an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School.

January 25, 2021

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. -The spreading of misinformation about the Coronavirus and its preventative vaccine is a common concern among medical experts. They’re worried misreporting of facts about the health crisis can make it harder to protect the public. There are plenty of rumors medical experts would like to clear up. “Anything that tells you it’s not something that we spread just…

City Looks For Public Feedback On Upcoming Reconstruction Project Of East Superior Street

A virtual meeting is being held on January 28th at 4 p.m.

January 25, 2021

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The reconstruction of East Superior Street between 45th and 60th Avenue East is expected to happen later this year and city officials are gearing up for the project by asking for public feedback. The project would include repaving that portion of East Superior Street. Construction crews will also be upgrading sidewalks to bring them up to standards…

Duluth Officer Charged In Shooting Wants Case Dismissed, County Attorney Disagrees

January 25, 2021

Dan Hanger,

2015 photo on City of Rosemount’s website congratulating Officer Tyler Leibfried on his new job with the Duluth Police Department. DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin is opposing a Duluth police officer’s request to dismiss charges against him in a shooting that injured an unarmed man. Tyler Leibfried, 28, is facing two felony firearm charges, including one…

Project Blue Light Honors Frontline Workers Around the Northland

January 25, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.– Frontline workers of all kinds continue their hard work to during the pandemic and now, 11 county and tribal public health departments have a way to say ‘thank you’ with Project Blue Light. Landmarks and businesses will be lit up blue this week across the Northland to honor their hard work. And they are encouraging everyone to…

Benedictine Health Center Gets Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

January 25, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– As COVID-19 vaccinations continue around the country, one health center right here in the Northland reached a big milestone for those at the facility. In late December, residents and staff at the Benedictine Health Center in Duluth received their first dose of the Moderna vaccine. Now on Monday, they were able to get their second shot. “Lots of…

Auto Shops Advising Good Winter Vehicle Habits with Colder Temps

January 25, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.– With the recent cold snap, local auto shops are reminding everyone of some good winter car care habits. Accurate Auto Repair up on Hermantown road has been seeing more repairs for alternators, batteries and starters this winter. They say it’s always a good idea to have good set of winter tires and to make sure that the vehicle’s…

First Known U.S. Case of Brazilian COVID-19 Variant Discovered in Minnesota

January 25, 2021

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) – A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States. The Minnesota Department of Health said the variant, known as Brazil P.1 variant, was found in a person who had recently traveled to Brazil. The variant is thought to be more…

Gov. Walz Unveils ‘Due North’ Education Plan

January 25, 2021

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – On Monday, Gov. Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan unveiled the Due North Education Plan which the governor’s office says is focused on ensuring every child in Minnesota receives a high-quality education regardless of race or zip-code. “As a former classroom teacher for over 20 years, I’ve seen firsthand how a high-quality education shapes students’…

$1M Powerball Lottery Ticket Sold at Superior Kwik Trip

January 25, 2021

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Powerball ticket purchased in Superior has made one lucky person $1 million dollars richer. According to the Wisconsin Lottery, the winning Powerball ticket was sold at the Kwik Trip on Tower Avenue. Someone in Superior had a spectacular weekend. $1,000,000 Powerball winning ticket sold at Kwik Trip on 2807 Tower Ave in #Superior for Saturday 01/23…

Wisconsin Doctors Back Mask Ban as Legislature Eyes Repeal

January 25, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Medical Society on Monday announced its opposition to a Republican-authored resolution that would overturn the statewide mask mandate put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The state Senate planned to vote Tuesday on the resolution. The Assembly, also in session on Tuesday, has not said if it will vote on the resolution….

Minnesota Shifts Communication Vaccination Signup to Lottery

January 25, 2021

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Jim Mone) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz on Monday announced changes in the sign-up process for a community vaccine program for seniors, teachers, and child care workers after heavy demand last week crashed a website and angered many people who could not get through. State officials have shifted from a first-come, first-served system to a lottery that allows…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, January 25

January 25, 2021

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 794 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota on Monday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 455,783 in the state. Health officials also reported 3 news deaths bringing the death total to 6,098 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 6,388,959 tests have been completed to date. There…

Midday Update 1-25-21

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, Jan. 25, 2021

January 25, 2021

Brett Scott,

FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama provide a look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News

Dozens of Activities Planned for 2021 Lake Superior Ice Festival

The Lake Superior Ice Festival Will Take Place Friday, Jan. 29 and Saturday, Jan. 30

January 25, 2021

Brett Scott,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Fire and ice will come together at the 2021 Lake Superior Ice Festival happening Friday, Jan. 29 – Saturday, Jan. 30. Event organizers are thrilled to be moving forward with this year’s festivities as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause many annual happenings to be canceled. Safety measures will be in place. Organizers will be utilizing the…

Biden to Drop Trump’s Military Transgender Ban

January 25, 2021

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to issue an executive order to reverse a Pentagon policy that largely bars transgender individuals from joining the military. Doing so would dump a ban ordered by his predecessor, Donald Trump, in a tweet during his first year in office. A person briefed on the decision tells The Associated Press that the…

Morning Update 1-25-21

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, Jan. 25, 2021

January 25, 2021

Brett Scott,

FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama provide a look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, FOX 21 Local News, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, News

Budweiser Joins Coke, Pepsi Brands in Sitting Out Super Bowl

January 25, 2021

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time since 1983, when Anheuser-Busch used all of its ad time to introduce a beer called Bud Light, the beer giant isn’t advertising its iconic Budweiser brand during the Super Bowl. Instead, it’s donating the money it would have spent on the ad to coronavirus vaccination awareness efforts. The decision to not do…

Less Than 5% of Minnesotans Have Received 1 Vaccine Dose

January 25, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The number of Minnesotans who have received at least the first dose of the two-shot COVID-19 vaccine is nearing a quarter-million or less than 5% of the population, the Minnesota Department of Health reported Sunday. A total of 247,415 Minnesotans have received at least one dose. More than 63,000 people have received both shots to complete their…

House Sending Trump Impeachment to Senate, GOP Opposes Trial

January 25, 2021

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is set to bring the impeachment article against Donald Trump for the Senate trial. But a growing number of Republican senators say they oppose the proceedings against the former president. That’s a sign of the dimming chances that Trump will be convicted on the charge that he incited a siege of the U.S. Capitol. House…

Fans Cheer on UMD Men’s Hockey at AMSOIL Arena for First Time in Months

In addition to family members, a limited number of tickets were available to students -- which reportedly sold out quickly.

January 24, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- As the UMD Men’s Hockey Team returned from quarantine after a COVID situation postponed their series last week, cardboard cutouts weren’t the only ones cheering them on — fans welcomed the Bulldogs back to AMSOIL, for the first time since March. “It’s nice,” said young Noah Wise seeing the game with his dad Sunday. “We’ve been waiting for…

UMD Students Learn Unique Sport of Snowkiting

January 24, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– It was a chilly and windy day out on Island Lake. But to a group of UMD students, it might not be such a bad thing. Led by the UMD Outdoor Recreation Program, a group of around a dozen current and former UMD students came out to the lake Sunday afternoon to enjoy a different kind of winter…

Rural Wisconsin Town Welcomes Two New Businesses

Owners say their goal is to have the coffee and cones portion of the business open by March 1st.

January 24, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

WASCOTT, Wisc. – “I just like people. I like to be around people,” Wascott Coffee, Cones and Cuts Co-Owner, Lynn Anderson says. She has 27 years of experience in the cosmetology industry. “Doing hair makes people feel good,” she says. Anderson saw a need to open a salon with other options being a thirty minute commute. “I thought it would…

Hank Aaron Memorabilia in High Demand at Local Shops

January 24, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

SUPERIOR, Wis.– With the passing of baseball legend Hank Aaron on Friday, it’s been a busy time for sports memorabilia shops as fans find ways to embrace his legacy. Globe News in Superior has been seeing more people coming and calling into the store over the weekend to get whatever gear they could, including a card of ‘Hammering Hank’ from…

Make a Difference Conference Goes Virtual

Event coordinators throughout the region have had to be more flexible due to the pandemic.

January 23, 2021

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn.- Event coordinators throughout the region have had to be more flexible due to the pandemic. For instance, the Make a Difference Conference, hosted by Youth in Action, was held at the DECC last year, had about 400 participants. This year’s conference will be virtual. The conference itself focuses on youth in the area and equips them to invest…

Dozens Protest Enbridge’s Line 3 Replacement on Streets Near Backus, MN

Enbridge maintains Line 3 has been repeatedly approved "based on six years of fact and science based regulatory and permitting review."

January 23, 2021

Arman Rahman,

BACKUS, Minn.- A large protest near Backus, Minnesota Saturday called on President Joe Biden to stop Enbridge from constructing the Line 3 Pipeline Replacement, protesters said, just as he did the Keystone Pipeline this week. According to organizers, approximately 200 people gathered on the streets near Backus. This comes just a day after a protester was safely removed from a…

‘Go Fund Me’ Effort Raises Thousands for Local Teen After Skiing Accident

January 23, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– Duluth East Junior Mason Branstrator’s life changed forever on Monday after a skiing accident left him seriously injured. Now as he and his family brace for the road ahead, they’re getting some help along the way. “I went off of a jump and was in the air backwards and next thing I know, I’m in the hospital,” said…

‘Pop-Up Pantry’ Brings Food to Hundreds in Gary New Duluth

January 23, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– Over in Gary-New Duluth today, hundreds stopped by a pop-up food pantry to paying a small fee for groceries they need in an area that has been labeled a food desert. Ruby’s Pantry held the pop-up at the Mission Creek Church. For just 20 dollars or less, people were able to get a shopping cart full of food…

Larry King, Broadcasting Giant for Half-Century, Dies at 87

January 23, 2021

Arman Rahman,

Larry King arrives at Trump Tower in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Larry King, the suspenders-sporting everyman whose broadcast interviews with world leaders, movie stars and ordinary Joes helped define American conversation for a half-century, died Saturday. He was 87. King died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, his production company, Ora Media, tweeted. No cause…

Masks Required at All Airports Across the Country

With Biden assuming the office this week, he has signed a mask mandate for interstate travelers at airports throughout the country.

January 22, 2021

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – With Biden assuming the office this week, he has signed a mask mandate for interstate travelers at airports throughout the country. The Duluth International Airport has already been implementing masks inside of the airport because of the city-wide mask mandate. They say their customers have adapted well to the situation. “Because that’s already required here, for travelers…

Vaccination Pilot Program Begins on Iron Range

January 22, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.– Mountain Iron is one of the places administering the COVID-19 vaccine to adults over 65 education and child care workers as part of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s new vaccine pilot program. COVID-19 vaccinations are ramping up in St. Louis County with more than 10,000 shots given out so far. And over in Mountain Iron, the next step…

$1 Billion Mega Millions Hype Hitting Northland

January 22, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– Mega millions? More like mega billions as the jackpot jumps above $1 billion for just the third time ever. And people in the Northland are going out to get themselves a ticket. The owner of Korner Store in Gary New Duluth says all of the lottery news is exciting as Northlanders take their shot to see if they…

Dredging Project Leaves Aluminum Can Pieces Around Park Point

January 22, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– The City of Duluth and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are asking for people walking certain areas of Park Point Beach to keep a sharp eye out as decades old aluminum can pieces were found on the shore. The comers as pieces of shredded aluminum cans were found along the shipping canal on the lakeside to 13…

Blood Donations Are Critically Low; Health Experts Encouraging People to Donate

If you have had the vaccine, healthcare professionals say it is safe to give blood.

January 22, 2021

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Blood donations continue to be critically low during the pandemic. Donations are typically low in the winter, but as fewer people are choosing not to give blood during the pandemic the supply is becoming exhausted. Health officials say the U.S. blood supply is in stage yellow meaning there are only one to two days worth of blood…

Sacred Heart Music Center Struggling To Survive The Pandemic

"The pandemic has really hurt Sacred Heart," said Mark Nicklawske, a member of the board of directors for Sacred Heart.

January 22, 2021

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Sacred Heart Music Center and many other entertainment settings were among the first to shut down at the start of the pandemic. Now it is a big challenge to bounce back from the financial struggles. “The pandemic has really hurt Sacred Heart,” said Mark Nicklawske, a member of the board of directors for Sacred Heart. Sacred Heart…

Great Lakes Aquarium Introduces Otter Slide Race

The Great Lakes Aquarium has introduced a fundraiser to help them during these tough times.

January 22, 2021

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Great Lakes Aquarium has introduced a fundraiser to help them during these tough times. In what they call the Otter Slide Race, Northlanders can race using multiple outlets like skiing, snowshoeing, fat tire biking, or even pulling your kid on a sled throughout February. Some of the best racers will eventually be given prizes. “It’s important…

Flu Takes a Back Seat to COVID-19

As the COVID pandemic continues on, the flu has taken a back seat to the virus and numbers are down dramatically across the region.

January 22, 2021

Jane Kim,

NORTHLAND – As the COVID pandemic continues on, the flu has taken a back seat to the virus and numbers are down dramatically across the region. Both the flu and COVID-19 are transmitted in the same way, and prevention strategies for the coronavirus have helped out with the number of hospitalizations due to the flu. The current numbers for the…

Caribou Highlands Debuts Illuminated Winter Village

From Games to Fire Pits, Snacks and More, There's Something For Everyone to Enjoy

January 22, 2021

Brett Scott,

LUTSEN, Minn. – If you’re looking for something fun and exciting to do this weekend, you may want to take a trip up the North Shore. Staff at Caribou Highlands Lodge have created an outdoor Winter Village, complete with ice skating, giant ladder ball, and even a snow bocce ball court. The village is fully illuminated at night, and multiple…

Maintenance Work on Aerial Lift Bridge to Start Monday

January 22, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Beginning Monday, January 25, traffic will be limited across the Aerial Lift Bridge to one lane while maintenance work. The City of Duluth says crews will be working ten-hour shifts to get the work done as soon as possible. Traffic will be limited to one lane across the bridge between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. “Traffic flow…

NBC to Shut Down NBC Sports Network at End of 2021

January 22, 2021

The Associated Press,

(courtesy CNN/Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Getty Images) (AP) – NBC will shut down the NBC Sports Network at the end of the year. NBC Sports Chairman Pete Bevacqua announced the move in an internal memo to staff. NBC Sports Network is best known for carrying NHL and English Premier League games as well as NASCAR and IndyCar races. It also carries a significant…

Wisconsin Republicans Propose Getting Rid of Mask Mandate

January 22, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s statewide mask mandate would be overturned by the Republican-controlled state Legislature under a resolution that could be voted on as soon as Tuesday. Twenty-seven Republican lawmakers signed on to the resolution that was introduced on Thursday. It would have to pass both the Senate and Assembly in order to end the public health emergency and…

Trump Impeachment to Go to Senate Monday, Triggering Trial

January 22, 2021

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will send the article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer made the announcement on Friday. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell wants to postpone the impeachment trial until February to give the former president time to prepare his case. The House impeached Trump on a…

Minnesota Allocated Nearly 900K Vaccine Doses So Far

January 22, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials reported Friday the state has now been allocated 871,650 doses of federally controlled COVID-19 vaccine, up more than 240,000 doses from a week earlier. The state’s snapshot of progress in administering vaccines also showed that 214,050 people have gotten their first dose of a two-shot series, with 49,604 people having completed the two shots….

Wisconsin DNR Resists Starting Wolf Hunt Immediately

January 22, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is pushing back against Republican legislators seeking to implement a wolf hunting season immediately. The DNR held three wolf seasons from 2012 to 2014 before a federal judge placed Great Lakes wolves back on the endangered species list. Former President Donald Trump’s administration removed them from the list earlier this…