Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, News
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Corrections says a 73-year-old man who was a prisoner in Oak Park Heights has died after recently testing positive for COVID-19. The department said Monday that the man, who was not immediately identified, died at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. He tested positive for COVID-19 while he was being treated for terminal…
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is preparing to formally announce his national security team to the nation. Those being introduced during a Tuesday afternoon event are among Obama administration alumni whose roles in the upcoming administration signal Biden’s shift away from the Trump administration’s “America First” policies. The picks include former Secretary of State John Kerry to take…
DULUTH, Minn. – The warming center at the Rainbow Center is officially open to those in need. Organizers say they were hoping to open earlier in the season. However, with COVID protocols that needed to be established, there was a bit of a delay as they wanted to make sure the space was both available and safe for residents. “We’re…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Cider is doing a special deal in light of the governor’s orders last Wednesday to help support local businesses. The cidery will be doing a $1 off deal on its drinks if you bring in a takeout receipt from a locally owned bar or restaurant. The purpose of the deal is to bring light to the…
DULUTH, Minn. – This week, CHUM is giving away Thanksgiving food baskets to people in need of the essentials for a traditional holiday meal. Monday was the first day the organization handed out those boxes of food. Dozens of community members lined up outside Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Duluth patiently waiting to take a basket home. Those in line…
DULUTH, Minn. – From snow globes to holiday sweaters, the Bentleyville Gift Shop is officially open to the public and is ready to provide all kinds of holiday-esque items to visitors, near and far. The store is usually at Bayfront Festival Park in a smaller building but this year, the shop is located in Grandma’s Sports Garden for the purpose…
DULUTH, Minn. – The COVID-19 saliva testing site at the DECC is moving Tuesday into the DECC’s more spacious South Pioneer Hall. Drivers are asked to enter through the east entrance closest to the William A. Irvin and Marcus Duluth Cinema before parking and walking to “Door A” by the Curling Club entrance. Anybody from Minnesota or Wisconsin can get…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The annual Lake Superior Ice Festival in Superior is so far still a go this year, with changes to follow COVID-19 health guidelines. According to organizers the popular snow-slide is expected to be back, you’ll just need to bring your own sleds this time around with a limited supply of disinfected ones available for those who won’t be…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police are investigating the city’s 34th shooting of the year — this time in the Central Hillside neighborhood. Officers responded around 8:15 p.m. Monday to a report of the sound of shots fired in the area of 6th Avenue East and 6th Street. “Officers discovered evidence consistent with the report,” according to Ingrid Hornibrook, public information…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- While most people first think of lights when decorating for the holidays, Earth Rider Brewery in Superior doesn’t want you to forget about another way to “spruce” up your decor — wreaths. Balsam wreaths and Christmas trees from Duluth Flower Farm are being sold outside the Brewery on Tower Avenue. You can also buy some twine to wrap…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Husky Refinery in Superior makes another step forward in rebuilding after the 2018 explosion with a major piece of hardware stored at Fraser Shipyards — ready for installation. So far officials with Husky say the project is still pushed back a year after the pandemic halted construction from March until June, but they said they’re on track…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – More than 75 residents have tested positive for the coronavirus at a Twin Ports long term care facility. Four of those residents have since died. The Superior Rehabilitation Center has been suffering a COVID-19 outbreak since the start of November and is slowly working to bounce back from the surge in cases. Many of those individuals testing…
Yarn Harbor in Duluth is helping to warm up the city thanks to donations from local community members. Every year the store puts on an event to distributed hats, mittens, gloves to those in need. This year’s winter accessories are sprinkled around town in places like near the enrance of the Chester Creek Trail across from Burrito Union and at…
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth Mayor Emily Larson announced in a Facebook video today, several efforts that will take place on Wednesday, Nov.25, to thank frontline workers in the Twin Ports. “Last week, we lit the Lift Bridge and Enger Tower in purple to honor those who have died in Minnesota this year,” Mayor Larson said. “This week, on Wednesday, we will light…
DULUTH, Minn. – Turkey and stuffing and a whole lot of Thanksgiving goodness. Thanksgiving dinner is still being made at the DECC this year, and while the celebration has changed, Northlanders will still be able to enjoy home-cooked meals. Last week, 600 family Thanksgiving meal kits were delivered to families in need and this week, 2,600 meals will be made…
MINNEAPOLIS-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved one of the last remaining permits for Enbridge Energy’s planned Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement across northern Minnesota. Corps approval came Monday. All that remains now is for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to issue a storm water construction permit, and then for the Public Utilities Commission to give a final…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz sent a letter to legislative leaders Monday emphasizing the need for action to help provide relief for small businesses in the state affected by the pandemic. In a Monday statement from the governor’s office, Walz stated he is standing ready to call a special once the legislature agrees on a package to provide…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Lake Superior Ice Festival announced on Monday that the festival will return in 2021. Festival organizers say the free family-friendly festival will be held at Barker’s Island from January 29 through January 30. The Title Sponsor for the 2021 festival will be Superior Refinery. “The 2021 Lake Superior Ice Festival is a great opportunity to bring…
HIBBING, Minn. – Two Hibbing men have been arrested and charged for drug and property crimes following a Thursday afternoon drug bust according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. According to reports, the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force along with the Hibbing Police Department and St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant around 1:50…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota officials urge residents to download a free app for their smartphones that will notify them if someone who’s been near them later tests positive for the coronavirus. The app also allows them to warn others anonymously if they test positive themselves. Officials stress that participation in COVIDaware MN is voluntary and that the system contains ample…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A conservative law firm is asking the state Supreme Court to strike down Dane County’s ban on indoor gatherings and sports. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty asked the justices on Monday to take its lawsuit challenging the ban directly and issue an immediate injunction. The firm argues the issue is of statewide importance since…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz plans to unveil a new technology Monday that’s designed to help slow the spread of COVID-19, which has been surging in the state this month. Minnesota health officials reported 7,219 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, lifting the total number of positive cases to more than 270,000 since the start of the pandemic. Officials also…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News
LONDON (AP) – Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca says that late-stage trials showed its coronavirus vaccine was up to 90% effective, giving public health officials hope they may soon have access to a vaccine that is cheaper and easier to distribute than some of its rivals. The results announced Monday are based on an interim analysis of trials in the U.K. and…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 6,353 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Monday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 276,500 in the state. Health officials also reported 24 news deaths bringing the death total to 3,265 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 3,837,304 tests have been completed to date. There are…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s partial presidential recount entered its fourth day Monday, with very few changes in vote totals as President Donald Trump’s attorneys appeared to be focused on a legal challenge seeking to toss tens of thousands of ballots, including the one cast by an attorney for the campaign. Democrat Joe Biden won the state by about 20,600…
DULUTH, Minn. – It seems as if holiday traditions are being canceled or changed this year due to COVID-19, but the 6th annual Christmas Lighting Challenge is not one of those events. Event organizer Peter Cpin says dozens of homes and businesses have already registered to turn their lights on this year. Event Timeline • November 21st – 2020 Lighting…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, News
DULUTH, Minn. – The Warming Center will be open for those in need from Monday evening through November 29. This will be the first Warming Center activation of the 2020-2021 winter season. It has been activated because temperatures are expected to drop to 32 degrees or below overnight. The Warming Center is located at the Rainbow Center at 211…
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (AP) — A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection to a shooting at a suburban Milwaukee mall that injured eight people, authorities said Sunday. Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber said the shooting happened during a dispute Friday afternoon between two groups. He said four “innocent bystanders” suffered what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators said the suspect…
DULUTH, Minn.- A popular dog park in West Duluth is now partially reopened to the public. Keene Creek Dog Park near Grand Avenue had been under construction during the summer season. About a third of the large dog area and small dog area are now open. According to city officials a large part of the park remains closed to allow…
DULUTH, Minn.-Bentleyville Tour of Lights kicked off its new 2020 drive-thru season Saturday night, and before getting to the Christmas lights — vehicle headlights decorated the streets around Bayfront Festival Park, as crews worked through some challenges with the new setup. “When it’s the very first time you’re attempting to do a drive-thru and it’s opening night there’s always gonna…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– One of the busiest weekends in Wisconsin is here. While hunters might be having a different approach this year due to COVID-19, it’s not keeping them out of the woods. Rifle season opened in Wisconsin over the weekend. The Wisconsin DNR says the opener is happening a little later than normal but it was still a busy weekend….
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Wisconsin has surpassed 3,000 COVID-19 deaths, adding a about third of that tally in November. The state Department of Health Services reported 51 deaths on Saturday, bringing the state’s death toll to 3,005 since the pandemic began. The Journal Sentinel reports it took Wisconsin about five months from the beginning of the pandemic in March to hit…
MILWAUKEE (AP) – A large contingent of observers supporting President Donald Trump are making their presence felt in Wisconsin’s partial election recount. Trump is paying $3 million for the recount in the state’s two biggest and most liberal counties in a long shot bid to erase Democrat Joe Biden’s more than 20,000-vote victory. The atmosphere inside the convention hall where…
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (AP) – Authorities say they arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection to a shooting at a suburban Milwaukee mall that injured eight people. Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber says the shooting happened during an altercation Friday afternoon between two groups. He said four “innocent bystanders” suffered what were believed to be non-life threatening injuries. Police say the suspect…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota health officials are reporting 7,219 new coronavirus cases, lifting the total number of positive tests to more than 270,000 since the start of the pandemic. Officials confirmed 40 deaths due to complications from COVID-19 in the last day, for a total of 3,241 fatalities. Data filed Saturday by researchers from Johns Hopkins University shows that Minnesota’s…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s that time of year, Bentleyville Tour of Lights is once again lighting up the skyline of Duluth. But this year both guests and staff are adapting to the holiday staple being drive-thru. A long line of cars could be seen waiting before the light display opened Saturday. This year the event went all drive-thru to ensure social…
DULUTH, Minn.- Following the fire in Downtown Duluth that destroyed a building at 118 E. 1st Street, other businesses along that road said the number of fires happening to older buildings on their street is cause for a little alarm. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and the Duluth Fire Marshal’s office is asking the public for…
DULUTH, Minn.– Another downtown Duluth building was charred by large flames and smoke Saturday. “I don’t know it was pretty crazy. There were literally flames coming up out of the top of the building. It was really impressive to see it,” said Duluth resident Mallory Towle, who was watching firefighters put out the flames from across the street. The cause…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Meanwhile another winter activity has re-opened this year in Superior, Mont Du Lac resort opened its ski hill today. Both the main and pancake beginners ski courses will be open as well as the chairlift and the pancake conveyor. The hill is opening with extra COVID-19 precautions this year such as reducing the number of people inside the…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Lake Superior Zoo has just welcomed some new guests– North American Gray Wolves. But due to Governor Tim Walz’s New Stay Safe Minnesota Restrictions, you’ll have to wait a little longer to see them. Three gray wolf sisters Shasta, Sierra, and Tehama arrived at the zoo Tuesday from the California Wolf Center. However due to the new…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Fire Department responded to at a warehouse commonly known as an antique shop on the 100 Block of East 1st Street Saturday morning. According to the Duluth Fire Department, at 9:31 a.m. the DFD received a structure fire call at 118 East 1st Street. Crews arrived on-scene at 9:32 a.m. and immediately began attempts to put…
DULUTH, Minn. – Bars and restaurants get by thanks to the support from their own community members, but due to smaller population sizes in certain communities, the impacts from this second shutdown may hit even harder. Many businesses like the Mainline Station Bar in Floodwood, were just beginning to get back to normal operations after shutting down at the start…
PROCTOR, Minn. – With the cold weather here to stay, local youth are putting together a clothing drive for those in need. Youth in Action at Proctor High School has launched a clothing drive starting today through Wednesday excluding the weekends. Gently used or new donations are welcomed, and online donations are also appreciated. “I think it’s important because you…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Rifle season for deer hunting begins tomorrow in Wisconsin, and residents are gearing up for the season. Northwest Outlet in Superior has seen hunters come in to get some last minute supplies before the season starts. They’ve bought up hats, gloves, coats, mineral licks and bibs, which has been a top seller this year for the store. While…
DULUTH, Minn.– The city of Duluth will post a $100,000 loss this year managing their two golf courses, nearly half as much of a loss compared to 2019. This is due to keeping the Lester Park Course closed and it might stay that way going forward. City officials say 39,000 rounds were played at Enger Park Golf Course this year…
SILVER BAY, Minn.– Five residents from the Silver Bay Veterans Home have died due to COVID-19 in the last week. This comes as cases rise around the state and impact areas like Lake County that have avoided a rise in cases until now. The five deaths come after the veterans home suffered an outbreak last week that led to 38…
DULUTH, Minn. – It might be a good day to check in on your loved ones. The hardships caused by the pandemic is creating an increase in the number of people battling a mental illness such as depression or anxiety. Health experts now fear suicide rates might also rise as the global crisis continues. Many factors such as isolation and…
