DULUTH, Minn. – A local organization is wishing for the ultimate Christmas gift of a new van to continue helping to feed the community. Union Gospel Mission in Duluth is one of two soup kitchens in the city and has been serving the community throughout the pandemic. Members of the group say its current van is becoming very unsafe and…
DULUTH, Minn – Throughout most of the city, there are alternate parking rules and city officials are asking residents to be sure to abide by the regulations. When cars are parked on both sides of the street makes it difficult for plows to get down certain streets and can slow down the process. In most cases, cars should be moved…
DULUTH, Minn. – With the construction season wrapping up, Superior Street reopened to the public today but now the project will continue next year after being expected to be completed in 2020. Businesses are breathing a sigh of relief along portions of Superior Street as it has reopened but the finishing touches of the project are not expected to be…
DULUTH, Minn. – The holidays bring in local traditions throughout the Northland and this year is no different. Red curtains will be going up in 17 business storefronts in Duluth’s downtown waterfront today for the Storefront Window Display & Lighting Contest hosted by the Greater Downtown Council. The businesses will have red curtains hanging throughout the week, building up anticipation…
DULUTH, Minn. – With the pandemic, elderly and vulnerable populations are in need of extra care, and grocery stores are stepping in to help. Whole Foods Co-op at both the Denfeld and Hillside locations are providing delivery and curbside pickup options for those who are not comfortable stepping in the stores. Management says the number of people partaking in these…
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Projected President-elect Joe Biden is acknowledging that the nation is in a “dark” place but says his administration will strengthen the vulnerable economy despite the exploding pandemic. Biden offered an optimistic assessment Monday of the next four years during a meeting with several business and labor leaders ahead of an afternoon economic address from his makeshift…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering whether Gov. Tony Evers exceeded his authority by issuing a statewide mask mandate after his original public health emergency related to the pandemic had expired, a move that opponents said was illegal. The Supreme Court held virtual arguments on Monday and took the case under advisement. They likely won’t issue…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 7,444 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Monday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 231,018 in the state. Health officials also reported 12 news deaths bringing the death total to 2,917 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 3,472,833 tests have been completed to date. There are…
DULUTH, Minn. – The halls have been decked at the historic Glensheen mansion in Duluth, and now visitors are welcome to experience the magic of the holidays both inside and outside the estate. Staff has been busy setting up 25 Christmas trees, and stringing many feet of lights and garland in anticipation of this year’s holiday tours. Self-guided Christmas tours…
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration is ordering high schools and colleges to stop in-person classes, closing restaurants to indoor dining, and stopping organized sports — including the football playoffs — in a bid to curb Michigan’s spiking coronavirus cases. The restrictions will begin Wednesday and last three weeks. They are not nearly as sweeping as when the…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, News
(AP) – There’s more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus. Monday’s announcement comes a week after Pfizer revealed its own vaccine to be similarly effective. The announcements come as the virus surges in the U.S. and around the world. Moderna said of 95 infections so far in its…
PROCTOR, Minn.- It’s Homecoming season for high schools across the Northland, and at Proctor High School they have crowned a very special Homecoming Queen who isn’t letting her Down Syndrome define her or her high school experience. The Homecoming Ceremony and Court at Proctor Wednesday was like no other. “It was pretty exciting,” said Senior Cheerleader Carly Barnstorf. Barnstorf was…
DULUTH, Minn. — Two college students in Duluth helped raise $2,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association through the local restaurant they work at, motivated by their personal connections to the disease that currently has no cure. Adam Streiff and Johanna Unden work at the restaurant Tavern On The Hill in Duluth, while also studying for their college classes and caring…
DULUTH, Minn. – Yesterday was Neighborhood Toy Store Day according to the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association, and a local toy store in Duluth is extending the celebration. Legacy Toys in Miller Hill Mall is continuing the festivities by providing deals for the next several weeks. Every year, Neighborhood Toy Store Day asks shoppers to remember the local toy stores…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Duluth Flower Farm hosted a fundraiser for the Proctor Amateur Hockey Association by selling items you can use for holiday DIY projects. The event looked a little different this year because of the pandemic, as people weren’t able to go inside the store and put together their projects there. People came to the Duluth Flower Farm…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Bentleyville Gift Shop is open again to the public this year in a different way. For the first time, the location changed to Grandma’s Sports Garden in Canal Park due to the need for more social distancing within the store and because the Tour of Lights is drive through this year. The store has a wide…
DULUTH, Minn. – Even with the cold weather, one group of Boy Scouts came out to sell wreaths for the troop. The funds raised from the wreath sales go toward camping equipment like tents and cooking gear and being able to afford campouts for the troop. The group, which has scouts ages 12 to 18, sold about 30 wreaths yesterday….
DULUTH, Minn. – ‘Tis the season for Salvation Army Red Kettle bell ringers who started their work this weekend, and the Duluth Salvation Army is urging people to volunteer as its base is significantly smaller because of the pandemic. Organizers say the Duluth Salvation Army has experienced a 60% decrease in volunteers this year because of the pandemic. They say…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A death investigation is underway involving an inmate at the Douglas County Jail. The Sheriff’s Office said the inmate was brought to the hospital early Saturday morning with “an unknown medical condition.” The inmate, whose name was not released Sunday, died at the hospital several hours later. Sheriff Tom Dalbec said he expects to release more details…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – State Republican Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. The East Gull Lake lawmaker said in a statement released Sunday that he has been in quarantine since experiencing symptoms on Monday and is following the advice of his doctor. He says he is not experiencing any major issues or…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Police Department is investigating a shooting in the Lincoln Park Neighborhood that left one person wounded Saturday. According to a department spokesperson, officers responded at 5:50 p.m. Saturday to a report of a shooting in the area of the 2200 Block of W 4th St. Upon arrival, officers located a 19-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds….
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – It took Wisconsin seven months to log 100,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, and it took only 36 more days to double that number. On Friday – a mere 18 days later – the state blew past 300,000 cases, breaking a record daily high set just a day earlier. There were 7,777 new cases reported by the…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota health officials have reported 35 new deaths and a record 8,703 new coronavirus cases. The Star Tribune reports the state’s one-day case count came on a record volume of about 52,311 newly completed tests. Since the pandemic arrived in Minnesota in March, the state’s pandemic tallies include 216,028 positive cases, 12,915 hospitalizations and 2,874 deaths. Residents…
SAGINAW, Minn.- Authorities with St. Louis County Sherriff’s Office are on the hunt for an escapee from the Northeast Regional Corrections Center (NERCC) Friday. According to the Sherriff’s Office, on November 13, 2020 at approximately 4:00 p.m., the St Louis County Sheriff’s Office was advised of an escapee from NERCC. NERCC staff reported that Keith Cochise Bellanger (33) had just…
DULUTH, Minn. – A local art studio is helping to spread a little holiday cheer. Bailey Builds in Duluth is kicking off its 12 days of Christmas festivities. Community members can enjoy six weekends of fun and interactive pop-up events at the gallery in West Duluth. The events are in partnership with other local artists and small businesses to help…
DULUTH, Minn. – With less than 45 days left until Christmas, a local organization is putting on a toy drive to help make sure no child is without a gift come christmas morning. Twin Ports Pin-Up Club, which is a women’s social club that promotes female empowerment, is collecting toys for kids of all ages. This year has been a…
DULUTH, Minn.– With many kids now learning virtually, the Duluth Public Library has dialed-up a solution to help kids learn away from a screen. The library’s Dial-a-Story program allows kids and families to call in and listen to stories, chapter books, and songs. All they need to do is dial (218)-626-6500. Library staff will record their readings with new stories…
DULUTH, Minn.– As cases continue to rise, Duluth students of all ages are preparing to go fully online for school. Duluth ISD 709 announced earlier this week elementary students will be the last age group moving to completely virtual learning beginning November 18. School leaders say a continued rise in cases in students and staff, along with increase in cases…
ST. PAUL, Minn.– The Coronavirus pandemic continues to surge across Minnesota as Governor Tim Walz and health experts in a press conference Friday urged Minnesotans to follow social distancing and health guidelines. Minnesota set the record today with 1,424 people hospitalized with Coronavirus. As case numbers continue to climb during the state’s deadliest week. Minnesota has seen over 12,500 cases…
DULUTH, Minn. – Chester bowl is collecting donations for its annual Ski, Suds, and Slices fundraiser to help keep kids attending their annual camp programs. This year the event is being held virtually due to the pandemic. Donors can buy tickets to an exclusive livestream concert of local bands. Attendees can also bid on items in a silent auction. “Last…
DULUTH, Minn. – Students at the College of St. Scholastica are stepping up to give blood in an effort to help save lives especially during a pandemic. It’s said giving blood can be the one selfless thing any person can do to potentially help another individual. Many students at the college of St. Scholastica made that commitment to donate their…
PROCTOR, Minn. – Bay View Elementary School in Proctor was placed on the Minnesota Department of Health’s Outbreak list on Thursday. It’s meant for school buildings which have five or more reported Covid-19 cases between students and staff in a two-week period. Proctor previously announced they will continue with their distance learning model through January 4th. The district cites staff…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota school districts are experiencing staffing shortages statewide amid a continued surge in virus cases in recent weeks. Some superintendents say more educators and school staff are being infected or exposed to the virus and having to quarantine, forcing districts across the state to dial back in-person learning models. The state is seeing explosive growth in virus…
DULUTH, Minn. – DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police say two suspects in a St. Cloud home invasion and shooting have been arrested after conducting a search a warrant at a residence at Harbor Highlands. According to police, the Duluth Police Department received information from the St. Cloud Police Department which identified a residence in Duluth where the two suspects were…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth announced Friday that it will once again be launching its Snow Removal Assistance Program this winter. The program connects qualifying residents with volunteers who can help shovel snow throughout the winter months. According to the City website, the Snow Removal Assistance Program provides for the removal of snow from the door of the…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Fond du Lac along with the State Emergency Operation Center will be conducting community-wide COVID-19 testing next week. Testing will be available on November 16 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and November 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the FDL Ojibwe School Gymnasium located at 49 University Road in Cloquet. All FDL community members,…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — It took Wisconsin seven months to log 100,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, and it took only 36 more days to double that number. On Friday — a mere 18 days later — the state blew past 300,000 cases, breaking a record daily high set just a day earlier. There were 7,777 new cases reported by the…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump who has remained mostly holed in the White House this week is set to deliver an update Friday on Operation Warp Speed, the multi-agency effort to get a coronavirus vaccine to market as speedily and safely as possible. Trump, who was briefed by advisers in the Oval Office earlier Friday, is set to deliver…
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — The state prison in St. Cloud has been locked down because of a surge in coronavirus cases. Minnesota Department of Corrections spokeswoman Sarah Fitzgerald tells KMSP-TV that there are 335 current cases of COVID-19 among the 623 inmates in the Minnesota Correctional Facility in St. Cloud. Fifty-nine staff members were also out with the coronavirus. Fitzgerald said…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. Have a great weekend! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took legal action Friday to shut down a pipeline that carries oil beneath a channel that links two of the Great Lakes. Whitmer’s office notified the Canadian company that it was revoking an easement granted in 1953 to extend a roughly 4-mile section of the pipeline through the Straits of Mackinac….
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 5,552 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Friday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 207,339 in the state. Health officials also reported 46 news deaths bringing the death total to 2,839 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 3,304,436 tests have been completed to date. There are…
HIBBING, Minn. – Hibbing Schools says they will begin a “COVID-19 Reset” for PK-12th grade beginning next week. In a recent Facebook post, Hibbing Schools announced they would be canceling all school activities including in-person classes, extracurricular activities, district-provided meals, and Tier One Worker Daycare during the COVID-19 Reset. Classes will not be in sessions on Monday, November 16 as…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. Have a great weekend! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — An increasing number of universities in Wisconsin are telling students heading home for Thanksgiving not to return for the rest of the semester. Three University of Wisconsin System schools, Eau Claire, Stout, and River Falls, are the latest campuses to go virtual through the holidays. Students will take final exams remotely and return to campus for…
DULUTH, Minn. – The 6th annual UMD Entrepreneurship conference was held this morning in the Kirby Student Center. This year was the first year the event has been completely virtual. Over 500 students from various age groups participated in a conference geared towards showing how several companies are breaking the barriers and still thriving during the pandemic. “No matter what…
DULUTH, Minn. – If you are in need of a tasty treat, the Something Sweet by Maddie Lu pop-up shop is back at the Miller Hill Mall. The Coon Rapids-based shop is owned by Maddie Carlos, the winner of two Food Network baking competition shows. The pop-up shop at Miller Hill is offering some of the same favorites from its…
DULUTH, Minn.– Lake Superior College opened its doors today to potential students who want to drive a big rig or put out fires. It’s all part of LSC’s recruitment efforts for its firefighting and truck driving programs. An open house was held at the training center in Gary-New Duluth today. A smaller group of 25 attended this year because of…
