DULUTH, Minn.– As road construction continues in downtown Duluth along with the pandemic, some businesses there are coming together to try and bring customers to the Historic Arts And Theater District, or the HART District in downtown Duluth. Formed in 2018 due to road construction in the area, HART Happy Hour is nothing new to businesses in downtown Duluth’s HART…
DULUTH, Minn. – One form of outdoor entertainment is gaining traction in the Northland. The Onewheel is a skateboard with a tire in the middle and is motorized with a controller. The device is slowly growing in popularity and there are about 15 to 20 Onewheelers in the area. To operate, the Onewheel has a sensor at the front and…
DULUTH, Minn. – The zoo is partnering with a local business to serve those in the community with food. The Lake Superior Zoo is hosting Food Truck Fridays, where every Friday during the month of August, guests can get grub from Valentini’s, whose food truck will be located in the zoo’s parking lot. At the food truck, you can get…
NORTHLAND – Many Northland fundraising events have changed their usual protocols during the pandemic. Like in years past, Head of the Lakes United Way is still collecting school supplies for students in need. But this year, things are a bit different because of the pandemic. Head of the Lakes United Way now has a method for people to give both…
(courtesy: Essentia Health) DULUTH, Minn. – Effective Saturday Essentia Health will begin requiring masks at the Center for Personal Fitness at the Miller Hill Health Plaza. Essentia says they will require masks to be worn by members and staff at all times at the facility. “Two of the most effective ways of keeping people healthy are to wear masks and…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A group of protesters is filing a class-action lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis for the use of “unreasonable and excessive shows of force” during peaceful demonstrations in the days following George Floyd’s death. The lawsuit, which was filed in federal court Thursday also names Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo as defendants. According to the…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 7, 2020. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, News, ryan johnson
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 59,185 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 4 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,640 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,121,299 tests have been completed to date. There are 51,940 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 5,458 patients have required hospitalization…
DULUTH, Minn. – Bent Paddle Brewing Company in Duluth is bringing awareness to injustices impacting people of color. The brewery is collaborating with more than 1,000 other breweries in the nation by creating their own version of a beer called “Black is Beautiful.” The beer is an imperial stout with hints of chocolate and roasted coffee. The original recipe was…
LAKE PARK, Minn. (AP) — Thirty grieving members of a family in a small northwestern Minnesota town have contracted the coronavirus after attending a funeral for a loved one. The family of 78-year-old Francis Perreault gathered at the Catholic church in the Becker County community of Lake Park in mid-July to celebrate his life. Yet despite wearing masks and taking…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 7, 2020. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, News, ryan johnson
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money are teetering on the brink of collapse after a marathon meeting in the Capitol generated lots of recriminations but little progress on the top issues confronting negotiators. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says: “There’s a handful of very big issues that we are still very far apart” on. Mnuchin says there…
CARLTON, Minn. – On Thursday night just before one o’clock, State Patrol Officers and the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check at a Thompson Township residence. A seriously injured adult female was located at the address. It was determined that she was the victim of an assault. Multiple fire departments and Life Link Air Ambulance were involved in…
DULUTH, Minn. – Local fire departments participating in their annual ‘fill the boot’ campaign will be doing things a bit differently this year. Because of Covid-19, the Duluth Fire department couldn’t find a way to space people out. With the fundraiser normally taking place on the sidewalks throughout Duluth, they will now be doing it virtually. With all of the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The First United Methodist Church of Superior is looking for people to come out and take advantage of their garden. The garden is blossoming next to the church and has 41 raised beds. Cucumbers, peas, herbs, beets, and pumpkins are just a few of the crops along with 86 tomato plants. The veggies are free to take,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Two sections of the multi-million dollar “Can of Worms” reconstruction project are being pushed back more than five years. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the funding gap is too large right now to do everything at once and keep the project within the $343 million budget. The Highway 53 portion down from Piedmont will be redone…
DULUTH, Minn. – A unique type of therapy has made its way to the Twin Ports for the first time. This week, a workshop is being held in Duluth training therapists on accelerated resolution therapy, also known as ART, which helps resolve traumatic memories with a combination of eye movements and memory visualization. Essentially, it helps the brain rearrange traumatic…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth firefighter is now serving a 30-day unpaid suspension after being accused of assaulting a woman on a West Duluth trail in July. Conrad Sunde, 48, was originally placed on paid administrative leave in mid-July during an internal investigation about the assault. Sunde was cited in July with a 5th-degree assault charge after police say he…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Zoo has officially named a new CEO, Haley Cope. Cope was named to the position after being the marketing director since 2018. She says she knows how difficult the pandemic has been for everyone and is so grateful for people coming out and supporting the zoo. She takes over after Minnesota State Senator Erik…
DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Duluth has put new safety protocols as it prepares to welcome students back to campus. There are about three weeks remain before students can get back to in-person instruction at the university. But when student return, there will be a wide array of noticeable differences including plexiglass partitions at information desks. About 50…
DULUTH, Minn.- St. Louis County has added new Coronavirus cases faster than any other county in the state by reaching nearly 500 total. Initially, the county had a pretty low rate of COVID-19 cases at the start of the pandemic. Most cases were found in long term facilities. Now the numbers are growing as a result of community transmission. County…
DULUTH, Minn. – After hours of discussions, the Duluth School Board has voted to begin the school year on a fully hybrid model for all students as the coronavirus pandemic continues to weigh heavily on the minds of the district and parents. With the hybrid model, Duluth elementary students will attend in-person learning two days a week with the rest…
DULUTH, Minn.– For the second year in a row, the Rotary Club of Duluth has given a big donation to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland to help them address mental health issues in the area. The check totals $25,000. The Rotary Club raised all that money online through community donations. It’ll allow the boys and girls clubs…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– This summer marks two years since severe storms ripped through Pattison State Park creating extensive damage. Trails and property of the pristine park were torn up after raging water from the rivers there tore through the area creating more than a million dollars in damage. But now, the popular trails will officially reopen this Saturday with new boardwalks,…
ASHLAND, Wis.– Officials from Madison came up to northern Wisconsin to spread the message for the state’s campaign to help businesses get through the tough financial times because of the pandemic. Wisconsin begins their We’re All In campaign to try and help small businesses across the state deal with the pandemic. That includes those in communities like Ashland. “By taking…
DULUTH, Minn. – Whether it’s driving, biking, or walking, there are many ways to experience the views the Northland has to offer in a socially-distanced way. But one local business continues to use a unique travel device to get tourists around the area. Even during COVID-19, one local business is providing a unique way to explore the area on Segways….
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Zoo has named its new CEO. The Lake Superior Zoological Society Board of Directors appointed Haley Cope as the new Chief Executive Officer. Cope, who was most recently in the role of Director of Marketing and Development, has been with the zoo since 2018. “I am very excited to have Haley as our CEO…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers divvied out about $32 million in federal aid Thursday to University of Wisconsin System schools to cover coronavirus tests and personal protective equipment when students return to campuses next month. The money will come from the coronavirus relief bill that Congress passed in May. UW-Madison will receive about $8 million. The other 12…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Minnesota election officials have been scrambling for weeks to hold Tuesday’s primary election in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. From relaxed rules on absentee voting to changes on election night to new procedures at polling places, here’s what you need to know. HOW MANY VOTERS HAVE CHOSEN ABSENTEE BALLOTS? As of Friday, 545,259 Minnesotans had…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 6, 2020. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, News, William Seay
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – On Thursday, Superintendents from multiple school districts in Itasca County provided an update on back-to-school plans amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz recently announced a statewide decision to leave reopening plans up to district officials based on current COVID-19 data per county. Independent School District 318 (Bigfork and Grand Rapids) Based on current COVID-19…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 58,640 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 7 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,636 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,105,094 tests have been completed to date. There are 51,604 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 5,421 patients have required hospitalization…
LAKE DELTON, Wis. (AP) — A popular Wisconsin Dells attraction will remain closed for the rest of the season after two employees tested positive for the coronavirus. Noah’s Ark Waterpark announced Wednesday that it has decided to keep the park closed for the rest of the 2020 season. Noah’s Ark says the health of its guests, employees, and the Wisconsin Dells community…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week’s Cooking Connection takes us to Bucktales Cantina and Grill located south of Superior along Highway 35. Owner Dee Morales specializes in whipping up authentic Mexican dishes, but the cantina also offers a wide variety of other foods such as burgers, gyros, appetizers and more. In this week’s segment, Morales prepares his newest item on the…
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — St. Louis County in northeastern Minnesota this week has added new coronavirus cases faster than any other county in the state, according to health officials. Of the 475 cases in St. Louis County as of Wednesday, more than half were confirmed in July. The virus has been detected throughout the state’s geographically largest county, but about…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 6, 2020. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, News, William Seay
WASHINGTON (AP) – Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired. The Labor Department’s report marked the 20th straight week that at least 1 million people have sought jobless aid. Before the pandemic hit hard…
DULUTH, Minn. — A representative with Essentia Health in Duluth has admitted that the health care provider charged approximately 1,000 uninsured patients for COVID-19 tests, which are free under the federal CARES Act. The issue came to light after one patient told FOX21 he received a $171 bill for his COVID-19 test in July. That patient, Superior resident Nick Dalbec,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Public Health Department is looking to help financially support the efforts of local organizations as they work to address key issues affecting the community. A community health assessment conducted in St. Louis County found mental health, youth substance abuse, and food insecurities are among some of the key disparities impacting the area. The county…
DULUTH, Minn. – The College of St. Scholastica is offering tuition help to new students, who may have lost their job as a result of the global pandemic. The COVID-19 Saints Succeed award is a type of financial aid that will provide those new students with a 15% tuition discount for the upcoming academic year. New graduate, non-traditional undergraduate, and…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – After a graduation that didn’t feel like the real thing by any means because of the pandemic, the Duluth Denfeld Class of 2020 figured out a way to celebrate together. Denfeld graduation usually includes hundreds of people gathered in the auditorium cheering on the new grads. This year’s commencement was a lot different because of COVID-19, but…
DULUTH, Minn. – Crooked Pint in Duluth is inviting patrons to host their fantasy football parties at the restaurant. Guests of up to 12 people can enjoy food and drink specials while doing a little trash talking. This is the third year the restaurant has opened its doors to fantasy football fans. This year may be different due to the…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Bayside Sounds has been a summer tradition in Superior for over 25 years. After a late start due to the pandemic, the city was able to hold its first concert Wednesday night. The band South of Superior kicked off the summer concert series over at Billings Park. Dozens of people came out to the park to enjoy some…
VIRGINIA, Minn.– A new era began earlier today on the Iron Range. Virginia and Eveleth-Gilbert education officials joined forces to break ground for the new Rock Ridge High School. The historic project will not only bring the two schools together but will also ramp up efforts to help students get knowledge and experience in their potential career paths. The schools…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Hermantown Chamber of Commerce handed out more than 20,000 masks to area businesses. The goal of the event is to make sure every business along with their customers have a mask if they need them. The Chamber of Commerce expected about 200 businesses to come through for the event. “We want everybody to be safe and…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local brewery has opened its own outdoor beer garden. Over at Bent Paddle in the Lincoln Park Craft District, the staff has put together tables and chairs outside where their guests can sip on some cold brews while staying socially distanced from other groups. Leadership from the business say their main goal is to keep people…
VIRGINIA, Minn.– A new era began earlier today up on the Iron Range as communities from Virginia and Eveleth-Gilbert broke ground on the new Rock Ridge High School. The new high school, expected to be completed in two years, will feature four different academies that will give students hands-on experience to help them find a career path after graduation. Even…
DULUTH, Minn. – The combination of a lack of inventory along with low interest rates has caused the local real estate market to reach new heights. One local real estate expert says some people just want to get away from the cramped larger cities where there’s bigger prevalence of the coronavirus. “We’re seeing more people wanting to come to this…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota, which has seen an uptick in coronavirus infections in recent weeks, is bracing to host hundreds of thousands of bikers for the 80th edition of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. More than 250,000 people are expected to attend the Aug. 7 to Aug. 16 rally in western South Dakota, which could make it the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld the conviction and sentencing of a Duluth man found guilty of first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of a UMD student in 2017. Last month, 24-year-old Deandre Davenport, appealed his conviction and sentencing saying that the court failed to provide the jury with proper instructions regarding a testimony provided by…
