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Demonstrators Line Up in Support of Joe Biden Ahead of Pres. Trump’s Visit to Duluth

Demonstrators stood outside their cars honking and waving flags and signs in support of a new president.

September 30, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – In anticipation of President Trump’s visit to the Duluth International Airport, more than one hundred cars lined Airport Road in support of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Demonstrators stood outside their cars honking and waving flags and signs in support of a new president. “You have to have the courage to get out there and stand for…

Trump Administration Shares Vision For Northeast Minnesota

September 30, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn- The White House Director of Trade and Manufacturing joined President Trump on his visit to Duluth on Wednesday. The administration shared their vision for the Iron Range and Northern Minnesota with Fox 21. Navarro says the goal is to keep the Iron Range booming. The administrations vision includings building on trades like mining and manufacturing. The hope is…

Minnesota Non-Profit Helps Native Communities Register to Vote

September 30, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– The non-profit organization Minnesota-350 organized an event in Duluth to get more people like those in Native communities a chance to make their voices heard in the upcoming election. Rock the Vote Native Style was held in the rotunda of the Duluth Public Library Wednesday afternoon to try and create a simple way for people to be eligible…

Trump Stands Pop-Up Near DECC in Preperation for President’s Visit

September 30, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– With President Trump’s visit today, people from around the Northland made their way to get some Trump gear. Pop-up stands filled the sidewalk in front of the DECC earlier today. Vendors from all over the country came to Duluth to sell Trump t-shirts, hats, flags, and more for supporters of the President. And those down there said they…

President Trump Returns to Minnesota for Duluth Rally

September 30, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. (FOX 9) – President Donald Trump is returning to Minnesota Wednesday for a campaign rally at the Duluth International Airport. Doors open for the event at 5 p.m. The president is expected to speak around 8 p.m. This is Trump’s second trip to Minnesota in less than two weeks. He campaigned in Bemidji on Sept. 18. The Biden campaign is also making a return…

President Trump Set to Arrive in Duluth at 8 p.m. for Rally

September 30, 2020

Arman Rahman, Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn.-President Trump is expected to arrive at the Duluth International Airport for a rally at 8 p.m. tonight. We will be live streaming the entire event on our Facebook page and website. Above, check out our latest coverage of today’s events which includes people arriving at Trump’s rally and a protest. We’ll have much more tonight at 9! …

New Soul Food Restaurant Will Launch in 2021

All the soul and all the food. Whether it be Doc's fried chicken and cornbread-based dressing or oven-baked mac and cheese and sweet corn, Doc Witherspoon's Soul Food Kitchen will treat guests with cooking that's from the heart.

September 30, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – All the soul and all the food. Whether it be Doc’s fried chicken and cornbread-based dressing or oven-baked mac and cheese and sweet corn, Doc Witherspoon’s Soul Food Kitchen will treat guests with cooking that’s from the heart. The restaurant, expected to open sometime in 2021 in the Lincoln Park Craft District, is an idea that came…

Fireplace Business Stays Busy

One local store has experienced an uptick in business because of the pandemic.

September 30, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – One local store has experienced an uptick in business because of the pandemic. Duluth Stove & Fireplace has been experiencing a good flow of customers since the summer. Management says this was due to the people catching up on projects when having spare time during the summer. Now that it is past Labor Day and the fall…

Local Bank Donates to Organizations

One Northland bank is providing grants to four local organizations to help them get through the pandemic.

September 30, 2020

Jane Kim,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – One Northland bank is providing grants to four local organizations to help them get through the pandemic. Superior Savings Bank and its partners have given $21,000 to four different organizations who help people with housing in the area. Staff says they are happy to help those in need the most. “I believe that hard times have hit…

Adult, Juvenile Arrested in Ashland for Criminal Damage to Property

September 30, 2020

Site Staff,

ASHLAND, Wis. – The Ashland Police department says two people are in custody for allegedly driving around in a vehicle shooting BB’s at windows of cars and buildings. Authorities say they received multiple complaints on Monday night involving multiple cars and building windows being damaged in the city of Ashland. Ashland police say one of the vehicles that were shot…

Wisconsin Sets COVID-19 Deaths Record as Hospitals Fill Up

September 30, 2020

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin has hit a new record for COVID-19 deaths as the disease continues to surge unchecked across the state. Health officials reported 27 deaths on Wednesday. They reported 2,319 new cases, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 122,274. A total of 1,327 people have died. Wisconsin hospital officials report they’re close to being…

Duluth Man Previously Convicted of Vehicular Homicide, Pleads Guilty to Driving While Impaired

September 30, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man who was sentenced to four years in prison in 2016 for killing a pedestrian while driving under the influence of a controlled substance pleaded guilty on Tuesday to first-degree driving while impaired. According to the criminal complaint, a concerned driver called police on the afternoon of March 9, 2019, due to a vehicle that…

The Latest: Virus Patients Filling Hospitals in Wisconsin

September 30, 2020

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda) MILWAUKEE (AP) — COVID-19 patients are filling Wisconsin hospitals, forcing doctors to transfer patients to other facilities and build waiting lists as the disease surges across the state. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that hospitals in Green Bay, Wausau, and the Fox Valley are being overwhelmed. Officials at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay say their facility is…

Midday Update 9-30-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020

September 30, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, September 30

September 30, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 99,134 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 16 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,036 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,030,167 tests have been completed to date. There are 89,392 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 7,701 patients have required hospitalization…

Nfl: Steelers and Titans Will Play Monday or Tuesday

September 30, 2020

The Associated Press,

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Pittsburgh-Tennessee NFL game will be played either Monday or Tuesday due to positive coronavirus test results among the Titans. The NFL announced the switch on Wednesday. The previous day the NFL said that three Titans and five other team personnel had tested positive for COVID-19. The Titans have closed their facility at least through Friday…

Update: Missing Hibbing Man Found Dead

September 30, 2020

Site Staff,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Itasca County Sheriff’s announced Wednesday that the body of a missing Hibbing man was found on the shoreline of Lake Pokegama near Grand Rapids. Authorities say trained K9 dogs along with search team volunteers located the body of 29-year-old Jeremiah Eliapoi Uti on Tuesday. Uti was reported missing on Sunday and was last seen around Pine…

‘Boo at the Zoo’ Moving Forward With COVID-19 Precautions In Place

Tickets Must Be Purchased In Advance for This Year's Boo at the Zoo Event

September 30, 2020

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Despite concerns over the spread of COVID-19, the Lake Superior Zoo is moving forward with this year’s ‘Boo at the Zoo.’ Safety measures will be put in place to ensure social distancing. This year’s event will take place throughout three weekends in October. Tickets are currently on sale for ‘Boo at the Zoo,’ taking place October 10,…

Morning Update 9-30-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020

September 30, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update

Trump Returns to Minnesota for Post-Debate Rally, Fundraiser

September 30, 2020

The Associated Press,

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Fresh off the first presidential debate, President Donald Trump is returning to the battleground state of Minnesota. Trump will address a rally at Duluth International Airport on Wednesday night. Doors open at 5 p.m. The campaign has pushed the start time back to 8 p.m. from the originally announced 5 p.m. Trump will also attend a fundraiser earlier…

Clyde Malting Building Provides Safe Venue for Architecture, Design Expo

All vendors and attendees took COVID-19 questionnaires and had their temperatures checked before entering.

September 29, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- An annual architecture and design expo found a way to showcase this year’s newest products in a safe way during the pandemic. The third annual Duluth Design Expo at the Clyde Malting Building in Lincoln Park was modified this year to be a trade show only. All vendors and attendees took COVID-19 questionnaires and had their temperatures checked…

Duluth Folk School Looking To Expand

The school hosts popular hands on courses from soap making to sewing.

September 29, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – After starting in May of 2016, the Duluth Folk School is now looking to expand The school hosts popular hands on courses from soap making to sewing. After evolution of the dovetail cafe, directors of the school realized it was time for an expansion so it can host more of a variety of courses in a rural…

2020 Golf Season Winding Down

Nemadji golf course will stay open as long as weather permits.

September 29, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The golf course season is winding down in the Northland and people are itching to get one more crack out on the links. In a season where golfers have seen constant changes in how the courses are played, management at Nemadji Golf Course says that despite these obstacles, it has been a solid season because of a…

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, Health Officials Urge State to Take Virus Seriously Ahead of Winter

"If we do nothing differently, I would say it's a high likelihood that this is going to get much worse before it gets better," said the Chief Medical Officer.

September 29, 2020

Arman Rahman,

WISCONSIN- As the state of Wisconsin comes off of their highest single day jump in COVID-19 cases this weekend, Governor Tony Evers and public health officials urge Wisconsinites to take the virus more seriously going into the winter. Positive cases in Wisconsin increased by more than 2,000 each day for the past four days. Monday, there were 2,367 more cases….

Superior Man Arrested on Suspicion of Killing His Mother

Robert Bennett III, 39, of Superior, accused of first-degree intentional homicide of his mother Cindy Bennett.

September 29, 2020

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A Superior man is behind bars, accused of the city’s first homicide since 2017. The victim, police say, is the suspect’s own mother. The prime suspect under arrest is Robert Bennett III, 39, of Superior, who is accused of first-degree intentional homicide of his mother Cindy Bennett. The call for help came in just before 7 a.m. Tuesday…

Visitors Learn About Bird Migration at Hawk Ridge

Hawk Ridge will be set up for viewing through the end of November, giving visitors and staff the chance to enjoy the beauty of the migration process.

September 29, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s that time of year where birds are going through their migration phase and Lake Superior is always a popular stop. “They don’t want to expend any more energy than they really need to, so they wait for the right conditions, they’re waiting for the thermals to start rising on the lake shore here, and they get…

148th Fighter Wing Holding Night Training Throughout the Northland

148th officials tell us they try hard to balance training at night while being respectful of the community.

September 29, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The 148th Fighter Wing is high in the sky over the Northland as part of a training mission that’s been going on since last week. It’s all about helping F-16 pilots get as comfortable as possible flying after dark to carry out missions by using night vision goggles and special heat sensors to detect what’s around them…

Whole Foods Co-Op Holds Food Truck Extravaganza

Management at the co-op said they wanted to throw this party to vie their employees some thanks for all the hard work they've done during the pandemic as essential workers.

September 29, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – After months of making changes to adapt to the pandemic, the whole foods co-op threw a celebration on Wednesday for employees to kick back and have some free food and enjoy themselves. Management at the co-op said they wanted to throw this party to vie their employees some thanks for all the hard work they’ve done during…

Watch Live: Trump, Biden Push Into Crucial First 2020 Campaign Face-Off

September 29, 2020

The Associated Press, Site Staff,

CLEVELAND (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden prepared to face off Tuesday night in their crucial first debate of the 2020 campaign. It’s the most pivotal opportunity yet for the candidates to outline starkly different visions for a country facing multiple crises in an election year like no other. The nation is in the midst of…

Colder Weather Items Becoming Hot Sellers as Seasons Change

September 29, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– With the weather starting to get a little chillier outside, people in the Northland are stocking up on some gear to bundle up. Frost River Trading in Lincoln Park has been seeing that trend since their reopening last week. Fall and winter items like sweatshirts, hats, and gloves have been selling at a steady pace. Other popular items…

Local Leaders and Analysts Preview Presidential Debate

September 29, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– With the next presidential election just over a month away, both President Trump and Democratic Nominee Joe Biden will take the stage against each other for the first time in this campaign. As the two candidates square off Monday night, both the President and Biden will be making their pitches directly to the American people as the presidential…

Upward Trend for Absentee Voting Due to Pandemic

As the election draws near, the requests for absentee ballots in St. Louis County continue to pile up, already doubling from 2016.

September 29, 2020

Jane Kim,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – As the election draws near, the requests for absentee ballots in St. Louis County continue to pile up, already doubling from 2016. So far in today’s numbers, there have been over 40,000 requests for absentee ballots in St. Louis County compared to the 2016 presidential election when there was about 16,000. According to county clerk officials,…

Census Ending Soon

The census will likely end on Monday pending a court ruling. Right now, Minnesota is ranking 16th in the country behind Wisconsin with regards to census data.

September 29, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – The census will likely end on Monday pending a court ruling. Right now, Minnesota is ranking 16th in the country behind Wisconsin with regards to census data. The census is important to determine the amount of funding that is received by the state along with resources that are allocated to different cities within the state. “Please encourage…

Spirit Mountain Not Hosting Snocross

Last night, the Duluth City Council voted unanimously to give $300,000 to Spirit Mountain so it can reopen this winter, but that decision did come out with some fallout.

September 29, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – Last night, the Duluth City Council voted unanimously to give $300,000 to Spirit Mountain so it can reopen this winter, but that decision did come out with some fallout. The recreation area will now not be hosting the Amsoil Snocross due to budget issues. City councilors say it just didn’t make financial sense to host the event…

Update: Superior Man Arrested in Connection to Mother’s ‘Suspicious Death’

September 29, 2020

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior police say they have arrested an adult male in connection to Tuesday’s ‘suspicious death’ in the city’s Central Park neighborhood. Police say after receiving a call for help from the home of Cindy Bennett they believe an altercation ensued between the victim and her adult son. Bennett died as a result of injuries sustained during the…

Biden Releases 2019 Taxes as Pre-Debate Contrast With Trump

September 29, 2020

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden paid nearly $288,000 in federal income taxes last year, according to returns he released just hours before his debate with President Donald Trump. The move Tuesday came after a New York Times report that Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes in 2016, the year he ran for president, and 2017,…

Evers, Wisconsin Health Officials Say State in ‘Crisis’

September 29, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers urged people throughout Wisconsin on Tuesday to “get on the same team” by taking steps to slow the spread of COVID-19, with cases statewide at their highest numbers since the pandemic started. “We are in crisis right now,” said Dr. Ryan Westergaard, Wisconsin’s chief medical officer. On Tuesday, Wisconsin recorded its highest single-day…

Superior Police Investigating ‘Suspicious Death’ in Central Park Neighborhood

September 29, 2020

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Police Department says they are investigating a ‘suspicious death’ at a residence in the Central Park neighborhood. According to police, officers responded to a call about a person in need of medical attention at a home near the intersection of Norwood Avenue and Gates Avenue around 6:55 a.m. Tuesday. When officers arrived at the residence…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Tony Evers, Wisconsin Department of Health Provide COVID-19 Updates

September 29, 2020

Site Staff,

MADISON, Wis. – COVID-19 Media Briefing – 9/29/2020 Categories: Coronavirus, News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin

Records: Failed UW President Search Costs About $216,000

September 29, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A failed search for a person to lead the University of Wisconsin System has cost taxpayers about $216,000, a cost unlikely to be recouped because of contract language with the company hired to help find the next president. According to records obtained by the Wisconsin State Journal, the UW paid about $214,000 to Storbeck Search and Associates….

Midday Update 9-29-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020

September 29, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, September 29

September 29, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 98,447 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 5 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,020 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,017,350 tests have been completed to date. There are 88,380 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 7,633 patients have required hospitalization…

Trump, Biden Prepare to Debate at a Time of Mounting Crises

September 29, 2020

The Associated Press,

CLEVELAND (AP) — The first debate between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden looms as a milestone in an American election year like no other. It’s a potential pivot point for a race that has remained stubbornly unchanged in the face of historic tumult. But with partisan feelings hardened over the most polarizing of presidents, comparatively few undecided voters remain….

Man Shot by Deputy During Raid Settles Suit for $6 Million

September 29, 2020

The Associated Press,

(courtesy: Carlton County Sheriff’s Office) MOOSE LAKE, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota man who was shot by a sheriff’s deputy during a raid last year has settled a federal lawsuit for about $6 million. Shawn Olthoff, 35, was left paralyzed and uses a wheelchair after a Carlton County deputy shot him during the raid at a Moose Lake home he…

The Latest: Titans, Vikings Suspend In-Person Activities

September 29, 2020

Site Staff, The Associated Press,

(AP) – The NFL says the Tennessee Titans and Minnesota Vikings are suspending in-person activities after the Titans had three players test positive for the coronavirus, along with five other personnel. The league said Tuesday that both clubs are working closely with the NFL and the players’ union, including their infectious disease experts, on tracing contacts, more testing, and monitoring…

Morning Update 9-29-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020

September 29, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, News

AG Agrees to Release Grand Jury Tapes in Breonna Taylor Case

September 29, 2020

Site Staff,

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s attorney general has agreed to release the recordings of the secret grand jury proceeding that considered charges against three officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor. A grand jury member sued to have the record of the proceedings open to the public. Attorney General Daniel Cameron says that the only charge prosecutors recommended…

Worldwide Grief: Death Toll From Coronavirus Tops 1 Million

September 29, 2020

The Associated Press,

NEW DELHI (AP) — The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus has eclipsed 1 million. The milestone, recorded by Johns Hopkins University, comes nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, tested world leaders’ resolve, pitted science against politics, and forced multitudes to change the way they live, learn and work. The virus has also spread untold…

2,000-Plus Saliva Tests Given in First Week of Pilot Program at DECC

September 28, 2020

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The first week of COVID-19 testing by saliva in Duluth is complete and thousands showed up. St Louis County confirmed to FOX 21 Monday that 2,374 tests were given out between Wednesday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 27. There was no immediate word on how many tests came back positive, but county officials said they were working…

Owner of Duluth Storefront Smashed by SUV: ‘It Could Have Been A Lot Worse’

September 28, 2020

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department says an SUV crashed into a storefront in downtown Duluth Monday morning. According to police, officers responded to the incident around 7:30 a.m. in the 100 block of West 1st Street. The 53-year-old male driver told police he lost his brakes at the stop sign on 3rd Street while traveling down 2nd Avenue…

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Demonstrators stood outside their cars honking and waving flags and signs in support of a new president.

All the soul and all the food. Whether it be Doc's fried chicken and cornbread-based dressing or oven-baked mac and cheese and sweet corn, Doc Witherspoon's Soul Food Kitchen will treat guests with cooking that's from the heart.

One local store has experienced an uptick in business because of the pandemic.

One Northland bank is providing grants to four local organizations to help them get through the pandemic.

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020

Tickets Must Be Purchased In Advance for This Year's Boo at the Zoo Event

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020

All vendors and attendees took COVID-19 questionnaires and had their temperatures checked before entering.

The school hosts popular hands on courses from soap making to sewing.

Nemadji golf course will stay open as long as weather permits.

"If we do nothing differently, I would say it's a high likelihood that this is going to get much worse before it gets better," said the Chief Medical Officer.

Robert Bennett III, 39, of Superior, accused of first-degree intentional homicide of his mother Cindy Bennett.

Hawk Ridge will be set up for viewing through the end of November, giving visitors and staff the chance to enjoy the beauty of the migration process.

148th officials tell us they try hard to balance training at night while being respectful of the community.

Management at the co-op said they wanted to throw this party to vie their employees some thanks for all the hard work they've done during the pandemic as essential workers.

As the election draws near, the requests for absentee ballots in St. Louis County continue to pile up, already doubling from 2016.

The census will likely end on Monday pending a court ruling. Right now, Minnesota is ranking 16th in the country behind Wisconsin with regards to census data.

Last night, the Duluth City Council voted unanimously to give $300,000 to Spirit Mountain so it can reopen this winter, but that decision did come out with some fallout.

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020

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