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Democrats Respond to Donald Trump Jr.’s Visit

As the Trump campaign continues to ramp up across Minnesota, local DFL leaders are responding.

September 9, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – As the Trump campaign continues to ramp up across Minnesota, local DFL leaders are responding. Earlier today, they held a virtual conference to address Donald Trump Jr.’s visit to the Northland. With the frequent number of visits by the Trump campaign to Duluth, they expressed concerns over President Trump’s leadership when it comes to a variety of…

Watch: Donald Trump Jr. Hosts ‘Make America Great Again’ Event at DECC

September 9, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Donald Trump Jr. hosts a “Make America Great Again” event on Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. The rally will mark the Trump campaign’s second visit to Duluth in a matter of weeks. Vice President Mike Pence visited Duluth two weeks ago. Before that, President Trump also made a stop in Mankato as…

Bentleyville Tour of Lights Will be a Drive-Thru Experience in 2020

September 9, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The 2020 Bentleyville Tour of Lights display will be reimagined as a drive-thru experience this year to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions. Bentleyville organizers and Duluth city leaders made the announcement during a Wednesday afternoon press conference at Bayfront Festival Park. According to Bentleyville owner Nathan Bentley while many aspects of the beloved annual lights display will stay the…

Duluth Man Charged In Beltrami Co. Officer-Involved Shooting

September 9, 2020

Dan Hanger,

A Duluth man is accused of shooting at Minnesota deputies after a carjacking. Isaac Nabors, 21, of Duluth is charged with first-degree assault after authorities say he shot at them from the passenger’s seat of the stolen vehicle during a pursuit Sept. 4 around 9:30 p.m. A deputy’s vehicle was hit by a bullet. Nobody was hurt. The two deputies…

Watch Live: Bentleyville Organizers to Hold Afternoon Press Conference

September 9, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Bentleyville Tour of Lights organizers are scheduled to hold a press conference Wednesday afternoon. The press conference will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Bayfront Festival Park. Last month, Bentleyville owner Nathan Bentley said his team was discussing a variety of possible options for the massive lights display to return for another season. Fox 21 will…

Midday Update 9-9-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020

September 9, 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. 9, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News

Update: Douglas County Man Killed While Servicing Dump Truck

September 9, 2020

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior police have released more details about the industrial accident that killed a man Tuesday morning in Superior’s South End. According to a recent press release, officers responded to Kimmes Oil and Tire around 9:15 a.m. for a report of an accident. When officers and rescue personnel arrived at the scene they learned that a 21-year-old male…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, September 9

September 9, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 81,868 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 7 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,869 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,621,174 tests have been completed to date. There are 75,055 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 6,792 patients have required hospitalization…

Grandma’s Marathon Minnesota Mile Traffic Advisory

September 9, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the 14th annual Grandma’s Marathon Minnesota Mile being held on Friday. Beginning at 3:00 p.m. Friday West Skyline Parkway around Enger Tower and Hank Jensen Drive will be closed to traffic. Traffic will not be allowed in or out of the Enger Tower/Enger Park parking lot…

Morning Update 9-9-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020

September 9, 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. 9, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, News

Explosive Wildfires Across California Stoked by Fierce Winds

September 9, 2020

The Associated Press,

SHAVER LAKE, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires are raging unchecked across parts of the Western United States, and authorities say gusty winds could drive flames with new ferocity. Diablo winds in northern California and Santa Ana winds in the south are forecast in areas where blazes already have grown explosively. More than 14,000 firefighters are battling California’s fires from the Sierra…

Healthpartners Suspends Recruiting in COVID-19 Vaccine Trial

September 9, 2020

The Associated Press,

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota health care provider has suspended its successful recruitment of participants in a coronavirus vaccine trial while its maker investigates whether a recipient’s “potentially unexplained” illness is a side effect of the shot. The trial led by AstraZeneca and Oxford University was suspended while a review is underway of a participant in the United Kingdom…

COVID-19 Case Confirmed At Esko High School

September 8, 2020

Dan Hanger,

ESKO, Minn. – Esko High School’s first day of in-person classes has come with a positive case of COVID-19. In an email to parents Tuesday afternoon, the district said a person with a positive test was in Esko High School Tuesday, Sept. 8. The district said it will clean and disinfect the school to control the spread of the virus,…

Great Outdoors: Howie’s Mud Bog

September 8, 2020

Adam Jagunich,

Categories: News, News – Latest News

DECC Stage Set for Donald Trump Jr.’s Visit — With COVID-19 Restrictions

The Trump Campaign and Secret Service conducted a site visit and agreed to all rules in place.

September 8, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The stage is set in Duluth to welcome Donald Trump Jr. to the DECC Wednesday for a “Make America Great Again” event. In the ballroom where the President’s son will speak, a maximum of 250 people are allowed inside including campaign staff per Governor Tim Walz’s order during the pandemic. Seats are six feet apart, masks are required,…

Health Officials Stress Importance of Influenza Vaccine as Flu Season Looms Ahead

The CDC says they have developed a test that will check for seasonal flu viruses, and the virus that causes COVID-19.

September 8, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- While the COVID-19 pandemic has been the most prominent public health concern since march, each winter brings a new flu season. Which is why officials are urging people to get vaccinated. “Now is the time to get it,” stressed Diane Seiloff, Adult Services Coordinator for St. Louis County Public Health. Generally, flu symptoms include a fever, cough, sore…

Ru-Ridge Corn Maze Preps for Fall Season During Pandemic

September 8, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

CARLTON, Minn.– It’s beginning to look a lot like fall in the Northland and that means corn mazes all around are getting ready for families to come through again. As the season begins to change, popular fall destinations like Ru-Ridge Corn Maze in Carlton are gearing up for an unexpected and unpredictable fall but one thing they can guarantee is…

Cloquet Library Returns to Regular Hours

September 8, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

CLOQUET, Minn.– In Cloquet, the city’s library is now returning to full hours for the first time since March. Starting Tuesday, the Cloquet Public Library is now running at their fall schedule. Open Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m to 7:30 p.m. Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Cloquet Public Library will…

CSS Students Start Class

Over at St. Scholastica, students also started their in-person, virtual and hybrid classes today.

September 8, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – Over at St. Scholastica, students also started their in-person, virtual and hybrid classes today. Students on campus say it’s great to be there because they have the opportunity to connect with faculty and other students face to face. “It’s super exciting,” said Julia Moder, a sophomore at CSS. “I live in Superior right now so it’s been…

UMD Senior Moves Back Home

One student we spoke to decided to move back home to the Iron Range for her last year on campus.

September 8, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – One student we spoke to decided to move back home to the Iron Range for her last year on campus. Senior Lynda Williams is an education major and because all of her classes were online, she decided to move back home to Virginia. She says that not only did she save money through the move, it is…

First Frost Of Season Could Be Concerning For Gardeners

Gardeners say frost can cause a plant's growth rate to decline immediately.

September 8, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Temperatures are starting to drop for the season and maybe creating frost concerns for local gardeners. Experts say when frost hits the vegetation will go into conservation mode and save nutrients down into the roots. The pores on leaves will also close to prevent the cold from coming in, which could cause the plant’s cells to freeze…

A COVID-19 Inspired Exhibit Headed For UMD’s Tweed Museum of Art

The exhibition will showcase the art of more than a half dozen local artists.

September 8, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – A COVID-19 pandemic inspired exhibit is coming to UMD’s Tweed Museum of Art. The exhibition is titled “Creating Apart.” It will showcase the art of more than a half dozen local artists. Each piece of artwork will also tell the artists stories and how the pandemic has impacted them differently. By sharing this artwork the exhibit’s curator…

The EPA Awards Funding To Restore Environmental Areas Of Concern In Twin Ports

"When you clean up the water, remove the contamination, and restore the habitat, it is an immediate benefit for the environment and the community," said Kurt Thiede, Regional Administrator for the EPA.

September 8, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it will be providing nearly $14 million in funding to help rehabilitate environmental areas of concern along the St. Louis River and the Great Lakes. The financial support is part of the EPA’s five-year plan to restore environments within the great lakes. The St. Louis River in the Twin Ports has…

Winona State University Self-Quarantines Campus for 2 Weeks

September 8, 2020

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Winona State University quarantined itself for two weeks starting Tuesday amid the increasing spread of the coronavirus on the southeastern Minnesota campus. “The university is not currently aware of any serious illness related to COVID-19 within the WSU community,” the school’s president, Scott R. Olson, said in a statement. “However, we are seeing an increase in asymptomatic…

Priest Tapped as Duluth Bishop Resigns Amid Sexual Abuse Allegation

September 8, 2020

The Associated Press,

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — A priest recently tapped by Pope Francis to become a bishop for a northern Minnesota diocese has resigned after an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor surfaced before he could take up his post. The Vatican announced without details on Monday that Francis had accepted the resignation of Bishop-elect Michel Mulloy, who was named by…

One Dead After ‘Industrial Accident’ in Superior

September 8, 2020

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Police say one person has died in an ‘isolated industrial accident’ in Superior Tuesday morning. According to police, officers responded to reports of an accident at a business located in the South End around 9:15 a.m. Authorities say after arriving at the scene they learned that someone had an accident that involved a heavy piece of…

UW-Madison Restricts Student Movement Amid Coronavirus Spike

September 8, 2020

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is ordering undergraduate students to limit their movements for the next two weeks in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Chancellor Rebecca Blank’s order comes as cases among students have been rising. From now through Sept. 21, all student gyms and recreational facilities will be closed, dining halls…

Essentia Health: Hermantown Urgent Care Closed Until Further Notice

September 8, 2020

Site Staff,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Essentia Health announced on Tuesday that the Hermantown Urgent Care has closed until further notice. The Essentia Health – Hermantown Clinic remains open and is available for walk-in care. Essentia did not specify the reason for the sudden closure, but we will continue to update this story as more information becomes available. Categories: Minnesota, News, News…

Midday Update 9-8-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020

September 8, 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. 8, 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 8

September 8, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 81,608 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 2 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,862 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,616,738 tests have been completed to date. There are 74,235 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 6,760 patients have required hospitalization…

Bold Hopes for Virus Antibody Tests Still Unfulfilled

September 8, 2020

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Coronavirus tests touted by President Donald Trump and his top officials to help reopen the economy are widely available, but predictions for their usefulness haven’t panned out. The tests check the blood for antibodies that help fight off infections. But scientists still haven’t determined whether those antibodies shield someone from getting infected again. And medical experts warn…

Nominate a Northland Family in Need for This Year’s ‘Best Christmas Ever’ Giveaway

'Best Christmas Ever' Nominations Will Remain Open Through Nov. 15, 2020

September 8, 2020

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Best Christmas Ever is a non-profit organization working to partner with business leaders and communities across the country to lift up families who have fallen on difficult times due to health conditions and other life challenges. The vision of Best Christmas Ever started when Co-Founder Don Liimatainen began battling Ulcerative Colitis in 2010. It was Christmas Eve,…

Morning Update 9-8-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020

September 8, 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. 8, 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

Gun Sales Up, Ammunition Supplies Limited in Minnesota

September 8, 2020

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gun dealers in Minnesota attribute a surge in firearms sales to anxiety over the coronavirus, civil unrest, and the uncertainties involving the presidential race. The National Shooting Sports Foundation says there were about 21,900 background checks for gun purchases in Minnesota in August of 2019. This year, there were nearly 35,000 in the…

Whoopsa Daisy Farm Holding Fall Farm Weekends Through Halloween

The farm will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday and have different fall activities for the whole family to enjoy.

September 7, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Whoopsa Daisy Farm opened up Aug. 28 and it’s been a long time coming for the owners Diane and Mike Podgornik. “This is our first year so this is our first day and I’ve been kind of dreaming up for the past six years or so and so it’s kind of exciting to finally get there,” Diane…

Kids Enjoy Last Days Of Summer Before Returning To School

September 7, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Many Northland families attempt to make the most of the days left before school resumes for several kids. Chester bowl in Duluth was one of many popular destinations for families to spend some quality time. Many of the kids enjoying these last moments of the season will soon be heading back to school. Most of them are…

Ruth House In Superior Needs Donations

Walking Ministries, which runs Ruth House, will soon open two new locations in Washburn and Burnett counties.

September 7, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Ruth House in Superior is preparing its warming centers before those cold nights hit the Northland, but they are asking for the community’s help. The local organization currently has warming centers in both Duluth and Superior. The group is looking for donations of cots, blankets and, sleeping bags. They are also hoping members of the community…

Diocese of Duluth’s Bishop-Elect Resigns Amid Sexual Abuse Allegation

Bishop-elect Michel Mulloy's resignation comes just two months after his appointment by Pope Francis.

September 7, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Diocese of Duluth’s Bishop-elect Michel Mulloy has resigned after an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor in the 1980s. Mulloy’s resignation comes just two months after his appointment by Pope Francis. Mulloy was set to take over the post on October 1. Previously, he was a priest in the diocese of Rapid City, South Dakota…

DFL Hosts Drive-Through Chili Cook-Off in Cloquet

Normally the city hosts a Labor Day parade and picnic, but those were canceled in light of the pandemic.

September 7, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The DFL party candidates participated in a Labor Day drive-through chili cook-off at Veterans Park on Monday. Normally the city hosts a Labor Day parade and picnic, but those were canceled in light of the pandemic. At the cook-off, people could also get the chili on a drive-through basis to stay as safe as possible. Sour cream…

Families Hunting for Agates on Chilly Day at Brighton Beach

Families traveled from around Minnesota to sit by the water, fish, and hunt for agates.

September 7, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – At Brighton Beach on Monday, the cooler weather didn’t stop many people from enjoying summer’s last holiday weekend. Families traveled from around Minnesota to sit by the water, fish, and hunt for agates. “Winter is about to be here and we kind of hibernate at that point it’s right around the corner,” said Shayla Fruth who is…

Charge: Wis. Man Tried To Stab Victim To Death at Ironwood Motel

September 7, 2020

Dan Hanger,

IRONWOOD, Mich. – A Wisconsin man is accused of trying to murder another man in Ironwood, Michigan last week. Benjamin Bozile, 30, of Gillett, Wisconsin is accused of stabbing a 36-year-old man several times and slitting his throat at a motel in Ironwood Sept. 1. The victim was found in the parking lot of the motel. His condition Sunday was…

Duluth-Superior Pride Festival Held Virtually

Labor Day weekend is also traditionally the Duluth-Superior Pride Festival and while it wasn't in person this year because of the pandemic, celebrations did happen virtually.

September 7, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – Labor Day weekend is also traditionally the Duluth-Superior Pride Festival and while it wasn’t in person this year because of the pandemic, celebrations did happen virtually. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson, Superior Mayor Jim Paine and even Minnesota Senator Tina Smith were among the politicians who recorded messages of acceptance and inclusivity that were posted on Pride’s Facebook…

People Spend Time Outdoors on Labor Day

Whether it was hopping on bikes, hitting the tennis courts, or simply enjoying the weather, families and friends came together to spend some quality time this Labor Day.

September 7, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – Whether it was hopping on bikes, hitting the tennis courts, or simply enjoying the weather, families and friends came together to spend some quality time this Labor Day. Some families tell us that they went outside to take advantage of the weather, especially since school is just around the corner for some. “School’s coming up, it’s starting…

Bishop-Elect Resigns Amid Sexual Abuse Allegation

A priest recently tapped by Pope Francis to be made a bishop for a Minnesota diocese has resigned after an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor surfaced before he could take up his post.

September 7, 2020

The Associated Press,

VATICAN CITY (AP) — A priest recently tapped by Pope Francis to be made a bishop for a Minnesota diocese has resigned after an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor surfaced before he could take up his post. The Vatican announced without giving details on Monday that Francis had accepted the resignation of the Bishop-elect Michel Mulloy, who was…

ATV Passenger Dies After Collision with Car

September 6, 2020

Alexandra Burnley,

CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. — A 31-year-old woman has died in a hospital after she was involved in a crash between an ATV and a car on Saturday. According to the Carlton County Sherriff’s Office, the collision happened around 3 p.m. east of Moose Lake. The ATV was riding along the Soo Trail when it traveled into the trail’s intersection with…

Blacklist Serving Up Orange Whips on a Busy Labor Day Weekend

Employees at Blacklist say it's been a busy summer, a trend that has continued into Labor Day Weekend.

September 6, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – On a busy Labor Day Weekend the Blacklist Brewing Company has been serving up a special kind of drink called an orange whip. The drink is shot of beer with a splash of orange juice. Employees at Blacklist say it’s been a busy summer, a trend that has continued into Labor Day Weekend. Blacklist also has axe…

Fireworks Light up Two Harbors in Honor of First Responders

People from Two Harbors and neighboring communities gathered around Agate Bay on Saturday to take in the loud booms of fireworks over the water.

September 6, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – After a summer where many events have been canceled, Two Harbors lit up the sky with fireworks on Saturday in honor of first responders. People from Two Harbors and neighboring communities gathered around Agate Bay on Saturday to take in the loud booms of fireworks over the water. “If you can get a little bit of…

OMC Smokehouse Shuts Doors Temporarily After Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

The restaurant says they will be identifying anyone who may have been in contact with the employee and encourage them to get tested.

September 6, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn. — A popular restaurant in Duluth’s Lincoln Park Neighborhood, OMC Smokehouse is closing temporarily due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19 Sunday. “We are just working on trying to understand this and trying to do it the right way,” said owner Tom Hanson. In a post on their Facebook page Sunday, OMC Smokehouse said they will…

Duluth Police Arrest 24-Year-Old Male in Friday Night Shooting, Victim Condition Unknown

September 5, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- According to the Duluth Police Department, on Friday night officers responded to a shooting in the area of the 200 Block of 70th Ave. W, adding to the 14 shootings in Duluth in the past two months that have resulted in injuries. Authorities say officers responded to a call at 10:25 p.m. Upon arrival they learned two males,…

Duluth Fire Department Stresses Water Safety for Labor Day Weekend

September 5, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– As beaches and boat launches in Duluth get busy this Labor Day weekend, the Duluth Fire Department is reminding everyone how to stay safe on the water. “We just want people to be very safe, prepared, have a plan for what you’re doing. Most importantly, wear life jackets,” said DFD Fire Captain Paul Gucinski. While the water fills…

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As the Trump campaign continues to ramp up across Minnesota, local DFL leaders are responding.

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020

The Trump Campaign and Secret Service conducted a site visit and agreed to all rules in place.

The CDC says they have developed a test that will check for seasonal flu viruses, and the virus that causes COVID-19.

Over at St. Scholastica, students also started their in-person, virtual and hybrid classes today.

One student we spoke to decided to move back home to the Iron Range for her last year on campus.

Gardeners say frost can cause a plant's growth rate to decline immediately.

The exhibition will showcase the art of more than a half dozen local artists.

"When you clean up the water, remove the contamination, and restore the habitat, it is an immediate benefit for the environment and the community," said Kurt Thiede, Regional Administrator for the EPA.

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020

'Best Christmas Ever' Nominations Will Remain Open Through Nov. 15, 2020

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020

The farm will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday and have different fall activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Walking Ministries, which runs Ruth House, will soon open two new locations in Washburn and Burnett counties.

Bishop-elect Michel Mulloy's resignation comes just two months after his appointment by Pope Francis.

Normally the city hosts a Labor Day parade and picnic, but those were canceled in light of the pandemic.

Families traveled from around Minnesota to sit by the water, fish, and hunt for agates.

Labor Day weekend is also traditionally the Duluth-Superior Pride Festival and while it wasn't in person this year because of the pandemic, celebrations did happen virtually.

Whether it was hopping on bikes, hitting the tennis courts, or simply enjoying the weather, families and friends came together to spend some quality time this Labor Day.

A priest recently tapped by Pope Francis to be made a bishop for a Minnesota diocese has resigned after an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor surfaced before he could take up his post.

Employees at Blacklist say it's been a busy summer, a trend that has continued into Labor Day Weekend.

People from Two Harbors and neighboring communities gathered around Agate Bay on Saturday to take in the loud booms of fireworks over the water.

The restaurant says they will be identifying anyone who may have been in contact with the employee and encourage them to get tested.

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