DULUTH, Minn- Dozens of people gathered at the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial for a community barbecue. The event was hosted by the group called the Young African Heritage Men. Numerous guest speakers stopped by to continue to shed light on the importance of the memorial. They say it was an opportunity to provide healing on the day these young men…
DULUTH, Minn. – Summer camps kicked off at the Duluth Playhouse this week. Kids ages 5 to 18 are taking acting and musical classes. Organizers prepared for these classes for about three weeks, specifically with health and safety in mind, including marking the floors so kids can be six feet apart. “So fun to see everybody,” said Amber Burns, the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Back in 2017, Votan Henriquez and about 50 volunteers made their mark on Duluth by painting the massive mural on the outside of the AICHO building. The mural artist, who lives in New Mexico, is now back, adding more artistic treasures to the community. He is currently working on another piece as he paints a portrait of…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY – St. Louis County Courthouses have reopened for business today for customer service only. Court hearings will take place on a remote basis and will not take place inside of the courthouses themselves. Courthouse leadership says that although they are open, they still encourage people to try and do their business remotely if possible. “Making sure that…
DULUTH, Minn. – A segment of the lakewalk in Duluth is closed starting today and tomorrow due to construction. The portion of the lakewalk between the Sister Cities Park and the Northland Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be closed. Contractors are there fixing up the shoreline that was damaged by a series of storms over the last few years. The construction…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers blocked the University of Wisconsin System officials Monday from taking the first steps toward complying with new federal rules that bolster the rights of sexual misconduct defendants and narrow the range of cases colleges are required to investigate. Evers wrote in a letter to UW System President Ray Cross that he was rejecting…
(Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP) (AP) -The PGA Tour will keep the 3M Open in Minnesota on schedule, but the second-year event will be played without spectators on site. Tournament officials announced Monday that the state’s health guidelines currently in place for public gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic will keep the galleries empty throughout the weekend of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz marked the 100th anniversary of a painful chapter in Duluth history by visiting a memorial to three black men lynched by a white mob. Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson, and Isaac McGhie were traveling circus workers accused of raping a white woman, though her doctor later found no evidence of an assault. Walz gestured…
(AP) – For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network said Monday that the 93rd Academy Awards will now be held April 25, 2021, eight weeks later than originally planned because of the pandemic’s effects on the movie industry. It’s true! Next year’s…
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Monday revoked emergency authorization for malaria drugs for treating COVID-19 amid growing evidence they don’t work and could cause serious side effects. The Food and Drug Administration said the drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are unlikely to be effective in treating the coronavirus. Citing reports of heart complications, the FDA said the drugs’ unproven benefits…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 30,693 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 6 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,304 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 422,922 tests have been completed to date. There are 26,609 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 3,630 patients have required hospitalization…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, June 15, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, William Seay
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects LGBT people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court. The court decided by a 6-3 vote that a key provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 known as Title VII that bars job discrimination because of sex,…
MILWAUKEE (AP) — University of Wisconsin System officials are offering campuses guidelines for reopening this fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that the system released the guidelines Sunday. They include putting classes of more than 50 students online, having a plan if COVID-19 cases spike, re-evaluating dorm and dining operations, using masks, and keeping students that share…
DULUTH, Minn.- The bakery and cafe that has sat in the basement of the DeWitt-Seitz Marketplace for 25 years is not only getting a makeover, but a do-over — from a bakery to a grocery store. “Changing with the times you have to just, you can’t dig in your heels cause then those are the places that don’t survive,” said…
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PENGILLY, Minn. — A Facebook group started by one woman on the Iron Range now has thousands of members with a goal of spreading joy to each other during Minnesota’s COVID-19 shutdown. Cassie Husmann, a Pengilly resident, said her sister had invited her into a Facebook group for women who wanted to surprise each other by leaving gift baskets on…
DULUTH, Minn.- A portion of the lakewalk will be temporarily closed Monday and Tuesday below the Sister Cities Park. Contractors will be onsite welding a steel plate extension to the existing sheet pile wall. A detour is posted through Gichi-ode’ Aking Park and reconnect the lakewalk to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Road…
DULUTH, Minn. – Members of the community visited the gravesites of Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson, and Isaac McGhie the evening before he 100th anniversary of their lynchings. The ceremony is held each year to honor the three black men who worked with a traveling circus that had stopped in Duluth were publicly lynched. The men were accused of raping a…
DULUTH, Minn. – With the weather getting nicer and nicer Duluth Public Schools will reopen its playgrounds on Monday while slowing opening summer activities. The playgrounds at Lester Park, Lowell, Laura MacArthur, and Ordean East will be used for the Duluth KEY Zone program between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The public can use the parks after…
CARLTON, Minn. – The parking lot was packed at Jay Cooke State Park on Saturday with people taking advantage of no fees and 60-degree temperatures. “It’s amazing how a couple of hours outside can just boost your spirits and also just feel like kind of bringing you back to what matters most in life especially being with the people that…
DULUTH, Minn. – COVID-19 has prevented local musicians from getting out and doing their thing, but one entertainer was back at it, from the comfort of his front yard. Rickey Lee Biggs brought the song to Duluth’s Lakeside neighborhood. He has been practicing in his basement since the lockdown started to stay sharp. He says if musicians don’t keep at…
DULUTH, Minn.- Voices demanding change after the death of George Floyd once again filled the grounds of Duluth City Hall Saturday, but this group of dozens organized under a slightly different version of the message than the group of thousands did two weeks before. Chants of “Defund the Police!” took on a very literal meaning aiming at the city’s budget….
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, a Duluth company launched a fundraiser to help a local community services center that was damaged during last week’s protests. The Damiano Center had rocks thrown into their windows and one of their doors busted during the protest. The center quickly worked to get their door repaired, but is now waiting to get their windows…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department has issued a red flag warning because of dangerous swimming conditions on Park Point beaches. The warning is effective until 10:00 a.m. Sunday. The warning means that wind and wave conditions can support rip currents, which are life-threatening to anyone entering the water. The fire department is telling swimmers to stay out of…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Positive Coronavirus test results have doubled across Wisconsin since Governor Evers’ Safer-At-Home order ended last month. But counties in the northern part of the state like Douglas County have avoided a spike in cases. Douglas County health officials are surprised at the small amount of cases that have arose in the county. “These strategies have worked, in particular…
DULUTH, Minn. – The flower of love doesn’t have to only be given to those you care for on Valentine’s Day. It can also share the love on National Red Rose Day. The red rose has been dubbed the symbol of love for many years. The popular flower is typically given by the dozen. The long-standing history suggests each rose…
ITASCA COUNTY – Local experts from Itasca County came together virtually today to talk about the importance of quality care and wellbeing for children during the pandemic. They say that socialization and having a routine structure are crucial to helping with youth development. They say some of the top programs, like 4-H and the Boy and Girls Club, are helpful…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local makeup shop is putting together workshops to help Northlanders in a variety of ways. This week, Mix Cosmetiques on Woodland Avenue is teaching people how to make green cleaning products with items like baking soda, vegetable soap, and vodka. Store staff says it’s about keeping people clean and sanitized especially during the pandemic. “I think…
DULUTH, Minn. – On Friday, Wild State Cider released a lemonade flavor, which is now available for purchase from the taproom in Lincoln Park. The flavor is made with fresh lemon juice, agave and no added sugar. Wild State said it took them a few months to get the cider right. Now, with their patio open for dine-in service, the…
DULUTH, Minn.– University of Minnesota Duluth has announced its plans to reopen the campus for the fall semester today. Residence halls, dining spaces, and other public places will open this fall. Classes will start August 31. There will be no fall break so classes will end by Thanksgiving. Finals will be held virtually. Classes will be in-person, online, or a…
DULUTH, Minn. – The State of Minnesota is making amends for wrongfully convicting a man of committing a rape in Duluth back in 1920. The board unanimously voted to award Max Mason a posthumous pardon. This comes as the 100th anniversary of the lynching of three African American men in Duluth. It’s the first time Minnesota has granted this type…
DULUTH, Minn – Many companies throughout the northland have recently laid off hundreds of employees as a way to recover from the financial difficulties of the Covid-19 pandemic. And the City of Duluth and CareerForce is stepping in to help It can be difficult for many of the laid-off employees to know where to start. CareerForce staff says they are…
DULUTH, Minn. – From lions and bears to lemurs and peacocks, the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth has finally reopened to animal lovers everywhere. With social distancing and masks for employees, Lake Superior Zoo is doing its best to keep the experience both fun and safe for visitors. “Being able to provide a park-like space and open air, safe space…
DULUTH, Minn. – Many Duluth Public School playgrounds will reopen next week for school programs and public use, according to ISD 709 officials. On Monday, playgrounds at Lester Park, Lowell, Laura McArthur, and Ordean East will open for Duluth KEY Zone program and the public. The KEY Zone program will use the playgrounds from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 o.m. Monday…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Senate has voted 38-29 to end Gov. Tim Walz’s peacetime emergency over the coronavirus, though the governor’s broad powers are likely to stay in place. Three Democratic senators — Paul Eken, Melissa Franzen, and John Hoffman — joined with all 35 Republicans voting yes. The House is currently debating a similar resolution, which majority…
(AP Photo/Steve Karnowski) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Key Republican lawmakers in Minnesota say they’ll block most of an ambitious effort by Democrats to remake policing in the state where George Floyd died and they plan to approve only a limited set of police accountability measures. Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka says there’s only a limited amount of time to act during…
DULUTH, Minn. – DULUTH, Minn. – The City on the Hill Music Festival has been postponed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Event organizers announced Friday that the music festival will now take place on August 6-7, 2021. City on the Hill President and Co-Founder Walt Aplin says the decision was made due to health and safety concerns, “It…
ANOKA, Minn. – The two suspects arrested Thursday afternoon in connection to the murder of a Makinen man have been formally charged. Authorities say 53-year-old J. Nicholas Cramer and 46-year-old Michelle L. Cramer have been charged with second-degree murder in the death of 47-year-old Frank Gerald Meyer. Meyer’s body was found in his garage on October 8, 209 by police…
DULUTH, Minn. – After Minnesota Governor Tim Walz loosened more restrictions on recreational actives this past week, the city of Duluth has re-opened many of their parks to the public. In all, there are 38 playgrounds and close to 130 parks in Duluth. Management says, because crews won’t be sanitizing the equipment, people should come prepared. “Folks should remember to…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 29,795 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 25 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,274 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 395,202 tests have been completed to date. There are 25,028 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 3,557 patients have required hospitalization…
DULUTH, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Board of Pardons posthumously pardoned a man who was convicted in a 1920 rape case, which sparked the Duluth lynchings. The three-person pardon board, which includes Attorney General Keith Ellison and Gov. Tim Walz, voted unanimously Friday to pardon Max Mason. Mason was one of six black circus workers arrested for the alleged rape of a…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — University of Minnesota leaders have mapped out a plan to reopen classrooms, dormitories, and other common spaces this fall amid the coronavirus outbreak. The Board of Regents endorsed the plan Thursday and is expected to vote on it in July. The reopening plan includes some physical distancing, COVID-19 monitoring, testing, and isolation. The Star Tribune reports each of the…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Gardening continues to be a popular activity in the Northland as people look for new ways to spend their time. The Cook Home Community Garden on West Arrowhead Road has been going on for the past forty years. There are 92 plots at the garden and it is the largest garden community in the Duluth Community Garden…
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin says he is fully supportive of pardoning a now-dead former circus worker Max Mason who was one of six black men accused of raping a woman in Duluth, which ultimately lead to three historic lynchings downtown of Isaac McGhie, Elmer Jackson and Elias Clayton. On Friday, the Minnesota Board of Pardons…
DULUTH, Minn. – Excitement is building at Fond-du-Luth and Black Bear casinos as the official reopening date is set for Monday, June 15 at 10 a.m. Casino officials tell us there will be some noticeable changes, however, to balance entertainment with safety. Specifically at the Fond-du-Luth, all guests will get a non-contact temperature check at the door and everybody will…
