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Wrenshall Builds Outdoor Classes

The pandemic has brought about many changes at Northland schools. COVID-19 even jumpstarted one particular school's efforts to build outdoor classrooms.

August 13, 2020

Jane Kim,

WRENSHALL, Minn. – The pandemic has brought about many changes at Northland schools. COVID-19 even jumpstarted one particular school’s efforts to build outdoor classrooms. In the past, Wrenshall’s school forest area was used primarily for play and for building forts. But this year, teachers and other leaders from the school are clearing the area for classroom space. Staff members have…

Bald Eagle Attacks Woman Along North Shore: ‘It Was Terrifying’

“He had both of his claws in her. He was trying to get at her with its beak," said Bernie Banks, the man who rescued the woman.

August 13, 2020

Dan Hanger,

LUTSEN, Minn. — A scary attack between a young bald eagle and a woman took place along Lake Superior Thursday – and it was all caught on video, as FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports. The aggressive bald eagle was seen attacking the woman Thursday morning just 100 yards away from the Cascade Lodge and Restaurant along Highway 61 in Lutsen….

Apartment Where 36-Year-Old Man Dies In Fire Gets Burglarized

The items needed are hygiene products and clothing.

August 13, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – More than a half dozen residents displaced by a fire that killed a 36-year-old man are now dealing with yet another difficulty. Duluth police confirmed to fox 21 that they responded to a burglary at that housing unit. Some of those without a home are asking for help. A friend to one of the residents posted on…

Fruit Truck Stops In Duluth

The semi-truck full of fresh fruit from farms and orchards all across the upper Midwest.

August 13, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

Duluth, Minn. – The fruit truck made a stop in West Duluth on Thursday. The semi-truck full of fresh fruit from farms and orchards all across the upper Midwest. Today, the hot ticket items were plums, peaches and nectarines all of which are sold in bulk. “It’s for canning or freezing. Nothing like something you’d buy a little bit of…

Local Insurance Company Says Thank You To Customers

August 13, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – a local insurance company gave thanks to its loyal customers. The Patrick Shelton Insurance Agency hosted a customer appreciation event to show how much they value those they serve. The first 15 customers at the event received free lunch from Tig’s Smok’n Pig BBQ. There were also tons of giveaways and prize drawings. “You have to show…

Local Preschool Looking For Help To Raise $50,000

More than $2,000 has already been raised through a Go Fund Me page.

August 13, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – A Northland preschool is hoping to remain open to stay a reliable resource for parents as the need for childcare in the area continues to grow. The school is now looking for help from the community to raise money to purchase the building they now use. Lakeside Early Learning in Duluth hopes to raise $50,000 for a…

Community Rallies Against Proposed Closure of Willow River DOC Facility

Willow River facility is minimum security boot camp program for non-violent offenders

August 13, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – People rallied in Moose Lake Thursday protesting the closure of the Department of Corrections facility in Willow River. This comes after it was announced both the Willow River and Togo facilities would close by the end of the year because of a Department of Corrections budget shortfall caused by the pandemic. The Willow River facility is…

Crews Work on New Antenna for FOX21

August 13, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– There is some big work getting done on the technical side of things at FOX21. A 20 man crew worked to add a new antenna head to our station’s transmitter. The new antenna weighs over 11,000 pounds and is 70 feet tall. A helicopter was called in to help install it. The station has been spending the last…

New Roundabout Proposed to Ease Traffic in East Duluth

August 13, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– There was a meeting to discuss plans for a new roundabout in Duluth Thursday night. St. Louis County Public Works and the city of Duluth held a virtual conference to talk about the roundabout planned at the intersection of Glenwood Street, Snively Road, and Jean Duluth Road in east Duluth. Currently, it’s an all-way stop that’s seen delays…

UMD Bookstore Expects Decline in Apparel Sales with Most Sports Sidelined

August 13, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– Thursday morning, the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference made the decision to suspend all sports for the rest of the calendar year, and the impact goes beyond the field or the court at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. UMD will soon have students back for the first time since March. One of the busiest places on campus during that time…

Superior Home Damaged in Thursday Fire

August 13, 2020

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Fire Department says a house sustained about $17,500 in damages from a fire that broke out Thursday afternoon. Fire crews responded to reports of a house fire at 2002 Hammond Avenue around 12:48 p.m. When crews arrived on the scene they found smoke coming from the rear of the home. All occupants were able to…

Lake County Encourages Mask Wearing

One Northland county is encouraging locals to wear masks by offering up a challenge.

August 13, 2020

Jane Kim,

LAKE COUNTY – One Northland county is encouraging locals to wear masks by offering up a challenge. Lake County is hosting “We Care, Lake County Mask Up.” Residents are encouraged to submit videos of themselves that are 30 seconds or less with a story of how and why you care to wear a mask. The compilation of videos will be…

Deep Cuts Preparing to Open

A new barbershop is preparing to open in Duluth on Woodland Avenue.

August 13, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – A new barbershop is preparing to open in Duluth on Woodland Avenue. The barbershop will be available for short clipper cuts, fades, beard trips, shampoos, and even shoe shines. One unique thing about the barbershop is that it will be open on Saturdays. “It’s really exciting,” said Brandon Golding, the owner of the barbershop. “It’s kind of…

Coon Rapids Man Dies in Sawyer County Semi-Tractor Trailer Crash

August 13, 2020

Site Staff,

SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. – The Sawyer County Sheriff’s Department says a Coon Rapids man died on Wednesday in a single-vehicle accident in the Town of Draper. Authorities say Sawyer County Dispatch received a call about a semi-tractor trailer crash around 10:22 a.m. on State Highway 70 east of Loretta/Draper. When deputies arrived on the scene an eyewitness to the crash…

Minnesota Supreme Court Fast-Tracks Absentee Ballot Case

August 13, 2020

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court has agreed to fast-track a challenge to absentee ballot rules for the November general election that were liberalized due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Trump’s campaign, Minnesota Republican Party and other GOP groups are appealing a lower court ruling. Chief Justice Lorie Gildea informed the parties Wednesday that the high court…

Midday Update 8-13-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, August 13, 2020

August 13, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 13, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, News, William Seay

Authentic Mole Poblano at Bucktales Cantina and Grill

Cooking Connection: Dee's Delicious Mole Poblano

August 13, 2020

Brett Scott,

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 a recipe with deep family…

NSIC Cancels All Fall and Winter Competition Through End of Calendar Year

For UMD, this impacts football, volleyball, women's soccer and cross country, as well as the start of winter sports like men's and women's basketball and indoor track and field.

August 13, 2020

Sam Ali,

BURNSVILLE, Minn. – The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Board of Directors announced Thursday that all fall and winter sports have been cancelled through the end of the calendar year. In a statement, the conference says that health and safety concerns prevailed in the league’s decision, adding that current recommendations for testing, exposure and quarantine made it difficult conduct a successful…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, August 13

August 13, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 62,993 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 7 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,685 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,203,559 tests have been completed to date. There are 56,346 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 5,742 patients have required hospitalization…

Update: Victim Sustained Non-Life Threatening Gunshot Wound From Central Hillside Shots Fired Incident

August 13, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police confirmed Thursday morning that the victim taken to the Essentia ER on Wednesday with a gunshot wound to the abdomen was shot in connection to the shots fired incident on Wednesday. Officers responded to a shots fired incident Wednesday afternoon in the Central Hillside neighborhood. Police responded to the 100 Block of the West #4…

Multiple Fire Crews Respond to Fire at Quad Cities Recycling

August 13, 2020

Site Staff,

VIRGINIA, Minn. – Fire crews from the Virginia, Eveleth, and Mountain Iron fire departments responded to a fire at Quad City Recycling around 7:00 a.m. Thursday. According to reports from the Northland FireWire, upon arrival fire crews found heavy smoke coming from a large garage at the facility located on County Road 921 in Virginia. No injuries were reported from…

Morning Update 8-13-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, August 13, 2020

August 13, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 13, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, News, William Seay

Us Jobless Claims Fall Below 1 Million but Remain High

August 13, 2020

Site Staff,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of laid-off workers applying for unemployment aid fell below 1 million for the first time since the pandemic intensified in March, though applications remain at an extraordinarily high level. The Labor Department said that applications fell to 963,000, the second straight drop, from 1.2 million the previous week. The decline suggests that layoffs are slowing,…

Olmsted County Resident Crowned ‘Princess Kay of the Milky Way’

19-year-old Brenna Connelly, a college student from Byron Minnesota has been crowned the 67th Princess Kay of the Milky Way.

August 13, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

Photo credit: Matt Addington. BYRON, Minnesota. – Despite this year’s cancellation of the Minnesota State Fair, there’s a new princess in the land of 10,000 lakes. 19-year-old Brenna Connelly, a college student from Byron Minnesota has been crowned the 67th Princess Kay of the Milky Way. Connelly represents Minnesota’s Olmsted County. The crowning took place on Wednesday night during a…

New Scenic Cafe Hitting the Road with ‘Scenic 61’ Food Truck

Restaurant owner adds food truck to methods of staying afloat while dine-in restaurant remains closed.

August 12, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- After months shut down due to the pandemic, food is available at New Scenic Cafe on Highway 61 again — this time on wheels, as the Scenic 61 food truck opened Wednesday. Originally set up to carry food down to the now canceled Minnesota State Fair, Scenic 61 is now carrying the business through the summer as its…

Mayor Larson: 29-Percent Voter Turnout In Duluth For Primary Election

August 12, 2020

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson says Tuesday’s primary election brought out a larger number of voters than a typical primary. Larson took to Facebook Wednesday to post a video saying more than 16,000 ballots were cast in Duluth, which is a 29-percent turnout from registered voters. She says a typical primary in Duluth usually sees between a 9…

African Heritage Commissioners Needed

The City of Duluth is looking for people to serve on the Duluth African Heritage Commission.

August 12, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth is looking for people to serve on the Duluth African Heritage Commission. The commission will help educate those who are people of color, but they will also look at housing and work on having equitable transportation or those who need it. Leaders say because black indigenous people of color face more inequalities and…

Duluth’s June Tourism Tax Revenue Down Nearly 50% Compared To 2019

August 12, 2020

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth has released tourism tax revenue totals for the month of June, and it confirms what city officials expected — a significant loss. Hotel, motel, food and beverage taxes added up to $701,156 for June, which is also half of the dollars collected in June of 2019. To date, tourism tax revenue is down…

Governor Walz Extends Peacetime Emergency Powers for Another 30 Days

August 12, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

ST. PAUL, Minn.– Earlier today, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced an extension of his emergency powers that he has held since the beginning of the pandemic in March. This comes as lawmakers are in St. Paul for a third special legislative session. The governor is extending his emergency powers through September 11, streamlining the handling of the pandemic through the…

Rep. Tom Tiffany Visits Superior, UWS

August 12, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

SUPERIOR, Wis.– Wisconsin State Representative Tom Tiffany is getting ready for November’s general election. Earlier today, he made a visit to UW-Superior to meet with university officials. The District 7 representative talked to the UWS administration about the challenges of educating students during the pandemic. Tiffany also met with other businesses around Superior. In his short time in congress, Tiffany…

Health Officials Are Warning About The Risks Of Social Gatherings

August 12, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The next time you are planning to go to or host a social event, the St. Louis County department of public health wants you to first consider the risks. Community transmission is considered one of the biggest reasons for the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the county. Health officials say social gatherings may be a key…

New Guidelines For Long Term Care Facilities Released By MN Dept. Of Health

August 12, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Health recently released new COVID-19 guidelines for longterm care facilities in the state. Long term care centers can be in either level one or level two. Each facility must factor in if they have had a case within the last 28 days before restrictions for visitation can be relaxed. Other factors such as…

Carnegie Library Looking For Tenants Before Starting Construction

August 12, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – After being bought nearly two years ago by a North Carolina-based architectural company, the Carnegie Library in superior is a step closer to starting construction. The plan for the historic landmark is to turn it into a co-working space. There has been a growing need for commercial space in Superior, which has helped expand the plans for…

St. Louis County Approves Plan To Distribute CARES Act Funding

St. Louis County has approved a plan to distribute $24.5 million in federal coronavirus aid funding, also known as the CARES Act.

August 12, 2020

Jane Kim,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – St. Louis County has approved a plan to distribute $24.5 million in federal coronavirus aid funding, also known as the CARES Act. The goal is to give out the funds to help people and businesses that were impacted by the pandemic. The funding’s purpose is to provide assistance to organizations that support individuals in the community…

New Dance Studio Opens

Despite the pandemic, a new dance studio has opened on Grand Ave.

August 12, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – Despite the pandemic, a new dance studio has opened on Grand Ave. 218 Dance Project is a full-serve dance studio that provides classes at the recreational and competitive levels. One of the owners tells us this new business is a dream come true and they expect to be very busy for years to come. “We are beside…

State Files Motion to Join All Four Cases in George Floyd Killing

August 12, 2020

Site Staff,

(Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office via AP) MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The State of Minnesota filed a motion Wednesday to join the cases of the four Minneapolis police officers charged in the police killing of George Floyd into one prosecution. The move means there would be one trial for all the officers, rather than four separate trials. Floyd died on May 25 while being…

Uw-Madison Chancellor: ‘We’re in a Real Financial Crisis’

August 12, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank delivered a sobering message Wednesday about the state’s flagship campus as the fall semester looms, saying “we’re in a real financial crisis” due to the coronavirus pandemic. How bad the crisis will depend on several factors, Blank said in an online presentation at the Rotary Club of Madison. Those include…

Duluth Police Respond to Shots Fired Incident in Duluth’s Central Hillside

August 12, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police say officers responded to a shots fired incident Wednesday afternoon in the Central Hillside neighborhood. Police responded to the 100 Block of the West #4 alley around 12:00 p.m. and found evidence consistent with reports of shots fired in the area. According to police, one person was taken to the Essentia ER with a…

Walz Names New Budget Chief With State Facing $4.7b Deficit

August 12, 2020

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz named Jim Schowalter as his new commissioner of management and budget Wednesday to replace Myron Frans, who left his administration for a senior post at the University of Minnesota. Schowalter is returning to an agency he led in Gov. Mark Dayton’s administration. He also served as budget director under Gov. Tim Pawlenty….

1 of 2 Girls Convicted in Slender Man Stabbing Loses Appeal

August 12, 2020

Kelly Tekler,

(Michael Sears/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP, Pool, File) MADISON, Wis. (AP) — One of two Wisconsin girls who repeatedly stabbed a classmate because she believed a fictional horror character named Slender Man would attack her family if she didn’t kill the girl has lost an appeal. Morgan Geyser was 12 at the time of the attack in 2014. Geyser pleaded guilty…

Midday Update 8-12-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, August 12, 2020

August 12, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, News, William Seay

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, August 12

August 12, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 62,303 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 12 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,678 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,188,288 tests have been completed to date. There are 55,855 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 5,711 patients have required hospitalization…

Who: Avoid Dental Cleanings and Other Routine Visits to the Dentist for Now

August 12, 2020

Site Staff,

NEW YORK (FOX 9) – You should delay your routine dental cleaning until the coronavirus pandemic eases, according to new guidance from the World Health Organization. Dentists, hygienists, and other oral care providers have a heightened risk of contracting COVID-19 and passing it to patients because “they are in close contact with their patients’ mouths, use spray-generating equipment that produces airborne particles,…

Proctor Golf Course Clubhouse Temporarily Closed After Employee Tests Positive for COVID

August 12, 2020

Site Staff,

PROCTOR, Minn. – The Proctor Golf Course has temporarily closed its clubhouse after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The golf course made the announcement on its Facebook page Wednesday morning saying that the employee worked on August 5 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. According to the post, the employee was asymptomatic and is “doing well.” Check-ins will be…

ATF: Fire that Destroyed St. Paul Hotel Project was Arson

August 12, 2020

The Associated Press,

(Scott Takushi/Pioneer Press via AP) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A massive blaze that destroyed a hotel project under construction in downtown St. Paul was arson, authorities said. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives announced that determination Tuesday, along with the St. Paul Fire Department, St. Paul Police Department and Minnesota state fire marshal’s division. Investigators concluded the…

Morning Update 8-12-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, August 12, 2020

August 12, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, News, William Seay

Walz, Flanagan Endorse Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

August 12, 2020

Site Staff,

In a Wednesday press release, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan issued statements endorsing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for President and Vice President of the United States. On Tuesday, Biden tapped California Sen. Kamala Harris to be his running mate, making her the first Black woman to serve on a major party presidential ticket. In his…

2020 Minnesota, Wisconsin Primary Election Results

August 12, 2020

Site Staff,

Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Superior’s A&W Having Busy Summer

After laying off several staff members, they were so busy they have been able to welcome everyone back, plus hire more staff to keep up with the rush.

August 12, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The A&W restaurant in Superior is having a busy summer despite COVID-19. The restaurant offers drive-in service where they bring the food right to customers’ cars. At times this spring, the restaurant even had a hard time getting certain food, but people still keep coming. The owner says they weren’t sure what to expect when the dining…

Aquarium Seeing ‘Steady Flow’ of Visitors This Summer

The aquarium opened again on June 1 and there is a one-way flow throughout the building to help people stay distanced from each other.

August 12, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Great Lakes Aquarium has been seeing a steady flow of visitors this summer even with restrictions in place. The aquarium opened again on June 1 and there is a one-way flow throughout the building to help people stay distanced from each other. Some of the attractions are still closed, but two of their touch pools, the…

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The pandemic has brought about many changes at Northland schools. COVID-19 even jumpstarted one particular school's efforts to build outdoor classrooms.

“He had both of his claws in her. He was trying to get at her with its beak," said Bernie Banks, the man who rescued the woman.

The items needed are hygiene products and clothing.

The semi-truck full of fresh fruit from farms and orchards all across the upper Midwest.

More than $2,000 has already been raised through a Go Fund Me page.

Willow River facility is minimum security boot camp program for non-violent offenders

One Northland county is encouraging locals to wear masks by offering up a challenge.

A new barbershop is preparing to open in Duluth on Woodland Avenue.

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, August 13, 2020

Cooking Connection: Dee's Delicious Mole Poblano

For UMD, this impacts football, volleyball, women's soccer and cross country, as well as the start of winter sports like men's and women's basketball and indoor track and field.

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, August 13, 2020

19-year-old Brenna Connelly, a college student from Byron Minnesota has been crowned the 67th Princess Kay of the Milky Way.

Restaurant owner adds food truck to methods of staying afloat while dine-in restaurant remains closed.

The City of Duluth is looking for people to serve on the Duluth African Heritage Commission.

St. Louis County has approved a plan to distribute $24.5 million in federal coronavirus aid funding, also known as the CARES Act.

Despite the pandemic, a new dance studio has opened on Grand Ave.

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, August 12, 2020

After laying off several staff members, they were so busy they have been able to welcome everyone back, plus hire more staff to keep up with the rush.

The aquarium opened again on June 1 and there is a one-way flow throughout the building to help people stay distanced from each other.

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