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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…

Dry Cleaners Feeling Vast Impacts of COVID-19

Dee Independent Cleaners on East Superior Street in Duluth has been getting tough stains out of clothes for nearly 40 years, but the hurdle of COVID-19 is like nothing they've seen before.

August 12, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic can be crippling for many business sectors including local dry cleaners. Dee Independent Cleaners on East Superior Street in Duluth has been getting tough stains out of clothes for nearly 40 years, but the hurdle of COVID-19 is like nothing they’ve seen before. Owner Shari Swenson says the need for…

Fishing Stores Staying Busy Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Ever since the fishing opener back in May, shops like Marine General and Northwest Outlet have been busy with customers.

August 11, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – With fewer things to do this summer, it’s already been a busy fishing season. “People wish they could go more but they have things like kids sports, right, jobs, all these things that got in the way of going but this year they’re not in the way so they’re going fishing,” owner of Marine General Russ Francisco…

Republican Candidates Rally Supporters in Hinckley

Rep. Pete Stauber, Jason Lewis among Republican candidates to speak at rally

August 11, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

HINCKLEY, Minn. – Republican candidates spoke to voters at a rally in Hinckley Tuesday. Rep. Pete Stauber and senate candidate Jason Lewis were among Republicans rallying supporters to vote in the upcoming general election. Despite recent statewide races having been won by Democrats, Minnesota Republicans believe they have the momentum needed to turn the state red this fall. Rep. Pete…

Static Clean Duluth Gives Back To Non-Profits

The company is planning to offer its services to the Damiano Center next month.

August 11, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Static Clean Duluth is giving back to local non-profits in the area to help them stay safe during the pandemic. The company uses electrostatic technology to disinfect surfaces in establishments like bars and restaurants. Each month static clean will choose one organization to receive its service free of charge. Chester Creek Academy in Duluth is the lucky…

Simonson, McEwen Race for State Senate Nomination

August 11, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– One of the more interesting races Tuesday night is for the DFL State Senate District 7 seat. Incumbent Erik Simonson, a more moderate democrat with nearly a decade in the legislature, is running against attorney Jen McEwen. Simonson has the endorsement of Governor Tim Walz but McEwen has the endorsement of the DFL. Simonson, who is currently in…

A 36-Year-Old Man Dies In Fire In Hillside Neighborhood

"He is going to be sadly missed. I just can't believe it. It's not real to me. It just doesn't seem real," said Amy Granholm, friend of the victim.

August 11, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – A 36-year-old Duluth man has died after an overnight fire at an apartment building in the East Hillside neighborhood. The man has been identified as Michael Simone. Fire crews responded to the fire early Tuesday morning. They found smoke coming from the first and second floors of the apartment building where the victim lived. Before the fire…

Zenith Auto Glass Holds Grand Opening

August 11, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– While businesses try to navigate through the pandemic, one auto body shop in Duluth is just starting up. Zenith Auto Glass along Highway 53 in Duluth held their grand opening today. Located in the former Hanson’s Building, they offer auto glass replacement and repair along with a car’s advanced driver assist system. Management at the shop says they…

Polls Open for Primaries During Pandemic

August 11, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– Primary elections are being held in both Minnesota and Wisconsin today. But due to COVID-19, things are looking a lot different than usual at polling places. Traffic at polling places has been fairly light with many voters casting absentee or mail-in ballots. But in-person voting is also happening, with the goal of keeping everyone safe. “That’s our number…

Biden Announces Kamala Harris as Running Mate

August 11, 2020

Site Staff,

(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File) WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden has chosen California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. It’s a move that fulfills the wish of Democrats clamoring to see a woman of color on a major party’s presidential ticket for the first time in history. I have the great honor to announce that I’ve picked @KamalaHarris —…

Big Ten Postpones Fall Sports Season due to COVID-19

August 11, 2020

Site Staff,

(AP) – The Big Ten won’t play football this fall because of concerns about COVID-19, becoming the first of college sports’ power conferences to yield to the pandemic. The move announced Tuesday comes six days after the conference that includes historic programs such as Ohio State, Michigan, Nebraska, and Penn State had released a revised conference-only schedule that it hoped…

MN Department of Health Issues Beach Advisory Alert

August 11, 2020

Site Staff,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Lake advisories have been put in place today by the MN Department of Health for two Two Harbors beaches. According to the advisory, the Agate Bay Beach and Burlington Bay Beach have a ‘water contact not recommended’ alert in place until further notice. The advisory was put into place due to elevated E.coli bacteria that were…

Evers, Baldwin Among Wisconsin Speakers at Democratic Convention

August 11, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin are among the Wisconsin officeholders who will speak during next week’s Democratic National Convention, which will be based out of Milwaukee. The four-day event to formally nominate Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate for president has been scaled back to a nearly all virtual event due to the…

Minnesota to Open Nursing Home Visitation During Pandemic

August 11, 2020

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Long-term care facilities in Minnesota soon will be allowed to open up more to visitors during the coronavirus pandemic but will have to follow the state’s strict guidance. The Minnesota Department of Health on Monday outlined the new visitation guidelines, which take effect Aug. 29. The guidance includes several factors, such as the latest COVID-19…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, August 11

August 11, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 61,839 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 6 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,666 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,177,935 tests have been completed to date. There are 55,151 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 5,661 patients have required hospitalization…

Morning Update 8-11-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, August 11, 2020

August 11, 2020

Site Staff,

Join FOX 21’s Arman Rahman and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Have a great day! Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

City of Duluth, DECC Cancel Labor Day Weekend Fireworks

August 11, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth, in partnership with the DECC, announced on Tuesday that the Labor Day weekend fireworks display has been canceled. In May, the city announced that the annual Fourth of July fireworks at Bayfront Park would be postponed until Labor Day due to COVID-19 concerns. “When we postponed the Independence Day fireworks earlier this year,…

Early Morning Duluth Fire Leaves One Man Dead

August 11, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department says one man is dead after an early morning fire in the Duluth East Hillside neighborhood. Fire crews responded to a fire at an eight-unit apartment building on East 3rd Street just after 2:30 a.m. Tuesday. When crews arrived on the scene they found smoke coming from the first and second floors of…

Spirit Mountain Excecutive Director and General Manager Resign, Interim Director Named

Spirit Mountain Executive Director Brandy Ream and her husband Jody who is the general manager will complete their employment at the end of the month as the attraction faces one of the most financially challenging times since it opened in 1974.

August 11, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – A major leadership shake-up has been announced at the cash-strapped Spirit Mountain Resort in Duluth that’s been shut down since COVID-19 hit. Spirit Mountain Executive Director Brandy Ream and her husband Jody who is the general manager will complete their employment at the end of the month as the attraction faces one of the most financially challenging…

Virtual Roundtable Gives Insight On Joe Biden’s Plans For Manufacturing Industry

August 11, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Democratic Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tammy Baldwin for Minnesota and Wisconsin hosted a virtual roundtable discussion to speak on presidential candidate Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” initiative. It is a plan to help revitalize manufacturing in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and across the nation. In the discussion, both senators explained how this is Biden’s effort to create millions of new…

Youth Singing Camp Gives Hope

August 10, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Several kids in Duluth learned how to make beautiful sounds with their voices during the Lake Superior Youth Chorus’ “Summer Sing” camp. Youth singers learned basic music concepts and movement-based activities to help them develop their voices. This year students were required to wear face masks and to social distance. The theme for this week’s group of…

Safety Protocols Put In Place For Primary Elections

August 10, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – In the midst of the uncertain times of the pandemic, the primary elections in Minnesota and Wisconsin must carry on. On Tuesday, voters will be heading to the polls for these elections. Duluth city officials are spreading the word on what to look out for as this year’s primary might look a little different. The city has…

2 Teachers Ask for Release Ahead of 2020-21 School Year

August 10, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

SUPERIOR, Wis.– As the Superior School District prepares for the 2020-2021 school year in a hybrid model, two teachers will not be joining them this year as they worry about getting sick from the virus. Last month, the Superior School District decided its students will spend part of their time in the classroom, and the rest online in a hybrid…

Congressman Pete Stauber Visits Duluth Ahead of Primary

August 10, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– Congressman Pete Stauber was in Duluth Monday in preparation for tomorrow’s primary. The incumbent from Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District spoke to a small group of supporters while on the campaign trail. Stauber acknowledged things will be different because of the pandemic but that it’s not going to stop him from fighting to keep his seat. “I’m excited about…

Making Home Candles at Riverside Soy Candles

Riverside Soy Candles currently doesn't have retail hours, but their candles are sold at small shops around Duluth. You can also sign up for a private candle making class at their store.

August 10, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – There’s something about candles that ties a home together. “I think it’s just comforting to have something in your home that makes your home smell good and welcoming and just comfortable being in your own home,” owner of Riverside Soy Candles Danette Thacker said. Riverside Soy Candles, located in Lincoln Park, makes and sells soy candles. “Riverside…

Lake Country Air and Beaver Air Tours Continuing Seaplane Tours

The business does around 50-60 flights per week and gives visitors and locals the chance to see Duluth from a birds-eye view.

August 10, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Country Air and Beaver Air Tours, located at the end of Park Point, has been giving people a birds-eye view of Duluth since 2008. “I decided to buy it but had to figure out how to pay for it so I started a business that I could use to pay for the airplane. And then it…

New Sky Harbor Airport Runway Complete

The project, which was completed in the middle of June, finishes a three-year project and more than a decade of planning.

August 10, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The new Sky Harbor Airport Runway in Duluth is now complete. This finishes a three-year project and more than a decade of planning. The 2,600-foot runway was constructed to help preserve area history and adds even more uniqueness to the small airport. Since the project was completed in the middle of June, pilots have been taking advantage…

3-Year-Old Girl Found Alive After Going Missing in Northwestern Wisconsin

August 10, 2020

Site Staff,

(courtesy: Facebook/Sawyer County Sheriff)WINTER, Wis. (FOX 9) – A three-year-old girl, who went missing after she followed the family dog into the woods in northwestern Wisconsin, has been found alive, according an official with the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office. According to authorities, Abigail Ladwig went missing Sunday around 6:45 p.m. southwest of Winter, which is about 20 miles north of Ladysmith and 30 miles…

Trump Abruptly Escorted From Briefing Due to Shooting Outside White House

August 10, 2020

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was abruptly escorted by a U.S. Secret Service agent out of the White House briefing room as he was beginning a coronavirus briefing Monday afternoon. He returned minutes later, saying there was a “shooting” outside the White House that was “under control.” “There was an actual shooting and somebody’s been taken…

Superior Police Searching for Home Invasion Robbery Suspects

August 10, 2020

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Police say they are searching for four suspects in a Sunday morning home invasion robbery. Police responded to a call about an altercation at a residence in the 1300 block of Grand Avenue around 12:44 a.m. Authorities say upon arrival they learned that four suspects had forcefully entered the victim’s home and at least two of…

Spirit Mountain Executive Director, General Manager Resign

August 10, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Spirit Mountain’s Executive Director and General Manager have resigned. The Spirit Mountain Recreation Area Authority made the announcement on Monday that Executive Director Brandy Ream and her husband General Manager Jody Ream have resigned but will complete their employment through the end of August. “On behalf of the board, we would like to thank the Ream’s for…

Midday Update 8-10-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, August 10, 2020

August 10, 2020

Site Staff,

Join FOX 21’s Arman Rahman and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 10, 2020. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update

Duluth Fall Wedding Show Postponed due to COVID-19

August 10, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Lundeen Group announced on Monday afternoon that the Duluth Fall Wedding Show has been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The show, originally scheduled to take place on September 20, has now been moved to September 19, 2021. “We have reviewed the latest State of Minnesota guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and, as it stands…

Esko Woman Charged With Felony Assault After Attacking Mom With Hammer

August 10, 2020

Site Staff,

ESKO, Minn. – An Esko woman is facing felony assault charges after attacking her mother with a hammer last week. According to the criminal complaint, while being arrested in Minneapolis on Thursday 35-year-old Amber Rae Stonemark told arresting officers that she had attacked her mother with a hammer at her home the night before. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office and…

Authorities Search for Missing 3-Year-Old Near Winter

August 10, 2020

Matt Suoja,

(courtesy: Facebook/Sawyer County Sheriff) WINTER, Wis.-The Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 3-year-old in Winter. Authorities say Abby Koch, 3, went missing around 6:45 p.m. Sunday when she likely followed the family dog into the woods. She was last seen wearing a black shirt with a flower on it and was barefoot. She is described as being…

Wisconsin Voters Request 900K Absentee Ballots for Primary

August 10, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin voters have requested more than 900,000 absentee ballots for Tuesday’s primary, more than seven times what they requested in the August primary in 2018, according to data state elections officials released Monday. The sheer volume of applications is another sign of the coronavirus pandemic’s impact as voters try to avoid infection at the polls. According…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, August 10

August 10, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 61,516 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 3 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,660 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,172,118 tests have been completed to date. There are 54,364 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 5,606 patients have required hospitalization…

Back-to-Back Deployments for Minnesota National Guard Unit

August 10, 2020

The Associated Press,

STILLWATER, Minn. (AP) – One of the first Minnesota National Guard units to respond to unrest following George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis is headed out on a new mission. The Stillwater-based 34th Military Police Company is deploying on a yearlong mission to provide security at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. A send-off ceremony Sunday at the Stillwater armory was scaled back…

Morning Update 8-10-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, August 10, 2020

August 10, 2020

Site Staff,

Join FOX 21’s Arman Rahman and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 10, 2020. Have a great day! Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Coalition of Downtown Duluth Businesses Kick off Friday ‘HART Happy Hour’

HART Happy Hour Takes Place Every Friday in August

August 10, 2020

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – A coalition of businesses located in the Historic Arts and Theater District in Downtown, Duluth, also known as HART, have come together to create HART Happy Hour every Friday in August. HART Happy Hour is meant to provide an atmosphere for the community to connect, socialize, and help stimulate the local economy. Every Friday in August from…

Douglas County Humane Society Seeking Donations

The Douglas County Humane Society has received even more Saint Bernard lab mix puppies

August 10, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The Douglas County Humane Society has received even more Saint Bernard lab mix puppies. This litter of nine, fourteen week old puppies are part of the same batch that came from a Douglas County Residence due to not spaying or neutering. In total, the humane society will receive 30 dogs from the residence. Even though some of…

78-Foot Schooner Huron Jewel in Duluth Through Monday

The schooner will be docked behind the DECC throughout the day on Monday for free tours.

August 9, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Huron Jewel is traveling around the Great Lakes this summer and stopped in the Twin Ports docking behind the DECC. Normally the Huron Jewel takes people on day trips and charters on Lake Huron, however, COVID-19 didn’t allow for that to happen this summer. It was then that the Huron Jewel’s owners decided to take her…

First Rendezvous “Behind the Badge” Golf Tournament Held in Duluth

Proceeds from the tournament go to supporting the significant others of Duluth police officers.

August 9, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Despite all the wet weather on Sunday, the first-ever Rendezvous Behind the Badge Golf Tournament was held at Grand View Golf Links. Proceeds from the tournament go to supporting the significant others behind Duluth police officers. Around 100 community members, police officers, and their loved ones played the 18-hole tournament at Grand View and sponsored by Scanlon’s…

Pattison State Park Trails Busy During First Weekend Open After 2018 Flood Damage

Visitors from as far as Utah came to check out the waterfalls along the newly renovated trails.

August 9, 2020

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Hikers, families and nature lovers wasted no time getting back to Pattison State Park over the weekend as it reopened after two years, after flood waters tore through the trails on Father’s Day 2018. “Very, very excited not only to be on the trails but to be outside, to be around people,” said David Zander, a Minneapolis native…

Cofounder of Grandma’s Restaurant in Canal Park Dies

August 9, 2020

Dan Hanger,

Mick Paulucci 2019 (Facebook) DULUTH, Minn. – The co-founder of Grandma’s Saloon & Grill in Canal Park died over the weekend. Michael Paulucci, who was known to many as Mick, died Saturday morning. He had underlying health issues and was fighting COVID-19, according to Grandma’s Restaurant Company President Brian Daugherty. Paulucci, who is the son of the late Duluth businessman…

Two children injured after fall at Gooseberry Falls

August 9, 2020

Dan Hanger,

Life Link flew in two helicopters to Gooseberry Falls in Lake County Saturday afternoon after two children got injured during a fall. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office says the accident happened around 3 p.m. Officials say the children fell into the Gooseberry River and then over the falls. They were transported to a hospital in Duluth. The conditions and ages…

No One Hurt in Early Morning Virginia House Fire

August 9, 2020

Alexandra Burnley,

VIRGINIA, Minn. — No one was hurt after an early morning fire in Virginia, according to the city’s fire department. A fire broke out inside the basement of a home on the 1000-block of 7th Ave. North, with the call for emergency services coming in at about 5:30 a.m. Everyone inside the house escaped safely before fire crews got to…

Man’s Body Recovered From Lake Namakogon

August 9, 2020

Dan Hanger,

A man’s body was recovered late Saturday night from Lake Namakagon after jumping off of a pontoon boat. The accident was reported around 7 p.m. when the man could not be located after jumping into the water to go swimming. Private boats in the area conducted a search before boats from the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office, the Wisconsin DNR, Namakagon…

New Boat, Minnesota-Themed Retail Store Opens in Duluth’s Lincoln Park

August 9, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- A new retail store held its grand opening in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood Saturday. The blast of a real ship’s foghorn signaled the opening of Boathouse Treats and Treasures. The store is packed with vintage books and home goods, along with some nautical and Minnesota-themed knick knacks. Owner Beth Petrowske, a former public affairs official for MnDOT, said…

Boy Scouts Build Bat Houses To Help Declining Bat Population in Northern Minnesota

Bats are a crucial part of the Northern Minnesota ecosystem.

August 9, 2020

Arman Rahman,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Boy Scouts at the Voyageurs Area Council partnered with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and Minnesota Power to start making 70 houses for a different type of resident in need — bats. “It’s kind of a little condo for bats,” said Michael Jenkins, Scout Executive. The sound of machines cutting wood and the smell of fresh wet paint are…

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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.

Dee Independent Cleaners on East Superior Street in Duluth has been getting tough stains out of clothes for nearly 40 years, but the hurdle of COVID-19 is like nothing they've seen before.

Ever since the fishing opener back in May, shops like Marine General and Northwest Outlet have been busy with customers.

Rep. Pete Stauber, Jason Lewis among Republican candidates to speak at rally

The company is planning to offer its services to the Damiano Center next month.

"He is going to be sadly missed. I just can't believe it. It's not real to me. It just doesn't seem real," said Amy Granholm, friend of the victim.

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Spirit Mountain Executive Director Brandy Ream and her husband Jody who is the general manager will complete their employment at the end of the month as the attraction faces one of the most financially challenging times since it opened in 1974.

Riverside Soy Candles currently doesn't have retail hours, but their candles are sold at small shops around Duluth. You can also sign up for a private candle making class at their store.

The business does around 50-60 flights per week and gives visitors and locals the chance to see Duluth from a birds-eye view.

The project, which was completed in the middle of June, finishes a three-year project and more than a decade of planning.

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, August 10, 2020

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, August 10, 2020

HART Happy Hour Takes Place Every Friday in August

The Douglas County Humane Society has received even more Saint Bernard lab mix puppies

The schooner will be docked behind the DECC throughout the day on Monday for free tours.

Proceeds from the tournament go to supporting the significant others of Duluth police officers.

Visitors from as far as Utah came to check out the waterfalls along the newly renovated trails.

Bats are a crucial part of the Northern Minnesota ecosystem.

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