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Memorial Day Ceremonies Canceled At Local Veteran Cemeteries

"It was a very difficult decision to make," said Minnesota Veteran's State Cemetery Administrator Cory Johnson.

May 22, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

SAGINAW, Minn. – Memorial day is this coming Monday. Thanks to the Covid-19 Pandemic… plans for large public celebrations have been canceled. The Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Saginaw is the final resting place for hundreds of soldiers who have sacrificed their lives protecting this country. Memorial Day is the day to commemorate those soldiers, but this year it won’t…

Census Working to Get Results During Pandemic

May 22, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– As the pandemic continues, it has been disrupting many things including the 2020 Census. Local census officials say work on this decade’s has fallen behind compared to other censuses because they are running on limited staff. The people they were training were put on hold due to the stay at home order. They have been using other methods…

Memorial Day Weekend Travel Impacted By Coronavirus

May 22, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– The pandemic is changing Northlander’s travel plans for Memorial Day weekend. “I’m just going to keep myself planted at home for the weekend, said Solon Springs native Dennis Freid. “Hopefully I don’t get it and give it to anyone else.” Freid normally spends his Memorial Day in Solon Springs with his relatives. Instead of having a barbeque together,…

Minnesota to Offer Free COVID-19 Testing This Weekend

May 22, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Six National Guard Armory locations throughout Minnesota will offer free COVID-19 during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Minnesota National Guard members will be able to collect roughly 2,000 samples per day across the six sites. “Testing, tracing, and isolating are the best tools we have to understand the impact of the pandemic on our communities and to…

St. Scholastica to Reopen Campuses in the Fall

May 22, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica President Barbara McDonald announced Friday that the college plans on reopening its Duluth and extended campuses this fall. The reopening includes residence halls for the fall semester. Classes will begin for the fall semester on September 8 and will be taught using a mixture of in-person and virtual methods, according to McDonald. “In making this…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, May 22

May 22, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 19,005 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 33 new deaths bringing the death total to 842 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 180,971 tests have been completed to date. There are 12,696 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 2,432 patients have required hospitalization…

Harley-Davidson Restarts US Production, Faces ‘New Normal ’

May 22, 2020

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Harley-Davidson Inc. is resuming production at its U.S. manufacturing plants after suspending production for about two months. The Milwaukee-based motorcycle company shut down production in March after an employee at its factory in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, tested positive for the coronavirus. Harley-Davidson also saw motorcycle sales drop in the economic fallout from COVID-19, the disease caused by…

Midday Update 5-22-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, May 22, 2020

May 22, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, May 22, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather, William Seay

Minnesota State Fair Canceled

May 22, 2020

Matt Suoja,

ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota State Fair will not be held in 2020. This was announced today following a meeting of the board of managers of the Minnesota State Agricultural Society, which governs the Minnesota State Fair. The event was scheduled for Aug. 27 through Labor Day, Sept. 7. “This isn’t a difficult decision. It’s the only decision,” said State Fair…

Pakistan Jet With 98 Aboard Crashes Near Karachi Airport

May 22, 2020

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KARACHI, Pakistan-A jetliner carrying 98 people has crashed in a crowded neighborhood near the airport in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi after an apparent engine failure during landing. Officials said there were at least three survivors from the plane, and it was unknown how many people on the ground were hurt. The mayor says at least five houses were destroyed….

YMCA’s Camp Miller Announces They Will Be Open for Summer Season

Camp Miller, With Permission from Governor Tim Walz, Will Be Allowed to Host Family Camps Only

May 22, 2020

Brett Scott,

STURGEON LAKE, Minn. – The YMCA’s Camp Miller in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, is celebrating its 122nd summer season this year amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Leadership learned earlier this week from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, they will be allowed to open this summer for family camps only, with restrictions in place to prevent further spread of coronavirus. “We want…

Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Koochiching County

May 22, 2020

Site Staff,

KOOCHICHING COUNTY, Minn. – The Minnesota State Patrol reports that a Baudette man is dead after a motorcycle accident on Highway 11 at County Road 4 in Koochiching County. Authorities say the crash happened around 2:26 p.m. Thursday. The driver, identified as 53-year-old Steven Million, was driving westbound on Highway 11 when the motorcycle went off the road into the…

Morning Update 5-22-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, May 22, 2020

May 22, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, May 22, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, William Seay

Erbert & Gerbert’s Owner: MN Restaurants Can Open Safely With Distancing

May 21, 2020

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – There is growing frustration from Minnesota bar and restaurant owners, including right here in Duluth, who still can’t open to customers for inside dining even though Gov. Tim Walz is allowing businesses like salons to open up inside at a limited capacity come June 1. “I just look at it as, if you can open a salon…

Gov. Evers Announces $100 Million in Funding for Healthcare Services

May 21, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced $100 million in state funding will go to emergency medical services, community based services, and long-term care providers across the state. The money will come out of the $2 billion in federal funding Wisconsin got from the federal CARES Act. The program will happen in two parts. The first will support immediate…

CSS Moves Graduate Teaching Program Completely Online

More than 100 students typically enroll in the graduate teaching program every year.

May 21, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The College of St. Scholastica is moving its teaching graduate program online permanently beginning in the fall. The program is for people who already hold degrees in other areas of education and are looking to become a teacher. Graduate students will participate in weekly virutal sessions. The program was in the process of moving completely online before…

Travel Impacted by Coronavirus

The airline and hospitality industries have suffered major blows as travel has dropped over the past few months.

May 21, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – The airline and hospitality industries have suffered major blows as travel has dropped over the past few months. A travel agent in Duluth tells us that if you do get on a plane as this pandemic goes on, you should prepare for a different experience than you’re used to. Most airlines are now requiring fliers to wear…

Gyms Not Reopening Per Governor’s Orders

Governor Walz has not given a set date for when gyms and fitness studios can re-open, which is frustrating for some business owners in the industry.

May 21, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – Governor Walz has not given a set date for when gyms and fitness studios can re-open, which is frustrating for some business owners in the industry. CrossFit Duluth in Hermantown is one gym that won’t be able to open up during this time. “Down the road, once we get going, things are going to be great,” said…

Engwall Flowers Prepares Flower Baskets Ahead of Memorial Day

May 21, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The month of May is typically one of the busiest times of the year for most garden centers. At Engwall Flowers in Hermantown, they are prepared to sell their annuals, perennials, shrubs and cemetery baskets. Staff say, memorial weekend isn’t only a big weekend for gardens, it’s also a time to remember our loved ones. “For vets,…

St. Louis County Fairs Canceled

More summer plans for families are crumbling as the St. Louis County fairs have been canceled this year.

May 21, 2020

Jane Kim,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – More summer plans for families are crumbling as the St. Louis County fairs have been canceled this year. Representatives from the fairs in Chisholm and Proctor said concerns over COVID-19 led to the cancellations. It would have been the 100th anniversary of the fair in Proctor, and the 136th anniversary in Chisholm. “It’s very disappointing cause…

Salons Reopening To Clients After Governor Gives The OK

Since closing in March, The London Rayne salon owner has had to reschedule more than 50 appointments.

May 21, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Salons in Minnesota have been given the green light to reopen to the public, but they must follow a few safety protocols. The executive order requires hairstylists, barbers, and their clients to wear masks. And all services are by appointment only. But some salons in Duluth are taking a few extra precautions. London Rayne Salon is using…

Impact of AAR’s Departure Being Felt By City of Duluth, LSC

May 21, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– AAR has confirmed it will be discontinuing operations in Duluth. This means more than 250 employees will be losing their jobs. It will also hurt trade schools such as Lake Superior College that partner with the company to train students to be aircraft technicians. “We knew they were struggling but it was pretty devastating to hear that they’ll…

Minneapolis to require face masks in all public indoor places

May 21, 2020

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed an emergency regulation Thursday requiring all people in Minneapolis to wear cloth face masks or coverings while indoors starting Tuesday. The Mayor made the announcement at 3 p.m. Thursday along with Minneapolis Health Commissioner Gretchen Musicant and Community Planning and Economic Development Director David Frank and Interim City Attorney Erik Nilsson. The face…

Essentia Announces Plans to Layoff 900

May 21, 2020

Matt Suoja,

DULUTH, Minn.-Essentia Health has announced they are planning to layoff about 900 employees, with more than 50 percent coming from Twin Ports hospitals. Leadership from Essentia say the layoffs are happening due to operational losses from the coronavirus pandemic. “At Essentia, our operational losses due to pandemic-related declines in patient volumes since the beginning of March have totaled nearly $100…

Costco Issues a Request for Bids for Duluth Project Months After Canceling Purchase Agreement

May 21, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – According to recent reports, requests for bids on the previously halted Costco project in Duluth have been posted on the Builders Exchange website. The Minnesota Builders Exchange General Manager Don O’Connor says bids for the project are needed by May 28. Construction on the site would begin May 1, 2021, and would be completed by November 1,…

Remember Food Safety as Summer Barbeques Begin

St. Luke's Clinical Dietitian Dr. Brenda Schwerdt Reminds of Food Safety, Healthy Eating During Summer Months

May 21, 2020

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – As Memorial Day weekend approaches, dietitians at St. Luke’s want to remind everyone to practice food safety precautions. Experts recommend limiting your consumption of meats and mixing in a large number of fruits and vegetables during your backyard barbeques. St. Luke’s Clinical Dietitian Dr. Brenda Schwerdt suggests grilling peaches and pineapple as well as vegetables like peppers,…

Minnesota State Fair Board Meeting Friday to Discuss Fate of 2020 Fair

May 21, 2020

Site Staff,

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Minnesota State Fair Board is meeting Friday to discuss the 2020 Great-Minnesota Get-Together, fair officials confirmed to FOX 9. Reports say the board will make a decision on whether or not the 2020 fair will go on as scheduled amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In late April, Gov. Tim Walz said it was “very difficult” to…

Midday Update 5-21-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, May 21, 2020

May 21, 2020

Brett Scott,

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

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, May 21

May 21, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 18,200 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 32 new deaths bringing the death total to 809 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 173,556 tests have been completed to date. There are 12,488 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 2,380 patients have required hospitalization…

Loughlin, Giannulli to Serve Prison Time for College Scam

May 21, 2020

The Associated Press,

“Full House” actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, agreed to serve prison time as part of a plea deal in the college admissions bribery case, according to court papers filed Thursday. Loughlin, 55, has agreed to serve two months behind bars and Giannulli, 56, has agreed to serve five months under the deal that must be…

Multiple Residents Displaced After Apartment Fire in Eveleth

The Fire Broke Out Around 6:45 Wednesday Evening

May 21, 2020

Brett Scott,

EVELETH, Minn. – More than a dozen fire departments on the Iron Range responded to an apartment fire at the Countryside Apartment complex in Eveleth Wednesday evening around 6:45 p.m. According to Friends of the Northland FireWire, all residents were safely evacuated. Officials believe more than 20 people have been displaced from their home as a result of the fire….

Some Minnesota Churches Plan to Resume Worship, Defying Governor’s Order

May 21, 2020

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Catholic Conference and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod say they plan to hold services next week despite a ban on in-person worship of more than 10 people. The two denominations sent Gov. Tim Walz separate letters this week to tell him they plan to open their doors to worship Tuesday, May 26. Some politicians and business…

Morning Update 5-21-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, May 21, 2020

May 21, 2020

Brett Scott,

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

South St. Louis County Fair Canceled for 2020

May 21, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The 100th Annual South St. Louis County Fair has been canceled. Event organizers announced the decision to cancel the 2020 county fair on their Facebook page Wednesday. “With safety being the primary requirements to operate a successful fair, social distancing requirements, sterilization, and other safety precautions being recommended and/or enforced by federal and state governments to combat…

Duluth Bar, Restaurant Owners Surprised, Disappointed at Walz’s Outside Seating Restrictions

Different issues arise with just outside seating.

May 20, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz loosened restrictions on business beginning June 1st. Bars and restaurants can open on that date with outdoor only seating, serving no more than 50 customers at a time and with employees wearing masks. “That extends to how do we find that new normal, restart Minnesota’s economy and I should say grow it from where…

Mayor Larson, Councilors To Take Pay Cuts Amid Budget Crisis

May 20, 2020

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson and city councilors are taking a 10 percent voluntary pay cut through the end of the year. Larson makes roughly $97,000 a year. Councilors make close to $14,000. While the savings won’t be significant to the overall budget shortfall of a projected $38 million on the high end this year, Council President Gary…

Minnesota’s Catholic, some Lutheran churches to reopen this month in defiance of Walz restrictions

May 20, 2020

Dan Hanger,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Minnesota’s Catholic church and some Lutheran churches will allow services to resume later this month, choosing to defy Gov. Tim Walz’s latest regulations on public gatherings. The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis will allow churches to resume Mass on May 26. The Minnesota North and South Districts of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod set…

Canoeist Found Dead After Search on Tuscarora Lake

May 20, 2020

Alexandra Burnley,

COOK CO., Minn. — Search and rescue crews have found the body of a missing 29-year-old man who went canoeing on Tuscarora Lake on Wednesday. His identity is being withheld until his family is notified. According to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, the canoe had capsized on the lake, with two others onboard who were able to swim to an…

AAR To Shut Down Airline Repair Base In Duluth

May 20, 2020

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Aviation company AAR is leaving its aircraft maintenance base at the Duluth Airport. It was not immediately known Wednesday how many jobs will be affected, but AAR employed more than 300 people at the Duluth facility with salaries ranging from $30,000 up to around $80,000 a year. AAR has not spoken publicly yet on the reason behind…

City Of Cloquet to Give $300,000 to Local Businesses

May 20, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

CLOQUET, Minn.– With state and federal assistance programs already in place, the City of Cloquet is also stepping in to help local businesses during the pandemic. Small businesses in Cloquet can now draw from a pool of $300,000 to help stay afloat. Those places can get up to $20,000 in relief from the fund. Businesses need to be under 30…

Families Enjoy Summer-like Temps at Solon Springs Beach

Many families came from Superior to enjoy 80 degree temperatures at Lucius Woods County Park

May 20, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

SOLON SPRINGS, Wis. – Solon Springs hit 81 degrees Wednesday. Those summer-like conditions brought a lot of families 30 miles south from Superior, where it stayed 20 degrees cooler. “We’re just chasing the warm weather,” said beach-goer Nikole Honness. It looked and felt more like mid-July than mid-May on the beach at Lucius Woods County Park. “It was 57 when…

Douglas County Campgrounds to Open Friday

Campsites at Lucius Woods, Gordon Dam, and Mooney Dam County Parks will open for Memorial Day weekend

May 20, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

SOLON SPRINGS, Wis. – Douglas County public campgrounds are gearing up to open Friday, May 22. Parks and recreation staff tell us they expect a full weekend at the county’s three public campgrounds. Those are located at Lucius Woods County Park in Solon Springs, and at Gordon Dam and Mooney Dam County Parks in Gordon. Staff have been working hard…

Drive-by Retirement Party for Proctor High School Teacher

A retiring teacher was celebrated today at Proctor High School.

May 20, 2020

Jane Kim,

PROCTOR, Minn. – A retiring teacher was celebrated today at Proctor High School. Sheila Held joined the staff at Proctor High in 1986 and she’s retiring this year. Students and faculty drove by in cars today to send her off and even though it wasn’t a traditional retirement party, teachers say it was a way to show their appreciation. “We’ve…

A New Documentary Tells The Stories of Lake Superior Surfers

The film is expected to premiere in November.

May 20, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn – A new documentary highlighting surfers in Lake Superior is now being filmed up the North Shore. The documentary titled Freshwater follows surfers hitting the waves in the freezing waters of Lake Superior. The idea of the documentary came about after the director and his family witnessed the enjoyment these brave people got out of surfing on lake…

St. Louis County Partners With Area Fire Stations For A Mask Drive

Masks collected through this drive are being donated for use at living facilities.

May 20, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. -Face masks are still in high demand as the Coronavirus Pandemic continues across the nation. To help minimize the need, St. Louis County is partnering with area fire departments to collect masks. Masks collected through this drive are being donated for use at living facilities such as long-term care housing and senior homes. When Minnesota Governor Tim Walz…

Spirit Mountain Closed For The Summer; City Implements Task Force To Figure Out Future

To reopen for the upcoming winter season, the city is going to have to fork over $350,000 in assistance.

May 20, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Financial impacts of Covid-19 are continuing to hit hard for Spirit Mountain in Duluth. The popular tourist attraction will now remain closed all the way through the end of summer. Spirit Mountain is in bad financial shape as the Covid-19 Pandemic continues to create money problems. Due to the city’s own financial issues, this time around, supporting…

United Way Creates Relief Fund for Carlton County Residents

May 20, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

CLOQUET, Minn.– For some, it can be hard to get groceries during the pandemic but one Carlton County organization is helping out. The United Way of Carlton County has been using their relief fund to give people in the county gift cards to help get groceries and other cleaning and hygiene supplies. They’ve raised almost $7,000 that’s helped feed 170…

Cloquet Clinic Turns Ice House Into Coronavirus Testing Station

May 20, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

CLOQUET, Minn.– Area hospitals are working to test as many people for Coronavirus as they can. Healthcare providers in Cloquet are channeling their inner Minnesotan to help. “It seems to go well, people seem to be okay with it,” said Dr. Charles Kendall, Physician and Incident Commander for Community Memorial Hospital and Raiter Clinic in Cloquet. Testing was first done…

DTA Looking to Increase Services

"When we go back to our higher level service we will be at 83 percent or about 48 buses."

May 20, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – “We made significant changes to our operations and the way we do business,” Duluth Transit Authority General Manager, Phil Pumphrey says. Since March, the Duluth Transit Authority has reduced services to just 24 buses running at only 43 percent of what is normal. “When we go back to our higher level service we will be at 83…

Gov. Walz Announces Phases for Slowly Reopening Restaurants, Bars, Salons

May 20, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced on Wednesday the next phases in his Stay Safe MN plan, which includes allowing limited restaurant dining and operation of bars beginning June 1. According to Gov. Walz, starting June 1 restaurants and bars can operate only outdoors with no more than 50 patrons at a time, maintaining social distancing, and…