DULUTH, Minn.- In ordinary times, employers filling open jobs may have been an easier task, but with so much uncertainty surrounding the ongoing global pandemic, finding those job seekers has become much more difficult for many Northland hospitality businesses. The pandemic continues to force people to adjust to new normals. One of those is how businesses such as hotels and…
MANKATO, Minn. — President Trump spent Monday afternoon campaigning in both Mankato, Minnesota and Oshkosh, Wisconsin, as both states are key battlegrounds in the presidential election this year. His presence in the Midwest comes on the heels of the Democratic National Convention kicking off in a virtual setting Monday evening. During President Trump’s visit to Mankato, he came prepared to…
Tutoring services are becoming in high demand as many Northland parents are looking for help homeschooling their kids. Duluth Core Learning is now adding homeschooling support to its list of services. The organization typically offers one-on-one therapy services to children to strengthen skills that help them function through the school year such as attention and memory processing. The need for…
SILVER BAY, Minn. – With the warm summer weather this year, people have been heading up the shore to Tettegouche State Park. Tettegouche spans nearly 10 thousand acres on the North Shore and the hot summer has many people looking for a way to get outside and enjoy what Minnesota has to offer. “We thought we’d come here because it’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – The North Shore Scenic Railroad in Duluth has been open since July 1st. They are currently operating at 50% capacity and about 70% of those tickets have been selling. Railroad management is unsure if trains will be departing this Fall and Christmas season. “An older group comes for fall colors. Whether or not those people travel, is…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is looking to hire four new officers to join the force after recent retirements. The job openings include first-time officers and officers with some experience. The department is looking for candidates who have good character and will fully embrace the community policing model especially during the current national distrust involving police brutality. “We…
DULUTH, Minn. – Covid-19 is officially derailing the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad’s Season. Organizers say, they simply can’t operate safely during the pandemic in part because of a volunteer staff which are all considered in the high-risk category. The railroad’s president says the closure is a disappointment. “Because our people enjoy doing this. We enjoy sharing the ride with…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– The Hermantown School Board was going to vote tonight on the learning plan for the upcoming school year but has now pushed that back after technical issues. The vote was delayed after difficulties kept the public from seeing the meeting through Google Meet online. The school board decided to push the vote until tomorrow at 6 p.m. to…
ST. PAUL, Minn.– In Minnesota, COVID-19 cases are higher than in the spring but stable according to health experts. The state has around 280 people with COVID-19 in the hospital, which is the lowest number since July 26. State health officials say it’s hard to cite an exact cause but the trend does follow the time period when Governor Walz…
MANKATO, Minn.– The Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor party is responding to President Trump’s visit to the state today. One DFL senator has criticism on the president’s policies toward farmers. Assistant Minnesota Senate Minority Leader and District 19 Senator Nick Frentz says he’s glad to have any president come to the area to talk about key issues, including issues facing corn…
LONG LAKE, Minn. (AP) — Three people are safe after jumping off a burning boat on Lake Minnetonka and swimming to shore. Long Lake Fire Chief James Van Eyll says the boat caught on fire around 8:20 p.m. Sunday in Smiths Bay. Van Eyll tells the Star Tribune the two women and a man on the runabout were preparing to…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Declaring it’s “crunch time” for the upcoming election, President Donald Trump zeroed in on Midwest battleground states on Monday with a tough, law and order message to counterprogram former Vice President Joe Biden’s show at the Democrats’ convention. Trump is in Minnesota and is headed later in the day to Wisconsin, the official host state for the…
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WASHINGTON (AP) – Trump was visiting Minnesota and Wisconsin on Monday to launch a week of travel and political events aiming to blunt the customary polling “bounce” that a candidate gets during their convention week. The president trails in both public and private surveys less than three months before Election Day. On Tuesday, Trump will take on Biden over his immigration…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 65,716 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 6 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,712 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,266,561 tests have been completed to date. There are 58,859 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 5,886 patients have required hospitalization…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling the House back into session this week to vote on a bill prohibiting the U.S. Postal Service from changing its operations or level of service. Her decision comes amid growing concerns that the Trump White House is trying to undermine the agency during the coronavirus pandemic as states expand mail-in voting…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 17, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, News, ryan johnson
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that Friday’s storms spawned at least six tornadoes in Minnesota. Survey crews determined the strongest tornado was an EF1 in McLeod County packing winds estimated at up to 95 mph (153 kph). That tornado tracked for just over two miles (three kilometers) between Biscay and Glencoe and damaged trees and outbuildings….
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, school supplies and free meals were handed out to the community down at Harrison Park in Duluth. The Duluth Gospel Tabernacle youth members do this every year. The youth members say the goal is to help bring hope to the community and to show the light of Jesus. The supply bags are full of things…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota power crews have been working around the clock since Friday night’s storms to get the power back on to those who lost it. At the peak of the storm, 4,700 customers were without power on Friday night across the area. Crews worked to get 3,500 customers back on by Saturday morning. Some areas have proved more…
DULUTH, Minn.- A local cook is bringing barbecue to the East Hillside Neighborhood in Duluth while making the most of being out of work during the pandemic. Howard’s Q is serving fresh ribs, rib tips, Jerk Chicken and more right next to the Shanty Bottle Shop on 4th Street on weekends. The cook, Howard Ross, was a Sous Chef at…
DAIRYLAND, Wis.- Local veterans, friends and family, and others in the small rural Wisconsin town of Dairyland gathered at the Dairyland Outdoor Veterans Retreat and campground to pay a special tribute to one of their own young men killed in action in Iraq. “After 13 years, his memory still grows stronger and stronger,” said Brandon Allen, there recognizing his brother’s…
DULUTH, Minn.- Following a Friday night of turbulent storms, Duluth city officials said that the city had not taken much heavy damage, compared to nearby localities. On Friday the Duluth Fire Department responded to over a dozen calls of trees down on houses, cars, and power lines causing sparks. Meanwhile, the Public Works Department responded to about six calls of…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Many homeowners in Superior awoke Saturday morning to see their lawns and property battered with branches and trees due to Friday night’s storms. “The storms we’ve had earlier this year haven’t been as severe,” said Battalion Chief Bob Zimmerman of the Superior Fire Department. “When you start to rank it with regard to severe storms, we saw the…
CARLTON, Minn. – It was a wild night across the Northland and the city of Carlton was one of the hardest hit. The National Weather Service is looking into a potential tornado near Scott’s Corner. Around the county, trees snapped off during the high wind event which left a swath of damage. “Trees just blowing like crazy rain going sideways…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Northland musicians played outside today at a unique event that even the pandemic couldn’t stop. Strums, plucks and head bops. Handfuls of musicians gathered outside group homes on Saturday to play for residents inside. The event, called Porchfest, the first of its kind, might have changed because of COVID-19, but it didn’t take away from the spirit…
DULUTH, Minn. – The National Weather Service took stock of last night’s damage. They say in Carlton, thunderstorms and a possible tornado hit the city last night. The city saw pockets of significant tree damage along with some structural damage as well. There may have been one tornado, possibly several, last night. Experts from the National Weather Service say they…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Gary New Duluth Recreational Center, which serves a safe space for the community in that neighborhood, was recently vandalized. Someone drove their car through the turf near the center causing some damage. The Gary New Duluth Development Alliance has spent tons of money and resources revitalizing the area. A board member of the organization says it is…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – If you receive a phone call from an unfamiliar number, health officials at the Douglas Department of Public Health as you may not want to ignore it. The phone call could be the one informing you may have been exposed to COVID-19. Contact tracing is a key method health experts use to help contain the spread of…
DULUTH, Minn. – In the midst of the global pandemic ice cream just might make life a little bit sweeter. A new ice cream shop in Lincoln Park helping to add that extra sugar to life. Camp Creemee, which resides inside wild state cider in Duluth, officially opened for business. The Vermont-style soft serve offers a creamier texture than most…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local school is hosting a yard sale to help raise money for different items. The Montessori School of Duluth was given donations by families at the school for the sale. All the proceeds are going to the school including supplies and new things like playground equipment. Leadership from the school says neither the pandemic nor the…
BEAVER BAY, Minn. – Climbers were taking in the views and the nice weather at Palisade Head up the North Shore. Located just off Highway 61, the spot is popular for avid climbers. They say it offers some of the longest climbs in the state. It also gives many different difficulties for athletes of all abilities. The 300-foot cliff also…
ST. PAUL, Minn.– In 2019, 89 people lost their lives due to drunk-driving related crashes in Minnesota, that’s the most since 2015. Now, state authorities are increasing enforcement efforts as the summer ends. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is sending out extra DWI enforcement on roads across the state through September 7. They also are sending a reminder to…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– Schools around the Northland are now making their decisions on what learning will look like in the upcoming school year. Now, Hermantown is going to make their choice early next week. Last week, the Hermantown school board met to set the framework for distance learning, in person, or a hybrid of the two. And now they vote for…
DULUTH, Minn. – The American Red Cross is encouraging those in the community to give blood, especially during these times. One blood drive located inside of the Miller Hill Mall had several participants donating blood. The Red Cross blood participants are being tested for COVID-19 antibodies in their bloodstream. One donor we talked to said she’s just happy to give…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A local nonprofit has stepped up to build a new garden at a local YMCA with the goal to teach kids about the importance of gardening. Build the boxes, lay down the chips, put the dirt in, and put up the fence and the gate. Those were some of the things Skyline Rotary Club of Duluth did…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth City Council announced on Friday that all remaining City Council meetings in 2020 will be held virtually. “This decision was made with all of my Council colleagues,” Council President Gary Anderson said. “As leaders, the Council wants to set a good example for our community. To continue to hold our meetings virtually, we feel is…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The body that governs Wisconsin high school sports has approved a major overhaul to season structures heading into the new school year as the coronavirus pandemic spreads. The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association’s board on Friday unanimously approved a host of changes, including freezing officials’ classifications, lifting sanctions for leaving a conference, allowing athletes to play for…
LUTSEN, Minn. – The Bald Eagle that attacked a woman along the North Shore Thursday afternoon has been safely captured. According to a spokesperson with the U.S. Forest Service, a wildlife biologist along with a biological science technician from the Superior National Forest captured the bird Friday to be transported to rehabilitation at Wildwoods in Duluth. “The bird flew towards…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police say a body was discovered under an overpass in the Lincoln Park neighborhood Friday morning. Officers responded to the area of 2100 West 1st Street around 10:50 a.m. on reports of a deceased person. Police are continuing to investigate the situation. There is no word on the cause of death at this time, but authorities…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 63,723 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 8 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,693 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,219,816 tests have been completed to date. There are 56,659 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 5,783 patients have required hospitalization…
COOK COUNTY, Minn. – The Cook County School Board voted Thursday evening to begin the academic year for ISD 166 on a distance learning model for all students grades K – 12. Superintendent Bill Crandall says the School Board not only took into consideration the current COVID-19 case numbers in Cook County, but what health experts are predicting could happen…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 14, 2020. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, News, William Seay
HIBBING, Minn. – A Hibbing woman charged in connection to the January 2019 murder of 33-year-old Joshua LaValley has been sentenced. Bailey French, 18, was sentenced on Thursday to almost 37 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder and aiding and abetting kidnapping. According to court reports, LaValley’s body was found on the Mesabi Trail near Kerr with…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump’s campaign on Friday announced details of his visits on Monday to Minnesota and Wisconsin. The campaign says Trump will highlight “Joe Biden’s failures on jobs and the economy” during his two airport events. Trump will stop at North Star Aviation in Mankato, Minnesota, at 2 p.m. Monday, followed by Basler Flight Service in Oshkosh,…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 14, 2020. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, News, William Seay
(AP) – Churches in California and Minnesota are challenging state pandemic restrictions in court, contending that they are violations of religious liberty. They’re the latest in a series of lawsuits, many in California, arguing that houses of worship should be exempt from certain limits on public gatherings. Most have been rebuffed; some have succeeded. In Minnesota, a federal lawsuit challenges…
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…
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….
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…
