SOLON SPRINGS, Wis.– As Wisconsin records another day of over 1,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, Governor Tony Evers issued a statewide mask mandate as cases continue to rise. This comes as cities and counties across the state have been setting up mandates themselves. Governor Evers declared a new public health emergency in Wisconsin for the first time since May, expanding…
DULUTH, Minn. – The pandemic has been tough on small businesses across the region. One local shop in Duluth says business has been slower than usual since it reopened to in-person shopping. Summer is usually the slower season for Yarn Harbor on East Superior Street in Lakeside. But, according to the owner, the store usually gets more tourists stopping in….
MIDWAY TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Every year, a memorial car show honors a local car racing legend. Kyle Smalley is usually celebrated at Spirit Valley Days, an event he helped organize. That gathering is canceled this year, so friends, family, and car lovers came together outside the Buffalo House restaurant and bar to honor Smalley’s life. Car people love talking about…
NORTHLAND – Three Northland businesses have come together to support those who are struggling. Java Moose in Grand Marais, Fika Coffee in Lutsen and Hoaglund Design have partnered together to create a coffee called Sisu. 10 dollars from each bag of coffee will support the livelihoods of people in Cook County. The project started because in the spring, a number…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local food shelf is in need of more backpacks to meet its fundraising goal. Every year, CHUM puts together backpacks to distribute to students who need the supplies, giving them the tools they need before the start of the school year. CHUM is currently 1,000 backpacks short of its goal of 1,400. “If you’re doing homework…
DULUTH, Minn. – A longtime Duluth family pet was lost but is now found after 33 days of being on the loose, and it’s not the first time this pet has been gone for an extended time only to eventually return home. This special tortoise enjoys making strides across the Northland. Flash is estimated to be around 10 to 15…
CANTON, Mass. (AP) — Dunkin’ Brands Inc. expects to close up to 800 underperforming U.S. stores this year as it tries to shore up its portfolio in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The company had previously announced the closure of 450 stores within Speedway gas stations. But the company said Thursday it’s targeting an additional 350 stores, most of…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota state officials on Thursday unveiled a plan to reopen schools this fall that gives districts some flexibility to toggle between in-person and online learning, but reserves the right for the state to step in if the coronavirus gets out of control. Gov. Tim Walz acknowledged the importance of schools and the value of in-person learning but…
CHISHOLM, Minn.-A Chisholm man has now been charged after being arrested yesterday in a 1986 cold case murder. Michael Allan Carbo Jr., 52, was formally charged with second-degree murder for the murder of Nancy Daugherty. Carbo was arrested Wednesday and booked into the St. Louis County Jail in Virginia after BCA lab results determined Carbo was a match to DNA…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday issued a statewide mask mandate amid a spike in coronavirus cases, setting up a conflict with Republican legislative leaders who oppose such a requirement and successfully sued earlier to kill a “safer at home” order. The Democrat Evers declared a new public health emergency, after his initial one expired in…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 53,692 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 5 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,594 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,007,882 tests have been completed to date. There are 46,965 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 5,112 patients have required hospitalization…
ATLANTA (AP) — Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain has died after battling the coronavirus. He was 74. A post on Cain’s Twitter account on Thursday announced the death. Cain had been ill with the virus for several weeks. It’s not clear when or where he was infected, but he was hospitalized less than two weeks after attending President Donald…
(courtesy: Fox 9) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz is set Thursday to announce guidance for school districts to reopen in the fall as the coronavirus has accelerated statewide in recent weeks. State health and education officials last month asked school districts to prepare for three scenarios: in-person learning for all students, distance learning as in the spring, or a…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Gardens offer ample amounts of fresh ingredients throughout the summer months, but it can be difficult to come up with the perfect recipes to help use up your entire harvest. This is a classic, “you don’t need a recipe dish.” Vary the vegetables and add a protein on the side. Chef Arlene Coco says you can even…
(Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP, File) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis Charter Commission on Wednesday rejected sending voters a referendum on eliminating a minimum staffing requirement in the city police department. The 15-member commission voted 8-6 against putting the proposal on the November ballot, with one member absent. The proposal was an alternative to a more aggressive change in the…
MINNESOTA – Independent live music and entertainment venues across the nation are continuing to feel the devastating effects of the global pandemic. As a result, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Texas Senator John Cornyn are introducing a bill to help keep those venues from going under. About 90% of venue owners in the nation have reported they are at…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – More local attractions in Douglas County are beginning to reopen with precautions in place. This may be building more confidence in the future of the tourism industry. Tourism contributes a significant amount of revenue for Douglas County. Reopening attractions is another way of bringing back hope to an industry being hit hard by the global pandemic. The…
CHISHOLM, Minn. – Three decades since the rape and murder of Nancy Daugherty in the close-knit city of Chisholm, a 52-year-old man, Michael Carbo Jr., living in that very community was arrested for the crime Wednesday on probable cause of second-degree murder. “This is the day Nancy Daugherty’s family and all of Chisholm have waited for, for over 34 years….
DULUTH, Minn.- Some people in Gary New Duluth Wednesday spent the warm sunny weather handing out bags of food to those in need. The Duluth Area YMCA Summer Food Service Program has been giving out grab-and-go meal bags at the Gary New Duluth Recreation Center since March. The bags included juice, healthy snacks, and produce from the community garden. A…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- After a weekend of two large public events in Superior, Douglas County Health Officials and the Wisconsin National Guard teamed up to administer free drive-thru COVID-19 tests Wednesday at Superior Middle School. 500 coronavirus tests were available in the parking lot of the Middle School. Douglas County Health Officials say before the site even began testing, 75 cars…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.– At the halfway point of summer, it has been different for tourism communities like Two Harbors. As the pandemic continues, businesses are trying to find the right balance of staying busy and keeping tourists and locals healthy. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, at the beginning of summer, people in the Two Harbors community didn’t know what to…
ST. PAUL — The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Chisholm Police Department have made an arrest in the 1986 murder of Nancy Daugherty of Chisholm. Michael Allan Carbo Jr., 52, of Chisholm, was taken into custody earlier today and booked into the St. Louis County Jail in Virginia on probable cause of second-degree murder. BCA agents and Chisholm…
DULUTH, Minn. – Canal Bark is celebrating its fifth year in business with a Barkiversary this week. The business is giving away prizes and doing some fun giveaways through its Facebook and Instagram accounts. Certificates for services, toys and dog things are some of the prizes being given away. “We’re just so thankful to everyone who’ss supported us over the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has partnered with DanSan Creative to have a group of local artists write and produce a music video to bring attention to the census. To fund the project, the city of Duluth applied for a $5000 grant through the state while asking local artists to get involved in the project. Those artists tell…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local Duluth business has started carrying masks that can be attached to a headband instead of your ear, which is expected to reduce ear sensitivity. Management from Duluth Studio Market on 45th ave. East says the product is meant to fit anyone comfortably. “We have a lot of different kinds of masks here because with the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 52,947 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 9 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,589 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 993,091 tests have been completed to date. There are 46,636 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 5,077 patients have required hospitalization…
DULUTH, Minn. – Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake announced on their Facebook page Tuesday that they have decided to temporarily close due to a “team member illness.” The restaurant wrote, “Out of an abundance of caution Sir Ben’s will be temporarily closed due to a team member illness. Our team has always had the health and safety of our…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is closing all indoor bar areas due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The emergency regulation, which goes into effect at 5 p.m. on Aug. 1, also covers taprooms, distilleries, nightclubs, and restaurants with a bar area. This does not mean, however, that bars must close their doors. The bar areas within restaurants and other…
DULUTH, Minn. – UPDATE: The City of Duluth says the low water pressure issue affecting residents in West Duluth Wednesday has been resolved. The city said in a recent press release, “The City of Duluth was able to locate a valve that had partially closed due to maintenance being done in another section of the water system. The valve has…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 29, 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
DULUTH, Minn. – As the dog days of summer set in, local veterinarians and animal control remind pet owners to think twice before leaving your animal in any vehicle. Animals can quickly suffer from heatstroke or suffocation when left in a vehicle for a short amount of time. Lindsay Neimi, medical manager at Animal Allies Humane Society, says heatstroke or…
DULUTH, Minn. – Two Canal Park restaurants will be temporarily closing due to employees testing positive for COVID-19. Grandma’s Saloon & Grill in Canal Park announced on Wednesday that a second employee at the restaurant has tested positive for COVID-19 and an employee has now tested positive at the Little Angie’s restaurant as well. The announcement was made on the…
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ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Corrections is moving the state’s prisoner intake operations from the St. Cloud prison where the number of coronavirus cases has spiked. The intake function will move to the Lino Lakes prison north of the Twin Cities this week, and will remain there “for the foreseeable future” to allow the St. Cloud…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Nearly 100 people in Douglas County have already tested positive for the Coronavirus since the start of the pandemic. In response to the increasing number of cases, the county is partnering with the national guard to offer free drive-thru testing in Superior. The event will be able to test up to five hundred people. Anyone with any…
DULUTH, Minn. – Even with many things closed, there’s still plenty to do here in the summer. And one local business is helping customers grab a paddle or hop on a bike and explore the outdoors. While tourism is down this summer in Duluth, Day Tripper of Duluth is still busy with customers. “It’s definitely been a different summer. We’ve…
DULUTH, Minn. – Breweries and cideries in the Northland are being thrown another curveball as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. A national aluminum can shortage is beginning to have major impacts on those businesses, which is causing some big concerns. Many breweries and cideries are scrambling to get their hands on a supply of aluminum cans to survive the…
DULUTH, Minn. –With about $2 million in tax breaks now approved for infrastructure improvements, Costco is officially coming to Duluth next fall. After a year of negotiating with the retailer, Duluth Mayor Emily Larson said she’s excited that both the city and county tax abatement proposals were approved. St. Louis County commissioners unanimously approved $650,000 in tax abatement for Costco…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Skaters are having a blast at the Superior Skate Park on Hammond Avenue. Skateboards, scooters, and bikes whizz by each other on the pavement. Kids and adults perform jumps and tricks on the ramps and pipes there. One skateboarder we talked to says he goes to the park every day. “I just like it because it’s an…
MIDWAY TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Local campgrounds are having what could be their busiest summer ever. One campground manager tells us it’s tough to get a site between Duluth and Canada. All 130 campsites are full at Buffalo Valley Campground. Manager Darrell Eckenberg says weekend sites are filling up weeks in advance. “My phone doesn’t stop ringing now. It starts at…
ASHLAND, Wis. – The Ashland City Council is choosing not to create its own mask mandate, but is instead urging the Ashland County Health Department to require masks in places open to the public and to restrict large gatherings. At the council meeting on Tuesday, the city attorney said it’s unclear if the city has the legal authority to require…
CHISOLM, Minn.– With new COVID-19 cases continuing to cause concern, St. Louis County and the Minnesota Department of Health are ramping up their testing capacity on the Iron Range. In Chisholm, there is free community testing site now set up and the first day was a busy one. “We’re pleased with how many people have preregistered so far. And we’re…
DULUTH, Minn. – As we get closer to fall, Northland colleges are preparing to reopen their campuses for in-person classes. In particular, UMD is prepping for students to arrive. If you take a look around the UMD campus, you’ll find people getting ready for the new semester, whether it be on the grounds or at the food court. Some are…
DULUTH, Minn. – The downtown farmers market at Gichi-ode’ Akiing Park in Duluth continued today where Northlanders were able to browse fresh produce from local farmers. One local farmer says the growing season has been strong, helping her keep her business afloat. “It gives me a job and I’m very happy to have work and I’m very happy that the…
AURORA, Minn. – A major grant is coming to an Iron Range high school, which will lead them to eat healthier. Essentia Health’s facility in Aurora working with collaboration with Mesaba East School District, received a more than $140,000 grant to help bring more fresh produce to the school while also teaching the students what it means to be healthy….
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department announced on Tuesday that they have determined the officers involved in a weekend use-of-force incident were acting within proper policy and training. The arrest in question happened on Saturday during a traffic stop near the West 4600 Block of Grand Avenue around 10:30 a.m. During the stop officers recognized the passenger in the…
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago added Missouri, Wisconsin, Nebraska and North Dakota to the list of states where people who are traveling to the city must quarantine for two weeks as Illinois learned that its own residents must do the same when they travel to New York, New Jersey or Connecticut. Chicago officials said that beginning Friday, anyone from those states…
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Board unanimously approved a $ 650,000 tax break on Tuesday for the new Costco store. This comes after the Duluth city council also unanimously approved a tax abatement last week of 1.3 million. The company plans to build the store on the corner of Arrowhead and Haines roads. The tax breaks will be…
