SUPERIOR, Wis. – Dozens came out to the Head of the Lakes Fair in Superior. The event is one of the few large summer outdoor gatherings happening this year during the pandemic. It has everything from rides to horses to deep-fried food. Families at the event say it’s a fun gathering for all to enjoy. “It’s pretty good to be…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth has reached another step in the journey in becoming an environmentally friendly city. The city has reached step four of the Minnesota GreenStep Cities Program. GreenSteps is a state-based five-step program that encourages cities to move towards sustainability and meet quality of life goals. The program focuses on things like cost savings and energy-use reduction. “A…
DULUTH, Minn. – Fire officials want people to call when they see something odd in the water. But they also want the public to know those calls cause elaborate responses from multiple agencies, including Duluth Fire, the U.S. Coast Guard and the St. Louis County Rescue Squad. “So we’re just encouraging folks to tie up their watercraft when they’re not…
CARLTON, Minn.– Minnesota’s statewide mask mandate begins tomorrow. While cities like Duluth have some requirements already, this will be the first time masks will be required across the state. Minnesotans will now need to mask up at businesses or any indoor public spaces. This is the first time many small towns across the state will need to follow these restrictions…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin recorded more than 1,000 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases for a third day out of the past four on Friday. The latest figures from the state Department of Health Services continue a spike in cases that began in mid-June and shows few signs of slowing. There were 1,018 newly reported cases on Friday, bringing the state’s total…
(courtesy: The Growler Magazine/Fox9) (FOX 9) – Next month’s print issue of The Growler Magazine will be the last. Matt Kenevan, owner, founder, and publisher of The Growler announced the end of the craft beer magazine’s eight-year run Thursday in an online letter to readers. He said 2020 was “looking to be a pretty good year,” but the COVID-19 pandemic hit the…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal COVID-19 response team provided Minnesota health officials with recommendations for improvements Friday in the state’s pandemic response following a recent rise in cases statewide. The COVID-19 Response Assistance Field Team was sent to Minnesota by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar. It arrived earlier this week hoping to slow a rise in new cases….
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a look at local news and weather making headlines Friday, July 24, 2020. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, William Seay
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 49,488 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 5 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,566 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 922,876 tests have been completed to date. There are 42,882 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 4,852 patients have required hospitalization…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a look at local news and weather making headlines Friday, July 24, 2020. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, William Seay
DULUTH, Minn. – Grandma’s Saloon & Grill in Canal Park announced on Friday morning that they will be partially closing after an employee recently tested positive for COVID-19. The restaurant made the announcement on its Facebook page writing, “Starting today, we will be temporarily closing our downstairs Grandma’s Saloon & Grill restaurant and kitchens at our Canal Park location due…
DULUTH, Minn. – As discussions about defunding and reforming police continue to evolve at the state and national level, Duluth Mayor Emily Larson and Police Chief Mike Tusken are giving us their insight on the issue. And you might be surprised to hear, much of the change being asked of law enforcement across the country has already been in place…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Northland K-9 Foundation hosted a pop-up shop outside city hall in Superior. The foundation raises money to help train and purchase law enforcement dogs in the Northland. The pop-up shop came about after the foundation’s annual fundraising events were canceled because of the pandemic. All types of K-9 merchandise were for sale, even facemasks with dog…
WISCONSIN – For a second day in a row more than 1,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin. This brings the state’s total number of positive cases to nearly 46,000. About one-third of those are impacting people in their 20’s. Health officials say the increase in cases is a reflection of more people attending gatherings like parties and…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Bowfest kicked off on Thursday at Mont Du Lac Resort in Superior. The event is expecting thousands of people at what they call the world’s largest outdoor archery and music festival. The four archery courses have a wide variety of 3-D targets such as deer, snakes, and boars. Mont Du Lac Resort also has their chair lifts…
CHISHOLM, Minn. – As COVID-19 cases are rising around the region, smaller communities on the Iron Range are seeing an increased spread, free COVID-19 testing is coming to the Iron Range next week. The two-day drive-through testing event will take place at the St. Louis County Fairgrounds in Chisholm on Tuesday and Wednesday. Organizers are hoping people take advantage of…
PIKE LAKE, Minn. – The St. Louis rescue squad is asking for the community’s help. They are looking for donations to help them get more equipment as the summer has turned into a busy season for rescues. The rescue squad is an all-volunteer organization and relies on donations to help them continue to be a resource for saving lives in…
DULUTH, Minn.– There’s disappointment within the Duluth Little League after their baseball field was damaged by a vehicle on a joy ride. Duluth Police are investigating. This comes at a time when the city’s resources are slim because of the pandemic’s financial effects. Officials from the Duluth Little League were notified Wednesday morning after someone drove their vehicle on the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The pandemic has been preventing many people from visiting local art galleries. The Joseph Nease gallery in Duluth is taking a new approach to showcasing artwork by going virtual. Art currently displayed at the gallery was supposed to debut to the public in March, but the pandemic struck the northland. All of the pieces were created by…
DULUTH, Minn. – The need for masks is even higher after the state of Minnesota and some Wisconsin cities like Superior have started requiring masks in indoor public places. The Duluth branch NAACP has been giving away free masks to the community since April, helping Northlanders protect themselves and others from the coronavirus. On Thursday, the organization was outside the…
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – Officials say coordination has been key to successful COVID-19 response strategies inside long term care facilities in Itasca County. Health professionals and management from many of the senior care facilities in the county provided an update Thursday morning on response efforts. Management from The Emeralds at Grand Rapids report they haven’t had any new cases of…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s National Marble Day and in celebration, Lake Superior Art Glass hid 10 marbles around Canal Park for people to find. Making the marbles is a specialty of the owner, so their team took the opportunity to participate in the national day. Anyone who finds the marble can keep them. Management hopes this event boosts their business….
DULUTH, Minn. – One local business is turning office space into a kids’ workshop area. Reimagined, by T. Underwood does home staging and redesign services. The business also holds chalk painting workshops and is a creative co-op where other local artists sell their goods at the store. This fall when parents sign up for workshops there will be activities for…
DULUTH, Minn. – As the state of Minnesota continues on with what the plans will be for the reopening of public schools, local private schools are taking steps to prepare to open for the upcoming school year. Administration from Duluth Marshall says masks will be required on campus this year while parents and visitors will not be allowed in the…
DULUTH, Minn. – There has been a significant decrease in the number of people coming into hospitals in the country for cases such as heart attacks and strokes due to a fear of going into hospitals because of the pandemic. Leaders at St. Luke’s and at the American Heart Association are working to remind the public that hospitals are safe…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has canceled segments of the Republican National Convention scheduled for Florida next month, citing a “flare-up” of the coronavirus. Convention events will still be held in North Carolina. “To have a big convention is not the right time,” Trump said of Jacksonville. Trump moved parts of the GOP convention to…
NEW YORK (AP) — The operator of Ann Taylor and Lane Bryant filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday, the latest retailer to do so during the pandemic. Mahwah, New Jersey-based Ascena Retail Group Inc., which operates nearly 3,000 stores mostly at malls, had been dragged down by debt and weak sales for years. As part of its bankruptcy…
(AP) – The NFL team formerly known as the Redskins will go by the Washington Football Team for the 2020 season, giving the organization time to choose a new, full-time name. The club announced the placeholder name Thursday, ahead of the start of training camp next week. “The decision to use ‘Washington Football Team’ for this season allows the franchise…
(John Autey/Pioneer Press via AP,Pool) ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Gov. Tim Walz signed the Minnesota Police Accountability Act into law Thursday. State lawmakers passed the measure earlier this week at the end of their special session. The bill includes several reforms, including a ban on chokeholds and so-called “warrior training”, requiring officers to intervene if another officer uses unreasonable force and adding…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 23, 2020. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, William Seay
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – St. Louis County officials say free COVID-19 testing will be made available on the Iron Range next Tuesday and Wednesday. The drive-thru testing will be held at the St. Louis County Fairgrounds on Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Anyone can be tested even if you…
(AP Photo/Richard Drew) NEW YORK (AP) — A judge ordered the release from prison of President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer on Thursday, saying he believes the government retaliated against him for planning to release a book about Trump before November’s election. Michael Cohen’s First Amendment rights were violated when he was ordered back to prison on July 9 after…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 48,721 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 9 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,561 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 905,315 tests have been completed to date. There are 42,524 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 4,818 patients have required hospitalization…
DULUTH, Minn. – Nothing represents the tastes of summer more than a fresh picked meal from the garden. In this week’s Cooking Connection, Chef Arlene Coco teaches FOX 21’s Brett Scott how to make a delicious, easily handcrafted garden bruschetta using fresh picked herbs and vegetables from a Duluth community garden. Garden Bruschetta Recipe Serving size: 6 Ingredients: 4 tablespoons…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Racine, Green Bay, and Superior joined Madison and Milwaukee as Wisconsin cities that passed mandates requiring people to wear masks in certain public settings, though Gov. Tony Evers has resisted issuing a statewide order like those in place in many nearby states. More than half of states have statewide mask mandates, including Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota,…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 23, 2020. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, William Seay
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign a police accountability bill into law Thursday that includes a ban on neck restraints like the one that was used on George Floyd before his death in Minneapolis. The bill, passed by the Legislature earlier this week, also bans chokeholds and so-called warrior-style training, which critics say promotes excessive force….
DULUTH, Minn.- The largest hotel in Duluth, Holiday Inn and Suites on First Street Downtown says while business doesn’t look like last summer, it is picking up. The staff at Holiday Inn say occupancy is down 50% from what it was last summer. According to Visit Duluth hotels citywide during the pandemic saw 15-20% of available rooms early at their…
DULUTH, Minn.- Wednesday nights are busy at Glensheen Mansion once again, as their “Wednesday Night at Glensheen” weekly celebrations are on now through August. Attendees can come for free and sit outside and enjoy some drinks and music every Wednesday night from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. This year only 250 people are allowed anywhere on the grounds at a…
MINNESOTA- On Wednesday, Minnesota joined over two dozen other states in requiring masks to be worn in all indoor public places statewide. That new Executive Order by Governor Tim Walz goes into effect Saturday morning. You can find the full executive order here. “This is a small sacrifice for a potentially big gain,” Gov. Walz said. “The upside of the…
SILVER BAY, Minn. – A childcare shortage across much of the Northland has become even more urgent during this pandemic, especially in less populated towns. Now, a childcare center is expected to open in Silver Bay to help with the growing demand. Little Mariners Child Care Center is on course to open this fall. The center is expected to greatly…
DULUTH, Minn. – The school year is quickly approaching, and many parents may be facing some challenges as they work to get their kids prepared. Many are turning to thrift stores as the pandemic continues to create financial struggles. Studies show parents across the country spend an average of about $700 per child during the back to school season. Due…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A UW-Superior professor has been awarded more than $40,000 to study microplastics in the St. Louis River and Lake Superior. The grant is from the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin. It awarded research money to three UW campuses: Madison, Eau Claire, and Superior. UWS students and chemistry professor Lorena Rios will use the grant money to study how…
CLOQUET, Minn. – If you want to relish in the joys of a good old fashion hot dog, here’s your chance because it’s National Hot Dog Day. The holiday is celebrated every year to pay homage to the popular summer fan favorite. On average Americans eat more than 5 million hot dogs between Memorial Day to Labor Day. One of the…
HIBBING, Minn.– Over on the Iron Range, one Hibbing business owner wanted to show his support for first responders and law enforcement in the area. So he got together with some community members to make it visible for all of them to see. After talking with community members, Perrella and Associates Owner Greg Perrella wanted to make sure local first…
DULUTH, Minn.– Despite some pushback, the Duluth School District is moving forward with the Duluth Police Department to negotiate a new one-year contract for school resource officers. The school board approved that decision last night after hearing some opposition from current and former students along with community members who don’t want officers in schools because they say it creates a…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Less than 24 hours before Governor Tim Walz made his announcement the Cloquet City Council approved an ordinance requiring residents to wear masks while at indoor businesses. Cloquet Mayor Roger Maki initially had some concerns the vote would fail. He says although the vote was not unanimous he is grateful for the councilors who changed their minds….
DULUTH, Minn. – If you were looking to buy an inflatable pool to help cool off this summer, you may have missed your chance. Inflatable pools have become such a hot ticket item that big box and hardware stores have already sold out. Marshall Hardware in Duluth sold over 100 of the inflatables after temperatures have been pretty high for…
DULUTH, Minn. – As the fall semester nears, local college bookstores are finding new ways to accommodate students. UMD bookstores have been pushing discounted shipping to their students while also having curbside pickup. Much of the textbook materials are also being converted to a digital model where students don’t have to pick up a printed textbook. Management says they expect…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds have opened in Superior. One competition took place today where kids got their animals judged. Fair organizers tell us they are glad they got to have the competition for the participants who have put a lot of effort into these animals. “The kids have been working hard all year to make…
