DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Zoo welcomed three North American Gray Wolves late Tuesday evening from the California Wolf Center in Julian, CA. The three sisters, Shasta, Sierra, and Tehama are a new addition to the zoo’s wolf exhibit that has been renovated to include a den and a new pool which was possible thanks to Legacy Grant funding…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — More than 900 staff members in the Mayo Clinic Health System in the Midwest have been diagnosed with COVID-19 over the last two weeks as the virus continues to surge across the region, officials said. Dr. Amy Williams, executive dean of Mayo Clinic Practice, said Tuesday that the 905 newly diagnosed employees account for 30% of all…
(FOX 9) – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s four-week pause in response to surging COVID-19 cases statewide will impact many facets of daily life in Minnesota The shutdown goes into effect Friday, Nov. 20 at 11:59 p.m. and runs through Dec. 18. Here’s a look at what businesses and activities will be impacted by the order. WHAT BUSINESSES ARE CLOSED? Restaurants, food courts, bars, cafes, breweries,…
MINNEAPOLIS – Duluth airport officials prohibited Donald Trump’s campaign from holding a rally with Vice President Mike Pence after the president flouted state coronavirus guidelines there three weeks earlier. The Duluth Airport Authority’s executive director told his board in an email, obtained by the Star Tribune, he rejected a Pence rally application for Oct. 26 because the Trump campaign had…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 7,877 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Thursday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 249,906 in the state. Health officials also reported 72 news deaths bringing the death total to 3,082 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 3,601,197 tests have been completed to date. There are…
DULUTH, Minn. – On Wednesday night the Duluth Economic Development Authority approved a resolution to provide the Minneapolis-based nonprofit Aeon Inc. an option to purchase agreement for vacant land near the Menards in West Duluth. Aeon Inc. hopes to build 120 affordable housing apartment units on the plot of land which is located on the corner of Wadena Street and…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Great Lakes Aquarium will temporarily close beginning Saturday, November 21 due to the Governor’s orders. The aquarium says the closures will stay in place for four weeks following the newest Stay Safe Minnesota guidelines. The aquarium will remain open until Friday at 4:30 p.m. Gift store purchases made on the website and the membership drive will…
(courtesy: Essentia Health) DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia Health will be temporarily shutting down its fitness centers following Governor Tim Walz’s executive order. Essentia Health says that as of Friday evening it will close it Center for Personal Fitness at the Miller Hill Mall, as well as centers in Moose Lake and Esko. The closures will stay in effect until further…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The replacement for Minnesota’s troubled driver and vehicle registration system known as MNLARS seems to be off to a good start, according to state officials. Driver and Vehicle Services spokeswoman Megan Leonard says agents for the new MNDrive system handled more than 21,600 transactions on Monday, the first day the system went live. Leonard says…
DULUTH, Minn. – CHUM announced on Thursday that they have had a first positive COVID-19 case in the shelter and are now taking steps to isolate anyone potentially exposed. Starting today, CHUM will be moving people to the St. Louis County designated Isolation and Quarantine hotel until it is safe to return to the community. “We have been planning for…
DULUTH, Minn. – Marine General is lending a hand this holiday season after being forced to cancel its annual Turkey Fry fundraiser. The store is continuing to put on its annual bike drive. Unfortunately, bikes are in such high demand and very little are being donated. Now the store is working with the salvation army to collect essentials for children….
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz plans to announce new COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday evening that will shut down indoor dining at bars and restaurants, close gyms and fitness centers, and put organized youth sports on hold for four weeks. The announcement comes on a day when Minnesota recorded a record 67 new COVID-19-related deaths, pushing the state’s toll to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is expected to tighten the belt on safety guidelines as coronavirus cases continue to rise across the state. One of the new rules slated to be announced would require bars and restaurants to only be open for takeout orders. Restaurant owners around the region are reacting to the impacts this curveball could have…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 5,102 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Wednesday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 242,043 in the state. Health officials also reported 67 news deaths bringing the death total to 3,010 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 3,543,671 tests have been completed to date. There are…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man found guilty last month of aiding and abetting second-degree murder was sentenced on Wednesday morning. Christopher Boder, 32, was sentenced to 306 months in prison for his role in a 2019 shooting death of 33-year-old Timothy Nelson. According to reports, Nelson was shot and killed in his vehicle last September on the 300 block…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is planning to announce new COVID-19 restrictions that will shut down indoor dining at bars and restaurants, close gyms and fitness centers, and put organized indoor youth sports on hold for four weeks. Bars and restaurants will still be allowed to offer takeout during the four-week pause, according to a person with knowledge…
DULUTH, Minn. – Give to the Max, Minnesota’s giving holiday, is happening on Thursday, Nov. 19, and the Lake Superior Zoo encourages you to donate something nice. The day of giving is a time when thousands of donors across Minnesota will come together for their favorite charities by making gifts through GiveMN to increase the wellbeing of our communities. Haley…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth-based development company Titanium Partners announced Wednesday that they plan to redevelop the largest, privately-owned building in Duluth, currently home to the UnitedHealthGroup. Titanium Partners says the building, located on the corner of Arrowhead Road and Rice Lake Road, will soon also include a destination medical and surgery center. The development company says UHG will remain a…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – State Senator Thomas Bakk (Cook) and Senator David Tomassoni (Chisholm) announced on Wednesday that they will be leaving the Minnesota Senate DFL caucus to form a new Independent caucus. The two Senators say the new Independent caucus presents an opportunity to chair committees and makes sense to better serve their districts within the legislative framework. “People…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Gov. Tim Walz will impose sweeping new restrictions across Minnesota on Wednesday as the state struggles to fight the coronavirus and prevent a crisis in hospitals. Walz plans to announce the new restrictions in a statewide televised speech at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The changes will include a stoppage for youth and high school sports. Bars, restaurants,…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Twelve of 17 members of a group that advises the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on environmental justice issues have resigned over a permit for the controversial Enbridge Energy oil replacement project. The Environmental Justice Advisory Group delivered the letter Monday in protest of the agency’s approval last week of a key water quality permit for…
CLOQUET, Minn.- As the holidays near, the Cloquet Salvation Army says they need more people to register to buy gifts for families in need. 80 kids throughout Carlton County still need to be adopted for the Adopt-a-Child Christmas assistance program — that’s about 45 families, coordinators said. Age groups range from 3 months to 18 years old, though gifts are…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- Governor Tim Walz is preparing to announce sweeping new COVID-19 restrictions during a statewide televised speech Wednesday night –as the amount of Minnesotans defying the rules he said, is hampering the state’s fight against the virus and pushing hospitals to the brink. According to a spokesperson with the Governor Tuesday, those new limits will involve bars, restaurants,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The possibility of merging the DECC and Visit Duluth will come to the table Wednesday as board members for both entities are presented a report on the pros and cons of the idea. The possible merger was first made public in September as severe budget woes from the pandemic became very real for the convention center and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Nearly a month ago, residents at the St. Regis Apartments in Duluth were given just over a week to leave after the building had a heating issue. “It’s been a lot of stress and anguish,” said Page Koski, a tenant of the building. Several tenants share similar feelings because their living situation is now very uncertain. “My…
DULUTH, Minn. – Public Health leaders in St. Louis County say the 20-24 age group continues to be one of the largest parts of the population in the county infected with the Coronavirus. They ask college students to be mindful of the risks as they make plans for the holidays. Currently, about nine percent of the cases in the county…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz plans to announce a new round of COVID-19 restrictions on Wednesday — including guidance for fall and winter youth sports — in an effort to slow the virus’s spread in the community. In a call with reporters, Walz said some of the activities Minnesotans love would be put on a “pause” as the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that a NERCC escapee has been located and is back in custody. According to reports, 33-year-old Keith Cochise Bellanger escaped from the Northeast Regional Corrections Center on Friday around 4:00 p.m. Authorities say Bellanger fled on foot when he was being transferred to the secure wing of the facility….
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Power announced on Tuesday that rather than hosting the annual Community Christmas tree in its downtown plaza they will be making a large donation to three local area nonprofits instead. According to a Tuesday press release, the company says due to ongoing construction in the plaza they would be unable to safely host the Community…
(FOX 9) – Bamlanivimab, a new drug for treating mild and moderate COVID-19 cases that have been shown to decrease the need for hospitalizations and emergency department visits, is now available in Minnesota, state health officials announced Tuesday. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has started distributing bamlanivimab in Minnesota, according to a news release from the Minnesota Department of Health….
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 5,945 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Tuesday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 236,949 in the state. Health officials also reported 26 news deaths bringing the death total to 2,943 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 3,506,178 tests have been completed to date. There are…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Power crews say they are working to restore power to over 1,800 customers Tuesday morning. According to a recent Twitter post, customers in Duluth’s Kenwood, Gnesen TWP, Woodland, Norton Park, Gary, Smithville, and Morgan Park areas have been affected by the outages. There is no word yet on what caused the outages. As of 11:06 a.m.,…
HIBBING, Minn. – Police in Hibbing say one man was killed and another injured in a head-on crash last week on Highway 5 in Hibbing. According to authorities, officers were dispatched to Highway 5 near the Hibbing Taconite entrance road around 9:45 p.m. Thursday for a two-vehicle crash. When officers arrived at the scene they found a blue Ford Escape…
CARLTON, Minn.- Holiday lights are being hung as Christmas approaches, but if you end up with some broken bulbs or just want to throw them out, you can recycle them instead at the Carlton County Transfer Station. Holiday lights can be recycled for free at the Transfer Station on Highway 210, as long as they aren’t attached to any plastic…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- A frustrated Minnesota Governor Tim Walz looked to nurses and doctors from around the state to illustrate how the COVID-19 surge is pushing them to their limits — in an effort to appeal to those who may not be following prevention guidelines. “What I recognize right now is that we’re in a place in this country where…
DULUTH, Minn.- Several billboards are now displayed throughout St. Louis County, including two in the Duluth area, to shed light on the norms of substance uses. Vaping is one form of substance that has become more common among young people in recent years. A recent survey conducted on Minnesota students shows the idea that “everyone is doing it” is certainly…
DULUTH, Minn. – A local organization is wishing for the ultimate Christmas gift of a new van to continue helping to feed the community. Union Gospel Mission in Duluth is one of two soup kitchens in the city and has been serving the community throughout the pandemic. Members of the group say its current van is becoming very unsafe and…
DULUTH, Minn – Throughout most of the city, there are alternate parking rules and city officials are asking residents to be sure to abide by the regulations. When cars are parked on both sides of the street makes it difficult for plows to get down certain streets and can slow down the process. In most cases, cars should be moved…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 7,444 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Monday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 231,018 in the state. Health officials also reported 12 news deaths bringing the death total to 2,917 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 3,472,833 tests have been completed to date. There are…
PROCTOR, Minn.- It’s Homecoming season for high schools across the Northland, and at Proctor High School they have crowned a very special Homecoming Queen who isn’t letting her Down Syndrome define her or her high school experience. The Homecoming Ceremony and Court at Proctor Wednesday was like no other. “It was pretty exciting,” said Senior Cheerleader Carly Barnstorf. Barnstorf was…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – State Republican Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. The East Gull Lake lawmaker said in a statement released Sunday that he has been in quarantine since experiencing symptoms on Monday and is following the advice of his doctor. He says he is not experiencing any major issues or…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Police Department is investigating a shooting in the Lincoln Park Neighborhood that left one person wounded Saturday. According to a department spokesperson, officers responded at 5:50 p.m. Saturday to a report of a shooting in the area of the 2200 Block of W 4th St. Upon arrival, officers located a 19-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds….
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota health officials have reported 35 new deaths and a record 8,703 new coronavirus cases. The Star Tribune reports the state’s one-day case count came on a record volume of about 52,311 newly completed tests. Since the pandemic arrived in Minnesota in March, the state’s pandemic tallies include 216,028 positive cases, 12,915 hospitalizations and 2,874 deaths. Residents…
SAGINAW, Minn.- Authorities with St. Louis County Sherriff’s Office are on the hunt for an escapee from the Northeast Regional Corrections Center (NERCC) Friday. According to the Sherriff’s Office, on November 13, 2020 at approximately 4:00 p.m., the St Louis County Sheriff’s Office was advised of an escapee from NERCC. NERCC staff reported that Keith Cochise Bellanger (33) had just…
DULUTH, Minn. – A local art studio is helping to spread a little holiday cheer. Bailey Builds in Duluth is kicking off its 12 days of Christmas festivities. Community members can enjoy six weekends of fun and interactive pop-up events at the gallery in West Duluth. The events are in partnership with other local artists and small businesses to help…
DULUTH, Minn. – Chester bowl is collecting donations for its annual Ski, Suds, and Slices fundraiser to help keep kids attending their annual camp programs. This year the event is being held virtually due to the pandemic. Donors can buy tickets to an exclusive livestream concert of local bands. Attendees can also bid on items in a silent auction. “Last…
DULUTH, Minn. – Students at the College of St. Scholastica are stepping up to give blood in an effort to help save lives especially during a pandemic. It’s said giving blood can be the one selfless thing any person can do to potentially help another individual. Many students at the college of St. Scholastica made that commitment to donate their…
PROCTOR, Minn. – Bay View Elementary School in Proctor was placed on the Minnesota Department of Health’s Outbreak list on Thursday. It’s meant for school buildings which have five or more reported Covid-19 cases between students and staff in a two-week period. Proctor previously announced they will continue with their distance learning model through January 4th. The district cites staff…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota school districts are experiencing staffing shortages statewide amid a continued surge in virus cases in recent weeks. Some superintendents say more educators and school staff are being infected or exposed to the virus and having to quarantine, forcing districts across the state to dial back in-person learning models. The state is seeing explosive growth in virus…
DULUTH, Minn. – DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police say two suspects in a St. Cloud home invasion and shooting have been arrested after conducting a search a warrant at a residence at Harbor Highlands. According to police, the Duluth Police Department received information from the St. Cloud Police Department which identified a residence in Duluth where the two suspects were…
