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Subaru of America Donates Over $100,000 in Automotive Equipment to Lake Superior College

Most graduates of the automotive program typically remain in the region to fill a growing demand.

June 23, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College is sending a big “thank you” to Subaru of American and Miller Hill Subaru for donating more than $100,000 worth of equipment for the automotive program. The extra equipment will help to further expand training for students to allow them to have a long-standing career. The automotive industry took a hit due to the…

UMD Moves To No Longer Require ACT Or SAT Scores For Enrollment Applications

This new admissions option is available for applicants starting in the spring and fall of 2021.

June 23, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Duluth is making an effort to help remove barriers for students applying to attend the school. The university is testing a new admissions model, which would no longer require ACT or SAT scores to be submitted. Instead, students are being given the choice to decide whether or not they want the scores to…

St. Luke’s Hospital Uses Technology To Identify Bacteria And Viruses Faster

"It allows us to deliver the right treatment and right therapy much soon than we have in the past," said Infectious Disease Physician Andrew Thompson.

June 23, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s Hospital is the first healthcare facility in the region to utilize a spectrometer to help identify microorganisms much faster. Traditional methods to classify bacteria, viruses, and fungi typically take days to return results. The equipment uses a laser to break down the microorganisms for identification in a matter of minutes. “It allows us to deliver…

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar Says Get Your Kids Up-To-Date With Vaccinations

Measles vaccinations administered to children in Minnesota dropped by 70%.

June 23, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Recent studies show there has been a significant decrease in the number of vaccinations being given to children during the pandemic across the nation. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is pushing to address the troubling decline in the state. Doses of the measles vaccine administered in the state have dropped by 70% compared to last year. Health officials…

MN Trooper Charged After Taking Woman’s Phone, Sending Himself Nude Photos

June 23, 2020

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A Minnesota State Patrol trooper was charged with felony stalking for taking a woman’s cell phone and using it to send himself nude photos of her, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. Albert Kuehne, 36, was charged with two counts of stalking with bias due to the fact the victim was a woman. According to the criminal complaint,…

Midday Update 6-23-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, June 23, 2020

June 23, 2020

Site Staff,

Join FOX 21’s Arman Rahman and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Minntac to Restart Production Lines Next Month

June 23, 2020

Site Staff, The Associated Press,

DULUTH, Minn. – U.S. Steel says they plan to restart production lines at its Minntac mine as early as next month. United Steelworkers Local 1938 representatives confirmed on Tuesday that production lines 6 and 7 are expected to restart on July 27. Operations for the lines were originally planned to be stalled until August. Union reps also say maintenance workers…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, June 23

June 23, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 33,469 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 9 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,393 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 520,045 tests have been completed to date. There are 29,399 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 3,860 patients have required hospitalization…

Morning Update 6-23-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, June 23, 2020

June 23, 2020

Site Staff,

Join FOX 21’s Arman Rahman and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Amazon’s Fulfillment Center in Shakopee One of Larger Warehouse COVID Outbreaks

June 23, 2020

Arman Rahman,

(AP Photo/Richard Drew, File) SHAKOPEE, Minn. (AP) – State health officials say the Amazon fulfillment center in Shakopee has one of the larger coronavirus outbreaks in a warehouse or distribution plant setting. At least 88 of its approximately 1,000 workers have tested positive for the disease caused by the virus. Another 99 workers at other Amazon sites in the…

Spirit Valley Days 2020 Canceled

June 23, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The 2020 Spirit Valley Days event in West Duluth has been canceled. According to a recent Facebook post, the Spirit Valley Days Coordinating Committee and the West Duluth Business Club Executive Board decided to cancel this year’s festival due to COVID-19 concerns. “Although we chose to hold on until the last possible timeframe to hold the event,…

Minnesota Small Businesses Can Apply for new Round of Grants Starting Tuesday

June 23, 2020

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) – Small businesses can apply for a new round of $10,000 grants from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development starting Tuesday. The Minnesota Small Business Relief Grants Program was approved by the state legislature and signed by the Governor earlier this month in an effort to support Minnesotan owned and operated businesses that suffered financial hardship related…

Man Dies Following ATV Crash in Cass County

June 23, 2020

Site Staff,

CASS COUNTY, Minn. – Authorities say an Eden Prairie man Sunday night following an ATV crash earlier in the day. The Cass County Sheriff’s office says they received reports around 8:10 p.m. Sunday of a medical emergency at a home in Woodrow Township in rural Longville. When EMS arrived on the scene they learned the 57-year-old male had been in…

Essentia Health Changes Visitor Policy

June 22, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia Health has lifted some of its visitor restrictions at their facilities. Effective immediately, one adult visitor is allowed per patient between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Chaplains and Clergy will also be allowed to visit patients. Restrictions for patients who are positive for Covid-19 will remain the same. No visitors will be allowed for those patients…

Wade Stadium Reopens For Small Public Events

Parties are limited to 25 people.

June 22, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn- If you are looking for ideas on where to host a party, now that small gathering are allowed to take place, Wade Stadium might be the perfect location. While the Duluth Huskies are on hiatus due to the pandemic, the City of Duluth’s Parks and Recreation Division is reopening the stadium to the public for small group events….

North Shore Federal Credit Union Opens In Lincoln Park

The branch is open Monday through Friday.

June 22, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The North Shore Federal Credit Union has now opened its newest branch location in Lincoln Park. North Shore Credit Union is a full-service banking institution, which now has seven locations between Grand Portage and Duluth. But this is the second location in the Duluth area. There are a variety of products and services, such as an on-site…

Duluth City Council Halts Measure to Remove Chief Title

June 22, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth City Council tabled a resolution Monday night that halts Mayor Emily Larson’s push to remove the word “chief” from employee titles after she and her administration said it is offensive to Indigenous people. The vote specifically involved changing the title of Chief Administrative Officer to City Administrator. A unanimous vote by the council is required because…

Mercy Hospital in Moose Lake Approves Essentia Health Partnership

June 22, 2020

Site Staff,

MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – Essentia Health announced on Monday that plans have been approved for a partnership between Mercy Hospital in Moose Lake and Essentia Health. According to a recent press release, the partnership will be effective in early August with Essentia assuming operations at that time. Last fall, Mercy Hospital issued a request for proposal to several health care providers…

Fuel Flowing Again in Half of Great Lakes Pipeline

June 22, 2020

The Associated Press,

MACKINAW CITY, Mich. (AP) — Fuel is flowing again in half of a twin pipeline in Michigan’s Great Lakes after an inspection last week found an anchor support had shifted, an energy company said Monday. Enbridge Inc. said operations resumed on Line 5′s west pipe Saturday, while the east pipe in the Straits of Mackinac remains shut down, spokesman Ryan…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, June 22

June 22, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 33,227 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 4 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,384 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 513,137 tests have been completed to date. There are 29,065 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 3,830 patients have required hospitalization…

1 Dead, 11 Wounded in Weekend Minneapolis Shooting

A nearby restaurant manager said the shooting broke out shortly after midnight on Saturday and included “a lot of shots” and what appeared to be groups of people shooting at each other.

June 22, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Police say one man is dead and 11 people are wounded following a shooting in a trendy nightlife area in Minneapolis. A nearby restaurant manager said the shooting broke out shortly after midnight on Saturday and included “a lot of shots” and what appeared to be groups of people shooting at each other. He described people fleeing…

Hometown Heroes: 6/21

June 21, 2020

Dan Hanger,

Categories: Hometown Hero – article, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Portion of Michigan, Lower Michigan Street in Lincoln Park to Temporarily Close Monday

June 21, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Starting Monday parts of Michigan Street in Duluth’s Lincoln Park Neighborhood will temporarily close as crews make way for a new lift station being relocated due to the Twin Ports Interchange Project. Sections of Lower Michigan and Michigan Street between 21st Avenue West and 23rd Avenue West will be closed to all traffic until the project is done…

Denfeld Students Keep Up Course Cleanup Tradition Despite Grandma’s Cancellation

Denfeld Girls Soccer Team has picked up trash along the shore the day after race day for about 10 years.

June 21, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The cancellation of Grandma’s Marathon didn’t stop Denfeld High School students from their nearly 10-year tradition of picking up trash along the course the day after race day. “We’re a part of the community and it’s nice to get our name out, y’know get some supporters for our team,”said Denfeld Junior Kamryn Hill. After Grandma’s every year, it’s…

Missing Man In The Ely/Winton Area Found Dead, No Foul Play Suspected

June 21, 2020

Arman Rahman,

ELY, Minn.- The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says a missing 24-year-old man from the Ely/Winston area has been found dead. Authorities say the body of Maxwell Willis and his vehicle were located after getting tips from local citizens. Authorities do not believe there is any foul play in the death. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Duluth Without Grandma’s Marathon for the First Time in 43 Years

Race officials say crews are hard at work making next year even better.

June 20, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time in 43 years, Duluth and the North Shore were not packed with thousands of runners as Grandma’s Marathon was cancelled this year. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic the race was called off after over 18,000 runners had already registered. Runners across the country still participated in the virtual races, but race officials say it’s…

Cancellation Not Breaking Runners’ Stride on Grandma’s Race Day

Out of the 18,000 that registered this year, about 3,000 are doing virtual races.

June 20, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- While the Grandma’s Marathon finish line in Canal Park was considerably emptier this year, shoes still jogged across, pushed by cheers, as some runners still ran the Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon themselves. “Being a Duluth resident you just partake in this event, and obviously being different this year but still fun to do it,” said Sierra Johnson, running…

Two More Duluth Assisted Living Facilities Have COVID-19 Cases

June 20, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Two more assisted living centers in Duluth now have confirmed COVID-19 cases. The Benedictine Living Center on Kenwood Avenue confirmed on its Facebook page that two of its residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The center says those individuals have been isolated and staff has been dedicated to care for them. Meanwhile, Ecumen Lakeshore on London Road…

Second Former MPD Officer Charged in Death of George Floyd Released on Bail

June 20, 2020

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A second former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd is out of jail after posting bail. According to online records, 26-year-old J. Kueng, posted bail of $750,000 and was released from the Hennepin County Jail, with conditions, about 7:30 p.m. Friday. Kueng is charged with aiding and abetting both second-degree murder and manslaughter…

More Protesters March from Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial; Celebrating Juneteenth

While celebrating the freedom of enslaved people in the South, protesters said more change must come for people of color.

June 19, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- On the day known as Juneteenth, crowds gathered at the Clayton, Jackson, McGhie Memorial on East First Street to march to City Hall — protesting the oppression Black, Indigenous and People of Color still feel over a century later. “Juneteenth to us isn’t just a celebration. It’s a beacon of hope for change,” said Northland March host Garett…

Ecolibrium3 Gets Gifted $10,000 From “Lifting Up Lincoln Park” Campaign

Nearly $70,000 was raised during the thick of the Covid-19 pandemic.

June 19, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – At the start of the pandemic, owners of OMC Smokehouse and Duluth Best Bread started the “Lifting Up Lincoln Park” campaign to help the community support local businesses and charities. Thanks to the fundraising efforts the group presented Ecolibrium3 with a $10,000 check, on Friday. The pair of owners began selling cookbooks, with OMC’s most popular barbecue…

Grandma’s Marathon Pop-Up Shop Encourages Runners

The pop-up shop runs through Saturday.

June 19, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn – A pop-up shop in Canal Park is encouraging runners who planned to run this year’s Grandma’s Marathon. Something as simple as Grandma’s Marathon merchandise might be the added motivation for runners as they deal with this new way of participating in the annual race. Leadership for the Grandma’s Marathon had to make the difficult call to cancel…

DTA Receives $3 Million From C.A.R.E.S Act

"Keeping our level of service high during these times to meet demand is very important," said DTA's Director of Marketing David Clark.

June 19, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn – The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded a $3 million grant to the Duluth Transit Authority as a response to the coronavirus pandemic. The grant is part of $25 billion set aside from the C.A.R.E.S Act to support transportation systems in the nation. During the pandemic, DTA has offered free bus rides to minimize financial constraints for…

Crowd Marches from Bayfront Park to Duluth City Hall Protesting Police Brutality

June 19, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Northland is celebrating Juneteenth, the day the last slaves in the southern U.S. were freed. At the same time, groups are also rallying against police brutality. Hundreds of protesters marched over I-35 from Bayfront Park to Duluth City Hall demanding justice for black lives and the de-funding of Duluth Police Department. “Collectively we as a people…

EPA Fines Enbridge $6.7M Over Pipeline Safety Issues

June 19, 2020

The Associated Press,

(Garret Ellison | MLive) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal regulators have fined Enbridge $6.7 million for allegedly failing to quickly fix pipeline safety issues. Enbridge said Thursday that the Alberta, Canada-based company has settled with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and agreed to pay the fines, levied in May. Regulators alleged that Enbridge violated a 2017 consent decree. Among other things,…

Gov. Walz Declares Friday ‘Juneteenth Freedom Day,’ Calls on Legislature to Make it a State Holiday

June 19, 2020

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has declared Friday “Juneteenth Freedom Day” in Minnesota to commemorate this day in 1865 when slavery ended in the United States. Walz is also calling on the state Legislature to make Juneteenth a state holiday. “Juneteenth marks our country’s second Independence Day, celebrating freedom and justice and emphasizing education, achievement, and tolerance,” the governor’s proclamation reads….

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, June 19

June 19, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 32,031 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 17 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,361 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 475,152 tests have been completed to date. There are 27,709 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 3,748 patients have required hospitalization…

Twins Remove Ex-Owner Griffith Statue Over Racist Remarks

June 19, 2020

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Paul Battaglia, File) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have removed a statue of former owner Calvin Griffith at Target Field, citing racist remarks he made in 1978. Griffith’s statue was one of several installed when the team opened its ballpark in 2010. Griffith moved the Washington Senators to Minnesota for the 1961 season, and the team was renamed…

St. Luke’s Infectious Disease Doctor on Public Preparedness: “I Think There’s Room For Improvement”

St. Luke's Infectious Disease Physician Dr. Andrew Thompson Speaks on COVID-19 Preparedness in the Northland

June 19, 2020

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – “I think there’s room for improvement, at least here in our local community,” said Dr. Andrew Thompson, Infectious Disease Specialist with St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. Dr. Thompson made this statement when asked about his personal view on how safe and cautious residents in the Northland have been during the COVID-19 pandemic. As Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan…

Duluth YMCA on Mask Protocol, More Phased Reopening Details

The Downtown Branch of the Duluth Area Family YMCA Officially Reopened Monday, June 15

June 19, 2020

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The downtown branch of the Duluth Area Family YMCA officially reopened to the public Monday, June 15. Since then, new developments have come forth in the facility’s phased reopening, along with safety measures and protocols. Staff is required to wear a face mask at all times according to the Minnesota Department of Health guidelines. There are some…

Bishop-Elect Appointed by Pope for Dioceses of Duluth

June 19, 2020

Site Staff,

(courtesy: Diocese of Duluth) DULUTH, Minn. – A Bishop-elect has been appointed for the Diocese of Duluth. According to a Friday press release, Pope Francis has appointed Father Michael. J. Mulloy, from the Diocese of Rapid City, South Dakota, to be the 10th bishop of the Diocese of Duluth. Mulloy’s episcopal ordination and installation will be held on Thursday, October…

Great Lakes Aquarium Reopens

This season the aquarium celebrates its 20th anniversary

June 18, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Great Lakes Aquarium has reopened for the first time since March. “Everybody that I’ve seen come in this building, it just brings a big smile to my face,” said executive director Jay Walker. “It just feels like getting back to some level of normalcy.” Guests are asked to ‘follow the flow’ and give themselves around the…

Sen. Klobuchar withdraws from VP consideration, tells Biden to choose woman of color for running mate

June 18, 2020

Dan Hanger,

(KMSP-TV) Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says she has told presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden to choose a woman of color as his running mate, effectively withdrawing her name from consideration. Since ending her own bid and endorsing Biden for president, Klobuchar has been viewed as a favorite to join the ticket with Biden, who vowed to choose a female running…

DLH Clothing to Sell Limited Amount of Pride Shirts

DLH Clothing is now taking pre-orders for pride shirts they are selling in honor of pride month.

June 18, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – DLH Clothing is now taking pre-orders for pride shirts they are selling in honor of pride month. The shirts are available in two designs: one with the logo in rainbow colors, and the other in waves and rainbow colors to symbolize the Duluth area. With 50% of the proceeds going the local “Together for Youth” organization supporting…

City Plans To Remove “Chief” From Job Titles

Two positions within the city would be first to reflect the new initiative.

June 18, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth City Council will be considering a language change for certain job titles held by city staff. The intent is to allow the city to more accurately reflect an inclusive community. The city is considering new plans to drop the word “chief” from all city employee job titles. The goal is to help move away from…

City Moves to Change New Duluth Flag Statement To Provide More Inclusion

"I think our administration values how diverse our community is and focuses on not erasing those voices specifically for people of African heritage or people of color," said City Planner Mollie Hinderaker.

June 18, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth is it taking another step forward towards being more inclusive. The city is changing to the wording of a statement associated with the new Duluth flag design. Last year, the City of Duluth created a contest to help find a new design for the city flag after much of the community requested a…

Local Steelworkers Union Use Billboards To Send Message Regarding Essentia Layoffs

More billboards are expected to go up throughout the Northland including Ely, Spooner, and Ashland.

June 18, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – New billboards may catch your attention the next time you are traveling on the Blatnik Bridge or on I-35. The United Steelworkers Union Local 9460 is using the platform to send a strong message to the community for support and to Essentia Health as they are planning to lay off nine hundred employees in the northland. The…

Duluth Mayor Larson to Recommend New City Attorney

June 18, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Mayor Emily Larson announced Thursday that she will nominate Rebecca St. George as Duluth’s new City Attorney. For the past six years St. George has served as the staff attorney to the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. City officials say the City Council will vote on the nomination at the City Council meeting on…

Minnesota Promises Late July Decision on K-12 Schools

June 18, 2020

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health and education officials on Thursday asked school administrators to plan for three scenarios on reopening in the fall and promised a decision by the week of July 27 on which of the three will be used. K-12 schools will be restarted under the cloud of the coronavirus. The state Health and Education departments asked administrators…

Level 3 Predatory Offender Relocates in Duluth

June 18, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police say a level 3 predatory offender has moved to the West Duluth neighborhood earlier this month. According to the police, 47-year-old James Demetrius Redd has a history of sexual conduct and contact with known female teenagers. The conduct has included taking sexually explicit pictures of victims. The contact did include penetration. Redd is described as…