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Tiger in Minnesota Tests Positive for COVID-19

PINE COUNTY, Minn. - A tiger at the Wildcat Sanctuary in Pine County has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health According to reports…

Walz Proposes Tax Hikes on the Rich to Balance State Budget

MINNEAPOLIS (AP/FOX9) — Gov. Tim Walz proposed raising taxes on the wealthiest Minnesotans and large companies Tuesday to help plug a projected $1.28 billion gap in the next two-year budget while increasing spending on education and on helping the state…

Midday Update 1-26-21

FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama provide a look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, January 26

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 727 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota on Tuesday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 456,490 in the state. Health officials also reported 8 news deaths bringing the death total…

Rate of Guns Seized at Airport Checkpoints Jumped in 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — There were fewer air travelers in the United States last year, but a higher percentage of them were carrying guns. The Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday that screeners found 3,257 firearms on passengers or in their carry-on…

Morning Update 1-26-21

FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama provide a look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021.

Wisconsin Lawmakers to Vote on Repealing Mask Mandate

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Senate plans to vote on repealing Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate, while it remains unclear whether the Assembly would follow suit as required to undo the order. A joint resolution co-sponsored by 29…

Walz to Emphasize COVID-19 Recovery in Next 2-Year Budget

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz will today propose a two-year budget with a heavy focus on helping Minnesota recover from the impacts of COVID-19. The budget Walz is planning to announce at 12:00 p.m. is expected to…

My Pillow CEO Banned from Twitter

(AP) - Twitter has permanently banned My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell’s account after he continually perpetuated the baseless claim that Donald Trump won the 2020 U.S. presidential election. A Twitter spokesperson said in a statement that it decided to ban…

Starks Academy After School Program Provides Homework Help, Place to Play During Pandemic

DULUTH, Minn.- As some elementary students across Duluth head back to the classrooms, some volunteers with the Northland Youth Basketball Alliance and Starks Academy are offering a place where kids of all ages…

K-2nd Graders Welcomed Back Into Duluth Schools -- With Precautions

DULUTH, Minn.- On Monday, Kindergartners through 2nd Graders in the Duluth School District returned to their classrooms for the first time since November, after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz officially allowed elementary schools to…

Proctor Senior Awarded Medal of Honor Scholarship

DULUTH, Minn. - One lucky Proctor student received the Mike Colalillo Medal of Honor scholarship on Monday. Senior Courtney Werner was presented with the $1,500 scholarship after writing an essay about her great grandfather,…

Maintenance On The Aerial Lift Bridge Begins

DULUTH, Minn. - City crews began routine maintenance on the Aerial Lift Bridge on Monday. City officials say during the shipping off-season is a prime opportunity to make any necessary upgrades. Over the next few…

Ideally You Weight Loss Helps Clients Looking to Start Weight Loss Journey

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - In 2017, Ideally You Weight Loss opened its doors in Hermantown, looking to help those trying to start a weight loss journey. "I feel my entire career has been all about helping…

Misinformation About Covid-19 And Vaccine Can Lead To Bad Decision Making

DULUTH, Minn. -The spreading of misinformation about the Coronavirus and its preventative vaccine is a common concern among medical experts. They're worried misreporting of facts about the health crisis can make it harder to protect…

City Looks For Public Feedback On Upcoming Reconstruction Project Of East Superior Street

DULUTH, Minn. - The reconstruction of East Superior Street between 45th and 60th Avenue East is expected to happen later this year and city officials are gearing up for the project by asking for…

Duluth Officer Charged In Shooting Wants Case Dismissed, County Attorney Disagrees

DULUTH, Minn. - St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin is opposing a Duluth police officer's request…

Project Blue Light Honors Frontline Workers Around the Northland

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-- Frontline workers of all kinds continue their hard work to during the pandemic and now, 11 county and tribal public health departments have a way to say 'thank you' with…

Benedictine Health Center Gets Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

DULUTH, Minn.-- As COVID-19 vaccinations continue around the country, one health center right here in the Northland reached a big milestone for those at the facility. In late December, residents and staff at the Benedictine…

Auto Shops Advising Good Winter Vehicle Habits with Colder Temps

HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- With the recent cold snap, local auto shops are reminding everyone of some good winter car care habits. Accurate Auto Repair up on Hermantown road has been seeing more repairs for alternators,…

First Known U.S. Case of Brazilian COVID-19 Variant Discovered in Minnesota

(FOX 9) - A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States. The Minnesota Department of Health said the variant, known as Brazil…

Gov. Walz Unveils 'Due North' Education Plan

ST. PAUL, Minn. - On Monday, Gov. Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan unveiled the Due North Education Plan which the governor's office says is focused on ensuring every child in Minnesota receives a high-quality education regardless of race…

$1M Powerball Lottery Ticket Sold at Superior Kwik Trip

SUPERIOR, Wis. - A Powerball ticket purchased in Superior has made one lucky person $1 million dollars richer. According to the Wisconsin Lottery, the winning Powerball ticket was sold at the Kwik Trip on Tower Avenue. Someone in Superior had…

Wisconsin Doctors Back Mask Ban as Legislature Eyes Repeal

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Medical Society on Monday announced its opposition to a Republican-authored resolution that would overturn the statewide mask mandate put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The state Senate planned to vote Tuesday…