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Superior Schools Move to Distance Learning

SUPERIOR, Wis. - As COVID-19 cases continue to climb across the region, Superior School District will continue distance learning through the end of the year. Amy Starzeki, the district administrator for Superior School District,…

Wisconsin Hospital Leader Urges Evers, Republicans to Unite

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The leader of the Wisconsin Hospital Association is pleading with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and state legislative leaders to come together immediately to fight the virus before the current crisis becomes a catastrophe. Hospital Association President…

DECC, Visit Duluth Move Forward With Merger Discussions

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center and the city's destination marketing arm -- Visit Duluth -- are moving forward with discussions to merge operations as they continue to face serious financial strains from the pandemic. The merger is…

Mont du Lac Resport to Open This Weekend

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Mont du Lac Resort announced on Thursday that it will be opening its Ski Hill this Saturday. The resort, located in Superior, will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ski Runs Main and Pancake will…

What's Open and Closed Under Minnesota's 4-Week Pause?

(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…

Duluth Airport Barred Pence After Trump Broke Virus Rules

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…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, November 19

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…

Midday Update 11-19-20

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. Have a great day!

Essentia Health Temporarily Closes Fitness Centers

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…

No Problems Reported for New Driver Registration System

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…

First Positive COVID-19 Case Confirmed at CHUM

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…

Northland Newborns 11-19-20

Every Thursday morning on FOX 21 Local News from 7 – 9 a.m., we’re teaming up with Essentia Health to showcase Northland Newborns. If you would like to submit a photo with a…

Handcrafted Po' Boy Sandwiches From Gumbo Boi

DULUTH, Minn. - Northlanders with a craving for Cajun cuisine now have a weekly option in Duluth. Robert Lee, also known as Gumbo Boi, is a Louisiana native turned Duluthian, and is…

Morning Update 11-19-20

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. Have a great day!

Two Seriously Injured in Sawyer County Head-On Crash

SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. - Authorities say two people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle head-on crash Sunday afternoon on State Highway 77 in the Town of Hayward. According to reports, Sawyer County Deputies responded to the crash near the intersection…

COVID Ref Campaign Launches In St. Louis County

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County has launched a unique public health outreach campaign focusing on COVID protocols that need to be taken throughout the area. With the help of CARES Act funding, local…

Local Fitness Center Owners React to New Walz Order

DULUTH, Minn.-- Owners of Duluth gyms and fitness centers are speaking out ahead of the four-week shutdown, calling the restrictions unfair. Michael Patterson owns the Snap Fitness on central entrance in Duluth. He tells us…

CSS Alumni Shine a Light for Advent

DULUTH, Minn.-- Over a dozen alumni from St. Scholastica held their 25th annual Lighting a Tradition Celebration. Trees were lit up all across campus to honor advent, the start of the Christmas season. It was…

Superior Schools to Continue Distance Learning Through December

SUPERIOR, Wis.-The Superior School District has announced it will continue distance learning through December as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the area. That announcement was made in a letter from Superintendent Amy Starzecki. "As an educator and mom, I…

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