Something Sweet By Maddie Lu Pop-Up Shop Returns To Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn. - If you are in need of a tasty treat, the Something Sweet by Maddie Lu pop-up shop is back at the Miller Hill Mall. The Coon Rapids-based shop is owned by…
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LSC Hold Open House for Firefighting, Trucking Programs
DULUTH, Minn.-- Lake Superior College opened its doors today to potential students who want to drive a big rig or put out fires. It's all part of LSC's recruitment efforts for its firefighting and…
Visit Duluth Launching Weekly Videos to Help Tourism Industry
DULUTH, Minn. - As the tourism industry struggles during the ongoing pandemic, Visit Duluth is launching new video updates each week in hopes of helping out the community. The videos give information on the…
Local Hospital Capacity Decreases as COVID-19 Cases Surge in St. Louis County
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Northland has also been hit with a surge in Coronavirus cases. In St. Louis County, cases keep going up and the increase in cases around the state is impacting local healthcare providers.…
Wisconsin Breaks Daily COVID-19 Case Record Again as Cases Continue to Rise
MADISON, Wis.-- Wisconsin broke its daily case record again. The state added 7,497 cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. The state has also set a new record for the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients every day…
Duluth Fire Department Changing Internal Protocols to Help Keep Employees Safe
DULUTH, Minn - With at least 17 members of the Duluth Police Department currently quarantined for testing positive for COVID-19, the Duluth Fire Department has managed to avoid those numbers so far with only…
Douglas County Officials Pleading for Citizens to Stay Home
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Douglas County is in the midst of dealing with a significant increase in positive cases compared to just two weeks ago. The message from Douglas County Health and Human Services…
Bentleyville Gift Shop Set To Open This Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. - The Bentleyville Tour of Lights is expected to open next Saturday. Its new gift shop, which is now taking over Grandma's Sports Garden, is having a soft opening this weekend. The large…
Local Meat Shops Are Getting Busier For The Holidays
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Business is starting to pick up for local meat shops as the holidays are quickly approaching. This time of year, Superior Meats gets a ton of orders for turkeys. Also, during…
Gov. Walz Extends COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
ST.PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced on Thursday that he has extended the COVID-19 peacetime emergency due to the record number of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths due to the…
Minnesota DNR, MPCA Approve Permits for Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Project
ST. PAUL, Minn. - On Thursday, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency approved necessary permits for Enbridge's Line 3 Replacement Project. In a recent statement, Enbridge said the decision from the MPCA and Minnesota…
Wisconsin Sets COVID Record, Evers Prepares Bills for Next Week
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin is reporting another day of jaw-dropping COVID-19 infection numbers. The state Department of Health Services reported a record 7,497 new confirmed cases on Thursday, obliterating the old record of 7,065 set on Saturday. The department…
Mail Order at-Home COVID-19 Tests Now Available to All Minnesotans
(FOX 9) - Minnesotans can now get tested for COVID-19 without ever leaving their home, according to state health officials. The Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday it has expanded its pilot program for its at-home COVID-19 test statewide. Anyone in Minnesota can now…
Minnesota Virus Cases Climb Above 7,000 for First Time
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Health on Thursday reported 7,228 new cases of the coronavirus, shattering the single-day record set just last week by more than 1,000 cases as the virus continues its unrelenting spread throughout the state.…
Proctor Public Schools to Remain in Distance Learning Through End of Year
PROCTOR, Minn. - On Thursday, Proctor Public Schools announced they will be in distance learning until at least January 4. Superintendent John Engelking said that due to a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in the area they have made the…
Itasca County Doctor: Hospitals At Capacity, Residents Urged to Follow Guidelines
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - Health officials in Itasca County are pleading with residents to do their part to help limit the spread of COVID-19. This plea comes as 241 new COVID-19 cases have been…
Midday Update 11-12-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, November 12
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 7,728 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Thursday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 201,795 in the state. Health officials also reported 39 news deaths bringing the death total to…
Louisiana Native Turned Gumbo Boi Now Serving Cajun Cuisine in the Northland
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 now…
Northland Newborns 11-12-20
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…
709,000 Seek Us Jobless Aid as Pandemic Escalates
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop, and a sign that the job market is slowly healing. The figures coincide with a sharp resurgence in confirmed viral infections…
Morning Update 11-12-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020.
Anoka-Hennepin Elementary Schools to Close Due to COVID-19
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s largest school district is planning to close its elementary schools as a growing number of coronavirus cases has left it short on staff and bus drivers. The Anoka-Hennepin district, which serves 13 communities, will be transitioning…
Wonder Wednesdays Start at Great Lakes Aquarium
DULUTH, Minn. - The Great Lakes Aquarium is having a special discount for families during this winter season. It’s called Wonder Wednesdays and visitors from age 3 to adult get admission for 6 dollars down…
UMD ROTC Cadets Watch American Flag to Honor Veterans
DULUTH, Minn. - UMD’s ROTC is currently on watch at the school’s American flag starting at midnight Wednesday and continuing on until midnight Thursday in honor of Veterans Day. Cadets say it gives them…
Duluth's Best Bread Says Thank You To Veterans
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's Best Bread offered a special thank-you to veterans in the community. On Wednesday, any veteran could pick a treat of their choice in honor of their sacrifice. The owner…
Silver Bay Veterans Home Combating COVID Outbreak
SILVER BAY, Minn. - While veterans across America are being celebrated for their service on Veterans Day, others are now fighting a battle on the homefront, COVID-19. The Silver Bay Veterans Home…
Rogue Wave May Have Led to Edmund Fitzgerald's Demise
DULUTH, Minn. - 45 years ago this week, the Edmund Fitzgerald left the Duluth-Superior Port before sinking to the bottom of Lake Superior killing all 29 crew members on board. Monday marked the anniversary…
TSA, Duluth Airport Give Holiday Travel Guidance as Cases Increase
DULUTH, Minn.-- Cases in Minnesota continue to rise. With thanksgiving just around the corner, this year's travel plans might look a bit different. The Duluth International Airport has been putting up health guidelines since March…
Fresh Snow Helps Spirit Mountain Prep for Season Opener
DULUTH, Minn.-- All of the snow that fell Tuesday is helping Spirit Mountain get one step closer to opening up for the season. Staff at Spirit Mountain say crews are on stand-by, along with…
