Knife River Tourism Going Strong Despite Pandemic
KNIFE RIVER, Minn.-- Tourism this year has continued to be a question mark due to the effects of COVID-19, but businesses in Knife River have been making the most of the summer for those…
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Align Yoga Reopens for In-Person Classes
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- After a long break because of the pandemic, one superior business is ready to stretch out in person again. For the first time in five months, Align Yoga in superior held an in-person…
K-9 Haas Memorial Vandalized
DULUTH, Minn. - A plaque honoring K-9 Haas has been vandalized in Gary New Duluth. The memorial was placed outside the Gary New Duluth Rec Center in June of 2019 Scrapes were recently noticed…
Downtown Farmers Market Continues with Season Dwindling
DULUTH, Minn. - Customers were able to pick their fresh local produce grown from farmers around the area today at the downtown Duluth Farmers Market. Some vendors say, that because of the pandemic they…
Judge Allows Minnesota Wineries to Use Out-Of-State Grapes
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge has struck down a Minnesota law that required wineries in the state to use mostly Minnesota-grown grapes, in a ruling that could have implications for other states. U.S. District Judge Wilhelmina Wright ruled Monday…
U of M Return to Campus Housing Plan Includes 10-Day Quarantine
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The University of Minnesota released a four-step plan for how students will return to university housing this fall, which includes a phased approach for student access across campus and residence hall curfews. Under the "Maroon and Gold Sunrise…
House Panel Warns of Fraud, Abuse in Paycheck Protection Program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional investigators say they have identified possible fraud and abuse in the Trump administration’s coronavirus relief program. A report by a House subcommittee says a lack of government oversight and accountability for the $600 billion-plus program may…
Missing Bear Hunter Rescued in BWCA
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. (FOX 9) - A bear hunter had to be rescued after getting lost in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said the 64-year-old man was hunting with another person…
Midday Update 9-1-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Have a great day!
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, September 1
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 76,355 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 6 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,823 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,498,919 tests have…
COVID-19 Creates New Connections in the World of Ballroom Dance
DULUTH, Minn. - Small businesses across the Northland are facing extreme financial challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic. From restaurants to boutiques, and even ballroom dance studios, changes are being made daily to keep…
Morning Update 9-1-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Have a great day!
Minnesota Officials Warn Against Gatherings Amid Case Growth
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials warned against social gatherings ahead of the Labor Day weekend as case growth accelerates statewide. White House COVID-19 adviser Deborah Birx met with state officials Sunday as part of a series of nationwide visits…
Pandemic Brings Hard Times for Farmers, Worsening Hunger
(AP) - The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside. United Nations experts are holding an online conference beginning Tuesday to brainstorm ways…
Sports Card Sales Going Up Throughout Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn.- Just this month LA Angels center fielder Mike Trout's rookie baseball card sold for a record $3 million at auction. That's on trend with a growing demand for sports cards according to…
"The Pilgrim" Tall Ship Docks In Duluth After Journey Through Atlantic
DULUTH, Minn.- On Monday a tall ship made a surprise stop in Duluth, sailing all the way from Russia, and for the next couple of weeks it's available for free tours. The Pilgrim docked…
Superior Mayor's 2021 Budget Proposes More Officer Training, Adding Social Worker to Police Dept.
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior Mayor Jim Paine announced his 2021 budget proposal Monday. Calling it the most ambitious budget of his administration, it includes the largest investment into police training in the city's history,…
Rep. Pete Stauber Announces Iron Workers Local 512 Endorsement
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber announced he is being endorsed by the Iron Workers Local 512. Union members stood beside Stauber as he spoke about his support for the Line 3 pipeline project and…
Senator Klobuchar, Mayor Larson Speak in Support of U.S. Postal Service
DULUTH, Minn. - As controversy continues to swirl around the U.S. Postal Service, Senator Amy Klobuchar was joined by Duluth Mayor Emily Larson today to show their support for postal workers during a press…
Next Stages For Can Of Worms Project Could Begin In October
DULUTH, Minn. -Tthe next phases of construction on the "Can of Worms" could start this fall. One of the goals for this round of construction is to enhance safety by eliminating merging lanes…
Iron Range Mayors Endorse U.S. Senate Candidate Jason Lewis
EVELETH, Minn. - More than five Iron Range mayors endorsed President Trump for re-election during Vice President Mike Pence's visit on Friday. Some of those politicians sat down for a round table discussion with republican…
Rebuild Duluth Program Accepting Applications To Fill Housing Needs
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth's Planning and Economic Development Department is going for round two of its Rebuild Duluth program. The program was started to help reduce the cost of building new housing…
Lake Superior Art Glass Holds Custom Stemless Wine Goblet Event
DULUTH, Minn. - For the next week, you can design your own stemless wine goblet at Lake Superior Art Glass. The shop is doing a design your own stemless wine goblet event. Customers can…
Organization Helps With Making Friends
DULUTH, Minn. - One Minnesota organization has a new Duluth branch to help people make relationships. Bridging Hearts is a group that helps those with developmental disabilities or autism to make friends. The Duluth…
Parks Department Offering Many Fall Programs
DULUTH, Minn. - Fall is just around the corner, and the City of Duluth Parks Department is providing ways for residents to enjoy the outdoors. There are a variety of options for people to…
Zeitgeist Arts Cafe Announces Temporary Closure
DULUTH, Minn. - The Zeitgeist Arts Cafe announced Monday that it will be temporarily closing due to the financial implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent press release, Zeitgeist leadership wrote, “We’re going to use this time as an…
Minnesota Court of Appeals Reverses Kozy Demolition Order
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Court of Appeals has reversed an order for the demolition of the former Kozy Bar building in downtown Duluth. On Monday, the court determined that the district court's justification for the DEDA's rejection of the…
Minnesota Sees Lowest Single-Day Death Total Since April
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials reported one new death due to the coronavirus on Monday, marking the lowest single-day total statewide since April. The Minnesota Department of Health reported 679 new cases and the death of a patient between…
Wisconsin Republicans Take No Action on Policing Bills
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature took no action in a special session called by the state’s Democratic governor to pass a package of bills on policing policies. The brief session came just over a week after a…
