Willow River Prison to Close at End of Year
WILLOW RIVER, Minn.-- The Minnesota Department of Corrections announced yesterday that it's going to close the prisons in Willow River and Togo as they try to stay afloat with huge budget shortfalls…
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City of Duluth Prepares for Primary Election
DULUTH, Minn. - Many cities across the Northland are preparing for the upcoming primary election next Tuesday. Over in Duluth, residents can send in an absentee ballot or if they do go to the polls,…
Stella Maris Plans to Reopen
DULUTH, Minn. - Schools are getting ready for the fall semester in a variety of ways, including the private school Stella Maris Academy. The catholic school, which goes from pre-K to eighth grade, is…
Hands-Free Law One Year Later
DULUTH, Minn. - August 1st marked the one-year anniversary of the hands-free driving law taking affect in Minnesota. During the first eleven months of hands-free law, officials have cited over 19,000 drivers for in Minnesota…
Valleyfair to Remain Closed for the Rest of 2020
SHAKOPEE, Minn. - Valleyfair announced on Tuesday that they will remain closed for the rest of the year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "We are disappointed that we are unable to welcome our…
Evers: No Plan to Close Schools, Will let Locals Decide
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers says he has no secret plans to ban in-person instruction for Wisconsin’s K-12 students this fall. Republican lawmakers are worried that…
MSHSL Votes to Push High School Football, Volleyball to Spring of 2021 Amid Pandemic
MINNEAPOLIS (Fox 9) - The Minnesota State High School League met Tuesday morning to determine what the options are for the high school fall sports season amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Thousands of high school athletes are awaiting word on their…
Routine Bridge Inspections in Duluth Scheduled Next Week
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation says motorists in Duluth should plan for temporary closures and detours next week while crews conduct routine bridge inspections. Upcoming closures and detours include: Monday, August 10 through Tuesday, August 11 Right…
Midday Update 8-4-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Have a great day!
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, August 4
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 57,162 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 4 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,620 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,078,695 tests have…
Keetac Mine to Remain Indefinitely Idled
KEEWATIN, Minn. - U.S. Steel's Keetac mine remains indefinitely idled amid the coronavirus pandemic. In April, it was announced that layoffs would begin for employees who have been at the mine for three years or less. Of the roughly 380…
Walz Again Requests Federal Help to Rebuild After Unrest
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is again asking for federal help to rebuild from the unrest that followed George Floyd’s death. Walz said Monday he has requested a U.S.…
Morning Update 8-4-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Have a great day!
Judge Extends Minnesota Vote-by-Mail Changes to November
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A judge on Monday extended changes in Minnesota’s absentee ballot rules to the November general election. Ramsey County Judge Sara Grewing approved the agreement allowing Minnesota voters to submit their mail-in or absentee ballots in…
Fabian Seafood Truck Visits Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-- Area residents were able to get their hands on some fresh seafood Monday. Fabian Seafood made the trip up from Texas to Duluth, continuing the 40-plus year old tradition of coming to…
Missing Hermantown Elderly Man Found Safe
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- An elderly man who went missing from an assisted living facility in Hermantown has been found safe and in good health about 60 miles away on the Iron Range. The 80 year…
Proctor Public Schools Discusses Fall Options
PROCTOR, Minn.-- In Proctor, the school board met Monday night to discuss their plans moving forward after Governor Walz's announcement last week allowing school districts to decide reopening strategies for themselves. The Proctor School District…
Nurses Picket for New Contract at Essentia Health-Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn. - Nurses who work for Essentia Health's hospital in Virginia aren't on strike, but they picketed outside the healthcare facility Monday. Nurses say they want to get a deal done now after…
Bong Center Continues Youth Programming
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Bong Center in Superior is holding multiple youth programs over the summer. One is catered to middle school students while the other is geared towards high schoolers. During the Junior…
Wild State Cider Adds Ice Cream to Menu
DULUTH, Minn. - One local cidery is launching an ice cream line. Wild State Cider is starting Camp Creemee, which is Minnesota's only Vermont-style soft serve ice cream shop. One of the owners of…
Northland Private Schools Prep for In-Person Classes
DULUTH, Minn. - Both the Marshall School and the Montessori School of Duluth are preparing to send kids physically back into the classroom but in a socially-distanced manner. On the one hand, the Marshall…
Lake Superior Community Health Center to Open New Dental Center in Carlton
CARLTON, Minn. - A new dental center is putting on the finishing touches as it prepares for its grand opening. The Lake Superior Community Health Center (LSCHC) is expanding to Carlton to open the…
New Thrift Store Opens in Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn. - Thrifting is a popular way to shop for many and now a new local thrift store is serving Cloquet. Highway 45 Thrift Store opened in Cloquet in June. The opening has…
Semi Tanker Truck Catches Fire on Highway 53
COTTON, Minn. - A semi tanker truck caught fire early Monday afternoon on Highway 53 near Cotton causing the northbound lane to remain closed for over an hour, according to the Northland FireWire. A Facebook post on the Northland…
Nickelodeon Universe to Reopen in Mall of America Next Week
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - Nickelodeon Universe is reopening at the Mall of America on Aug. 10. The indoor amusement park says it is doing a phased reopening, with only a select number of rides open. A maximum of 250 guests will…
Minnesota Department of Corrections: Two State Prisons to Close Due to 'Budget Crisis'
TOGO, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Corrections announced on Monday that it plans to close prison facilities in Togo and Willow River due to a "substantial budget crisis." The Minnesota DOC says it is closing the state's two smallest…
Wisconsin’s Democratic Governor Endorses Biden for President
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is endorsing Joe Biden for president. The move announced Monday comes after Evers declined to endorse anyone in the…
Midday Update 8-3-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 3, 2020. Have a great day!
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, August 3
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 56,560 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 2 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,616 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,070,925 tests have…
Duluth Superior Pride Festival Going Virtual Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - The 34th annual Duluth Superior Pride Festival will go on virtually this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Event organizers say after months of discussion, it simply wasn't responsible to move forward…
