New Mask Reduces Ear Sensitivity
DULUTH, Minn. - One local Duluth business has started carrying masks that can be attached to a headband instead of your ear, which is expected to reduce ear sensitivity. Management from Duluth Studio Market…
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Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, July 29
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 52,947 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 9 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,589 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 993,091 tests have…
Sir Benedicts Tavern Temporarily Closed due to 'Team Member Illness'
DULUTH, Minn. - Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake announced on their Facebook page Tuesday that they have decided to temporarily close due to a "team member illness." The restaurant wrote, "Out of an abundance of caution Sir Ben's will…
Mayor Frey Closes all Indoor Bar Areas in Minneapolis due to COVID-19 Pandemic
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is closing all indoor bar areas due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The emergency regulation, which goes into effect at 5 p.m. on Aug. 1, also covers taprooms, distilleries, nightclubs, and restaurants with…
City of Duluth Working to Resolve Water Pressure Issue in West Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - UPDATE: The City of Duluth says the low water pressure issue affecting residents in West Duluth Wednesday has been resolved. The city said in a recent press release, "The City of Duluth was able to locate a…
Midday Update 7-29-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Have a great day!
Local Veterinarians Warn Pet Owners of Hot Vehicle Dangers
DULUTH, Minn. - As the dog days of summer set in, local veterinarians and animal control remind pet owners to think twice before leaving your animal in any vehicle. Animals can…
Canal Park Grandma's Saloon & Grill, Little Angie's to Temporarily Close After Employees Test Positive for COVID
DULUTH, Minn. - Two Canal Park restaurants will be temporarily closing due to employees testing positive for COVID-19. Grandma's Saloon & Grill in Canal Park announced on Wednesday that a second employee at the restaurant has tested positive for COVID-19…
Morning Update 7-29-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Have a great day!
State Moves Prisoner Intake From St. Cloud due to COVID-19
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Corrections is moving the state’s prisoner intake operations from the St. Cloud prison where the number of coronavirus cases has spiked. The intake function will move to the Lino Lakes prison…
Drive-thru Testing Site Comes To Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Nearly 100 people in Douglas County have already tested positive for the Coronavirus since the start of the pandemic. In response to the increasing number of cases, the county is partnering with…
Day Tripper of Duluth Continues Guided Tours
DULUTH, Minn. - Even with many things closed, there's still plenty to do here in the summer. And one local business is helping customers grab a paddle or hop on a bike and explore…
Aluminum Can Shortage Having Huge Impacts On Northland Breweries And Cideries
DULUTH, Minn. - Breweries and cideries in the Northland are being thrown another curveball as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. A national aluminum can shortage is beginning to have major impacts on those…
Duluth Mayor Reacts to Costco Officially Coming to the City
DULUTH, Minn. --With about $2 million in tax breaks now approved for infrastructure improvements, Costco is officially coming to Duluth next fall. After a year of negotiating with the retailer, Duluth Mayor Emily Larson said…
Skaters Shred at Superior Skate Park
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Skaters are having a blast at the Superior Skate Park on Hammond Avenue. Skateboards, scooters, and bikes whizz by each other on the pavement. Kids and adults perform jumps and tricks…
Local Campgrounds Busy This Summer
MIDWAY TOWNSHIP, Minn. - Local campgrounds are having what could be their busiest summer ever. One campground manager tells us it's tough to get a site between Duluth and Canada. All 130 campsites are…
Ashland City Council Votes to Urge County to Issue Mask Mandate
ASHLAND, Wis. - The Ashland City Council is choosing not to create its own mask mandate, but is instead urging the Ashland County Health Department to require masks in places open to the public…
COVID-19 Testing Begins on Iron Range
CHISOLM, Minn.-- With new COVID-19 cases continuing to cause concern, St. Louis County and the Minnesota Department of Health are ramping up their testing capacity on the Iron Range. In Chisholm, there is free…
Local Colleges Prep for Fall Semester
DULUTH, Minn. - As we get closer to fall, Northland colleges are preparing to reopen their campuses for in-person classes. In particular, UMD is prepping for students to arrive. If you take a look…
Downtown Farmers Market Continues
DULUTH, Minn. - The downtown farmers market at Gichi-ode' Akiing Park in Duluth continued today where Northlanders were able to browse fresh produce from local farmers. One local farmer says the growing season…
Big Grant Provides Fresh Food for Students
AURORA, Minn. - A major grant is coming to an Iron Range high school, which will lead them to eat healthier. Essentia Health's facility in Aurora working with collaboration with Mesaba East School…
Duluth Police: Use of Force Incident 'Within Policy and Training'
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department announced on Tuesday that they have determined the officers involved in a weekend use-of-force incident were acting within proper policy and training. The arrest in question happened on Saturday during a traffic stop…
Wisconsin Among Four States Added to Chicago Quarantine Order
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago added Missouri, Wisconsin, Nebraska and North Dakota to the list of states where people who are traveling to the city must quarantine for two weeks as Illinois learned that its own residents must do the same…
St. Louis County Board Approves Costco Tax Break
DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis County Board unanimously approved a $ 650,000 tax break on Tuesday for the new Costco store. This comes after the Duluth city council also unanimously approved a tax abatement last week of 1.3 million.…
Superior, Solon Springs COVID-19 Testing Sites Available This Week
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Douglas County has partnered with the National Guard to hold two drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites this week in Superior and Solon Springs. The Superior testing site will be available Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, July 28
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 52,281 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 4 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,580 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 979,988 tests have…
Midday Update 7-28-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 28, 2020.
Injured Female Rescued From Island on Kettle River
PINE COUNTY, Minn. - The Pine County Sheriff's Office says a female was rescued Tuesday morning after breaking her leg on an island on the Kettle River. Pine County 911 says they received a call around 7:40 a.m. of an…
Minnesotans Receiving Mysterious Packets of Seeds From China
ST. PAUL, Minn. - On Monday, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced they've had multiple reports of residents receiving unsolicited packages of seeds appearing to come from China. “We’re uncertain what these seeds may be and why people are…
Morning Update 7-28-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 28, 2020.
