Northland Natives Formulate Healthy Boost with Boomerang Energy
DULUTH, Minn. - We’ve all been there – Long days at work making for sleepy afternoons waiting for the clock to strive five. Each year millions of energy drinks are sold in the…
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Mayor Larson Responds to Criticism Over Ordinance to Remove 'Chief' From CAO Title
DULUTH, Minn. - Mayor Emily Larson responded Tuesday after Duluth city councilors voiced their frustrations at Monday night's council meeting involving an ordinance to remove the word "chief" from the Chief Administrative Officer…
Cloquet City Council Passes Mask Mandate; Votes to Take Effect August 1st
CLOQUET, Minn.- A mask mandate for indoor public places was passed by the Cloquet City Council Monday evening, taking effect August 1st. Unlike Duluth, the vote was not unanimous -- the council, it seems,…
Wisconsin Sets Single Day High for New COVID-19 Cases
MADISON, Wis.-- As cases continue to increase across the country, Wisconsin announced today they have a new daily high with over 1,000 new cases of COVID-19. State health officials recorded 1,117 new cases Tuesday,…
Superior School District Approves Three Reopening Scenarios; Asks Parents to Submit Preferences
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior School District has approved their possible plan for how students will be taught this fall. The coming school year will either be all virtual, all in-person, or a hybrid…
Wisconsin Lawmakers Launch "Vote Safe" Initiative
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Lawmakers gathered to raise awareness about voting safely in state for the upcoming presidential election. Both the current, and former attorney general of Wisconsin were on the virtual call Tuesday…
Brule River Canoe Rental Busy With Paddlers
BRULE, Wis. - If you're looking for a new place to go kayaking, the Brule River is the place to try. "You'll see a lot of wildlife, we've seen eagles out and about, bears,…
Superior City Council Votes to Require Masks in Indoor Public Areas
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Superior City Council has voted to require masks in indoor public areas across the city. Masks will be required in places like restaurants, bars, retail stores, public transportation, gyms, fitness…
Construction Of Mixed-Use Space At Board Of Trade Building Nears Completion
DULUTH, Minn. - The transformation of the historic Board of Trade building in downtown Duluth is inching closer to completion. In October, construction crews began renovating the century-old building to turn it into…
Fairlawn Mansion's Ice Cream Social Goes Virtual
SUPERIOR, Wis. - One of Fairlawn Mansion's biggest fundraisers of the year is going virtual. The Twin Ports community will get a chance to participate in the annual Ice Cream Social right from the comfort…
Duluth Fire Department Issues Red Flag Warning
DULUTH, Minn. - Due to the high risk of rip currents today, the Duluth Fire Department is issuing a warning for dangerous conditions for Park Point beaches effective until 10 a.m. tomorrow. So far…
Northland Businesses Prepare for School Year
DULUTH, Minn. - Despite all the uncertainty, around the upcoming school year, Northland businesses are still seeing customers come in to get their kids ready for school. Businesses are preparing for the uptick in…
Senator Klobuchar Urges Northlanders to Donate Plasma
DULUTH, Minn. - As the pandemic continues, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar wants to remind the public about the importance of donating plasma. Recently, she introduced the Plasma Donation Awareness Act, which is a bipartisan effort…
Minnesota Judge Lifts Gag Order in George Floyd Case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge on Tuesday lifted a gag order in the criminal case against four former officers charged in death of George Floyd, but said he would…
Gov. Walz Strongly Hints he Will Impose Statewide Mask Mandate This Week
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is strongly hinting that he will impose a statewide mask mandate this week. "I think you can expect an announcement in the…
Walmart to Close its Stores on Thanksgiving Day
NEW YORK (AP) - Walmart Inc. said that it will be closing its namesake stores and Sam’s Clubs on Thanksgiving Day this year, saying that it wants to have its employees spend time with their families during the coronavirus. The…
Red Flag Warning Issued for Dangerous Swimming Conditions on Park Point
DULUTH, Minn. - A red flag warning has been issued by the Duluth Fire Department due to dangerous swimming conditions on Park Point. The warning is in effect until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday. The warning means that wind and wave conditions…
Midday Update 7-21-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Have a great day!
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, July 21
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 47,457 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 3 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,548 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 876,859 tests have…
Federal Suit Over Local Wisconsin COVID-19 Orders Dismissed
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by two dozen Wisconsin residents challenging a variety of local stay-at-home orders enacted to curb the spread of the coronavirus. U.S. District Judge William Griesbach on Monday dismissed the challenge, filed…
Morning Update 7-21-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Have a great day!
Minnesota Lawmakers Ban Neck Restraints After Floyd’s Death
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature has passed a package of police accountability measures that include a ban on neck restraints like the one that was used on George Floyd before his death in Minneapolis. The sweeping package…
Duluth City Councilors Point Fingers As Vote To Remove 'Chief' From Job Title Fails
DULUTH, Minn. – Built-up emotions and frustrations poured out from city councilors during Monday night’s council meeting involving an ordinance that called for the removal of the word “chief” from the Chief Administrative Officer title. The ordinance was pushed…
New Federally Funded Construction Projects at Duluth International Airport to Infuse $2 Million into Local Construction
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth International Airport announced two new construction plans that are fully funded by the federal CARES Act, which will infuse $2 million into the regional construction community. Starting this week, the…
Superior School Board Approves Response Plan for Reopening this Fall
SUPERIOR, Wis.- In their first in-person meeting since March, the Superior School Board Monday approved their COVID-19 District Response Plan on reopening schools this fall. In the plan (found here), families can choose…
Sports Garden's Future Uncertain, Flame Nightclub Adapts Amid Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - Two of Duluth's biggest nightclubs are operating very differently during COVID-19. For The Flame Nightclub, it's a shutdown dance floor. For Grandma's Sports Garden -- it's a temporary closure of…
Lilly's Asian Cafe Opens New Location in Two Harbors
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - Lilly's Asian Cafe is up and running in Two Harbors. "Lilly is the owner of the old Vietnamese Lantern that was down the street on the landing, and that…
City Council Votes On Plan For $2.2 Million in CARES Act Funding
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth City Council has voted on a plan on how to spend $2.2 million the city received from the federal CARES Act. The Act was passed by Congress in March…
Minnesota Reports Infant COVID-19 Death
ST. PAUL, Minn.-- The Minnesota Department of Health announced the first infant death in Minnesota caused by COVID-19. The infant was nine months old and was not hospitalized. State health officials believe the death…
Duluth Tourism Picking Up Amid Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn.-- After a slow start to the tourism season due to COVID-19, Visit Duluth is working to try and help bring people to the city this summer. "We’re not there yet,” said Visit…
