Northland Rummage Sales Pop-Up Despite Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - In a summer season masked by a pandemic rummage sales are still a way for people to enjoy a different social event while still maintaining good social distancing practices. "It gets…
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Sen. Tina Smith Visits Duluth Businesses, Discusses COVID-19 Response
DULUTH, Minn. - U.S. Sen. Tina Smith (DFL-Minn.) visited with small businesses in Duluth about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted them. Smith met with leaders in the Lincoln Park neighborhood about efforts to…
Honeyberry Cider Unveiled at Wild State Cider in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - A new Honeyberry Cider was unveiled on Friday at Wild State Cider in Lincoln Park. Honeyberries are similar to blueberries except they are slightly longer and more tart. The honeyberries are…
The West Theater Reopens with Extra Precautions
DULUTH, Minn. - The West Theater finally turned on the silver screen for their first showing in months during the pandemic on Friday. Owner Bob Boone has restricted the seating around 60 patrons…
Ursa Minor Brewing Going Strong After Fire Last Month
DULUTH, Minn.-- It's been three weeks since a fire damaged Ursa Minor Brewing in west Duluth and management says the brewery is now back to full strength. Ursa Minor was able to begin outdoor…
City of Virginia Suspends Baseball, Softball Seasons Due to COVID-19 Case
VIRGINIA, Minn.-- After summer sports started late due to the pandemic, one city on the Iron Range is now suspending their season after finding a positive case of COVID-19 in one of their players.…
Local Businesses Helps Community Prepare To Follow Duluth Mask Mandate
DULUTH, Minn. - This week the Duluth City Council passed an ordinance requiring masks in numerous indoor environments. Now some local businesses are using their services to help the community follow those rules. This new…
Youth in Action Hosts Online Retreat
DULUTH, Minn. - One local youth organization is putting together a unique gathering in an online format. Youth in Action, which works to develop leadership skills in young people throughout St. Louis County,…
What are Event Planning Groups Doing in Response to the Pandemic?
DULUTH, Minn. - The pandemic has canceled many events, and Northland event planners say that it's been difficult to adjust especially when COVID-19 has prevented tourists from coming into the region. Handfuls of events have…
Superior Market Welcomes Craft Vendors
DULUTH, Minn. - Junk and Disorderly in Superior is helping out area crafters by hosting an outdoor market. With the cancellation of various events, crafters haven't been able to sell their products. The owner of…
Justice Ginsburg Says Cancer has Returned, but Won’t Retire
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Friday she is receiving chemotherapy for a recurrence of cancer, but has no plans to retire from the Supreme Court. The 87-year-old Ginsburg, who has had four earlier bouts with cancer, said…
Semi With Oversize Load Stuck in Duluth's 'Can of Worms'
UPDATE: DULUTH, Minn. - (4:30 p.m.) Minnesota State Patrol says the ramps from I-535 to southbound 35 and northbound Hwy 53 are now open. The ramp from southbound I-35 to northbound Hwy 53…
Minnesota Hospitals Ask Walz for Statewide Mask Mandate
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s hospitals have asked Gov. Tim Walz to impose a statewide mask mandate to slow the spread of the coronavirus. In a letter released Friday, the Minnesota Hospital…
Midday Update 7-17-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, July 17, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, July 17
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 45,013 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 7 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,533 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 819,511 tests have…
3M Files 18 Lawsuits Over Alleged Unlawful N95 Mask Sales
MAPLEWOOD, Minn. (AP) — The leading manufacturer of N95 masks in the U.S. says it has investigated 4,000 reports of fraud, counterfeiting, and price gouging in connection with the product and filed 18 lawsuits as a result. 3M, based in…
Morning Update 7-17-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, July 17, 2020.
One Killed in Fayal Township Motorcycle Crash
FAYAL TOWNSHIP, Minn. - A 60-year-old Eveleth man was killed Thursday night in a motorcycle crash on Highway 53. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the accident happened around 8:00 p.m. near the intersection of US 53 and CR-16 in…
Demand Continues for Ruby's Pantry Coppertop
DULUTH, Minn. - Demand continues to be up for the Ruby's Pantry Coppertop. The pantry gives away more than 150 shares of food for just a twenty dollar donation each month from the…
Essentia Duluth Heritage Center Receiving 'Unprecedented' Donation to Support Operations
DULUTH, Minn. - Businesses all over the Northland are struggling right now because of the pandemic. One of them is the Duluth Heritage Sports Center who says they faced a seemingly impossible financial challenge.…
Veggie Stands Open as Corn Season Kicks Off
DULUTH, Minn. - Corn season has kicked off and corn stands throughout the Northland have started off busy. One local owner of a corn stand on Central Entrance says he's been farming for 26…
Friends of the Lakewalk Receive Pollinator Plant Donation
DULUTH, Minn. - Friends of the Lakewalk have recently received a huge donation of pollinator plants. The organization has been active for about 12 years and it's geared towards preserving and improving the Lakewalk. The…
Thousands Pick Strawberries This Season at Spectrum Farms
CARLTON, Minn. - Thousands of people have picked their own strawberries this year at Spectrum Farms in Carlton. This year's season was a strong one. Even though it's now winding down, many people came out…
Essentia Health Moves Mobile Testing Site To Old Sears Building At Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health in Duluth has moved its mobile COVID-19 testing site from West Duluth to the former Sears building at Miller Hill Mall. Hospital leaders say the mobile site has outgrown…
New Lakewalk in Canal Park to be Feet Higher to Keep Waves at Bay
DULUTH, Minn. - There's good news for the thousands of people who use Duluth's Lakewalk every year. The project's supervisor tells Fox 21 the multi-million dollar reconstruction project is on schedule to wrap up…
A Unanimous Vote For Mask Wearing In Cloquet Could Be a Longshot
CLOQUET, Minn. - The Cloquet City Council is expected to vote on Tuesday on a proposal that could force everyone to use face coverings while indoors. The possible new rule could be shot down as…
Duluth Boys and Girls Club Hosts Drive-Thru Pizza Party
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Minnesota Alliance of the Boys and Girls Club donated 300 frozen pizzas to a chapter here in Duluth. And Thursday night, they had a giant drive thru pizza party. Families could pull…
2 Cases of COVID-19 Found in Silver Bay Veterans Home
SILVER BAY, Minn.-- The Silver Bay Veterans Home is dealing with two positive COVID-19 cases in its building. Those cases involve two staff members. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is helping officials…
City of Bayfield Issues Mask Ordinance
BAYFIELD, Wis.-- The city of Bayfield created its own mask ordinance last night. In part it's because more tourists are still traveling to the area than expected this summer. After Bayfield County issued a mask…
PAVSA Hosts Annual BBQ And Cupcake Sale
DULUTH, Minn. - The Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault, also known as PAVSA, hosted its annual summer barbeque and cupcake sale to raise money for the people they serve. This year the…
