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Bayfield County to Hold Fair Contests Virtually

IRON RIVER, Wis.-- While the games, rides and food stands at the Bayfield County Fair won't be taking place this year, organizers introduced a way for farmers and 4-H kids to showcase their animals virtually.…

Governor Walz Holding Off on State Mask Mandate

ST. PAUL, Minn.-- COVID-19 cases continue to increase around the country. Now, 20 states, including Michigan and Illinois, have made wearing masks mandatory. In Minnesota, many cities around the state like Duluth, have put up…

75-Year-Old Dies After Crashing UTV Into Creek

TOWNSHIP OF  TRIPP, Wis. -- A 75-year-old man died after crashing his UTV into a creek in the Township of Tripp, according to the Bayfield County Sheriff's Office. It's unclear how long he was there, but first responders received a…

Duluthian Starts Virtual Curling Program

DULUTH, Minn.-It's never too early to talk about curling in the Northland and one Duluthian is helping junior curlers do just that. 2022 Olympic hopeful Korey Dropkin  has been curling almost his entire life…

Census Responses Needed

DULUTH, Minn. - Despite the pandemic, the census count is continuing in the Northland. Duluth currently has an overall response rate that is just below the state average. Each community receives so much funding because…

Essentia Health Moving Mobile COVID-19 Testing Site

DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health will be moving their mobile COVID-19 testing site to the former Sears building at the Miller Hill Mall on Thursday. Essentia says the move is being made to better accommodate an influx in traffic and…

Pence Returning to Wisconsin for Stops in Ripon, Onalaska

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence planned to speak at Ripon College on Friday before touring a dairy farm near La Crosse. President Donald Trump’s campaign announced the planned visit on Wednesday. Pence was last in Wisconsin in June for…

Midday Update 7-15-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, July 15

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 43,742 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 8 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,518 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 790,497 tests have…

Black Bear Casino Now Smoke Free

CLOQUET, Minn. - Black Bear Casino says they are now 100 percent smoke-free. The casino announced in a Facebook post on Tuesday that beginning July 15 at 10:00 a.m.…

Great Outdoors: Mountain Biking Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Trails have been packed with bikers and hikers around the Northland with everyone just trying to get out and have some socially-distanced fun. "We were bored during quarantine and we decided…

Two Seriously Injured in Silver Township House Explosion, Fire

SILVER TOWNSHIP, Minn. - The Carlton County Sheriff's Office says two women were seriously injured in a home explosion and fire in Silver Township Tuesday evening. The incident happened around 8:53 p.m. at 4080 Korhonen Road. Authorities say initial…

Morning Update 7-15-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

Wisconsin Youth Employment Down During Pandemic

ASHLAND, Wis.-- With the unemployment rate at 12 percent in Wisconsin, area workforce leaders are pushing for more businesses to hire young people ages 15-19. The youth unemployment rate right now is at 32…

Adult Day Centers Reopen in Minnesota

DULUTH, Minn. - Adult day centers in Minnesota have now been given the green light to reopen. and return to servicing those with disabilities. Many of those utilizing those services have not been…

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