Gov. Walz Signs Police Accountability Bill
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Gov. Tim Walz signed the Minnesota Police Accountability Act into law Thursday. State lawmakers passed the measure earlier this week at the end of their special session. The bill…
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Midday Update 7-23-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 23, 2020. Have a great day!
Free COVID-19 Testing Offered on Iron Range Next Week
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - St. Louis County officials say free COVID-19 testing will be made available on the Iron Range next Tuesday and Wednesday. The drive-thru testing will be held at the St. Louis County Fairgrounds on Tuesday from…
Judge Orders Michael Cohen to be Released From Prison
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge ordered the release from prison of President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer on Thursday, saying he believes the government retaliated against him for planning to release a…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, July 23
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 48,721 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 9 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,561 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 905,315 tests have…
Fresh Garden Bruschetta with Chef Arlene Coco
DULUTH, Minn. - Nothing represents the tastes of summer more than a fresh picked meal from the garden. In this week's Cooking Connection, Chef Arlene Coco teaches FOX 21's Brett Scott how to…
Three Wisconsin Cities Enact Mask Mandates; Evers Resists Statewide Order
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Racine, Green Bay, and Superior joined Madison and Milwaukee as Wisconsin cities that passed mandates requiring people to wear masks in certain public settings, though Gov. Tony Evers has resisted issuing a statewide order like those…
Morning Update 7-23-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 23, 2020. Have a great day!
Minnesota Governor to Sign Police Accountability Bill
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign a police accountability bill into law Thursday that includes a ban on neck restraints like the one that was used on George Floyd before his death in Minneapolis.…
Duluth Hotel Industry Slowly Picking Up, Hoping to Reach Last Summer Numbers
DULUTH, Minn.- The largest hotel in Duluth, Holiday Inn and Suites on First Street Downtown says while business doesn't look like last summer, it is picking up. The staff at Holiday Inn say occupancy…
Live Music, Lake Shore Views Back for Wednesday Night at Glensheen
DULUTH, Minn.- Wednesday nights are busy at Glensheen Mansion once again, as their "Wednesday Night at Glensheen" weekly celebrations are on now through August. Attendees can come for free and sit outside and enjoy some…
Gov. Walz Says Mask Mandate Will Help Keep Businesses Open, Infection Rate Down
MINNESOTA- On Wednesday, Minnesota joined over two dozen other states in requiring masks to be worn in all indoor public places statewide. That new Executive Order by Governor Tim Walz goes into effect…
Little Mariners Child Care Center to Open in Silver Bay
SILVER BAY, Minn. - A childcare shortage across much of the Northland has become even more urgent during this pandemic, especially in less populated towns. Now, a childcare center is expected to open in…
Thrift Stores Are Becoming Another Resource For Back-To-School Shopping
DULUTH, Minn. - The school year is quickly approaching, and many parents may be facing some challenges as they work to get their kids prepared. Many are turning to thrift stores as the pandemic…
UWS Awarded Grant for Lake Superior Microplastics Research
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A UW-Superior professor has been awarded more than $40,000 to study microplastics in the St. Louis River and Lake Superior. The grant is from the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin. It awarded research…
It's National Hot Dog Day
CLOQUET, Minn. - If you want to relish in the joys of a good old fashion hot dog, here's your chance because it's National Hot Dog Day. The holiday is celebrated every year to…
Iron Range Businesses Buy Billboards to Thank First Responders, Law Enforcement
HIBBING, Minn.-- Over on the Iron Range, one Hibbing business owner wanted to show his support for first responders and law enforcement in the area. So he got together with some community members to make…
Duluth School Board Votes to Keep Resource Officers and Further Evaluate Their Role in Schools
DULUTH, Minn.-- Despite some pushback, the Duluth School District is moving forward with the Duluth Police Department to negotiate a new one-year contract for school resource officers. The school board approved that decision last…
Cloquet Mayor Reacts To Passing Of Mask Ordinance
CLOQUET, Minn. - Less than 24 hours before Governor Tim Walz made his announcement the Cloquet City Council approved an ordinance requiring residents to wear masks while at indoor businesses. Cloquet Mayor Roger Maki initially…
Inflatable Pools Are Selling Out At Many Stores
DULUTH, Minn. - If you were looking to buy an inflatable pool to help cool off this summer, you may have missed your chance. Inflatable pools have become such a hot ticket item that big…
UMD Bookstore Busy Preparing for Students for the Fall
DULUTH, Minn. - As the fall semester nears, local college bookstores are finding new ways to accommodate students. UMD bookstores have been pushing discounted shipping to their students while also having curbside pickup. Much of…
Head of the Lakes Fair Begins
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds have opened in Superior. One competition took place today where kids got their animals judged. Fair organizers tell us they are glad…
Superior Businesses Prepare for New Mask Ordinance
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior businesses are preparing for the new mask ordinance that officially starts next Monday. Some of the businesses we spoke today are all for it, while others believe it will be…
New Sanitizer Outlet Store Opens
DULUTH, Minn. - What started as a pop-up shop in superior has now turned to a full-fledged business. With a soft opening, Owner Rick Lampton calls, the Clear-San Pro outlet store was unique business…
Ex-Cop Charged in Floyd’s Death Faces Tax Evasion Counts
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd was charged Wednesday with multiple felony counts of tax evasion. Derek Chauvin and his wife, Kellie May Chauvin, were each charged in Washington…
Walz Signs Order Requiring Minnesotans to Wear Face Masks
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Gov. Tim Walz is requiring Minnesotans to wear face masks to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Walz signed an executive order Wednesday requiring Minnesotans to wear a face-covering in indoor businesses and indoor public settings.…
Midday Update 7-22-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 22, 2020.
One Dead, One Seriously Injured in Semi vs Car Crash in Proctor
PROCTOR, Minn. - Minnesota State Patrol says one person is dead and another is seriously injured after their car crashed into a semi-truck on Highway 2 in Proctor. The crash happened around 3:23 a.m. Wednesday. Authorities say a Nissan Altima…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, July 22
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 47,961 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 4 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,552 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 888,551 tests have…
Pet Food Donations Wanted for Dog, Cat Owners in Need
DULUTH, Minn. - The COVID-19 pandemic is not only impacting humans but animals as well. Recently Duluthian Tina Marcella, founder of PJ's Rescue, was approached by an anonymous donor who wanted to start a pet food collection drive to help…
