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…
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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…
Minnesota Governor Prepares to Announce Masking Decision
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz is expected to announce a statewide face mask mandate on Wednesday to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The governor has scheduled a news conference with health officials and business…
Morning 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.
Science Museum of Minnesota to Reopen in September
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Science Museum of Minnesota is making plans to reopen on September 4, but will do so with 39 percent less of its staff, according to museum officials. According to an update released by the museum Tuesday…
Minnesota State Fair Offering Drive-Thru Experience
ST, PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota State Fair will host a State Fair Food Parade in late August and early September. The event will allow fair-goers to experience 16 vendors while also supporting the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Favorites like Pronto…
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…
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…
