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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…

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…

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…

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…

Chester Bowl Fall Fest Canceled

DULUTH, Minn. - For the past 35 years, Chester Bowl has been packed with food trucks and vendors as thousands of Northlanders attend the annual Fall Fest at Chester Bowl. Unfortunately, the event will…

Duluth Cider Expands to the Twin Cities

DULUTH, Minn. - One local cidery is expanding its products to more liquor stores throughout Minnesota. Duluth Cider in Lincoln Park is bringing its drinks to liquor stores throughout the state as they have…

US, Canada and Mexico Borders to Stay Closed for Travelers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S., Canada, and Mexico have agreed to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential traffic until at least late August because of COVID-19. Acting U.S. Department of Homeland Security Chad Wolf said Thursday in announcing the…

DEED Warns Minnesotans on Unemployment that $600 Federal Payment Ends in July

(FOX 9) - The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development alerted Minnesotans receiving unemployment insurance benefits Thursday that the $600 additional federal payment is scheduled to end this month. The payments were authorized by Congress in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security…

Hummingbird Assisted Living Confirms 11 COVID-19 Cases

MEADOWLANDS, Minn. - Hummingbird Assisted Living confirmed Thursday that nine residents and two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. Facilities Administrator Mike Lindgren says they are still waiting to hear back about additional test results for six residents and…

One Dead in Beaver Bay Township Motorcycle Crash

BEAVER BAY TOWNSHIP, Minn. - Authorities say a Wisconsin man died early Thursday morning in a motorcycle crash on Highway 1. The crash happened around 1:54 a.m. in Beaver Bay Township. Minnesota State Patrol says the 45-year-old man from Johnson…

Target Joins List of Major Retailers Mandating Masks

NEW YORK (AP) — Target has joined a list of the nation’s largest retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike. The policy will go into effect on Aug. 1. More than 80% of Target’s…

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