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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…

Bayfield City Council Approves Face Mask Ordinance

BAYFIELD, Wis. - On Wednesday night the Bayfield City Council voted unanimously to pass an ordinance requiring face coverings in indoor public spaces and most outdoor spaces in the city beginning Saturday. The ordinance states: "While indoors in any commercial…

Midday Update 7-16-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 16, 2020. Have a great day!

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, July 16

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 44,347 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 8 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,526 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 805,212 tests have…

Two Silver Bay Veterans Home Staff Test Positive for COVID-19

SILVER BAY, Minn. - The Silver Bay Veterans Home has confirmed two positive cases of COVID-19 at the facility. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs says although the facility has taken necessary precautions two employees tested positive earlier this week.…

Morning Update 7-16-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 16, 2020. Have a great day!

Number of Laid-Off Workers Seeking Jobless aid Stuck at 1.3M

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies. This is the second week…

Chester Bowl Fall Fest 2020 Canceled

DULUTH, Minn. - The Chester Bowl Fall Fest 2020 has been canceled. Event organizers announced their decision to cancel the event Thursday morning saying they would be unable to safely hold such a large event during the COVID-19 pandemic. Program…

2020 Duluth Oktoberfestival Canceled

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Oktoberfestival event will be postponed until 2021. “With the current restrictions in place on outdoor entertainment in the State of Minnesota due to COVID-19 we are unable to offer an authentic experience that meets the…

Hucklebeary Introduces Shop-by Appointment

DULUTH, Minn. - One local retailer is taking a unique approach when it comes to having shoppers indoors. Hucklebeary, located on the 100 block of East Superior Street, is now taking appointments for guests to…

New Childcare Center Opens in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - A new childcare center is now open in Duluth. It's hoping to offer an in-demand service to families during the pandemic. "Hope for Kids" is located in Hope United Methodist Church…

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.…

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