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Blue Arrow Boutique Getting Ready to Reopen

SUPERIOR, Wis. - One local shop is planning to open after being temporarily closed for the past few months due to the pandemic. Ownership from Blue Arrow Boutique in Superior, which specializes in women's clothing,…

DECC to Hold First Event Since March

DULUTH, Minn. -  The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center announced on Tuesday that it will have its first event since March due to COVID-19 concerns. The Ovation Dance Challenge event will be a live-streamed dance competition from Symphony Hall July 10-11.…

Level 3 Predatory Offender to be Released in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Authorities say a level 3 predatory offender will be released on Monday and plans to reside in the vicinity of Mesaba Avenue and West 1st Street in Duluth. According to police, David Michael Schmidt, 46, has…

Wisconsin Won’t Name Businesses with Multiple COVID-19 Cases

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is retreating from its original plans to name businesses and other places where there have been at least two confirmed coronavirus cases after business groups and Republican lawmakers opposed the…

Midday Update 7-7-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 7, 2020.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, July 7

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 39,133 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 3 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,477 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 685,247 tests have…

New Rules: Foreign Students Must Leave US if Classes go Online

(AP) - New federal guidelines say international students will be forced to leave the U.S. or transfer to another college if their schools offer classes entirely online this fall. The guidelines provide additional pressure for campuses to reopen even amid…

Morning Update 7-7-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 7, 2020.

Sailboat Heavily Damaged in Fire at Duluth Marina

DULUTH, Minn. - A sailboat caught fire in a Duluth marina Monday afternoon causing an estimated $40,000 damage, according to the Duluth Fire Department. The incident happened around 4:15 p.m. Monday at the Harbor Cove Marina. Fire crews arriving first…

Blatnik Bridge Maintenance Begins

DULUTH, Minn. - Routine inspections of the Blatnik Bridge began on Monday morning. MNDot workers plan to do these inspections every Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. for the next few weeks. Crews…

New Drinks at Duluth Grill

DULUTH, Minn. - One local restaurant is sprucing up its cocktail menu with some fun takes on brunch. The Duluth Grill is featuring four new Bloody Marys. One favorite is the Bacon Bloody, which…

Tourism Takes Hit During Holiday Weekend

DULUTH, Minn. - While Canal Park was still busy over the holiday weekend, the maritime visitor center says it saw a couple of thousand fewer people stop by on the fourth. The visitor center…

UMD KIDSROCK Summer Camp Kicks Off

DULUTH, Minn. - Summer camp is looking different this summer because of the pandemic. "We were really excited that we were able to still do this in any kind of capacity," said Joel…

UW Faculty Worried About Fall Semester as Virus Surges

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin-Madison instructors are growing more worried that the campus can’t reopen safely this fall as the coronavirus continues to surge among young people. The university plans to reopen as scheduled but classes with more…

Minnesota Driver’s Manual Updates Text for Legal Gun Owners

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota public safety officials are updating the state’s driver’s manual to give motorists who are legally carrying firearms some guidance on what to do if they are stopped by police. The change comes four years after Philando…

Midday Update 7-6-20

Join FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, July 6, 2020.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, July 6

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 38,569 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 3 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,474 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 679,693 tests have…

Morning Update 7-6-20

Join FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, July 6, 2020.

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