Minnesota Headed for Another Special Session Next Week
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz is prepared to call Minnesota lawmakers into a special session that would begin Monday. The session is triggered by an extension of the peacetime authority…
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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…
City: Infrastructure Improvements Needed at Proposed Duluth Costco Site to Continue Project
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth says public infrastructure improvements are needed at the proposed site for the Costco Wholesale development project for the project to move forward. According to recent documents submitted to the St. Louis County Board,…
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…
Monetary Donations Matched to Feed Hungry in Duluth Throughout July
DULUTH, Minn. - Monetary donations to the Duluth Salvation Army will go much further throughout the month of July thanks to a generous partnership. Thanks to a match of up to $5,000 from…
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…
Minnesota Driver's Manual Updated for Legal Gun Owners
ST. PAUL, Minn.-- On this day four years ago, Philando Castile was fatally shot by a police officer during a traffic stop in a suburb near the Twin Cities. Monday, state officials are offered more…
Minnesota Department of Health Reports Multiple Days of Single-Digit Deaths From COVID-19
ST. PAUL, Minn.-- Minnesota health experts gave an update Monday on COVID-19 in the state. They also included information on the state seeing lower death numbers in recent weeks. Minnesota has seen single digit…
New Superior Chief of Staff Ready for City Government Role
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- The city of Superior has welcomed a new addition to one of the city's top administrative positions since late May. Nick Raverty is the newest Chief of Staff for the city…
Red Cross Hosts Blood Drive at Kenwood Lutheran Church
DULUTH, Minn. - As the need for blood continues, more blood drives are popping up around the Northland. On Monday, the Red Cross hosted a blood drive at the Kenwood Lutheran Church. The Red…
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…
UPDATE: Eveleth Police Identify Occupants in Weekend Plane Crash
EVELETH, Minn. - The Eveleth Police Department has identified the two occupants in Sunday's plane crash in the area of Clyde Road and Bodas Road. Authorities say they were dispatched to…
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.
St. Louis River Alliance Continues to Make Progress Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting projects small and large across the Twin Ports, and restoration along the St. Louis River estuary is no exception. Kris Eilers, Executive Director of the…
Third Minneapolis Police Officer Charged in Death of George Floyd Released on Bail
MINNESOTA (A.P.)- A former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd has been released from jail. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that Tou Thao posted $750,000 bond on Saturday. All four…
Minnesota Senator Investigated by State Board Over COVID-19 Comments
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — State Sen. Scott Jensen said he’s being investigated by the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice for some public comments he made as a doctor about the coronavirus. In…
Great Harvest Bread Co. Closes After Employee Tests Positive for Coronavirus
DULUTH, Minn. - Great Harvest Bread Co. in Duluth says they are temporarily closing after one of their employees tested positive for COVID-19. The bakery announced in a Facebook post on Monday that an employee tested positive for coronavirus over…
Update: Three People Rescued From Burning House in Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn. -- Two adults and a toddler were rescued from a house fire by a Virginia police officer on Sunday, according to the Virginia Fire Department. Firefighters received a call about a…
