ST. LOUIS COUNTY - Two days ago, St. Louis County hit its largest single-day increase of COVID-19 cases, and now, one county commissioner is requesting the governor's help in protecting Northlanders by pushing for…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Face masks will be mandatory inside all University of Wisconsin campus buildings statewide under a policy adopted unanimously by the Board of Regents. Interim UW President Tommy Thompson said at Thursday’s meeting there was no way…
ASHLAND COUNTY, Wis. - Ashland County officials say a recent hockey tournament event hosted in Ashland has resulted in thirteen confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the tri-state area. In a recent community letter, officials say more tests are pending, and…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Hennepin County judge presiding over the cases against the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd has issued a gag order after at least…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 9, 2020.
DULUTH, Minn.-A fire that happened just after 11 a.m. caused a massive plume of smoke to be seen for miles around the Northland. According to authorities the fire department responded to a report…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 40,163 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 5 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,490 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 705,440 tests have…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced on Thursday that the remains of Army Cpl. Francis J. Rochon, 21, of Superior who was reported missing in action during the Korean Way, has now been identified and accounted…
DULUTH, Minn. – If you've been craving sweets more than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic, you're not alone! In this week’s Cooking Connection, Lisa Quarles, pastry chef and owner of Sweet Exchange,…
UPDATE: WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has issued a mixed verdict on demands for President Donald Trump’s financial records. The decisions will keep his tax returns, banking, and other documents out of the…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 9, 2020.
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - Split Rock Lighthouse announced Wednesday that they plan to reopen next week. According to the Split Rock website, beginning July 15 all tours of the grounds will be self-guided with staff members available to share information…
DALTON, Minn. (AP) - Authorities say a powerful tornado damaged farms and left one person dead in western Minnesota as severe storms moved across parts of the Midwest. The National Weather Service says the tornado struck at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday…
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- There is growing concern over the rise in COVID-19 cases in Douglas County, and Superior Mayor Jim Paine is speaking out about it and making plans on how to help stop…
DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time since March, the DECC in Duluth will play host to an event once again this weekend. The event is called the Ovation Dance Challenge, and capacity will be…
DULUTH, Minn.-- With the push to get outside during the pandemic, more customers are roaring into small engine vehicle dealers. Local motorcycle and ATV dealers say more foot traffic is coming into their stores after…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - World of Wheels had been closed since the shutdown began in March. Now, the local skate center is back open for family fun five days a week. On opening day,…
DULUTH, Minn. - Nearly 100 northland shipping workers are out of a job. A big drop in business is forcing Pennsylvania-based Key Lakes, which has a facility in Duluth, to layoff dozens of its employees.…
DULUTH, Minn. - Earlier this year, the historic Endion Station in Canal Park transitioned into a new boutique hotel. Since it opened the inn has encountered both a pandemic, and now construction resuming on the…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The pandemic has impacted many things during the past few months, including the election process, and with the Minnesota primary only about a month away, Duluth and St. Louis County…
DULUTH, Minn. - One local restaurant is opening up for the first time since the pandemic started. Zeitgeist Arts Cafe on East Superior Street, which is Duluth's only nonprofit restaurant, will be opening for indoor…
DULUTH, Minn. - One local college is turning to online to have a new kind of career fair. UMD will be hosting three virtual fairs during this upcoming fall semester. Like the in-person fairs,…
DULUTH, Minn. - Officials with the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center announced Wednesday afternoon that the William A. Irvin will resume onboard tours on Friday. Station to station tours will continue every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00…
DULUTH, Min. - CHUM is once again partnering with Duluth Public Schools for their annual backpack drive. Since 2006, CHUM has provided more than 10,000 backpacks to students in need. This year the goal is…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Transit Authority announced Wednesday that it will be returning to regular summer service levels starting July 19. Several routes that had been paused due to COVID-19 are expected to restore at that time. The DTA…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An attorney for one of four Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd is asking to have his client’s case dismissed, saying there isn’t probable cause to charge him based on all of the…
WHISTLING STRAIGHTS, Wis. (AP) - With no guarantee of fans, there won't be a Ryder Cup this year. The PGA of America says the Ryder Cup has been pushed back to 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The PGA Tour…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 8, 2020.
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 39,589 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 8 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,485 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 692,970 tests have…
