Wild State Cider Expands
DULUTH, Minn. - It's been more than a year since Wild State Cider in Duluth opened its doors for the first time. Now it's expanding. The popular cidery is extending its existing space to…
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Emergency Ordinance Proposal Could Require Everyone To Wear Masks Indoors
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth City Council is proposing an emergency ordinance to require everyone to wear masks while indoors From a statistical standpoint, many health officials believe wearing masks is a no brainer. As…
Maritime Staff Help Tourists Navigate Area
DULUTH, Minn. - While the local maritime museum remains closed to guests, it now has staff stationed outside the visitor center to provide information for guests and visitors. It provides information about the shipping…
WITC Prepares for Fall Semester
DULUTH, Minn. - As the pandemic continues, local colleges are getting ready for the fall semester. Over at WITC, leadership says they are still figuring out what that looks like logistically. Students may or may…
North Shore Scenic Railroad Kicks Off Summer Tourism Season
DULUTH, Minn. - The coronavirus pandemic stopped operations at the North Shore Scenic Railroad in Duluth for many weeks, but a train finally left the depot today. It's the first run of the season. After…
Health Officials Close Indoor Service at Madison Bars
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Public health officials are closing indoor service at bars in Madison as the Fourth of July weekend approaches and as the number of reported coronavirus cases accelerate.…
Lake Avenue Restaurant and Bar Temporarily Closing After Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
DULUTH, Minn. - Lake Avenue Restaurant and Bar announced on Wednesday they will be closing temporarily due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19. In a recent Facebook post,…
Authorities Respond to Reports of Man in Duluth Sewer System, No one Located in Search
DULUTH, Minn. - Authorities in Duluth say they have ended their search for a person that allegedly crawled into the sewer system near the downtown area Wednesday afternoon. A city spokesperson says the Duluth Fire Department received a call around…
Tickets on Sale Today for First 'Movies in the Parking Lot' Showing
DULUTH, Minn. - Tickets for the first 'Movies in the Parking Lot' showing are now on sale. The popular summer event has transitioned into a drive-in style theater that will be held in the DECC parking lot. The Greater Downtown…
Pharmaceutical Industry Sues to Block Minnesota Insulin Law
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The drug industry is suing to overturn a Minnesota law that took effect Wednesday that requires them to provide emergency and longer-term insulin supplies to diabetics who can’t afford them. The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, July 1
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 36,716 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 4 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,445 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 617,107 tests have…
Duluth City Council to Introduce Ordinance Requiring Mask Use
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth residents may soon be required to wear masks in indoor spaces where business with the public is conducted. Multiple Duluth city councilors made that announcement during a press conference today with a vote expected on July 13. If…
Midday Update 7-1-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
Trial Date Set for Former Minneapolis Officers Charged in George Floyd's Death
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter Cahill has set the date for the first trial of the four former Minneapolis police…
Lake Superior Zoo Launches Phase Two of Reopening, Membership Drive Extended
DULUTH, Minn. - The call of the wild is calling Northlanders back to the Lake Superior Zoo amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting Thursday, July 2, the zoo will begin phase two…
Morning Update 7-1-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
University of Minnesota: 7 Students Test COVID-19 Positive
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota said Tuesday that seven athletes from “multiple sports” have tested positive for the coronavirus. The Gopher Athletics Department conducted 170 COVID-19 tests during June, and seven athletes tested positive. The school said students…
Wisconsin DNR to Allow Group Camping of 50 People or Less, Starting July 13
(FOX 9) - As COVID-19 restrictions loosen, Wisconsin campsites will also be taking more steps to reopen. Starting July 13, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will allow group camping for groups 50 or less. A reservation is required before setting up camp. Also,…
Vista Star Rescued By Coast Guard After Mechanical Failure Leaves Vessel Stranded
DULUTH, Minn.- The Vista Star Tour Ship is being repaired after it died in the water in the Duluth Harbor, requiring rescue from the Coast Guard. Around 11 a.m. Tuesday the Vista Star experienced…
Former Hermantown Police Chief, Sons Among Injured In Hit-And-Run; Suspect Charged
DULUTH, Minn. - A Two Harbors man was charged in St. Louis County Court Tuesday after a hit-and-run in Midway Township Friday that seriously injured five people -- one of them critically. [caption id="attachment_187301"…
Longview Tennis Club Resumes Operations
DULUTH, Minn. - "I think tennis is for everybody. You don't have to be a professional at it," Longview Tennis Manager, Kirk Summers says. Whether you're an ammeter or an expert, there's no questioning how…
Fireworks Stands Stay Busy
DULUTH, Minn. - Northlanders are also continuing to prep for the fourth by buying up fireworks. The owners at one stand at Cub Foods in Duluth says sales are up 300 percent higher than they…
Teen Girl Hit By Car While Riding Bike in Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn. -- A 13-year-old girl is in the hospital with serious injuries after a car hit her while she was out riding her bike on Tuesday. According to Cloquet Police, the teen and two other people were riding bicycles…
Minnesota Health Department Monitoring COVID-19 Cases Coming From Bars
ST. PAUL, Minn.-- In Minnesota, COVID-19 cases coming from bars are becoming a growing concern. Governor Tim Walz and health department officials say so far bars in the Twin Cities and in the Mankato…
Multiple Bars Voluntarily Close After Customers Test Positive for COVID-19
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- At least five bars in Superior, South Superior and South Range have voluntarily shut their doors for the time being after getting notified they've each had a customer in their establishment recently who…
Tutors Wanted For Duluth Area Schools
DULUTH, Minn. - As the Covid-19 crisis has already thrown a curveball in the way students receive their education there is a growing need to help students struggling with math are reading. The Math and…
Propane Prices Are Beginning To Go Up
DULUTH, Minn. - At the start of the pandemic, the cost for fuel and other energy resources dropped drastically. But as the world inches closer to an economic recovery those prices are steadily climbing.…
ER Visits For Heart Attack, Stroke, And Diabetic Issues Drop During Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - Hospitals around the nation are experiencing declines in emergency room visits that are not Covid-19 related, but is a direct impact of the pandemic. A study conducted by the Centers for…
