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…
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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…
Superior's Red Mug Announces Not Reopening at Hammond Avenue Location
SUPERIOR Wis.- A popular coffeehouse and bakery in Superior will be shutting it's doors, but the owner says it's not going away. Red Mug Coffeehouse on Hammond Avenue and Broadway will not be reopening…
Fatal ATV Crash in Holyoke Township
HOLYOKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. -- A 48-year-old man died on Saturday after an ATV accident, according to a press release from the Carlton County Sheriff's Office. Authorities received a call around 8:30 p.m. that an ATV had crashed in the Holyoke…
Experts Share Tips on Keeping Family, Pets Safe in Intense Summer Heat
DULUTH, Minn.- Summer heat doesn't last long in the Northland. While you enjoy it for the short time it's here, experts say it's important to do so safely. The first few weeks of summer…
UPDATE: Two People Survive Plane Crash Near Eveleth-Virginia Municipal Airport
EVELETH, Minn. -- Two people have survived a plane crash that happened at about 3 p.m. on Sunday, in a spruce bog in Fayal Township southeast of Eveleth, according to the St. Louis County Rescue Squad. According to a post…
Duluth Police Chief: Several Fourth of July Incidents Involving Guns
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth police responded to three incidents involving guns on the Fourth of July, according to Chief Mike Tusken. In one incident, police responded to shots fired in Lincoln Park. Officers found the address where it happened, and…
Wildfires in Superior National Forest, BWCA on Fourth of July
MINNESOTA -- According to the U.S. Fire Service, multiple wildfires burned in the Superior National Forest and BWCA on the Fourth of July. In the Superior National Forest, four wildfires were reported in the west area. Three wildfires were reported…
St. Louis County Responds to Multiple Fourth of July Water Emergencies
ST. LOUIS CO., Minn. -- The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office responded to three water emergencies on the Fourth of July, according to a press release from the department. The first incident happened at noon on Bassett Lake in the…
Annual Car Show Rides Through Superior as 'Car Cruise'
SUPERIOR, Wis.- While Superior's fireworks were canceled due to COVID-19, some gearheads still made the most of the Fourth of July. Since the annual Dennis VanAlstine Car Show was canceled as well this year,…
Some Superior Businesses See Different Customer Traffic Due to Canceled Fireworks Show
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The City of Superior abruptly canceled their 4th of July fireworks show the day before, causing some businesses to adapt to the change in customer flow. "We weren't sure what to expect…
Duluth Harbor Mission Hosts Community Event
DULUTH, Minn. - A local group hosted a barbecue for community members to enjoy. Duluth Harbor Mission on West Third Street hosted the event at Harrison Community Center. Dozens of people came to…
Nice Weather Draws Many Visitors
DULUTH, Minn. - The weekend weather drew people from all over the state. The Canal Park Lakewalk area was busy with walkers and bikers. One Twin Cities family who has visited Duluth before said…
Superior Cubans Opens on Ogden Avenue
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior Cubans, located next to Wednesday Bakery on Ogden Ave. in Superior, opened on Friday evening and is a family-owned restaurant selling Cuban sandwiches. The sandwich has ham, pork, swiss cheese,…
Local Organizers Host Barbecue at Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial
DULUTH, Minn. - This particular July 4th feels a bit different this year, but not just because of the pandemic. One community event brought together people in the spirit of unity and reconciliation. Local…
Fatal ATV Crash in Nashwauk
NASHWAUK, Minn. - A man has died from injuries due to an ATV accident in Nashwauk. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the victim was driving an ATV southbound in the east ditch of Highway 65 north of County Road…
Fatal ATV Crash in Barnum Township
BARNUM, Minn. - A woman has died as a result of injuries from an ATV accident. The crash happened at the intersection of County Road 139 and Country Road 6 in Barnum. According to the Carlton County Sheriff's Office, a…
Campgrounds Are Helping People Escape Impacts Of The Pandemic
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - The Covid-19 crisis may still have a grip on the entire world, but campgrounds like Penmarallter in Two Harbors is giving people a chance to escape that reality. Tucked away behind…
