Socially Distanced Storytime
DULUTH, Minn. - Despite the pandemic, the Duluth Public Library is finding new ways to have storytime. Over at Leif Erikson Park today, the library hosted an event where kids were able to come…
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St. Luke's Visitor Policy Upgraded
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke's is now allowing patients to see loved ones in the hospital while also being able to attend appointments with them. For instance, one adult visitor is allowed for inpatient…
Wisconsin Governor Activates National Guard After Violence
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin's governor has activated the National Guard to protect state properties after a night of violence that included the toppling of two statues outside the state…
Minnesota Sues Oil Companies, Institute Over Climate Change
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing ExxonMobil, Koch Industries, and the American Petroleum Institute, alleging they deceived and defrauded Minnesotans about climate change. The lawsuit filed Wednesday in state court in Minnesota accuses the…
Data: Minnesota Will See Increase in Food Insecurity
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — More Minnesota residents will lack access to sufficient food in the coming months in wake of a disrupted economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. Food assistance needs will peak in September to 735,000 Minnesota residents who are “food…
City of Duluth: Applications Now Open for Spirit Mountain Task Force
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth announced on Wednesday that they will be creating a Spirit Mountain Recreation Task Force to assist in drafting "a set of recommendations intended to help achieve financial stability" for Spirit Mountain moving forward,…
Midday Update 6-24-20
Join FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 24, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, June 24
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 33,763 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 5 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,397 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 529,643 tests have…
St. Luke's Updates Policy to Allow Visitors
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke's Hospital is updating its visitor's policy so patients will, once again, be allowed to see loves ones. The hospital says the updates will allow also allow loved ones to accompany patients to appointments. “We take…
Morning Update 6-24-20
Join FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 24, 2020.
Crowds Tear Down Statues, Attack Wisconsin State Senator
MADISON (AP) - Crowds outside the Wisconsin State Capitol tore down two statues and attacked a state senator amid protests following the arrest of a Black man who was at a restaurant with a megaphone…
Local Food Truck Serves Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Grilled cheese fans tasted some gourmet creations while listening to live music at the Cedar Lounge in Superior. Guests enjoyed culinary creations from the K&B Grilled Cheese Food Truck. The local…
Subaru of America Donates Over $100,000 in Automotive Equipment to Lake Superior College
DULUTH, Minn. - Lake Superior College is sending a big "thank you" to Subaru of American and Miller Hill Subaru for donating more than $100,000 worth of equipment for the automotive program. The extra equipment…
Central Hillside Farmers Market Opens for the Season
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's Central Hillside Farmers Market is open for the season. This year, the market is located outside the Damiano Center. It will host around eight local vendors every week selling fruits,…
UMD Moves To No Longer Require ACT Or SAT Scores For Enrollment Applications
DULUTH, Minn. - The University of Minnesota Duluth is making an effort to help remove barriers for students applying to attend the school. The university is testing a new admissions model, which would no longer…
First "Yappy Hour" of Summer Begins
DULUTH, Minn.-- For the first time this year, Duluth residents and their dogs could enjoy a night out together. Yappy Hour was held for the first time this summer. The store A Place for…
Mayor Larson Gives Update on City Budget
DULUTH, Minn.-- Duluth Mayor Emily Larson says most of the city's COVID-19 budget shortfalls projections from April are in their predicted range right now. Larson and her team made headlines when they said the city…
Final Phase of Mission Creek Restoration Project Delayed to Spring 2021
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Minnesota Department of Transportation is pushing back the final phase of the restoration of a historic Native American burial site in the Fond du Lac neighborhood. MnDOT crews accidentally unearthed the…
St. Luke's Hospital Uses Technology To Identify Bacteria And Viruses Faster
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke's Hospital is the first healthcare facility in the region to utilize a spectrometer to help identify microorganisms much faster. Traditional methods to classify bacteria, viruses, and fungi typically take…
Play It Again Sports Sees Increase in Sales as Sports Practices Resume
DULUTH, Minn. - Play It Again Sports is mostly back to business as usual. "We closed down on March 27th and then offered curbside delivery/outdoor service and then reopened fully to the public the…
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar Says Get Your Kids Up-To-Date With Vaccinations
DULUTH, Minn. - Recent studies show there has been a significant decrease in the number of vaccinations being given to children during the pandemic across the nation. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is pushing to address…
Cloquet Country Club Continues to Welcome Members Back to the Course
CLOQUET, Minn. - The Cloquet Country Club has been filled with golfers over the past two months. The Country Club had to put in safety and social distancing measures like limiting carts and…
Superior School District Hopes to Open for In-Person Learning This Fall
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Superior School District hopes to open schools for in-person learning in some capacity this fall. That announcement comes after the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued guidelines for how schools…
Cloquet Skatepark Busy With Skateboard Riders
CLOQUET, Minn. - The Cloquet Skatepark has been busy with riders since summer started. The skatepark has been open for just under two years but has been filled with kids who have been riding for…
MLB Plans 60-Game Slate, Shortest Since 1878
NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players' association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative…
MN Trooper Charged After Taking Woman's Phone, Sending Himself Nude Photos
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Minnesota State Patrol trooper was charged with felony stalking for taking a woman’s cell phone and using it to send himself nude photos of her, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced Tuesday. Albert Kuehne, 36, was charged with…
Midday Update 6-23-20
Join FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
Minntac to Restart Production Lines Next Month
DULUTH, Minn. - U.S. Steel says they plan to restart production lines at its Minntac mine as early as next month. United Steelworkers Local 1938 representatives confirmed on Tuesday that production lines 6 and 7 are expected to restart on…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, June 23
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 33,469 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 9 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,393 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 520,045 tests have…
Morning Update 6-23-20
Join FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
