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UW System Offers Guidelines for In-Person Instruction

MILWAUKEE (AP) — University of Wisconsin System officials are offering campuses guidelines for reopening this fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that the system released the guidelines Sunday. They include putting classes of more than 50 students…

Duluth Public Schools Playgrounds Reopening on Monday

DULUTH, Minn. - With the weather getting nicer and nicer Duluth Public Schools will reopen its playgrounds on Monday while slowing opening summer activities. The playgrounds at Lester Park, Lowell, Laura MacArthur, and Ordean…

Jay Cooke Busy on National Get Outdoors Day

CARLTON, Minn. - The parking lot was packed at Jay Cooke State Park on Saturday with people taking advantage of no fees and 60-degree temperatures. "It's amazing how a couple of hours…

It's National Red Rose Day

DULUTH, Minn. - The flower of love doesn't have to only be given to those you care for on Valentine's Day. It can also share the love on National Red Rose Day. The red…

Local Experts Talk About Kids and COVID-19

ITASCA COUNTY - Local experts from Itasca County came together virtually today to talk about the importance of quality care and wellbeing for children during the pandemic. They say that socialization and having a routine…

Local Makeup Shop Sets Up Workshops

DULUTH, Minn. - One local makeup shop is putting together workshops to help Northlanders in a variety of ways. This week, Mix Cosmetiques on Woodland Avenue is teaching people how to make green cleaning products…

Wild State Cider Releases Lemonade Flavored Cider

DULUTH, Minn. - On Friday, Wild State Cider released a lemonade flavor, which is now available for purchase from the taproom in Lincoln Park. The flavor is made with fresh lemon juice, agave and no…

UMD Announces Reopening Plan for Fall Semester

DULUTH, Minn.-- University of Minnesota Duluth has announced its plans to reopen the campus for the fall semester today. Residence halls, dining spaces, and other public places will open this fall. Classes will start…

The City Of Duluth Wants To Help Laid Off Workers

DULUTH, Minn - Many companies throughout the northland have recently laid off hundreds of employees as a way to recover from the financial difficulties of the Covid-19 pandemic. And the City of Duluth and CareerForce…

Lake Superior Zoo Open to the Public

DULUTH, Minn. - From lions and bears to lemurs and peacocks, the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth has finally reopened to animal lovers everywhere. With social distancing and masks for employees, Lake Superior Zoo is…

Duluth Public School Playgrounds to Reopen Next Week

DULUTH, Minn. - Many Duluth Public School playgrounds will reopen next week for school programs and public use, according to ISD 709 officials. On Monday, playgrounds at Lester Park, Lowell, Laura McArthur, and Ordean East will open for Duluth KEY…

Minnesota Senate Votes to end Walz Peacetime Emergency

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Senate has voted 38-29 to end Gov. Tim Walz's peacetime emergency over the coronavirus, though the governor's broad powers are likely to stay in place. Three Democratic senators -- Paul Eken, Melissa Franzen, and…

City on the Hill Music Festival Postponed

DULUTH, Minn. - DULUTH, Minn. - The City on the Hill Music Festival has been postponed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Event organizers announced Friday that the music festival will now take place on August 6-7, 2021. City…

Minnesota Couple Charged With Murder

ANOKA, Minn. - The two suspects arrested Thursday afternoon in connection to the murder of a Makinen man have been formally charged. Authorities say 53-year-old J. Nicholas Cramer and 46-year-old Michelle L. Cramer have been charged with second-degree murder in…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, June 12

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 29,795 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 25 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,274 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 395,202 tests have…

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