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Duluth Police Chief Releases Video Of Recent Use-Of-Force Arrest

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken is addressing a use-of-force arrest that was captured on video Tuesday and shared on social media. The 28-year-old suspect in the video was wanted on felony…

Animal Allies Takes in 24 Surrendered Dogs

DULUTH, Minn. - Animal Allies in Duluth recently took in 24 dogs from St. Louis County. Now, the humane society is raising money to care for the animals and is looking to find them…

North Shore Tourism Picking Up During Summer

FINLAND, Minn.-- As summer begins, the impact of the pandemic means a slow start for businesses along the North Shore. Tourist-reliant businesses like Maple Grove Motel and Bait Shop in Finland, Minnesota have been slower…

Superior Public Museums Reopen for Tours

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior Public Museums are opening their doors again for the first time since the COVID-19 shutdown began. Fairlawn Mansion has been offering tours since June 1st. We're told the experience is…

Minnesota Bars Open at 50 Percent Capacity

DULUTH, Minn. - Customers are excited to be back in bars and restaurants in Minnesota. On Wednesday, they opened for dine-in service for the first time since mid-March. "To me it's always nice to…

Duluth Public Parks Allowed to Reopen

DULUTH, Minn.-- As COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted across Minnesota, it also means some changes are coming right here in Duluth. The city is working to open public parks and fields back up in a…

More Relief for Iron Range Businesses

EVELETH, Minn.-- Small business loans have been given out during the pandemic and over on the Iron Range, there is now another program to get relief. The Minnesota Department Of Iron Range Resources And…

Second Harvest Hosts New Food Assistance Program

SUPERIOR, Wisconsin. - Members of Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank, and UWS volunteers participated in there first ever coronavirus food assistance program drop off. Hundreds of cars were lined up lined up several…

Gov. Walz Announces Pardon Hearing for Man Connected with Clayton-Jackson-McGhie Case

DULUTH, Minn.-During an announcement today about calling a special legislative session for Friday to extend the state's peace time emergency, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz also said the state will hold a pardon hearing this…

Minnesota Restaurants Now Able to Seat 50% Capacity Indoors

DULUTH, Minn. - For about three months, Minnesota restaurants were limited to only offering take out, delivery and curbside options. All of this has changed starting today. Minnesota restaurants are now able to have 50%…

YMCA to Open Next Week

DULUTH, Minn. - Local Northland organizations continue to prepare to reopen after many of the governor's restrictions were lifted today. Leadership from the Duluth Area Family YMCA is opening up its downtown Duluth facility Monday…

Fond-du-Luth to Reopen Next Week

DULUTH, Minn. - Fond-du-Luth Casino announced Wednesday that they will be reopening next week. The casino said in a recent press release that they will open their doors once again at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 15. Face masks will…

Mall of America Reopens After Nearly 3 Months of Being Shut Down

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — The Mall of America was back in business on Wednesday, nearly three months after the Minnesota tourist attraction shut down because of the coronavirus. About 150 of the 500 stores in the Minneapolis suburb of Bloomington…

Itasca County Board Approves Plan for new Jail

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - On Tuesday, the Itasca County Board approved in a 3-2 vote one of the plans for a new jail facility. According to the Itasca County Sheriff, the plan calls for taking over three downtown Grand Rapids…

Midday Update 6-10-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 10, 2020.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, June 10

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 28,869 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 19 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,236 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 369,795 tests have…

Minneapolis Police Chief Announces Withdrawal From Contract Negotiations With Police Union

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Wednesday he is withdrawing from contract negotiations on the unfinished contract with the police union and restarting an effort to identify troubled officers through early warning signs. The chief held a news conference…