UPDATE: ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will announce he's loosening more coronavirus-related restrictions on Minnesota businesses Friday afternoon. Walz will allow restaurant indoor dining, fitness centers, and some entertainment venues to reopen at a limited…
DULUTH, Minn. - The College of St. Scholastica announced more budget cuts on Thursday due to significant financial losses stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to recent reports, the college experienced over $5 million in lost revenue during the spring…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Negotiators for the city of Minneapolis have agreed with the state to ban the use of chokeholds by police and to require police to report and intervene anytime they see unauthorized use of force by another officer.…
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VIRGINIA, Minn. - Virginia Police say a 29-year-old male has been arrested and booked on charges of second-degree assault and terroristic threats after he pulled a gun on another male. Authorities say they responded to a call that an intoxicated…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 26,980 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 33 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,148 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 322,340 tests have…
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials plan to re-open state campgrounds next week. The department has kept campgrounds closed since March to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. The DNR announced Thursday that state campgrounds…
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 13.3% in May, and 2.5 million jobs were added - a surprisingly positive reading in the midst of a recession that has paralyzed the economy and depressed the job market in…
DULUTH, Minn. - COVID-19 is keeping Thomas the Tank Engine and his friend Percy from visiting Duluth this summer. Thomas usually attracts more than 17,000 kids and their parents to the Duluth Depot every…
DULUTH, Minn. - This July, Essentia's Polinsky Rehabilitation will have a new home at the healthcare provider's Miller Hill Mall hub. The center will be moving from its home on East Second Street to the…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- As the weather warms up, Superior residents have seen one community activity increase in popularity. Community Gardens in Superior have seen more people taking up spots than in recent years. The Oak…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The peaceful protest in Superior was a sigh of relief for businesses there that saw what happened in Minneapolis and decided to board up. One of them is the Keyport…
DULUTH, Minn. - Many restaurants across the region have begun outdoor seating per the Minnesota governor's order including at Sara's Table Chester Creek Cafe. They have nine booths that can fit four people each along…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - More than a hundred people protested at Superior's first major rally in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis. Protesters are demanding an end to police violence and racism everywhere,…
DULUTH, Minn.-- This week starts the beach season for the city of Duluth and they have made some changes for the season. There will be no lifeguards on duty at the beaches. Those wanting information…
DULUTH, Minn.-- As Coronavirus restrictions around Minnesota have started loosening up, Canal Park in Duluth has been seeing bigger crowds lately. That's welcome news for business owners as the summer tourist season begins.…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- The Superior Fire Department is giving more details after last night’s fire at a landfill near Wisconsin Point. The cause of the fire is unknown but Superior Fire Department believes it was…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - While the coronavirus pandemic continues, one local college is offering up more online degrees. UWS is providing two new undergraduate programs and master's programs for this upcoming school year. The undergrad programs…
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - The 2020 Itasca County Fair has been canceled, according to a Wednesday Facebook post from the Itasca County Agricultural Association President. Itasca County Agricultural Association President Melissa Johnson wrote: "This has not been an easy decision…
ELY, Minn. - Multiple fire crews were on the scene of a house fire in downtown Ely shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday. The fire broke out in a home located on South…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge set bail at $750,000 apiece Thursday for three fired Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting in the killing of George Floyd, as a memorial service took place just blocks away. Tou Thao, Thomas…
DULUTH, Minn. - The North Shore Scenic Railroad announced on Thursday that it has canceled the 'Day Out With Thomas' event due to COVID-19 safety concerns. The event was scheduled for the first two weekends in August. Event organizers said…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Organizers of a Minneapolis memorial for George Floyd placed floral arrangements around a golden casket as mourners prepared to pay their respects. Memorial services to honor Floyd are taking place in three cities over six days. The…
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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Three Minneapolis Police officers charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd will go before a judge for their first court appearances Thursday afternoon. J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao will go before the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 26,273 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 29 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,115 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 275,622 tests have…
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Superior firefighters battled a fire at the landfill on Wisconsin Point Wednesday night. Smoke could be seen billowing in the air from the shorelines across Lake Superior in Duluth. Superior Mayor…
