Northern Wisconsin Businesses Work to Reopen
MASON, Wis.-- The Wisconsin Supreme Court's recent decision to end Safer At Home restrictions have opened the state back up. And businesses all across Wisconsin are doing what they can to keep operations…
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Ecolibrium3 Leading Charge to Make 360,000 Face Shields
DULUTH, Minn.-- As restrictions in Minnesota are starting ease, one Duluth organization is working to ramp up the amount of PPE in the Twin Ports. Ecolibrium3 is launching an effort to produce over 360,000 face…
Park Point Beaches Packed, Lester Park Busy With People Enjoying Sunshine
DULUTH, Minn. - Park Point beaches were filled with people enjoying the warm temperatures and beautiful sunshine along the shores of Lake Superior. "We got the guys, chilling with the boys, the females walking…
Thirsty Pagan Brewing Hosts Live Music With Social Distancing
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Thirsty Pagan Brewing in Superior took advantage of the nice weather for some live music and social distancing. The Fractals played the music while Thirsty Pagan staff served pizza and beer…
Grant Recipients Receive $1.1 million for COVID-19 Relief
DULUTH, Minn. - More than 60 recipients are getting checks from a variety of foundations to help them through this COVID-19 crisis. Organizers, which include those from the Northland - Ordean, Lloyd K. Johnson, Duluth…
Northland Goodwill Open and Operating
DULUTH, Minn. - Northland Goodwill is now open. So far, they have recalled about a quarter of their employees after laying off about 300. The business is now taking a phased approach in terms of…
Two Organizations Donate Meals to Healthcare Workers
DULUTH, Minn. - Two local organizations came together to treat St. Luke's workers. Red Lobster and Napa Seafood Foundation joined forces to deliver meals to frontline workers. The anesthesia team benefited from the meals…
Local Organization Launches Mask Force Initiative
DULUTH, Minn. - Despite closing temporarily due the Covid-19 pandemic, Zeitgeist, and artists from the Renegade Theater got to work and began making masks. The artists have made over one-thousand masks since April which…
Iron Range Businesses Deal With Coronavirus Impacts
IRON RANGE, Minn. - The impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to hit the state of Minnesota in different ways, including on the Iron Range. "It really means a lot. We just thank…
Cloquet Thrift Store Closes Permanently
CLOQUET, Minn. - After more than 30 years in business, the Salvation Army thrift store in Cloquet is closing its doors for good. The shut down is the result of the new…
Gov. Tim Walz Activates National Guard to Maintain Safety of Minnesotans During Protests
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an Executive Order to activate the Minnesota National Guard Thursday afternoon to help protect the safety of Minnesotans during ongoing protests following…
Boston Marathon Canceled for First Time in 124-Year History
BOSTON (AP) — Organizers canceled the Boston Marathon on Thursday for the first time in its history, bowing to the social distancing requirements of the coronavirus outbreak and ending a 124-year run that had persisted through two World Wars, a…
Trump Escalates War on Twitter, Social Media Protections
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump escalated his war on social media companies, signing an executive order Thursday challenging the liability protections that have served as a bedrock for unfettered speech on…
Bayfront Country Jam Postponed Until 2021
DULUTH, Minn. - Bayfront Country Jam announced on Thursday that the event has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bayfront Country Jam, originally scheduled for July 2, 2020, at the Bayfront Festival Park, will now take place on July…
Wisconsin State Fair Canceled for First Time Since 1945
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — There will be no cream puffs, concerts, 4-H exhibits, rides on the midway, or foods on a stick in Wisconsin this year. For the first time since World War II, and just the sixth time in…
Midday Update 5-28-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 28, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, May 28
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 22,947 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 35 new deaths bringing the death total to 967 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 225,208 tests have…
FBI, U.S. Attorney's Office Making George Floyd Death Investigation a 'Top Priority'
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office say they are making their investigation into the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody a top priority. The two organizations released a joint statement Thursday morning saying, “The Department of Justice…
US Layoffs Climb to 41 Million, Despite Business Reopenings
WASHINGTON (AP) — An estimated 2.1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week despite the gradual reopening of businesses around the country, bringing the running total since the coronavirus shutdowns took hold in mid-March to about 41 million, the…
Morning Update 5-28-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 28, 2020.
Overnight Protests in Minneapolis Turn Violent
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Protests rocked Minneapolis for the second straight night after a man's death in police custody. One person was killed Wednesday night in what police were investigating…
Protesters Call for Justice Following George Floyd's Death
DULUTH, Minn.-- What started as a small group of people quickly grew into a protest of up to nearly 100 people in Duluth this afternoon as dozens of people took over one of the…
State Patrol: Sharp Increase in Speed Citations on Minnesota Roads
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota State Patrol is warning of an alarming increase in speed-related citations since mid-March when COVID-19 restrictions were put in place. Since then, more than 230 drivers in the state have…
Rummage Sale Hosted At The Former Wendy's On London Road
DULUTH, Minn- Duluth may have said so long to the former Wendy's on London Road. But some folks got a chance to take a piece of the old restaurant home with them. A rummage sale…
St. Louis County Board Approves Resolution to Help Bars and Restaurants Get Outdoor Seating
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - The St. Louis County Board has unanimously approved a resolution that will speed up the process for bars and restaurants wanting to apply for outdoor seating, which they…
Bar Owners Speak Out Against Ongoing State Restrictions During Shutdown
PROCTOR, Minn. - Minnesota bar owners are speaking out against the state not allowing them to open for indoor service. Many Minnesota bars have been closed for more than two months to comply with…
