Salons Prepare to Reopen
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota salons now have the Governor’s ok to reopen with reduced capacity starting Monday after being shut down since March because of the pandemic. Leanaya Miller manages Rue 48 salon on South…
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Zenith Bookstore Opens Virtually for Customers
DULUTH, Minn. - The Zenith Bookstore in West Duluth is now open virtually to the public while keeping their brick and mortar store closed despite being able to. Management says it's all about keeping the…
US Cuts World Health Organization Ties Over Virus Response
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization, saying it had failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China…
City Leaders Release Statements on Recent Incidents in Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. - On Friday, Mayor Larson, Councilor Kennedy, and Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken released individual written statements regarding recent incidents in Minnesota pertaining to the death of George Floyd. Their statements read: Statement from Mayor Larson: “Minneapolis is…
Midday Update 5-29-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, May 29, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, May 29
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 23,531 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 29 new deaths bringing the death total to 996 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 233,873 tests have…
MN Power Working to Restore Outages in Lakeside, Congdon Areas
UPDATE: Minnesota Power says crews have restored power to the majority of customers in the Lakeside, Congdon areas but about 330 customers still remain without power. The estimated restoration time for the remaining 330 customers is around 5:00 p.m. Friday.…
Twitter Adds ‘Glorifying Violence’ Warning to Trump Tweet
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Twitter has added a warning to one of President Donald Trump's tweets about protests in Minneapolis. The company says the tweet violated the platform's rules about glorifying violence. Trump has…
Morning Update 5-29-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, May 29, 2020.
CNN Crew Arrested While Reporting Live on Minneapolis Protests
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota State Patrol on Friday arrested a CNN television crew as they reported on violent protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for…
Minneapolis Police Station Torched Overnight Amid George Floyd Protest
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) — Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department was forced to abandon as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations…
Duluth-Superior Pride Plans To Hold First-Ever Virtual Pride Festival Amid Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth-Superior Pride Committee is looking for feedback for a first-ever virtual pride festival this Labor Day weekend because of COVID-19 concerns. For the past 32 years, the four-day festival has…
Fires and Rioting Continue as Tensions Reignite in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A fire has broken out at the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct building as riots continue on Thursday. Flames can be seen shooting from the corner of the police station along Lake Street while a large crowd surrounds…
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…
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…
