Fallen Honored at Cemeteries Around Northland
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- As everyone remembers those who are not with us today, people went out to cemeteries all over the Northland to pay their respects. Even though this Memorial Day is unlike any seen…
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Recent Attempted Break-Ins And Burglaries Impact Local Businesses
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth and Hermantown Police are searching for whoever is responsible for a string of attempted burglaries and break-ins at area businesses. As more people are staying home, recent statistics are showing most…
Hotels Get A Boost Over Memorial Day Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. - This Memorial Day weekend is giving hotels in Duluth a bit of a boost in business. Hundreds of tourists and locals spent Memorial Day weekend exploring Canal Park, while others took a…
Midday Update 5-25-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, May 25, 2020.
745 New Cases, 12 New Deaths Reported in Minnesota Monday Tied to COVID-19
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Department of Health reported 745 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths Monday, bringing the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far to 21,315 and the death…
Gary New Duluth Veterans Memorial Ceremony Adapts During COVID-19 Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - The Gary New Duluth community prides itself on being extremely supportive of the men and women of our military. However, this year's Memorial Day ceremony had to be conducted virtually due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Due…
President Trump Lays Memorial Day Wreath at Arlington Cemetery
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — President Donald Trump has laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery as he commemorates Memorial Day in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Trump was joined by Vice President Mike Pence and his defense secretary. He…
COVID-19 Related Deaths in Wisconsin Surpass 500
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin has gone over 500 confirmed deaths from the coronavirus, according to state Department of Health Services figures released Saturday. The report showed 481 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, for a total of 14,877, and…
Morning Update 5-25-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, May 25, 2020.
Rooftop Worship Service Held by Cloquet Church
CLOQUET, Minn. - Drive-in events have become all the rage during the COVID-19 pandemic and at Journey Christian Church they have raised the bar by holding their service from the roof. Cars lined the…
City of Duluth Works to Make Outdoor Seating, Liquor Licenses Easier for Bars and Restaurants
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth city officials are making changes to policies and processes to allow greater flexibility for bars and restaurants who may not be outfitted to continue operating without dine-in customers. "Just like the…
Shutdown 'Devastating' for Local Theatres
DULUTH, Minn. - The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted more than just businesses across the Northland. Non-profit organizations have also been hit hard. Audiences can't fill theatre seats. That means organizations like the Duluth Playhouse haven't…
Man Arrested after Father Found Dead, Mother Injured from Apparent Stab Wounds
TOWN OF HAYWARD, Wis. -- A Colorado man was arrested on Saturday afternoon in the town of Hayward after authorities discovered his father dead from an apparent stab wound, and his mother severely injured with lacerations. According to a press…
Virtual Jazz Concert at Carlton's Oldenburg House Raises Thousands for Area Hospitals
CARLTON, Minn.-Â A popular music venue in Carlton decided to take their annual jazz concerts online, to help out healthcare workers in the Northland. While normally crooning through the estate of the Oldenburg house,…
Gov. Walz Allows Places of Worship to Open Doors to Limited Capacity May 27th
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the Catholic Archdiocese of Minnesota came to a deal Saturday to allow places of worship in the state to open May 27th to groups larger than 10…
Gardeners Prepping this Year's Crops at Arrowhead Community Garden
DULUTH, Minn. - Eager gardeners were busy on Saturday getting their gardens ready at Arrowhead Community Garden. Sandy Popham, who has gardened off and on for many years, was busy planting her crops for…
Zup's Grocery Store Open Again in Cook after 2018 Fire
COOK, Minn. - After a year and a half, Cook, Minnesota finally has a grocery store back in town. In November 2018, a fire destroyed Zup's Food Market in Cook which had…
Warm Weather Brings Many to Jay Cooke State Park
DULUTH, Minn. - All the nice weather has made Jay Cook State Park a busy place this week with people eager to get outside. After more than two months of social distancing, many are…
Minnesota National Guard Conducting Free COVID-19 Testing in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota National Guard conducted free-of-charge COVID-19 testing for the community on Memorial Day weekend. The National Guard Armory in Duluth has 1,100 tests to conduct over the weekend.…
Gov. Walz Loosens Restrictions on Places of Worship
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is scrapping his 10-person limit on group gatherings and allowing churches to open at 25% occupancy if certain safety guidelines are met. Walz's decision comes on a day when the state reported a…
Cloquet Students Bid Farewell to Teachers
CLOQUET, Minn. - Washington Elementary in Cloquet held their second "reverse parade" allowing students to be driven around the school to wish their teachers well. Organizers say, although this wasn't the end of the…
Local Cemeteries Prepare For Memorial Day
DULUTH, Minn. - Staff at Forest Hill Cemetery in Duluth spent the day preparing for Memorial Day to help honor veterans. Baskets full of flowers were laid out for veterans and civilians. Flags…
City of Duluth Asks for Mask Donations by Youth
DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth is asking kids to design masks in response to COVID-19. To normalize wearing masks, the city of Duluth has partnered with organizations like Essentia Health, St. Luke's, the…
North Shore Federal Credit Union Provides Grants for Businesses
DULUTH, Minn. - A new business is coming to Duluth's Lincoln Park Craft District and is bringing gifts along the way. North Shore Federal Credit Union is providing mini-grants of up to $1,000 to…
Head of the Lakes Fair Update
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Leadership says that in order for the fair to happen, they need to make sure that everything is as clean as possible. They say they're going to have to work closely with…
Carlton Hosts Parking Lot Graduation for Seniors
CARLTON, Minn. - 46 graduates and their families packed into cars and drove down to the Carlton High School parking lot for graduation at a safe distance. "Getting a high school diploma is a…
Gondik Law Speedway Ensuring Public Safety at Races
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Gondik Law Speedway in Superior drew big crowds at the Minnesota Modified Nationals this weekend. But on Friday, Douglas County Health officials say they strongly recommended the speedway postpone the event.…
Memorial Day Ceremonies Canceled At Local Veteran Cemeteries
SAGINAW, Minn. - Memorial day is this coming Monday. Thanks to the Covid-19 Pandemic... plans for large public celebrations have been canceled. The Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Saginaw is the final resting place…
