Zeitgeist Zinema Hosts Virtual Short Film Festival
DULUTH, Minn - Zeitgeist Zinema in Duluth is taking the virtual route to showcase films for its annual local film festival. "Twin Ports Shorts" is a collection of nearly ten short films from local…
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Payroll Protection Loan Program Helps Small Businesses Continue To Thrive
DULUTH, Minn. - As part of the CARES Act, the Payroll Protection Loan program was developed to help small businesses keep their workforce employed during the pandemic. Minnesota-based Bremer Bank is one of many bank…
An Assisted Living Facility Recognizes Volunteers
CROMWELL, Minn. - A local assisted living facility is showing their appreciation for their volunteers that have been helping out on a regular basis to keep the facility running. As the coronavirus pandemic continues…
Unique Auction Leads to Treasures Unearthed
DULUTH, Minn. - Tomorrow, a special auction is taking place in Duluth after a local hobby shop owner passed away, which leads to many treasures being uncovered. It was all about unique items for Jack…
Wisconsin Salons Open to the Public
SUPERIOR, Wis. - And after the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state’s safer at home order this week, businesses across the region have opened their doors to customers, including salons. Over at Hair Tactics,…
Itasca County Health Officials Urge Active Living, Healthy Eating Amid COVID-19
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - As of Friday, health officials in Itasca County confirm three additional COVID-19 related deaths bringing the total to five. Three of the deceased were males in their 80s, one was…
Colleagues Throw Retirement Parade For Longtime Social Worker
DULUTH, Minn.-A longtime social worker celebrated her retirement on Friday with the help of a parade in downtown Duluth. Holly Church has been a social worker for almost 29 years. Church was originally supposed…
Squad Car Procession to be Held Friday Night for National Peace Officer Memorial Day
DULUTH, Minn. - Friday night in Duluth, a police procession will take place to honor those who were killed in the line of duty. Flags have already been flying at half staff all day…
BoomTown Woodfire Starts Drive Thru BBQ
HIBBING, Minn. - As restaurants wait for inside dinning to b allowed in Minnesota, local restaurants continue to get creative to adapt to the rules in place. After being shut down for nearly a month,…
City to Reopen Skywalks on Monday
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth announced on Friday that they will reopen the skywalk system on Monday at 7:00 a.m. The city says the skywalk will be open during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Reminders…
Walz Picks Worthington Judge Gordon Moore for Supreme Court
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tom Walz used his first appointment to the Minnesota Supreme Court on Friday to elevate Gordon Moore, a district judge from southwestern Minnesota, to replace the…
BWCA to Reopen for Day and Overnight Use
DULUTH, Minn. - According to a Friday press release, the Superior National Forest will reopen the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness for both day and overnight use starting May 18. “We are happy to be fully allowing visitors into the…
Semi Loses Partial Load on 'Can of Worms', No Injuries Reported
UPDATE: DULUTH, Minn. - According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the semi-truck was crossing over the 'Can of Worms' to go upbound Highway 53 when it partially lost its load of conveyor belts. Authorities had to shut down northbound…
Former Wisconsin Senate Minority Leader Quits Legislature
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former state Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling resigned from the Legislature on Friday, hinting that she has an employment opportunity that conflicts with state government work. Shilling, a Democrat, sent Senate President Roger Roth a letter…
Midday Update 5-15-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, May 15, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, May 15, Three Additional Deaths Reported in Itasca County
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota health officials reported 14,240 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 20 new deaths bringing the death total to 683 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 134,669 tests have…
Two Arrested in Hibbing Shots Fired Incident
HIBBING, Minn. - The Hibbing Police Department says two males were arrested Thursday night in relation to shots fired incident. According to Hibbing Police, officers were dispatched to the 2500 Block of 4th Avenue East around 10:53 a.m. on reports…
Morning Update 5-15-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, May 15, 2020.
St. Louis County Sheriff's Office Investigating Rice Lake Crash
RICE LAKE, Minn. - St. Louis County Deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash Thursday night around 8 o'clock in the city of Rice Lake. The male driver was identified as 25-year-old Dustin Wayne Hansey. According to the police report, Hansey…
US Retail Sales Plunged a Record 16% in April as Virus Hit
BALTIMORE (AP) — U.S. retail sales tumbled by a record 16.4% from March to April as business shutdowns caused by the coronavirus kept shoppers away, threatened the viability of stores across the country and further weighed down a sinking economy.…
Expert: Home Sales Rising in Duluth Area
DULUTH, Minn. - One local business has been busy with customers for weeks due to be considered an essential business. Stewart Title is still closing refinances and purchasing and doing reporters for lenders. Leadership…
Health Department Urges Caution as Safer-At-Home Order Is Dropped
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Public health officials in northwest Wisconsin are urging businesses and customers to be cautious and smart without the Safer-At-Home order as the COVID-19 virus is still very much alive. Today in Superior,…
Parks, Playgrounds Now Open In Douglas County
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- With the Safer-At-Home order gone, all public parks like Wisconsin Point are now open. Superior Mayor Jim Paine also opened playgrounds, dog parks, and boat launches. Public park bathrooms, life jacket and…
Drummond Area School District Leaders Surprise Graduates With Signs
DRUMMOND, Wis. -- On Thursday, seniors graduating from the Drummond Area School District got a nice surprise from some school administrators. The high school principal Kristen Lamb and district administrator John Knight went out and…
East High School Celebrates Graduates with Private Walks Across Stage
DULUTH, Minn. - Graduation day for Duluth East seniors normally involves more than one thousand cheering friends and family at the DECC. Instead, walking across the stage was done on Thursday with only…
Some Superior Bars and Restaurants Reopen to Public
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Some Wisconsin bars and restaurants are legally back open for business for the first time in nearly two months after the state supreme court threw out Gov. Evers' Safer…
Students Getting Creative with Pool Noodle Social Distancing
DULUTH, Minn. - These days, people are doing their best to find socially distanced ways to celebrate each other. Thursday, local college students honored their friend who graduated from UMD by using pool noodles.…
CHUM Food Shelf Seeking Donations For New Vehicle
DULUTH, Minn. - CHUM food shelf continues to stay open for anyone with food insecurities. Since the pandemic started, the organization began doing a curbside system where people can pick up pre-made boxes of food.…
Local Hospitals Bring Back Elective Surgeries
DULUTH, Minn.-- As healthcare facilities are working to contain Coronavirus, Minnesota hospitals are expected to lose $3 billion so far during the pandemic. Last week, Governor Walz announced that hospitals could perform elective surgeries…
