Court: Minnesota Agency Can Change Name of Lake Calhoun
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A divided Minnesota Supreme Court said Wednesday that the state Department of Natural Resources has the authority to change the name of a popular lake back to its…
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Duluth Fourth of July Fireworks Postponed Until Labor Day
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth has decided to postpone the annual Fourth of July fireworks at Bayfront Park until Labor Day. The decision was announced by Duluth's director of public administration Jim Filby during the City of Duluth's…
Governor Signs Bills on COVID-19, Election Security, Drugs
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz has signed six bills into law as the regular session of the Minnesota Legislature winds down toward its adjournment date Monday. One of the bills…
Former St. Louis County Social Worker Pleads Guilty to Sex Assault Charge
DULUTH, Minn.-A former St. Louis County social worker accused of demanding sex from a female client has pleaded guilty to criminal sexual conduct. Michael Bryant, 47, allegedly forced his female client to strip naked, get down on her knees and…
Shooting Suspect Sought in Grand Rapids Case
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-Grand Rapids police are on the lookout for a suspect in a shooting that occurred Friday, May 8. The suspect has been identified as 36-year-old Charles Anthony Olsen of Grand Rapids. His whereabouts are unknown. He is wanted…
Midday Update 5-13-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, May 13, 2020.
Morning Update 5-13-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, May 13, 2020.
Gov. Walz to Provide Update on Minnesota's Stay Home Order Tonight
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday morning that he will give an update to Minnesotan's about the state's response to COVID-19 during a live address at 6:00…
Parties Split on Divvying up Minnesota's Nearly $2B in Virus Aid
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Unless the divided Minnesota Legislature agrees on something different, Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and his agency heads will have complete authority to decide how to spend Minnesota’s…
Residents Vote to Consolidate Eveleth-Gilbert, Virginia School Districts
VIRGINIA, Minn. - Tuesday night, community members in both the Virginia and Eveleth-Gilbert schools voted to consolidate the two school districts. The vote unofficially passed 77.6% in Virginia and 53.3% in Eveleth-Gilbert. Only…
St. Louis County Projects Budget Shortfall, No Layoffs So Far
DULUTH, Minn.- COVID-19 has dealt a financial blow to St. Louis County in the form of a projected budget shortall. According to County Auditor Nancy Nilsen, the budget shortfall is expected to be at…
Republican Tom Tiffany Wins Former Rep. Sean Duffy's Congressional Seat
WISCONSIN- Wisconsin Republican state senator Tom Tiffany has won former Representative Sean Duffy's seat in the 7th district special election. With 99% of precincts reporting, Tiffany won 57.26% of the vote, with 108,570 ballots cast in his favor compared to…
Duluth Firefighters Train with New Fire Rig, Expect Faster Response Times
DULUTH, Minn.- Two weeks ago the Duluth Fire Department received a new fire engine, to be used out of Tower One. After spending time outfitting it with all the necessary bells and whistles, they took…
Gary-New Duluth Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Shutdown
DULUTH, Minn. - Businesses have struggled across the Northland during the pandemic. Some businesses have been closed for nearly two months under Minnesota's Stay at Home Order. Other shops have remained opened during…
LSC to Bring in Select Students to Finish Degrees
DULUTH, Minn.-- As finals week approaches for many schools across the country, students will be wrapping up their semesters online. But some programs still need to have hands-on learning to meet certification requirements. With Governor…
No Positive COVID-19 Cases So Far From Pop-Up Testing in Two Wisconsin Counties
NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN-- COVID-19 testing that was done in partnership with the state of Wisconsin, the National Guard, and local healthcare providers turned up all negative results in two Northwestern Wisconsin counties for those who were tested last week, with some…
Hearing Wellness Center Reopens For In-Person Appointments
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has now allowed some health providers including hearing treatment centers to reopen. These health providers are required to put safety precautions in place as the pandemic continues.…
A New Type Of Restaurant Opens As Pandemic Continues
DULUTH, Minn. - A new type of restaurant is now open for business in Duluth. Blue Rock Coffee and Wine Cafe made its debut on Monday. The restaurant serves specialty drinks such as…
WI Department Of Transportation Waives Road Test For Teen Drivers
WISCONSIN - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation recently implemented a new pilot program allowing people under the age of 18 to get their license online during the pandemic. The organization is now waiving the…
Vote on Iron Range Schools Consolidation Tonight
VIRGINIA, Minn.-- A vote is set tonight on the Iron Range which could lead to a clearer path forward for schools in Eveleth-Gilbert and Virginia to consolidate. Last May, a vote was approved…
Cleanliness Protocols at Polling Places
SUPERIOR, Wis. - In-person elections have not been common during this pandemic, and polling places across Wisconsin are focusing on cleanliness protocols during the special election. For instance, at the government center in Superior,…
Two Coronavirus Deaths Reported in Itasca County
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-- Itasca County leaders say that area has seen its first two deaths from COVID-19. Itasca County says both cases were males with one in his 80s and the other in…
Applications for At-Large City Council Seat Now Available
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth says applications for the At-Large City Council vacancy are now available online. The seat was previously held by Councilor Barb Russ who resigned from the Duluth City Council last month due to health…
St. Louis County Board Approves Waiving Penalties for Late Property Tax Payments
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - The St. Louis County Board has approved waving penalties on late property tax payments for those struggling financially due to the impacts of COVID-19. According to county officials, to be eligible property owners must fill…
Midday Update 5-12-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, May 12
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota health officials reported 12,494 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 23 new deaths bringing the death total to 614 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 120,834 tests have…
Trump Says Americans Could see a Second Round of Stimulus Payments
FOX NEWS - President Trump said Monday his administration is considering a second round of coronavirus stimulus payments. “We’re talking about that,” Trump said when asked about a Democratic proposal to send another round of relief checks. “We're talking about that with a…
2020 Duluth Monarch Festival Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - Monarch butterflies will soon be fluttering back into the Northland, but there won't be a festival to celebrate them this year. Duluth Monarch Buddies took to social media Tuesday morning, announcing the cancellation of the 2020 Duluth…
