MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesotans should fish close to home to help curb the coronavirus pandemic when the walleye season opens this weekend, avoiding overnight stays and driving no further than they can go on one tank of gas, Department of…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 3.2 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the business shutdowns caused by the viral outbreak deepened the worst U.S. economic catastrophe in decades. Roughly 33.5 million people have now filed for jobless…
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Eagan’s mayor is finally talking about his decision to drink and drive. At the end of a virtual City Council meeting Tuesday, Mayor Mike Maguire said he had pleaded guilty to driving while impaired earlier in…
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DULUTH, Minn.- Some hungry police officers got a hearty meal donated by a local family Wednesday. The Parrott siblings have been raising money through their GoFundMe to give food to first responders. They…
DULUTH, Minn.- As many local businesses in the hospitality industry make adjustments to continue staying open, for others that might not be an option. Dubh Linn Brew Pub in Downtown Duluth is changing their business…
BAYFIELD, Wis. - "It's certainly been really slow and quiet downtown, kind of eerie, there's no cars on the street, just much more quiet than usual," co-owner of Howl Adventure Center Mary Thiel said. Bayfield's…
DULUTH, Minn. - Several cities in Minnesota will be receiving a grant totaling $600,000 towards assessing and cleaning up abandoned industrial sites. Members of the EPA, along with Congressman Pete Stauber announced that the Arrowhead…
DULUTH, Minn. - National Nurses Day was celebrated in Duluth when dozens of fire trucks, police cars, and ambulances paraded in front of St. Luke's and Essentia Hospitals as a thank you to…
DULUTH, Minn. - Since the Minnesota Stay-at-home order first took effect back in march, crime rates have gone down drastically in the city of Duluth. However, opioid overdoses are still happening during the pandemic. Duluth…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Social distancing and Stay-at-home orders have been keeping many people from experiencing life outside the comforts of their own home. Road Trip limo in Superior is now offering a "family night…
DULUTH, Minn. - Local breweries and distilleries have been significantly impacted by Covid-19. A new bill could give them some relief in restrictions preventing the sale of their products. Minnesota Representatives Liz Olson and Sydney…
DULUTH, Minn. - With the Covid-19 pandemic, the annual Bike to School Day put on by MNDoT and Minnesota Safe Routes to School has been changed to "Bike to Anywhere" Day. It occurs on…
DULUTH, Minn. - As regular graduations are being switched for the virtual variety, students are finding new ways to celebrate in the Northland. Students from Duluth East received yard signs to stick in their…
DULUTH, Minn. - Maggie Hoppe is a deaf person who lives in Duluth. She says that she is used to having obstacles when talking to people. "I'm used to communication barriers with hearing people in…
SOLON SPRINGS, Wis.-- This month, Governor Evers ordered temporary COVID-19 testing sites to pop up in northwestern Wisconsin counties for several days in each area. Today the National Guard was in Douglas County…
MINNEAPOLIS-Opponents of the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota are suing to challenge the federal government’s renewal of the company’s mineral rights leases. The groups behind the new challenge lost an earlier lawsuit that claimed the Trump administration…
DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth will be lighting the Aerial Lift Bridge in honor of all Duluth high school and college graduating seniors. Each Duluth college and high school will be celebrated individually. The Lift Bridge will be lit at…
HAYWARD, Wis.-The Hayward Chamber of Commerce has announced that this year's Musky Fest is canceled due to the coronavirus. "After exploring various options and considering a number of factors, our Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce has made the difficult decision…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs will hold a virtual Memorial Day program this year in place of live events at the three State Veterans Cemeteries where past years drew thousands of visitors including for an event in…
MINNEAPOLIS-Minnesota for the first time has exceeded Gov. Tim Walz’s goal of conducting 5,000 coronavirus tests a day. The Minnesota Department of Health said Wednesday that state and private labs administered 5,223 tests on Tuesday. Walz has said that hitting…
DULUTH, Minn.-Mayor Emily Larson will provide an update on city operations at a press conference today at 12:30 p.m. Mayor Larson, in addition to Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken and Duluth Fire Chief Shawn Krizaj, will be providing operational updates…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, May 6, 2020.
DULUTH, Minn. - Staff at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth urge patients to come into their facilities if you are experiencing a medical emergency. They’ve received reports of patients receiving mixed…
MINNEAPOLIS-A coalition of Minnesota hospitality organizations is urging state legislators to provide an economic relief package to help save the industry’s businesses. The coalition includes Hospitality Minnesota, the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association, the Community of Minnesota Resorts and the Craft…
DULUTH, Minn. - Coronavirus has pretty much put a halt to humans traveling across the nation, but it’s not stopping birds and other wildlife from soaring back into the Northland for the summer…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, May 6, 2020.
MADISON, Wis.-The University of Wisconsin System regents are set to vote this week on whether to scrap requirements that students submit ACT or SAT scores as part of their admission applications. The regents are set to meet Thursday to consider…
DULUTH, Minn.- An executive order from Governor Tim Walz gave the green light for healthcare providers to resume elective surgeries and procedures on May 11th. A move officials at Essentia Health and St. Luke's…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-- Itasca County has recorded an increase in cases of Coronavirus. There are now 22 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. That's up from only six cases last week. Officials…
