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Crime Rates Go Down As Opioid Overdoses Increase

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…

Duluthians Celebrate "Bike to Anywhere" Day

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…

Signing and Interpreting During a Pandemic

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…

Opponents File New Challenge to Proposed Twin Metals Mine

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…

Musky Fest Canceled This Year

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…

Minnesota Tops 5,000 Daily Cornonavirus Tests for First Time

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…

Midday Update 5-6-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, May 6, 2020.

Hospitality Groups Press Lawmakers for Economic Relief

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…

Morning Update 5-6-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, May 6, 2020.

Wisconsin Regents to Vote on Scrapping ACT/SAT Submissions

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…

22 Cases of Coronavirus Now in Itasca County

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…

Chilly Billy’s in Duluth Reopens

DULUTH, Minn.-- After being closed for over a month, Chilly Billy's on Woodland Avenue in Duluth opened its doors last week. Because the store is self-serve, customers who come in must wear gloves that…

Flower Shops Prepare for Mother's Day

DULUTH, Minn. - Local flower shops are also busy, preparing for the big floral holiday coming up this weekend. Superior Blooms is taking orders right now for Mother's Day. Management says the business…

Douglas County Tourism Hits Record Season in 2019

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Tourism in Wisconsin last year created a record $22.2 billion boost in the state's economy. But as the Coronavirus pandemic stretches closer to this summer, that number is expected to look…

Lilac Hill Preps to Open Second Greenhouse

DULUTH, Minn.-- Mother's Day is right around the corner and greenhouses are opening back up just in time. Lilac Hill Greenhouse is getting ready to open a pop-up store in the parking at Super One…

Great Outdoors: Trout Fishing

DULUTH, Minn. - With school classes virtual and many businesses shut down, many people are using their free time to fish on Knife River. "I don't want to sit at home on the couch…

Grandma's Marathon Kicks Off Virtual Races

DULUTH, Minn. - Grandma's Marathon weekend may be canceled this year, but runners are still hitting the pavement to clock in their times. Beginning Monday, registered runners could run their races, including the William…

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