Midday Update 4-30-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, April 30, 2020.
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Walz to Give Details Thursday on Next Phase of Stay-at-Home
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesotans will learn Thursday to what extent the state will loosen the stay-at-home restrictions that have kept the state’s economy on ice for just over a month, Gov. Tim Walz…
One-Pan Pasta Primavera Recipe Makes for a Delicious Dinner Idea
DULUTH, Minn. - This week's cooking connection combines the love of pasta dishes with a lighter spring palate. As the weather warms, many of us are looking for lighter dishes to enjoy full of…
Silver Bay Grocery Store Offering Curbside Service to Elderly Residents
SILVER BAY, Minn. - We’ve heard it before, coronavirus doesn’t discriminate. Although no cases have been reported in Lake County thus far, residents remain cautious, practicing social distancing and limiting trips out of the home.…
Morning Update 4-30-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, April 30, 2020.
Fire Marshal: Former Kozy Fire Intentionally Set
DULUTH, Minn. - Fire crews responded to a fire Wednesday night at the former Kozy bar in Duluth. The Duluth Fire Department says crews from the UMD/Woodland station responded to the fire around 10:40…
Some Superior Businesses Relieved with Governor's Loosened Restrictions
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Business owners in Superior are slowly getting back to as close to normal as they can be after Governor Tony Evers announced some non-essential businesses can open in a limited capacity.…
Semi-Truck Rolls, Dumps Load in Roundabout
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The roundabout in Superior was shut down Wednesday for some time after a semi-truck rolled. The semi rolled just before 4 p.m. in the roundabout where Belknap Street connects with the…
Coronavirus Pandemic Forces Closure of Lake County News Chronicle
DULUTH, Minn. - The economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic is shutting down one of the Duluth News Tribune's sister newspapers up the north shore. The Lake County News Chronicle, which was founded…
Catalytic Converter Thefts on the Rise
DULUTH, Minn.-- Catalytic converters are a small part underneath a vehicle that helps filter its emissions. And they are being stolen from vehicles around the Twin Ports. "We're hoping that they can catch these people…
New Murals on Shanty Bottle Shop Walls Aim to Bring Hope
DULUTH, Minn. - A new mural has been painted on the outer walls of Shanty Bottle Shop in East Hillside. It all started when two local tattooists from Zenith City Piercing and Tattoo needed a…
Fogging Machine Used to Clean Homes
DULUTH, Minn.-- As people try and keep their homes clean during the pandemic, one Duluth business is seeing more customers calling them. Green Home Solutions in Duluth is using a fogging cleaning machine to deep…
Spring Wildfire Season is Here
NORTHERN MINNESOTA - It's spring wildfire season in the Northland and, even though much of the region has gotten rain over the past couple days, the fire danger is still high. Dry, exposed grass…
Endi Now Cleaning Rooms with Ozone Generator
DULUTH, Minn.-- One apartment building in Duluth is upping its game for sanitizing units. Endi in Duluth is using an ozone generator to help sanitize units between tenants who are moving out and moving in.…
Carlton County Sheriff's Office to Start Using Body Cameras
CARLTON, Minn. - The Carlton County Sheriff's Office will soon buy body cameras for all 25 officers in the department. The body cameras are made by the company, WatchGuard, and cost $1,000 a piece.…
UWS Summer Theatre Camp to be Offered Online
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The annual UWS Summer Theatre Camp will be offered online this year. Students will rehearse and perform a mystery comedy play while working together on Zoom. The kids will play…
International Wolf Center Moving Programming Online During Pandemic
ELY, Minn. - The International Wolf Center in Ely is feeling the effects of COVID-19 much like most other businesses in the Northland. The wolf center has been closed to the public for…
St. Louis County Awarded Nearly $1.7 Million in Federal Grants for Pandemic Recovery
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Louis County has been awarded nearly $1.7 million in federal grant money from the as part of the CARES Act. The county is waiting for additional guidelines from the U.S.…
Northland College Offers A Virtual Pandemic Class
ASHLAND, Wis. - Northland College in Ashland is offering a virtual course examining the ongoing coronavirus global pandemic. The four-week course is being taught by 15 faculty members. The class will go over the…
Neighborhood Youth Services Reopens To The Community
DULUTH, Minn. - The Neighborhood Youth Services at the Washington Center in Duluth reopened to the community this week. NYS is a free program geared towards providing after school care. The program also provides enrichment…
The 1200 Fund's Fast Grant Won't Be Enough To Bailout All Business Applying For The Funding
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth announced fast grant funding through the 1200 Fund to help businesses recover from the economic impacts of Covid-19, With limited funds, the number of businesses applying for…
Fuel Experts Weigh In On Oil Price Drop
DULUTH, Minn. - With fuel prices at an all-time low, experts suggest now may be the best time to fill up your propane tanks. In the short term, consumers will benefit from the low…
Canal Bark Remains Open During Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - If you need help caring for your pets during this crisis, there are still options available for you in the Northland. Canal Bark in Duluth has stayed open because it is…
Nutrition Bars Donated to Healthcare Workers
DULUTH, Minn. - Cliff Bars partnered with Grandma's Marathon to give back to healthcare workers. Throughout the country, Cliff Bars has been reaching out to a variety of special events that they typically support.…
What is the Life Insurance Industry Like During this Pandemic?
DULUTH, Minn. - Dylan Merriman owns a life insurance business in Duluth. He says a lot of people are being more cautious during this time when it comes to their coverage. "People are calling…
Bennett Woman Struck by Train
BENNETT, Wis. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says a 59-year-old Bennett woman was airlifted to a local hospital Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a train. The accident happened on the railroad tracks between Olson Road and Bebe Road…
Gov. Walz to Announce Thursday if Minnesota's Stay-at-Home Order Will be Extended
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Gov. Tim Walz will announce Thursday afternoon whether he will extend Minnesota’s stay-at-home order beyond Monday, May 4, when it is set to expire. At a press conference in…
Minnesota’s Coronavirus Case Count Jumps as Testing Ramps Up
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Health reported another big jump in coronavirus cases Wednesday as the state ramps up its testing capacity. The agency said 463 more Minnesotans have tested positive — a new one-day high — to…
Midday Update 4-29-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 29, 2020.
