Salvation Army Receives Special Donation.
Coffee isn’t necessarily an essential need. But to some, it’s a special delicacy. Scott Nelson owns Dunn Brothers Coffee in Duluth, and he is donating about 100 pounds of freshly roasted coffee beans to…
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VP Mike Pence to Visit Mayo Clinic in Rochester Next Week
ROCHESTER, Minn. (FOX 9) - Vice President Mike Pence will visit Mayo Clinic's facilities in Rochester next week, marking his second trip to Minnesota in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Pence's trip is scheduled for Tuesday. He'll tour Mayo Clinic's research…
Duluth City Councilor Barbara Russ Stepping Down
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth City Councilor Barbara Russ announced on Thursday that she is resigning from the Duluth City Council due to health issues. Russ wrote in a statement: "For the past 5 ½ years I have been privileged to…
Walz Orders Minnesota Schools Closed for Rest of School Year, Outlines Next Steps
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday ordered Minnesota schools to stay closed through the rest of the academic year amid the COVID-19 crisis. Walz, who is a former…
LIVE: Gov. Tim Walz Press Conference
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday ordered Minnesota schools to stay closed through the rest of the academic year amid the COVID-19 crisis. Walz, who is a former teacher, calls it “a heartbreaking decision.” The Democratic governor says…
CHUM 16th Annual Rhubarb Festival Canceled
DULUTH, Minn. - CHUM's 16th Annual Rhubarb Festival has been canceled. CHUM says the decision to cancel the June 27 event is to ensure the safety of volunteers and attendees amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival raises about $60,000-$70,000 for…
Minnesota State Fair Will Either Run Full 12 Days or be Canceled Says GM
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - The general manager of the Minnesota State Fair says the Great Minnesota Get-Together is still on track to start on Aug. 27, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, general manager Jerry Hammer said this year’s…
Latest Minnesota COVID-19 Numbers
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Health reported 21 new deaths on Thursday morning marking the most deaths reported in a single day to date. The department also reported 2,942 confirmed cases throughout the state. Health officials have…
National Bank of Commerce Donates 8,000 N95 Masks to Duluth Hospitals
DULUTH, Minn. - With a nationwide shortage of N95 masks, and states told they must find supplies themselves, it's becoming more difficult by the day to obtain a stockpile for Northland hospitals. On Wednesday,…
Midday Update 4-23-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, April 23, 2020.
Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry Cancels Northern MN Summer Camps
DULUTH, Minn. - Summer camps have been canceled across Northern Minnesota by Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry. The organization operates Camp Hiawatha in Deer River and Camp Vermilion in Cook. The executive director tells…
Walz Expected to Keep Minnesota Schools Closed
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz is expected to announce that he’s ordering Minnesota schools to stay closed through the rest of the year amid the COVID-19 crisis. The Democratic…
Zesty Dry Rub Wing Recipe from the Kitchen of Meteorologist William Seay
DULUTH, Minn. - We’re all stuck at home making the most of cooking lunch dinner night after night, and Meteorologist William Seay wants to help spice things up in your kitchen! He…
26 Million Have Sought US Jobless Aid Since Virus Hit
WASHINGTON (AP) - More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that remains all but shut down, the government said Thursday. Roughly 26 million people have now filed for…
Morning Update 4-23-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, April 23, 2020.
12 Residents Die of COVID-19 at 1 Minnesota Senior Campus
NEW HOPE, Minn. (AP) — One of Minnesota’s deadliest outbreaks of the coronavirus in a single setting is at a senior care campus in New Hope where 12 residents have died of complications of the virus. Records reviewed by the Star…
Nearly 50 Full-Time City of Duluth Employees Laid Off
DULUTH, Minn. -- The city of Duluth is laying off nearly 50 more employees on top of dozens of temporary and seasonal positions because of a massive projected budget shortfall. A spokesperson for Mayor Emily Larson said Wednesday that 49…
Duluth School District Seeking Cloth Face Coverings
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth School District has received more than 300 donated masks so far, 100 more are needed. The masks will be used for people working in emergency childcare and for district…
Eleven-Year-Old Donates Masks and Money to Community Members
CLOQUET, Minn. - With students out of school right now, for some it can be difficult to pass the time. "She's always been into crafts. But she's never really sewed so we were trying…
Duluth Pack Gives Back in a Green Way
DULUTH, Minn. - April 22nd is Earth Day, and today, some businesses are offering promotions to give back in a green way. Duluth Pack in Canal Park, which makes canvas and leather bags and…
Pike Lake Elementary School Teachers Create A "We Miss You" Video For Students
DULUTH, Minn - Nothing says I miss you like a video filled with heartfelt messages, right? Well, teachers and staff at Pike Lake Elementary did just that to share with their students while being…
Local Cosmetic Store Serves Customers During Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - Mix Cosmetiques in Duluth is a locally-owned makeup shop that sells custom and organic homemade makeup products. Owner Lanae Rhoads attributes it to peoples' desire to still look their best, even if…
Ashland Kindergartners Drive-Up to Greet Teachers
ASHLAND, Wis. - Kindergartners around the Northland are not in school right now because of the coronavirus shutdown, but that didn't stop Ashland teachers from celebrating National Kindergarten Day with students and parents driving…
Hartley Nature Center Encourages People to Enjoy Nature on Earth Day
DULUTH, Minn.-- Today people around the world are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The Hartley Center in Duluth says they are trying to find ways to keep the community together during the…
Minnesota Increases Coronavirus Testing Capacity
ST. PAUL, Minn.-- Today was Minnesota’s deadliest day yet from Coronavirus with 19 deaths and 154 new infections. This afternoon Minnesota Governor Tim Walz held a news conference with health experts from around Minnesota…
Duluth Offers Emergency Grant Funding To Support Small Businesses During The Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - Small businesses in Duluth affected by the Coronavirus pandemic have one more day to apply for a special grant program. The Duluth 1200 Fund is handing out thousands of dollars in fast…
UW-Superior "Strongly" Considering Furloughing All Employees
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Superior is one of many higher education institutions suffering from the impacts of Covid-19. Due to substantial revenue loss, the university is "strongly" considering furloughing all faculty and…
CSAs Create Much-Needed Stability for Farms
WRENSHALL, Minn. - Several Northland farms are partnering with communities during this uncertain time to help support their businesses. CSA stands for community supported agriculture. Food Farm in Wrenshall has been participating in the…
19 Positive COVID-19 Cases Tied to Wisconsin Election, 4,800 Cases in the State
MADISON, Wis. - Nineteen people in Wisconsin have tested positive for the coronavirus after having voted in-person in the April 7 election or after having worked at the polls, the state Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday. Also,…
2 Cats in NY Become First US Pets to Test Positive for Virus
NEW YORK (AP) - Two pet cats in New York state have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first confirmed cases in companion animals in the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the federal Centers for Disease Control…
