Local Boy Scouts Donate Popcorn to Chum
DULUTH, Minn.-- Millions of Americans across the country are going to their local food banks as paychecks are disappearing. Here in Duluth, one local organization is doing what they can to help out. Local Boy…
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Hermantown Businesses Can Now Sell To-Go Liquor
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Hermantown area businesses are now being allowed to sell takeout liquor for the duration of the pandemic. The Hermantown City Council recently approved an ordinance allowing businesses with a liquor license…
Lester Park Golf Course Closed For The Season
DULUTH, Minn. - After announcing a series of budget shortcomings amid the Coronivirus pandemic, the City of Duluth is closing the Lester Park Golf Course. Friends of Duluth Public Golf works in collaboration with the…
B&B Market Sees Rise In Food Donations
CLOQUET, Minn. - The B&B Market in Cloquet has received over 57,000 dollars in donations to help members of the Cloquet community and beyond. Almost a month ago the market began giving…
Fire Departments Prepare For Statewide Mask Drive
CLOQUET, Minn. - Governor Tim Walz issued the homemade mask drive this week, and now fire departments across the state are getting ready to participate. Over at station number one in Cloquet, they have…
In-Person Appointments Can Still be Made in Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - Even during this time of coronavirus, it is still important with those with a heart condition to be in touch with healthcare professionals. Medical professionals say if patient symptoms are more urgent…
Chiropractors Keep Offices Clean
DULUTH, Minn. - Chiropractic clinics are also keeping to CDC recommendations during this coronavirus pandemic. Chester Creek Chiropractic is a relatively new business, and according to officials, many patients are putting chiropractic visits on pause,…
Party Businesses Struggle During COVID-19 Outbreak
DULUTH, Minn. - A local business owner is in a unique position, having one business say open while another closed. London Road Rental has been deemed an essential business by the state of…
Senate Approves $500B Virus Aid Deal; Sends to House
WASHINGTON (AP) — A nearly $500 billion coronavirus aid package flew through the Senate on Tuesday after Congress and the White House reached a deal to replenish a small business payroll fund…
Republicans Sue to Stop Extension of Wisconsin Stay-at-Home Order
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Legislature asked the Conservative-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday to block an order from Gov. Tony Evers’ administration extending a stay-at-home order until May 26. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate…
U of Minn. to Freeze Tuition Next School Year
(AP) - The University of Minnesota will freeze tuition for most students next school year in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The tuition freeze applies to all students on the university’s five campuses except for those enrolled in three professional…
Gov. Tony Evers Declares State of Emergency Due to Wildfire Conditions
MADISON, Wis. – On Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers declared a statewide State of Emergency in Wisconsin in response to elevated wildfire conditions throughout the state. “Our first priority is protecting the people of Wisconsin and this executive order helps us…
Midday Update 4-21-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, April 21, 2020.
17 More Minnesotans Die of COVID-19 as State’s Death Toll Hits 160
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Seventeen more Minnesotans have died from COVID-19, raising the state’s death toll to 160, the Minnesota Department of Health reported Tuesday. The 17 new deaths tied a high set last Friday. The department also reported 97 new…
Blandin Paper Mill in Grand Rapids Announces Temporary Shutdown
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) — UPM Blandin paper mill in Grand Rapids is temporarily shutting down because of the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. UPM Blandin cites market forces for shutting down its Grand Rapids mill. “The global response…
Schumer: Deal Reached on Major Parts of $500B Virus Aid
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says an agreement has been reached on major elements of a nearly $500 billion coronavirus aid package for small businesses, as well as additional…
Morning Update 4-21-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, April 21, 2020.
Officials Link 7 Wisconsin Virus Cases to In-Person Voting
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Officials have identified seven people who appear to have contracted the coronavirus through activities related to the April 7 election in Wisconsin, Milwaukee’s health commissioner said. Commissioner…
Hometown Heroes: 4/20/20
DULUTH, Minn. -- FOX 21 is highlighting local front-line workers who are giving their all for the community during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are just a few of our Hometown Heroes from…
Hibbing Taconite To Lay Off 650 Employees
Hibbing Taconite will be idling its plant in the beginning of May and laying off 650 of its 750 employees. This comes after Northshore Mining announced hundreds of layoffs in Babbitt and Silver Bay, and Keetac Mine announced hundreds of…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Lakes 10 Cinema
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - While movie theaters are currently shut down, Marcus Lakes 10 Cinema has decided to start selling large bags of their popcorn for curbside pickup. "Beforehand, company-wide, we had a program, when we…
Businesses Work to Give Meals for Workers
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- As the fight against Coronavirus goes on, people are showing their appreciation for the healthcare and other essential workers. Leading some businesses to come together to try and say thank you. Two…
Veterinarians Help During Time of Crisis
DULUTH, Minn. - A local veterinary clinic in Duluth is still open as it is considered an essential business, but it is also taking extra precautions. Leadership from Dougherty Veterinary Clinic on East 14th Street…
DNR Increasing Burning Restrictions
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Minnesota DNR is adding restrictions to burning permits and asking people to lower the number of recreational fires. The combination of melting snow, low humidity, and lots of wind that comes with…
Physical Therapists Change the Way They Do Business
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Local physical therapy clinics are seeing a dramatic decrease in customers in recent weeks as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Superior's Center for Muscle and Joint Therapy is one business that's having…
City Announcing Potential $25-30 Million in Budgetary Loss Due to COVID-19
DULUTH, Minn. - Mayor Larson and her team announced they are expecting a growing budget gap as high as $25-30 million with the lack of tourism tax revenue a big reason why. The "Hotel…
Duluth Pastry Chef Spreading Sweetness, Safety with Delivery of Cakes, Masks
DULUTH, Minn.- A local pastry chef who was hoping to open a new storefront in Downtown Duluth is continuing to bring sweetness to people, with an added bonus. The owner of Sweet Exchange is…
Hotels Step Up to Help Healthcare Workers
DULUTH, Minn. - One local hotel is stepping up to help healthcare workers. The AmericInn by the Miller Hill Mall is having a special rate for them during the pandemic. Right now, people staying at…
West Duluth Sewing and Design Selling Handmade Masks to Stay Afloat
DULUTH, Minn.- At first, West Duluth Sewing and Design's foray into making masks started with a donation. Now it's their only real income, with cancelled proms and weddings slowing business. A nursing home in…
Wisconsin Governor Unveils 'Badger Bounce Back' Plan For Reopening State
MADISON, Wis. (FOX 9) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced his “Badger Bounce Back” plan Monday, which outlines the criteria for the state to be able to reopen its economy in phases amid the COVID-19…
