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North Shore Railroad Cancels Rides

DULUTH, Minn.-- The Lake Superior Railroad Museum in Duluth has been closed since March and is affecting the Northshore Railroad's tourism plans for the summer. The railroad has canceled all train rides for the month…

Traffic Fatalities Grow During Stay-At-Home Order

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - Fatal traffic crashes in Minnesota have still jumped lately, despite the big drop in traffic volume. It's a surprising trend. While the density of traffic has decreased a lot throughout…

First COVID-19 Related Death Reported in St. Louis County

  UPDATE: DULUTH, Minn. - St. Louis County officials say the Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed a male in his 70’s is the first COVID-19 related death in the county. Health officials are aware of additional deaths in the…

IRS Speeds up Coronavirus Check Printing

(FOX 9) - Americans hard hit financially due to the fallout from the coronavirus who are anxiously waiting for cash relief may catch a break. FOX Business has learned that the Internal Revenue Service has sped up its process and is now targeting “early next week” for…

Midday Update 4-9-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, April 9, 2020.

Longtime Duluth City Attorney Gunnar Johnson Resigns

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth City Attorney Gunnar Johnson has resigned from his position effective immediately. According to a Thursday press release from the city, Johnson has resigned "to explore other career opportunities." “We are grateful for Mr. Johnson’s many years…

16.8M Americans Thrown Out of Work as Economic Toll Rises

NEW YORK (AP) — A staggering 16.8 million Americans have been thrown onto the unemployment rolls in just three weeks, underscoring the speed with which the coronavirus outbreak has brought world economies to a near standstill. Meanwhile, world leaders and…

Morning Update 4-9-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, April 9, 2020.

Fatal Crashes Surge, Despite Fewer on State Roadways

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — There’s been a sharp increase in the number of traffic fatalities in Minnesota in recent weeks, even as a stay-at-home order is in place because of the coronavirus. The state Office of Traffic Safety notes…

Local Peace Corps Members Evacuated

GRAND MARAIS, Minn. - In the first time in Peace Corps history, more than 7,000 volunteers were evacuated from their respective countries. Grand Marais resident Bill Hansen was one volunteer and was evacuated from…

Gordy's Hi-Hat Opens For 60th Season

After delaying for about three weeks, opening day for Gordy's Hi-Hat in Cloquet has finally arrived. As COVID-19 continues to be a concern, Gordy's is going back to their roots. Customers can now enjoy those…

First “Saltie” of Season Arrives

DULUTH, Minn.-- The first saltwater ship of the 2020 shipping season has made its way to Duluth. The Federal Churchill is a 656-foot ship from the Marshall Islands. The vessel is finishing up a full…

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