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…
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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…
City Of Duluth Applies for EPA Grant
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Environmental Protection Agency is looking for more projects to restore wildlife habitats in the Northland. The EPA is asking the city of Duluth to apply to receive funding from the…
Two Possible Cases of Arson in Northland Last Night
DULUTH, Minn. - Three fires occurred last night in Duluth. Two of them were ruled as intentionally set. Authorities say the two arson cases happened around from about midnight to 1:30 A.M. One was on…
Wisconsin Elections Impacted by Conavirus
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Election day in Wisconsin yesterday was much different than usual because of the coronavirus pandemic. In-person voting went forward after the Supreme Court stepped in to prevent Governor Evers from postponing…
First Confirmed COVID-19 Case Reported in Sawyer County
SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. - Sawyer County, Wisconsin has its first confirmed COVID-19 case. We're told one person there tested positive and is now at home in isolation. The Sawyer County Health Department is…
Pandemic Forces Duluth News Tribune’s Parent Company To Make Cuts
DULUTH, Minn. -- During a time when so many people are turning to television and newspapers for the latest on this historic pandemic, media companies are experiencing a drastic loss of advertising revenue from businesses…
Additional Section of West Skyline Parkway Closed for Bike, Pedestrian Use
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth announced on Wednesday that new road closures will go into effect Thursday as the city continues to identify stretches of road that can be made available for healthy outdoor activity. According to…
Enbridge Seeks Permits to Build Great Lakes Oil Tunnel
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Enbridge Inc. applied Wednesday for state and federal authorization to construct an oil pipeline tunnel beneath the Michigan waterway that connects two of the Great Lakes. The…
Live: Gov. Walz Extends Stay Home Order Until May 4
ST. PAUL, Minn. -To continue Minnesota’s success in slowing the spread of COVID-19 across the state, Governor Tim Walz today extended the Stay Home Order until May 4. “What we are doing is working, Minnesota,” said Governor Walz. “We are taking this…
Walz to Announce Extension of Minnesota’s Stay-at-Home Order
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is preparing to announce an extension to his stay-at-home order, which is aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. The governor told reporters…
St. Louis County to Provide Hotel Rooms for Those Without Safe Isolation Space
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Louis County Public Health along with AEOA and partners such as CHUM is working to make sure those without a safe place to shelter if they were to test positive…
Midday Update 4-8-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 8, 2020.
St. Louis Co. Jumps to 28 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 1,154 Total Cases in Minnesota, Includes 632 Recoveries
DULUTH, Minn. - According to the Minnesota Department of Health, St. Louis County now has 28 confirmed cases of COVID-19, up from 17 cases the day before. As of Wednesday morning, the MDH website reported 1,154 total cases in the…
Sanders Drops 2020 Bid, Leaving Biden as Likely Nominee
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders, who saw his once-strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the party’s establishment lined swiftly up behind rival Joe Biden, ended his presidential bid on Wednesday, an acknowledgment that the former vice president…
Guard Members Activated to Help With Spring Flooding
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz has activated the Minnesota National Guard to help communities deal with spring flooding. Walz said COVID-19 is not the only emergency for which…
Morning Update 4-8-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 8, 2020.
Worst-Case U of M Forecast Calls for $315M Loss From Virus
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — University of Minnesota administrators are bracing for a loss of as much as $315 million in expected revenue from a $3.8 billion budget because of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to the most severe forecast presented Tuesday to…
Duluth Fire Marshall Investigating Three Separate Fires, Arson Suspected
DULUTH, Minn. - Fire crews in Duluth were busy Tuesday night responding to three fires- all of which could be linked to arson. Crews responded to a structure fire of a vacant two-story home at 213 Mesaba avenue. There was…
Local Liquor Stores Taking Extreme Measures to Keep Customers Social Distancing, Avoid Closing
Many people stuck at home in both Minnesota and Wisconsin are heading to liquor stores. But when those stores become crowded, business owners have to choose between serving customers, an following the law…
Senior Assisted Living Facility Looking for Workers During Pandemic
If you're looking for a temporary or permanent job, New Perspective Senior Living is hiring at its multiple facilities in Superior, Cloquet, and Barnum. There are 20 job openings for caregivers, cooks, housekeepers, servers,…
Home Healthcare Service Accepting More Patients to Decrease Need for Hospitalization
DULUTH, Minn.- A home health service in Duluth is doing its part to treat more people at home, while also lifting the burden off of local hospitals. Recover Health on Grand Avenue in Denfeld is…
WI Voters Still Show Up To The Polls
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Wisconsin voters are taking their civic duty seriously even as Covid-19 poses a threat to public health This week, to protect the health of residents Governor Tony Evers attempted to have the…
Best Buy Launches Curbside Pickup as More Customers Need Electronic Devices
DULUTH, Minn. - With many people taking classes or working from home and most places shut down, stores like Best Buy are staying busy to make sure everyone has the technology and resources they…
Local Addiction Help During Quarantine
DULUTH, Minn. - During this time of quarantine, people with addiction issues may have a harder time dealing with self-isolation. According to the co-founder of Recovery Alliance Duluth, technology has been a good resource with…
Families Enjoy Nice Weather at Leif Erickson Park
DULUTH, Minn. - Many people got outside on Tuesday to enjoy another nice day after the early morning showers cleared out. With most people working from home, it gives people the chance to get…
Absentee Ballots Are Up For Wisconsin Primary Elections
SUPERIOR, Wis. - While some folks are still going to the polls, more voters are taking advantage of sending their vote through the mail as absentee ballots are up. Government officials were pushing for…
Sand, Salt Collection Sites Now Open In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Spring clean-up has begun in Duluth with sand and salt collection sites now open. The goal is to collect as much sand and salt as possible from sidewalks, curbs and gutters…
Facilities to be Used for Homeless During COVID-19
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Louis County has finalized the contract for several hotels in the region to temporarily house Northlanders who need to be quarantined but do not have a safe place to go. The…
Rise in Hate Crimes Throughout Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. - As the coronavirus continues to spread across the region, the Minnesota Attorney General's office says they are seeing a rise in hate crimes. Where it's nasty comments online or someone posting…
