Wisconsin Elections Impacted by Coronavirus
SUPERIOR, Wis. - There are usually 500 absentee ballots for an election like they have in Superior next week. But officials there say they have counted about 4,000 so far. Staff says that the…
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Wisconsin GOP Says Election Should go on as Scheduled
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -Wisconsin Republicans Say Election Should be Held as Planned Tuesday Despite Governor's Request to Delay Gov. Tony Evers is calling on the Legislature to meet in special session to approve moving Wisconsin’s presidential primary to an all-mail…
Gov. Walz Rolls Out COVID-19 Data Dashboard Website
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota state government rolled out a new COVID-19 dashboard Friday as a one-stop-shop for residents to see the latest data on the state’s response to the pandemic as well as information on how to protect themselves. The…
3M Fires Back at Trump Over Order to Produce More Face Masks
Manufacturing giant 3M pushed back Friday against criticism from President Donald Trump overproduction of face masks that are badly needed by American health care workers. 3M said the administration asked it to stop exporting medical-grade masks to Canada and Latin…
LIVE: Gov. Walz Updates Minnesota on Fight Against COVID-19
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz delivers a video address to update Minnesotans on the state’s fight against COVID-19. The governor’s spokesman said Walz plans to talk about the latest numbers and the challenges ahead. According to the Minnesota Department…
Ashland: Heavy Rain, Snow Melt Cause 7.1 Million Gallons of Sewage to Overflow Into Lake Superior
ASHLAND, Wis. - According to Ashland City officials, an estimated 7,177,000 gallons of sewage waste overflowed into Lake Superior last week. The sanitary overflow started on March 29 at the City of Ashland’s Waste Water Treatment Plant and ended on…
Midday Update 4-3-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, April 3, 2020.
Minnesota: 4 More Deaths, 47 New Cases Friday
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Health reports there are 47 new cases of COVID-19 Friday morning bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 789. The total number of deaths in the state is now at 22,…
Update: Body Found in Ashland Ravine Identified
Update: ASHLAND, Wis. - Authorities in Ashland say the body of a man discovered in a ravine near Industrial Park Road on Thursday morning has been identified. The Ashland Police Department says the individual has been identified as 43-year-old Bradley…
Local Mothers, Organizations Hosting Virtual Birthing Summit
DULUTH, Minn. - Giving birth or even the thought of starting a family can be a difficult topic to deal with during the stress of the coronavirus pandemic. Thankfully, local professionals and…
Walz to Update Minnesota on COVID-19 Fight via Video Address
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz will deliver a video address Friday to update Minnesotans on the state’s fight against COVID-19. The governor’s spokesman said Walz plans to talk about…
Morning Update 4-3-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, April 3, 2020.
Hoyt Lakes Couple Celebrates Canceled Cruise in Style from Backyard
HOYT LAKES, Minn. - Vacations for just about everyone have been put on hold around the Northland. However, one couple whose cruise was canceled decided to still have some fun - even while…
Superior Woman Celebrates a Surprise 88th Birthday in Social Distanced Style
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Northlanders are doing what they can to celebrate important moments in life even if it's from afar. In the time of COVID-19, families are dealing with being apart from…
Hartel's Disposal Helping Out Employees During Pandemic
PROCTOR, Minn. - Most local companies are dealing with the fallout of COVID-19 and though trash services are considered essential businesses, they are doing their best to keep their drivers safe. Each day, Proctor-based Hartel's…
Charter Fishing Businesses Anxious for Season
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Coronavirus outbreak isn't stopping the charter fishing business in Canal Park from getting ready for another season out on Lake Superior. Alex Cusseo owns Angler Management, a charter fishing service for…
Bent Paddle Unveils New Brew
DULUTH, Minn.-- In March, breweries around the Twin Ports held an event to celebrate International Women's Day. It ended with a new brew and today they showed it off to the world. It’s named…
'Associated Builders and Contractors' Calls Out City of Duluth for Losing Costco Development
DULUTH, Minn. - Costco no longer plans to build a long-awaited store in Duluth. The company was planning to build near the intersection of Haines Road and West Arrowhead Road. The real…
Superior Dog Park Closes Amid Coronavirus Concerns
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- One of the brighter sides of being at home is getting to go outside with your pets but since last weekend dog owners in superior have lost one of those places to take their pooch. Governor Evers'…
A Covid-19 Surge Predicted For The Spring In The Northland
DULUTH, Minn - Covid-19 is continuing to impact millions around the world. Medical professionals are now saying there could be a spike in the number of cases in Minnesota. Many health models on…
Local Company Creates 3-D Face Shields For Medical Professionals
DULUTH, Minn. - The need for more personal protective equipment continues to be a concern for many area healthcare facilities. A local company is printing 3-D face shields for healthcare workers in the…
St. Louis County Jail to Continue Release of Some Inmates to Help Slow Spread of COVID-19
DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis County Jail is taking some precautions for what it believes will help prevent a large COVID-19 outbreak inside its walls. St. Louis County Sheriff Ross Litman…
Whole Foods Co-Op Implements "Safe Shopping" Protocols
DULUTH, Minn. - With many local businesses closing, Whole Foods Co-op has remained opened during the Covid-19 pandemic and staff are practicing safe ways to shop. Plexiglass shields have been installed to enforce…
Coronavirus Impacts RV Businesses
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - It isn't all bad news for RV sales. There have been some cases where medical personnel and others are purchasing RVs in efforts to self-isolate. Not only do RVs provide a sense…
Businesses Take Steps to Combat Coronavirus
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Other local businesses are taking extra precautions against the coronavirus. Paul Davis Restoration in Superior, which helps with fire, water and mold damage for residential and commercial buildings, say if any cases…
Butcher Shops Experience Surge in Business
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Local butchers like Superior Meats are also experiencing a surge in sales due to the coronavirus. Areas of the register are marked off so people don't get too close. According to management,…
Gov Walz: ‘Strong Possibility’ Students Won’t Return to the Classroom This Year
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says there is a "strong possibility" that in-person classes will be canceled for the rest of the school year. Under the current stay-at-home order schools will remain closed until May 4. However, during his…
Ashland Police Investigating Body Found in Ravine
ASHLAND, Wis. - Authorities in Ashland are investigating the discovery of a body near Industrial Park. According to the Ashland Police Department, the department received a call from a person around 8:19 a.m. on Thursday who said they may have…
Judge Won’t Delay Wisconsin Election but Extends Voting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday declined to postpone Wisconsin’s presidential primary over the health threat from the new coronavirus, but he ordered that people be given an extra six days beyond Tuesday’s election for absentee voting.…
The DTA Announces More Service Changes
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Transit Authority announced on Thursday that more changes are coming to service routes starting next week. Beginning April 5, weekday services will be moving to the same “limited” schedule currently offered on Saturdays which still…
