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…
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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…
President Trump Approves Minnesota Disaster Declaration
(FOX 9) - President Donald Trump has approved a disaster declaration in Minnesota due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This declaration allows for federal funding to aid the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain nonprofits in areas impacted by coronavirus. Earlier…
Trump Removes Watchdog Tapped for $2T Virus Rescue Oversight
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has removed the inspector general tapped to chair a special oversight board for the $2.2 trillion economic relief package on the coronavirus, the latest in a series of steps Trump has taken to confront government…
St. Louis County Working to Provide Temporary Housing to the Homeless Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - St. Louis County says they are in the process of finalizing contracts with several hotels to provide temporary housing to individuals experiencing homelessness who do not have a safe place to quarantine. “Providing shelter to…
Minnesota House Passes New Protection for Front-Line Workers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s coronavirus infection count surpassed 1,000 Tuesday, as lawmakers moved closer to passing legislation to ensure first responders and health care workers on the front lines of the battle against COVID-19 qualify for workers compensation, even if…
City of Superior Announces Restrictions on Beaches
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The City of Superior says it will be limiting access to its beaches in an effort to comply with Governor Evers’ Executive Order. According to a recent press release from the…
Live: Governor Walz Provides an Update on COVID-19 Cases in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Walz along with the Minnesota Department of Health provide an update on COVID-19 cases in Minnesota.
Wisconsin Voting Underway Despite Virus
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Elections Commission reported Tuesday morning that it had received no reports of polling places being unable to open as planned. There had already been plans…
Midday Update 4-7-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, April 7, 2020.
Minnesota hits 1,069 COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 34 deaths
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota has now surpassed 1,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in the state. The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,069 COVID-19 cases as of Tuesday morning, up 83 cases from the day before. According to the MDH website,…
Morning Update 4-7-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, April 7, 2020.
Wisconsin Voting Underway Despite Virus
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin is asking hundreds of thousands of voters to ignore a stay-at-home order in the midst of a pandemic to participate in Tuesday’s presidential primary election, becoming a test case for dozens of states struggling to balance public…
Superior Mayor’s Longtime Chief of Staff to Retire
SUPERIOR, The Mayor of Superior's right-hand-woman, Rani Gill, is retiring after 30 years serving the city as the mayor's Chief of Staff. Gill has served six different Superior mayors, and was actually the first official…
U.S., Wisconsin Supreme Courts Rule Against Evers; Election Day Stands
SUPERIOR, Wis.- After going through three changes in the span of one day, Wisconsin Elections will carry on as normal. Rulings from both the Wisconsin and U.S. Supreme Courts now make Wisconsin the…
Nemadji Golf Course Prepares for Spring Season
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The first full week of April usually means the Masters Tournament and the start of golf season. But just like the tournament, the start of golf season in the Northland is postponed.…
Visit Duluth Launches Virtual Summer Tour
DULUTH, Minn. - With summer just a few months away, many people are having to cancel their normal trips to Duluth, which will impact the tourism industry. But now, people can virtually visit Duluth…
148th Fighter Wing Makes Masks
DULUTH, Minn.-- Members of the 148th Fighter Wing have a new type of mission right now, making home-made masks to keep service men and women safe during the outbreak. This comes as the CDC recommends…
The Downtown Clean And Safe Team Sanitizes Some Of The Most Touched Areas
DULUTH, Minn - The Downtown Clean and Safe Team is taking the necessary steps to make sure the Duluth community is kept safe during this pandemic. The Clean and Safe Team is…
Windows Filled With Teddy Bears Brings Positivity To Local Neighborhoods
DULUTH, Minn. - It's been a "beary" sight to see the community getting creative and connecting during this uncertain time as Covid-19 continues. The Duluth Public Library is inviting more residents to spread positivity…
Researchers Needs Help With Collecting Data From Local Streams
DULUTH, Minn - Northland researchers are looking for volunteers to help them collect data to monitor spring water flow in area streams. This is the time when researchers would be out getting their own…
Top Wisconsin Court Blocks Governor’s Move to Delay Election
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Monday ruled that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers could not postpone the state’s presidential primary, striking down his order to move the election to June over…
Superior Street Reconstruction Begins
DULUTH, Minn. - It all started back in 2018 for a project that includes a new street, underground utilities, sidewalks, and lighting. Now the project is nearing the finish line. The final phase…
Groceries Given to Students in Need
DULUTH, Minn. - Lincoln Park Boys and Girls Club is partnering with Ecolibrium 3, a local non-profit in Duluth, to supply groceries for students who need them. The groceries are provided for kids 18…
YMCA Offers Free Meals to Kids
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth YMCA is working with other local businesses and organizations to provide Grab & Go meals for kids along with personal hygiene items. Children ages 18 and under qualify for the…
Walz Expects to Extend Stay-at-Home Through End of April
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota has one of the lowest COVID-19 infection rates in the country but the state must not get complacent, Gov. Walz said Monday, as he prepared to extend a stay-at-home order that he imposed nearly two weeks…
U of Minnesota Summer Classes to be Online Only
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - The University of Minnesota has announced that summer classes will be online only because of concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. University President Joan Gabel made the announcement in a system-wide email Monday. “While we manage through the immediate concerns…
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Moved to Intensive Care
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened Monday, just a day after he was admitted for what were said to be routine tests…
Live: Gov. Tim Walz Provides Update on the COVID-19 Situation
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Fox 9) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state leaders provide an update on the COVID-19 situation
