ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz says the 2020 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener has been postponed until next year because of the coronavirus outbreak. This year’s 73rd annual event was set to be held next month in Otter…
MADISON, Wis. - The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin crossed 1,500 on Wednesday, with 24 deaths. Douglas County is now reporting its seventh case. The latest figures from state and local health departments show the coronavirus continues to…
CLOQUET, Minn. - The City of Cloquet announced the closure of all outdoor play structures, including playgrounds and athletic facilities, effective immediately in continued response to the coronavirus pandemic. The city says sidewalks, trails, and other outdoor public areas will…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 1, 2020.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Health said Wednesday five more people have died of coronavirus complications, bringing the state’s death toll to 17. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continued to climb as expected with 70…
(AP) - Wimbledon was canceled on Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, the first time since World War II that the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament won’t be played. Britain imposed a nationwide…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republican legislative leaders said for the first time Wednesday that they support temporarily waiving a one-week waiting period for people to receive unemployment benefits as part of a state aid package in response to the…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge was set to hear arguments Wednesday on why he should postpone Wisconsin’s spring election as the coronavirus continues to sweep across the state. The election is still set to go on as scheduled…
DULUTH, Minn. - One thing you’re still allowed to do under a ‘Stay at Home’ order is get outside and enjoy the great outdoors with social distancing in mind. Many animals in the Northland are…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 1, 2020.
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The state has closed adult daycare centers across Minnesota to prevent the coronavirus from spreading among thousands of seniors and disabled people they serve. The Minnesota Department of Human Services in a letter to 220 licensed…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Public Library is improvising a new way to help give families a chance to still enjoy storytime during the coronavirus outbreak. The All-star Storytime series is now the…
DULUTH, Minn. - The owner of the popular At Sara's Table Chester Creek Cafe in Duluth says she's fully closing her restaurant until further notice. In a post on the restaurant's Facebook page Tuesday,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Businesses that have been deemed essential are trying to find the balance between protecting its workers while staying open for customers. Wal-Mart announced it's going to start taking employees' temperatures at stores…
WISCONSIN - In Wisconsin, the Department of Workforce Development has seen new applications for unemployment go from a steady 6,000 a week to 115,679 just last week. The DWD said it received 1.5 million…
DULUTH, Minn.-- The warm weather couldn't have come at a better time. Coronavirus may be changing our normal routine but it isn't keeping people from enjoying the trails around Duluth. “It’s a beautiful day. Don't…
CLOQUET, Minn.- Cloquet Public Schools launched their Distance Learning Plan for the rest of the year. Elementary School-aged children will receive paper packets weekly to work on at home. Staff will be in charge…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota National Guard arrived in St. Louis County Tuesday morning to deliver hundreds of cots for a potential COVID-19 shelter. According to officials, while they've planned for pandemics in the past, none…
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Duluth International Airport is experiencing a severe drop in passengers and a delay to expand service from Delta. Airport Executive Director Tom Werner says flights in an out of DLH have…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Damiano Center is serving meals to kids through its 'Kids Kitchen' program. It normally provides academic support and interaction for the students, but now because of social distancing, they program…
MINONG, Wis. - At Northwood School in Minong, library media specialist Stephanie Birdsill started a daily Facebook live event called 'Evergreen Storytime.' She reads a picture book to younger elementary kids and…
DULUTH, Minn. - Tuesday, Bent Paddle Brewing and Clyde Iron Works hosted a "Free Farmer's Market" for the public in need. In partnership with Sysco Foods, Pier B Resort Hotel and the 2020 Census,…
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Public Schools' teachers and students are using this week to get familiar with online learning tools like Google Classroom. Superintendent Bill Gronseth tells us the district is making sure…
DULUTH, Minn - One of Duluth's largest events has now been canceled as Covid-19 continues to be a huge concern around the world. Grandma's Marathon, which was scheduled for June, will no longer…
PROCTOR, Minn. - A local business in Proctor is hosting a community food table for those in need. Troy's Service Center is hosting the program, which is open to anybody in the surrounding areas,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Even though the buildings are closed, the schools are still open. "We're constantly trying to work with each other, meet with each other to figure out what the best ways to…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Students, regents and some state lawmakers are criticizing the University of Minnesota for shortchanging students with a refund of only $1,200 for room and board after having to move off campus because of the coronavirus pandemic. A…
DULUTH, Minn. - On Monday night Duluth police responded to a report of criminal damage to property to two superior street businesses. Officers arrested a twenty-six-year-old individual for breaking windows at the Electric Fetus…
(FOX 9) - Minnesota families will not get $500 stimulus checks for dependent children over the age of 16, something that U.S. Rep. Angie Craig says is "a real problem" that Congress needs to address. Last week's $2.2 trillion coronavirus package will deliver $1,200 to most…
