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Freezer Sales Jump As Pandemic Continues

DULUTH, Minn - Appliance stores are getting a little more business these days. Freezer sales are skyrocketing as the coronavirus pandemic continues around the world. As people are spending more time indoors, they are purchasing…

Shipping Takes Precautions for COVID-19

DULUTH, Minn. - The shipping industry is yet another sector that is being impacted by the coronavirus. The Duluth Seaway Port Authority tells us that several precautions are being taken in the midst of the…

Douglas County Confirms New Cases of COVID-19

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. - Douglas County Public Health says there are now five individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the county. Additionally, the public health department says three other family members are symptomatic but have not been tested…

Trump Signs $2.2T Stimulus After Swift Congressional Votes

WASHINGTON-President Donald Trump has signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress this week. The package will support businesses, rush resources to overburdened health care providers and help struggling families during…

Wisconsin: 842 COVID-19 Confirmed Cases, 13 Deaths

MADISON, Wis. (FOX 9) - Thirteen people have now died from COVID-19 and 842 others have tested positive for the virus in Wisconsin as of Friday afternoon. This marks the largest daily increase in Wisconsin, with 135 more confirmed cases and five more deaths…

Downtown Duluth Skywalk System to Close for Two Weeks

DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth announced the temporary closure of the downtown Duluth skywalk system. The entire skywalk will be shut down for two weeks starting at 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 27 until April 13 in accordance with…

Two More COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Minnesota

(FOX 9) - Two more people have died from the coronavirus in Minnesota, bringing the total number of deaths in the state to four since the outbreak began.  As of Friday, there are now 398 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota, although…

Midday Update 3-27-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, March 27, 2020.

Duluth Dylan Fest 2020 Canceled

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Dylan Fest 2020 has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Duluth Dylan Fest organizers announced the cancellation early Friday morning. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Duluth Dylan Fest 2020 will not…

COVID-19 Death Reported in Gogebic County

GOGEBIC COUNTY, Mich. - The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department received notice on Thursday of the area’s first COVID-19 related death. WUPHD says the elderly male was a resident of Gogebic County and did have underlying health issues. He was…

Morning Update 3-27-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, March 27, 2020.

Two Dane County Jail Inmates Have Coronavirus

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Two inmates in the Dane County Jail in Madison have tested positive for COVID-19 and results are pending on another six inmates who are in isolation. The Dane County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday night that all of…

Cloquet Businesses Prepare For "Stay-at-Home" Order

CLOQUET, Minn. - Gordy's Hi-Hat, a popular restaurant in the Northland still plans on being open during the order all while celebrating their 60th year. The owners, Gordy and Marilyn, are currently healthy and quarantining…

Pine Knot News Receives Journalism Grant

CLOQUET, Minn. - Amid the Covid-19 crisis some small essential businesses, like newspapers, remain operational and one local publication has received a big grant. On Wednesday, the Facebook Journalism Project announced that several media…

First Coronavirus Death Reported in Northland

IRON COUNTY, Wis. -- A person has died from coronavirus in Iron County, which is also the first known death caused by the virus in the Northland region. The Iron County Public Health Department did not name the city or…

One Roof Receives Federal Grant

DULUTH, Minn.-- An organization in Duluth that has been helping people make repairs and renovations to their homes just got some much-needed help. One Roof Community Housing was awarded $225,000 from the Community Development…

Healthcare Systems Prepare for COVID-19 Surge

DULUTH, Minn. - Local healthcare systems are preparing for a surge in coronavirus cases in the Northland. Healthcare officials warn that more than two million Minnesotans could get COVID-19 before the end of…

St. Luke's Employee Tests Positive for Coronavirus

DULUTH, Minn.-St. Luke's has confirmed that one of their employees has tested positive for coronavirus. A spokesperson for the hospital said the infection was not a result of their work at St. Luke’s, but it was travel related. St. Luke's…

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