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Northland Cancellations, Postponements Due to COVID-19

To add your cancellation to this list, email news@fox21online.com. *UPDATE - March 17: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has ordered a statewide ban on all gatherings of more than 10 people as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 and closed all…

Eveleth Feeling Broad Impacts of COVID-19

EVELETH, Minn. - The coronavirus and its far-reaching effects are hitting Iron Range businesses. Streets in Eveleth were mostly empty Sunday as people were heeding the government's warnings and staying home and businesses…

Storms, Tornadoes Damage Homes, Businesses in Midwest, South

Strong storms that brought tornadoes, high winds, hail and rain to parts of the Midwest and South caused extensive damage in some areas but no deaths, officials said Sunday. Tornadoes were spotted in Arkansas, Illinois and Iowa as thunderstorms swept…

Goodwill Closes Due to Shelter-In-Place Order

DULUTH, Minn.-- Shelter-in-place orders in Minnesota and Wisconsin have caused Goodwill stores to shut down for the next two weeks. Goodwill is asking that people hold off on donations for now. People have been…

Angler's Isolation: Fishing on the Brule River

BRULE, Wis.- Since solitary outdoor activities in state parks are considered essential in Governor Tony Evers's Safer-at-Home order, some anglers took advantage of that, casting their rods on the Brule River. The babbling brooks…

Wussow's Adds Drive-Thru Window

DULUTH, Minn.-- Wussow's Concert Cafe in West Duluth had to lay off all of their employees due to the state's Coronavirus regulations. So owner Jason Wussow and his wife Tina got creative to keep…

Mission Creek Church Hosts Pop-Up Pantry

DULUTH, Minn.-- Ruby's Pantry has been helping people in the Northland get affordable groceries. Today they were lending a hand at mission creek church in Fond du Lac. Ruby's hosted a pop-up pantry there.…

Gloria Dei Warming Shelter to Close March 31st

DULUTH, Minn. - The Gloria Dei Warming Shelter will close on March 31st, the shelter announced on Saturday in a press release. CHUM Drop-In Center will remain open overnight after March 31st but will have more restrictions on what the…

Minnesota Officials Report Fifth Coronavirus Death

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Department of Health on Saturday confirmed the state's fifth death from the coronavirus. The recent health department report shows that COVID-19 cases have increased to 441, up 43 from Friday, with 30 patients hospitalized. The…

City Prepares For Snow in the Weekend Forecast

DULUTH, Minn. - With more snow in the forecast for the Northland, city officials tell us plow drivers are at full capacity and are prepared to hit the roads. Crews are continuing to pay…

B&B Market Donates Groceries to People in Need

CLOQUET, Minn. - It all started on Tuesday when a State Farm employee in Cloquet donated one-hundred pounds of ground beef to the local B&B market. "And the ball just started rolling. We've had…

Canal Park Brewing Offers Beer Delivery

DULUTH, Minn. - While many local restaurants have found ways to make their foods available for delivery and curbside service, some local breweries will now deliver beer right to your door. Starting Friday,…

2020 Duluth Dylan Festival Canceled

DULUTH, Minn. - The 2020 Duluth Dylan Festival is the latest event to be canceled because of the Coronavirus. This year's festival was supposed to run May 16-24, which would have been Bob…

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…

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