Thousands Without Power After Spring Storm
DULUTH, Minn.-- An overnight March storm ripped through the Northland, bringing a mix of rain, snow, and flooding. One of the four pine trees on Brighton Beach,…
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Thailand Elephant Park Promises to Scrap Tourist Rides because of Virus
(CNN) — Elephants forced to perform tricks and carry tourists in a Thailand park are to be liberated from their controversial work as a consequence of the coronavirus, the park's owner says. Anchalee Kalampichit, the owner of Maesa Elephant Camp in Chiang Mai, northern…
People Escape, Pets Die in Barnum Township Structure Fire
BARNUM TOWNSHIP, Minn. -- A fire broke out at a home on the 4100-block of Country Road 6 in the Barnum Township shortly after noon on Sunday, according to the Carlton County Sheriff's Office. Everyone inside the home was able…
St. Louis County Recorder's Office Offering Drive-Up Service By Appointment
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Recorder's Office in Duluth will begin offering drive-up service on Monday, March 30. The service is available by appointment between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Officials say the service is…
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…
Banks Experiencing Decrease in Transaction Volume During Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - Banks have been experiencing a mix of customer response amid the COVID-19 crisis. National Bank of Commerce tells Fox 21 that they have been experiencing a decrease in transaction volume, however,…
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…
Nearly Naked Ruck Took Place Virtually In Light of COVID-19 Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - The annual Nearly Naked Ruck March was postponed this year, but ruckers still got a chance to hike with each other virtually and support veterans. Hundreds of ruckers across the…
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…
Governor Walz Signs $330 Million COVID-19 Aid Package
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Governor Walz signed a COVID-19 aid package totaling $330 million for Minnesota's response to the virus. The legislature passed the bill with broad bipartisan support on March…
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…
Local Businesses Team Up to Donate Meals to St. Luke's Employees
DULUTH, Minn. - A few local businesses in Duluth are working together to give back during this global pandemic. The owner of the Rambler and Mid Coast Catering has teamed up with the…
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…
Former Duluth City Councilor Among Navy Reserves Deployed to Aid Italy
DULUTH, Minn.-- Italy has been hit hard with the Coronavirus. The country has more 86,000 cases and about 9,000 deaths related to the pandemic. Now, the US is sending military reserves overseas to lend…
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…
Blue Heron Trading Company In Duluth Donates To CHUM Food Shelf
DULUTH, Minn. - Blue Heron Trading Company in Duluth is also helping to give back to the community for its 35th anniversary. Every year the houseware store hosts an annual food drive at its…
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…
Duluth Changes Trails for Social Distancing Purposes
DULUTH, Minn. - As everyone is being told to keep their distance from others, Duluth city leaders want to make that easier even while people are outside. The city is hoping to route people…
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…
Costco Cancels Purchase Agreement for Arrowhead, Haines Road Location
DULUTH, Minn. - Costco will no longer be building its long-awaited store in Duluth. According to Dave Holappa of Holappa Commercial Real Estate, earlier this week Costco canceled its purchase agreement for the Arrowhead Road location. Last year the planning…
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…
Changes Made to Essentia Health Urgent Care, Convenient Care Locations
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health has announced new changes to their urgent care locations that will go into effect at 7:00 p.m. Friday until further notice. The changes include: Urgent care services will be offered at the Essentia Health-West Duluth…
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…
