MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature was poised Thursday to pass a $330 million financial aid package to help soften the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic that has sickened more than 300 people and claimed two lives in the…
BAYFIELD CO., Wis. - On Thursday the Bayfield County Health Department confirmed a second case of COVID-19 in Bayfield County. This case is also considered the first known case related to community spread in the county. The lab-confirmed positive case…
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed a second death due to COVID-19 as the number of people hospitalized in the state continues to rise. As of Thursday morning, the MDH reported 41 hospitalizations up from…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, March 26, 2020.
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Gov. Tony Evers has decided to close the state Capitol building in Madison as the coronavirus crisis deepens in Wisconsin. The Department of Administration closed the building at 8 a.m. Thursday morning. The building will remain closed…
WASHINGTON (Fox Business) - The number of Americans filing for unemployment surged to 3.28 million last week, shattering a decades-old record in jobless claims as the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses around the country to shutter their doors. The number eclipsed the previous record of 695,000…
DULUTH, Minn. - This week's Cooking Connection features a quick, easy appetizer that anyone could make while stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic. Chef Arlene Coco is a regional cooking instructor…
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner says another person has died of coronavirus complications. That brings the number of COVID-19-related deaths in Wisconsin to eight. The latest victim is a 57-year-old woman from West Allis who died shortly…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, March 26, 2020.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court has agreed to hear PolyMet Mining Inc.’s appeal of a ruling that canceled three permits needed for its proposed copper-nickel mine in northeastern…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic. The unanimous vote Wednesday came…
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken has temporarily amended the department's grooming policy to not allow facial hair so officers can safely wear N95 masks if needed during the coronavirus…
DULUTH, Minn. - The northern division of the Salvation Army, which includes all of North Dakota and Minnesota, is one of many organizations working to help people get through this pandemic. And now,…
DULUTH, Minn.- With discussions around the country about a potential vaccine or drug being developed to treat COVID-19, local experts are speaking out about the reality of treating the virus so soon. While President…
DULUTH, Minn.- Governor Tim Walz's stay-at-home order came at the heels of St. Louis County announcing the discovery of its third case of Coronavirus on Wednesday. The woman is in her late…
DULUTH, Minn.-- Monday night, the Duluth School Board discussed the final three candidates for superintendent, with the intent of choosing the right person for the job. The three finalists for the position were John…
DULUTH, Minn.-- The nicer weather combined with social distancing and people being out of work has meant a busier Park Point these days. People have been using their extra time to walk along the…
DULUTH, Minn.-- Crooked Pint in Duluth tells us they've seen an increase in takeout orders over the last week. Those orders have allowed the restaurant to keep a handful of employees working. Crooked Pint’s…
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz issued a two-week-stay-at-home order during his Wednesday afternoon press conference. The order will take effect Friday, March 27 at 11:59 p.m. and will be…
DULUTH, Minn. - There's now a designated drop-off site for the community to donate medical supplies to Essentia Health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Donors can drive up to a loading dock around the back…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Restaurants everywhere have switched their business over to carry-out and delivery. Now, one Superior business is delivering grocery products to its customers. KD's Restaurant has seen a big decline in business…
DULUTH, Minn. - Local businesses are getting more creative during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Bulldog Pizza in Duluth is now selling pizza kits for families to make their own pies at home. Each kit comes…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Car dealerships like Benna Ford in Superior are still open for business, but things have changed a bit. Different managers and different sales people are in the office ever day…
DULUTH, Minn. - Jefferson Lines in Duluth is still running bus routes during the pandemic, but they have made a few adjustments to follow along with federal and state mandates. The bus line will…
DULUTH, Minn - St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth has announced they have laid off seven employees in positions that... leadership says are not essential during the pandemic. They are also temporarily cutting hours for workers…
NORTHLAND - Many businesses in various industries are hoping to fill openings and give workers some relief during this pandemic. Across the Northland, non-essential businesses have closed up shop. Many were forced to lay off…
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health has opened a drop-off site for community donations at its Miller Hill Health Plaza. Essentia says they are seeking donations of: Medical-grade N95 masks Unopened medical-grade personal protective…
MADISON, Wis. (FOX 9) - Wisconsin now has 585 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including six deaths related to the virus. This marks an increase of 128 cases from Tuesday and raises the total amount of deaths by one. Wisconsin had…
