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Evers Administration Closes State Capitol
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…
US Unemployment Claims Shatter Record as Coronavirus Hammers Economy
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…
Arlene Coco's Healthy Cooking Features Easy Classic Hummus Recipe
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…
Wisconsin Reports 8th Coronavirus Death
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…
Morning Update 3-26-20
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.
Minnesota Supreme Court Agrees to Hear PolyMet Permit Appeal
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…
Senate Unanimously Passes Massive Coronavirus Aid Plan
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 Police Officers Shave Beards For Safe Fit With N95 Masks
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…
Statewide Salvation Army Receives Big Match Donation
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,…
UMD Professor Stresses Importance of Long Clinical Trials for Any Potential COVID-19 Drugs
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…
With Third Coronavirus Case in St. Louis County, Officials Urge No Travel
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…
School Board Chooses Next Superintendent
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…
Park Point Sees Increase in Activity
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…
Crooked Pint Staying Strong During Pandemic
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…
Gov. Tim Walz Issues Two-Week Stay-at-Home Order
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…
Essentia Opens Drop-Off Location for Community Donations
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 Restaurant Offering Bulk Grocery Delivery
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…
Bulldog Pizza Sells Pizza Kits During Global Pandemic
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…
How are Car Dealerships Dealing with the Coronavirus
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…
Jefferson Lines Running Bus Routes During Pandemic
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…
St. Luke's Hospital Issues Layoffs And Temporarily Cuts Hours
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…
Multiple Essential Businesses Are On The Hunt For Employees
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…
Essentia Health Opens Drop-Off Site for Community Donations
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…
Wisconsin: 585 COVID-19 Cases, 6 Deaths
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…
Gov. Tim Walz to Announce New Restrictions in Statewide Coronavirus Response
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Fox 9) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is expected to announce new statewide restrictions during his 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday that will be aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus. …
Midday Update 3-25-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, March 25, 2020.
Third COVID-19 Case Confirmed in St. Louis County
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Health reported Wednesday morning that there are now 287 cases of confirmed coronavirus in the state. According to the MDH one of the new cases is in St. Louis County, bringing…
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Will Extend Coronavirus Business Shutdown Past Friday
(FOX 9) - Gov. Tim Walz says he will extend an order forcing thousands of Minnesota businesses to close beyond its original end date of Friday as the coronavirus spreads across the state. Walz told reporters on a conference call…
