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Lakewalk Surgery Center to Suspend All Elective Surgeries

    DULUTH, Minn. - The Lakewalk Surgery Center says they will be suspending all elective surgeries following an executive order signed by Governor Walz on Thursday.  The surgery center will remain open for patients who have urgent surgical needs. …

Midday Update 3-20-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, March 20, 2020.

DECC: All Shows, Events, Conventions Canceled Until End of April

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center announced on Friday that all shows, conventions, and other events have been postponed or canceled until at least April 30.  DECC officials say that the parking ramps and lots will remain open during…

Morning Update 3-20-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, March 20, 2020.

Income Tax Filing Deadline Moved to July 15 From April 15

WASHINGTON (AP) - Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the Trump administration has decided to push the income tax filing date to July 15 from April 15. Mnuchin announced the decision in a tweet Friday saying that at President Donald Trump’s…

First Two Deaths Reported in Wisconsin From COVID-19

MADISON, Wis. - Two Wisconsin residents have died from the coronavirus pandemic, the first to be reported in the state. Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday that a man in his 50s from Fond du Lac County and a man in…

Kohl’s Temporarily Closes all 1,100 Stores

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin-based retailer Kohl’s Corp. is closing all of its more than 1,100 stores nationwide in response to declining sales tied to the coronavirus pandemic. Kohl’s said the stores will be closed at least until April 1. The company…

Duluthians Watch Superintendent Interviews Remotely

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth superintendent search is marching on despite the global pandemic. Thursday, the Duluth School Board interviewed the first of six candidates. Due to the pandemic, the public was not allowed…

Funeral Plans Put on Hold Due to COVID-19

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The pandemic is hurting businesses right now as life for many Americans grinds to a halt, including those who have lost a loved one and need to plan a funeral. Downs…

Community Action Updates Tax Service

DULUTH, Minn.-- The deadline to pay your federal taxes has been extended by 90 days to help people financially during the pandemic. Community Action Duluth is one of the only places in Duluth where…

Kari Toyota Deals with Coronavirus Concerns

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Kari Toyota is making changes in how they operate to help everyone stay healthy. The sales team is wearing gloves during test drives, and the dealership removed chairs in the waiting area…

Gas Prices Fall During Coronavirus

DULUTH, Minn. - Gas prices are dropping around the nation, and the Northland is no exception. Around the local area, gas is falling. Demand is not meeting the amount of supply that is available. Duluthians…

Hospitals and Medical Professionals Update on COVID-19

DULUTH, Minn. - Area hospitals are busy preparing for the potential impact of coronavirus in the Northland. Earlier today, St. Luke's and Essentia leaders came together to help address questions concerning the virus. Tests have…

Minnesota Bans Elective Surgeries in Response to COVID-19

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health care providers must postpone elective surgeries and other medical procedures so they can focus their resources on responding to the anticipated surge of COVID-19 cases, Gov. Tim Walz ordered Thursday. The order, which also applies…

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