St. Luke's Completes Orthopedic Ward Renovations
DULUTH, Minn. - The 1.4 million dollar project includes larger rooms for patients, showers that are easier to get out of and a new nurses station. Leadership from St. Luke's says, the more modern…
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School Board Meeting Determines Superintendent Final Candidates
DULUTH, Minn. - The process continued to find Duluth Public Schools new superintendent after current superintendent Bill Gronseth previously announced he will be leaving this summer. The Duluth School Board has partnered with a…
Aerial Lift Bridge to Go Through Sidewalk Repair and Lighting Upgrades
DULUTH, Minn. - Work continues today for a major renovation project on the aerial lift bridge, which includes some lighting upgrades and sidewalk improvements. This will be the first time since 1980 that the…
27th Annual Toothpick Bridge Competition Takes Place at UMD
DULUTH, Minn. - Toothpicks, sand and more toothpicks. Many talented students came together to evaluate their engineering capabilities at the 27th Annual Toothpick Bridge Competition. 150 students from several area schools created 120 separate bridge…
Minnesota Confirms Third Coronavirus Case, Patient in Critical Condition
(FOX 9) - The Minnesota Health Department confirmed the state's third coronavirus case Tuesday. According to officials, the person is an Anoka County resident in their 30s who was likely exposed through contact with international travelers. The patient developed symptoms…
Minnesota Legislature Speeds $21M in Coronavirus Money
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Legislature has voted unanimously to earmark nearly $21 million to reinforce the state's response to the coronavirus outbreak. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz praised lawmakers…
Midday Update 3-10-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, March 10, 2020.
Cloquet Man Charged With Three Counts of Second Degree Murder
CLOQUET, Minn. – The 33-year-old Cloquet man arrested in connection to the deaths of a young mother, her unborn child, and her one-year-old son on the Fond Du Lac Reservation in Cloquet has been formally charged with second-degree murder. Sheldon…
Third Wisconsin Person Tests Positive for New Coronavirus
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A third person in Wisconsin, and the second in Dane County, has tested positive for the coronavirus. State health officials announced the latest positive case on Tuesday. The news came on the same day that the…
Curling Considers New Rules to Speed up the Sport
(AP) - The 500-year-old sport of curling is looking for ways to shorten games and keep fans engaged. The sport's governing body is considering radical rule changes as it tries to…
Salvation Army of Duluth Encourages Food, Monetary Donations This Month
DULUTH, Minn. - The March food drive is happening at the Duluth Salvation Army. In the past, the organization has collected over $18,000 and more than 11,000 pounds of food. During the month…
Classes Canceled at St. Paul Schools as Teachers Strike
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Teachers at St. Paul Public Schools went on strike after last-minute efforts to reach a contract agreement failed. The school district and the union that represents teachers negotiated…
Morning Update 3-10-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, March 10, 2020.
Osceola Schools Closed Due to Coronavirus Concerns
OSCEOLA, Wis. (AP) - Classes have been canceled at a school district in western Wisconsin Tuesday because someone sickened by the coronavirus attended an event there over the weekend. The Osceola School District is just north of Pierce County where…
2 City Maintenance Worker Positions Cut; Duluth CAO Provides Perspective
DULUTH, Minn. - We're learning more about two recent cuts to positions within the city of Duluth. Mayor Emily Larson’s office said Monday the positions were maintenance workers for the fleet and parks divisions.…
Organizations Work to Make Social Media More Accessible to Those with Disabilities
DULUTH, Minn.- Organizations from across the Northland learned ways to make their social media accounts more accessible to people with disabilities. The Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth was one of those organizations. The workshop…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Hugo's Pizza
ASHLAND, Wis. - For more than forty years, Hugo's has been serving up made-from-scratch pizzas in Ashland. Owner Tim Ledin tells us some loyal customers have been stopping by the restaurant since the day…
UMD Engineering Students Helping Make Esmond Building More Sustainable
DULUTH, Minn.- The redevelopment of the Esmond Building, also known as the former Seaway Hotel in Lincoln Park is getting some help from young college engineering students. Ecolibrium 3, the non-profit focused on improving…
Duluth Fire Chief Details City's Response if Coronavirus Hits Northland
DULUTH, Minn.- As the second case of Coronavirus was discovered in Minnesota on Sunday, the City of Duluth says it has what it is calling a pandemic plan that could be utilized should…
Local Expert Explains Worst Dow Jones Single-Day Drop Since 2008
DULUTH, Minn. - Monday was the stock market's worst day in more than a decade. Stocks plunged in light of a steep drop in oil prices along with continued coronavirus fears. The S&P…
Duluthians Speak Out Against Short-Term Rental Expansion
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluthians spoke out against a proposal that would add more vacation rental properties across the city. The proposal was a recommendation from the planning commission. It would increase the number of…
The Northland Foundation Receives Grant To Help The Aging Adult Community
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - The Northland Foundation recently received a grant for $3.5 million to launch their Integrated Rural Aging Community Program. The foundation is now partnering with local organizations in Northeastern…
CHUM's Executive Director Is Retiring At The End Of The Year
DULUTH, Minn. - The Executive Director of CHUM in Duluth has announced she will be retiring at the end of the year. Lee Stuart has served in the position for about seven years. Many believe…
Coronavirus Concerns Could Potentially Impact Blood Donations
DULUTH, Minn. - The number of Coronavirus cases in the U.S. is continuing to rise including two in Minnesota. now there are concerns that the spreading of the virus could potentially create an urgent…
Duluth School District to Hold Emergency Alert Drill
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth public school district is partnering with the Duluth Police Department to conduct their first-ever district-wide alert drill to test how well they can work under pressure during an emergency.…
Fond du Lac Reservation Reeling after Mother and Son were Victims of Homicide
CLOQUET, Minn. - "We're a really close knit community so if something happens to one of us, we all feel it in a really powerful way and even if you know, we have our…
$21 Million in Coronavirus Money Passed by Minnesota Senate
ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota Senate voted 64-0 to approve $21 million to reinforce the state's response to the coronavirus outbreak. The House is poised to follow suit quickly so that the bill reaches Gov. Tim Walz's desk this week. The…
Skier and Snowmobiler Found Dead in Cook County Over Weekend
COOK COUNTY, Minn.-Two people died in separate skiing and snowmobiling events over the weekend in Cook County. On Sunday morning Cook County Sheriff’s Office 911 dispatch received a report of a snowmobile accident on the North Shore State Trail in…
Midday Update 3-9-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, March 9, 2020.
Police: Boy Injured After being Thrown From Balcony in St. Paul
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Police say an 11-year-old boy is hospitalized after being thrown from a balcony in St. Paul Minnesota Monday morning. St. Paul Police Department spokesperson Steve Linders said officers were called to an apartment building…
