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Duluth Public School Playgrounds to Reopen Next Week

June 12, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Many Duluth Public School playgrounds will reopen next week for school programs and public use, according to ISD 709 officials. On Monday, playgrounds at Lester Park, Lowell, Laura McArthur, and Ordean East will open for Duluth KEY Zone program and the public. The KEY Zone program will use the playgrounds from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 o.m. Monday…

Minnesota Senate Votes to end Walz Peacetime Emergency

June 12, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Senate has voted 38-29 to end Gov. Tim Walz’s peacetime emergency over the coronavirus, though the governor’s broad powers are likely to stay in place. Three Democratic senators — Paul Eken, Melissa Franzen, and John Hoffman — joined with all 35 Republicans voting yes. The House is currently debating a similar resolution, which majority…

Minnesota Senate GOP to Block Most Policing Overhaul Plans

June 12, 2020

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Steve Karnowski) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Key Republican lawmakers in Minnesota say they’ll block most of an ambitious effort by Democrats to remake policing in the state where George Floyd died and they plan to approve only a limited set of police accountability measures. Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka says there’s only a limited amount of time to act during…

City on the Hill Music Festival Postponed

June 12, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – DULUTH, Minn. – The City on the Hill Music Festival has been postponed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Event organizers announced Friday that the music festival will now take place on August 6-7, 2021. City on the Hill President and Co-Founder Walt Aplin says the decision was made due to health and safety concerns, “It…

Minnesota Couple Charged With Murder

June 12, 2020

Site Staff,

ANOKA, Minn. – The two suspects arrested Thursday afternoon in connection to the murder of a Makinen man have been formally charged. Authorities say 53-year-old J. Nicholas Cramer and 46-year-old Michelle L. Cramer have been charged with second-degree murder in the death of 47-year-old Frank Gerald Meyer. Meyer’s body was found in his garage on October 8, 209 by police…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, June 12

June 12, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 29,795 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 25 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,274 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 395,202 tests have been completed to date. There are 25,028 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 3,557 patients have required hospitalization…

Minnesota Board Grants Historic Posthumous Pardon for Black Man Wrongly Convicted in 1920 Duluth Rape

June 12, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Board of Pardons posthumously pardoned a man who was convicted in a 1920 rape case, which sparked the Duluth lynchings. The three-person pardon board, which includes Attorney General Keith Ellison and Gov. Tim Walz, voted unanimously Friday to pardon Max Mason. Mason was one of six black circus workers arrested for the alleged rape of a…

Regents Endorse University’s Fall Reopening Plan

June 12, 2020

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — University of Minnesota leaders have mapped out a plan to reopen classrooms, dormitories, and other common spaces this fall amid the coronavirus outbreak. The Board of Regents endorsed the plan Thursday and is expected to vote on it in July. The reopening plan includes some physical distancing, COVID-19 monitoring, testing, and isolation. The Star Tribune reports each of the…

Hometown Hero – 6/11

June 11, 2020

Alexandra Burnley,

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Senior Spotlight – 6/11

June 11, 2020

Alexandra Burnley,

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Community Garden Stays Busy

Gardening continues to be a popular activity in the Northland as people look for new ways to spend their time.

June 11, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – Gardening continues to be a popular activity in the Northland as people look for new ways to spend their time. The Cook Home Community Garden on West Arrowhead Road has been going on for the past forty years. There are 92 plots at the garden and it is the largest garden community in the Duluth Community Garden…

St. Louis Co. Atty. Mark Rubin Supports Pardon Of Man Convicted In 1920 Duluth Rape Case Connected To Lynchings

June 11, 2020

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin says he is fully supportive of pardoning a now-dead former circus worker Max Mason who was one of six black men accused of raping a woman in Duluth, which ultimately lead to three historic lynchings downtown of Isaac McGhie, Elmer Jackson and Elias Clayton. On Friday, the Minnesota Board of Pardons…

Fond-du-Luth, Black Bear Casinos To Reopen With Restrictions June 15

June 11, 2020

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Excitement is building at Fond-du-Luth and Black Bear casinos as the official reopening date is set for Monday, June 15 at 10 a.m. Casino officials tell us there will be some noticeable changes, however, to balance entertainment with safety. Specifically at the Fond-du-Luth, all guests will get a non-contact temperature check at the door and everybody will…

New Businesses Open In Lincoln Park During Uncertainty Of The Pandemic

June 11, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Opening a new business during a pandemic can definitely be a challenge, but some business owners are willing to take that leap of faith. The up and coming Lincoln Park neighborhood is home to a variety of businesses. Many have been hit hard by financial setbacks caused by Covid-19. With the pandemic curve starting to slightly flatten,…

King Of Creams Deploys Ice Cream Truck For Summer

Ice cream truck has a GPS for community access to find its location when riding around town.

June 11, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – King of Creams in Duluth has deployed its ice cream truck for the summer. The truck has been serving up ice cream throughout neighborhoods in Duluth and Superior since 2008. The truck offers novelty bars and hand scooped ice cream. King of Creams typically lauches its ice cream truck in early April, but the pandemic put a…

Wisconsin to Give $40 Million in Aid to Hospitals

June 11, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

MADISON, Wis.– As healthcare providers around Wisconsin are working during the pandemic to keep everyone healthy, Governor Tony Evers is using money from the CARES Act to offer assistance to healthcare providers. The $40 million in assistance for hospitals will be based on the percentage of Medicaid claims paid to the hospital compared to all state Medicaid claims. The payments…

Minnesota Leaders Give Update Before Special Legislative Session

June 11, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

ST. PAUL, Minn.– After weeks of protests and unrest in Minnesota over George Floyd’s death and police brutality in general, Governor Walz says there needs to be some big changes when it comes to policing. “When bad people do bad things, they have to be held accountable, and not be protected,” said Rep. Rena Moran of District 65-A. Major topics…

Volunteers Assemble Face Shields for Frontline Workers

June 11, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Volunteer groups are assembling face shields for frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandmeic. The Heritage Center in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood has been filled with people making more than 30,000 face shields for Essentia Health. The volunteer drive is being organized by Ecolibrium3 and materials have been provided by Frost River Trading. The Duluth Woman’s Club is…

Hoops Brewing to Open Outdoor Beer Garden

Brewery also making plans to open indoor taproom at limited capacity

June 11, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Local breweries are gearing-up to reopens as safely as possible. Hoops Brewing in Canal Park is opening an outdoor beer garden Friday. The brewery will serve eight to 10 of its beers out of a tent in the back parking lot Wednesday through Saturday with food trucks occasionally stopping by. Hoops is also planning to reopen its…

Zeitgeist Arts Building Making Plans to Reopen After Shutdown

The community organization has a restaurant, bar, performance theater, and movie theater in their Downtown Duluth building

June 11, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Restaurants, bars, and theaters are reopening across Minnesota, and there’s one well-known local organization that has all that and more. The Zeitgeist Arts Building in Downtown Duluth is entering the recovery process after being hit hard by the shutdown. The non-profit is getting ready for a limited opening soon. Friday and Saturday night, Zeitgeist will open a…

Two Arrested in Anoka in Connection to Makinen Murder

June 11, 2020

Alexandra Burnley,

ANOKA, Minn. — Two suspects were arrested Thursday afternoon on suspicion of aiding and abetting second-degree murder in the death of a Makinen man. FOX21 cannot name the suspects at this time because they have not been formally charged. St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office investigators and special agents with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension arrested a 53-year-old man and…

Duluth Art Institute Hosts Summer Camps

Summer camps are still happening at the Duluth Art Institute but in a virtual manner.

June 11, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – Summer camps are still happening at the Duluth Art Institute but in a virtual manner. The institute is having several camps for both youth and teens that will be hosted on Zoom with a focus being on multimedia art projects, which include photography, painting and sculpture. Each camp will culminate with an online art exhibition of the…

Northland Colleges Prepare for Fall Semester

Colleges across the Northland are getting ready to start a new school year next fall but planning is much tougher than usual because of the pandemic.

June 11, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – Colleges across the Northland are getting ready to start a new school year next fall but planning is much tougher than usual because of the pandemic. Coming this fall, area colleges are ready to offer more hybrid options for their students. Over at Lake Superior College in Duluth, both online and in-person classes are planned when the…

Lake Superior College to Resume On-Campus Courses for Fall

June 11, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College announced on Thursday that it will be resuming on-campus classes for the fall semester. LSC says they will continue online, blend/hybrid courses, and on-campus courses this upcoming fall semester which will begin on August 24. “Schools within the Minnesota State system, including LSC, were officially informed on Tuesday that we can resume on-campus courses…

UW Panel to Consider Recommending Johnsen as New President

June 11, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A search committee is set to meet Friday to discuss whether to recommend University of Wisconsin System regents hire Jim Johnsen as system president. UW officials have been searching for a new president since October when Ray Cross announced he would step down as soon as a successor could be found. Johnsen has served as president…

Final Tests of Some COVID-19 Vaccines to Start Next Month

June 11, 2020

The Associated Press,

(AP) – The first experimental COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. is on track to begin a huge study next month to prove if it really can fend off the coronavirus, while hard-hit Brazil is testing a different shot from China. Shots made by Moderna Inc. and the National Institutes of Health and by China’s Sinovac work in different ways. Moderna…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, June 11

June 11, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 29,316 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 13 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,249 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 381,841 tests have been completed to date. There are 24,870 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 3,522 patients have required hospitalization…

Dow sinks 1,500 as Virus Cases Rise, Deflating Optimism

June 11, 2020

The Associated Press,

(AP) – Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street as coronavirus cases increase again, deflating recent optimism that the economy could recover quickly as lockdowns ease. The Dow fell more than 1,500 points and the S&P 500 was on track for its worst day in nearly three months. Many market watchers have been saying that a scorching comeback in the…

Midday Update 6-11-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, June 11, 2020

June 11, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 11, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: midday update

Black Bear Casino Resort Reopening Next Week

June 11, 2020

Site Staff,

CARLTON, Minn. – Black Bear Casino Resort announced Thursday that it will be reopening next week. According to Black Bear’s website, they will be re-opening at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 15. During Phase 1 of reopening the new hours of operation will be 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. every day. Some changes that have been implemented for reopening include new…

Morning Update 6-11-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, June 11, 2020

June 11, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 11, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: morning update

Firefighters Suffer Minor Injuries in Ashland House Fire

June 11, 2020

Site Staff,

ASHLAND, Wis. – The Ashland Fire Department says two firefighters suffered minor injuries battling a house fire late Wednesday afternoon. The blaze broke out just before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at a home on the 1300 block of West Lakeshore Drive. Fire crews say they found ‘heavy fire’ on the first and second floors of the structure extending to the attic….

UWS to Resume Some On-Campus Classes in Fall

June 11, 2020

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior announced Thursday that it is planning to resume some on-campus classes this fall. “The UW-Superior Recovery Team has been hard at work on the plan to bring students and employees back to campus,” said Renée Wachter, UW-Superior chancellor. “It is cautious and phased in its approach. Details of the plan are being finalized…

Minnesota Protesters Pull Down Columbus Statue at Capitol

June 11, 2020

The Associated Press,

(Leila Navidi/Star Tribune via AP) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Protesters in Minnesota on Wednesday pulled down a statue of Christopher Columbus outside the state Capitol amid continuing anger over the death of George Floyd. The protesters threw a rope around the 10-foot bronze statue Wednesday afternoon and pulled it off its stone pedestal. The protesters, including Dakota and Ojibwe…

Duluth Police Chief Releases Video Of Recent Use-Of-Force Arrest

"The force used in this incident is consistent with the Duluth Police Department’s policies and training."

June 10, 2020

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken is addressing a use-of-force arrest that was captured on video Tuesday and shared on social media. The 28-year-old suspect in the video was wanted on felony warrants for domestic assault in Cloquet and Carlton County. Chief Tusken says officers approached the man and asked him to stop before he ran from police….

Animal Allies Takes in 24 Surrendered Dogs

Humane society now raising money to care for the animals and is looking to find them homes

June 10, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Animal Allies in Duluth recently took in 24 dogs from St. Louis County. Now, the humane society is raising money to care for the animals and is looking to find them homes. Animal Allies took in the two dozen dogs on Memorial Day. As far as staff are aware, this is the largest group of animals the…

North Shore Tourism Picking Up During Summer

June 10, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

FINLAND, Minn.– As summer begins, the impact of the pandemic means a slow start for businesses along the North Shore. Tourist-reliant businesses like Maple Grove Motel and Bait Shop in Finland, Minnesota have been slower than normal but is starting to pick back up, seeing an increase in last minute reservations and ones for the fall. While business at the…

Superior Public Museums Reopen for Tours

June 10, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Public Museums are opening their doors again for the first time since the COVID-19 shutdown began. Fairlawn Mansion has been offering tours since June 1st. We’re told the experience is almost the same as normal, with only the servants are closed off for guests because it’s where the staff offices are located. Guests are encouraged to…

Minnesota Bars Open at 50 Percent Capacity

June 10, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Customers are excited to be back in bars and restaurants in Minnesota. On Wednesday, they opened for dine-in service for the first time since mid-March. “To me it’s always nice to have a pint of beer in a bar and it’s been so long,” said Ben Cullen, a customer at Dubh Linn Restaurant and Irish Brew Pub…

Duluth Public Parks Allowed to Reopen

June 10, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– As COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted across Minnesota, it also means some changes are coming right here in Duluth. The city is working to open public parks and fields back up in a safe way but limited city resources in this area are causing some setbacks. With new updates from Governor Walz, Duluth city parks and playgrounds will…

More Relief for Iron Range Businesses

June 10, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

EVELETH, Minn.– Small business loans have been given out during the pandemic and over on the Iron Range, there is now another program to get relief. The Minnesota Department Of Iron Range Resources And Rehabilitation has pledged $7 million for the area. $5 million will go towards small business relief loans and another $2 million in grants for communities to…

Gov. Walz Announces Pardon Hearing for Man Connected with Clayton-Jackson-McGhie Case

June 10, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-During an announcement today about calling a special legislative session for Friday to extend the state’s peace time emergency, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz also said the state will hold a pardon hearing this week for Max Mason, a black circus laborer who was accused of raping the same white woman Isaac Mcghie, Elmer Jackson, and Elias Clayton were accused…

Minnesota Restaurants Now Able to Seat 50% Capacity Indoors

For about three months, Minnesota restaurants were limited to only offering take out, delivery and curbside options. All of this has changed starting today.

June 10, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – For about three months, Minnesota restaurants were limited to only offering take out, delivery and curbside options. All of this has changed starting today. Minnesota restaurants are now able to have 50% capacity indoors. Duluth Grill on 27th Avenue West was bustling today at guests enjoyed meals inside the restaurant. “We’re going to be living in this…

YMCA to Open Next Week

Local Northland organizations continue to prepare to reopen after many of governor's restrictions were lifted today.

June 10, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – Local Northland organizations continue to prepare to reopen after many of the governor’s restrictions were lifted today. Leadership from the Duluth Area Family YMCA is opening up its downtown Duluth facility Monday as they work to keep their staff and guests safe. The organization is following strict hand-washing guidelines while also wearing face masks and keeping social…

Fond-du-Luth to Reopen Next Week

June 10, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Fond-du-Luth Casino announced Wednesday that they will be reopening next week. The casino said in a recent press release that they will open their doors once again at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 15. Face masks will be made available to guests on opening day while supplies last. Casino staff says some temporary adjustments have been made…

Mall of America Reopens After Nearly 3 Months of Being Shut Down

June 10, 2020

The Associated Press,

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — The Mall of America was back in business on Wednesday, nearly three months after the Minnesota tourist attraction shut down because of the coronavirus. About 150 of the 500 stores in the Minneapolis suburb of Bloomington reopened their doors to a new shopping experience that included signs encouraging social distancing, reduced seating, touchless hand sanitizer stations,…

Itasca County Board Approves Plan for new Jail

June 10, 2020

Site Staff,

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – On Tuesday, the Itasca County Board approved in a 3-2 vote one of the plans for a new jail facility. According to the Itasca County Sheriff, the plan calls for taking over three downtown Grand Rapids businesses for expansion which include North Print, Northland Flooring, and Vanity Cleaners. Earlier this year a special jail task force…

Midday Update 6-10-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, June 10, 2020

June 10, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, William Seay

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, June 10

June 10, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 28,869 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 19 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,236 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 369,795 tests have been completed to date. There are 24,675 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 3,482 patients have required hospitalization…

Minneapolis Police Chief Announces Withdrawal From Contract Negotiations With Police Union

June 10, 2020

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Wednesday he is withdrawing from contract negotiations on the unfinished contract with the police union and restarting an effort to identify troubled officers through early warning signs. The chief held a news conference Wednesday morning to discuss structural and policy changes he is planning for the police department in the wake of the death…