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Walz Announces Big Rollback on COVID-19 Restrictions
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Friday morning Gov. Tim Walz announced further easing of COVID-19 restrictions as Minnesota continues to make progress with vaccinations and slowing the spread of COVID-19. As of March 15…
Pandemic Hits One Year Anniversary, Health Officials Update on Current Trends
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On this pandemic anniversary, we caught up with a St. Louis County health leader to learn more about where the county sits right now. Currently, cases are trending downward. In…
Duluth, St. Louis County to Receive Millions in Federal Aid Under New Relief Package
DULUTH, Minn.-- President Joe Biden signed the latest round of federal relief called the American Rescue Plan into law on Thursday. Some of the money from the nearly $1.9 trillion relief package will be helping…
Welding Program Encourages Female Applicants
DULUTH, Minn.-- Some Duluth-based organizations have teamed up to work on bridging the gender gap in certain male-dominated career paths. Through the Fired Up About Welding program, Altec and Lake Superior College are teaming up…
Snow Cleanup Continues in Duluth Following Spring Storm
DULUTH, Minn.-- Duluth city crews have had all their plows out in the past 24 hours cleaning up the snow. Crews expect to have all roads and alleys cleaned up by Friday. The warm temperatures…
Local Teen Organizes Food Giveaway at Superior YMCA
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- In Superior, a teenager has gotten creative to get free food to people in need during pandemic. Veronica Acurero, a 7th grader from Superior Middle School partnered with food distributors and local organizations…
Watch Live: President Biden to Make First Primetime Address to Nation
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is outlining his plan to make all adult Americans eligible for vaccination by May 1 and get the nation back “closer to normal” by the Fourth of July. Biden is addressing the nation Thursday…
More Business for Pizza Shops Because of Snow Storm
DULUTH, Minn. - With the snowstorm, one local pizza place says it’s been busier for deliveries as more people want to stay home. Management at VIP Pizza says it’s not unusual as they usually see…
UMD Students Have Fun In Snow
DULUTH, Minn. - Some UMD students had some fun today at the expense of the recent snowfall. After moving the snow on their driveway, two roommates snowboarded down it. Kamie is a student at…
Snow Blankets Northland, Northland Residents Cleans It Up
DULUTH, Minn. - Some Duluth residents woke up to a surprise this morning with more than seven inches of snow falling. This all comes less than two weeks from spring. A winter storm hit…
Duluth, St. Louis County to Receive Funding From Federal COVID Relief Bill
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth along with St. Louis County are set to receive nearly $114 million in funding from the Federal COVID Relief Bill. According to the Mayor's office, the city will receive about $60 million as…
South African Virus Variant Found in Minnesota for 1st Time
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials have confirmed the state’s first known case of a coronavirus variant that was originally identified in South Africa. The Minnesota Department of Health said Thursday the person is a Twin Cities-area resident in their…
Gov. Walz to Announce More COVID Rollbacks on Friday
(FOX 9) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce a rollback of the state’s COVID-related restrictions on businesses and gatherings on Friday morning that will be "the biggest turn yet." The announcement comes as Minnesota expanded vaccine eligibility to 1.8 million…
Biden Signs Big Virus Aid Bill Before Speech to Nation
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has signed into law the $1.9 trillion relief package that he says will help the U.S. defeat the coronavirus and nurse the economy back to health. He had been set to sign the American…
Sidewalk Under the Aerial Lift Bridge Closed Due to Falling Snow and Ice
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth says the east sidewalk underneath the Aerial Lift Bridge is closed until further notice. Snow and ice from last night's snowstorm packed the east-facing side of the bridge. Thursday's warmer temperatures combined with…
Wisconsin DHS Announces Next Groups Eligibile for COVID Vaccine
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin is expanding coronavirus vaccine eligibility starting March 29 to anyone 16 or older with common pre-existing health conditions, including being overweight or pregnant, or having high blood pressure, asthma or cancer, officials announced Thursday. The…
Midday Update 3-11-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Mar. 11, 2021.
Wisconsin to Greatly Broaden COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin plans to greatly expand the number of people eligible for the coronavirus vaccine by about 2 million people, including those with certain pre-existing conditions, as positive cases decline and vaccine availability increases. Gov. Tony Evers…
MidCoast Catering Shares How to Make Universal Pastry Cream
DULUTH, Minn. – In this week’s Cooking Connection, Chef Jonathan Reznick, owner of MidCoast Catering and The Rambler food truck, shares a delicious recipe pastry cream. MidCoast Catering is located 315 North Central…
Line 3 Replacement Project Nearing Major Milestones
DULUTH, Minn. - Enbridge Energy says the Line 3 Replacement Project is nearing a major milestone of having 50% of construction completed on the project and is on track for completion in late 2021. Beginning April 1 work on the…
Looking Through the Lens of the Lighthouse Keeper
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - They say a picture is worth a thousand words. The statement holds ever so true for one lucky photographer living along the North Shore of Lake Superior. “Photography and…
Morning Update 3-11-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Mar. 11, 2021.
COVID-Positive Duluth Musher Removed From Iditarod Race
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A veteran Iditarod musher was removed from the race Wednesday after he tested positive for the coronavirus, organizers said. Gunnar Johnson, 52, of Duluth, Minnesota, was withdrawn from the event at the McGrath, Alaska, checkpoint, the…
Snow, Heavy Rain, Hail, Tornado Warnings in Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Heavy snow and high winds in northeastern Minnesota left hundreds without power and caused hazardous travel conditions while the southeastern region of the state experienced rain, large hail and tornado warnings. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s…
Watch: Judge Reinstates 3rd-Degree Murder Charge in Chauvin Trial
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The trial judge ruled the third-degree murder charge will be reinstated in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who is charged with the death of George Floyd. Court proceedings started at 8 a.m. Thursday…
School Closings, Delays for Thursday, Mar. 11, 2021
Duluth Public Schools - Closed Hermantown Public School District - Closed Lake Superior School District - 2 hour delay Lakeview Christian Academy - Closed Proctor Public Schools - Closed South Shore Schools - 2 hour delay South Ridge School -…
Easter Bunny Is Back At The Miller Hill Mall -- With Distance
DULUTH, Minn. - The Easter Bunny is coming back to the Miller Hill Mall – with a little distance. Families will be able to meet the bunny and get a socially distanced photo experience.…
Instagram Account Highlights Duluth Businesses
DULUTH, Minn. - One local travel Instagram account is giving away a Duluth spring vacation. Expedition Kristen is highlighting several local businesses in its giveaway, including Bridgeman’s, Vikre Distillery, and Inn on Lake Superior. Kristen,…
Man Dead After Rollover Accident In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - A 57-year-old man died Wednesday after his vehicle left the roadway during snowy conditions and rolled over into a ditch in Duluth. The accident was reported around 5:50 p.m. on the 3800 block of Conosia Road. "Poor…
