CHUM West Duluth Food Shelf Reopens
DULUTH, Minn. - As the coronavirus pandemic continues, food insecurity issues seem to be growing in the Northland. In response, one local organization has reopened one of its food shelves to help those in…
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Ashland and Bayfield Counties Issue Face Mask Advisory, Effective Friday
ASHLAND COUNTY, Wis. - Ashland and Bayfield County Public Health announced on Monday that they are issuing an emergency mask advisory effective Friday. The advisory states anyone five years of age or older are advised to wear a face mask…
‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera Found Dead at California Lake
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The body of “Glee” star Naya Rivera was found Monday at a Southern California lake, authorities said. Ventura County Sheriff’s officials confirmed at an afternoon news conference that the body that search crews found floating in…
Milwaukee Council to Vote on Mandatory Masks in Public
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wearing a face covering to prevent the spread of the coronavirus may soon be mandatory in Wisconsin’s largest city. The Milwaukee Common Council votes Monday on an ordinance requiring masks in public spaces. Anyone age 3 and…
Dip in Daily Cases as Walz Weighs Statewide Mask Order
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota reported 499 newly confirmed cases of coronavirus on Monday, with a dip in the positivity rate, as Gov. Tim Walz continues weighing whether to impose a statewide mask requirement. Monday’s total came after Minnesota reported more…
No Injuries Reported in Morgan Park Multi-Unit Fire
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department says multiple fire crews responded to a structure fire Monday morning just before 10:00 a.m. in the Morgan Park neighborhood. According to reports, the caller stated there was an explosion and people were…
US Grapples With Pandemic as WHO Warns ‘No Return to Normal’
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (AP) — The United States is grappling with the worst coronavirus outbreak in the world, as Florida shattered the national record for a state’s largest single-day increase in new confirmed cases with a reported 15,299. Deaths from…
Midday Update 7-13-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, July 13, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, July 13
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 42,772 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 2 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,504 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 768,989 tests have…
MN Senate GOP Leader Says Deal Close on Bonding, tax Bills
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Legislative leaders have agreed on most details of a public construction package and a tax bill, the Minnesota Senate’s top Republican said Monday, while discussions are continuing on whether a compromise is possible on police accountability in…
2020 Park Point 5-Miler Includes Several Options for Runners
DULUTH, Minn. - This year's Park Point 5-Miler will go forward with multiple options for runners amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Grandma's Marathon has been working for weeks with guidance from the City of Duluth and…
Morning Update 7-13-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, July 13, 2020.
Washington Retiring Redskins Nickname and Logo, Team Says
WASHINGTON - The Washington Redskins will officially retire the team's nickname and logo, according to a statement by the team. The team announced the decision in a Tweet on Monday. pic.twitter.com/wFvTxdUP9s — Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 13, 2020 The change comes less…
BBQ Held in Superior to Bring Awareness for Sexual and Domestic Assault
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A fundraiser barbecue was held in Hammond Park for victims of domestic and sexual abuse on Sunday. The BBQ had food and games for people of all ages along with…
Duluth City Council Voting on Ordinance Requiring Masks for Indoor Public Spaces
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth City Council will be voting on a mask ordinance on Monday, which would mandate masks indoors in all public spaces. This includes retail spaces, DTA buses, the Skywalk,…
Lester River Rendezvous Canceled For First Time in Over 20 Years
DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time in more than 20 years, the Lester River Rendezvous is canceled this September due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to organizers, the weekend event gathers about 10,000 people…
Woman Killed, Boy Injured In Rollover Accident
A 36-year-old woman from Duluth is dead and a 16-year-old boy is injured after a rollover crash early Saturday near Cromwell. The Minnesota State Patrol said the driver, Patricia Mylonas, was traveling west on Highway 210 at Markusen Rd shortly…
Duluth's West Theater to Reopen on Friday
DULUTH, Minn. - As businesses slowly begin to open back up around the Northland, it's showtime once again for the West Theater in Duluth. After being closed for months due to the pandemic,…
Duluth Police Investigate Two Weekend Shootings
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Police are searching for suspects in two shootings hours apart Saturday night, including one downtown that sent a person to the hospital -- and according to Chief Mike Tusken, guns owned…
Mayor Emily Larson Responds After Duluth Firefighter Accused Of Assaulting Woman
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Mayor Emily Larson is responding after a city firefighter is accused of assaulting a 65-year-old woman. The attack happened Friday morning during a dispute about the firefighter's unleashed dogs while…
DECC Opens Up For Dance Competition
DULUTH, Minn.- On Saturday the DECC in Duluth held its first event since the pandemic started. The Ovation Dance Challenge took place in Symphony Hall. About 200 dancers participated between Friday and Saturday and were…
Two Harbors Farmers Market in Full Bloom During Pandemic
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- The Two Harbors Farmers Market saw a large crowd for their third week of being open Saturday. The location has changed to a parking lot on 7th Avenue across the street…
Two Harbors Lighthouse Beacon Replaced After 20 Years
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- The Two Harbors Lighthouse which has stood for over a century overlooking Agate Bay now has a new beacon after 20 years. "We just removed the old beacon this morning, lowered it…
"Trump Victory" and Congressman Pete Stauber Open Campaign Field Office in Hermantown
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - The "Trump Victory" group and Congressman Pete Stauber opened their election campaign field office in Hermantown. The office will be the spot to to to for people who are looking…
Essentia Health Updates Visitor Guidelines
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health has updated their visitor policies starting in Duluth this weekend. The new policy allows only one visitor per patient per day at Essentia Health facilities in Duluth. Those…
Harmony House Taking Extra Measures to Protect Residents
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Minnesota and Wisconsin have both been starting to loosen restrictions on visitors at care homes. This is leaving facilities to figure out how to best keep their residents safe. Most residents…
Man Shot In Alley In Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot in an alley in downtown Duluth. The alley, where the shooting took place, is between Second and Third streets, a little after 7 p.m. The man was…
Seven More People Test Positive For COVID-19 In Douglas County
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis., - In the last 72 hours, seven more people, in Douglas County, have tested positive for the coronavirus. This brings the county's total to 55. Out of those cases, 41% are…
Chisholm Man Dies In Dirt Bike Accident
CHISHOLM, Minn. - A 29-year-old man dead has died after suffering injuries from a dirt bike accident in Chisholm, Saturday morning. The accident happened around 2 a.m. near the intersection of Lake Street and First Avenue. Authorities say the driver…
