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Minnesota’s Coronavirus Case Count Jumps as Testing Ramps Up
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Health reported another big jump in coronavirus cases Wednesday as the state ramps up its testing capacity. The agency said 463 more Minnesotans have tested positive — a new one-day high — to…
Midday Update 4-29-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 29, 2020.
St. Louis County Seeking Community Input on Allocation of COVID-19 Relief Funds
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - St. Louis County officials are seeking public input on how to use COVID-19 relief funds the county is receiving from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The county says it will be receiving…
St. Luke's, Essentia Health in Need of Mask Donations
DULUTH, Minn. - Northlanders are used to living in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but now St. Luke's and Essentia Health are looking to make a slight adjustment amid the COVID-19…
Northwoods Family Grille Offering New Meal Options Amid COVID-19 Closure
SILVER BAY, Minn. - A local restaurant further up on the North Shore is doing their part to give back to the community. With many restaurants struggling, owners of Northwoods Grille in…
Morning Update 4-29-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 29, 2020.
Minnesota DNR: Take Feeders Down, Utilize Preventative Measures
DULUTH, Minn. - Spring has sprung and now bears are all the buzz, waking up from a long winter slumber with new cubs who are ready to eat and roam with the parents.…
CN Pays $1.25M to Settle 2016 Minnesota Wildfire Damage
(AP) - Canadian National Railway has paid $1.25 million to settle damage caused by a 2016 wildfire that burned national forest land in northeastern Minnesota, federal prosecutors said Tuesday. The wildfire, known as the Skibo Fire, burned nearly 1,000 acres…
US Economy Shrank at 4.8% Rate Last Quarter as Virus Struck
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country and began triggering a recession that will end the longest expansion on record. The Commerce Department…
'Superior Gift Card Club' Raises $50K For Local Businesses
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A Facebook gift card club in Superior designed to help local businesses during the pandemic has reached a big milestone. The club has raised $50,000 so far through daily online…
Gordon Good Neighbor Days Canceled
GORDON, Wis. - Gordon Good Neighbor Days will not happen in 2020. The July celebration brings in at least 8,000-9,000 people every year to the Northern Wisconsin town of 600. Event chairperson, Joy…
Superior Mayor, Chamber CEO Talk Pandemic's Financial Crisis
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior Mayor Jim Paine told FOX 21’s Dan Hanger on Tuesday why he doesn't expect to furlough or lay off any employees during the pandemic, unlike the city of…
Great Outdoors: Green House of Carlton
CARLTON, Minn. - With greenhouses being considered an essential business in Minnesota, the Green House of Carlton is giving people the chance to spring into gardening. "Gardening is better than therapy...and you…
Lilac Lovefest Coming This Summer
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- Summer events are being cancelled but some Duluth organizations are getting together to make a new event this summer. It's called Lilac Lovefest and its being put on by the Lilac Hill…
Trump Set to Order Meatpacking to Stay Open As Plants Deal with Staff Shortage
SUPERIOR, Wis. On Tuesday President Donald Trump said he will sign a five-page executive order declaring meat processing plants critical infrastructure, ordering them to remain open--as facilities are dealing with a shortage of workers…
Financial Risk Prompted The City's Decision To Close Lester Park Golf Course
DULUTH, Minn - Last week, Mayor Emily Larson announced Lester Park Golf Course in Duluth will be closed for the rest of the year. Loyal golfers weren't too happy about the closing. Duluth city officials…
Itasca County Gives Coronavirus Update as County Reaches 6 Cases
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-- Earlier today, Itasca County confirmed four more cases of Coronavirus in the county pushing its total number of cases to six. County leaders held a news conference to give an update on…
A New Child Care Center Is Coming To Duluth
DULUTH, Minn- A new daycare center is coming to Duluth. Hope for Kids Child Care Center is expected to open this summer at the Hope United Methodist Church in Duluth. A long-standing child…
Oasis Del Norte Serves Up For Taco Tuesday At Duluth Cider
DULUTH, Minn. - It may have been a rainy day but the Oasis Del Norte food truck found time to stop by Duluth cider for Taco Tuesday. The food truck is in its…
Vision Care Businesses Still Operating During Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - Last month, CDC guidelines singled out vision care and said no to anything routine. No routine examinations whatsoever and Minnesota has been following these guidelines. Relf Eyecare Specialists has been closed except…
Curbside Pickup Begins at Local Libraries
TWIN PORTS - At both libraries, patrons have to call into the library and schedule an appointment to pick up materials. They can also request the items on their own through the online catalog. Staff…
Drive-Thru Food Shelf Available at Vineyard Church
DULUTH, Minn. - A local church has set up a food shelf drive-thru for guests. The Vineyard Church in Duluth organized the Fruit of the Vine Food Shelf. The shelf is usually set up like…
New Principal Chosen for Denfeld High School
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Public Schools officials announced on Tuesday that a new principal has been chosen for Denfeld High School. After a thorough search process, former Assistant Principal Tom Tusken has been picked to serve as the new Denfeld…
52 Positive COVID-19 Cases Tied to Wisconsin Election
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — More than 50 people who voted in person or worked the polls during Wisconsin’s election earlier this month have tested positive for COVID-19 so far. The state Department of Health Services reported the latest figures on…
Pence Comes Under Fire for Going Maskless at Mayo Clinic
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) - Vice President Mike Pence chose not to wear a face mask while touring the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. It's an apparent violation of the world-renowned medical center's policy requiring them. Video feeds show he didn't wear…
Trump to Sign Order Keeping Meat Processing Plants Open
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Tuesday meant to stave off a shortage of chicken, pork and other meat on American supermarket shelves because of the coronavirus. The order will use the Defense Production Act to…
JBS Pork Plant Denies Minnesota OSHA Inspectors Investigation
WORTHINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Occupational Health and Safety Administration was ready to inspect the JBS pork plant in Worthington…
Midday Update 4-28-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, April 28, 2020.
Latest Minnesota COVID-19 Numbers: April 28
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Health reported 15 new COVID-19 related deaths Tuesday morning. The state's confirmed cases of COVID-19 are now at 4,181 and the death toll is 301. Health officials have cautioned that the real…
