ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The first case of the COVID-19 coronavirus has been confirmed at the Minnesota House of Representatives, officials say. Right now, it's not clear if the case is among…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - University of Wisconsin-Superior students will continue alternative delivery of their courses through the end of the spring semester. The announcement to continue online courses through the end of the semester, including finals, was made Wednesday afternoon in a…
DULUTH, Minn. - Simon Property Group announced Wednesday afternoon that it will be closing all of its malls in the U.S. in an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The measure means that Miller Hill Mall will close…
MADISON, Wis. - On Wednesday, Governor Tony Evers announced that child care centers may not operate with more than 50 children present at a time. Additionally, centers may not have more than 10 staff…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Diocese announced on Wednesday that they will be suspending masses through April 20 to help stem the spread of COVID-19. The suspension takes effect Friday, March 20. According to the press release, All gatherings of more…
NEW YORK-Stocks fell 7% on Wall Street and triggered another temporary halt to trading as fears spread that the coronavirus is causing a global recession. The Dow has lost all its gains since President Donald Trump's inauguration. The price of…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota saw a sharp jump in applications for unemployment insurance after Gov. Tim Walz ordered restaurants, bars, theaters, fitness clubs and other places of public amusement closed to…
(FOX 9) - In accordance with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's executive order, all salons and spas across the state are closed until March 27 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. According to the Minnesota Board of Cosmetology, all hair salons, nail…
DULUTH, Minn. - The COVID-19 pandemic is now impacting the animals up for adoption in the Northland. Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth announced Wednesday morning on FOX 21 Local News that…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Miller Hill Mall is temporarily changing its operating hours amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The mall says the changes were made to support retailers and the community and are in accordance with CDC guidelines. Operating hours will now…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers was expected to issue an executive order Wednesday to speed up unemployment benefits for workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as he meets with legislative leaders to discuss a more far-reaching emergency plan…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
TORONTO (AP) — The U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday as the two nations work to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Trump made the announcement…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a challenge by environmental groups against the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota, saying the Interior Department had the authority to reverse itself and renew the project’s federal mineral…
DULUTH, Minn.- Grandma's Marathon has not decided yet if the race of more than 9,000 runners will be cancelled because of the Coronavirus. Race officials told us they are right now discussing whether they…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Wisconsin business owners had just three hours to get ready for a 5 p.m. hard shutdown of bars and restaurants ordered from the very top in Madison. "We all thought it…
DULUTH, Minn. - "Spend a couple days up here in Duluth and enjoy the surrounding area," Champlin Resident, Jared Galligan says. That's just what Jared Galligan and his family were able to…
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. - Colleges and universities are switching to all-online classes as the coronavirus spreads. That can be a big challenge for teachers who have to change their curriculum to fit the current…
DULUTH, Minn. - Artists could face dire situations in the coming months as performances and art shows are being cancelled across the world. The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council now has a grant to help…
DULUTH, Minn.-- Governor Walz laid out his plan for Minnesota businesses to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus. On Tuesday, that plan was put into action. The new measures taken by the…
DULUTH, Minn.-Essentia Health is postponing all routine appointments and elective procedures for two weeks, beginning Wednesday. The decision affects appointments and elective procedures scheduled at any Essentia hospital or clinic from March 18 to April 1. Decisions about appointments and…
DULUTH, Minn. - Instead of hosting lunch in a room with several dozen other people, the Salvation Army is now providing box lunches for area residents that they can now take on the go.…
DULUTH, Minn. - The group Duluth Loves Local is helping city businesses stay afloat during coronavirus-related closures combat by letting them advertise on their Instagram page for free. Leaders from the group say…
DULUTH, Minn. - Bars and restaurants are now closed to dine-in customers after being ordered to do so by Governor Walz on Monday. That's not stopping a Duluth bar from taking a new…
TWIN PORTS - The mass closures due to the coronavirus have not dampened the housing market in the Northland, according to real estate agents. Experts are calling it a seller's market in this area,…
DULUTH, Minn - With schools being mandated to close during the Coronavirus pandemic, it brings into question the potential limited access to food for many people dealing with food insecurities. Piedmont Elementary in Duluth…
According to the Johns Hopkins University & Health Center Coronavirus Resource Center, there are 196,640 confirmed cases of the coronavirus worldwide as of Tuesday afternoon. Other worldwide confirmed coronavirus numbers include 80,840 recoveries, and 7,893 deaths. The United States has…
DULUTH, Minn. – Free breakfast and lunch will be made available to Duluth students starting Wednesday, March 18. According to a press release from ISD 709, Duluth public schools will have free breakfast and lunches available to Duluth students 18…
DULUTH, Minn. – Mayor Emily Larson has declared a local emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City says this declaration will allow the mayor and the City’s emergency manager to request and coordinate aide and resources from surrounding…
