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Trump Has COVID-19, Going to Military Hospital

October 2, 2020

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House says President Donald Trump will spend a “few days” at a military hospital after contracting COVID-19. Trump departed the White House by helicopter late Friday for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a White House official said. The official said the visit was precautionary and that Trump would work from the hospital’s presidential suite,…

Update: Congressman Stauber Says COVID-19 Test Negative

October 2, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) reported Friday afternoon that his COVID-19 test came back negative. Earlier in the day, Stauber released a statement upon learning that the President and First Lady tested positive for COVID-19: “Before embarking to Duluth on Air Force One two days ago, I tested negative for COVID-19. After learning about the President’s diagnosis earlier…

Duluth’s Lakewood Elementary Goes to Distance Learning After ‘Substantial’ Amount of Illnesses

October 2, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth School District officials are transitioning Lakewood Elementary students to distance learning and closing the school building for two weeks beginning Monday, Oct. 5 after a “substantial” number of students and staff have been absent due to illness, including influenza or COVID-like symptoms. Elementary in-person hybrid learning will tentatively resume at Lakewood Monday, Oct. 19. “The health and safety…

UW-Superior Foundation Kicks Off $20 Million Fundraising Campaign

The Campaign Will Help Support Students, Staff, Campus Development in the Future

October 2, 2020

Brett Scott,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The COVID-19 pandemic is not stopping the generosity of UW-Superior alumni from helping make a difference for the future of students and academics for years to come. “No gift is too large, and no gift is too small. The collective power of giving is what will make our campaign succeed,” said Jeanne Thompson, university advancement vice-chancellor. 20…

Local Organization Sells Items From Deconstructed Houses

One local organization is selling materials from deconstructed houses.

October 2, 2020

Jane Kim,

OLIVER, Wis. – One local organization is selling materials from deconstructed houses. The program Better Futures Minnesota is selling items from several tax-forfeited houses that have been torn down around the area. The money from the sale goes right back to the organization and helps men coming out of incarceration who also help with the deconstruction of the properties. “It’s…

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Trump Campaign: All Events Featuring President Postponed After COVID-19 Diagnosis

October 2, 2020

Site Staff,

(Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump campaign announced on Friday that all events featuring the president and the president’s family will be postponed or moved to a virtual event following his COVID-19 diagnosis. Vice President Mike Pence will continue his regularly scheduled campaign events. Statement from the Trump campaign: “All previously announced campaign events involving the…

Possible 911 Phone Outages Reported in Moose Lake

October 2, 2020

Site Staff,

MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – Carlton County 911 Dispatch was notified by phone provider, Lumen (formally Century Link) of a possible phone outage in the Moose Lake area of Carlton County. 911 calls by landline and cell phones for the state of Minnesota are having routing errors and delays. The call provider is aware of the situation and is working to…

St. Louis County Health Officials Recommend Testing for Trump Rally Attendees

October 2, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – St. Louis County health officials say after recent news of President Trump testing positive for COVID-19 following his visit to Duluth they are strongly recommending attendees consider getting tested. “Based on the ‘six feet for 15 minutes’ assessment, the likelihood of someone in the audience catching the virus from someone on stage is fairly minimal,”…

Midday Update 10-2-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, Oct. 2, 2020

October 2, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Oct. 2, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson Makes Statement About Trump’s Recent COVID-19 Diagnosis

October 2, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Friday morning Duluth Mayor Emily Larson released a statement regarding the recent news that President Trump, and others traveling with him, have tested positive for COVID-19. Trump traveled to Minnesota on Wednesday for a fundraiser event in Minneapolis as well as a campaign stop in Duluth. Larson issues the following statement: “The news of anyone contracting…

Joe Biden and Wife Jill Test Negative for Coronavirus

October 2, 2020

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden has tested negative for the coronavirus, his primary care doctor confirmed on Friday. The Democratic presidential nominee and his wife were tested earlier in the day after news of President Donald Trump’s infection was announced. Dr. Kevin O’Connor released the negative results in a statement issued by the Biden campaign. Biden was on the debate…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, October 2

October 2, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 101,366 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 10 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,059 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,086,963 tests have been completed to date. There are 90,492 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 7,793 patients have required hospitalization…

US Extends Ban on Cruise Ships Through October

October 2, 2020

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON — Federal health officials are extending the U.S. ban on cruise ships through the end of October amid reports of recent outbreaks of the new coronavirus on ships overseas. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday that it was extending a no-sail order on cruise ships with the capacity to carry at least 250 passengers. The CDC…

Trump Says He Has ‘Mild Symptoms’ After Testing Positive for COVID-19

October 2, 2020

The Associated Press,

(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, and a White House official says the president is experiencing “mild symptoms” of COVID-19. Trump’s positive test comes just hours after the White House announced that senior aide Hope Hicks came down with the virus after…

Congressman Stauber Releases Statement After Trump Tests Positive for COVID-19

October 2, 2020

Site Staff,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) made the following statement upon learning that the President and First Lady have tested positive for COVID-19: “Before embarking to Duluth on Air Force One two days ago, I tested negative for COVID-19. After learning about the President’s diagnosis earlier this morning, I immediately contacted the House Attending Physician and I am following their strict recommendations,…

Morning Update 10-2-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, Oct. 2, 2020

October 2, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Oct. 2, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, News

UMinn Expects to Cut 98 Athletes, Including 41 Women

October 2, 2020

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota plans to have 98 fewer athletes on its non-revenue teams next school year. According to data obtained by the Star Tribune, the athletics department is trimming 41 female players from women’s athletics in addition to the 57 men cut by the elimination of men’s track and field, tennis, and gymnastics. Besides eliminating the three…

Us Hiring Slows for 3rd Month in Sign of Struggling Economy

October 2, 2020

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened. With September’s hiring gain, the economy has recovered only slightly more than half the 22 million jobs that were wiped out by the viral pandemic. The…

Timeline of Trump’s Activities in Week Coronavirus Hit Home

October 2, 2020

The Associated Press, Site Staff,

WASHINGTON (AP) — With just a month to go until the election, President Donald Trump had a busy schedule during the week the coronavirus hit home with him. Trump tweeted early Friday that he and first lady Melania Trump had tested positive for the coronavirus. MONDAY — Trump surveys a truck produced by Lordstown Motors on the White House South…

President Trump, First Lady Test Positive For COVID-19

October 2, 2020

KQDS Staff,

(Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images/CNN) WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has tweeted that he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus. Trump’s positive test comes just hours after the White House announced that senior aide Hope Hicks came down with the virus after traveling with the president several times this week. Trump is 74 years…

Councilor Medved: Mayor Larson Crossed The Line Calling Pres. Trump A ‘White Supremacist’

October 1, 2020

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth City Councilor Derek Medved is condemning Mayor Emily Larson’s recent comments that called president trump a “white supremacist” after Tuesday’s debate in Cleveland where Trump refused to directly denounce groups centered on racism and hate, such as the Proud Boys. You’ll hear Medved’s reasons why below, but first Mayor Larson’s comments from the press call hosted…

Recap: Pres. Trump Rallies Thousands in Duluth Hoping to Flip Minnesota Red

"I lose Minnesota, I'm never coming back," he said.

October 1, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Northland is hot off President Donald Trump’s campaign stop in Duluth Wednesday — one night after his fiery debate with Vice President Joe Biden. This was the President’s second visit to Minnesota, the first being in Bemidji two weeks previous, on the trail to get Trump the states he says he needs to be reelected this November….

Police K9 Locates Meth Suspect’s Handgun After Accidental Shooting

October 1, 2020

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Police say a man with meth on him somehow shot himself in the thigh and went to the hospital before being arrested. A police K9 located the handgun involved near the 2200 block of West Arrowhead Road after police got a call around 12:30 a.m. Thursday the 23-year-old man was at the emergency room with a gunshot…

New Car Wash Set To Open In Duluth

The company originated in Holland, Michigan and currently has two other locations in Minnesota in New Hope and Rochester.

October 1, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tommy’s Car wash will soon be coming to Central Entrance in Duluth right next to the Vietnamese restaurant Phoholic. The company originated in Holland, Michigan and currently has two other locations in Minnesota in New Hope and Rochester. Construction is already well underway, and the grand opening is scheduled for February 2021 Categories: Business, Minnesota, News Tags:…

What Happens To a Cabin If the Cabin Owner Passes Away?

During this time of year, people wrap everything up at their cabins by doing things like pulling out the dock and shutting off the water supply.

October 1, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – During this time of year, people wrap everything up at their cabins by doing things like pulling out the dock and shutting off the water supply. However, what happens to the cabin if the cabin owner passes away? Places like Dahlberg Law Office in Duluth now create family cabin trusts for individuals. They say that one of…

More Drinking During Pandemic Can Have Negative Impacts On The Body

October 1, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Before you pour another glass of wine or drink another beer you might want to think about how your alcohol consumption can affect your health in the midst of the global pandemic. Many treatment facilities like the Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment in Duluth, have been seeing an uptick in the number of people looking for…

Wisconsin Hit by Increases in COVID-19 for Third Straight Week

October 1, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

MADISON, Wis.– In the first few weeks of fall, Wisconsin is seeing another spike of COVID-19 cases. All 72 counties in the state have been listed as high case activity level by state health officials. The rising number of cases is forcing President Trump to change his plans to campaign in the state. Cases continue to rise in Wisconsin for…

Experts are Urging Parents to Keep Track of Kids’ Mental Health Amid Pandemic

October 1, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– Children have been forced to experience a lot of changes in their daily lives because of this pandemic that can be hard to explain. A therapist at Essentia Health’s Amberwing Center For Youth And Family Well-Being says losing in-person socialization can be detrimental for a child’s development. But they say parents can still find ways for their kids…

Field Dedicated for Duluth Little League Figure

October 1, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– Duluth Little League payed homage to one of the organization’s longest members Thursday afternoon. Duluth Little League pioneer and past president John Ringsred was honored at a field in central Duluth, which will now be named after him. Ringsred was a key figure who helped bring little league baseball to Duluth and helped build the two fields in…

Itasca County Health Dept. Urges Caution As COVID-19 Cases Climb

COVID Questions? Contact Itasca County COVID Message Line at 218-327-6784

October 1, 2020

Brett Scott,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Cases of COVID-19 continue to climb daily in Itasca County, according to Kelly Chandler, department manager, Itasca County Public Health. During a mass drive-thru testing event on Sept. 23 at the Itasca County Fairgrounds, 907 individuals were tested, 15 positive cases were identified, and three of those cases were asymptomatic. As of Thursday, Oct. 1, the…

Trump Signs National Emergency Declaration Connected to Mining

President Trump has signed an executive order declaring a national emergency to expand the domestic mining industry.

October 1, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – President Trump has signed an executive order declaring a national emergency to expand the domestic mining industry. In a conference call today, White House officials talked about the president’s goal to become less dependent on foreign reserves for different minerals. They say the key priority here is national security and jobs. “Economic security is national security,” said…

Bentleyville Setup Gets Underway

The setup officially started September 26th and will go up until the its opening in late November.

October 1, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s that time of year again the setup for Bentleyville Tour of Lights is officially underway. The setup officially started September 26th and will go up until the its opening in late November. The Executive director of the tour of lights says, this year is more challenging then others with figuring out logistics for each display so…

U of M Medical School Researchers Found Traces Of COVID-19 On Beaches

October 1, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth are reporting they have found traces of the COVID-19 virus in water from four area beaches. The group has been taking samples from eight local beaches since July. Researchers have found evidence of the genetic makeup of the COVID-19 virus at Leif Erikson, Park Point, Brighton, and 42nd…

CASDA Kicks Off National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

There have been more than 700 calls for service for domestic violence-related incidents reported by the Superior Police and Douglas County Sheriff's Departments.

October 1, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A local organization is speaking up for domestic violence victims all month long. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month. The Center Against Sexual and Domestic abuse kicked off the month by place purple flags on the lawn outside of the Government Center in Superior. The flags represent all of the victims and survivors of abuse in…

Second Harvest Food Program Helps Feed Kids

An operation dedicated to providing food to children in need on the weekends has started up again in the Northland.

October 1, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – An operation dedicated to providing food to children in need on the weekends has started up again in the Northland. Food insecurity has been a growing problem for Northland kid and Second Harvest is stepping in to help. The backpack program is back with the goal of providing weekend food to kids in need. Leadership says the…

Male injured from Self Inflicted Gunshot Arrested for Possession of Meth

October 1, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police say a 23-year-old male that presented to the emergency room in Duluth Thursday morning was later arrested for possession of methamphetamine. According to police, officers responded to the emergency room around 12:36 a.m. on reports that a male had arrived at the ER with a gunshot wound to the thigh. After police interviewed the male…

Trump Cancels Wisconsin Rally Amid Surge in COVID-19 Cases

October 1, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump canceled a planned appearance in western Wisconsin amid calls from the city’s mayor and the state’s governor, both Democrats, that he not hold a rally due to a surge in coronavirus cases. The director of the La Crosse airport said the event was canceled due to a lease issue, not concerns over the…

Formal Charges Filed in Superior Homicide Case

October 1, 2020

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Charges have been filed against a Superior man accused of killing his mother in the Central Park neighborhood just before 7:00 a.m. Tuesday. Robert Bennett III, 39, has now been formally charged with first-degree intentional homicide. According to the criminal complaint, multiple officers were dispatched to a residence on Norwood Avenue on reports of a stabbing. When…

Duluth Police: No Citations Issued in Reported ‘Disturbance’ at Trump Rally

October 1, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department said on Thursday that there have been no citations issued in connection to a ‘disturbance’ that was reported Wednesday evening near the Duluth International Airport. According to the police department, an incident was reported to police shortly before 6:00 p.m. in the area of Airport Road and Venture Avenue. Reports state that a…

Vikings Back at Practice After Precautionary Virus Pause

October 1, 2020

The Associated Press,

(AP) – The Minnesota Vikings reopened their headquarters for team activities on Thursday, following another morning of zero positive COVID-19 test results four days after playing a Tennessee Titans team that experienced the NFL’s first outbreak. The Vikings announced their resumption of practice shortly after the league postponed Tennessee’s home game on Sunday against Pittsburgh. The Titans, who were hoping…

Midday Update 10-1-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020

October 1, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, October 1

October 1, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 100,200 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 13 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,049 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,055,888 tests have been completed to date. There are 89,980 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 7,758 patients have required hospitalization…

Fond du Lac Funeral Shooting Suspect Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge

October 1, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The 29-year-old Minneapolis man accused of shooting a man during a funeral on the Fond du Lac reservation last October pleaded guilty to one felony charge on Wednesday. According to court reports, Shelby Gene Boswell announced his guilty plea to illegally possessing and discharging a firearm in a school zone in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis….

Us Layoffs Remain Elevated as 837,000 Seek Jobless Aid

October 1, 2020

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) –The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000, evidence that the economy is struggling to sustain a tentative recovery that began this summer. The Labor Department’s report, released Thursday, suggests that companies are still cutting a historically high number of jobs, though the weekly numbers have become less reliable as states have…

Sweet Exchange Bakery Offering ‘Pandemic Bridal Special’

Cooking Connection: Sweet Exchange Classic Wedding Cake with Raspberry Infused Meringue Filling

October 1, 2020

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many brides and grooms-to-be are stressed to the max, having to adjust and deal with safety guidelines as the spread of the virus continues. Lisa Quarles of Sweet Exchange Bakery is looking to take a little of the stress off their shoulders, offering a limited time ‘Pandemic Bridal Special.’ Sweet Exchange Wedding Cakes…

One Dead, One Seriously Injured in Itasca County Head-On Crash

October 1, 2020

Site Staff,

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – According to the Minnesota State Patrol one person is dead and another person suffered life-threatening injuries following a head-on crash in Itasca County Wednesday afternoon. Authorities say the crash happened on Highway 2 near Hummingbird Drive in Blackberry Township just before 3:00 p.m. Reports state a Chevy trailblazer was traveling eastbound on Highway 2 when it…

Northland Newborns 10-1-20

FOX 21 and Essentia Health Team Up to Showcase Newborn Bundles of Joy Across the Northland

October 1, 2020

Brett Scott,

Every Thursday morning on FOX 21 Local News from 7 – 9 a.m., we’re teaming up with Essentia Health to showcase Northland Newborns. If you would like to submit a photo with a description of a newborn in your life, click here, or email fox21morningcrew@kqdsfox21.tv. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, Northland Newborns Tags: Brett Scott, community, Essentia Health, Local…

Morning Update 10-1-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020

October 1, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, News

Marcus Closes 17 Theaters It Had Reopened Amid Coronavirus

October 1, 2020

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marcus Theatres has temporarily closed 17 of the 72 cinemas it reopened this summer, citing a decline in audience demand and the limited number of new movie releases. The coronavirus pandemic led to the closure of movie theaters across Wisconsin in mid-March. The Milwaukee-based Marcus began reopening many of its theaters in August after test runs at…

Duluth Police Respond to Wednesday Night Vehicle Crash on London Rd

Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash.

October 1, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Wednesday night Duluth Police were called to a truck versus bicycle crash with injuries. It happened in the 1800 block of London Road shortly after 11:30 p.m. When speaking with the driver of the truck, she says she believes she had a medical issue and lost control of the vehicle. Alcohol is not believed to be a…