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Republican Majority Leader Gazelka Tests Positive For Virus

November 15, 2020

Dan Hanger,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – State Republican Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. The East Gull Lake lawmaker said in a statement released Sunday that he has been in quarantine since experiencing symptoms on Monday and is following the advice of his doctor. He says he is not experiencing any major issues or…

Trump to Deliver Remarks on Vaccine Friday Afternoon

November 13, 2020

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump who has remained mostly holed in the White House this week is set to deliver an update Friday on Operation Warp Speed, the multi-agency effort to get a coronavirus vaccine to market as speedily and safely as possible. Trump, who was briefed by advisers in the Oval Office earlier Friday, is set to deliver…

Biden Pleads ‘Wear a Mask’ to Fight Virus Threat

November 9, 2020

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) Projected president-elect Joe Biden is imploring Americans to “wear a mask” to help fight the spread of the coronavirus — “no matter who you voted for.” He says, “We are Americans, and our country is under threat.” The Democrat said Monday the act could slow the death toll in the COVID-19 pandemic, which he noted could climb by…

Local Political Experts Weigh-In on Declared Biden Win, What Comes Next

Both experts say the high nationwide voter turnout and youth voter turnout were the biggest takeaways of this year's election.

November 7, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Local political experts from universities in the Northland weighed in Saturday on what comes next for President-Elect Joe Biden, and for President Donald Trump. On President Trump’s next moves Dr. Cindy Rugeley of UMD, a featured political analyst on FOX 21, said the nation should allow him the chance to contest the outcome in court. “I think that…

President-Elect Biden, Vice President-Elect Harris Address Nation After Victory

Biden outlines plans to address COVID, Harris said while the first, she will not be the last female Vice President.

November 7, 2020

Arman Rahman,

WILMINGTON, Del.- After almost a week of ballot-counting, Democratic Joe Biden was declared the 46th President of the United States Saturday, winning the 2020 Election. He gave his first address as President-Elect Saturday night, speaking from Wilmington, Delaware. “The United States of America, ladies and gentlemen, there’s never, never been anything we’ve tried and not been able to do,” said…

Kamala Harris Makes History as First Black, South Asian Woman Elected Vice President

Kamala Harris is making history as the first Black woman elected vice president of the United States.

November 7, 2020

Arman Rahman,

(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File) WASHINGTON (AP)- Kamala Harris is making history as the first Black woman elected vice president of the United States, shattering barriers that have kept men – almost all of them white – entrenched at the highest levels of American politics for more than two centuries. The 56-year-old California senator is also the first person of South…

Trump Not Conceding to Biden, Promising Legal Challenges

In recent weeks, Trump has alleged - without evidence - widespread fraud and misconduct in the election.

November 7, 2020

Arman Rahman,

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is not conceding to President-elect Joe Biden, promising unspecified legal challenges seeking to overturn the outcome of the race for the White House. Trump said in a statement that “our campaign will start prosecuting our case in court to ensure election laws are fully upheld and the rightful winner is seated.” Trump was at…

Joe Biden Elected 46th President, AP Declares

The Associated Press declared Democrat Joe Biden the winner of his native Pennsylvania at 11:25 a.m. EST.

November 7, 2020

Arman Rahman,

WASHINGTON (A.P.) – Democrat Joe Biden has won Pennsylvania, surpassing the 270 electoral vote threshold to take the White House and become the 46th president of the United States. Biden also carried Arizona, Wisconsin and Michigan on his path to the presidency, flipping states that President Donald Trump won in 2016. Pennsylvania was a must-win state for Trump. The 77-year-old…

Auditors Respond to Vote Recording Errors Made Affecting the MN House District 6A Race

The race is between Incumbent, Democrat Julie Sandstede and Republican Robert Farnsworth.

November 6, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County Auditors addressed members of the media Friday afternoon after they corrected several errors in Northland precincts affecting the Minnesota’s House District 6A Race. The race is between incumbent, Democrat Julie Sandstede and Republican Robert Farnsworth. The errors included in-person votes being uploaded twice in Hibbing, another with one candidate receiving 40 less votes in…

Biden Plans Friday Night Prime-Time Televised Address

November 6, 2020

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – Joe Biden’s campaign says he will give a speech during prime time Friday. The Democratic presidential candidate’s campaign announced that he would be making an address but did not say where or what he plans to say. Biden is on the cusp of winning the presidency as he opens up narrow leads over President Donald Trump in several critical backgrounds. The…

Al Roker to Take Time off Work to Battle Prostate Cancer

November 6, 2020

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Weatherman and morning TV co-host Al Roker has revealed that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will be undergoing surgery to have his prostate removed. “It’s a good news-bad news kind of thing,” Roker said Friday on NBC’s “Today.” “Good news is we caught it early. Not great news is that it’s a little…

Biden Ahead in Georgia, Pennsylvania; Trump Attacks Process

November 6, 2020

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden has overtaken President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania and Georgia. The election hinges on the outcome of tight contests in those key battleground states. The new results Friday come as Trump is trying to undermine confidence in this week’s election. With his pathway to reelection appearing to shrink, Trump advanced unsupported accusations…

Duluth Police ‘Experiencing Impacts of COVID-19,’ But City Won’t Say Total Cases

November 5, 2020

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth would not confirm how many officers or staff members with the Duluth Police Department were off the beat Thursday with COVID-19 after a press release was sent out that said the department is “experiencing impacts of COVID-19.” “We respect our employees right to privacy and all disclosures are voluntary. Therefore, we will not…

2020 Latest: Trump Set to Make Remarks From White House

November 5, 2020

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to make his first public appearance since the early morning hours after Election Day. The White House says Trump will deliver remarks at 6:30 p.m. Thursday from the press briefing room. It was unclear if he would take questions. Trump last appeared in public early Wednesday, when he falsely declared victory over Democrat…

Judges Dismiss Trump Claims in Georgia, Michigan

November 5, 2020

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – Judges in Georgia and Michigan have quickly dismissed Trump campaign lawsuits, undercutting a campaign legal strategy aimed at attacking the integrity of the voting process in states where the result could mean President Donald Trump’s defeat. The rulings came Thursday as Democrat Joe Biden inched closer to the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White…

Michigan Judge Dismisses Trump Campaign Lawsuit

November 5, 2020

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (AP) – A Michigan judge has dismissed a lawsuit by President Donald Trump’s campaign in a dispute over whether Republican challengers had access to the handling of absentee ballots. Judge Cynthia Stephens noted that the lawsuit was filed late Wednesday afternoon, just hours before the last ballots were counted. She also said the defendant, Secretary of State…

Superior Votes “No” on Part-Time Mayor, City Administrator

November 4, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

SUPERIOR, Wis.– 71-percent of voters in Superior voted against the idea of making the mayor’s position part-time while adding a city administrator. Mayor Jim Paine tells us he’s pleased but not surprised with the results. He says residents deserve to elect their top leader and hold that person accountable, which he says would not necessarily be the case for an…

Superior Officials Recap Election Night, Brace for Potential Recount

November 4, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

SUPERIOR, Wis.– After a long election day, officials in Superior are pleased with the city’s efforts counting up votes. With Wisconsin swinging toward Joe Biden, election officials might not be done yet as President Trump may ask for a recount. The city of Superior had to navigate an election unlike any other due to the pandemic. They also had an…

Voters React To Unknown Presidency Results

November 4, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn.- Election day has come and gone, but results for the president has yet to be determined. Fox 21 caught up with some Northlanders to find out how they are feeling about the unknown presidency results. With ballots still being counted in a handful of states, some Northlanders say they are becoming anxious not knowing the results. “It looks…

This Presidential Elections Sees Increased Voter Turnout

Some precincts in the City of Duluth had 90% or higher voter turnout.

November 4, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – This year’s presidential election broke barriers as many more people voted than usual. About 80% of registered voters in the City of Duluth cast ballots in this year’s election. That is a significantly larger turnout compared to the 2016 presidential race. Another big takeaway from this year’s election is some precincts in the City of Duluth had…

2020 Latest: Biden Wins Michigan, Nears 270 Electoral Votes

November 4, 2020

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden has carried Michigan and its 16 electoral votes, further dismantling Donald Trump’s Rust Belt wall of support that helped deliver him the presidency four years ago. The flip from red back to blue was a huge blow to Trump, whose victories in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania in 2016 sent him to the White House….

Trump Team Says It’s Suing to Stop Pennsylvania Vote Count

November 4, 2020

The Associated Press,

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – President Donald Trump’s campaign said it’s suing to temporarily stop the vote count in Pennsylvania, claiming a lack of “transparency.” Justin Clark, Trump’s deputy campaign manager, said in a statement Wednesday that the campaign is “suing to stop Democrat election officials from hiding the ballot counting and processing from our Republican poll observers.” Clark also said…

Trump Sues for Michigan Ballot Access, Asks Wis. Recount

November 4, 2020

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump campaign filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Michigan state court demanding access to locations where ballots are being counted in one of the undecided states that could determine whether President Donald Trump gets another four years in the White House. The campaign said it is calling for a temporary halt in the counting until it is…

What’s Next? UMD Political Science Professor Details Days Ahead in Election 2020

Dr. Cynthia Rugeley is the Associate Professor and Department Head of Political Science at UMD

November 4, 2020

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Many Americans woke up Wednesday morning wondering what comes next in the race for the White House. Ballots are still being counted in a handful of key states, including Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, and North Carolina among others. Dr. Cynthia Rugeley is the Associate Professor and Department Head of Political Science at UMD. She joined…

Trump, Biden in Close Race as Wisconsin Again in Spotlight

November 4, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump and Joe Biden were locked in a tight race in Wisconsin as vote-counting stretched past midnight, and the nation’s eyes turned to the same Midwestern battlegrounds that decided the election four years ago. Trump and Biden were running close as counties around the state coped with a flood of absentee ballots prompted by…

Presidency Hinges on Tight Races in Battleground States

November 4, 2020

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump carried the prized battleground of Florida, then he and Democrat Joe Biden shifted their focus early Wednesday to three Northern industrial states — Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania — that could prove crucial in determining who wins the White House. A late burst of votes in Wisconsin from Milwaukee gave Biden a small lead, but…

Voter Turnout Unprecedented in City, County Clerks Say

St. Louis County Officials say more than 54,000 absentee ballots have come in this year, a huge jump from the roughly 16,000 in 2016.

November 3, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- According to officials nearly 8,000 more residents in St. Louis County registered to vote this year than during the 2016 Presidential Election, and the City of Duluth also smashing records when it comes to absentee ballots and turnout. City and county officials told FOX 21 the influx of absentee ballots this year have been unprecedented. While that has…

Mcconnell Wins Reelection, but Control of Senate at Stake

November 3, 2020

The Associated Press,

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has won a seventh term in Kentucky. McConnell is the chief ally of President Donald Trump in Congress and the longest-serving Republican Senate leader in history. The 78-year-old McConnell defeated Democrat Amy McGrath. She’s a retired Marine combat pilot who challenged him as a political outsider. McConnell played up his…

2020 Latest: Donald Trump wins Arkansas

November 3, 2020

The Associated Press,

(AP) – President Donald Trump has won the state of Arkansas. The Republican nominee on Tuesday was awarded its six electoral votes. Arkansas is a reliably Republican state that hasn’t gone for a Democratic presidential candidate since Bill Clinton in 1996. HERE’S WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON: 8:20 p.m. A judge in Nevada has ordered 30 Las Vegas-area voting sites…

Deputy Auditor: 7,953 New Registered Voters in St. Louis County for Election 2020

Phil Chapman, St. Louis County Deputy Auditor, Says a Record Amount of Absentee Ballots Have Been Received in 2020

November 3, 2020

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – According to Phil Champan, St. Louis County Deputy Auditor, nearly 8,000 more residents in St. Louis County registered to vote in 2020 than during the 2016 presidential election. Chapman says polling places have been well equipped with personal protective equipment thanks to help from the Secretary of State’s Office in Minnesota. Chapman tells FOX 21 Local News…

Early Voting Shattered, Wisconsin Polls Open Amid Pandemic

November 3, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — After shattering early voting records, Wisconsin voters have a final chance Tuesday to cast ballots in schools, libraries, churches, and community buildings. The last opportunity to vote comes as coronavirus cases surge and political tensions are high in the battleground state. Both sides are closely watching absentee and in-person voting for any irregularities that could make…

2020 Election Day Voting Guide

November 3, 2020

Site Staff,

Polls open Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. Not sure if you are registered?: Minnesota – CLICK HERE Wisconsin – CLICK HERE Michigan – CLICK HERE Where do I vote?: Minnesota – CLICK HERE Wisconsin – CLICK HERE Michigan – CLICK HERE Help! I didn’t register in advance: You’re in luck! Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan allow same-day…

“Moms Demand Action” Group Promotes Voting; Supports Candidates Who Will Fight Gun Violence

November 2, 2020

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — The organization “Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense in America,” which promotes gun violence prevention and gun safety, is getting the word out about voting in the Northland and beyond. The organization was formed nationally after the Sandy Hook school shooting in 2012. The group defines itself as nonpartisan and supports political candidates on either side of…

Wisconsin Braces for Election Day, Trump Plans Final Stop

November 2, 2020

The Associated Press,

(Angela Major/The Janesville Gazette via AP) MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin is bracing for an Election Day unlike any other, with record numbers of votes recorded before polls opened on Tuesday and President Donald Trump planning one last campaign stop as he tries to duplicate his 2016 victory. Voters said Monday they were nervous not only about Election Day but…

DFL Leaders Urge Early Voting at Enger Park

November 1, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– Over 25,000 Duluthians have already voted early. With 600 casting ballots just yesterday, state and local officials on Saturday encouraged people to get out to the polls. DFL leaders and candidates met supporters at Enger Park Saturday morning to go over different ways to people can vote. They say with Tuesday so close, early voters should drop off…

Minnesota SOS: Too Late to Mail Ballots — but Not to Vote

If you still have an absentee ballot at home you must drop it off by hand to an election office or official drop box

October 30, 2020

The Associated Press, Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s secretary of state said Thursday it’s too late for voters to mail back their absentee ballots if they want to make sure their votes count after an appeals court ruling indicated that mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day are at risk of being invalidated. A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled…

Senators Smith, Klobuchar Campaign at UMD as Election Day Approaches

October 29, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– As Election Day draws near the two presidential candidates aren’t the only ones out on the trail looking to rally voters ahead of Tuesday’s election. Minnesota’s two Democratic senators were out in Duluth hoping to energize their base today. With 1.5 million votes already cast for the 2020 election in Minnesota, Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar were…

You Can “Spoil” Your Mailed Ballot And Vote In-Person If You’re Worried It Won’t Make It In Time

October 29, 2020

Alexandra Burnley,

MINNESOTA — With the latest court ruling that Minnesota absentee ballots that are mailed in will not be accepted past 8 p.m. on November 3rd, voters who have already dropped their ballots in the mailbox may worry that it won’t arrive in time to be counted. However, there is a way to find out if your ballot has been counted….

Biden to Campaign in St. Paul, Trump Rally Moves to Dodge Center

October 29, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Both presidential candidates will campaign in Minnesota on Friday, just four days before Election Day. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has scheduled a drive-in campaign event in St. Paul at 3:45 p.m. The Biden campaign hasn’t answered questions about the event’s exact location. President Donald Trump has moved his early evening rally to McNeilus Steel in Dodge Center, according…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, October 29

October 29, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 142,311 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 32 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,419 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,770,450 tests have been completed to date. There are 124,379 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 9,991 patients have required hospitalization…

A Google Trend Shows An Increase Of People Searching How To Change Vote

Wisconsin voters will have until Thursday to utilize this option through a mail-in ballot.

October 28, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A recent Google trend showed a spike in the number of people searching how they can change their vote. Both Minnesota and Wisconsin allow voters to make that choice. Unfortunately, the deadline has since passed for Minnesota voters, but there is still time for Wisconsin residents. Depending on how they wish to make the change, voters will…

Trump, Biden Both Making Final Push in Wisconsin

October 28, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump planned to hold a rally in Green Bay on Friday, marking his third stop in a week to Wisconsin as part of a final push from both sides to capture the key swing state. Democrat Joe Biden is also scheduled to campaign in Wisconsin on Friday, but he has not said where. Trump…

Supreme Court Rejects Delay of Minnesota Congressional Vote

October 28, 2020

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Minnesota Republican candidate’s bid to delay voting in his congressional race to February after the death of a third-party candidate was rejected Tuesday at the Supreme Court. Justice Neil Gorsuch, who handles emergency requests from the federal appeals court that oversees Minnesota, denied the request from Tyler Kistner. Kistner is running against Democrat Angie Craig, the…

City Of Superior Looking For More Poll Workers

Anyone interested in signing up can contact the Superior City Clerk's Office.

October 27, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Election day is one week away, but the City of Superior is running short on enough poll workers. As this year’s election may result in a record-breaking turnout, the city is hoping to fill about two dozen spots to help out throughout the rest of early voting and on election day. Superior Mayor Jim Paine says the…

Court to Hear Challenge to Minnesota Mailed Ballot Extension

October 27, 2020

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Republicans who oppose Minnesota’s seven-day extension for counting absentee ballots beyond Election Day say that unless it is blocked, thousands of people whose ballots arrive after Nov. 3 will risk having their votes disqualified. But attorneys for Democratic Secretary of State Steve Simon argue that it’s too close to Election Day to make changes. Nearly 2 million…

Supreme Court Rejects Democratic Attempt to Extend Mail-In Voting Deadline in Wisconsin

October 27, 2020

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court is siding with Republicans to prevent Wisconsin from counting mailed ballots that are received after Election Day. In a 5-3 order, the justices on Monday refused to reinstate a lower court order that called for mailed ballots to be counted if they are received up to six days after the election. A federal appeals…

Issues Important to Trump Await Barrett on Supreme Court

October 27, 2020

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett’s first votes on the Supreme Court could include two big topics affecting the man who appointed her. The court is weighing a plea from President Donald Trump to prevent the Manhattan district attorney from acquiring his tax returns as well as appeals from the Trump campaign and Republicans to shorten the deadline for receiving…

Barrett Confirmed as Supreme Court Justice in Partisan Vote

October 26, 2020

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court late Monday by a deeply divided Senate, Republicans overpowering Democrats to install President Donald Trump’s nominee days before the election and secure a likely conservative court majority for years to come. Trump’s choice to fill the vacancy of the late liberal icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg potentially opens a new era of rulings…

Vice President Mike Pence Holds a Rally in Hibbing

October 26, 2020

Site Staff, The Associated Press,

HIBBING, Minn. (AP) – Vice President Mike Pence has met a few hundred supporters on an airport tarmac for a campaign rally in northern Minnesota’s Iron Range. Most in the crowd on Monday were not wearing masks or social distancing as the vice president gave his remarks in the freezing weather. The vice president made the campaign stop in Minnesota…

Update: Surgery Successful for GOP US Senate Candidate Jason Lewis

October 26, 2020

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The campaign of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jason Lewis of Minnesota said Monday that his emergency surgery for a severe internal hernia was a success. The campaign had said the condition could have been life-threatening if not treated quickly, But campaign manager Tom Szymanski said in a statement that his surgery was “successful and minimally invasive.” He…