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Midday Update 2-9-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021.

Second Case of Coronavirus Variant Detected in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The second case of a new, more contagious form of the COVID-19 virus has been detected in Wisconsin, less than a month after it was first seen. The variant was first detected on Jan. 12 and…

Driver Survives 70-Foot Plunge off Wisconsin Interchange

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A driver survived when his pickup truck plunged about 70 feet off a slippery interchange exit ramp in Wisconsin. A Wisconsin Department of Transportation camera captured the Milwaukee-area…

Biden to Visit Wisconsin Next Week in First Official Trip

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden will visit Wisconsin next week for his first official trip as president beyond his home state of Delaware. Biden is set to visit Milwaukee next Tuesday, according to the White House. While the Biden…

Morning Update 2-9-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021.

COVID Community Testing Site to Reopen at UWS on Monday

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Superior's COVID-19 community testing site will reopen Monday, February 15. “The Wisconsin Department of Health Services completed an assessment of testing facilities statewide,” said Harry Anderson, Dean of Students. “Based on their findings and our proven ability…

Warming Center Remains Open Due to Extreme Cold

DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth will keep the Warming Center open for the week of February 8 due to continued dangerously cold temperatures. City officials say they will extend Warming Center hours as long as daily highs remain…

DECC, Local Theaters Land Thousands in State COVID Relief Grants

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center -- hit hard by the pandemic -- has finally landed some relief from the state in the amount of $500,000. The grant is coming from the Minnesota…

Yellow Bike Coffee Cafe Expands To Lake Superior College

DULUTH, Minn. - Yellow Bike Coffee Cafe officially opened its new permanent location at Lake Superior College. The café offers a variety of beverages and food options made to order for students…

Bong Veterans Historical Center Unveils New Permanent Exhibit

SUPERIOR, Wisc. - The Bong Veterans Historical Center is on the home stretch of a nearly two-year project of a brand new exhibit about the Korean and Vietnam wars. Because of grant funds and…

St. Louis County Sees 900 Small Businesses Apply for Phase 3 Grants

DULUTH, Minn.- 900 businesses in St. Louis County have sought relief through Phase 3 of the county's small business relief grants. The total amount of aid requested comes out to $16.4 million. The…

Pandemic Ignites Passion for Many Hobby Enthusiasts

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - From knitting to sewing, to books and puzzles, hobbies have helped keep the sanity for many Northlanders during a year we’d all like to forget. “We’ve had an excellent year,” said…

Extreme Cold Frightful for Humans, Delightful for Animals at Zoo

DULUTH, Minn.- While humans have to take extra safety measures in this extreme cold, many animals at the Lake Superior Zoo love to be outside – but with windchills this low, things…

Recent Cold Temperatures Serve As Good Reminder To Check On Older Adults

DULUTH, Minn. - The freezing cold hitting the Northland, this week, can be a strong reminder to check up on older individuals. Elderly adults are among the most vulnerable to extreme temperatures and cold…

An Ice Sauna Is Opening In Canal Park

DULUTH, Minn. - Frigid temperatures are sticking around in Northland, this week, and a local sauna company is helping people embrace the cold. Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna has built a sauna made completely…

Experts Advise Public to Stay Safe Inside and Outside During Cold Weather

NORTHLAND - Experts say there are things you can do to stay safe when temperatures drop this far, not only when you are heading outdoors, but also when it comes to making sure you…

New Variants Raise Worry About COVID-19 Virus Reinfections

(AP) - Evidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect a person against getting infected again with some of the new variants emerging around the world. New research also suggests that people can get second infections with earlier versions…

Minnesota DEED Awards $13 Million in COVID Relief Grants to Theaters, Convention Centers

DULUTH, Minn. - On Monday, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development awarded over $13 million in COVID relief grants to various convention centers and movie theaters across the state. One of the grant recipients listed is the Duluth…

St. Louis County Attorney: Use of Deadly Force Justified in Mt. Iron Officer-Involved Shooting

MT. IRON, Minn. - The St. Louis County Attorney's Office has ruled that the use of deadly force was justified in a December officer-involved shooting in Mt. Iron. The ruling is in connection to a December 5, 2020 incident, when…

Essentia Health Eases Visitor Restrictions

DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health is making updates to its visitor policy as cases of COVID-19 in the area have started to slow down. According to a Monday press release, beginning Tuesday the hospital will allow one adult visitor per…

School Closings, Delays: Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021

The following cancellations or delays have been reported to FOX 21 for Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 Ironwood School District - Closed Lake Superior School District - 2 Hour Delay South Shore School District – Closed

Man Charged With Trespassing After Run on Super Bowl Field

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man who ran onto the field during the Super Bowl has been charged with trespassing. With the world watching, authorities say Yuri Andrade, 31, scampered onto the field Sunday night in the fourth quarter of the…

Evers Announces New Vaccine Sites as Doses Increase

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers' administration is partnering with an international health care organization to set up community sites for COVID-19 vaccinations. Evers announced Monday that his administration will work with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare to establish six to…

House GOP Calls for Lifting Business Restrictions by May 1

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota House Republicans laid out a roadmap Monday for lifting the state’s coronavirus restrictions on businesses with a goal of letting them return to full operations by May 1. Rep. Dave Baker, of Willmar, said at a…

Midday Update 2-8-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Feb. 8, 2021.

$1,400 Stimulus Check: When Could You Get Your Third Payment?

WASHINGTON D.C. (Fox Business) - Congressional Democrats are pushing ahead with passing President Biden's nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package, paving the way for a third $1,400 stimulus check for millions of Americans — and households could start to…