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Minnesota Schools See Slight Bump in Weekly Virus Cases

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota schools are seeing increases in weekly coronavirus cases as students return to classrooms across the state. More than 100 facilities from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade reported infections last week. That's according to a weekly COVID-19 report…

Midday Update 9-9-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, September 9, 2021. Have a great day!

Michigan Updates Quarantine Guidance for Masked Students

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan has issued updated guidance to help schools and local health departments navigate whether asymptomatic students exposed to a coronavirus-infected student should quarantine at home or stay in school. Unvaccinated but masked students who were less…

Morning Update 9-9-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, September 9, 2021. Have a great day!

Republican Kleefisch Enters Wisconsin Governor’s Race

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Republican Rebecca Kleefisch, who spent eight years as lieutenant governor under Scott Walker, has launched her campaign for governor. Kleefisch contrasts herself with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in her…

Minnesota’s Klobuchar Says She Had Breast Cancer; Doing Well

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced Thursday that she has been treated for breast cancer that was found in February and the treatment “went well.” Klobuchar, 61, tweeted that the cancer was detected during a routine mammogram, and…

Experts Give Tour of Greenwood Fire Damage

ISABELLA, Minn. -- Progress is being made outside of Isabella where the Greenwood Fire is nearly 50% contained with minimal open flames. "There's a wet layer about an inch and a half deep,…

Bus Driver Shortage in the Northland

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Similar to several other businesses, school transportation services are facing an employee shortage. Northland schools are back in session, and more bus drivers are needed, especially in the Hermantown School District. The Hermantown…

City of Duluth to Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth will host a closed indoor Remembrance Ceremony this Saturday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Members of the Duluth Police and Fire Departments will join Mayor Emily Larson, Fire…

Cloquet to Implement Water Restrictions Starting Friday

CLOQUET, Minn. - Councilors in Cloquet passed a resolution Tuesday to restrict non-essential water usage in the city due to ongoing drought conditions. With 78 percent of Minnesota now experiencing at least severe drought, the Minnesota DNR has determined that…

Midday Update 9-8-21

FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama share an update on news and weather making headlines Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

Expect Muted Fall Colors This Year Due to Drought

(FOX 9) - As we turn the page on another summer and head into fall, our green will soon begin the transition to brown. In a typical year, that can lead to some brilliant colors. But, I would curb your…

Report: COVID-19 Pandemic Driving Alcohol Sales in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new report suggests people are buying dramatically more alcohol as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on. Revenue from state excise taxes on alcohol during the fiscal year that ended June 30 totaled $73.8 million, up almost…

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