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Wisconsin to Launch Online Appointments for Virus Shots

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsinites will be able to sign up online to get their coronavirus vaccinations later this month. The state is working with Microsoft to set up an online signup system. Wisconsin Public RadioĀ reportsĀ the system will launch in…

Essentia Opens Temporary Skywalk

DULUTH, Minn. - A skywalk linking Essentia's Duluth Clinic to a city parking ramp officially opened on Monday. The skywalk will allow patients and staff easier access to Essentia Clinic's first street building. The temporary skywalk will make it safe…

Midday Update 2-1-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Feb. 1, 2021.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, February 1

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 727 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota on Monday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 462,528 in the state. Health officials also reported 2 news deaths bringing the death total…

Morning Update 2-1-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Feb. 1, 2021.

Biden to Meet Republicans Proposing $618 Billion Virus Aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to meet Monday with a group of 10 Republican senators who have proposed $618 billion in coronavirus aid, about a third of what he’s seeking. The Republicans propose slimmer benefits, including $1,000…

Minnesota to Detail New Setup for Community Vaccine Clinics

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials are expected Monday to announce ā€œsignificantly moreā€ coronavirus vaccine will be allotted to people 65 and older. The state has run a two-week pilot of community vaccination clinics since the federal government lowered the…

Schouweiler Wins Beagrease Half Marathon

FINLAND, Minn. - The John Beargrease Half Marathon officially has a winner. The mushers arrived at the Trestle Inn in Finland, Minnesota just before 6:30 a.m. Monday morning. Erin Schouweiler crossed the finish line first followed by Michael Bestgen in…

Trail Mail Honors Memory of John Beargrease

DULUTH, Minn. - If you didn't know already,Ā  the Beargrease has a rich history that dates back to the 1800s when John Beargrease himself was a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier up the North…

Police: 2 Hurt in Wisconsin Mall Shooting

GRAND CHUTE, Wis. (AP) - Police say two people were injured Sunday in a shooting at a Wisconsin mall and the suspect remains on the loose. Police were called to the Fox River Mall in Grand Chute, a suburb of…

Minnesotans Received Emails Canceling COVID Vaccine In Error

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Some Minnesotans enrolled in the state's pilot COVID-19 vaccination program got multiple emails and texts that wrongly told them their appointments were canceled. State health officials say nearly everyone who got the erroneous message has been notified…

Wisconsin Tops 1,000 Daily Virus Cases, Lists 3 New Deaths

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Wisconsin has recorded more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths due to complications from the coronavirus. The update released Sunday by state health officials increases the total number of positive tests to 542,415 and…

Minnesota Shows Nearly 1,000 New Virus Cases, 13 New Deaths

Minnesota health officials are confirming 996 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths to due complications from the coronavirus. The update released Sunday increased the total number of positive tests to 461,807 and cumulative deaths to 6,200 since the start…

Lake Superior Ice Festival Continues

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The annual Lake Superior Ice Festival officially got started today, one of the few larger events taking place during the pandemic. The warmer temperatures along with the snow created a great…

Vets Check Dogs Before Beargrease

PROCTOR, Minn. - With Beargrease just around the corner, vets are making sure that dogs are safe for the big race tomorrow. Veterinarians, vet technicians, and students from the University of Minnesota helped check the…

Winter Bike Week Kicks Off With Bike Tune-ups

DULUTH, Minn. - Zeitgeist’s Winter Bike Week has begun. As part of the festivities, Northlanders were able to come to Continental Ski and Bik today for free bike tune-ups and take-home treats. There was…

Minnesota in High Demand for Child Care Jobs

DULUTH, Minn.-- As the pandemic continues, the need for childcare is growing throughout the state and at the rate it's going state officials say more workers are needed in the field. With 12,000 childcare workers…

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