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Midday Update 2-18-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021.

US Needs to Brace Itself for More Deadly Storms, Experts Say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The deadly winter storms that knocked out power for millions in Texas and other states have exceeded the worst-case scenarios of many U.S. utilities. They also fit a pattern of worsening extremes under climate change and demonstrate…

Thompson Wants 75% of Fall UW Classes in-Person

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced Thursday that he wants 75% of classes to be taught in-person this fall. Thompson said in a column that he’s directed system campuses to ensure students will have…

Duluth Dentist Explains Importance of National Children's Dental Health Month

DULUTH, Minn. - February serves as National Children's Dental Health Month. Dr. Kyle Hammer with Port City Dental and Miller Hill Dental in Duluth says it's a time to raise awareness and educate…

Searching For New Dinner Ideas? Try This Light, Easy Pasta Recipe

DULUTH, Minn. - What's for dinner? It's a common question throughout many households, especially during the week when time is already tight for many working Northlanders. In this week's Cooking Connection, Chef…

Morning Update 2-18-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021.

City Crews Responding to Two Water Main Breaks in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - City crews are responding to two water main breaks in Duluth Thursday morning. According to the City of Duluth, the first water main break was reported Wednesday night at 11:14 p.m. and is located at 2201 West…

COVID-19 Vaccine Connector Will Alert Minnesotans When They're Eligible for Vaccine

(FOX 9) - Minnesota is launching a new vaccination website to help people find out when, where, and how to get their COVID-19 vaccine. Minnesotans who have not yet been vaccinated are encouraged to sign up for the COVID-19 Vaccine Connector, regardless of…

Carlton Restaurants Continue To Adapt Amid Pandemic

CARLTON, Minn. - It was a roller coaster 2020 for restaurants like The Street Car in Carlton. "That's when it really hit hard for us. That brought a whole different style of business. We had…

Nearly Naked Ruck March Back On This Year After Pandemic Cancellation in 2020

DULUTH, Minn. - The Veteran fundraiser the Nearly Naked Ruck March will be happening this year despite the pandemic. It’s all happening on the skyline loop at Enger Tower on March 27th. In 2020,…

Back-to-Back Pursuits End with 2 Officers Injured, 2 Arrested

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Two arrests, two pursuits, and two police departments. Duluth and Superior officers were taken on wild chases Wednesday. One of which, injured officers and created a mess of damage through a Superior…

Duluth Playhouse Welcoming Small Audience for First Time During Pandemic

DULUTH, Minn.-- Excitement is building for a popular Duluth theater getting ready for its first in-person audience since the pandemic. We're talking about the Duluth Playhouse. They'll be performing a production of Charlotte’s Web on…

Duluth Public Schools to Continue Plan for March 8th Opening

DULUTH, Minn.-- The update in policy for in-person guidelines from the governor won't change the reopening plans already in place for Duluth Public Schools. ISD 709 Superintendent John Magas says the district will keep its…

Birkie Organizers Create More Virtual Race Options

HAYWARD, Wisc. - The 47th annual Birkie will be looking a lot different this year. Organizers say that in an effort to keep everything socially distanced, participants will start in waves throughout the week. With…

Carbon Monoxide Concerns Arise As People Get Creative Trying To Warm Up

DULUTH, Minn. - Chilly weather sweeping the nation could cause people to get creative when trying to stay warm, but those alternatives mean increased carbon monoxide deaths. Many people will do everything they can…

Lester Park Golf Course to Permanently Close after 2023 Golf Season

DULUTH, Minn. - For the next two years, Lester Park Golf Course will remain closed before having its final season in 2023 when Enger Park’s course undergoes some major renovations. In 2019, a task…

More Than 1 Million Doses of Vaccine Given in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — More than 1 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been administered to more than 740,000 people in Wisconsin, the state Department of Health Services reported Wednesday. Gov. Tony Evers praised the milestone, calling it “exciting…

Republican Doug Wardlow Runs for Minnesota Attorney General

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Republican Doug Wardlow is running again for Minnesota attorney general. Wardlow lost the 2018 race to Democrat Keith Ellison by just under 4 percentage points.…

Vehicle Pursuits in Superior End in Multiple Arrests, Investigators Injured

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Authorities in Superior say two separate vehicle pursuits on Wednesday resulted in the arrest of both drivers and non-life-threatening injuries to two officers from the Duluth Police Department who…

Wisconsin 2021 Spring Primary Election Results

Below is the up to date results of the key races in Tuesday’s Wisconsin Spring Primary Election State Schools Superintendent - One Advances Jill Underly - 88,716 votes | 27% Deborah Kerr - 86,095 votes | 27% Steve Krull -…

Rush Limbaugh, Conservative Talk Radio Host, Dies at 70

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Rush Limbaugh, the talk radio host who became the voice of American conservatism, has died. His death Wednesday at the age of 70 was announced on his website. With his three-hour weekday radio show broadcast…

Walz Approves Middle, High School Reopenings Starting Monday

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Citing progress on the coronavirus vaccination front, Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday announced plans to let more middle and high school students return to the classroom for in-person learning as early as Monday. Elementary schools are already…