Midday Update 1-19-21
FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama provide an update on news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. Have a great day!
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DNR Board to Consider Mining Fee Increases Next Week
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Department of Natural Resources’ policy board is expected to reconsider a plan to dramatically increase mining fees in Wisconsin. The new rules would increase fees and costs for nonferrous mining operations by about $502,000…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, January 19
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 922 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota on Tuesday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 448,268 in the state. Health officials also reported 6 news deaths bringing the death total…
UMD Political Science Professor Discusses Incoming Biden-Harris Administration
DULUTH, Minn. - The United States is one day away from the swearing-in of our nation's 46th President in Washington, D.C. The inauguration will no doubt look different than in years past, with COVID-19,…
Everyone Over 65 Next in Line for Vaccine in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Everyone over age 65 in Wisconsin will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday. The state Department of Health Services said Tuesday that prioritizing that population will help save lives. However, the department cautioned…
2 National Guard Members Removed From Biden Inauguration Security
WASHINGTON (AP) - Two U.S. Army National Guard members are being removed from the security mission to secure Joe Biden's presidential inauguration. A U.S. Army official and a senior U.S. intelligence official said the two National Guard members have been found to…
Biden Taps Rachel Levine as Assistant Health Secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the Senate. Levine is a…
Morning Update 1-19-21
FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama provide an update on news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. Have a great day!
MyPillow CEO: Kohl's, Bed Bath and Beyond, Wayfair Dropping MyPillow
CHASKA, Minn. (FOX 9) - Some retailers are dropping MyPillow products from their stores, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell told FOX 9. This comes following the CEO's repeated claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential election. Lindell told FOX 9 Bed Bath and…
Joe Biden to Propose 8-Year Citizenship Path for Immigrants
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on Day One of his administration. A person granted anonymity to discuss the legislation says it would provide an eight-year path to citizenship for an estimated 11…
First Responders Advise Caution As Sledding Injuries Increase
DULUTH, Minn.-Many people are pent up at home and want to get outside and enjoy the winter, but our fluffy snow has gotten a little slick and hard, causing some kids and adults to…
Duluth, Proctor Superintendents Disappointed in Slow Federal Vaccine Rollout
DULUTH/PROCTOR, Minn.- While Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday the state will open up vaccines to the elderly, education and child care workers in the coming weeks, Northland school leaders said they feel disheartened…
KYN: Sew with Me
DULUTH, Minn. - The Sew with Me brand name has been around for almost 10 years. "We started in Stillwater and expanded from there to meet the needs of sewers throughout the state,"…
Minnesota Governor Hosts Virtual MLK Day Celebration
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz hosted a virtual Martin Luther King Jr celebration on his Youtube channel kicking off the 35th annual event. The governor spoke about the pandemic,…
Superior Police Looks To Add Liaison Position To Work With LGBTQ And Minority Communities
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Superior Police Department is taking a step closer to becoming more inclusive. The department is now looking to add a position to work with people in the minority and LGBTQ…
Mobile Vaccine Units Coming Soon To Counties In Wisconsin
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. - The National Guard and Wisconsin health officials are teaming up… to test a program that offers mobile vaccination clinics across the state. National Guard members and pharmacy volunteers will be deployed,…
Superior School Board Gives School Nurses A Pay Raise
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Superior School board recently approved a pay increase for school nurses in an effort to attract more to work in Superior schools. School nurses have been in high demand for the…
Martin Luther King Jr. Honored at Virtual Ceremony
DULUTH, Minn. - Whether it be the pandemic or the continued division in the country, this year’s events surrounding Martin Luther King Jr. Day were sure to look a lot different than in…
Judge Orders Company to Take 3M’s Trademarks off N95 Masks
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge has ordered a Florida company accused of selling counterfeit N95 face masks with 3M’s name on them to stop using the Minnesota company’s trademarks and representing itself as a distributor or authorized retailer for…
Walz Announces Vaccine Pilot Program Amid Supply Concerns
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state will open nine community sites this week to vaccinate adults over 65, pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade educators, school staff, and child care workers. The program announced Monday expands the rollout beyond…
Wisconsin Reports 19 New Deaths Due to the Coronavirus
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin health officials on Monday confirmed 19 new deaths due to the coronavirus, all but two of which were in Milwaukee County. The update lifted the number of fatalities since the start of the pandemic to 5,470.…
Wisconsin’s Top Health Official Departing for Federal Job
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s top health official, who has led the state throughout the coronavirus pandemic, is leaving for a job with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under…
Midday Update 1-18-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. Have a great day!
148th Fighter Wing to Deploy to Washington D.C.
DULUTH, Minn. - Members of the Minnesota National Guard, and personnel in the 148th Fighter Wing are being deployed to Washington D.C. in support of the 59th Presidential Inauguration. There are about 850 troops and airmen from both…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, January 18
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 980 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota on Monday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 447,349 in the state. Health officials also reported 12 news deaths bringing the death total…
850 MN Guard Members Among Soldiers Securing Inauguration
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — About 850 members of the Minnesota National Guard are among 25,000 soldiers streaming into Washington from across the country for Wednesday’s presidential inauguration. The number of guard members is at least two and a half times the…
Despite Event Cancellations, Northern Lights Foundation Continues to Support Families in Need
DULUTH, Minn. - Every year in January, the Northern Lights Foundation typically hosts one of its biggest fundraisers of the year -- More Cowbell. The energetic lineup of performances usually captivates a…
North Shore Businesses Reopen, Hopeful for Additional Snowfall
BEAVER BAY, Minn. - Businesses along the North Shore are breathing a sigh of relief after months of being shut down. However, many owners now have to deal with another obstacle –…
Morning Update 1-18-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. Have a great day!
FBI Vetting Guard Troops in DC Amid Fears of Insider Attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. That concern is prompting the…
