Midday Update 12-7-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Dec. 7, 2020.
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Hundreds Ill, 1 Dead Due to Unidentified Illness in India
NEW DELHI (AP) — At least one person has died and 200 others have been hospitalized due to an unidentified illness in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, reports said Monday. The illness was detected Saturday evening in Eluru,…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, December 7
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 5,296 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Monday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 356,152 in the state. Health officials also reported 21 news deaths bringing the death total to…
Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank Seeks Donations Amid Rising Demand
DULUTH, Minn. - COVID-19 continues to cause huge financial strains on many Northland residents and families due to several reasons. Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank is standing by and ready to…
Handmade in the Northland: Beyond Nuts
FINLAND, Minn. - During the week of Dec. 7 – 11, FOX 21 Local News from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. will be highlighting local makers in the Northland ahead of the gift-giving…
Morning Update 12-7-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Dec. 7, 2020.
Report: Australia’s Great Barrier Reef in “Critical” Condition for the First Time
(FOX-TV) - Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is critically deteriorating according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, or IUCN. The reef is the world’s most extensive stretch of coral reef with over 1,500 species of fish and about 400…
US, Wisconsin Flags at Half-Staff for Pearl Harbor Day
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers has ordered the U.S. and state flags to be flown at half-staff on Monday for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor on the…
'Little C Tree' Christmas Trees Spreading Holiday Cheer, Help to Lincoln Park Restaurant Employees
DULUTH, Minn.- A new business harvesting and selling Christmas trees in Duluth is doing their part to give back to the community during the holidays. Little C Tree has been selling small sustainable…
Local Churches Create Drive-Thru Nativity Set Around Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-- A handful of Duluth area churches have still not seen their congregations inside the church for services since the pandemic began in March. For this Christmas, they all decided to come together…
Finnish Flag Flown to Celebrate 103rd Anniversary of Country’s Independence
DULUTH, Minn.-- Sunday marks the 103rd anniversary of Finland’s independence over Russia. Over in Canal Park, those who are proud of their Finnish heritage found a unique way to celebrate the date. The Northland Chapter…
Trump Lawyer Rudy Giuliani Tests Positive for COVID
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani has tested positive for the coronavirus, making him the latest in Trump’s inner circle to contract the disease that is now surging across the U.S. The 76-year-old…
Mother IDs Man Killed by Deputies in Northeastern Minnesota
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- The 19-year-old man shot by deputies Saturday after fleeing the scene of a shoplifting call in Mountain Iron has been identified by his mother. Estavon Elioff was identified…
Bentleyville Staying Busy in 2020, Founder Asks for More Food and Toy Donations
DULUTH, Minn.-- Bright lights and Christmas music have filled Bayfront Park as Bentleyville 2020 is going strong as they work to navigate through their unique format due to the pandemic. It's another busy night in…
Deputies Fatally Shoot 19-Year-Old Man in Mt. Iron
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- An investigation is underway after a suspect search resulted in a fatal officer-involved shooting Saturday in Mountain Iron, and according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, the man killed matched the description of a suspect in…
Duluthian Selected to Help Deck the White House Halls for the Holidays
DULUTH, Minn.- Many Northlanders are probably busy decking the halls, getting last minute decorations on the tree and stringing lights outside. But can you imagine getting picked to help decorate the White House…
Virginia Police Department Using New Type Of Restraint Device
VIRGINIA, Minn. - The Virginia Police Department is now using a new type of restraint device called BolaWrap. The device is used to help safely diffuse situations without the need for extra use of…
Proctor Holds 'Mayor For A Day' Essay Contest For Students
PROCTOR, Minn. - Ever wondered what it would be like if kids ran local city governments? The City of Proctor is giving fourth through sixth graders a chance to compete in an…
New Pop-Up Shop Opens in Canal Park
DULUTH, Minn.-- Down in Canal Park, there's a new place to get some Christmas gifts for the outdoorsman in your family. Lake and Co. Is the first pop up shop to move into flagship's "The…
Governor Walz Raises Concerns Over Rising COVID-19 Cases in Care Facilities
DULUTH, Minn.-- As COVID-19 cases continue to climb in Minnesota, the increase is starting to impact people living in group homes and assisted living facilities. Governor Walz has spent all week emphasizing the need to…
Holiday Shopping In Stores Can Be Risky As Pandemic Continues
DULUTH, Minn. - There might be the one gift you can't find online, or maybe going to a store to purchase a gift is more convenient, but health experts are cautioning people to be aware…
Truckers for Tots Donates Thousands of Dollars Worth of Toys to Northland Kids
DULUTH, Minn. - A major toy donation was made today for kids in the Northland. The group Truckers for Tots, headed by Mid-state Truck Service with other area businesses, stopped by the Duluth Salvation…
Cold Plasma Generators Combatting COVID-19 Installed at Assisted Living Facilities
DULUTH, Minn. - Several assisted living facilities in the area are now incorporating disinfecting technology to help keep their residents healthy during the pandemic. At both Keystone Bluffs in Duluth and Diamond Willow, which has…
Essentia, St. Luke's Share Plans for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
DULUTH, Minn. - The nation continues to draw closer to the distribution of a vaccine to fight off COVID-19 and now local hospitals are preparing for how they will deliver it to…
Top Legislative Leaders Express Optimism for Virus Aid Plan
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The top four leaders in the Minnesota Legislature have expressed optimism that lawmakers can agree on a new coronavirus relief package in time for a Dec. 14 special session. But negotiations on what should go into the…
Duluth Police Report 38th Shooting This Year
DULUTH, Minn. - On Friday, the Duluth Police Department reported the 38th shooting incident of the year. Authorities say officers responded to the area of the 700 block of North 1st Avenue West around 9:45 a.m. Friday on reports of…
Wisconsin Crosses 400,000 COVID-19 Cases
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin crossed the 400,000 mark in recorded COVID-19 cases on Friday, adding nearly 4,900 positives in one day and 63 additional deaths. There have now been 404,555 positive cases in the state and 3,625 deaths. Gov.…
Minnesota Regulators Deny Request to Delay Line 3 Pipeline
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota regulatory panel has denied a request by two northern Minnesota tribes to prevent Enbridge Energy from moving forward with its contentious Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement.…
Update: Authorities Investigating Shooting Incident in Virginia
UPDATE: VIRGINIA, Minn. - The Virginia Police Department says officers were dispatched Friday morning to the area of 12th Street North and 8th Avenue East for reports of multiple gunshots. Witnesses to the incident told police they heard five gunshots…
House Votes to Decriminalize Marijuana at Federal Level
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled House has approved a bill to decriminalize and tax marijuana at the federal level. The bill would reverse what supporters called a failed policy of criminalizing pot use and take steps to address racial disparities…
