Morning Update 1-13-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021.
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UMD Men's Hockey Series Against Miami Postponed
DULUTH, Minn. - The UMD men's hockey team announced Wednesday that their upcoming road series at Miami (OH) has been postponed. According to a press release, the decision was made due to a…
State of State: Evers Targets Broadband, Fixing Unemployment
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers in his State of the State speech is calling on the Legislature to update Wisconsin’s antiquated unemployment payment system and spend nearly $200…
Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $750 Million After No Winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lottery players will have a shot Friday night at the fifth-largest jackpot in U.S. history after no tickets matched all the numbers in the latest Mega Millions drawing. The jackpot for Tuesday night’s Mega Millions…
Trump on Verge of 2nd Impeachment After Capitol Siege
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is on the verge of being impeached for a second time. He faces a single charge, “incitement of insurrection,” after telling a mob of loyalists to, as he put it, “fight like hell” against…
Superior Councilor Raises Ethical Concerns Over Marriage of Mayor Paine, Councilor Van Sickle
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior City Councilor Craig Sutherland is raising conflict-of-interest concerns with the City Attorney's office over the recent marriage between Mayor Jim Paine and Councilor Jenny Van Sickle. …
Wis. Gov. Tony Evers Promises $200M for Broadband Access in State of the State Speech
MADISON, Wis.- In his virtual State of the State address Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers called on an increased focus on expanding broadband access statewide in the next biennial budget. After the pandemic…
Wisconsin Authorizes State National Guard, Boards Up Capitol Building
MADISON, Wis. - Windows of the Wisconsin Capitol are now boarded up as the FBI continues its warning to lawmakers around the country about the threat of armed protests and violence directed at government buildings this week and next week. There's…
Minnesota Dept. of Health Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard
MINNESOTA- The Minnesota Department of Health has launched an online dashboard, to stay up to date on the state's vaccination rollout. The website shows more than 144,000 people have received at least one…
Gov. Walz Calls On National Guard To Handle Threats Of Violence At State Capitol
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday he will call up the Minnesota National Guard to deal with threats of violence at the state Capitol. The Guard will be called up for several days, he said,…
Renee Van Nett Becomes Duluth's First Indigenous Council President
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth City Council is making history by electing the first Indigenous woman to serve as council president. Councilor Renee Van Nett was unanimously elected during Monday's meeting. She says this…
Antique Stores Experience Growth in Traffic During Pandemic
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Antique stores throughout the Northland are experiencing an increase in demand. At Allouez Antiques in Superior, management says they’ve had their best sales in more than five years. They believe it’s…
Families Enjoy Warmer Winter on Proctor Sledding Hill
PROCTOR, Minn. - There's nothing quite like hopping on a sled and going down a big hill. "It's great, it's just what the doctor ordered," Sandra Benney and her family said. Many families have decided…
Carlton County Public Health Works To Keep Up With Challenges During Vaccination Process
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. - The COVID-19 vaccine has been going into arms around the Northland for a few weeks now. Over in Carlton County, public health officials are being spread thin while trying to get…
Minnesota Discovery Center Reopens With Optimism for Brighter Year Ahead
CHISHOLM, Minn. - The doors are officially back open for business at the Minnesota Discovery Center (MDC) in Chisholm. Staff was thrilled to welcome back guests to their campus which features more than 650…
MN Power Pushes To Provide More Clean Energy
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Power plans to provide more clean energy in the future for the region. The energy company is looking to go carbon-free. The plans include adding about 400 megawatts of wind…
Minnesota Movie Theatres Reopen Per Governor's Orders
DULUTH, Minn. - Attention movie buffs: Minnesota theaters are now reopened as the governor has loosened restrictions. Whether it’s Wonder Woman or Tom Hanks’ new film, Marcus Theatres in Duluth is ready to bring…
Northforce Launches Student Connect Program
NORTHLAND - A job recruiting initiative called Northforce has launched a program to connect students with employers and organizations who want to invest more in the community. A dozen colleges from around the area…
Wisconsin Man Arrested After Being Part of Capitol Riot
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man who posted on Facebook that he was among those wanted for illegally entering the U.S. Capitol during last week’s riot has been arrested in Eau Claire and charged with a pair of misdemeanors…
1-94th Cavalry, 148th Fighter Wing to Support the Presidential Inauguration
DULUTH, Minn. - Soldiers from the 1-94th Cavalry Squadron and Airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing will be reporting to Washington D.C. next week to support presidential inauguration activities. According to a recent press release, more than 130 soldiers and…
No More Puny Prizes: Mega Millions, Powerball Jackpots Soar
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — After a long stretch of relatively paltry prizes, U.S. lottery players now have a choice of jackpots that offer combined prizes of more than $1 billion. The jackpot for Mega Millions’ Tuesday night drawing has…
Gov. Walz to Call National Guard to Assist With Threats of Violence at State Capitol
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday he will call up the Minnesota National Guard to deal with threats of violence at the state Capitol. The Guard will be activated for…
Enbridge Rejects Michigan's Demand to Shut Down Oil Pipeline
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - Enbridge says it will defy Michigan's demand to shut down an oil pipeline that runs through a channel linking two of the Great Lakes. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer…
Midday Update 1-12-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, January 12
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 1,335 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota on Tuesday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 438,867 in the state. Health officials also reported 13 news deaths bringing the death total…
Minnesota Department of Health Launches Online Dashboard to Track COVID Vaccine
(FOX 9) - The Minnesota Department of Health has launched a new online dashboard for tracking COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the state. The dashboard shows the number of doses of the vaccine that have been administered as well as the number of doses that…
Wisconsin Senate Poised to Pass COVID-19 Relief Package
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Senate is set to pass a pared-down COVID-19 relief package. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders have been trying to hammer out a compromise package for weeks to no avail. Assembly Republicans…
Minnesota Power Shares Vision for 100% Carbon-Free Future by 2050
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, announced in a Tuesday press release its vision to provide 100 percent carbon-free energy to its customers by 2050. The company says the vision is a continuation of its recent achievement of…
Northland Entrepreneur Develops Crud Cloth for Outdoor Enthusiasts
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - If you ever feel the need to freshen up after a long day outdoors or a muddy trip down the bike trail, Northland entrepreneur Tim White is here to help.…
Morning Update 1-12-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.
