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Midday Update 11-24-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, November 24

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 6,423 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Tuesday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 282,916 in the state. Health officials also reported 38 news deaths bringing the death total to…

Biden Certified as Winner of Pennsylvania Presidential Vote

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden was certified Tuesday as the winner of the presidential election in Pennsylvania, culminating three weeks of vote counting and a string of failed legal challenges by President Donald Trump. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf…

Morning Update 11-24-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020.

Prisoner Becomes Fourth Minnesota Inmate to Die of COVID-19

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Corrections says a 73-year-old man who was a prisoner in Oak Park Heights has died after recently testing positive for COVID-19. The department said Monday that the man, who was not immediately identified,…

Biden Set to Formally Introduce His National Security Team

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is preparing to formally announce his national security team to the nation. Those being introduced during a Tuesday afternoon event are among Obama administration alumni whose roles in the upcoming administration signal Biden’s…

Warming Center Available for Those in Need

DULUTH, Minn. - The warming center at the Rainbow Center is officially open to those in need. Organizers say they were hoping to open earlier in the season. However, with COVID protocols that needed…

Knowing Your Neighbors: Bentleyville Gift Shop

DULUTH, Minn. - From snow globes to holiday sweaters, the Bentleyville Gift Shop is officially open to the public and is ready to provide all kinds of holiday-esque items to visitors, near and far.…

DECC COVID-19 Saliva Testing Site, Parking Change Tuesday

DULUTH, Minn. - The COVID-19 saliva testing site at the DECC is moving Tuesday into the DECC’s more spacious South Pioneer Hall. Drivers are asked to enter through the east entrance closest to the William A. Irvin and Marcus Duluth…

Duluth Police Investigate 34th Shooting of 2020

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police are investigating the city’s 34th shooting of the year -- this time in the Central Hillside neighborhood. Officers responded around 8:15 p.m. Monday to a report of the sound of shots fired in the area…

Yarn Harbor Helps Warm Up The City

Yarn Harbor in Duluth is helping to warm up the city thanks to donations from local community members. Every year the store puts on an event to distributed hats, mittens, gloves to…

Different Take on DECC Thanksgiving

DULUTH, Minn. - Turkey and stuffing and a whole lot of Thanksgiving goodness. Thanksgiving dinner is still being made at the DECC this year, and while the celebration has changed, Northlanders will still be…

US Army Corps of Engineers Approves Key Line 3 Permit

MINNEAPOLIS-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved one of the last remaining permits for Enbridge Energy’s planned Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement across northern Minnesota. Corps approval came Monday. All that remains now is for the Minnesota Pollution…

Lake Superior Ice Festival Will Return in 2021

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Lake Superior Ice Festival announced on Monday that the festival will return in 2021. Festival organizers say the free family-friendly festival will be held at Barker's Island from January 29 through January 30. The Title…

Two Arrested in Hibbing Drug Bust

HIBBING, Minn. - Two Hibbing men have been arrested and charged for drug and property crimes following a Thursday afternoon drug bust according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office. According to reports, the Lake Superior Drug and Violent…

Minnesota Launches Smartphone App to Slow Spread of COVID-19

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota officials urge residents to download a free app for their smartphones that will notify them if someone who's been near them later tests positive for the coronavirus. The app also allows them to warn others anonymously…

Walz to Announce Technology to Help Spread Slow of COVID-19

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz plans to unveil a new technology Monday that’s designed to help slow the spread of COVID-19, which has been surging in the state this month. Minnesota health officials reported 7,219 new coronavirus cases on…

Midday Update 11-23-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Nov. 23, 2020.

3rd Major COVID-19 Vaccine Shown to Be Effective and Cheaper

LONDON (AP) - Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca says that late-stage trials showed its coronavirus vaccine was up to 90% effective, giving public health officials hope they may soon have access to a vaccine that is cheaper and easier to distribute than…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, November 23

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 6,353 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Monday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 276,500 in the state. Health officials also reported 24 news deaths bringing the death total to…

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