Midday Update 12-14-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Dec. 14, 2020.
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Visit Cook County Announces Upcoming Winter Activities
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. - If you look around, you'll quickly notice a lack of snow across the Northland this December, however, that's not stopping the crew at Visit Cook County from…
Bar That Defied Shut-Down Order Has Lost Its Liquor License
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota restaurant that continued to host dine-in service in defiance of Gov. Tim Walz’s coronavirus order has temporarily lost its liquor license. State officials suspended the license Sunday for the Boardwalk Bar & Grill in East…
Morning Update 12-14-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Dec. 14, 2020.
Electors Meeting to Formally Choose Biden as Next President
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidential electors are meeting across the United States to formally choose Joe Biden as the nation’s next president. Monday is the day set by law for the meeting of the Electoral College. In reality, electors meet in…
COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments Begin in Historic US Effort
PORTAGE, Mich. (AP) — The first of many COVID-19 vaccine doses are making their way to distribution sites across the United States, as the nation’s pandemic deaths approach the horrifying new milestone of 300,000. The rollout Sunday of the Pfizer…
Bentleyville Founder Urges Weekday Visits as Saturday Nights Get Busy
DULUTH, Minn.- Bentleyville Tour of Lights is coming off another busy Saturday night. Ahead of the coming holiday weekend, founder Nathan Bentley is again asking future attendees to seriously consider coming during the…
UWS Student, Professor Track Waste of Disposable Masks, PPE in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Researchers at the University of Wisconsin Superior are tracking a different kind of waste that is newer in the city this year -- personal protective equipment like masks and gloves. Those researchers said…
Duluth, St. Louis Co. Leaders 'Dismayed' by Rep. Stauber's Backing of Lawsuit to Overturn Biden Win
DULUTH, Minn. - Elected leaders in Duluth and St. Louis County are calling out Republican Congressman Pete Stauber, who represents Minnesota's 8th District, for his backing of a recent lawsuit to invalidate President-Elect Joe Biden's wins in Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia…
Superior Toys for Tots Goes Drive-Thru in 2020
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- This weekend in Superior, hundreds of families were able to get a helping hand and help put some presents under the tree this Christmas. And do it in a way never…
COVID-19 Vaccine Coming Soon to Northland Healthcare Workers
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in the United States and it could be getting to the Northland soon. St. Louis County Public Health officials…
Wisconsin’s First Wolf Hunting Season Since 2014 Set for Nov. 2021
MADISON, Wis.-- Wisconsin's wolf hunting season will take place November 2021 after being sidelined since the last hunt in 2014. This comes after the US Fish and Wildlife Service announced in October that it…
Northland Foundation and Others Brings Christmas Joy to Kids In Need
DULUTH, Minn.-- As Christmas day gets closer, the Northland Foundation and other Duluth organizations are stepping in to help put presents under the tree for area families in need. Volunteers have been giving their time…
Bayfield Foods Unveils 'Holiday Boxes' Full of Local Goods
BAYFIELD, Wis.-- Over in Bayfield, Wisconsin, one local business is offering a new kind of gift for Christmas. After the success of their apple boxes, Bayfield Foods Co-Op is offering holiday boxes this Christmas. They…
Winter West Market Continues to Encourage Local Shopping
DULUTH, Minn.-- Over in west Duluth, the Winter West Market continues highlighting local businesses for a third year in a row. Area shops are all offering deals to encourage shopping local. Little Neechers, a store…
UPDATE: Bentleyville Line Fills Up, Guests Turned Away Hours Early Saturday
DULUTH, Minn.- Bentleyville Tour of Lights completely closed to new vehicles Saturday night, after reaching capacity early in the evening according to their website. Around 5:30 Saturday evening the attraction posted on their Facebook…
Bentleyville Backed Up, Line Closes for Two Hours Saturday
DULUTH, Minn.- Traffic at Bentleyville once again backed up Saturday, forcing the line for the drive-thru attraction to close for part of the evening. According to a post on their Facebook page, the line was at capacity around 5:30 p.m.…
Superior Police Investigate Shooting in Fight Outside Tower Ave Businesses
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Police Department is investigating a report of shots fired in an altercation Saturday morning resulting in two injuries and a car crash on the Blatnik Bridge. According to…
Essentia Health Hiring Healthcare Workers
DULUTH, Minn. - Demand for healthcare workers is becoming critical in the Northland. Essentia Health is now hiring, hoping to find skilled healthcare employees to fill the gaps brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.…
Families With Students At ISD 709 Says Learning During The Pandemic Is Challenging
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Public School District recently conducted a survey to learn the impacts of educating during the pandemic has had on families of students. The survey found about 75% of students and…
Aging Population Could Create A "Silver Tsunami"
DULUTH, Minn. - Recent research from the University of Minnesota Medical School shows the number of people over the age of 65 in the state is expected to double. The rapidly aging population has…
Zeitgeist Cafe to Rent Out Their Kitchen Space
DULUTH, Minn.-- One restaurant in Duluth is opening up their space to businesses that want to try bringing some of their cooking to the area. Zeitgeist Arts Cafe in downtown Duluth is looking for some…
Gov. Walz to Announce Next Week on Future of State's COVID-19 Restrictions
ST. PAUL, Minn.-- We are a week away from when restrictions could be lifted on some Minnesota businesses but Governor Tim Walz said Friday he is continuing to mull an extension on those closures. Governor…
US allows emergency COVID-19 vaccine in bid to end pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. has given the final go-ahead to the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine, launching emergency vaccinations in a bid to end the pandemic. Shots will begin in a few days after Friday's decision by the Food and…
Supreme Court Rejects Republican Attack on Biden Victory
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit backed by President Donald Trump to overturn Joe Biden’s election victory, ending a desperate attempt to get legal issues rejected by state…
People Can Borrow Winter Equipment From City of Duluth Parks and Rec
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth Parks and Rec. Department is letting people borrow winter equipment with the hopes that they will get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Some of the equipment…
Duluth Seaway Port Authority Acquires Duluth Lake Port Dock
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Seaway Port Authority has made a major acquisition of a port dock off Rice’s Point for nearly a million dollars. The Duluth Seaway Port Authority announced this week it…
Winter West Market Taking Place This Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend, the annual Winter West Market will be held throughout west Duluth. The third annual event is aimed at supporting small businesses as many in the area will be offering…
Woman Arrested After Abandoning 6-Year-Old Daughter on Side of Highway 61
COOK COUNTY, Minn. - Police say a woman has been arrested after she abandoned her 6-year-old daughter on the side of Highway 61 in the Grand Portage area Thursday night. According to the Cook County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to…
Wisconsin Air National Guard Unit Grounds Jets After Crash
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin Air National Guard unit has grounded its pilots while the fatal crash of an F-16 fighter jet is being investigated, and authorities on Friday identified the pilot who…
