Midday Update 12-10-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. Have a great day!
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Northland Newborns 12-10-20
Every Thursday morning on FOX 21 Local News from 7 – 9 a.m., we’re teaming up with Essentia Health to showcase Northland Newborns. If you would like to submit a photo with a…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, December 10
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 3,523 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Thursday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 367,218 in the state. Health officials also reported 89 news deaths bringing the death total to…
Enjoy Handcrafted Grab-And-Go Lunch Options with Yellow Bike Coffee
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - This week’s Cooking Connection takes us to Yellow Bike Coffee in Hermantown where they “Shmo Me The Love” by sharing how they make two of their house-made sauces. The smoke…
Walz Pushes Announcement on Extending COVID-19 Restrictions to Monday
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Gov. Tim Walz is delaying until Monday an announcement on extending business closures due to COVID-19. Walz had initially planned to make that call on Friday, but the decision is still in the planning stages, a…
Five Injured After Vehicle vs. Horse and Buggy Crash
WASHBURN COUNTY, Wis. - A man was arrested Monday afternoon for driving drunk and rear-ending a horse and buggy injuring five children in Washburn County. According to the Washburn County Sheriff's Office, the accident happened around 3:36 p.m. Monday on…
Judges Reject Suits Over Trump Losses in Arizona, Wisconsin
PHOENIX (AP) — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that sought to decertify Democrat President-elect Joe Biden’s win over Republican President Donald Trump in Arizona. Judge Diane Humetewa said the lawsuit’s allegations “are sorely wanting of relevant or reliable evidence”…
Handmade in the Northland: Sprig Design Co.
DULUTH, Minn. - Throughout 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 season.…
33rd Annual Duluth Wedding Show Postponed to March
DULUTH, Minn. - The 33rd annual Duluth Wedding show has been postponed to March due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Lundeen Group announced on Thursday that the show, originally scheduled for Saturday, January 9 at the DECC, has been…
Morning Update 12-10-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. Have a great day!
Us Jobless Claims Jump to 853,000 Amid Resurgence of Virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that some companies are cutting more jobs as new virus cases spiral higher. The Labor Department said Thursday that…
Biden Picks Former Obama Chief of Staff Mcdonough for VA
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is nominating Denis McDonough, who was President Barack Obama’s White House chief of staff, as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The sprawling agency has presented organizational challenges for both parties over the…
First Responders Are Feeling Strained From Impacts Of COVID-19
NORTHLAND, Minn. - First responders have been strained by this pandemic, especially ambulance crews that may respond to someone having symptoms. Communities rely on first responders when emergencies happen, but as coronavirus case numbers surge…
McQuade's Pub And Grill Opens In Old Carmody 61 Location In Two Harbors
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - McQuade's Pub and Grill is now open for take out after relocating to a bigger space. The restaurant used to be in downtown Two Harbors, but now takes over the Old…
Wis. Health Officials Promoting Higher Rates of Flu Vaccinations in Communities of Color
MADISON, Wis.-- As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in the country and in Wisconsin, cases of the flu have been another story. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is rolling out a new…
Donations Up for Superior Toy Drive
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- With the financial impacts of the pandemic, there has been a decrease in donations this Christmas but not in Superior. The Superior Fire Department, along with the Salvation Army, and Toys for Tots…
Bong Center to Give Meal Kits for Veterans
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Veterans who are in need of food in the Twin Ports will have the chance to get a unique kind of meal. The Bong Veterans Center in Superior will be giving away…
Mont Du Lac Resort Fully Opens for Season
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- This year hasn't looked like much of a winter wonderland so far, but the Mont Du Lac resort in Superior is now open for its regular season hours. The resort has…
Highlighted Disparities During Pandemic Still Leaves People Of Color Uneasy About COVID-19 Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - A roll out for a coronavirus vaccine is expected before the end of the year. Beyond the issue of who gets the vaccine first, there is another obstacle many health professionals say…
Ursa Minor Puts Together Take-Home Kits for Customers
DULUTH, Minn. - With the governor’s shutdown of bars and restaurants, some local establishments are being a bit more creative with the products they sell. Ursa Minor in Lincoln Park has begun selling make…
Increased Demand for Technology Repairs During Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - With kids doing distance learning and adults working from home, there has been an increase in the number of repairs being done at tech shops throughout the area. As more and…
Duluth Flower Farm Sells Homeschool Kits for Students of All Ages
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Distance learning is becoming the norm for students but that doesn’t mean they have to be bored during these times. Duluth Flower Farm now has different homeschool kits for students…
Mike's Cafe and Pizzeria Opens in Esko
ESKO, Minn. - A familiar restaurant has moved into the building previously occupied by Eskomo Pizza Pies in Esko. Mike's Cafe and Pizzeria, which spent nearly four decades in western Duluth as Mike's Western Cafe,…
US Govt, States Sue Facebook for ‘Predatory’ Conduct
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government and 48 states and districts sued Facebook Wednesday, accusing it of abusing its market power in social networking to crush smaller competitors and seeking remedies that…
Gov. Walz Calls Special Session to Pass COVID-19 Relief
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday that he will convene a special session of the Minnesota Legislature on Monday in order to provide COVID-19 relief in the state. Additionally, Gov. Walz says he intends to extend…
Great Outdoors: Giant's Ridge
BIWABIK, Minn. - Giant's Ridge is officially open despite the pandemic to help Northlanders get outside to enjoy some beautiful scenery while getting some exercise. Fred Seymour, the general manager at Giant's Ridge, says…
Wisconsin Launches Campaign to Get Flu Shot to Minorities
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Wednesday launched an education and awareness campaign designed to help bolster vaccination for the flu among the state’s minority communities. Health officials recommend flu vaccinations every year, but particularly…
Minnesota Reports 4,539 New Coronavirus Cases; 82 New Deaths
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials reported 4,539 new coronavirus cases Wednesday and 82 new deaths, the state’s third-highest one-day total of the pandemic. The new cases raise Minnesota’s total case count to 363,719 and its cumulative death toll to…
One Dead in Itasca County Logging Truck Crash
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - A Deerwood man is dead after crashing into the side of a logging truck Tuesday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Reports state the accident happened on Highway 169 near Itasca County Road 450 around…
Midday Update 12-9-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020.
