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Morning Update 10-27-20

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020.

Issues Important to Trump Await Barrett on Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Amy Coney Barrett's first votes on the Supreme Court could include two big topics affecting the man who appointed her. The court is weighing a plea from President Donald Trump to prevent the Manhattan district attorney from…

Early Cold, Snow Gets Deer Hunters Excited to Gear Up for Firearm Season

DULUTH, Minn.- The early blasts of cold and snow have had deer hunters in the Northland gearing up for the upcoming rifle season. The owner of Chalstrom's Bait and Tackle on Rice Lake…

First Solar Garden in Duluth's Lincoln Park Sustainably Powering Neighborhood

DULUTH, Minn.- The Lincoln Park Neighborhood's only solar garden is now officially in operation. Non-profit Ecolibrium 3 made the unveiling Saturday on Michigan Street right along I-35. The sustainable energy garden is powering the…

Advocates Pitch Tents Outside Duluth City Hall to Call Action to Homelessness

DULUTH, Minn.- A different type of rally Monday filled the lawns outside Duluth City Hall with tents symbolizing the homeless population, which advocates hope speak louder than words or signs. "I want city council…

Gov. Walz: Stop Large Campaign Rallies, Gatherings

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Governor Tim Walz says Minnesota is facing a goalline stand of sorts with COVID-19 as case numbers continue to rise in and outside the state. Gov. Walz is pleading…

Demonstrators Out for VP Pence's Visit

HIBBING, Minn. - The Northland greeting for Vice President Mike Pence was not all positive on Monday. A couple dozen protestors were outside the Range Regional Airport gates protesting his campaign stop on behalf…

LAN Gaming Makes a Comeback at Local Computer Shop

DULUTH, Minn.-- Techstars on Woodland Ave in Duluth is known for repairing computers, gaming consoles, and cell phones. After a donation of computers from a local gas station, the shop now hopes to use something…

Vice President Mike Pence Makes A Stop In Hibbing

HIBBING, Minn. - In the final days leading up to the presidential election, Vice President Mike Pence made another visit to the Northland on Monday for a "Make America Great Again" rally. This is…

Barrett Confirmed as Supreme Court Justice in Partisan Vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court late Monday by a deeply divided Senate, Republicans overpowering Democrats to install President Donald Trump’s nominee days before the election and secure a likely conservative court majority for years to…

Vice President Mike Pence Holds a Rally in Hibbing

HIBBING, Minn. (AP) - Vice President Mike Pence has met a few hundred supporters on an airport tarmac for a campaign rally in northern Minnesota’s Iron Range. Most in the crowd on Monday were not wearing masks or social distancing…

Socktoberfest Provides Socks to Those In Need

SUPERIOR, Wis. - It's the fourth year of a unique month-long sock drive in Superior. Any kind of socks is requested for Socktoberfest, whether it be dress socks, children's socks or tube socks. The sock…

Local Target Awarded For Helping Workers With Disabilities

DULUTH, Minn. - One local big box store was recognized for being a model to other employers, specifically when it comes to employing those with different abilities. The Target store on Miller Trunk Highway was…

Portion of Duluth Library Now Accessible By Appointment

DULUTH, Minn. - This is the first time the library has been open since March, letting people into the building to access the internet. The computer center allows for 10 people at the center at…

UW-Madison to Continue Furloughs, Avoid ‘Dramatic Cuts’

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Furloughs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will continue for the first six months of 2021 to offset losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic. But Chancellor Rebecca Blank offered hope for next year, telling employees on Monday…

Wisconsin Surpasses 200k COVID-19 Cases

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin health officials reported Monday that more than 200,000 people have contracted the coronavirus since the pandemic began in March, a disturbing milestone as the virus continues to surge unabated across the state. The Department of…

Update: Surgery Successful for GOP US Senate Candidate Jason Lewis

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The campaign of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jason Lewis of Minnesota said Monday that his emergency surgery for a severe internal hernia was a success. The campaign had said the condition could have been life-threatening if not…

Trump, Pence Both Coming to Wisconsin This Week

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are both scheduled to make separate appearances this week in Wisconsin, just days before the Nov. 3 election. Trump was scheduled to hold a rally in West Salem,…

Midday Update 10-26-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Oct. 26, 2020.

GOP US Senate Candidate Jason Lewis Rushed Into Surgery

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jason Lewis has been rushed into emergency surgery for a severe internal hernia. The Lewis campaign said in a statement Monday that the condition is life-threatening if not treated quickly. Campaign manager…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, October 26

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 135,372 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 4 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,353 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,710,177 tests have…

Pence Tests Negative for Coronavirus Ahead of Hibbing Rally

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence plans to maintain an aggressive campaign schedule this week despite an apparent outbreak of the coronavirus among his senior aides, the White House says. Pence’s chief of staff, Marc Short, and “a couple…

Tips for Having a Safe, Healthy Halloween Amid COVID-19 Concerns

DULUTH, Minn. - Having a safe and healthy Halloween will have a whole new meaning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Mary Cherne deals with dietitian, clinical nutrition, and diabetes care at St. Luke's in…

Organizer: Not Enough Signatures for Evers Recall Effort

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — An effort to recall Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers over his response to racial injustice protests and the coronavirus has failed, the recall’s organizer told supporters on Monday. Misty Polewczynski, of Burlington, posted on the “Recall…

Morning Update 10-26-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Oct. 26, 2020.

US to Get 9th Justice With Dems Powerless to Block Barrett

WASHINGTON (AP) — A deeply torn Senate is set to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Republicans are overpowering unified Democratic opposition to vote Monday on President Donald Trump’s nominee a week before Election Day. Democratic leaders want…