Morning Update 12-1-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. Have a great day!
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Update: Authorities Identify Man, Woman Found Dead in Grand Lake Township
SAGINAW, Minn. - The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office has identified the two people found dead in their home in Grand Lake Township Monday morning. The deceased individuals have been identified as 55-year-old Robert Kerr and 62-year-old Loretta Billman. Kerr…
Hunter Fatally Shot in Northern Minnesota
PUPOSKY, Minn. (AP) — A hunter has fatally shot another hunter in northern Minnesota after mistaking him for a deer, according to authorities. The two men were not hunting together and the victim was not wearing blaze orange, according to…
Duluth Police Officer Charged In Shooting; Victim's Atty. Wants Attempted Murder Charge
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Attorney Andrew Poole spoke out Monday about felony charges filed against Duluth Police Officer Tyler Leibfried, 28, who shot his unarmed client, Jared Fyle, 23, through his apartment door…
Online Traffic Helps Ivy Moon Clothing Store through Black Friday, Cyber Monday
DULUTH, Minn.- A clothing business in Duluth's Hillside neighborhood is seeing more online business going into its only second holiday season open. Staff at women's clothing boutique Ivy Moon over on Superior Street said…
Caution Again Advised for Christmas; Vaccine on Horizon for Public in 2021 Gov. Walz Says
ST. PAUL, Minn.- Governor Tim Walz and State Health leaders spoke out in a COVID-19 briefing Monday after a Thanksgiving weekend like no other. They stressed continued mitigation efforts by Minnesotans, with the horizon…
Holiday Months Can Bring Depression for Some
DULUTH, Minn. - While the holidays are usually a happy time for many people, it can also be a lonely time for many others. The winter months and the holidays can sometimes cause depression…
Yellow Bike Coffee Celebrates Cyber Monday
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Cyber Monday is a good excuse to shop local and area businesses are putting together their own special deals for the special day. Yellow Bike Coffee in Hermantown has a gift…
A Local Church Gives Out Advent-In-A-Box Kits
DULUTH, Minn. - A local Hermantown church is helping families in the community prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus during the Advent season. Peace in Christ Lutheran Church in Hermantown assembled 300 Advent-in-a-box…
Local Businesses Are Taking Advantage Of Cyber Monday
DULUTH, Minn. - Experts predict consumers will spend nearly $13-billion on Cyber Monday online purchases. This would make it the biggest online shopping day in history for the United States. Many Northland businesses are…
Holiday Lights Are Selling Fast
DULUTH, Minn. - It's that time of the season many families are beginning to decorate for Christmas. Some local hardware stores are seeing more people coming in purchasing Christmas lights. Staff at Denny's Hardware…
Fire Officials Share Tips on Safety During Holidays
DULUTH, Minn. - The holiday season is a festive time but it's also a time when home fire dangers increase. With Christmas trees and lights now going up around the Northland, fire officials…
Skyline Parkway Seasonal Closure to Begin Tomorrow
DULUTH, Minn. - Portions of Skyline Parkway and Seven Bridges Road will close to motorized traffic beginning on Tuesday, December 1. This is a planned, annual closure for the winter season. These roads will open to motorized traffic again next…
Madison High School Student Dies of COVID-19 Complications
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Madison high school student has died after a brief coronavirus-related illness, according to officials. In an email to students and families, East High School’s principal said junior Isai Morocho died unexpectedly during the Thanksgiving break.…
Authorities Investigating Death of Two Individuals in Grand Lake Township
SAGINAW, Minn. - The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says they are investigating the suspicious deaths of two people found dead in their home in Grand Lake Township Monday morning. According to authorities,…
Arizona Certifies Biden’s Victory Over Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Arizona officials have certified Joe Biden’s narrow victory over President Donald Trump in the state. Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs and Republican Gov. Doug Ducey stood up for the integrity of the election even as lawyers…
Duluth Warming Center Activated for Week of November 30
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth along with CHUM and Loaves and Fishes announced on Monday that the Duluth Warming Center will be open to those in need every night this week starting November 30. The Warming Center is…
Virus Forces Gophers to Cancel Game vs. No. 16 Northwestern
(AP) - Minnesota has called off Saturday’s game against 16th-ranked Northwestern, the second straight cancellation for the Gophers due to a spike in COVID-19 cases within the program. University officials made the decision in consultation with the Big Ten after…
Minnesota Gives Final Green Light to Enbridge Energy Line 3 Replacement Project
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota regulators approved the final permit Monday for Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement across northern Minnesota, giving the company the green light to begin construction on the $2.6 billion projects. The Minnesota Pollution Control…
St. Louis County Attorney Rules Officer-Involved Shooting Not Justified
DULUTH, Minn. - A St. Louis County Attorney has ruled an officer-involved shooting that took place at an apartment complex in Duluth on Sept. 12 was not justified. Duluth police officer Tyler Leibfried responded to a potential domestic incident in…
Midday Update 11-30-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Nov. 30, 2020.
Congress Returns With Virus Aid, Federal Funding Unresolved
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is returning to Washington for one last attempt at deal-making this year. The only absolute must-do is preventing a government shutdown on Dec. 11. But lawmakers are also debating whether to deliver another round of coronavirus…
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland Need Your Support This Holiday Season
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s the most wonderful time of the year! This holiday season, you have the chance to help make lasting holiday memories for teens living in the Twin Ports. FOX…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, November 30
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 5,801 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Monday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 318,763 in the state. Health officials also reported 15 news deaths bringing the death total to…
Casperson, ‘Titan’ of the Upper Peninsula, Dies at Age 61
ESCANABA, Mich. (AP) — Tom Casperson, a former state lawmaker from the Upper Peninsula who cast a key vote to expand Medicaid and built alliances with labor unions, has died at age 61.…
Morning Update 11-30-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Nov. 30, 2020.
Moderna Asking US, European Regulators to OK Its Virus Shots
(AP) - Moderna Inc. says it will ask U.S. and European regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection. Multiple vaccine candidates must succeed for the world to stamp…
Fauci: US May See ‘Surge Upon Surge’ of Virus in Weeks Ahead
(AP) - The nation’s top infectious disease expert says that the U.S. may see a “surge upon a surge” of the coronavirus over the coming weeks, and he does not expect current recommendations around social distancing to be relaxed before…
Shop Small Superior Week Promotes Local Stores During Holiday Season
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- In Superior, they love Small Business Saturday so much, they decided to extend it to an entire week. Coming at a time when support for them is needed most. "It’s a great…
Final Day for Earth Rider's "Beer Tent”
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Earth Rider Brewing in Superior had its final day of serving their customers inside its beer tent for the fall season. The brewery has been keeping its customers warm and spaced out…
