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DECC, Visit Duluth Merger Vote Delayed

DULUTH, Minn.-The vote to merge the DECC and Visit Duluth has been delayed until the end of the month as the two sides continue to mull the decision. The merger is the official recommendation released by a working group, made up…

Youth in Action Kicks Off Food Collection Drive

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - The local group Youth in Action is hosting a food collection drive where they ask Northlanders to collect a variety of non-perishable items and on December 22nd, community members can…

St. Louis County Jail Keeps COVID Numbers Low

DULUTH, Minn. - Across the state of Minnesota, multiple prisons have reported outbreaks of COVID among their inmates but currently, it looks as though the St. Louis County jail and its 196…

More Than 230,000 Minnesotans Have Downloaded COVIDaware App

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - More than 230,000 Minnesotans have downloaded COVIDaware, the COVID-19 exposure app, which launched just over a week ago, according to Governor Tim Walz. Two days after the app launched, it became the third most popular utility app…

Fairview Range CEO Stepping Down

HIBBING, Minn. - Fairview Range President and CEO Patrick Sharp announced on Wednesday that he will be stepping down from his role effective January 4. Sharp says he will be leaving the organization…

Wisconsin Senate Not Coming Back This Month for Virus Relief

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The incoming leader of Wisconsin Senate Republicans says the Senate will not take up any COVID-19 relief measures before January. Assembly Republicans have said they would vote on bills this month and Democratic Gov. Tony Evers…

Wisconsin Governor Calls Trump Lawsuit an ‘Assault’

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Attorneys for Wisconsin’s governor are calling President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the state’s election results an “assault on democracy.” Democratic Gov. Tony Evers filed a response to Trump’s lawsuit with the Wisconsin Supreme Court late…

St. Luke's CEO, President Steps Down

DULUTH, Minn. - Kevin Nokels has stepped down as St. Luke's Hospital's president and CEO. St. Luke's Board of Directors named Nokels as their new chief executive officer last June and he officially began his role with the health care…

Midday Update 12-2-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, December 2

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 5,192 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Wednesday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 327,477 in the state. Health officials also reported 77 news deaths bringing the death total to…

Morning Update 12-2-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020.

US Panel: 1st Vaccines to Health Care Workers, Nursing Homes

NEW YORK (AP) — An influential government advisory panel says health care workers and nursing home residents should be at the front of the line when the first coronavirus vaccine shots become available. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted…

UK Officials Authorize COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use

LONDON (AP) - British officials have authorized a COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, greenlighting the world’s first shot against the virus that’s backed by rigorous science and taking a major step toward eventually ending the pandemic. The go-ahead Wednesday for…

Duluth Pack Hosts Food Drive For Giving Tuesday

DULUTH, Minn. - It's Giving Tuesday. Duluth pack put out a call for action to "fill the pack" so they can give back to one local organization. The company partnered with Duluth's Ruby's Pantry…

COVID Cases Climb in St. Louis County

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - COVID cases continue to surge across Minnesota with more than 3,500 cases being reported today along with 22 deaths and now, local health officials are expressing concern about seeing…

Wisconsin Breaks Record for Daily COVID-19 Deaths

MADISON, Wis.-COVID-19 cases continue to surge across Wisconsin as the state broke its record for number of daily deaths with 107. Currently, there are 3,420 deaths in the state. Governor Tony Evers warned…

Duluth Candy Co. Closing Its Doors After 10 Years

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Candy Co. announced on Tuesday that it will be closing its doors for good after 10 years of business. The owners say their last day of business will be December 31. The business, previously known…

Barr: No Evidence of Fraud That’d Change Election Outcome

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr said Tuesday that the Justice Department has not uncovered evidence of widespread voter fraud and has seen nothing that would change the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. In an interview with The…

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