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The Latest: Yellen Warns Quick Action Needed on Virus Impact

WASHINGTON (AP) - Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen is describing the economic crisis brought on by the COVID pandemic as an “American tragedy” and warning that without quick action to address it, the damage will get worse. Introducing herself during…

Midday 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!

Trump Files Lawsuit Challenging Wisconsin Election Results

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit in Wisconsin seeking to disqualify hundreds of thousands of ballots in a longshot attempt to overturn Democrat Joe Biden’s win in the battleground state he lost by nearly 20,700…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, December 1

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 3,570 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Tuesday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 322,312 in the state. Health officials also reported 22 news deaths bringing the death total to…

Christmas Tree Lots Reporting Brisk Business in Wisconsin

APPLETON, Wis. (AP) — Christmas tree lots report that business is already brisk in Wisconsin this holiday season and owners attribute that in part to the coronavirus pandemic. Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Association spokesman Greg Hann says many families want…

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!

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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