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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…

OMC Cookbook Brings Smokehouse Recipes to Customers, Help to Lincoln Park Businesses

DULUTH, Minn.- For a second year in a row you can now make recipes of Duluth's Lincoln Park Craft District restaurant OMC Smokehouse at home, while also helping out local businesses in the area.…

Skiers, Snowboarders Excited to Hit the Reopened Spirit Mountain Slopes

DULUTH, Minn- Spirit Mountain reopened Friday after months closed due to financial woes caused by both the coronavirus pandemic and past financial struggles, and Northland winter sport lovers couldn't wait to get…

A "Lure" of Lights Expected to Help Hayward Businesses

HAYWARD, Wisc. - As the annual "Lure" of Lights display in downtown Hayward Wisconsin kicked off Friday, community members say it's just one of the many activities that will hopefully mean a successful winter for…

Completed Wisconsin Recount Confirms Biden’s Win Over Trump

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin finished a recount of its presidential results on Sunday, confirming Democrat Joe Biden’s victory over President Donald Trump in the key battleground state. Trump vowed to challenge the outcome in court even before the recount…

Police Investigate 35th Shooting in Duluth of 2020, This Time in Gary-New Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.- No one was injured in a reported shooting in Duluth's Gary-New Duluth neighborhood Saturday evening. According to a Duluth Police Department spokesperson, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday officers responded to the report of shots fired on the 1200 Block…

Late Duluth Hobby Shop Owner's Private Train Collection Auctioned to Enthusiasts

DULUTH, Minn,- The passion of one local model train collector who past away back in May lived on as more of Jack Carr's private train collection was auctioned off to friends and fellow enthusiasts.…

Shop Small Superior Week Begins

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- In Superior, special recognition of small businesses is extending all week long. The Superior and Douglas County Area Chamber of Commerce are leading Shop Small Superior Week. With discounts on clothes, gift…

Local Stores Stay Busy on Small Business Saturday

DULUTH, Minn.-- Another day of shopping is here but today the focus is shopping and supporting local. Now more than ever shops say they depend on people shopping local this Christmas season. And small business…

Spirit Mountain Starts Season Busy After Being Closed During Summer

DULUTH, Minn.- After months being closed due to financial woes caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, the slopes at Spirit Mountain were alive again as they reopened this weekend. Spirit Mountain reopened to season…

New Textile Store Brings Swedish Touch to Duluth's Lincoln Park Neighborhood

DULUTH, Minn.- On Small Business Saturday in Duluth, a new shop specializing in Scandinavian-inspired fabric items opened in the Lincoln Park Craft District. Kirsten Aune opened Kirsten Aune Textiles on 21st Ave W. She…

Make Your Own Organic Lotion at Mix Cosmetiques

DULUTH, Minn.- Mix Cosmetiques on Woodland Avenue is offering another DIY idea for holiday gifts: lotion. Along with their 30 plus varieties of classes offered, you can now learn how to make your own…

Central Sales in West Duluth Begins Closing Sale

DULUTH, Minn.-- One west Duluth business that's been around for over five decades is starting their final sale. Central Sales hardware store began their “going out of business” sale today. The store has been…

Christmas Tree Sales Begin in Twin Ports

DULUTH, Minn.-- In Duluth, families are already out getting a tree of their own. Emmanuel Evergreens off Grand Avenue in west Duluth kicked off their fourth season today selling Christmas trees, wreaths, and planter boxes.…

Superior 'Lights Up' a Christmas Tradition to Start Holiday Season

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- In Superior, the Coronavirus pandemic couldn't stop an annual city tradition from getting the community into the Christmas spirit. In a year where Christmas time traditions will look different due to COVID-19, the…

Vikre Distillery Puts Together Cocktail Kits for Holiday Season

DULUTH, Minn. - Some bars in Duluth are getting creative to weather the impacts of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's recent executive orders. Vikre Distillery in Canal Park is putting together holiday cocktail kits for…

Cast Your Vote for Red Curtain Storefront Window Display and Lighting Contest

DULUTH, Minn. - There's still time to cast your vote for the red curtain Storefront Window Display and Lighting Contest in Duluth. Hosted by the Greater Downtown Council, the contest is taking place…

Local Businesses Celebrate Black Friday During Pandemic

DULUTH, Minn. - As shoppers across the country celebrate Black Friday, local stores throughout the Northland celebrated with bargains as they learn to accommodate to shopping during the pandemic. After a nontraditional Thanksgiving holiday,…

TSA on Wednesday Screened the Highest Number of Travelers in One Day Since Beginning of Pandemic

(FOX NEWS) - Americans are still traveling for the holidays. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued warnings against traveling over the holiday. While the overall number of travelers is still down, the…

Appeals Court Rejects Trump Challenge of Pennsylvania Race

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal appeals court in Philadelphia has rejected President Donald Trump’s latest effort to challenge the election results in a case expected to reach the U.S. Supreme Court if Trump appeals. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of…

Minnesota Exceeds 100 Single-Day Virus Deaths for First Time

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Health reported 101 more deaths due to COVID-19 on Friday, the first time the state has topped 100 single-day deaths since the start of the pandemic. The state health department reported 5,704 new…

Virus Claims Nearly 300 Nursing Home Residents in 4 Weeks

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Nearly 300 nursing home residents in Wisconsin died from COVID-19 in the most recent month reported to the federal government. The Journal Sentinel reports that’s more than 10 times the previous month. Nursing homes in Wisconsin reported that…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, November 27

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 5,704 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Friday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 295,001 in the state. Health officials also reported 101 news deaths bringing the death total to…