Midday Update 11/26/20
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Fresh Cranberry Relish Recipe to Top Off Your Thanksgiving Meal
DULUTH, Minn. - In this week's Cooking Connection, Chef Arlene Coco prepares her fresh relish for a change of pace. Coco says this relish is great with chicken, too. The side is sometimes referred…
DLH Airport Staying Ahead Of The Trend
DULUTH, Minn. - More than 900,000 Americans traveled through airports across the nation, this week. Compared to last year that number was just over 2 million. Locally, the Duluth International Airport is staying busy this…
Carlton County Law Enforcement Agencies Receive Drone Donation
CLOQUET, Minn. - The Carlton County Sheriff's Office received a big donation Wednesday that'll get some digital eyes in the sky. Frandsen Bank and Trust, along with Maverick Drone Systems came together to donate…
Duluth Residents Makes Some Noise for Frontline Workers
DULUTH, Minn.-- Frontline workers have been giving their all since the very beginning of the pandemic. Now, with hospitals busier than ever fighting the virus and schools going virtual due to high cases…
NAACP ‘Masks Up’ Duluth Ahead of Thanksgiving Weekend
DULUTH, Minn.-- One Duluth organization is continuing their run of masking up the Twin Ports. The Duluth NAACP was out again Wednesday handing out free masks to those who need them ahead of thanksgiving. They…
Local Businesses Donate Food for Thanksgiving Meals for Veterans
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- The Bong Center in Superior is preparing to give out thanksgiving meals to local veterans, with a boost from the community. The center is continuing its tradition of serving Thanksgiving meals to…
Bridgeman's Gives Proceeds From Thanksgiving To-Go Special To Workers
DULUTH, Minn. - Bridgeman's Restaurant in Duluth is helping to make the holiday special for everyone with its thanksgiving to-go meals. On Wednesday, restaurant staff packed up about 500 meals pre-ordered for Thanksgiving. Each individual-sized…
Local Frontline Workers Give A Special Thank You To Other Frontline Workers
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police and Fire Departments are sharing their appreciation for the other emergency teams that sometimes are not recognized nearly enough for their efforts. A fleet of emergency vehicles from both…
Douglas County Struggling With Contact Tracing As COVID-19 Case Numbers Rise
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. - COVID-19 case numbers are rapidly going up in Wisconsin. Douglas County Public Health officials say they are struggling to keep up with contact tracing as more people continue to be…
Duluth Parks and Rec Creates Fun Turkey Hunt Game
DULUTH, Minn. - If you’re a big fan of turkey around Thanksgiving, the Duluth Parks and Recreation Department has a fun outdoor game involving birds, that will get you moving and maybe help burn…
Stores Gear Up for Black Friday During the Pandemic
NORTHLAND - Even during the pandemic, local shops are gearing up for customers eager to get deals on a variety of items but some of the strategies being used have changed as Black…
Disabled American Veterans Duluth Chapter Thanks Local Business for Support
DULUTH, Minn. - Members of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 6 in Duluth thanked a local business for helping them further their mission. The DAV chapter presented a special plaque to Northland Construction today…
Trump Pardons Flynn, Taking Direct Aim at Russia Probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has pardoned former national security adviser Michael…
Wisconsin Coronavirus Infections Tick Downward
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The number of COVID-19 infections in Wisconsin continues to tick downward. The state Department of Health Services reported 5,469 confirmed cases Wednesday. The number of cases has now declined every day since Saturday, an encouraging sign…
Prosecutor Offers to Cut Burrell’s Prison Term by 15 Years
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota prosecutor said Wednesday that he has offered to reduce the sentence of a Black man who is serving life in prison in the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old…
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to March on Despite Pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — The pandemic may have upended most traditions this holiday season, but the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will march on with balloons, dancers, floats, Broadway shows, and Santa all heavily tweaked for safety. The biggest change…
Midday Update 11-25-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, November 25
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 6,399 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Wednesday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 289,303 in the state. Health officials also reported 72 news deaths bringing the death total to…
Local Vet Offers Reminders For Pet Owners as the Holidays Begin
SUPERIOR, Wis. - With many families choosing to celebrate Thanksgiving differently this year, what you feed your pets during the holidays hasn't changed. Experts say when pets are fed, or get into any greasy…
Healthcare Workers Describe Reality Inside Overwhelmed Duluth Hospitals
DULUTH, Minn. - Frontline workers from St. Luke’s and Essentia Health are speaking out, sharing what they experience during a routine shift amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. Critical care doctors and ICU nurses want…
Morning Update 11-25-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020.
Boy, 15, Charged in Wisconsin Mall Shooting That Injured 8
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (AP) — A 15-year-old boy faces multiple charges in a shooting at a Wisconsin mall that left eight people injured, and he has been ordered held in secure juvenile detention rather than being released to his parents. Court…
Surge Affecting Minnesota Nursing Home Staffing
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A current surge of COVID-19 cases throughout Minnesota is affecting staffing levels at many nursing homes and assisted-living facilities. That’s forcing the state to send the National Guard to help out in some homes, while the administration…
Lake Superior Art Glass Offers 'Design Your Own Ornament' Sessions
DULUTH, Minn.- As holiday shopping begins for many in the Northland, Lake Superior Art Glass in Canal Park hopes to offer a fun way to add a bit of your creativity to a gift,…
New Black-Owned 'Stop and Go Pizza' Aims to Bring Diversity in Pizza, People to Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A new black-owned pizzeria has opened up in Superior with such a focus on carryout, that it inspired the name. Stop and Go Pizza opened Friday on Tower Avenue in…
Superior Restaurants See Extra Customers from Minnesota After Gov. Walz's Restrictions
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Restaurants in Superior are seeing more customers from across the bridge four days into Minnesota's four-week-long restrictions closing in-person dining. Governor Tim Walz turned the dial back Friday, to try and keep…
Hoffbauer Tree Farm Helping Keep Holiday Traditions Alive
DULUTH, Minn. - It’s oftentimes a family tradition. For others, it could be a year of new beginnings. Picking out the Christmas tree brings back memories for many, and for one local family, they’re…
Local Entertainment Venues Awaiting Financial Relief
DULUTH, Minn. - Entertainment Venues are among the many Northland businesses hit hard financially by the pandemic. During these next four weeks, they will get some help through the Minnesota Governor's recently announced plan for…
Corktown Deli Features Turkey Dinner for Thanksgiving
DULUTH, Minn. - With the new restrictions in place across Minnesota, local restaurants are working to offer more carry-out offerings including Thanksgiving dinner. Corktown Deli in Lincoln Park is currently selling a locally made turkey…
