Midday Update 11-23-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Nov. 23, 2020.
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3rd Major COVID-19 Vaccine Shown to Be Effective and Cheaper
LONDON (AP) - Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca says that late-stage trials showed its coronavirus vaccine was up to 90% effective, giving public health officials hope they may soon have access to a vaccine that is cheaper and easier to distribute than…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, November 23
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 6,353 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Monday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 276,500 in the state. Health officials also reported 24 news deaths bringing the death total to…
Wisconsin Presidential Recount in 4th Day, With Few Changes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s partial presidential recount entered its fourth day Monday, with very few changes in vote totals as President Donald Trump’s attorneys appeared to be focused on a legal challenge seeking to toss tens of thousands of…
6th Annual Christmas Lighting Challenge Now Underway
DULUTH, Minn. - It seems as if holiday traditions are being canceled or changed this year due to COVID-19, but the 6th annual Christmas Lighting Challenge is not one of those events. Event…
Morning Update 11-23-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Nov. 23, 2020.
Duluth Warming Center Activation: November 23-29
DULUTH, Minn. – The Warming Center will be open for those in need from Monday evening through November 29. This will be the first Warming Center activation of the 2020-2021 winter season. It has been activated because temperatures are…
Police Arrest 15-Year-Old Boy in Wisconsin Mall Shooting
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (AP) — A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection to a shooting at a suburban Milwaukee mall that injured eight people, authorities said Sunday. Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber said the shooting happened during a dispute Friday afternoon…
Keene Creek Dog Park Partially Reopens After Summer Construction
DULUTH, Minn.- A popular dog park in West Duluth is now partially reopened to the public. Keene Creek Dog Park near Grand Avenue had been under construction during the summer season. About…
Bentleyville Modifying Drive-Thru Tour After Vehicles Turned Away Opening Night
DULUTH, Minn.-Bentleyville Tour of Lights kicked off its new 2020 drive-thru season Saturday night, and before getting to the Christmas lights -- vehicle headlights decorated the streets around Bayfront Festival Park, as crews worked…
Wisconsin Hunters Stay Busy on Opening Weekend of Rifle Season
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- One of the busiest weekends in Wisconsin is here. While hunters might be having a different approach this year due to COVID-19, it's not keeping them out of the woods. Rifle…
Wisconsin Passes Grim Milestone of 3,000 Coronavirus Deaths
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Wisconsin has surpassed 3,000 COVID-19 deaths, adding a about third of that tally in November. The state Department of Health Services reported 51 deaths on Saturday, bringing the state’s death toll to 3,005 since the pandemic began.…
In Wisconsin Recount, Trump Challenges Pile Up, Slow Tally
MILWAUKEE (AP) - A large contingent of observers supporting President Donald Trump are making their presence felt in Wisconsin's partial election recount. Trump is paying $3 million for the recount in the state’s two biggest and most liberal counties in…
Police Arrest 15-Year-Old Boy in Wisconsin Mall Shooting
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (AP) - Authorities say they arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection to a shooting at a suburban Milwaukee mall that injured eight people. Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber says the shooting happened during an altercation Friday afternoon between…
Minnesota Officials Report 40 New Deaths Due To COVID-19
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota health officials are reporting 7,219 new coronavirus cases, lifting the total number of positive tests to more than 270,000 since the start of the pandemic. Officials confirmed 40 deaths due to complications from COVID-19 in the…
Bentleyville Tour of Lights Drive-Thru Opens to Hundreds of Cars
DULUTH, Minn.- It's that time of year, Bentleyville Tour of Lights is once again lighting up the skyline of Duluth. But this year both guests and staff are adapting to the holiday staple being…
Saturday's Fire on First Street Causes Concerns of Duluth's Old Structures
DULUTH, Minn.- Following the fire in Downtown Duluth that destroyed a building at 118 E. 1st Street, other businesses along that road said the number of fires happening to older buildings on their…
Another Fire on Duluth's First Street Causes 'Total Loss' for Building
DULUTH, Minn.-- Another downtown Duluth building was charred by large flames and smoke Saturday. "I don't know it was pretty crazy. There were literally flames coming up out of the top of the…
Mont Du Lac Opens Ski Hill for 2020-21 Season
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Meanwhile another winter activity has re-opened this year in Superior, Mont Du Lac resort opened its ski hill today. Both the main and pancake beginners ski courses will be open…
Gray Wolves Arrive as Lake Superior Zoo Temporarily Closes
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Lake Superior Zoo has just welcomed some new guests-- North American Gray Wolves. But due to Governor Tim Walz's New Stay Safe Minnesota Restrictions, you'll have to wait a little longer…
Firefighters Battle Large Fire in Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Fire Department responded to at a warehouse commonly known as an antique shop on the 100 Block of East 1st Street Saturday morning. According to the Duluth Fire Department, at 9:31 a.m. the DFD received a…
Small Town Bars And Restaurants May Be Hit Harder In Latest Shutdown
DULUTH, Minn. - Bars and restaurants get by thanks to the support from their own community members, but due to smaller population sizes in certain communities, the impacts from this second shutdown may…
Youth in Action Clothing Drive Launches at Proctor High School
PROCTOR, Minn. - With the cold weather here to stay, local youth are putting together a clothing drive for those in need. Youth in Action at Proctor High School has launched a clothing drive…
Wisconsin Hunters Prep for Deer Season
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Rifle season for deer hunting begins tomorrow in Wisconsin, and residents are gearing up for the season. Northwest Outlet in Superior has seen hunters come in to get some last minute supplies…
City of Duluth to Discuss Future of Enger and Lester Park Golf Courses
DULUTH, Minn.-- The city of Duluth will post a $100,000 loss this year managing their two golf courses, nearly half as much of a loss compared to 2019. This is due to keeping the Lester…
5 COVID-19 Deaths Reported at Silver Bay Veterans Home
SILVER BAY, Minn.-- Five residents from the Silver Bay Veterans Home have died due to COVID-19 in the last week. This comes as cases rise around the state and impact areas like Lake County…
Health Professionals Fear Suicide Rates Might Go Up
DULUTH, Minn. - It might be a good day to check in on your loved ones. The hardships caused by the pandemic is creating an increase in the number of people battling a mental…
Tighter Restrictions go Into Effect in Minnesota at Midnight
ST. PAUL, Minn.- At midnight tonight restrictions increase across Minnesota as COVID-19 cases continue to climb. More than 6,800 new cases have been recorded in the state over the last day along with 68…
UMD Food Shelf Helps Students in Need
DULUTH, Minn. - The UMD food shelf remains open during the pandemic. The food is available to any students there just as long as they bring their ID. Leadership from UMD says it's…
Thanksgiving Bundles Provided by Fond du Lac Community College
CLOQUET, Minn. - Fond du Lac Community College is changing up one of its holiday traditions because of the impacts of the pandemic. This should have been the 27th annual Giving Thanks Feast, which…
