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UMD Hosts Entrepreneurship Conference

DULUTH, Minn. - The 6th annual UMD Entrepreneurship conference was held this morning in the Kirby Student Center. This year was the first year the event has been completely virtual. Over 500 students from various…

Bentleyville Gift Shop Set To Open This Weekend

DULUTH, Minn. - The Bentleyville Tour of Lights is expected to open next Saturday. Its new gift shop, which is now taking over Grandma's Sports Garden, is having a soft opening this weekend. The large…

Gov. Walz Extends COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency

ST.PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced on Thursday that he has extended the COVID-19 peacetime emergency due to the record number of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths due to the…

Wisconsin Sets COVID Record, Evers Prepares Bills for Next Week

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin is reporting another day of jaw-dropping COVID-19 infection numbers. The state Department of Health Services reported a record 7,497 new confirmed cases on Thursday, obliterating the old record of 7,065 set on Saturday. The department…

Mail Order at-Home COVID-19 Tests Now Available to All Minnesotans

(FOX 9) - Minnesotans can now get tested for COVID-19 without ever leaving their home, according to state health officials. The Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday it has expanded its pilot program for its at-home COVID-19 test statewide. Anyone in Minnesota can now…

Minnesota Virus Cases Climb Above 7,000 for First Time

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Health on Thursday reported 7,228 new cases of the coronavirus, shattering the single-day record set just last week by more than 1,000 cases as the virus continues its unrelenting spread throughout the state.…

Midday Update 11-12-20

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, November 12

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 7,728 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Thursday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 201,795 in the state. Health officials also reported 39 news deaths bringing the death total to…

Northland Newborns 11-12-20

Every Thursday morning on FOX 21 Local News from 7 – 9 a.m., we’re teaming up with Essentia Health to showcase Northland Newborns. If you would like to submit a photo with a…

709,000 Seek Us Jobless Aid as Pandemic Escalates

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop, and a sign that the job market is slowly healing. The figures coincide with a sharp resurgence in confirmed viral infections…

Morning Update 11-12-20

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020.

Anoka-Hennepin Elementary Schools to Close Due to COVID-19

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s largest school district is planning to close its elementary schools as a growing number of coronavirus cases has left it short on staff and bus drivers. The Anoka-Hennepin district, which serves 13 communities, will be transitioning…

Wonder Wednesdays Start at Great Lakes Aquarium

DULUTH, Minn. - The Great Lakes Aquarium is having a special discount for families during this winter season. It’s called Wonder Wednesdays and visitors from age 3 to adult get admission for 6 dollars down…

Duluth's Best Bread Says Thank You To Veterans

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's Best Bread offered a special thank-you to veterans in the community. On Wednesday, any veteran could pick a treat of their choice in honor of their sacrifice. The owner…

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