Midday Update 11-18-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. Have a great day!
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Duluth Man Sentenced for Aiding and Abetting Second Degree Murder
DULUTH, Minn. - A Duluth man found guilty last month of aiding and abetting second-degree murder was sentenced on Wednesday morning. Christopher Boder, 32, was sentenced to 306 months in prison for his role in a 2019 shooting death of…
Trump Pays $3 Million for Recount of 2 Wisconsin Counties
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - President Donald Trump's campaign has paid $3 million for a recount of two heavily Democratic Wisconsin counties, saying that they were the sight of the “worst irregularities.” That comes although no evidence of wrongdoing has been…
Minnesota to Close Bars, Restaurants, Gyms for 4 Weeks
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is planning to announce new COVID-19 restrictions that will shut down indoor dining at bars and restaurants, close gyms and fitness centers, and put organized indoor youth sports on hold for four weeks.…
Lake Superior Zoo Encourages Donations During Give to the Max Day
DULUTH, Minn. - Give to the Max, Minnesota's giving holiday, is happening on Thursday, Nov. 19, and the Lake Superior Zoo encourages you to donate something nice. The day of giving…
Redevelopment Plans Announced for Duluth's Largest Privately Owned Building
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth-based development company Titanium Partners announced Wednesday that they plan to redevelop the largest, privately-owned building in Duluth, currently home to the UnitedHealthGroup. Titanium Partners says the building, located on the corner of Arrowhead Road and Rice…
Two Minnesota DFL Senators Form New Independent Caucus
ST. PAUL, Minn. - State Senator Thomas Bakk (Cook) and Senator David Tomassoni (Chisholm) announced on Wednesday that they will be leaving the Minnesota Senate DFL caucus to form a new Independent caucus. The two Senators say the new Independent…
Morning Update 11-18-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. Have a great day!
Walz to Impose Sweeping Restrictions Wednesday in Virus Fight
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Gov. Tim Walz will impose sweeping new restrictions across Minnesota on Wednesday as the state struggles to fight the coronavirus and prevent a crisis in hospitals. Walz plans to announce the new restrictions in a statewide…
Most of Advisory Group Quits Over Permit for Line 3 Pipeline
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Twelve of 17 members of a group that advises the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on environmental justice issues have resigned over a permit for the controversial Enbridge Energy oil replacement project. The Environmental Justice Advisory…
Virus Deaths Hit New High in Wisconsin, Gov. Evers Proposes New Relief Bill
WISCONSIN.- Deaths from the coronavirus in Wisconsin have hit a new daily high. The state reported 92 deaths Tuesday with 7,090 new cases. This comes as Governor Tony Evers released a proposal to tackle…
Volunteers Needed for Christmas Adopt-a-Child Program in Carlton County
CLOQUET, Minn.- As the holidays near, the Cloquet Salvation Army says they need more people to register to buy gifts for families in need. 80 kids throughout Carlton County still need to be…
Gov. Walz Expected to Force Tighter COVID Restrictions on Sports, Dining, Gyms -- Again
ST. PAUL, Minn.- Governor Tim Walz is preparing to announce sweeping new COVID-19 restrictions during a statewide televised speech Wednesday night --as the amount of Minnesotans defying the rules he said, is hampering the…
Report on Possible Merger of DECC, Visit Duluth to be Released Wednesday
DULUTH, Minn. -- The possibility of merging the DECC and Visit Duluth will come to the table Wednesday as board members for both entities are presented a report on the pros and cons of the idea. The possible merger was…
Officials Encourage People to Enjoy Outdoor Trails on National Take a Hike Day
DULUTH, Minn. - Today is National Take a Hike Day and city officials are encouraging locals to go out and enjoy the outdoors to celebrate the special day. Duluth is currently going through a freeze-thaw…
St. Regis Apartments Now Condemned; Tenants React
DULUTH, Minn. - Nearly a month ago, residents at the St. Regis Apartments in Duluth were given just over a week to leave after the building had a heating issue. "It's been a lot…
Public Health Officials Wants College Students To Be Mindful Of Traveling For The Holidays
DULUTH, Minn. - Public Health leaders in St. Louis County say the 20-24 age group continues to be one of the largest parts of the population in the county infected with the Coronavirus. They ask…
Shipping Season Impacted by COVID, October is Great for Tonnage
DULUTH, Minn. - It’s been a wild ride for the shipping industry in the Twin Ports as the pandemic continues to impact that business. While this year has been a tough season because of COVID,…
Congressional Delegation Urges Air Force to Maintain C-130 Fleet
DULUTH, Minn. - A group of bipartisan Minnesota legislators is encouraging the Air Force to keep the current size of their C-130 air fleet. The Air Force had proposed to reduce the fleet from 300…
Walz to Announce COVID-19 Restrictions on Youth Sports
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz plans to announce a new round of COVID-19 restrictions on Wednesday — including guidance for fall and winter youth sports — in an effort to slow the virus’s spread in the community. In…
Update: St. Louis County Authorities Locate NERCC Escapee in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday that a NERCC escapee has been located and is back in custody. According to reports, 33-year-old Keith Cochise Bellanger escaped from the Northeast Regional Corrections Center on Friday around…
Evers Unveils New Coronavirus Relief Measures
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers has released a package of 19 bills he wants the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature to consider this fall in response to the surging coronavirus pandemic. The bills released Tuesday would prohibit evictions and foreclosures…
Minnesota Power Makes Donations to Local Nonprofits in Place of Community Christmas Tree This Year
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Power announced on Tuesday that rather than hosting the annual Community Christmas tree in its downtown plaza they will be making a large donation to three local area nonprofits instead. According to a Tuesday…
Midday Update 11-17-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. Have a great day!
New COVID-19 Drug Decreases Need for Hospitalizations, Emergency Visits
(FOX 9) - Bamlanivimab, a new drug for treating mild and moderate COVID-19 cases that have been shown to decrease the need for hospitalizations and emergency department visits, is now available in Minnesota, state health officials announced Tuesday. The U.S. Department of…
The Latest: Dr. Fauci Recommends ‘Uniform Wearing of Masks’
WASHINGTON -- Dr. Anthony Fauci is recommending “uniform wearing of masks” to help curb the surge of coronavirus cases in the United States. The nation’s top infectious disease expert told CNN on Tuesday that “we need to intensify public health…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, November 17
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 5,945 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Tuesday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 236,949 in the state. Health officials also reported 26 news deaths bringing the death total to…
Crews Working to Restore Power to Over 1,800 People in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Power crews say they are working to restore power to over 1,800 customers Tuesday morning. According to a recent Twitter post, customers in Duluth's Kenwood, Gnesen TWP, Woodland, Norton Park, Gary, Smithville, and Morgan Park areas…
St. Louis River Alliance to Virtually Celebrate 2020 Progress
DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis River Alliance has had a year of great progress on many projects along the St. Louis River estuary and other areas of concern. Happening Tuesday, Nov. 17,…
Morning Update 11-17-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. Have a great day!
