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Gop-Led Senate Panel Advances Barrett Despite Dems’ Boycott

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate. Republicans powered past a Democratic boycott of the session Thursday to keep confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick on track…

Early Snow Creating Buzz for Snowmobiling

MOOSE LAKE, Minn.-- This early snowfall can be a headache for some but it's also creating some excitement for snowmobilers looking to get out on the trails. Moose Lake Implement and Sport says they've been…

COVID Deaths Tie Record Daily High in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 35 more COVID-19 deaths in the state which matches the previous statewide daily high. The commissioner of the Department of…

Superior YMCA To Host Drive-Thru Halloween Event

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Superior YMCA is putting on its own drive-thru Halloween event for children to safely enjoy. Knowing that Halloween would be different this year, the organization wanted to help offer a fun…

US Officials Call Out Iran, Russia For Election Interference

BOSTON (AP) — Iran is responsible for emails meant to intimidate American voters and sow unrest in multiple states, U.S. officials said Wednesday night in calling out both Tehran and Russia for activities meant to interfere in the upcoming presidential…

New Solar Garden in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior is getting a new solar garden aimed at providing energy to more than 100 homes. Earlier this month, the Public Service Commission approved the Superior Water, Light and Power plans…

Local School Hosts Theatre Production

DULUTH, Minn. - After sending a plan to the administration and getting permission from the school board, students at Duluth East are putting on a show that is both physically distanced and timely with Halloween…

St. Louis County Sheriff's K9 Diesel Passes Away

St. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - According to a Tuesday Facebook post by the Northland K9 Foundation, the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of a second K-9 Officer within a week. K-9 Diesel passed away Tuesday…

Wisconsin Records Record-High Virus Deaths With 48

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin recorded its highest one-day total of new COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday and the first patient was admitted to a field hospital near Milwaukee that opened last week to help hospitals coping with the influx of…

Bars, Restaurants Can Host Sports Leagues Under New Guidance

(FOX 9) - Bars and restaurants in Minnesota are allowed to host leagues for sports like darts, pool, or beanbags amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new guidance released Wednesday. The Minnesota Department of Health updated its guidance for bars and restaurants amid the…

Francis Becomes 1st Pope to Endorse Same-Sex Civil Unions

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has become the first pontiff to endorse same-sex civil unions. The comments drew cheers from gay Catholics and demands for clarification from conservatives, given the Vatican’s official teaching on the issue. The remarks came in…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, October 21

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 126,591 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 35 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,281 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,560,520 tests have…

Midday Update 10-21-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines in the Northland Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020.

Salvation Army: 20 Who Went to Minnesota Event Test Positive

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Salvation Army says 20 of its staff members from Minnesota and North Dakota tested positive for the coronavirus after 62 people attended a recent conference in northern Minnesota. “Despite adherence to the health guidance, we fully…

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