Morning 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.
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More Than 75,000 People Voted in-Person in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — More than 75,000 people cast their ballots in-person on Tuesday, the first day that was available in battleground Wisconsin, the state elections commission reported. Mail-in absentee voting has…
Parts of Minnesota Get Record Snow for This Early in October
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A record-setting October snowstorm dumped heavy snow in Minnesota and parts of northern Wisconsin and the eastern Dakotas, causing slippery driving conditions. It was the heaviest snow this…
Pumpkin Patch in Superior Raising Money for Church Community Outreach
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A pumpkin patch outside a local church in Superior is raising money for community outreach. Faith United Methodist Church is selling pumpkins in the Hardee's parking lot off Belknap. They've sold about…
St. Louis County Sheriff's Office: Multiple Accidents As Road Conditions Are Slick
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. -- The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says its deputies and other emergency crews have responded to multiple accidents because of the dangerous driving conditions. One accident that was noted in a press release happened at…
New Black-Owned Beauty Salon in Central Hillside Aims to Serve Diverse Hair Types
DULUTH, Minn.- A new black-owned salon in Duluth's Central Hillside neighborhood is hoping to bring a new style and hair care catered to a more diverse part of the community. Natural Braiding and Beauty…
Wrong-Way Driver With Alcohol In System Hits MNDOT Plow Truck in St. Louis County
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. -- A 44-year-old man who was driving the wrong way on Highway 53 hit a plow truck that belongs to the Minnesota Department of Transportation on Tuesday evening, and the Minnesota State Patrol says alcohol was…
'Snow' Place Like Home: Early Big Blast of Winter Brings Northlanders Out
DULUTH, Minn.- Whether enjoying the freshly fallen snow, clearing it off or preparing for more to come, Northlanders were out and about after the first big snowfall of the season. It was beginning to…
Sacred Heart Music Center Needs Help Replacing Items Stolen After Break-Ins
DULUTH, Minn. - The Sacred Heart Music Center is looking to raise $7,500 to recover their losses after several break-ins during the pandemic. Some of the items stolen include a computer, speakers, several tv…
In-Person Early Voting Begins In Wisconsin
SUPERIOR, Wis. - As election day inches closer, the opening of polling locations in Wisconsin for in-person early voting is part of ensuring the opportunity for everyone's voice to be heard. The polling site at…
Toppers Opens in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The popular pizza shop, Toppers, is officially open in Superior. The goal was to open back in March, but it wasn't the right time. Unfortunately, the global pandemic put a pause on…
Small Crowds and Low Prices for Travelers
DULUTH, Minn. - With winter coming up and the holidays fast approaching, some people are getting out and taking the chance to book their vacations. Because the crowds are so low at the moment, experts…
Tire Shops Ready for Customers
DULUTH, Minn. - While locals are anticipating more snow, tire shops are getting swamped with customers. Duluth Tire on West Superior Street is providing a free service check on tires. People can come to the…
Real Estate Market Makes Records In September During Pandemic
SUPERIOR, Wis. - It's been kind of an odd year when it comes to the real estate market, especially with the changing conditions resulting from COVID. However, the market did reach new records this…
2020 UMD Homecoming Underway
DULUTH, Minn. - Members of the Kirby Student Board have put together a variety of events for current students complete with discounts and other giveaways during homecoming. This year they have an added focus…
State Patrol Reports 346 Crashes, 345 Spinouts as Fall Snowstorm Hits Minnesota
(FOX 9) - Roads are snow-covered and slippery in much of Minnesota as of Tuesday afternoon as a fall snowstorm hits the state. The Minnesota State Patrol is reporting troopers are responding to a number of crashes, spin-outs, and vehicles off the…
First Significant Snowstorm Could Set Records in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The season’s first significant snowstorm of the year was dumping heavy amounts of precipitation in Minnesota and Wisconsin Tuesday and causing slippery driving conditions in the Dakotas. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning until…
Minnesota Reports Record Number of New COVID-19 Hospitalizations
(FOX 9) - Minnesota health officials reported 1,120 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday and seven more deaths from the disease. Minnesota has now seen a total of 125,531 COVID-19 cases and 2,246 deaths since the onset of the pandemic, according to the…
Cough Keeps Melania Trump off Campaign Trail
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump’s return to the campaign trail will have to wait. Her chief of staff, Stephanie Grisham, said Tuesday that Mrs. Trump continues to feel better every day following her recent recovery from COVID-19 but has a…
Lawsuit: City, County Officials Violated Rights of Homeless
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A lawsuit accuses officials in Minneapolis and Hennepin County of violating the civil rights of people in homeless encampments when they conducted sweeps that displaced them and put their health at risk. The federal complaint filed Monday…
Midday Update 10-20-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, October 20
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 125,531 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 7 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,246 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,543,648 tests have…
Working, Playing From Home? These Tech Gadgets Help Make Your Life Easier
DULUTH, Minn. - Are you still working and playing mostly at home? Verizon Wireless has new tech for helping families who are doing all their daily tasks in one place. Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW…
Morning Update 10-20-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020.
Community Notification: Sex Offender Living in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Superior Police Department released a community notification of a sex offender living in Superior Tuesday morning. The notice says that 46-year-old Matthew McIntosh was convicted in Minnesota of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and third-degree criminal sexual…
Trump Plans to Debate Biden Despite Rule Changes
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to attend Thursday’s debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden despite rule changes — opposed by his campaign — that are meant to foster more ordered discussions. Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien says Trump…
Wisconsin Resumes COVID-19 Updates After Weekend Upgrade
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has restarted its daily COVID-19 update dashboard after a weekend upgrade and reported nearly triple its normal number of negative tests as it caught up. The 42,131 total tests reflected…
Justice Dept. to File Landmark Antitrust Case Against Google
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is expected to file a lawsuit Tuesday alleging that Google has been abusing its online dominance in online search to stifle competition and harm consumers. The litigation marks the government’s most significant action to…
Grocery Store to Open in Aurora by Owners of Nashwauk Market
AURORA, Minn. - It's been four years since Aurora had a grocery store, and now the Nashwauk Market is expanding to create an Aurora Market as well. "It's a service that this community needs,"…
Residents Of Point Of Rock Homeless Camp Speak Out About Being Forced To Move
DULUTH, Minn. - Residents of a homeless camp on Observation Hill in Duluth now have to find a new place to make their home. Last week, Duluth Police gave notice to dozens of people…
