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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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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