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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…

Snow Blower Repair Shops Already Booking Up

DULUTH, Minn. - As more snow heads toward the Northland, you don't want want to wait any longer to get your snowblower in for repair. To make sure your equipment is ready before the…

Hardware Stores Busy with Cold Temperatures

DULUTH, Minn. - Local hardware stores are experiencing an increase in foot traffic due to the colder temperatures. While fall weather should be selling more rakes, the recent first snowfall is bringing customers into…

Proctor Students March For More In-Person Learning

PROCTOR, Minn. - With schools across the Northland implementing distance and hybrid learning options, frustration has boiled up from students and administrators. One group of students came together to march for more in-person…

Enbridge Receives 2 of 10 Permits From Minnesota DNR

From our sister station Fox 9 in the Twin Cities. (FOX 9) - The Enbridge Line 3 oil pipeline received two of its 10 required permits from the Minnesota DNR, the state announced Monday. According to the DNR, the pipeline received its…

Minnesota Virus Cases See Steady Growth With 1,632 New Cases

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,632 new cases of the coronavirus and five deaths on Monday after climbing over 2,000 daily cases on one day last week. The newly-reported numbers raised the statewide totals to 124,439…

Midday Update 10-19-20

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Oct. 19, 2020.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, October 19

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 124,439 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 5 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,239 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,531,998 tests have…

Duluth Police Investigating West Duluth Shooting Incident

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department Violent Crimes Unit is actively investigating shots fired incident that happened in West Duluth last week. According to police, officers responded to reports of possible shots fired in the area of the 100…

Judge Puts Wisconsin Capacity Limit Order Back Into Effect

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin judge has reimposed an order from Gov. Tony Evers’ administration limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants, and other indoor places to 25% of capacity. The capacity limits order was…

Wisconsin State Park Visits Surge Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — More people are flocking to Wisconsin state parks amid the coronavirus pandemic. WMTV-TV reports that state parks officials report a 12% increase in both visitation and camping. The Department of Natural Resources said it pulled in more…

I-35 Lane Closures Start Today in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Starting today north and southbound drivers on I-35 will encounter lane closures at 27th Avenue West and near the Garfield Avenue overpass in Duluth. Lane closures are expected to remain in place for approximately three to four…

Morning Update 10-19-20

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Oct. 19, 2020.

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