Midday Update 8-31-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 31, 2020. Have a great day!
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Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, August 31
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 75,864 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 1 new death bringing the death total to 1,817 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,489,726 tests have…
Rebuild Duluth Announces Second Round of Programming
DULUTH, Minn. - On Monday, the City of Duluth's Planning and Economic Development Division announced a second round of the Rebuild Duluth Program. Rebuild Duluth was developed with the intent of identifying and reducing the costs of construction of infill…
Therapist Offers Advice on When to Seek Help With Mental Health Concerns
DULUTH, Minn. - The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting individuals on many different levels. Toss in political and social unrest across the country, and stress/anxiety have skyrocketed this year. Maren Barootian , a psychotherapist at Essentia…
Morning Update 8-31-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 31, 2020. Have a great day!
Trump to Visit Kenosha Tuesday
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will be traveling to Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, amid fury over the police shooting of Jacob Blake in the back. White House spokesman Judd Deere told reporters…
Lake Superior Maritime Museum Gift Shop Drops Anchor Outside
DULUTH, Minn.- As the Lake Superior Maritime Museum remains closed in Canal Park due to the pandemic, the gift shop is still finding a way to get little pieces of Duluth memories…
One Year After Fatal Hit-and-Run, Nashwauk Remembers Toddler Logan Klennert by Planting Trees
NASHWAUK, Minn.- It's been one year since a fatal hit-and-run in Nashwauk by a driver under the influence took the life of 2-year-old Logan Klennert and injured his 16-year-old aunt. On Sunday,…
More than 100 Vehicles Cruise in Support of Boy Fighting Cancer
CLOQUET, Minn. - More than 100 classic cars and motorcycles cruised by a Saginaw boy on Thursday to wish him well before his upcoming surgery on a brain tumor. Nine-year-old Jeremiah Olson is…
Duluth Sees More Gun Violence Over Weekend; Police Chief Responds
DULUTH, Minn. -- Two more incidents involving guns occurred over the weekend from Saturday night into Sunday morning in Duluth, ending a week that the police chief said has seen a high rate of gun violence Around 8:15 on Saturday…
South Superior Businesses Sidewalk Sale Attracts Many
SUPERIOR, Wis. - South Superior business owners got together and held a sidewalk sale to encourage shoppers to patronize local businesses. Participating businesses include Shamrock Pizza, Shannon's Stained Glassery, Junk and Disorderly along with…
18-Year-Old Pilot Soaring Towards Career in Aviation
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Many teenagers haven't gotten their driver's license by 17 years of age to drive a car, but Anna Kapsner has worked to get her pilot's license by that age. She's now…
Jacob's Light Raises Mental Health Awareness in Two Harbors
TWO HARBORS, Minn.-- Experts say mental health is one of the biggest issues young people face. Earlier today In Two Harbors, a fundraiser aimed to raise awareness for the topic in their community after the…
Chief Tusken Responds to Duluth Police Officer's Viral Facebook Post About Downtown Shooting Incident
DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth Police officer's recent Facebook post has gone viral, along with Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken's subsequent response after sharing the post, regarding a call Police responded to Wednesday. Both are included below, and can be found…
Vice President Mike Pence Makes A Stop In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - One day after ending the Republican National Convention, Vice President Mike Pence makes his first appearance back on the campaign trail in Duluth. He is hoping to gain the support of Minnesotans…
Dovetail Cafe Reopens For First Time Since COVID-19 Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - On Friday, Dovetail Cafe in the Lincoln Park District reopened its doors for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The cafe has put up window panels to separate guests…
Minnesota DFL Leaders, Residents Respond to Vice President Pence Visit
DULUTH, Minn. - The visit to the Northland by Vice President Mike Pence drew sharp criticism from DFL leaders across Minnesota including Duluth Mayor Emily Larson and many residents. Members of the DFL party…
COVID Impacts: Dorm Life Changes
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Dorm life has transformed because of the pandemic, and students are having to adjust to the differences. One UWS hall manager says there are different protocols implemented at the school to…
Protest in Response to Pence's Arrival
DULUTH, Minn. - Dozens of people came together today at the Duluth Civic Center, bringing their own signs and protesting in response to Pence's arrival in the Northland. People gathered today to peacefully protest for…
White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Visits Fond du Lac
CLOQUET, Minn. - Whitehouse Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx visited the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa on Friday to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on the area. Chairman Kevin Dupuis, Sr. stated: "Fond du…
Coca-Cola Offering Buyouts to About 4,000 Workers
(AP) - Coca-Cola is offering voluntary buyouts to about 4,000 people to reduce the number of layoffs it says will take place as it streamlines operations. Coca-Cola is reducing the number of its individual business segments from 17 to nine,…
541 Food Service Employees at Xcel Energy Center Laid-off Amid COVID-19
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Hundreds of food service employees, who worked at Xcel Energy Center, were laid off at the beginning of August following COVID-19 restrictions, which caused events to be canceled or prohibited fan attendance, according to the Minnesota Department of…
Duluth Police Respond to Two Separate Shootings on Thursday
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police say officers responded to two separate shooting incidents on Thursday. According to police, around 2:20 a.m. Thursday an officer witnessed multiple shots fired from two vehicles in the downtown Duluth area. Police say the shooting…
1 Child Killed, 3 Others Hurt in UTV Crash in Barron County
CUMBERLAND, Wis. (AP) — One child died and three others were hurt, including one critically, when their off-road vehicle overturned in Barron County, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies responded to the crash east of Cumberland Thursday afternoon. Four children,…
Live: Vice President Mike Pence Speaks at Clure Public Marine Terminal
DULUTH, Minn. - Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to speak to a small group on Friday afternoon at the Clure Public Marine Terminal. Pence will be promoting President Trump's America First Agenda.
Teen Charged in Kenosha Killings Stalls Return to Wisconsin
KENOSHA, WI (AP) — A judge has postponed a decision on whether a 17-year-old should be returned to Wisconsin to face charges in the killing of two people on the streets of Kenosha during unrest following the police shooting of…
Midday Update 8-28-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 28, 2020. Have a great day!
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, August 28
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 73,240 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 4 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,810 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,443,344 tests have…
Man Charged With Threatening to Kill Gov. Walz
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A man accused of threatening to kill Gov. Tim Walz over his endorsement of Rep. Ilhan Omar for Congress has been charged in Ramsey County District…
Morning Update 8-28-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 28, 2020. Have a great day!
