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Formal Charges Filed in Superior Homicide Case

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Charges have been filed against a Superior man accused of killing his mother in the Central Park neighborhood just before 7:00 a.m. Tuesday. Robert Bennett III, 39, has now been formally charged with first-degree intentional homicide. According…

Vikings Back at Practice After Precautionary Virus Pause

(AP) - The Minnesota Vikings reopened their headquarters for team activities on Thursday, following another morning of zero positive COVID-19 test results four days after playing a Tennessee Titans team that experienced the NFL’s first outbreak. The Vikings announced their…

Midday Update 10-1-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, October 1

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 100,200 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 13 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,049 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,055,888 tests have…

Us Layoffs Remain Elevated as 837,000 Seek Jobless Aid

WASHINGTON (AP) --The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000, evidence that the economy is struggling to sustain a tentative recovery that began this summer. The Labor Department's report, released Thursday, suggests that companies…

One Dead, One Seriously Injured in Itasca County Head-On Crash

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - According to the Minnesota State Patrol one person is dead and another person suffered life-threatening injuries following a head-on crash in Itasca County Wednesday afternoon. Authorities say the crash happened on Highway 2 near Hummingbird Drive…

Northland Newborns 10-1-20

Every Thursday morning on FOX 21 Local News from 7 – 9 a.m., we’re teaming up with Essentia Health to showcase Northland Newborns. If you would like to submit a photo with a…

Morning Update 10-1-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020.

Marcus Closes 17 Theaters It Had Reopened Amid Coronavirus

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marcus Theatres has temporarily closed 17 of the 72 cinemas it reopened this summer, citing a decline in audience demand and the limited number of new movie releases. The coronavirus pandemic led to the closure of movie…

Grandma's Marathon Registrations Starts Thursday

DULUTH, Minn - Runners missed out on this year's Grandma's Marathon due to the ongoing global pandemic. Now they can look forward to next year. Registration for the 45th annual marathon opens on Thursday. Leadership…

UMD Students React to First Presidential Debate

DULUTH, Minn. - Students at UMD reacted on Wednesday to what happened during the first presidential debate. Students spoke about how frustrated they were of how the debate was formatted. They said they…

DFL Leaders Speak On Trump's Leadership Ahead Of Visit

DULUTH, Minn- Ahead of President Trump's visit local DFL leaders joined together virtually to highlight their displeasure with the leadership from the Trump administration. Leaders such as House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler, Duluth Mayor Emily…

President Trump Returns to Minnesota for Duluth Rally

DULUTH, Minn. (FOX 9) - President Donald Trump is returning to Minnesota Wednesday for a campaign rally at the Duluth International Airport. Doors open for the event at 5 p.m. The president is expected to speak around 8 p.m. This is Trump’s second trip…

New Soul Food Restaurant Will Launch in 2021

DULUTH, Minn. - All the soul and all the food. Whether it be Doc's fried chicken and cornbread-based dressing or oven-baked mac and cheese and sweet corn, Doc Witherspoon's Soul Food Kitchen will treat…

Fireplace Business Stays Busy

DULUTH, Minn. - One local store has experienced an uptick in business because of the pandemic. Duluth Stove & Fireplace has been experiencing a good flow of customers since the summer. Management says this was…

Local Bank Donates to Organizations

SUPERIOR, Wis. - One Northland bank is providing grants to four local organizations to help them get through the pandemic. Superior Savings Bank and its partners have given $21,000 to four different organizations…

Wisconsin Sets COVID-19 Deaths Record as Hospitals Fill Up

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin has hit a new record for COVID-19 deaths as the disease continues to surge unchecked across the state. Health officials reported 27 deaths on Wednesday. They reported 2,319 new cases, bringing the total number of cases…

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