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Source: Michigan Reaches $600m Deal in Flint Water Crisis

MICHIGAN (AP) - The state of Michigan has agreed to pay $600 million to compensate Flint residents whose health was damaged by lead-tainted drinking water. That’s according to an attorney involved in settlement negotiations. The attorney confirmed details to The…

Midday Update 8-20-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 20, 2020.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, August 20

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 67,308 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 7 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,745 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,322,220 tests have…

Coronavirus Cases at Green Bay Prison Reach 57

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Fifty-seven people have tested positive for the coronavirus at the Green Bay Correctional Institution, according to state officials. All of the prisoners who have tested positive are being isolated and anyone who was exposed is…

Morning Update 8-20-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 20, 2020.

Ex-Trump Adviser Steve Bannon Charged in Border Wall Scheme

NEW YORK (AP) — Former White House adviser Steve Bannon was arrested Thursday on charges that he and three others ripped off donors to an online fundraising scheme “We Build The Wall.” The charges were contained in an indictment unsealed…

Fitger's Bookstore Shows Support For Local Educators

DULUTH, Minn. - The Fitger's Bookstore is helping teachers get ready for the upcoming school year. Wednesday was dedicated specifically to show support to those educators. Twice a year the bookstore hosts a teacher's day…

Duluth Costco Construction Begins

DULUTH, Minn.-- Construction on the much anticipated Costco in Duluth has begun. Crews began working on the area by Haines and Arrowhead Roads in Duluth removing trees flattening the ground for the building. The Costco…

UMD Staff Voice Concern Over COVID-19 Guidelines

DULUTH, Minn.-- With the fall semester just around the corner for colleges around the Northland, some instructors at the University of Minnesota-Duluth are voicing their concerns with some of the safety protocols on campus.…

The Damiano Center Is In Need Of Donations

DULUTH, Minn. - If you have any extra household items you no longer need, the Damiano Center in Duluth is asking to take them off your hands. The center is in need of variety of…

Tech-Up Program Helps Give Laptops To Those In Need

DULUTH, Minn. - Community Action Duluth is hoping to narrow the technology gap one person at a time. The organization's Community Tech-Up program aims to provide free laptops and wifi to those who may not…

Watch Live: Democratic National Convention Day Three

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Kamala Harris is poised to make history as the first Black woman to accept a spot on a major party’s presidential ticket. It’s a moment intended to galvanize Democratic voters heading into the fall campaign against…

New Covid Lab For Businesses Allows Fast Testing

DULUTH, Minn. - At times, hospitals can be overwhelmed with testing for Covid-19 resulting in different times an individual may receive their tests back. Now, local business owner Rod Raymond has partnered with a…

Dance Studio Hosts Circus Camp

SUPERIOR, Wis. - One local dance studio is hosting a unique camp this week even during the pandemic. Sterling Silver Studio in Superior is hosting a circus camp where boys and girls learn about…

UWS Preps for Fall Semester

SUPERIOR, Wis. - We are just weeks away from students returning for in-person classes around the Northland and today, we caught up with one university that has introduced some new protocols to keep students safe.…

Affordable Housing Project in Works

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The City of Superior is putting $350,000 in funding towards a future affordable housing project. Superior is able to finance this fund through the closure of one of its tax increment…

Um-Duluth Faculty Threaten to Put All Classes Online

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Faculty at the University of Minnesota-Duluth’s largest college is threatening to put all their courses online if administrators don’t meet their demands to make better preparations to handle COVID-19 infections when classes resume this fall. The…

Pelosi Says Postmaster Has No Plans to Restore Mail Cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says President Donald Trump’s postmaster general has no intention of restoring mail equipment or paying overtime hours he cut despite public outcry the changes are undermining service before Election Day. Pelosi says she…

Walz to Have Flags Flown at Half-Staff

DULUTH, Minn. - Governor Tim Walz has directed flags at all federal and state buildings be flown at half-staff on Wednesday. This is to honor and mourn the lives of individuals who have lost their lives to Covid-19. Flags will…

Midday Update 8-19-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 19, 2020.

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