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Midday Update 10-7-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. Have a great day!

Derek Chauvin Released From Minnesota Prison

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Derek Chauvin has been released from the Oak Park Heights, Minnesota prison after posting a non-cash bond. A Minnesota Department of Corrections spokesperson confirmed Chauvin was no longer being held at the prison on Wednesday, and state court…

In About-Face, Trump Seeks to Salvage Parts of Virus Aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is trying to salvage its favored proposals for coronavirus aid now that President Donald Trump has ended negotiation with Democrats. Trump has used a flurry of tweets…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, October 7

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 106,651 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 14 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,101 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,195,882 tests have…

Pet Owners Reminded of Rodenticide Dangers as Winter Approaches

SUPERIOR, Wis. - As winter approaches and the COVID-19 pandemic continues, local veterinarians have a reminder for pet owners, and also those in the neighborhood looking to keep rodents away. With COVID-19 continuing…

Morning Update 10-7-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. Have a great day!

Northern Minnesota Is State’s Recent Coronavirus Hot Spot

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Northern Minnesota has been the state’s COVID-19 hot spot in recent weeks, with more new cases per capita than elsewhere in the state. Though President Donald Trump has hosted rallies in the region recently, with few wearing masks…

Superior 'National Night Out' Event Celebrates Community, Local Organizations

SUPERIOR, Wis.- With August's National Night Out postponed to Tuesday, Sterling Silver Dance Studio at the Mariner Mall in Superior held their own event. Live music from local bands Born Too Late and…

'Night to Unite' Aims to Bring Together Hibbing Police, Community

HIBBING, Minn.- This year due to the pandemic, August's annual National Night Out event was postponed to Tuesday, and Hibbing celebrated with their own "Night to Unite" to bring Police and the community…

Gov. Evers Limits Indoor Capacity in Wisconsin, Set to Use $100 Million to Help Small Businesses

MADISON, Wis.- Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced Tuesday he is dialing back the opening of the state, issuing his third emergency order to limit indoor building capacity to 25%, effective Thursday. While ramping up…

Funds Available to Help Small Businesses

DULUTH, Minn. - A local group has been awarded more than $1 million to help businesses adapt and thrive in the midst of the pandemic. The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently granted the Entrepreneur…

St. Louis County Depot Needs Your Opinions

DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis County Depot is looking for your opinions to help create a new vision for its future. The community is being asked to complete a short survey. The organization has…

Superior Recognized For Water Resources Management

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The City of Superior received two national awards. One was in recognition of its water resources management. Through the national America in Bloom symposium, Superior received the Water Warriors Award, which…

Longtime "Happy Hooker" Charter Captain Jon Dahl Remembered With Boat Procession

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth native Jon Dahl, captain of the "Happy Hooker" Charter Boats that operates on Lake Superior, died in August after a year-long battle with cancer. "Jon was a great captain, a…

Superior Amateur Hockey Association to Hold First Free Learn to Skate Class

SUPERIOR, Wis. - On Wednesday, kids looking to play hockey can get a free skating lesson at the Superior Ice Arena. The Superior Amateur Hockey Association is once again holding their learn to…

Experimental COVID-19 Treatment Given To President Trump Part of Study At U of M Medical School

DULUTH, Minn. - The experimental treatment recently given to President Donald Trump for his diagnosis with COVID-19 will soon be part of a study being conducted at the University of Minnesota Medical School. The particular…

Previously Furloughed Employees At The DECC Permanently Laid Off

DULUTH, Minn. - Roughly 400 previously furloughed employees at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center are now being permanently laid off -- some who have only been employed for months and others for decades. This move…

COVID-19 Testing Site Opens in Cloquet Area

CLOQUET, Minn. - Multiple organizations are working together to provide a free COVID-19 testing site for residents of the Cloquet area. The Minnesota Department of Health is partnering with local public health officials…

Love-A-Pet Adoption Event Takes Place In October

NORTHLAND - This year, several Northland organizations are partnering to host the first-ever virtual pet adoption event. The Love-A-Pet Adoption Event is taking place during the whole month of October and organizers are…

Guitar Rock Legend Eddie Van Halen Dies of Cancer at 65

NEW YORK (AP)-Eddie Van Halen, the guitar virtuoso whose blinding speed, control and innovation propelled his band Van Halen into one of hard rock’s biggest groups, fueled the unmistakable grinding solo in Michael Jackson’s hit “Beat It” and elevated him…

Wisconsin Governor Restricts Public Indoor Gatherings

MADISON, Wis. (AP)-Gov. Tony Evers’ administration has issued a new order limiting the size of public indoor gatherings to stem the spread of COVID-19. Wisconsin has become one of the worst hot spots for the disease over the last month…

St. Louis County Board Approves Some Funding for Northland Film Industry

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – The St. Louis County Board has approved giving $150,000 to the Upper Minnesota Film Office, to help land future projects. A decision has yet to be made on creating $1 million fund used to reimburse up…

UPDATE: Reporter Now Pressing Charges in Attack During Protest

UPDATE: Earlier today, the Duluth Police Department announced the photojournalist involved in an attack at a Trump protest would not press charges in the case. Duluth police now say the victim expressed the desire to move forward with seeking charges.…

Midday Update 10-6-20

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020.

Judge Promises Quick Decision on Wisconsin Mask Mandate

MADISON, Wis. (AP)-A judge in northwestern Wisconsin has promised a quick decision on a challenge to Gov. Tony Evers' mask mandate. Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty has filed a lawsuit seeking to strike down the mandate. St. Croix County…

Trump, Still Infectious, Back at White House

WASHINGTON (AP)-President Donald Trump is back at the White House after staging a dramatic return from the military hospital where he has been receiving an unprecedented level of care for COVID-19. He immediately ignited a new controversy by declaring that…