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.
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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…
Fond du Lac Funeral Shooting Suspect Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The 29-year-old Minneapolis man accused of shooting a man during a funeral on the Fond du Lac reservation last October pleaded guilty to one felony charge on Wednesday. According to court reports, Shelby Gene Boswell announced…
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…
Sweet Exchange Bakery Offering 'Pandemic Bridal Special'
DULUTH, Minn. - Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many brides and grooms-to-be are stressed to the max, having to adjust and deal with safety guidelines as the spread of the virus continues. Lisa…
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…
Duluth Police Respond to Wednesday Night Vehicle Crash on London Rd
DULUTH, Minn. - Wednesday night Duluth Police were called to a truck versus bicycle crash with injuries. It happened in the 1800 block of London Road shortly after 11:30 p.m. When speaking with the driver of the truck, she says…
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…
Homes, Cars, and Businesses Shot at By Suspects With BB Gun in Ashland
ASHLAND, Wis. -- According to Ashland police, four homes, four businesses, and thirteen vehicles all had damage reported from shootings with a BB gun on Monday and Tuesday. Witnesses told police they saw the suspects driving…
Day After Debate, President Trump Rallies in Duluth
President Donald Trump says he “enjoyed” debating former Vice President Joe Biden, but he is falsely claiming that Biden is trying to get out of the next two debates. Trump spoke at a campaign…
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…
Demonstrators Line Up in Support of Joe Biden Ahead of Pres. Trump's Visit to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - In anticipation of President Trump's visit to the Duluth International Airport, more than one hundred cars lined Airport Road in support of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Demonstrators stood outside their…
Trump Administration Shares Vision For Northeast Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn- The White House Director of Trade and Manufacturing joined President Trump on his visit to Duluth on Wednesday. The administration shared their vision for the Iron Range and Northern Minnesota with Fox…
Minnesota Non-Profit Helps Native Communities Register to Vote
DULUTH, Minn.-- The non-profit organization Minnesota-350 organized an event in Duluth to get more people like those in Native communities a chance to make their voices heard in the upcoming election. Rock the Vote Native…
Trump Stands Pop-Up Near DECC in Preperation for President's Visit
DULUTH, Minn.-- With President Trump's visit today, people from around the Northland made their way to get some Trump gear. Pop-up stands filled the sidewalk in front of the DECC earlier today. Vendors from all…
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…
President Trump Set to Arrive in Duluth at 8 p.m. for Rally
DULUTH, Minn.-President Trump is expected to arrive at the Duluth International Airport for a rally at 8 p.m. tonight. We will be live streaming the entire event on our Facebook page and website.…
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…
Adult, Juvenile Arrested in Ashland for Criminal Damage to Property
ASHLAND, Wis. - The Ashland Police department says two people are in custody for allegedly driving around in a vehicle shooting BB's at windows of cars and buildings. Authorities say they received multiple complaints on Monday night involving multiple cars…
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…
Duluth Man Previously Convicted of Vehicular Homicide, Pleads Guilty to Driving While Impaired
DULUTH, Minn. - A Duluth man who was sentenced to four years in prison in 2016 for killing a pedestrian while driving under the influence of a controlled substance pleaded guilty on Tuesday to first-degree driving while impaired. According to…
The Latest: Virus Patients Filling Hospitals in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (AP) — COVID-19 patients are filling Wisconsin hospitals, forcing doctors to transfer patients to other facilities and build waiting lists as the disease surges across the state. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports…
Midday Update 9-30-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, September 30
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 99,134 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 16 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,036 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,030,167 tests have…
