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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Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, August 19
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 66,618 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 17 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,738 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,308,264 tests have…
Cast Iron, Stokke's to Host Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland Fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn. - The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting many local businesses financially, but also non-profit organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland. Many of the organizations…
Wildwoods Requesting Chokecherry, Raspberry Branches to Aid in Rehabilitation
DULUTH, Minn. - The staff at Wildwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Duluth is asking for the public's support as summer comes to a close. If you have any chokecherry or raspberry bushes and…
Morning 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.
Democrats Nominate Biden for Epic Challenge to Oust Trump
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Democrats have formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential nominee. Party officials and activists gave the ex-vice president their overwhelming support during his party’s all-virtual national convention Tuesday. The moment marked a political high point…
Pence to Visit Wisconsin Wednesday
JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence will visit Wisconsin Wednesday as the White House attempts to counter the headlines from the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee. Pence is due to arrive at the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport in…
Walz Administration Keeps up Fight Against Line 3
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz’s administration says it will appeal the latest approvals by state utility regulators for Enbridge Energy’s plan to replace its old and corroding Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota. The state Commerce Department…
Great Outdoors: Blueberry Picking
CLOQUET, Minn. - The Blackbirds and Blueberries farm has been doing their berry picking events a bit differently this year. "This year because we're having to do one side at a time and limiting…
Mayor Larson Endorses Biden For President, Talks Future Political Aspirations
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Mayor Emily Larson is backing Joe Biden for president and says he and his running mate Kamala Harris have the intelligence to move the country forward. “To me, it's a…
Bike Shops Experience Shortages
DULUTH, Minn. - Bike shops throughout the country are experiencing a shortage in supply because of the high demand due to the pandemic. One local bike shop says that sales have been fairly flat…
City Gives Extension To Lake Superior Zoo To Pay Back Debt
DULUTH, Minn. - As the Lake Superior Zoo continues to catch up from the impacts of COVID -19, the Duluth city council is throwing them a lifeline. The council voted on Monday to extend the…
Indigenous History Mural Being Created in Lincoln Park
DULUTH, Minn. - Throughout the month of August, a group of artists have been working on a mural, funded by the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and through a grant with the McKnight Foundation to showcase…
Denfeld Hosts Back to School Event
DULUTH, Minn.-- With the school year right around the corner, a group of schools in Duluth are trying to build relationships with families and the community. Students and families from Myers-Wilkins Elementary, Lincoln…
Local Tattoo Shop Helps Collect Donations For Toy Drive Honoring A Child That Lost His Life Too Soon
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A Twin ports tattoo shop is giving back by helping to collect donations for a toy drive honoring the memory of a child that lost his life way too soon. 13-month-old …
Hermantown to Start with Hybrid Model for 2020-21 School Year
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- After technical difficulties the night before, the Hermantown School Board voted on their plans for the upcoming school year tonight. After some debate over what learning model seems to be the best,…
City of Duluth Looks At Funding Options As Lakewalk Construction Continues
DULUTH, Minn.-- Reconstruction work on Duluth's Lakewalk will reach the finish line soon, after it was ripped up by several severe storms over the last few years. The reconstruction features new designs like large rocks…
Watch Live: Democratic National Convention Day Two
LOS ANGELES (Fox) - The Democratic National Convention (DNC) continues Tuesday, Aug. 18. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the convention is an all-virtual event. Tuesday evening there will be remarks from notable politicians and lawmakers including Sen. Chuck Schumer, former…
Local Organizations Help Fund Superior Fire Truck
SUPERIOR, Wis. - In 2021, the Superior Fire Department's ladder truck will no longer be compliant with national regulations and a new one needs to be purchased for more than a million dollars…
Minneapolis Officer's Attorney Alleges George Floyd Overdosed on Fentanyl, Charges Should Be Dropped
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - In a new filing in the case against a now-fired Minneapolis police officer involved in the killing of George Floyd, the officer’s attorney alleged that Floyd overdosed on fentanyl while resisting arrest and in doing so contributed to his own death,…
Postal Service Halts Some Operational Changes After Outcry
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Postmaster general says he is halting some operational changes until after the November election. Democrats contended that the changes threatened mail-in voting, and some states planned to file lawsuits. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced Tuesday he…
Minnesota Court of Appeals Upholds Conviction of Accomplice in UMD Student Murder Case
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction and sentencing of one of the accomplices charged in the 2017 murder of UMD student William Grahek. Xavier Haywood, 30, was found guilty in 2019 for aiding an…
Midday Update 8-18-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 18, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, August 18
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 66,061 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 9 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,721 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,273,397 tests have…
300 Pizza Huts, Mostly Dine-In Locations, to Close
Up to 300 Pizza Hut restaurants will be closed, most of them dine-in locations not well suited for carryout and delivery at a time when millions of people are sheltering and eating at home. Pizza sales have exploded during the…
Duluth Marcus Theatre to Reopen This Week
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Marcus Theatre is scheduled to reopen later this week. According to the Marcus Theatres website 35 of its theatre locations, including the Duluth Cinema, will reopen on Friday, August 21. The theatre says masks will…
Morning Update 8-18-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 18, 2020.
Woman Drowns After Rescuing Children From Minnesota Lake
BAGLEY, Minn. (AP) — An 18-year-old woman has drowned in a northwestern Minnesota lake after pulling several children from turbulent water, authorities said. A group of children had been swimming Monday in a river near a dam on Clearwater Lake…
Fire Crews Respond to Small Explosion, Fire at West Duluth Home
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department says they responded to reports of a small explosion and structure fire Monday night in West Duluth. Fire crews arrived at the scene located on the 4600 block of West 7th Street around…
Encore Music Studio Moves Locations, Hosts Virtual Classes
DULUTH, Minn. - The phrase music is good for the soul takes on a whole new meaning during this pandemic. "When we're going through this collective trauma of not being able to see the people…
