Midday Update 9-24-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. Have a great day!
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Va Bene Caffe Temporarily Closes After Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
DULUTH, Minn. - Va Bene Caffe has temporarily closed due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19. The restaurant made the announcement on their Facebook page Wednesday saying the employee last worked on Friday, September 18. Va Bene says they…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, September 24
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 93,012 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 3 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,988 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,895,302 tests have…
Judge Punts on Voting Case Over Wisconsin Student Ids
MADISON (AP) -- A federal judge said Wednesday he won't rule before the election on a lawsuit that challenged a state law requiring college student IDs to have an expiration date in order for them to be used for voter…
Morning Update 9-24-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. Have a great day!
Several Hundred Demonstrate in St. Paul for Breonna Taylor
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Several hundred demonstrators rallied at the state Capitol in St. Paul before marching onto an interstate to protest a grand jury's decision not to indict Louisville, Kentucky police officers in Breonna Taylor's death. Protesters denounced…
Suspicious-looking Objects Temporarily Shut Down Hammond Avenue
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Superior Police had to temporarily shut down traffic on Hammond Avenue on Wednesday evening after two suspicious-looking objects were found in the area, that were later determined not to be dangerous. Shortly after 6 p.m., police went…
Some UMD Physics Students Took A Break From Virtual Class
DULUTH, Minn. - Due to the pandemic, many students at the University of Minnesota Duluth are participating in online classes. Some professors are getting creative to help those students build more personal connections. Some…
Lake Superior Zoo Preschool Opens
DULUTH, Minn. - The Lake Superior Zoo's Preschool is now open. The program, open to children from ages three to five, focuses on nature play along with the animals all around the zoo. Children…
Haunted Shack Seeks Volunteers for 2020 Season
CARLTON, Minn.-- As the Haunted Shack in Carlton gets ready for another season, they're asking for a few extra hands as they prepare to scare. Haunted Shack is looking for volunteers to help get…
All of Us Program at Essentia Looking for More Participants
DULUTH, Minn.-- The All of Us Program is a nationwide research program led by the National Institute of Health and has been partnered with Essentia since 2018. Now they're looking for more patients…
Applefest Brought to Your Door During Pandemic
BAYFIELD, Wis.-- The 59th annual Applefest in Bayfield isn't happening this year due to the pandemic but organizers are now going to be bringing the event right to your door. The Bayfield Foods Cooperative will…
Ashland Bars and Taverns to Temporarily Close After Rise in COVID-19 Cases
ASHLAND, Wis. - Bars and taverns are preparing to be forced to shut down for more than two weeks to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Just Wednesday, eight more COVID cases were…
Duluth Fire Department Brings Awareness To Fire Prevention
DULUTH, Minn. - October is fire prevention month. Every year members of the Duluth Fire Department visit area schools to teach students about potential fire dangers. The Duluth Fire Department is hoping by getting the…
Pokegama River Launch Site Will Soon Get Needed Upgrades
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A boat launch site off of Pokegama River in Superior will soon receive some needed improvements. A grant for more than $100,000 from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration was awarded to the…
St. Louis County Partners with Minnesota Organization to Deconstruct Properties in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Louis County has partnered with one Minnesota organization to help deconstruct tax-forfeited and blighted properties in the Duluth area. They are not only helping the environment but are also providing opportunities…
BoomTown to Open in Northland in 2021
DULUTH, Minn. - The owners of BoomTown Woodfire Bar and Grill on the Iron Range will be setting up shop next year in Duluth. The plans are in the works to open at the old…
Medical Cannabis Dispensary to Open in Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth area will soon be getting its first medical cannabis dispensary. Vireo Health of Minnesota has four existing retail locations in Minnesota and will soon be adding a fifth in Hermantown.…
Man Arrested for Fleeing Accident Scene After Superior Street Crash
DULUTH, Minn. - A 27-year-old male was arrested Wednesday afternoon for a fleeing the scene of a crash that sent one woman to the hospital and damaged a local business. Duluth police say they responded to reports of a two-vehicle…
Wisconsin Legislature Appeals Absentee Ballot Ruling
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature has appealed a federal court ruling that allows for absentee ballots to be counted up to six days after the Nov. 3 presidential election in the battleground state. The appeal filed Wednesday…
Ashland County Bars and Taverns to Temporarily Close Following Uptick of COVID-19 Cases
ASHLAND COUNTY, Wis. - A public health order was put in place Wednesday by the Ashland County Public Health Department to temporarily close all bars and taverns in the city of Ashland and immediate surrounding areas. The order goes into…
Grand Jury Indicts One Police Officer in Breonna Taylor Death
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -A grand jury has indicted one officer on criminal charges six months after Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police in Kentucky. The jury presented its decision against fired officer Brett Hankison Wednesday to a judge in Louisville,…
Duluth Police Investigating Potential Pipe Bomb Discovered in Essentia Health Parking Lot Monday
DULUTH, Minn. - On Monday, Duluth police responded to reports of a "small suspicious item" discovered at the north edge of the Essentia Health downtown campus parking lot. Duluth police say they responded to the call around 11:48 p.m. on…
Midday Update 9-23-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. Have a great day!
Male Seriously Injured in Alleged West Duluth Assault
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth police say they are actively investigating a possible assault that left a male victim seriously injured. According to police, officers responded to the area of the 5900 Block of West Main Street around 2:30 a.m. on…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, September 23
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 92,100 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 6 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,985 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,873,867 tests have…
Two COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Drummond School District, Students Move to Virtual Learning
DRUMMOND, Wis. - According to the Bayfield County Health Department, the Drummond School District has confirmed at least two cases of COVID-19 in the district. On Tuesday, the district announced that several students and staff members have been recommended to…
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Hosting Virtual 5K Fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn. - Like many organizations this year, the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is expecting to take a hit due to the ongoing financial effects COVID-19. To help raise funds, Beargrease board…
Morning Update 9-23-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. Have a great day!
Ruth Ginsburg’s Flag-Draped Casket Arrives at Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) — The casket of late Justice Ruth Ginsburg has arrived at the Supreme Court for a private ceremony with the eight remaining justices, family, and colleagues. Ginsburg's flag-draped casket arrived…
