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U of M Return to Campus Housing Plan Includes 10-Day Quarantine

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The University of Minnesota released a four-step plan for how students will return to university housing this fall, which includes a phased approach for student access across campus and residence hall curfews. Under the "Maroon and Gold Sunrise…

House Panel Warns of Fraud, Abuse in Paycheck Protection Program

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional investigators say they have identified possible fraud and abuse in the Trump administration’s coronavirus relief program. A report by a House subcommittee says a lack of government oversight and accountability for the $600 billion-plus program may…

Missing Bear Hunter Rescued in BWCA

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. (FOX 9) - A bear hunter had to be rescued after getting lost in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said the 64-year-old man was hunting with another person…

Midday Update 9-1-20

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Have a great day!

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, September 1

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 76,355 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 6 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,823 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,498,919 tests have…

Morning Update 9-1-20

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Have a great day!

Minnesota Officials Warn Against Gatherings Amid Case Growth

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials warned against social gatherings ahead of the Labor Day weekend as case growth accelerates statewide. White House COVID-19 adviser Deborah Birx met with state officials Sunday as part of a series of nationwide visits…

Pandemic Brings Hard Times for Farmers, Worsening Hunger

(AP) - The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside. United Nations experts are holding an online conference beginning Tuesday to brainstorm ways…

Sports Card Sales Going Up Throughout Pandemic

DULUTH, Minn.- Just this month LA Angels center fielder Mike Trout's rookie baseball card sold for a record $3 million at auction. That's on trend with a growing demand for sports cards according to…

Organization Helps With Making Friends

DULUTH, Minn. - One Minnesota organization has a new Duluth branch to help people make relationships. Bridging Hearts is a group that helps those with developmental disabilities or autism to make friends. The Duluth…

Parks Department Offering Many Fall Programs

DULUTH, Minn. - Fall is just around the corner, and the City of Duluth Parks Department is providing ways for residents to enjoy the outdoors. There are a variety of options for people to…

Zeitgeist Arts Cafe Announces Temporary Closure

DULUTH, Minn. - The Zeitgeist Arts Cafe announced Monday that it will be temporarily closing due to the financial implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent press release, Zeitgeist leadership wrote, “We’re going to use this time as an…

Minnesota Court of Appeals Reverses Kozy Demolition Order

DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Court of Appeals has reversed an order for the demolition of the former Kozy Bar building in downtown Duluth. On Monday, the court determined that the district court's justification for the DEDA's rejection of the…

Minnesota Sees Lowest Single-Day Death Total Since April

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials reported one new death due to the coronavirus on Monday, marking the lowest single-day total statewide since April. The Minnesota Department of Health reported 679 new cases and the death of a patient between…

Wisconsin Republicans Take No Action on Policing Bills

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature took no action in a special session called by the state’s Democratic governor to pass a package of bills on policing policies. The brief session came just over a week after a…

Midday Update 8-31-20

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 31, 2020. Have a great day!

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, August 31

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 75,864 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 1 new death bringing the death total to 1,817 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,489,726 tests have…

Rebuild Duluth Announces Second Round of Programming

DULUTH, Minn. - On Monday, the City of Duluth's Planning and Economic Development Division announced a second round of the Rebuild Duluth Program. Rebuild Duluth was developed with the intent of identifying and reducing the costs of construction of infill…

Morning Update 8-31-20

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 31, 2020. Have a great day!

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