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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…

Hermantown School Board Delays Learning Plan Vote

HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- The Hermantown School Board was going to vote tonight on the learning plan for the upcoming school year but has now pushed that back after technical issues. The vote was delayed after difficulties…

Minnesota Sees Downward Trend of COVID-19 Cases

ST. PAUL, Minn.-- In Minnesota, COVID-19 cases are higher than in the spring but stable according to health experts. The state has around 280 people with COVID-19 in the hospital, which is the lowest…

DFL Leader Responds to President Trump’s Mankato Visit

MANKATO, Minn.-- The Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor party is responding to President Trump’s visit to the state today. One DFL senator has criticism on the president's policies toward farmers. Assistant Minnesota Senate Minority Leader…

3 People Jump off Burning Boat in Lake Minnetonka

LONG LAKE, Minn. (AP) — Three people are safe after jumping off a burning boat on Lake Minnetonka and swimming to shore. Long Lake Fire Chief James Van Eyll says the boat caught on fire around 8:20 p.m. Sunday in…

Midday Update 8-17-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 17, 2020.

Trump on the Road as Biden Prepares for Convention Show

WASHINGTON (AP) - Trump was visiting Minnesota and Wisconsin on Monday to launch a week of travel and political events aiming to blunt the customary polling “bounce” that a candidate gets during their convention week. The president trails in both public…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, August 17

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 65,716 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 6 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,712 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,266,561 tests have…

Pelosi Calls House Back Into Session to Vote on Postal Bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling the House back into session this week to vote on a bill prohibiting the U.S. Postal Service from changing its operations or level of service. Her decision comes amid growing concerns…

Morning Update 8-17-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 17, 2020.

Weather Service Confirms at Least 6 Tornadoes in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that Friday’s storms spawned at least six tornadoes in Minnesota. Survey crews determined the strongest tornado was an EF1 in McLeod County packing winds estimated at up to 95 mph (153…

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