Morning Update 8-20-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 20, 2020.
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Ex-Trump Adviser Steve Bannon Charged in Border Wall Scheme
NEW YORK (AP) — Former White House adviser Steve Bannon was arrested Thursday on charges that he and three others ripped off donors to an online fundraising scheme “We Build The Wall.” The charges were contained in an indictment unsealed…
Iron Range Businesses Recognized by Chamber of Commerce with Awards Ceremony
VIRGINIA, Minn.- Businesses on the Iron Range were recognized for their contributions to the community at Olcott Park in Virginia Wednesday. The Laurentian Chamber of Commerce Honored them as part of this year's…
Sen. Tina Smith Calls on Postal Service During Pandemic, Upcoming Election
MINNESOTA-- As more people will be looking to vote through the mail this November during the pandemic, Minnesota Senator Tina Smith is calling for more clarity from the heads of the United States Postal Service.…
City of Duluth, Grandma's Look into Developing Parking Ramp
DULUTH, Minn.-- The city of Duluth and Grandma's Restaurant Company are looking into one day redeveloping a parking lot into a park ramp in Canal Park with the potential for commercial space on the ground…
Fitger's Bookstore Shows Support For Local Educators
DULUTH, Minn. - The Fitger's Bookstore is helping teachers get ready for the upcoming school year. Wednesday was dedicated specifically to show support to those educators. Twice a year the bookstore hosts a teacher's day…
Duluth Costco Construction Begins
DULUTH, Minn.-- Construction on the much anticipated Costco in Duluth has begun. Crews began working on the area by Haines and Arrowhead Roads in Duluth removing trees flattening the ground for the building. The Costco…
UMD Staff Voice Concern Over COVID-19 Guidelines
DULUTH, Minn.-- With the fall semester just around the corner for colleges around the Northland, some instructors at the University of Minnesota-Duluth are voicing their concerns with some of the safety protocols on campus.…
The Damiano Center Is In Need Of Donations
DULUTH, Minn. - If you have any extra household items you no longer need, the Damiano Center in Duluth is asking to take them off your hands. The center is in need of variety of…
Tech-Up Program Helps Give Laptops To Those In Need
DULUTH, Minn. - Community Action Duluth is hoping to narrow the technology gap one person at a time. The organization's Community Tech-Up program aims to provide free laptops and wifi to those who may not…
Watch Live: Democratic National Convention Day Three
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Kamala Harris is poised to make history as the first Black woman to accept a spot on a major party’s presidential ticket. It’s a moment intended to galvanize Democratic voters heading into the fall campaign against…
New Covid Lab For Businesses Allows Fast Testing
DULUTH, Minn. - At times, hospitals can be overwhelmed with testing for Covid-19 resulting in different times an individual may receive their tests back. Now, local business owner Rod Raymond has partnered with a…
Dance Studio Hosts Circus Camp
SUPERIOR, Wis. - One local dance studio is hosting a unique camp this week even during the pandemic. Sterling Silver Studio in Superior is hosting a circus camp where boys and girls learn about…
UWS Preps for Fall Semester
SUPERIOR, Wis. - We are just weeks away from students returning for in-person classes around the Northland and today, we caught up with one university that has introduced some new protocols to keep students safe.…
Affordable Housing Project in Works
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The City of Superior is putting $350,000 in funding towards a future affordable housing project. Superior is able to finance this fund through the closure of one of its tax increment…
Um-Duluth Faculty Threaten to Put All Classes Online
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Faculty at the University of Minnesota-Duluth’s largest college is threatening to put all their courses online if administrators don’t meet their demands to make better preparations to handle COVID-19 infections when classes resume this fall. The…
Minnesota Renaissance Festival Canceled Due to COVID-19
SHAKOPEE, Minn. - The Minnesota Renaissance Festival has been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Festival organizers made the announcement Wednesday on their Facebook page saying, "We worked hard the last…
Pelosi Says Postmaster Has No Plans to Restore Mail Cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says President Donald Trump’s postmaster general has no intention of restoring mail equipment or paying overtime hours he cut despite public outcry the changes are undermining service before Election Day. Pelosi says she…
Cloquet Police Officer Placed on Paid Administrative Leave Following DWI Arrest
CLOQUET, Minn. - A Cloquet police officer has been placed on paid non-disciplinary administrative leave following his August 6 arrest for DWI. According to court records, officer Andrew Michael Murray, 34, was off-duty when he was cited for DWI by…
Walz to Have Flags Flown at Half-Staff
DULUTH, Minn. - Governor Tim Walz has directed flags at all federal and state buildings be flown at half-staff on Wednesday. This is to honor and mourn the lives of individuals who have lost their lives to Covid-19. Flags will…
Hermantown School Board Votes Unanimously for Hybrid Learning Model
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - The Hermantown School Board voted unanimously on Tuesday to begin the 2020-21 school year with a hybrid learning model for students. According to the district's learning models, elementary class sizes will be reduced by half and placed…
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.
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…
