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Morning Update 8-11-20

Join FOX 21’s Arman Rahman and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Have a great day!

City of Duluth, DECC Cancel Labor Day Weekend Fireworks

DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth, in partnership with the DECC, announced on Tuesday that the Labor Day weekend fireworks display has been canceled. In May, the city announced that the annual Fourth of July fireworks at Bayfront Park…

Early Morning Duluth Fire Leaves One Man Dead

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department says one man is dead after an early morning fire in the Duluth East Hillside neighborhood. Fire crews responded to a fire at an eight-unit apartment building on East 3rd Street just after…

Spirit Mountain Excecutive Director and General Manager Resign, Interim Director Named

DULUTH, Minn. - A major leadership shake-up has been announced at the cash-strapped Spirit Mountain Resort in Duluth that's been shut down since COVID-19 hit. Spirit Mountain Executive Director Brandy Ream and her…

Virtual Roundtable Gives Insight On Joe Biden's Plans For Manufacturing Industry

DULUTH, Minn. - Democratic Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tammy Baldwin for Minnesota and Wisconsin hosted a virtual roundtable discussion to speak on presidential candidate Joe Biden's "Build Back Better" initiative. It is a plan to help…

Youth Singing Camp Gives Hope

DULUTH, Minn. - Several kids in Duluth learned how to make beautiful sounds with their voices during the Lake Superior Youth Chorus' "Summer Sing" camp. Youth singers learned basic music concepts and movement-based activities to…

Safety Protocols Put In Place For Primary Elections

DULUTH, Minn. - In the midst of the uncertain times of the pandemic, the primary elections in Minnesota and Wisconsin must carry on. On Tuesday, voters will be heading to the polls for these…

2 Teachers Ask for Release Ahead of 2020-21 School Year

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- As the Superior School District prepares for the 2020-2021 school year in a hybrid model, two teachers will not be joining them this year as they worry about getting sick from the…

Congressman Pete Stauber Visits Duluth Ahead of Primary

DULUTH, Minn.-- Congressman Pete Stauber was in Duluth Monday in preparation for tomorrow's primary. The incumbent from Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District spoke to a small group of supporters while on the campaign trail. Stauber acknowledged…

Making Home Candles at Riverside Soy Candles

DULUTH, Minn. - There's something about candles that ties a home together. "I think it's just comforting to have something in your home that makes your home smell good and welcoming and just…

Lake Country Air and Beaver Air Tours Continuing Seaplane Tours

DULUTH, Minn. - Lake Country Air and Beaver Air Tours, located at the end of Park Point, has been giving people a birds-eye view of Duluth since 2008. "I decided to buy it but…

New Sky Harbor Airport Runway Complete

DULUTH, Minn. - The new Sky Harbor Airport Runway in Duluth is now complete. This finishes a three-year project and more than a decade of planning. The 2,600-foot runway was constructed to help preserve area…

3-Year-Old Girl Found Alive After Going Missing in Northwestern Wisconsin

WINTER, Wis. (FOX 9) - A three-year-old girl, who went missing after she followed the family dog into the woods in northwestern Wisconsin, has been found alive, according an official with the Sawyer County Sheriff's Office. According to authorities, Abigail Ladwig went missing Sunday…

Trump Abruptly Escorted From Briefing Due to Shooting Outside White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was abruptly escorted by a U.S. Secret Service agent out of the White House briefing room as he was beginning a coronavirus briefing Monday afternoon. He returned…

Superior Police Searching for Home Invasion Robbery Suspects

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior Police say they are searching for four suspects in a Sunday morning home invasion robbery. Police responded to a call about an altercation at a residence in the 1300 block of Grand Avenue around 12:44…

Spirit Mountain Executive Director, General Manager Resign

DULUTH, Minn. - Spirit Mountain's Executive Director and General Manager have resigned. The Spirit Mountain Recreation Area Authority made the announcement on Monday that Executive Director Brandy Ream and her husband General Manager Jody Ream have resigned but will complete…

Midday Update 8-10-20

Join FOX 21’s Arman Rahman and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 10, 2020. Have a great day!

Duluth Fall Wedding Show Postponed due to COVID-19

DULUTH, Minn. - The Lundeen Group announced on Monday afternoon that the Duluth Fall Wedding Show has been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The show, originally scheduled to take place on September 20, has now been moved to…

Esko Woman Charged With Felony Assault After Attacking Mom With Hammer

ESKO, Minn. - An Esko woman is facing felony assault charges after attacking her mother with a hammer last week. According to the criminal complaint, while being arrested in Minneapolis on Thursday 35-year-old Amber Rae Stonemark told arresting officers that…

Authorities Search for Missing 3-Year-Old Near Winter

WINTER, Wis.-The Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 3-year-old in Winter. Authorities say Abby Koch, 3, went missing around 6:45 p.m. Sunday when she likely followed the family dog…

Wisconsin Voters Request 900K Absentee Ballots for Primary

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin voters have requested more than 900,000 absentee ballots for Tuesday’s primary, more than seven times what they requested in the August primary in 2018, according to data state elections officials released Monday. The sheer volume…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, August 10

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 61,516 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 3 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,660 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,172,118 tests have…