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Morning Update 7-23-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 23, 2020. Have a great day!

Minnesota Governor to Sign Police Accountability Bill

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign a police accountability bill into law Thursday that includes a ban on neck restraints like the one that was used on George Floyd before his death in Minneapolis.…

It's National Hot Dog Day

CLOQUET, Minn. - If you want to relish in the joys of a good old fashion hot dog, here's your chance because it's National Hot Dog Day. The holiday is celebrated every year to…

Cloquet Mayor Reacts To Passing Of Mask Ordinance

CLOQUET, Minn. - Less than 24 hours before Governor Tim Walz made his announcement the Cloquet City Council approved an ordinance requiring residents to wear masks while at indoor businesses. Cloquet Mayor Roger Maki initially…

UMD Bookstore Busy Preparing for Students for the Fall

DULUTH, Minn. - As the fall semester nears, local college bookstores are finding new ways to accommodate students. UMD bookstores have been pushing discounted shipping to their students while also having curbside pickup. Much of…

Head of the Lakes Fair Begins

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds have opened in Superior. One competition took place today where kids got their animals judged. Fair organizers tell us they are glad…

New Sanitizer Outlet Store Opens

DULUTH, Minn. - What started as a pop-up shop in superior has now turned to a full-fledged business. With a soft opening, Owner Rick Lampton calls, the Clear-San Pro outlet store was unique business…

Ex-Cop Charged in Floyd’s Death Faces Tax Evasion Counts

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd was charged Wednesday with multiple felony counts of tax evasion. Derek Chauvin and his wife, Kellie May Chauvin, were each charged in Washington…

Walz Signs Order Requiring Minnesotans to Wear Face Masks

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Gov. Tim Walz is requiring Minnesotans to wear face masks to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Walz signed an executive order Wednesday requiring Minnesotans to wear a face-covering in indoor businesses and indoor public settings.…

Midday Update 7-22-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 22, 2020.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, July 22

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 47,961 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 4 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,552 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 888,551 tests have…

Pet Food Donations Wanted for Dog, Cat Owners in Need

DULUTH, Minn. - The COVID-19 pandemic is not only impacting humans but animals as well. Recently Duluthian Tina Marcella, founder of PJ's Rescue, was approached by an anonymous donor who wanted to start a pet food collection drive to help…

Minnesota Governor Prepares to Announce Masking Decision

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz is expected to announce a statewide face mask mandate on Wednesday to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The governor has scheduled a news conference with health officials and business…

Morning Update 7-22-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 22, 2020.

Science Museum of Minnesota to Reopen in September

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Science Museum of Minnesota is making plans to reopen on September 4, but will do so with 39 percent less of its staff, according to museum officials. According to an update released by the museum Tuesday…

Minnesota State Fair Offering Drive-Thru Experience

ST, PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota State Fair will host a State Fair Food Parade in late August and early September. The event will allow fair-goers to experience 16 vendors while also supporting the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Favorites like Pronto…

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