Midday Update 7-13-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, July 13, 2020.
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Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, July 13
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 42,772 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 2 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,504 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 768,989 tests have…
MN Senate GOP Leader Says Deal Close on Bonding, tax Bills
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Legislative leaders have agreed on most details of a public construction package and a tax bill, the Minnesota Senate’s top Republican said Monday, while discussions are continuing on whether a compromise is possible on police accountability in…
2020 Park Point 5-Miler Includes Several Options for Runners
DULUTH, Minn. - This year's Park Point 5-Miler will go forward with multiple options for runners amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Grandma's Marathon has been working for weeks with guidance from the City of Duluth and…
Morning Update 7-13-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, July 13, 2020.
Washington Retiring Redskins Nickname and Logo, Team Says
WASHINGTON - The Washington Redskins will officially retire the team's nickname and logo, according to a statement by the team. The team announced the decision in a Tweet on Monday. pic.twitter.com/wFvTxdUP9s — Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 13, 2020 The change comes less…
BBQ Held in Superior to Bring Awareness for Sexual and Domestic Assault
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A fundraiser barbecue was held in Hammond Park for victims of domestic and sexual abuse on Sunday. The BBQ had food and games for people of all ages along with…
Duluth City Council Voting on Ordinance Requiring Masks for Indoor Public Spaces
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth City Council will be voting on a mask ordinance on Monday, which would mandate masks indoors in all public spaces. This includes retail spaces, DTA buses, the Skywalk,…
Lester River Rendezvous Canceled For First Time in Over 20 Years
DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time in more than 20 years, the Lester River Rendezvous is canceled this September due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to organizers, the weekend event gathers about 10,000 people…
Woman Killed, Boy Injured In Rollover Accident
A 36-year-old woman from Duluth is dead and a 16-year-old boy is injured after a rollover crash early Saturday near Cromwell. The Minnesota State Patrol said the driver, Patricia Mylonas, was traveling west on Highway 210 at Markusen Rd shortly…
Duluth's West Theater to Reopen on Friday
DULUTH, Minn. - As businesses slowly begin to open back up around the Northland, it's showtime once again for the West Theater in Duluth. After being closed for months due to the pandemic,…
Duluth Police Investigate Two Weekend Shootings
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Police are searching for suspects in two shootings hours apart Saturday night, including one downtown that sent a person to the hospital -- and according to Chief Mike Tusken, guns owned…
Mayor Emily Larson Responds After Duluth Firefighter Accused Of Assaulting Woman
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Mayor Emily Larson is responding after a city firefighter is accused of assaulting a 65-year-old woman. The attack happened Friday morning during a dispute about the firefighter's unleashed dogs while…
DECC Opens Up For Dance Competition
DULUTH, Minn.- On Saturday the DECC in Duluth held its first event since the pandemic started. The Ovation Dance Challenge took place in Symphony Hall. About 200 dancers participated between Friday and Saturday and were…
Two Harbors Farmers Market in Full Bloom During Pandemic
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- The Two Harbors Farmers Market saw a large crowd for their third week of being open Saturday. The location has changed to a parking lot on 7th Avenue across the street…
Two Harbors Lighthouse Beacon Replaced After 20 Years
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- The Two Harbors Lighthouse which has stood for over a century overlooking Agate Bay now has a new beacon after 20 years. "We just removed the old beacon this morning, lowered it…
"Trump Victory" and Congressman Pete Stauber Open Campaign Field Office in Hermantown
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - The "Trump Victory" group and Congressman Pete Stauber opened their election campaign field office in Hermantown. The office will be the spot to to to for people who are looking…
Essentia Health Updates Visitor Guidelines
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health has updated their visitor policies starting in Duluth this weekend. The new policy allows only one visitor per patient per day at Essentia Health facilities in Duluth. Those…
Harmony House Taking Extra Measures to Protect Residents
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Minnesota and Wisconsin have both been starting to loosen restrictions on visitors at care homes. This is leaving facilities to figure out how to best keep their residents safe. Most residents…
Man Shot In Alley In Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot in an alley in downtown Duluth. The alley, where the shooting took place, is between Second and Third streets, a little after 7 p.m. The man was…
Seven More People Test Positive For COVID-19 In Douglas County
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis., - In the last 72 hours, seven more people, in Douglas County, have tested positive for the coronavirus. This brings the county's total to 55. Out of those cases, 41% are…
Chisholm Man Dies In Dirt Bike Accident
CHISHOLM, Minn. - A 29-year-old man dead has died after suffering injuries from a dirt bike accident in Chisholm, Saturday morning. The accident happened around 2 a.m. near the intersection of Lake Street and First Avenue. Authorities say the driver…
Douglas County Sheriff's Office Receives Donation in Honor of Former K-9 Handler
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office received a very special donation in honor of a former K-9 officer and founder of the Arrowhead Chapter of the Nam Knights Motorcycle Club. Dick Gudowski, was…
Duluth Firefighter Cited in Woman's Assault Over Unleashed Dogs
DULUTH, Minn. - A firefighter of nearly 20 years is accused of assaulting a woman on a Duluth trail on Friday morning after she told him to leash his dogs. According to…
City of Superior Employees Must Wear Masks Inside City Buildings Starting Monday
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Come Monday, all City of Superior employees will be mandated to wear a mask or face covering while in city buildings. That's the order from Superior Mayor Jim Paine as he…
City Wants To Help Get People Back Into The Workforce
DULUTH, Minn. - Only 15 days remain until the $600 bonus now being added to weekly unemployment checks is scheduled to end. This is why the city of Duluth' s Workforce Development Department wants to…
Nearly $7,000 Worth of Restaurant Vouchers Donated to E.M.S, Police Officers and Firefighters
DULUTH, Minn. - Members of Duluth's E.M.S workers, firefighters and police officers received a big donation today in the form of more than 300 "Strong Northland" vouchers. Combined, the vouchers are worth almost…
Duluth Area Family YMCA to Require Face Masks Starting Monday
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Face masks will be required in both the Downtown Duluth and Hermantown YMCA buildings starting Monday. YMCA staff tell us the new rule is to keep members and staff as safe…
Duluth Public Schools Welcomes Newest Assistant Superintendent
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Public Schools will soon welcome its newest assistant superintendent. Anthony Bonds comes to Duluth from the Anniston School District in Alabama. During his time there, he served as executive director of…
Bailey Builds Adding Second Location in West Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-- Owners Nathanael and Anna Bailey have been looking to add a second location. And they believe they've found one in an old funeral home. Bailey Builds has been a jack of all trades type…
