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Midday Update 7-9-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 9, 2020.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, July 9

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 40,163 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 5 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,490 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 705,440 tests have…

Morning Update 7-9-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 9, 2020.

Split Rock Lighthouse to Reopen Next Week

TWO HARBORS, Minn. - Split Rock Lighthouse announced Wednesday that they plan to reopen next week. According to the Split Rock website, beginning July 15 all tours of the grounds will be self-guided with staff members available to share information…

World of Wheels Skate Center Reopens

SUPERIOR, Wis. - World of Wheels had been closed since the shutdown began in March. Now, the local skate center is back open for family fun five days a week. On opening day,…

Endion Station Inn Seeing Steady Business

DULUTH, Minn. - Earlier this year, the historic Endion Station in Canal Park transitioned into a new boutique hotel. Since it opened the inn has encountered both a pandemic, and now construction resuming on the…

Zeitgeist Cafe Gets Ready to Reopen

DULUTH, Minn. - One local restaurant is opening up for the first time since the pandemic started. Zeitgeist Arts Cafe on East Superior Street, which is Duluth's only nonprofit restaurant, will be opening for indoor…

UMD to Host Virtual Career Fair

DULUTH, Minn. - One local college is turning to online to have a new kind of career fair. UMD will be hosting three virtual fairs during this upcoming fall semester. Like the in-person fairs,…

William A. Irvin to Resume Onboard Tours for 2020 Season

DULUTH, Minn. - Officials with the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center announced Wednesday afternoon that the William A. Irvin will resume onboard tours on Friday. Station to station tours will continue every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00…

CHUM Holds Annual Backpack Drive

DULUTH, Min. - CHUM is once again partnering with Duluth Public Schools for their annual backpack drive. Since 2006, CHUM has provided more than 10,000 backpacks to students in need. This year the goal is…

Midday Update 7-8-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 8, 2020.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, July 8

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 39,589 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 8 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,485 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 692,970 tests have…

Court: Some Employers can Refuse to Offer Free Birth Control

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has upheld Trump administration rules allowing some employers to refuse to provide free contraceptive coverage on religious grounds. The high court on Wednesday said the Trump administration acted properly when it allowed more employers…

Sex Offender to be Released in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Authorities in Superior say a sex offender will be released Friday, July 17, and plans to reside in the vicinity of the 1600 block of North 16th Street in Superior. According to police, Christopher Stevens, 32, pled…

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