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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…

Morning 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.

Duluth Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire

DULUTH, Minn. - Shortly before 10 p.m. Tuesday night, the Duluth Fire Department received a call of flames coming through the roof of a home at 430 Nth 16th Ave E. When crews arrived, they met the homeowners outside of…

Fire Department Stays Busy on Fourth

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department was busy during this past July fourth. There were six outside fire calls, along with 63 fireworks-related calls on the fourth. Leadership from the department says that…

Covid-19 Cases Spike in St. Louis County

DULUTH, Minn. - 15 more people have tested positive for Covid-19 in St. Louis County. Officials are reporting this is the largest single-day increase, so far, in the county. St. Louis County officials say it…

CHUM's West Duluth Food Shelf to Reopen Monday

DULUTH, Minn. - CHUM's West Duluth food shelf is reopening on Monday, July 13th. The food shelf, located in Our Savior's Lutheran Church on Grand Avenue, has been closed since March because of the…

Chester Bowl Summer Camp Opens

DULUTH, Minn. - Chester Bowl welcomed nearly fifty kids back to summer camp this week. With the Covid-19 crisis continuing to create health concerns, this year's summer camp program looks a little different. Campers are…

North Shore SUP Holds Kids Paddle Club

SUPERIOR, Wis. - North Shore Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) held its kid SUP club on Tuesday afternoon, giving kids the chance to explore Lake Superior. The two hour event takes kids on a guided…

Animal Allies Girls Power Summer Camp Kicks Off

DULUTH, Minn. - The ongoing pandemic is making it much harder than usual to host summer camps for young people, but many Northland camps are still moving forward by taking plenty of COVID-19 precautions. It's…

Blue Arrow Boutique Getting Ready to Reopen

SUPERIOR, Wis. - One local shop is planning to open after being temporarily closed for the past few months due to the pandemic. Ownership from Blue Arrow Boutique in Superior, which specializes in women's clothing,…

DECC to Hold First Event Since March

DULUTH, Minn. -  The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center announced on Tuesday that it will have its first event since March due to COVID-19 concerns. The Ovation Dance Challenge event will be a live-streamed dance competition from Symphony Hall July 10-11.…

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