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Midday Update 6-17-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, June 17

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 31,296 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 12 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,325 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 448,587 tests have…

Target Permanently Raises Starting Hourly Pay to $15

NEW YORK (AP) — Target Corp. says it’s permanently increasing starting hourly wages for its workers to $15 beginning July 5, several months ahead of schedule. In 2017, the Minneapolis-based company had set a goal to gradually increase hourly wages…

Northern Lights Cutting Center Sparks Equestrian Interest in the Northland

DULUTH, Minn. - It’s something you may have taken part in as a kid at least once or twice – horseback riding. FOX 21’s Brett Scott digs deeper into the competition world of cutting and…

Morning Update 6-17-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

Governor: Minnesota Zoo at Risk of Closing Without Financial Help

APPLE VALLEY, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Zoo is asking the state Legislature for $6 million to cover attendance losses from the COVID-19-related shutdown and reopen to the public. The zoo says it has already spent its reserves and needs the…

Aunt Jemima to Change Logo

NEW YORK (AP) - Pepsico is changing the name and marketing image of its Aunt Jemima pancake mix and syrup. A spokeswoman for Pepsico-owned Quaker Oats Company said it recognized Aunt…

7 West Taphouse Re-Opens Amid Superior Street Reconstruction Downtown

DULUTH, Minn.- 7 West Taphouse is one of the bars and restaurants which has opened their locations this week, including in downtown Duluth -- on top of the reconstruction of a portion of…

Visit Duluth Furloughs Six Employees, As Summer Tourism Remains Uncertain

DULUTH, Minn.- Six employees have been temporarily furloughed at Visit Duluth, the tourism bureau tasked with marketing the city to outsiders. "We are at a point now where it was the harsh reality of…

Disc Golf Growing in Popularity in the Northland

DULUTH, Minn. - Disc golf is growing across the country, including right here in the Northland. "It's essentially just going on a walk with an added bonus of throwing a couple discs around," Taylor…

Duluth Library Expanding Curbside Pickup

DULUTH, Minn.-- Since the end of April, the Duluth Public Library has been doing curbside pickup and this week they introduced some new updates. Curbside pickup has been moved up from to Michigan Street…

Red Cross Testing All Blood Donations for COVID-19 Antibodies

DULUTH, Minn.-- While it's been getting easier to get tested for Coronavirus, there really hasn't been an easy testing option for people wondering if they have the antibodies. That's all changing with the help…

Senior Spotlight - 6/16

Water Safety Tips To Follow As Temperatures Warm Up

DULUTH, Minn. - As temperatures continue to warm up, many Northlanders are attracted to spending their days around water. That's why the Superior Fire Department is giving out some tips to help keep everyone…

Frost River Opens A Pop-Up Shop

DULUTH, Minn. - Frost River in Lincoln Park is offering a new shopping experience for its customers. The outdoor accessory and apparel store has now opened up a new pop up shop. The pop-up…

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Celebrates National Fudge Day

DULUTH, Minn. - If you needed a sweet treat then you're in luck because Tuesday is National Fudge Day. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Canal Park made sure to celebrate the holiday. The store…

Duluth Running Co. Prepares for Quieter Sales For Grandma's Marathon Weekend

DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend is normally Duluth's busiest for tourism with Grandma's Marathon, but with the race canceled this year, local businesses, especially running stores, are taking a hit. Duluth Running Co.…

Spectrum Farm Strawberries Just Weeks From Picking Season

CARLTON, Minn. - The beginning of summer means that a variety of fruits are in season including strawberries and Spectrum Farm Strawberries is just weeks away from opening to visitors. There might not…

Magnolia Cafe Busy During the Warm Weather

CARLTON, Minn. - The hot temperatures pushed many Northlanders to cool off with ice cream on Tuesday. Over at Magnolia Cafe in Carlton, ice cream was the most popular thing, not…

‘Live from Here,’ successor to ‘Prairie Home’ show, canceled

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — American Public Media Group announced Tuesday it has canceled musician Chris Thile’s “Live from Here” radio show, the successor to Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion.” The…

Trump Signs Executive Order on Police Reform

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on policing following weeks of national protests after the death of George Floyd. The order is aimed at encouraging best practices and tracking officers with excessive use of force…

Canada, US Extend Border Restrictions to July 21

TORONTO (AP) — Canada and the US have agreed to extend their agreement to keep their border closed to non-essential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus pandemic. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, June 16

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 30,882 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 9 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,313 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 429,145 tests have…

Midday Update 6-16-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, June 16, 2020.

First Drug Proves Able to Improve Survival From COVID-19

(AP) - Researchers in England say they have the first evidence that a drug can improve COVID-19 survival: A cheap, widely available steroid called dexamethasone reduced deaths by up to one third in severely ill hospitalized patients. Results were announced…

Omar Announces Father’s Death From COVID-19 Complications

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on Monday announced the death of her father due to complications from COVID-19. In a statement, Omar said Nur Omar Mohamed died Monday. She gave no additional information. “No words can describe…