Morning Update 6-19-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, June 19, 2020.
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Bishop-Elect Appointed by Pope for Dioceses of Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - A Bishop-elect has been appointed for the Diocese of Duluth. According to a Friday press release, Pope Francis has appointed Father Michael. J. Mulloy, from the Diocese of Rapid…
Great Lakes Aquarium Reopens
DULUTH, Minn. - The Great Lakes Aquarium has reopened for the first time since March. "Everybody that I've seen come in this building, it just brings a big smile to my face," said executive director…
Sen. Klobuchar withdraws from VP consideration, tells Biden to choose woman of color for running mate
(KMSP-TV) Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says she has told presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden to choose a woman of color as his running mate, effectively withdrawing her name from consideration. Since ending her own bid and endorsing Biden for president,…
More Disease-Carrying Ticks Being Found in Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. - According to the Minnesota Department of Health, more ticks that carry Lyme disease and other illnesses are being found across the state. 30-40 percent of adult deer or black-legged ticks have Lyme…
Terese Tomanek Sworn in to Duluth City Council
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth officially has a new city councilor. Terese Tomanek was sworn into the council Thursday. She's replacing Barb Russ, who recently resigned for medical reasons. Tomanek lives in the Congdon…
Logging Industry Professionals Weighing Options Amid COVID-19 Related Setbacks
GARND RAPIDS, Minn. - Logging industry professionals gathered to discuss COVID-19's far-reaching and detrimental impacts on their industry on Thursday. All this comes after paper manufacturing company, Verso, announced its indefinite…
Grand Opening for New King of Creams Location
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- One popular restaurant in Duluth is adding a second location up in Hermantown. The King of Creams opened their second location in Hermantown earlier this week. And there is a grand opening on…
DLH Clothing to Sell Limited Amount of Pride Shirts
DULUTH, Minn. - DLH Clothing is now taking pre-orders for pride shirts they are selling in honor of pride month. The shirts are available in two designs: one with the logo in rainbow colors,…
Minnesota Lays Out School Reopening Plan
DULUTH, Minn.-- K-12 schools in Minnesota wrapped up their distance learning for the spring. But there still is uncertainty about what schools should do in the fall amid the pandemic. Thursday, the Minnesota Department of…
City of Duluth Delays Adding 2800 Snow Removal Signs
DULUTH, Minn.-- Financial shortfalls because of the pandemic have caused the city of Duluth to make budget cuts in several areas, including the city's Snow Emergency Plan. The city is going to hold off from…
City Plans To Remove "Chief" From Job Titles
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth City Council will be considering a language change for certain job titles held by city staff. The intent is to allow the city to more accurately reflect an inclusive…
City Moves to Change New Duluth Flag Statement To Provide More Inclusion
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is it taking another step forward towards being more inclusive. The city is changing to the wording of a statement associated with the new Duluth flag design. Last…
Local Steelworkers Union Use Billboards To Send Message Regarding Essentia Layoffs
DULUTH, Minn. - New billboards may catch your attention the next time you are traveling on the Blatnik Bridge or on I-35. The United Steelworkers Union Local 9460 is using the platform to send a…
Local Church Hosts Rummage Sale
DULUTH, Minn. - Despite the pandemic, rummage sales are still popping up in the Northland. Norton Park United Methodist Church hosted the five-day event from Wednesday to Saturday of last week and today. The…
Delivery Orders Keep Restaurants Busy
DULUTH, Minn. - In recent months, Northland restaurants have been incredibly busy as delivery orders have stayed pretty consistent during the pandemic. At Domino's Pizza in West Duluth, there has been a 30% to 35%…
Duluth Mayor Larson to Recommend New City Attorney
DULUTH, Minn. - Mayor Emily Larson announced Thursday that she will nominate Rebecca St. George as Duluth's new City Attorney. For the past six years St. George has served as the staff attorney to the Fond du Lac Band of…
Minnesota Promises Late July Decision on K-12 Schools
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health and education officials on Thursday asked school administrators to plan for three scenarios on reopening in the fall and promised a decision by the week of July 27 on which of the three will be…
Level 3 Predatory Offender Relocates in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police say a level 3 predatory offender has moved to the West Duluth neighborhood earlier this month. According to the police, 47-year-old James Demetrius Redd has a history of sexual conduct and contact with known…
Midday Update 6-18-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 18, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, June 18
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 31,675 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 19 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,344 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 460,879 tests have…
Minnesota Officials Prepare to Announce Fall School Plans
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — State health and education officials will announce plans Thursday for how Minnesota schools will conduct classes this fall after they were shut down this spring to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Deputy Commissioner Heather Mueller…
Superior, Sponsors Ready to Launch 'Sweet Streets' Bike Safety Program
SUPERIOR, Wis. - After many months of hard work and dedication behind the scenes, Jenny Van Sickle, Superior city council member, and many fine sponsors are thrilled to be launching a new bike…
Morning Update 6-18-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 18, 2020.
Justices Reject end to Protections for Young Immigrants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants. For now, those immigrants retain their protection from deportation and their authorization to work in the United States. The…
1.5 Million More Laid-Off Workers Seek Unemployment Benefits
WASHINGTON (AP) – About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, a historically high number, even as the economy increasingly reopens and employers bring some people back to work. The latest figure from the Labor Department…
Overnight Fire Damages Garage in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday night, members of the Superior Fire Department responded to reports of a garage fire in the alley behind 1816 Ogden Avenue. The garage was fully…
Itasca County Tourism Industry Impacted by COVID-19
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - Downtown Grand Rapids is bustling with summer in full swing. "Outdoor recreation is not closed and, in Grand Rapids, we are a mecca for outdoor recreation," said Megan Christianson, Executive…
