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Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, June 22

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 33,227 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 4 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,384 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 513,137 tests have…

Morning Update 6-22-20

Join FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, June 22, 2020.

Wisconsin State Officials Release Guidance on Reopening Schools

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Flexibility will be key in reopening classrooms in Wisconsin’s 421 public school districts amid the coronavirus pandemic, state officials said Monday in releasing guidance on the new school year. The Department of Public Instruction said school…

1 Dead, 11 Wounded in Weekend Minneapolis Shooting

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Police say one man is dead and 11 people are wounded following a shooting in a trendy nightlife area in Minneapolis. A nearby restaurant manager said the shooting broke out shortly after midnight on Saturday and included…

Celebrating Father's Day with a Game of Golf

DULUTH, Minn. - Fathers were celebrated today, one swing at a time. Handfuls of families came to Enger Park Golf Course on West Skyline Parkway to enjoy the weather and to spend time hitting hole…

Families Celebrate Father's Day with Brunch

DULUTH, Minn. - Restaurants were busy with families enjoying Father's Day brunch. At Sara's Table Chester Creek Cafe in Duluth, people had the option to eat inside or outside. Duluth resident Jordon Johnson's…

Duluth Harbor Mission Receives Water Bottle Donation

DULUTH, Minn. - One local organization received a large donation of water bottles for the city's homeless population. Duluth Harbor Mission in Lincoln Park received more than 6,000 water bottles today. Donors included parents and…

Interfaith Gathering In Support of Refugees

DULUTH, Minn. - Several dozen people gathered together at the Statue of Liberty replica near the DECC in solidarity and in support of refugees on World Refugee Day. The gathering drew people of all ages…

Two More Duluth Assisted Living Facilities Have COVID-19 Cases

DULUTH, Minn. - Two more assisted living centers in Duluth now have confirmed COVID-19 cases. The Benedictine Living Center on Kenwood Avenue confirmed on its Facebook page that two of its residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The center says…

Minnesota Special Session Ends With No Deal on Policing

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota legislative leaders traded barbs Saturday after a special session collapsed Saturday with no deal on revamping policing following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The Republican-controlled Senate adjourned just after 6 a.m. Saturday. GOP Senate…

Grandma's Marathon Pop-Up Shop Encourages Runners

DULUTH, Minn - A pop-up shop in Canal Park is encouraging runners who planned to run this year's Grandma's Marathon. Something as simple as Grandma's Marathon merchandise might be the added motivation for…

DTA Receives $3 Million From C.A.R.E.S Act

DULUTH, Minn - The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded a $3 million grant to the Duluth Transit Authority as a response to the coronavirus pandemic. The grant is part of $25 billion set…

Discovery Center Reopens in Chisholm

CHISHOLM, Minn -  The Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm is now open after three months shut down due to COVID-19. The museum, park, trolley, mini-golf, and Redhead Trail is now available for visitors. The…

Hundreds Attend Juneteenth Rally in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.-Hundreds are attending a Juneteenth rally in Duluth tonight at City Hall. Marchers came from two different locations for the event including Bayfront Festival Park and the Clayton-Jackson-McGhie Memorial. Those at the event are…

New Bishop Appointed for Diocese in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Father Michel Mulloy will now serve and lead the diocese in Duluth. Pope Francis appointed Father Mulloy to be the 10th Bishop of the Diocese and is succeeding Bishop Paul Sirba, who…

Experts Talk COVID-19 and Itasca County

ITASCA COUNTY - Experts came together today virtually in Itasca County to talk about how they are handling COVID-19. When it comes to contact tracing, testing, and longterm care facilities, they said today, it's tough…

2020 Bayfield Apple Festival Canceled

BAYFIELD, Wis. - The 59th Annual Bayfield Apple Festival has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. The Bayfield Chamber & Visitor Bureau and it's Board of Directors made the announcement Friday that the three-day event that draws in thousands of…

Ashland Police Chief to Retire Next Month

ASHLAND, Wis. - Ashland Police Chief Jim Gregoire announced Friday that he is retiring next month. Gregoire says his last day will be July 3. He has been with the Ashland Police Department for over 23 years. The news of…

Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Ashland Police

ASHLAND, Wis. - A federal lawsuit has been filed against the city of Ashland and five Ashland Police Officers, according to a recent news release from the Ashland Mayor, Debra Lewis. The release states the lawsuit is in connection to…

EPA Fines Enbridge $6.7M Over Pipeline Safety Issues

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal regulators have fined Enbridge $6.7 million for allegedly failing to quickly fix pipeline safety issues. Enbridge said Thursday that the Alberta, Canada-based company has settled with the U.S.…

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