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Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, May 28

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 22,947 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 35 new deaths bringing the death total to 967 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 225,208 tests have…

US Layoffs Climb to 41 Million, Despite Business Reopenings

WASHINGTON (AP) — An estimated 2.1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week despite the gradual reopening of businesses around the country, bringing the running total since the coronavirus shutdowns took hold in mid-March to about 41 million, the…

Morning Update 5-28-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 28, 2020.

Overnight Protests in Minneapolis Turn Violent

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Protests rocked Minneapolis for the second straight night after a man's death in police custody. One person was killed Wednesday night in what police were investigating…

Fitger's Brewhouse Prepares For Outdoor Seating

DULUTH, Minn. - Fitgers Brewhouse in Duluth is one of many restaurants getting their outdoor seating prepared to welcome customers starting June 1st, under the guidelines of the safe Minnesota executive order. To prepare…

Students Face Financial Impact of Coronavirus

SUPERIOR, Wis. - As the pandemic continues, students across the country are getting hit hard financially, including over at UWS. The rapid transition to remote learning left some students struggling to meet financial obligations…

UMD Students Hard at Work at Land Lab

DULUTH, Minn. - UMD Land Lab is a research center located just five miles away from UMD's campus. "It's kind of a hub for student learning and community-based learning around sustainable agriculture, permaculture, and…

Evers Makes $200 Million Available to Local Governments

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin local governments will share in $200 million from the federal coronavirus relief bill to help with expenses related to the pandemic, Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday. Evers announced that $190 million will be allocated to…

Duluth News Tribune to Print Twice a Week Beginning in July

DULUTH, Minn. - According to a recent online Duluth News Tribune column by Rick Lubbers, the DNT newspaper will only print twice-a-week beginning in July. Starting July 8, the paper will only be printed on Wednesdays and Saturdays and will…

Duluth Man Charged With Felony Arson

GRAND LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. - A Duluth man has been charged with two counts of first-degree arson after he set fire to two structures in Grand Lake Township on Monday. Authorities say 53-year-old James Phillip Shelton set a camper and…

Wisconsin Supreme Court Tosses Lawsuit Challenging Order

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed as moot a lawsuit that argued Gov. Tony Evers’ “safer at home” order was a violation of constitutional rights to worship, protest, and travel. The court earlier this month,…

Midday Update 5-27-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, May 27, 2020.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, May 27

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 22,464 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 33 new deaths bringing the death total to 932 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 216,532 tests have…

SpaceX on Cusp of Launching Astronauts, Back on Home Turf

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) — SpaceX is on the cusp of launching NASA astronauts into orbit Wednesday, a first for a private company and a giant leap forward for the booming business of space travel. The planned afternoon liftoff to…

Morning Update 5-27-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, May 27, 2020.

St. Cloud Diocese in Minnesota to Pay Abuse Victims $22.5M

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Cloud in Minnesota will pay sexual abuse victims $22.5 million and file for bankruptcy, according to a settlement agreement. Some 70 people say they were abused by 41 priests…

60-Percent Chance Tribute Fest Will Be Canceled

DULUTH, Minn. - The 12th annual Tribute Fest at Bayfront Park is waiting to see what DECC officials decide for its music weekend at the end of August. There's a 60-percent chance the event…

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