Midday Update 5-4-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, May 4, 2020.
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White Spruce Market Seeing Spike in Business Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - Mother's Day is less than a week away, and with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it'll most definitely look a little different this year. The 'new normal' isn't stopping the tradition…
Morning Update 5-4-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, May 4, 2020.
Evers, Legislative Leaders to Meet, Discuss Coronavirus
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers was scheduled to meet late Monday afternoon with both Republican and Democratic legislative leaders to discuss the next steps in Wisconsin’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The meeting comes the day before the Wisconsin…
Duluth Woman Killed in Sunday ATV Crash
COOK, Minn. - Authorities say a 53-year-old Duluth woman died Sunday night after an ATV crash in rural Cook. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff's office, deputies were dispatched to an ATV accident in the 3200 block of Randa…
Hometown Heroes: 5/3/20
DULUTH, Minn. — FOX 21 is highlighting local front-line workers who are giving their all for the community during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are just a few of our Hometown Heroes from Sunday’s broadcast.…
Duluthian With MN Army National Guard Awarded Purple Heart
DULUTH, Minn. -- A Duluthian with the Minnesota Army National Guard has been honored to receive the Purple Heart after surviving an attack in Iraq earlier this year. Al Johnson, a flight surgeon with…
Free Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing Events Happening in Northwestern Wisconsin
WISCONSIN -- As states gather more testing kits for COVID-19, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has announced that free testing sites will pop-up in counties across Northwestern Wisconsin through at least mid-May. The testing will be done in areas that currently…
Carlton's Flapjack Fiasco Fundraiser for St. Jude Hospital Adapts Amid Pandemic
CARLTON, Minn.- COVID-19 couldn't put a kabash on the Flapjack Fiasco Fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which ditched the pancakes for a drive-by donation collection on Sunday. The four corners of…
Hottest Weekend to Date Brings Many Outdoors
DULUTH, Minn.- The weekend's nice weather brought plenty of people outside, and some decided to erect a monument to the hottest weekend to date: a teepee. A family from Iron Mountain, Michigan made the most…
Sterling Silver Studio Holds Sidewalk Parade of Parents and Students
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Along with most other things, springtime dance recitals are being canceled during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Sterling Silver Studio, a Superior dance studio, was supposed to have its 29th annual recital…
Ely Baker Making Cakes for Essential Workers
ELY, Minn. - A baker in Ely has taken her love for community and put it into icing. It started when Susan Laine created a poll online asking which essential business should receive…
Lakes, Local Businesses Busy for Wisconsin Fishing Opener
SOLON SPRINGS, Wis.- The near perfect weather Saturday lured Wisconsin anglers out for the day many have been waiting all year for: the 2020 Fishing Opener. "It's been a long winter and get…
Local Church Hosts Drive-In Movie for Community
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - With movie theaters closed around the area, Hermantown Community Church hosted a drive-in film on Friday night for the community. Families were encouraged to drive up with popcorn from home and…
Duluth Homegrown Festival's Cancellation Impacting Artists and Business Owners
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's Homegrown Music Festival has highlighted musicians and artists for more than twenty years from the comfort of local bars and restaurants. Homegrown is known for packed venues and people enjoying the…
Classic Car Enthusiasts Cruise Through Twin Ports After Car Shows are Canceled
DULUTH, Minn. - Car enthusiasts cruised around the Twin Ports on Saturday to allow people to enjoy classic cars in a socially distanced way. Many car shows are being canceled due to the crowds…
Minnesota Hair Salons to Open on Retail Curbside Basis Starting Monday
DULUTH, Minn. - On Monday, salons in Minnesota can open for retail curbside service and some Northland shops have already begun preparing for the big day. Following on the heels of Wisconsin hair…
Minnesota Surpasses 6,000 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Department of Health reports that nearly 500 people tested positive for COVID-19, putting the state over 6,000 cases. Officials say 21 of the 24 deaths in Saturday’s report occurred in long-term care facilities, including one…
Historical Society Looks to Save Items from Coronavirus Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn.-- People are encouraged to wear masks in public during the pandemic. Now one local organization wants to save those masks for the future. The St. Louis County Historical Society is asking people…
Wisconsin Businesses Prep for Fishing Opener
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- One of the biggest days on the calendar is almost here for Wisconsin. The fishing season will open tomorrow and it couldn't have come at a better time as people try to…
True North AmeriCorps Launches Emergency Response Initiative
DULUTH, Minn. - In light of COVID-19 and the effects it has brought upon the community True North AmeriCorps is launching the Minnesota Americorps Emergency Response Initiative. This initiative is in partnership with the…
Local Flower Shops Busy on Mayday
DULUTH, Minn. - Local flower shops have been busy on this mayday. Engwall Florist and Gifts in Duluth is putting together flower arrangements for the special day. Traditionally for the holiday, small baskets of…
Local Engineer Making 3-D Printed Face Shields from Home
DULUTH, Minn. - During the pandemic, many Northlanders have been doing what they can to help out the community. Tim Salmonson, a local electrical engineer, was working from home like so many others and…
Premiere Theaters Offering Concessions at the Curbside
CLOQUET, Minn. - Premiere Theaters in Cloquet is now offering curbside concession pick-up for people who are craving theater popcorn and candy. The theater, which has been closed during the pandemic, is offering things…
A Medical Equipment Company Helps A Local Food Bank By Giving Out Neck Gaiters
UTH, Minn - Lake Superior Medical Equipment is looking to give back to a good cause while also trying to help protect the community from harm during the coronavirus pandemic. With face masks in short…
Itasca County Health Officials Address Mental Health Concerns Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - As of Friday, there are 11 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Itasca County. While the numbers remain low compared to nearby St. Louis County (73 cases, 11 deaths), officials…
Businesses Launch Online Platforms
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Some local landscaping businesses have launched online marketplaces for their customers during the pandemic. Miller Creek Lawn and Landscape launched its platform today where clients can purchase and shop safely from…
Local Greenhouse Open to the Public
DULUTH, Minn. - Whether it’s herbs, flowers or succulents, Spring at Last offers up plenty of options to make local homes greener on Mayday. "It's nice and I can see the smiles on…
Canada Bans Assault-Style Weapons After Shooting Rampage
TORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an immediate ban Friday on the sale and use of assault-style weapons in Canada, two weeks after a gunman killed 22 people in Nova Scotia. “Canadians need more than thoughts and prayers,”…
FDA Allows Emergency Use of Drug for Coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Friday allowed emergency use of an experimental drug that appears to help some coronavirus patients recover faster. It is the first drug shown to help fight…
