Morning Update 4-23-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, April 23, 2020.
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12 Residents Die of COVID-19 at 1 Minnesota Senior Campus
NEW HOPE, Minn. (AP) — One of Minnesota’s deadliest outbreaks of the coronavirus in a single setting is at a senior care campus in New Hope where 12 residents have died of complications of the virus. Records reviewed by the Star…
Nearly 50 Full-Time City of Duluth Employees Laid Off
DULUTH, Minn. -- The city of Duluth is laying off nearly 50 more employees on top of dozens of temporary and seasonal positions because of a massive projected budget shortfall. A spokesperson for Mayor Emily Larson said Wednesday that 49…
Duluth School District Seeking Cloth Face Coverings
DULUTH, Minn. -Â Â The Duluth School District has received more than 300 donated masks so far, 100 more are needed. The masks will be used for people working in emergency childcare and for district…
Eleven-Year-Old Donates Masks and Money to Community Members
CLOQUET, Minn. - With students out of school right now, for some it can be difficult to pass the time. "She's always been into crafts. But she's never really sewed so we were trying…
Duluth Pack Gives Back in a Green Way
DULUTH, Minn. - April 22nd is Earth Day, and today, some businesses are offering promotions to give back in a green way. Duluth Pack in Canal Park, which makes canvas and leather bags and…
Pike Lake Elementary School Teachers Create A "We Miss You" Video For Students
DULUTH, Minn - Nothing says I miss you like a video filled with heartfelt messages, right? Well, teachers and staff at Pike Lake Elementary did just that to share with their students while being…
Local Cosmetic Store Serves Customers During Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - Mix Cosmetiques in Duluth is a locally-owned makeup shop that sells custom and organic homemade makeup products. Owner Lanae Rhoads attributes it to peoples' desire to still look their best, even if…
Ashland Kindergartners Drive-Up to Greet Teachers
ASHLAND, Wis. - Kindergartners around the Northland are not in school right now because of the coronavirus shutdown, but that didn't stop Ashland teachers from celebrating National Kindergarten Day with students and parents driving…
Hartley Nature Center Encourages People to Enjoy Nature on Earth Day
DULUTH, Minn.-- Today people around the world are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The Hartley Center in Duluth says they are trying to find ways to keep the community together during the…
Minnesota Increases Coronavirus Testing Capacity
ST. PAUL, Minn.-- Today was Minnesota’s deadliest day yet from Coronavirus with 19 deaths and 154 new infections. This afternoon Minnesota Governor Tim Walz held a news conference with health experts from around Minnesota…
Duluth Offers Emergency Grant Funding To Support Small Businesses During The Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - Small businesses in Duluth affected by the Coronavirus pandemic have one more day to apply for a special grant program. The Duluth 1200 Fund is handing out thousands of dollars in fast…
UW-Superior "Strongly" Considering Furloughing All Employees
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Superior is one of many higher education institutions suffering from the impacts of Covid-19. Due to substantial revenue loss, the university is "strongly" considering furloughing all faculty and…
CSAs Create Much-Needed Stability for Farms
WRENSHALL, Minn. - Several Northland farms are partnering with communities during this uncertain time to help support their businesses. CSA stands for community supported agriculture. Food Farm in Wrenshall has been participating in the…
19 Positive COVID-19 Cases Tied to Wisconsin Election, 4,800 Cases in the State
MADISON, Wis. - Nineteen people in Wisconsin have tested positive for the coronavirus after having voted in-person in the April 7 election or after having worked at the polls, the state Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday. Also,…
2 Cats in NY Become First US Pets to Test Positive for Virus
NEW YORK (AP) -Â Two pet cats in New York state have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first confirmed cases in companion animals in the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the federal Centers for Disease Control…
Gov. Walz, Mayo, U of M Announce COVID-19 Testing Breakthrough in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Governor Tim Walz along with the Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota announced on Wednesday a breakthrough for widespread testing of COVID-19 in the state.…
LIVE: Gov. Walz Makes Announcement on COVID-19 Testing
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz is preparing to make a major announcement about coronavirus testing in Minnesota. The governor will be joined at a 2 p.m. news conference by leaders from the Mayo Clinic, the University of Minnesota, and…
COVID-19 Kills 19 More Minnesotans in Biggest 1-day Jump Yet
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — COVID-19 has killed 19 more Minnesotans, marking the largest one-day death toll since the pandemic reached the state, the Minnesota Department of Health reported Wednesday. The 19 new deaths raised the state’s total to 179. The department…
Midday Update 4-22-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Duluth School Board Approves Contract for New Superintendent
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Public Schools officially have a new superintendent. A three-year contract was unanimously approved Tuesday evening by the Duluth School Board. John Magas will take over as superintendent starting July…
COVID-19 Pandemic Could Have Big Impacts on the 2020 Presidential Election
DULUTH, Minn. - Amid growing concern, many questions are surrounding how the COVID-19 pandemic could impact the 2020 Presidential election. Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden and President Trump are having to use different platforms on the…
Morning Update 4-22-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 22, 2020
UW-Superior: Likely to Begin Intermittent Furloughs July 1
SUPERIOR, Wis. - University of Wisconsin Superior officials say they will likely begin intermittent furloughs for all staff and faculty starting July 1 due to revenue loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement was made Tuesday during the…
Duluth City Council President, Tourist Attractions Prepare for Tough Times After Budget Shortfall
DULUTH, Minn.- After Mayor Emily Larson's announcement of the City's tremendous 2020 budget shortfall due to COVID-19, tourist attractions navigate uncertain times through the most important dollar-making months Duluth sees all year. While Governor…
Superior Street Reconstruction Project Update
DULUTH, Minn. - It's been more than two weeks since phase three of the Superior Street Reconstruction Project began in downtown Duluth. So far, city officials tell us the project is right on schedule. Phase…
Great Outdoors: Marinas Set to Re-Open
KNIFE RIVER, Minn. - As of Friday the 17th, Governor Tim Walz expanded Minnesota's essential services allowing some outdoor recreational activities to fall under that category. "The first thing we did was get careful…
WRA Claims Half of Wisconsin Restaurants Could Close By End of May Due to Shutdown
WISCONSIN -- The Wisconsin Restaurant Association president and CEO said that she believes up to half of all Wisconsin restaurants in the state could close as the state's "Safer At Home" order continues until May…
City of Superior Plants Trees Along Osaugie Trail
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- After almost a year of preparation, a stretch of trail in Superior is getting a new look. The city of Superior has begun planting trees and shrubs along a 4,000 foot section…
Local Boy Scouts Donate Popcorn to Chum
DULUTH, Minn.-- Millions of Americans across the country are going to their local food banks as paychecks are disappearing. Here in Duluth, one local organization is doing what they can to help out. Local Boy…
