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Republicans Sue to Stop Extension of Wisconsin Stay-at-Home Order

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Legislature asked the Conservative-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday to block an order from Gov. Tony Evers’ administration extending a stay-at-home order until May 26. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate…

U of Minn. to Freeze Tuition Next School Year

(AP) - The University of Minnesota will freeze tuition for most students next school year in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The tuition freeze applies to all students on the university’s five campuses except for those enrolled in three professional…

Midday Update 4-21-20

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

Blandin Paper Mill in Grand Rapids Announces Temporary Shutdown

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) — UPM Blandin paper mill in Grand Rapids is temporarily shutting down because of the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. UPM Blandin cites market forces for shutting down its Grand Rapids mill. “The global response…

Morning Update 4-21-20

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

Hometown Heroes: 4/20/20

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…

Hibbing Taconite To Lay Off 650 Employees

Hibbing Taconite will be idling its plant in the beginning of May and laying off 650 of its 750 employees.  This comes after Northshore Mining announced hundreds of layoffs in Babbitt and Silver Bay, and Keetac Mine announced hundreds of…

Knowing Your Neighbors: Lakes 10 Cinema

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - While movie theaters are currently shut down, Marcus Lakes 10 Cinema has decided to start selling large bags of their popcorn for curbside pickup. "Beforehand, company-wide, we had a program, when we…

Businesses Work to Give Meals for Workers

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- As the fight against Coronavirus goes on, people are showing their appreciation for the healthcare and other essential workers. Leading some businesses to come together to try and say thank you. Two…

Veterinarians Help During Time of Crisis

DULUTH, Minn. - A local veterinary clinic in Duluth is still open as it is considered an essential business, but it is also taking extra precautions. Leadership from Dougherty Veterinary Clinic on East 14th Street…

DNR Increasing Burning Restrictions

DULUTH, Minn.-- The Minnesota DNR is adding restrictions to burning permits and asking people to lower the number of recreational fires. The combination of melting snow, low humidity, and lots of wind that comes with…

Physical Therapists Change the Way They Do Business

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Local physical therapy clinics are seeing a dramatic decrease in customers in recent weeks as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Superior's Center for Muscle and Joint Therapy is one business that's having…

Hotels Step Up to Help Healthcare Workers

DULUTH, Minn. - One local hotel is stepping up to help healthcare workers. The AmericInn by the Miller Hill Mall is having a special rate for them during the pandemic. Right now, people staying at…

FOX 21 Hometown Heroes: 4/19/20

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…

JBS Shuts Down Minnesota Pork Plant Hit by COVID-19 Outbreak

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — JBS USA said it is temporarily shutting down its big pork processing plant in southwestern Minnesota because of an outbreak of COVID-19 among workers, the latest closure of a major U.S. food processing plant due to the pandemic. Meat…

Gov. Evers Announces Increasing COVID-19 Testing Capacity

MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday morning that the state has ramped up COVID-19 testing throughout the state. According to a press release from the governor’s office, in the last month, the state has gone from eight…

Midday Update 4-20-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, April 20, 2020.

Minnesota Latest COVID-19 Numbers, April 20

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Health released updated COVID-19 numbers Monday morning reporting 2,470 confirmed cases in the state. That is 114 new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday. Minnesota is also reporting 143 total deaths in the…

Morning Update 4-20-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, April 20, 2020.

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