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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.

Protesters Urge Gov. Evers To Lift Stay-At-Home Order

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Protesters gathered at the Wisconsin Capitol on Sunday to urge Gov. Tony Evers to lift his extended stay home order. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports about six dozen protesters rallied to call on Evers to change…

Gunman Kills 16 in Rampage, Deadliest in Canadian History

TORONTO (AP) - Canadian police say 16 people are dead plus the suspect after a shooting rampage across the province of Nova Scotia. It was the deadliest shooting in Canadian history. The suspect was identified as Gabriel Wortman, and authorities…

Local Dancer Gives Others Virtual Platform to Shine

DULUTH, Minn.- As more people stay at home across the world due to the Coronavirus, artists like dancers become stifled at home. Professional dancer Jesse Paul Smith noticed this, and started the Worldwide…

Gov. Walz Calls on Minnesotans to Donate Homemade Masks

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz is calling on Minnesota residents to make homemade masks for those most at risk of the coronavirus. Walz said Saturday that people should drop off the masks at their local fire departments next Saturday…

Outdoor Activities in Minnesota Set to Open Back Up

DULUTH, Minn.-- A select group of businesses across Minnesota can now re-open and they are all eager to start back up again. "We couldn't be more excited," said Darrin Bell, General Manager of the Northland…

Flower Deliveries Are Up Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

DULUTH, Minn. - Flower deliveries are up for local florist shops in the Northland. Engwall Florist and Gifts in Hermantown is doing way more deliveries than usual during this pandemic. Lilies and tulips are…

Minnesota DNR Issues Burning Restrictions

CLOQUET, Minn. - With the temperatures warming up, there is an elevated risk of fire danger. Typically in the spring, the DNR sees a warming and drying trend. This year, they are encouraging social…

Stimulus Checks Used to Feed the Needy

DULUTH, Minn. - The Salvation Army received a sweet donation from a couple of employees. The workers got their stimulus checks and decided to give a portion of that to help feed those who…

Local Businesses Impacted by Alcohol To-Go Bill

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - Good news for some Minnesota restaurants: The Minnesota Senate and the House have passed a bill authorizing restaurants to sell wine and beer with takeout orders. Final approval…

Juvenile Charged With Homicide in Fatal Ashland County Crash

ASHLAND COUNTY, Wis. - The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office says a 16-year-old male has been charged with first-degree reckless homicide in connection to a fatal crash in Ashland County Wednesday night. The Sheriff’s Department says the juvenile and the victim,…

Latest Wisconsin COVID-19 Numbers

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting 4,045 positive cases of COVID-19 as of Friday afternoon. According to the Wisconsin DHS website coronavirus deaths in the state have reached 205. State health officials say there have…

President Trump Tweets: "LIBERATE MINNESOTA!"

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump has tweeted his support for a protest by conservatives Friday outside Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s official residence in St Paul. The protest is being organized under the theme “Liberate Minnesota” by grassroots Trump supporters…

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