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Minnesota House Passes New Protection for Front-Line Workers

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s coronavirus infection count surpassed 1,000 Tuesday, as lawmakers moved closer to passing legislation to ensure first responders and health care workers on the front lines of the battle against COVID-19 qualify for workers compensation, even if…

Wisconsin Voting Underway Despite Virus

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Elections Commission reported Tuesday morning that it had received no reports of polling places being unable to open as planned. There had already been plans…

Midday Update 4-7-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

Minnesota hits 1,069 COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 34 deaths

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota has now surpassed 1,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in the state. The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,069 COVID-19 cases as of Tuesday morning, up 83 cases from the day before. According to the MDH website,…

Morning Update 4-7-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

Wisconsin Voting Underway Despite Virus

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin is asking hundreds of thousands of voters to ignore a stay-at-home order in the midst of a pandemic to participate in Tuesday’s presidential primary election, becoming a test case for dozens of states struggling to balance public…

Superior Mayor’s Longtime Chief of Staff to Retire

SUPERIOR, The Mayor of Superior's right-hand-woman, Rani Gill, is retiring after 30 years serving the city as the mayor's Chief of Staff. Gill has served six different Superior mayors, and was actually the first official…

Nemadji Golf Course Prepares for Spring Season

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The first full week of April usually means the Masters Tournament and the start of golf season. But just like the tournament, the start of golf season in the Northland is postponed.…

Visit Duluth Launches Virtual Summer Tour

DULUTH, Minn. - With summer just a few months away, many people are having to cancel their normal trips to Duluth, which will impact the tourism industry. But now, people can virtually visit Duluth…

148th Fighter Wing Makes Masks

DULUTH, Minn.-- Members of the 148th Fighter Wing have a new type of mission right now, making home-made masks to keep service men and women safe during the outbreak. This comes as the CDC recommends…

Superior Street Reconstruction Begins

DULUTH, Minn. - It all started back in 2018 for a project that includes a new street, underground utilities, sidewalks, and lighting. Now the project is nearing the finish line. The final phase…

Groceries Given to Students in Need

DULUTH, Minn. - Lincoln Park Boys and Girls Club is partnering with Ecolibrium 3, a local non-profit in Duluth, to supply groceries for students who need them. The groceries are provided for kids 18…

YMCA Offers Free Meals to Kids

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth YMCA is working with other local businesses and organizations to provide Grab & Go meals for kids along with personal hygiene items. Children ages 18 and under qualify for the…

Walz Expects to Extend Stay-at-Home Through End of April

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota has one of the lowest COVID-19 infection rates in the country but the state must not get complacent, Gov. Walz said Monday, as he prepared to extend a stay-at-home order that he imposed nearly two weeks…

U of Minnesota Summer Classes to be Online Only

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - The University of Minnesota has announced that summer classes will be online only because of concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. University President Joan Gabel made the announcement in a system-wide email Monday. “While we manage through the immediate concerns…

Midday Update 4-6-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, April 6, 2020.

UW-Superior Moves All Summer Courses Online

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin Superior announced on Monday that it has decided to offer all its summer 2020 courses in an online format. “In analyzing this decision, the dean’s office examined the summer 2020 course offerings,” said…

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