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Live: Gov. Walz Extends Stay Home Order Until May 4

ST. PAUL, Minn. -To continue Minnesota’s success in slowing the spread of COVID-19 across the state, Governor Tim Walz today extended the Stay Home Order until May 4. “What we are doing is working, Minnesota,” said Governor Walz. “We are taking this…

Midday Update 4-8-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 8, 2020.

Sanders Drops 2020 Bid, Leaving Biden as Likely Nominee

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders, who saw his once-strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the party’s establishment lined swiftly up behind rival Joe Biden, ended his presidential bid on Wednesday, an acknowledgment that the former vice president…

Morning Update 4-8-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 8, 2020.

Worst-Case U of M Forecast Calls for $315M Loss From Virus

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — University of Minnesota administrators are bracing for a loss of as much as $315 million in expected revenue from a $3.8 billion budget because of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to the most severe forecast presented Tuesday to…

WI Voters Still Show Up To The Polls

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Wisconsin voters are taking their civic duty seriously even as Covid-19 poses a threat to public health This week, to protect the health of residents Governor Tony Evers attempted to have the…

Local Addiction Help During Quarantine

DULUTH, Minn. - During this time of quarantine, people with addiction issues may have a harder time dealing with self-isolation. According to the co-founder of Recovery Alliance Duluth, technology has been a good resource with…

Sand, Salt Collection Sites Now Open In Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Spring clean-up has begun in Duluth with sand and salt collection sites now open. The goal is to collect as much sand and salt as possible from sidewalks, curbs and gutters…

Rise in Hate Crimes Throughout Minnesota

DULUTH, Minn. - As the coronavirus continues to spread across the region, the Minnesota Attorney General's office says they are seeing a rise in hate crimes. Where it's nasty comments online or someone posting…

President Trump Approves Minnesota Disaster Declaration

(FOX 9) - President Donald Trump has approved a disaster declaration in Minnesota due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This declaration allows for federal funding to aid the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain nonprofits in areas impacted by coronavirus.  Earlier…

Trump Removes Watchdog Tapped for $2T Virus Rescue Oversight

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has removed the inspector general tapped to chair a special oversight board for the $2.2 trillion economic relief package on the coronavirus, the latest in a series of steps Trump has taken to confront government…

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,…

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