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.
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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…
U.S., Wisconsin Supreme Courts Rule Against Evers; Election Day Stands
SUPERIOR, Wis.- After going through three changes in the span of one day, Wisconsin Elections will carry on as normal. Rulings from both the Wisconsin and U.S. Supreme Courts now make Wisconsin the…
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…
The Downtown Clean And Safe Team Sanitizes Some Of The Most Touched Areas
DULUTH, Minn - The Downtown Clean and Safe Team is taking the necessary steps to make sure the Duluth community is kept safe during this pandemic. The Clean and Safe Team is…
Windows Filled With Teddy Bears Brings Positivity To Local Neighborhoods
DULUTH, Minn. - It's been a "beary" sight to see the community getting creative and connecting during this uncertain time as Covid-19 continues. The Duluth Public Library is inviting more residents to spread positivity…
Researchers Needs Help With Collecting Data From Local Streams
DULUTH, Minn - Northland researchers are looking for volunteers to help them collect data to monitor spring water flow in area streams. This is the time when researchers would be out getting their own…
Top Wisconsin Court Blocks Governor’s Move to Delay Election
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Monday ruled that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers could not postpone the state’s presidential primary, striking down his order to move the election to June over…
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…
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Moved to Intensive Care
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened Monday, just a day after he was admitted for what were said to be routine tests…
Live: Gov. Tim Walz Provides Update on the COVID-19 Situation
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Fox 9) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state leaders provide an update on the COVID-19 situation
Gov. Tony Evers Suspends In-Person Voting for Wisconsin Spring Election
UPDATE: MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Monday ruled that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers could not postpone the state’s presidential primary, striking down his order to…
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.
Minnesota Coronavirus Numbers: 986 Confirmed Cases, 30 Deaths
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 30 COVID-19 related deaths and 986 confirmed cases in the state as of Monday morning. The MDH website says 470 patients of the 986 cases no longer need to…
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…
Wisconsin Moves Ahead With Election, Awaits Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin moved forward Monday with plans to hold in-person voting for its presidential primary on Tuesday amid the coronavirus pandemic with help from National Guard members staffing…
Duluth Police: Level 3 Predatory Offender Relocates in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department says a level 3 predatory offender has been released and is residing in the Lincoln Park neighborhood in Duluth. According to police 45-year-old, Michael Laquan Garmon has a history of sexual…
Morning 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.
Stocks Rise Sharply on Signs of Progress in Battling Virus
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks jumped in markets around the world Monday after some of the hardest-hit areas offered sparks of hope that the worst of the coronavirus outbreak may be on the horizon. U.S. stocks climbed more than 4%…
Inmate Collapses, Dies at Moose Lake Prison
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. (AP) — An inmate has collapsed and died while showering at the Moose Lake prison, Minnesota corrections officials said Sunday. Officials responded immediately after the 48-year-old man collapsed around 9:45 a.m. Sunday and found him in full…
Six-Year-Old's Birthday Party Becomes Personal Birthday Parade Thanks to Community
DULUTH, Minn.- As gatherings and parties have to be cancelled to maintain social distance, one Duluth community couldn't let one six-year-old birthday girl go without having some type of celebration. Car honks, sirens, and…
Governor Walz: 'The State of our State is Resilient'
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The coronavirus pandemic has brought Minnesota to a grinding halt. Schools have closed, events have been cancelled, and many businesses have shut down as leaders have worked to slow the spread of the disease…
Phase 3 of Superior Street Reconstruction Starts Monday; Section of Phase 2 Delayed Longer
DULUTH, Minn. - The final phase of the Superior Street reconstruction project begins on Monday, April 6, and it includes the busy intersection of Lake Avenue to 3rd Avenue West. Signs will be posted…
