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Midday Update 4-3-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, April 3, 2020.

Minnesota: 4 More Deaths, 47 New Cases Friday

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Health reports there are 47 new cases of COVID-19 Friday morning bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 789. The total number of deaths in the state is now at 22,…

Update: Body Found in Ashland Ravine Identified

Update: ASHLAND, Wis. - Authorities in Ashland say the body of a man discovered in a ravine near Industrial Park Road on Thursday morning has been identified. The Ashland Police Department says the individual has been identified as 43-year-old Bradley…

Morning Update 4-3-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, April 3, 2020.

Hartel's Disposal Helping Out Employees During Pandemic

PROCTOR, Minn. - Most local companies are dealing with the fallout of COVID-19 and though trash services are considered essential businesses, they are doing their best to keep their drivers safe. Each day, Proctor-based Hartel's…

Charter Fishing Businesses Anxious for Season

DULUTH, Minn.-- The Coronavirus outbreak isn't stopping the charter fishing business in Canal Park from getting ready for another season out on Lake Superior. Alex Cusseo owns Angler Management, a charter fishing service for…

Bent Paddle Unveils New Brew

DULUTH, Minn.-- In March, breweries around the Twin Ports held an event to celebrate International Women's Day. It ended with a new brew and today they showed it off to the world. It’s named…

Superior Dog Park Closes Amid Coronavirus Concerns

  SUPERIOR, Wis.-- One of the brighter sides of being at home is getting to go outside with your pets but since last weekend dog owners in superior have lost one of those places to take their pooch. Governor Evers'…

Coronavirus Impacts RV Businesses

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - It isn't all bad news for RV sales. There have been some cases where medical personnel and others are purchasing RVs in efforts to self-isolate. Not only do RVs provide a sense…

Businesses Take Steps to Combat Coronavirus

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Other local businesses are taking extra precautions against the coronavirus. Paul Davis Restoration in Superior, which helps with fire, water and mold damage for residential and commercial buildings, say if any cases…

Butcher Shops Experience Surge in Business

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Local butchers like Superior Meats are also experiencing a surge in sales due to the coronavirus. Areas of the register are marked off so people don't get too close. According to management,…

Ashland Police Investigating Body Found in Ravine

ASHLAND, Wis. - Authorities in Ashland are investigating the discovery of a body near Industrial Park. According to the Ashland Police Department, the department received a call from a person around 8:19 a.m. on Thursday who said they may have…

Judge Won’t Delay Wisconsin Election but Extends Voting

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday declined to postpone Wisconsin’s presidential primary over the health threat from the new coronavirus, but he ordered that people be given an extra six days beyond Tuesday’s election for absentee voting.…

The DTA Announces More Service Changes

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Transit Authority announced on Thursday that more changes are coming to service routes starting next week. Beginning April 5, weekday services will be moving to the same “limited” schedule currently offered on Saturdays which still…

Memo: Some in US may not get Stimulus Checks until August

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government expects to begin making payments to millions of Americans under the new stimulus law in mid-April, but some people without direct deposit information may not get checks until mid-August or later, according to a…

Gordy’s Hi-Hat Moves Opening Day to April 8

We can't wait any longer... Opening on Wednesday, April 8th! We strongly encourage placing call-in orders and using our... Posted by Gordy's Hi-Hat on Thursday, April 2, 2020   CLOQUET, Minn. - Gordy’s Hi-Hat will be opening for its 60th season…

Democrats Delay Nominating Convention Amid Virus Concerns

(AP) - Democrats announced Thursday that they were postponing their presidential nominating convention until August, an unprecedented move that shows how the coronavirus is reshaping the battle for the White House. The party had hoped that a mid-July convention would give them…

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