Morning Update 3-24-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
Latest Headlines
Tokyo Olympics Officially Postponed Until 2021
TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics were postponed until 2021 on Tuesday, ending weeks of speculation that the games could not go ahead as scheduled because of the coronavirus pandemic. The International Olympic Committee made the decision after speaking with…
New COVID-19 Cases in St. Louis, Douglas Counties
The cases of Coronavirus continue to climb in the Northland. A second case has been discovered in St. Louis County, along with three others in Douglas County, bringing the total there to four--with one…
As Coronavirus Impacts Grocery Stores, Duluth City Councilors Postpone Plastic Bag Fee
DULUTH, Minn. - Councilors took action Monday to help ease extra anxiety on grocery store workers during the COVID-19 outbreak by postponing the implementation of the 5-cent plastic bag fee. Councilors voted unanimously to wait until January of 2021 to…
Bakeries Busy Amidst Coronavirus
DULUTH, Minn. - Some businesses are still seeing a steady stream of customers during this time... While restaurants that bakeries serviced previously may not be ordering from them anymore, bakeries like Positively 3rd Street…
U-Haul Rental Services Busy as College Students Head Home
DULUTH, Minn.- With colleges and universities across the Northland moving all classes online for the rest of the year and asking students to leave dorms, many are heading to their nearest U-Hauls to pack…
Knowing Your Neighbors: GeaCom
DULUTH, Minn. - One Duluth-based company has found a way to help with the screening process of the COVID-19 outbreak in the hopes of flattening the curve. "Can you imagine having 100 new patients…
Texas Roadhouse Offering Curbside Food Service
DULUTH, Minn. - Many restaurants around the Northland are doing what they can to stay open and keep their employees working, at least on a limited basis. Texas Roadhouse in Duluth is one…
Lines Forming Down the Sidewalk for Free Vikre Distillery Sanitizer
DULUTH, Minn. - People are lining up in a socially distanced way for Vikre Distillery's free sanitizer. Employees have been giving away their sprayable sanitize for a week now and it has been quite…
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland Offering Dinner to Kids
DULUTH, Minn. - The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland is doing what it can for kids in the community who are hungry. Starting Monday evening and…
Gov. Walz Issues Executive Order to Create Small Business Emergency Loan Program
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a series of executive orders Monday to help curb COVID-19’s spread through the state and mitigate its effects on the economy. One of those orders authorized the Minnesota Department of Employment…
President Trump Says He Intends to Reopen Country in Weeks, Not Months
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he wants to reopen the country for business in weeks, not months, and he claimed, without evidence, that continued closures could result in more deaths than the coronavirus pandemic. “We can’t…
Coronavirus Cases Rise in the Northland
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The cases of coronavirus continue to climb in the Northland. At this hour, we are learning three more people have been reported positive in Douglas County for a total of four…
YMCA Provides Childcare for Tier 2 Emergency Workers
DULUTH, Minn. - Two world wars, the Great Depression and the Spanish Flu: the Duluth area YMCA has been serving the community since 1870. "We owe a debt of gratitude to front-line healthcare workers and…
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is Imposing A "Safer At Home" Order Beginning Tuesday
SUPERIOR, Wis - Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is taking the next steps to help slow down the spread of the coronavirus across the state. He is imposing a "Safer at Home" order, beginning…
The Global Pandemic is Causing Growing Concerns For The Safety Of Domestic Violence Victims
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Coronavirus is causing families to spend more time at home and now many domestic violence agencies in the nation are concerned about what this could mean for victims of abuse.…
St. Louis County Board Approves Transfer of Emergency Administration Funds
DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis County Board approved multiple measures on Monday to help combat the spread of coronavirus. This includes a resolution that will transfer $1 million from the…
Wisconsin: 416 Confirmed COVD-19 Cases, 5 Deaths
MADISON, Wis. (FOX 9) - There are now five deaths in Wisconsin linked to the novel coronavirus, according to an update Monday from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The state now has 416 confirmed cases of COVID-19, which is an increase…
List of Places Offering Food Donations Amid Pandemic - Week of March 23rd
If you or someone you know is in need of food during these uncertain times, many non-profits and businesses are helping to fill the need. Check with each organization for current availability of items or meals. If you are with…
MN Department of Health Confirms Second Case of COVID-19 in St. Louis County
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed a second presumptive case of COVID-19 in St. Louis County. The individual is a woman in her early 60’s and is currently recovering at home. According to the Minnesota…
Sen. Rand Paul Kept Working for Six Days after Virus Test
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul was tested a week ago for the novel coronavirus, but continued working at the Capitol because he “felt that it was highly unlikely” he was sick since…
Minnesota Court of Appeals Sends PolyMet Permit Back to MPCA
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Court of Appeals sent an air-emissions permit for the PolyMet copper-nickel mine back to state regulators for further review on Monday, giving another victory to environmental groups who oppose the project. The appeals…
Douglas County Confirms Three More Cases of COVID-19
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis - Public health officials in Douglas County have confirmed three more cases of COVID-19, all associated with the first person confirmed to have the virus last week. Douglas County Public Health says the individuals are all self-isolating…
Midday Update 3-23-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a look at local news and weather making headlines Monday, March 23, 2020.
Minnesota Sees Largest Spike in Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 235 Statewide
(FOX 9) - As of Monday morning, Minnesota now has 235 confirmed cases of COVID-19. This is up from 169 cases reported on Sunday making it the largest single-day spike in Minnesota to date. At this time only one death…
Gov. Walz to Self-Quarantine After Learning Bodyguard has Coronavirus
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will self-quarantine and work from home for 14 days after a member of his security detail tested positive for the coronavirus on Sunday. “Though I’m feeling healthy and not showing…
Klobuchar’s Husband Tests Positive for Virus
WASHINGTON — Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar says husband John Bessler has tested positive for the coronavirus. The former presidential candidate said Bessler began feeling sick when she was in Minnesota and he was in Washington. She said he immediately quarantined…
Morning Update 3-23-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a look at local news and weather making headlines Monday, March 23, 2020.
DTA Announces Rear-Door Only Boarding
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Transit Authority announced on Sunday that they will be implementing a rear-door only boarding policy. The new policy will be in effect until further notice. “The DTA has made sever significant changes to our system…
Evers Orders Non-Essential Wisconsin Businesses Closed
MADISON, Wis.-Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is ordering the closure of all non-essential businesses starting Tuesday, and urging people to stay at home to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus that has…
