Midday Update 3-19-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, March 19, 2020.
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Essentia Health, St. Luke’s Hospital Hold Press Conference
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health and St. Luke’s Hospital plans to hold a joint press conference at 11:30 a.m. to address their response to COVID-19.
Mnuchin: White House Will Send Checks to Most Americans Within Three Weeks
(AP/Fox 9) - Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Thursday the White House is working to send $1,000 checks to most adult Americans within three weeks to offset the coronavirus pandemic, which has forced life in the U.S. to come…
Morning Update 3-19-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, March 19, 2020.
City of Duluth Holds Press Conference With Community Partners Regarding COVID-19
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is holding a 10:00 a.m. press conference with community leaders to update the public regarding COVID-19. This press conference will be closed to the public due to social distancing. Speakers: Mayor Emily Larson…
Courts Suspend Late Penalties, Collections Referrals and Drivers License Suspensions in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Judicial Branch has temporarily suspended late penalties, collections referrals, and drivers’ license suspensions to help keep Minnesotans out of courthouses. Supreme Court Justice Lorie S. Gildea issued the order Friday in an…
Students Receive Free Breakfast And Lunch During Coronavirus Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn.- With all Minnesota schools being required to close its doors during Coronavirus pandemic, the Duluth Public School district is making sure students are continuing to be fed by giving out free breakfast…
Salons, Spas in Minnesota Ordered to Close Through March 27
DULUTH, Minn. - If you get your hair cut in Minnesota, you won’t be able to anymore – at least until March 27 at 5:00 p.m. Affective Tuesday, March 17 at 5:00 p.m., under…
Culver's Gives Free Meals to Health Care Workers
DULUTH, Minn. - Even during this uncertain time, businesses are helping out the community. Culver's locations in Duluth, Two Harbors, Ashland and Superior are providing value baskets free of charge to health care workers. This…
'A Place for Fido' Offering Pickup, Curbside, Delivery at Fitger's Complex
DULUTH, Minn. - The Fitger's Complex in Duluth is the latest mall to temporarily close amid coronavirus concerns. But a few businesses inside are still operating on a pickup and delivery basis for…
CHUM Food Shelf Offering To-Go Meal Boxes
DULUTH, Minn.- CHUM Food Shelf at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in West Duluth is not letting the Coronavirus stop them from getting food to those in need. The food shelf is offering 20…
Ruby's Pantry Hosting Drive-Thru Service this Month
DULUTH, Minn. - Ruby's Pantry is not stopping its food distribution on Thursday at Duluth's Coppertop Church, but the way it's being handed out is much different. Normally people are welcomed into the church basement…
Superior Family Restaurant Offers Free Meals to Anyone in Need
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Only one day after Wisconsin Bars and Restaurants were abruptly ordered to close, one restaurant in Superior is offering all they can to those in need. Superior Family Restaurant off Tower Avenue…
Wisconsin Child Care Workers Saddened by Call for Limit on Staff, Children
SUPERIOR, Wis.- One of Superior's busier child care centers reacts to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers's decision to scale back staff and amount of children in child care settings. The order dictates that organizations are…
Plumbers Warn of Flushing Alternative Items
DULUTH, Minn.-- The toilet paper shortage has plumbing experts warning homeowners to be careful what alternatives are flushed down the pipe. ASP Plumbing in Duluth tells us crews have been busier since the Coronavirus outbreak.…
How to Keep Your House Clean Amid Coronavirus Concerns
DULUTH, Minn.-- As more and more people are staying home due to Coronavirus. Extra effort is being used to make sure homes are as germ-free as can be. Marianne's Professional Cleaning has seen an…
Customers Pack Local Gun Stores, Stock Up on Ammunition
SUPERIOR, Wis. - People are packing local gun stores to stock up on ammunition amid the coronavirus outbreak. In the last couple weeks, handgun ammunition sales have tripled at Superior Shooters Supply on Winter…
Visit Duluth Launches '30 Days of Giveaways' to Help Support Local Businesses
DULUTH, Minn. - An estimated $4 million has already been lost by the Duluth tourism industry because of canceled sporting events, conferences, and performances. Tourism is the third largest industry in Duluth, so all…
St. Louis County Declares Local State Of Emergency
DULUTH, Minn - As the Coronavirus pandemic continues, the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners has now declared a local state of emergency. This state of emergency builds on state executive orders and…
Flying During the Coronavirus
DULUTH, Minn. - The coronavirus outbreak has slowed down travel all over the world, but that doesn't mean everyone has stopped flying. Flyers we spoke with are traveling on planes with many more open seats,…
Liquor Stores Busy Amidst Coronavirus
DULUTH, Minn. - While bars are closing in the Northland, liquor stores are experiencing an uptick in business to accommodate those who want a drink or two. Lake Aire Bottle Shoppe in Duluth is currently…
St. Luke's Scaling Back Nonessential Appointments, Elective Surgeries, Procedures
DULUTH, Minn. - Starting Thursday, March 19 St. Luke’s will be scaling back on nonessential clinic appointments, elective surgeries, and procedures. The hospital says they will be rescheduling many of these appointments through April 1. St. Luke’s says they will contact…
First Case of Coronavirus Confirmed in Minnesota House of Representatives
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The first case of the COVID-19 coronavirus has been confirmed at the Minnesota House of Representatives, officials say. Right now, it's not clear if the case is among…
UWS Students Will Continue Online Courses Through end of Semester
SUPERIOR, Wis. - University of Wisconsin-Superior students will continue alternative delivery of their courses through the end of the spring semester. The announcement to continue online courses through the end of the semester, including finals, was made Wednesday afternoon in a…
Update: Miller Hill Mall to Temporarily Close
DULUTH, Minn. - Simon Property Group announced Wednesday afternoon that it will be closing all of its malls in the U.S. in an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The measure means that Miller Hill Mall will close…
Wisconsin Governor Orders Child Care Settings to Scale Down
MADISON, Wis. - On Wednesday, Governor Tony Evers announced that child care centers may not operate with more than 50 children present at a time. Additionally, centers may not have more than 10 staff…
Duluth Diocese Suspends Mass to Help Stem the Spread of COVID-19
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Diocese announced on Wednesday that they will be suspending masses through April 20 to help stem the spread of COVID-19. The suspension takes effect Friday, March 20. According to the press release, All gatherings of more…
Stocks Plunge Amid Recession Fears
NEW YORK-Stocks fell 7% on Wall Street and triggered another temporary halt to trading as fears spread that the coronavirus is causing a global recession. The Dow has lost all its gains since President Donald Trump's inauguration. The price of…
Midday Update 3-18-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
Minnesota Unemployment Claims Jump as COVID-19 Cases Rise to 77
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota saw a sharp jump in applications for unemployment insurance after Gov. Tim Walz ordered restaurants, bars, theaters, fitness clubs and other places of public amusement closed to…
