Midday Update 3-13-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, March 13, 2020.
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St. Urho's Celebration Continues Strong in Finland, Minnesota
FINLAND, Minn. - There's been an invasion! It's time to chase the grasshoppers from the community of Finland, Minnesota. The annual St. Urho's Day Celebration is happening Friday, March 13 - Sunday,…
COVID-19 Questions, Concerns Answered by St. Luke's Infectious Disease Doctor
DULUTH, Minn. - Questions, comments, and concerns are filling our social media feeds and television screens this week, so FOX 21 Local News wanted to know what our viewers and Facebook followers are…
LIVE: City Holds Press Conference Responding to Coronavirus Concerns
Speakers: Mayor Emily Larson Shawn Krizaj, Duluth Fire Chief & Director of Emergency Management Amy Westbrook, St. Louis County Public Health Division Director Dr. Jon Pryor, Essentia Health East Market President Dr. Nick Van Deelen, St. Lukes Chief Medical Officer…
Morning Update 3-13-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, March 13, 2020.
St. Paul Teachers, School District Reach Deal Ending Strike
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The St. Paul teachers union and Minnesota's second-largest school district have reached a tentative contract agreement, ending a strike that began Tuesday and canceled classes for some 36,000…
Robbinsdale Schools Cancel Classes Amid COVID-19 Concerns
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - One Minnesota school district has canceled classes Friday over concerns about COVID-19, and the Minnesota House has canceled all meetings until Monday. The Robbinsdale Area School District in suburban Minneapolis said it canceled classes and…
Current Duluth School District Superintendent Offered New Job
SAINT PETER, Minn. - Current Duluth School District Superintendent Bill Gronseth has been extended an offer to become the next superintendent of the Saint Peter School District. Gronseth made the decision to step down as Duluth's superintendent when his contract…
Duluth's Grand St. Patrick's Day Celebration Canceled Amid Coronavirus Concerns
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's Grand St. Patrick's Day Celebration has been canceled over the potential spread of coronavirus. The decision was made Thursday night not to hold the event at Clyde Iron Malting Building on March 17th. Instead of the…
Conventions Cancel At DECC Amid Coronavirus Concerns; Venue Could Shut Down Temporarily
DULUTH, Minn. -- Conventions at the DECC are beginning to cancel because of coronavirus fears. And if business continues to drop out, the DECC could shut down for some time. “It's possible that we…
AFSCME to City of Duluth: 'Respect Public Workers,' Restore 2 Maintenance Positions
DULUTH, Minn. -- The city of Duluth's largest union – AFSCME Council 5 -- is calling on Mayor Emily Larson's administration to reverse its decision to cut two maintenance worker positions. And…
Duluth Police Department Employees Honored at Commendation Ceremony
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department awarded officers and civilians for their exceptional work this year. The annual Commendation Ceremony brought dozens of police officers, department employees, community members, and their families together to…
Duluth Public Schools Stay Prepared for Potential Coronavirus Outbreak
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Public Schools are making sure they're prepared should the coronavirus outbreak reach the Northland. School leaders tell us they're focused on preventative measures now, but they are in constant…
NERCC Suspends Visitation To Prevent Exposure To Coronavirus
DULUTH, Minn. - The health and safety of correctional staff and inmates at the Northeastern Regional Corrections Center are becoming more of a priority as the coronavirus threat moves closer to our region. NERCC has…
CHUM Brings In Portable Handwashing Stations In Response To Coronavirus Threat
DULUTH, Minn. - CHUM in Duluth is taking the first steps to prevent and delay any potential threat of the coronavirus within its facilities. The organization has rented and installed nearly 10 portable handwashing stations…
Local Assisted Living Facilities Take Precautionary Measures Against Coronavirus
DULUTH, Minn. - The CDC says older adults and those with serious health conditions are at a higher risk of becoming sick from this virus. This has many nursing homes and care facilities taking…
Great Lakes Aquarium Celebrates 20th Anniversary by Introducing 20 New Things This Year
DULUTH, Minn. - And the Great Lakes Aquarium is celebrating its 20th anniversary by introducing 20 new things this year. Along with new animals, there will also be new exhibits, new programs and new events.…
Multiple Local Colleges Announce Spring Break Extensions
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System is extending spring break for students as they move to alternative modes of delivery for on-campus classes. The 32 colleges and universities that are currently on spring break will suspend…
Disneyland to Close Amid Coronavirus Concerns
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Disneyland announced that it’s shutting down its California theme parks on Saturday over concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park will be closed through the end of the month though there…
March Madness: Conferences Scrap Tourneys; NCAAs in Doubt
(AP) - The NCAA has canceled its men's and women's basketball tournaments because of the spread of coronavirus. The move puts an abrupt end to the season less than a month before champions were to be crowned. The decision comes…
Walz Proposes Banking Most of Surplus Over COVID-19 Fears
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz has proposed banking $1.2 billion of Minnesota's projected $1.5 billion budget surplus because of the uncertainties over how the new coronavirus will affect…
NHL 'Pausing' Season Amid Coronavirus Concerns
(AP) - The NHL is following the NBA’s lead and suspending its season amid the coronavirus outbreak. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the league is “pausing” its season. The move comes a day after the NBA suspended play following a…
Nine Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Minnesota as of Thursday
(FOX 9) - Minnesota now has nine confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in the state. Four new cases were reported on Thursday. The World Health Organization has now declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a pandemic. Minnesota health officials announced…
NCHC cancels postseason tournament, including Frozen Faceoff
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The National Collegiate Hockey Conference announced Thursday afternoon that they have cancelled their postseason tournament, including next week's Frozen Faceoff in St. Paul. This comes just one day after the league announced that the tournament will…
Midday Update 3-12-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, March 12, 2020.
Evers Declares Health Emergency; Prep Tourneys Restricted
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Tony Evers has declared a public health emergency over the coronavirus. Evers' move Thursday helps free up resources to respond to the virus that has been confirmed in five people so far and is expected…
Benedicting Living Community Limiting Visitors Due to COVID-19 Concerns
DULUTH, Minn. - Benedictine Living Community is limiting visitors into their Duluth campus effective immediately to help protect the health of their residents. According to a recent press release from the organization, while there is still a lot of unknown…
Trump Campaign Cancels Wisconsin Event Next Week
MILWAUKEE (AP) - President Donald Trump's campaign has canceled an event in Wisconsin next week because of the coronavirus. The “Catholics for Trump” event was scheduled on March 19 in Milwaukee. Reelection campaign spokesman Tim Murtaugh tweeted the cancellation was…
Stuffed Animals Are Spending the Night at Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Stuffies are invading the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior Friday, March 13. The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is hosting their 3rd Annual Stuffie Boot…
Meatball Mania Takes Over This Week's Cooking Connection
DULUTH, Minn. - In this weeks Cooking Connection Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot headed over to the brand new pizza place in town, LULU’S PIZZA! With their grand opening just under their belt…
