Morning 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.
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US Capitol Closing to Public Until April Amid Virus Outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress is shutting the Capitol and all House and Senate office buildings to the public until April in reaction to the spread of the coronavirus. The House and Senate sergeants at arms said in a statement that…
Stocks Remain Lower After Trading Resumes; Dow Down 1,800
NEW YORK (AP) - An early plunge of 7% on Wall Street has triggered a trading halt as a sell-off slamming global markets continued. The Dow Jones industrials dropped more than 1,600 points or 7%, the S&P 500 fell a…
UMD Men's Hockey Quarterfinal Series Versus Miami to be Closed to the Public Amid COVID-19 Concerns
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The NCHC has announced that all four quarterfinal series taking place this weekend, including the UMD men's hockey game against Miami (OH) at AMSOIL Arena, will be closed to the public. Only student-athletes, coaches, event and…
Mobile Sauna Take Up A Residency On The Lakewalk
DULUTH, Minn. - A new mobile sauna is taking up a residency on the Lakewalk in Duluth. Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna, which launched in December, is partnering with the Inn on Lake…
Trump Clamps Limits on Travel from Europe to US for 30 Days
WASHINGTON (AP) — Taking dramatic action, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is sharply restricting passenger travel from 26 European nations to the U.S. and moving to ease the economic cost of a viral pandemic that is roiling global financial…
UWS Extends Spring Break, Moves Classes Online for Coronavirus; WITC Weighing Options
SUPERIOR, Wis.- College campuses in Superior are making adjustments and preparations for the Coronavirus. University of Wisconsin Superior is extending its Spring Break and moving all classes online until April, and WITC is…
Harlem Globetrotter Visits Duluth Elementary School
DULUTH, Minn. - A member of the Harlem Globetrotters stopped by Lakewood Elementary in Duluth. Flip White showed off some of his moves for the kids while teaching them about the dangers of bullying in…
Duluth Passes Ordinance Approving Census Workers to Enter Multi-Unit Housing Structures
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth City Council passed an ordinance giving census workers access to multi-unit housing structures, like apartment buildings, as they conduct the upcoming 2020 census. "Meaning that we can now officially…
Twin Ports Interchange Construction Delayed One Year
DULUTH, Minn. - Construction on the Twin Ports Interchange, also known as the 'Can of Worms,' has been delayed a year because of unexpected problems. The I-35 and Highway 53 Interchange Project is…
UMD, CSS Cancel Class Due to Coronavirus Concerns
DULUTH, Minn.-- The growing concern of the virus has talk shows, game shows, and even sporting venues going audience free. Here in the Twin Ports, UMD, CSS and UWS are now doing a…
CSS Joins UMD, UWS By Extending Spring Break, Moving Classes Online Amid Coronavirus Concerns
DULUTH, Minn. - The College of St. Scholastica announced Wednesday it would be joining the University of Minnesota Duluth and the University of Wisconsin-Superior by extending spring break for students and moving classes online when those students return amid concerns…
Bell Bank Signs Lease To Move Into Historic Temple Opera Building
DULUTH, Minn. - One of downtown Duluth's historic buildings now has a new tenant. Fargo-based Bell Bank recently signed a lease agreement to occupy all three floors of the Temple Opera Building to expand…
Free Reusable Bags by Swim Creative
DULUTH, Minn - Duluth's single-use bag ordinance is taking affect on April 1st. In response, marketing and advertising agency swim creative designed what they call the incredible grocery bag. It's an all-cotton bag the company…
Local Tech Businesses Impacted by the Coronavirus
DULUTH, Minn. - The electronics industry is among those now seeing the impact of coronavirus concerns. Colin Mackin of Tech Medics says he's never experienced a shortage of supplies like this because of a virus…
Local Shops Have Dresses Available During Coronavirus
SUPERIOR, Wis. - While nationwide it's a big concern, local prom and bridal dress shops are not necessarily facing the impact of the virus. Local stores such as Angie's Close in Superior are experiencing…
UMD, UWS Extend Spring Break; Classes Moving Online When Students Return
DULUTH, Minn. -- The University of Minnesota Duluth and the University of Wisconsin-Superior have announced they are extending spring break and moving classes online when students return because of the growing concerns involving the COVID-19 strain of the coronavirus. Below…
Duluth School Board Releases Names Of Six Superintendent Candidates
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth School Board has released the names of the six candidates who will be interviewed for the Duluth Public School District superintendent job. The board approved the final six candidates on Tuesday. The semifinalists were selected…
Fourth Case of Coronavirus Confirmed in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota health officials have confirmed the state's fourth case of the coronavirus in a person in Olmsted County. That county's public health department planned a news conference later Wednesday and no additional details were immediately available. The…
University of Superior Extending Spring Break, Suspending Face-To-Face Classes due to Coronavirus
SUPERIOR, Wis. - University of Wisconsin-Superior Chancellor Renee Wachter announced on Wednesday that the UWS campus will begin taking precautions to help slow the potential spread of coronavirus in the region effective next week: We are acting out of an…
WHO Declares That Virus Crisis is Now a Pandemic
ROME (AP) - The World Health Organization is declaring that the global coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic. The assessment comes as Italy is weighing even tighter restrictions on daily life and has announced billions in financial relief to cushion…
University of Wisconsin Madison Suspending Face-To-Face Instruction
MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced on Wednesday that they will be suspending spring semester face-to-face instruction due to coronavirus concerns. According to a message from the Chancellor posted to the University’s website on Wednesday, the suspension will…
Midday Update 3-11-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
Local Startup Company Gives Back To Climbing Community
DULUTH, Minn. - Christian Fraser and Kelly McMohon are both avid outdoorsmen. And in a quiet woodland neighborhood, they began making their passion come to life. "Making leashes on our own time. So…
Annual Ice Breaking Ritual Begins at Duluth-Superior Harbor
DULUTH, Minn. - A U.S. Coast Guard cutter has started ice-breaking activities in the Twin Ports of Duluth and Superior, an annual ritual that signals the approach of spring. The cutter Alder began clearing the channels Tuesday for the upcoming…
Harlem Globetrotter Flip White Visits Duluth Ahead of Upcoming Tour
DULUTH, Minn. - Harlem Globetrotter Flip White slam dunked his way into the FOX 21 Local News Studios Wednesday morning. The Harlem Globetrotters will be playing at Amsoil Arena Sunday, March 29. White…
Morning Update 3-11-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
Weinstein Sentenced to 23 Years for Sexual Assaults
NEW YORK (AP) - Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. It's a sight the Hollywood mogul's multitude of accusers thought they would never see. Weinstein was convicted last month of raping a…
Minnesota Senate GOP Unveils Gun Violence Prevention Bills
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Senate Republicans have moved to try to change the direction of the contentious gun control debate in this election year. They unveiled a slate of bills Tuesday to address the problem of gun violence,…
