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Wisconsin Supreme Court Considers Mask Mandate Challenge

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering whether Gov. Tony Evers exceeded his authority by issuing a statewide mask mandate after his original public health emergency related to the pandemic had expired, a move that opponents said…

Midday Update 11-16-20

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Nov. 16, 2020.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, November 16

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 7,444 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Monday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 231,018 in the state. Health officials also reported 12 news deaths bringing the death total to…

Michigan Halts Classes, Indoor Dining as Coronavirus Surges

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration is ordering high schools and colleges to stop in-person classes, closing restaurants to indoor dining, and stopping organized sports — including the football playoffs — in a bid to curb Michigan’s spiking…

Morning Update 11-16-20

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Nov. 16, 2020.

2nd Virus Vaccine Shows Overwhelming Success in U.S. Tests

(AP) - There’s more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus. Monday’s announcement comes a week after Pfizer revealed its own vaccine to be similarly effective. The announcements come…

Deals in Light of Neighborhood Toy Store Day

DULUTH, Minn. - Yesterday was Neighborhood Toy Store Day according to the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association, and a local toy store in Duluth is extending the celebration. Legacy Toys in Miller Hill…

Bentleyville Gift Shop Opens to the Public

DULUTH, Minn. - The Bentleyville Gift Shop is open again to the public this year in a different way. For the first time, the location changed to Grandma's Sports Garden in Canal Park…

Duluth Boy Scouts Sell Wreaths for Troop

DULUTH, Minn. - Even with the cold weather, one group of Boy Scouts came out to sell wreaths for the troop. The funds raised from the wreath sales go toward camping equipment like…

Duluth Salvation Army In Need of Bell Ringers

DULUTH, Minn. - 'Tis the season for Salvation Army Red Kettle bell ringers who started their work this weekend, and the Duluth Salvation Army is urging people to volunteer as its base is…

Death Investigation Underway Involving Douglas Co. Inmate

SUPERIOR, Wis. - A death investigation is underway involving an inmate at the Douglas County Jail. The Sheriff's Office said the inmate was brought to the hospital early Saturday morning with “an unknown medical condition.” The inmate, whose name was…

Republican Majority Leader Gazelka Tests Positive For Virus

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - State Republican Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. The East Gull Lake lawmaker said in a statement released Sunday that he has been in quarantine since experiencing symptoms…

Wisconsin Surpasses 300,000 Total COVID-19 Cases

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - It took Wisconsin seven months to log 100,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, and it took only 36 more days to double that number. On Friday - a mere 18 days later - the state blew past…

Minnesota Hits New Record of Daily COVID-19 Cases

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota health officials have reported 35 new deaths and a record 8,703 new coronavirus cases. The Star Tribune reports the state’s one-day case count came on a record volume of about 52,311 newly completed tests. Since the…

St. Louis County Authorities Searching for Missing NERCC Escapee

SAGINAW, Minn.- Authorities with St. Louis County Sherriff's Office are on the hunt for an escapee from the Northeast Regional Corrections Center (NERCC) Friday. According to the Sherriff's Office, on November 13, 2020 at approximately 4:00 p.m., the St Louis…

Local Art Studio Spreading Holiday Cheer

DULUTH, Minn. - A local art studio is helping to spread a little holiday cheer. Bailey Builds in Duluth is kicking off its 12 days of Christmas festivities. Community members can enjoy six…

Dial-a-Story Reads Books to Kids Over the Phone

DULUTH, Minn.-- With many kids now learning virtually, the Duluth Public Library has dialed-up a solution to help kids learn away from a screen. The library's Dial-a-Story program allows kids and families to call in…

Duluth Schools Will Move to Full Virtual Learning

DULUTH, Minn.-- As cases continue to rise, Duluth students of all ages are preparing to go fully online for school. Duluth ISD 709 announced earlier this week elementary students will be the last age group…

CSS Students Help Save Lives By Donating Blood

DULUTH, Minn. - Students at the College of St. Scholastica are stepping up to give blood in an effort to help save lives especially during a pandemic. It's said giving blood can be the…

Minnesota Schools Struggle With Staffing as Virus Surges

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota school districts are experiencing staffing shortages statewide amid a continued surge in virus cases in recent weeks. Some superintendents say more educators and school staff are being infected or exposed to the virus and having to…

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