Morning Update 7-20-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, July 20, 2020. Have a great day!
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Weekend Tornadoes Rip Up Trees, Damage Boats, Outbuildings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The National Weather Service says five tornadoes toppled trees and tore up lake docks in Minnesota and Wisconsin during the weekend. In Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, the weather service says a tornado touched down a few miles southwest…
Live Music, Food Enjoyed While Social Distanced at Earth Rider Brewery
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Some people spent the warm Sunday outside listening to live music -- socially distanced of course -- at Earth Rider Brewery. At the outdoor space at Earth Rider's Cedar Lounge, customers enjoyed…
Some Cloquet Business Owners Ready for Mask Mandate Ahead of Council Vote Tuesday
CLOQUET, Minn.- Coming up Tuesday two Northland cities, Cloquet and Superior, will vote on a mask mandate for indoor public places. In Cloquet, some business owners say it's a good idea if it means…
Debut of Movies in the Parking Lot Attract Hundreds
DULUTH, Minn. - After COVID-19 forced many Duluth activities to cancel or change the way they do things, "movies in the park" is adapting as well. Organizers with the Greater Downtown…
Clean Up Begins After Weekend of Severe Storms
The National Weather Service out of Duluth is surveying damage in the Blueberry and Ashland areas in Northwest Wisconsin to determine if two tornadoes formed during storms that rolled through Friday night and into…
5 Rescued After Boat Capsizes South of Ely
MORSE TOWNSHIP, Minn. - Gusty winds are to blame after a boat capsized on a lake just south of Ely Sunday, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. The water emergency happened around 2:30 p.m. Sunday on White Iron…
Suspect On The Run After Robbing Aurora Gas Station At Gunpoint
AURORA, Minn. - The East Range Police Department is searching for an armed gunman after a robbery at the Lucky Seven gas station in Aurora, Minnesota. The crime happened around 10 p.m. Saturday. Nobody was injured. Police are hoping somebody…
After Storms, Red Cliff Band Declares State Of Emergency On Reservation
BAYFIELD CO., Wis. -- The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has declared a state of emergency for its reservation after severe storms moved through the area over the weekend, according to a press release from the tribe. Richard…
Pandemic Doesn't Erase 'Chalk.a.Lot' Festival in Two Harbors
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- Artist hard at work could be spotted throughout Two Harbors Saturday, and their canvas -- the sidewalks. The 9th Annual "Chalk.a.Lot" Festival carried on. "Everybody's so excited to be here…
Significant Storm Damage Impacts Several Branches of Same Family in Ashland
DULUTH, Minn. - Storms ripped through the Northland late Friday night into early Saturday morning. An area around Blueberry, Wisconsin saw some tree damage. No injuries there, but plenty of cleanup for the…
Owner of Twin Ports Bars, Restaurants Weighs in On Proposed Superior Mask Mandate
SUPERIOR, Wis.- In just three days the Superior City Council will vote on whether to implement an indoor public mask mandate similar to Duluth. Now more bar and restaurant owners are speaking out…
Northland Rummage Sales Pop-Up Despite Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - In a summer season masked by a pandemic rummage sales are still a way for people to enjoy a different social event while still maintaining good social distancing practices. "It gets…
Sen. Tina Smith Visits Duluth Businesses, Discusses COVID-19 Response
DULUTH, Minn. - U.S. Sen. Tina Smith (DFL-Minn.) visited with small businesses in Duluth about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted them. Smith met with leaders in the Lincoln Park neighborhood about efforts to…
Honeyberry Cider Unveiled at Wild State Cider in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - A new Honeyberry Cider was unveiled on Friday at Wild State Cider in Lincoln Park. Honeyberries are similar to blueberries except they are slightly longer and more tart. The honeyberries are…
The West Theater Reopens with Extra Precautions
DULUTH, Minn. - The West Theater finally turned on the silver screen for their first showing in months during the pandemic on Friday. Owner Bob Boone has restricted the seating around 60 patrons…
Ursa Minor Brewing Going Strong After Fire Last Month
DULUTH, Minn.-- It's been three weeks since a fire damaged Ursa Minor Brewing in west Duluth and management says the brewery is now back to full strength. Ursa Minor was able to begin outdoor…
City of Virginia Suspends Baseball, Softball Seasons Due to COVID-19 Case
VIRGINIA, Minn.-- After summer sports started late due to the pandemic, one city on the Iron Range is now suspending their season after finding a positive case of COVID-19 in one of their players.…
Local Businesses Helps Community Prepare To Follow Duluth Mask Mandate
DULUTH, Minn. - This week the Duluth City Council passed an ordinance requiring masks in numerous indoor environments. Now some local businesses are using their services to help the community follow those rules. This new…
Youth in Action Hosts Online Retreat
DULUTH, Minn. - One local youth organization is putting together a unique gathering in an online format. Youth in Action, which works to develop leadership skills in young people throughout St. Louis County,…
What are Event Planning Groups Doing in Response to the Pandemic?
DULUTH, Minn. - The pandemic has canceled many events, and Northland event planners say that it's been difficult to adjust especially when COVID-19 has prevented tourists from coming into the region. Handfuls of events have…
Superior Market Welcomes Craft Vendors
DULUTH, Minn. - Junk and Disorderly in Superior is helping out area crafters by hosting an outdoor market. With the cancellation of various events, crafters haven't been able to sell their products. The owner of…
Justice Ginsburg Says Cancer has Returned, but Won’t Retire
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Friday she is receiving chemotherapy for a recurrence of cancer, but has no plans to retire from the Supreme Court. The 87-year-old Ginsburg, who has had four earlier bouts with cancer, said…
Semi With Oversize Load Stuck in Duluth's 'Can of Worms'
UPDATE: DULUTH, Minn. - (4:30 p.m.) Minnesota State Patrol says the ramps from I-535 to southbound 35 and northbound Hwy 53 are now open. The ramp from southbound I-35 to northbound Hwy 53…
Minnesota Hospitals Ask Walz for Statewide Mask Mandate
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s hospitals have asked Gov. Tim Walz to impose a statewide mask mandate to slow the spread of the coronavirus. In a letter released Friday, the Minnesota Hospital…
Midday Update 7-17-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, July 17, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, July 17
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 45,013 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 7 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,533 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 819,511 tests have…
3M Files 18 Lawsuits Over Alleged Unlawful N95 Mask Sales
MAPLEWOOD, Minn. (AP) — The leading manufacturer of N95 masks in the U.S. says it has investigated 4,000 reports of fraud, counterfeiting, and price gouging in connection with the product and filed 18 lawsuits as a result. 3M, based in…
Morning Update 7-17-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, July 17, 2020.
One Killed in Fayal Township Motorcycle Crash
FAYAL TOWNSHIP, Minn. - A 60-year-old Eveleth man was killed Thursday night in a motorcycle crash on Highway 53. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the accident happened around 8:00 p.m. near the intersection of US 53 and CR-16 in…
