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Midday Update 7-8-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 8, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, July 8
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 39,589 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 8 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,485 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 692,970 tests have…
Enjoy the Outdoors This Summer With New Tech Gadgets
DULUTH, Minn. - Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many are turning to Mother Nature as a source of entertainment and relaxation. Bug mystery? Plant ID needed to check on rash first aid? Looking for…
Court: Some Employers can Refuse to Offer Free Birth Control
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has upheld Trump administration rules allowing some employers to refuse to provide free contraceptive coverage on religious grounds. The high court on Wednesday said the Trump administration acted properly when it allowed more employers…
Sex Offender to be Released in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Authorities in Superior say a sex offender will be released Friday, July 17, and plans to reside in the vicinity of the 1600 block of North 16th Street in Superior. According to police, Christopher Stevens, 32, pled…
Morning Update 7-8-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 8, 2020.
Duluth Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire
DULUTH, Minn. - Shortly before 10 p.m. Tuesday night, the Duluth Fire Department received a call of flames coming through the roof of a home at 430 Nth 16th Ave E. When crews arrived, they met the homeowners outside of…
University of Minnesota to Help International Students Comply With ICE Directive
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota is reviewing its fall semester plans to make sure that international students aren’t forced to leave the country under new guidance from federal immigration authorities. The guidelines Monday from the U.S. Immigration and…
3 Great Lakes Ships Go Idle Amid Pandemic, Dozens of Jobs Lost in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Nearly 100 shipping workers have been laid off in Duluth as the pandemic forces three Great Lakes ships to go idle for the rest of the season. According to the Star Tribune, the 94 employees out of…
Duluth Bars Extra Cautious as Gov. Walz Threatens Statewide Bar Shutdown
DULUTH, Minn.- As COVID-19 cases grow nationwide, many states are already turning back to restrictions on business. Now states like Minnesota may be considering the same, as Governor Tim Walz warns that mass gatherings…
Fire Department Stays Busy on Fourth
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department was busy during this past July fourth. There were six outside fire calls, along with 63 fireworks-related calls on the fourth. Leadership from the department says that…
Covid-19 Cases Spike in St. Louis County
DULUTH, Minn. - 15 more people have tested positive for Covid-19 in St. Louis County. Officials are reporting this is the largest single-day increase, so far, in the county. St. Louis County officials say it…
Indoor Shooting Range at Custom Archery and Outdoors Gives Customers Early Practice
SUPERIOR, Wis. - It's been a busy summer already for Custom Archery and Outdoors. "We were down quite a bit, money wise but then once everything started opening back up, boom we were…
DLH Airport Sets Safety Plan As Passenger Numbers Go Up
DULUTH, Minn. - More people are choosing to fly this summer as the pandemic continues. Officials from the Duluth International Airport say the number of passengers traveling through is on the rise. Due to the…
CHUM's West Duluth Food Shelf to Reopen Monday
DULUTH, Minn. - CHUM's West Duluth food shelf is reopening on Monday, July 13th. The food shelf, located in Our Savior's Lutheran Church on Grand Avenue, has been closed since March because of the…
Chester Bowl Summer Camp Opens
DULUTH, Minn. - Chester Bowl welcomed nearly fifty kids back to summer camp this week. With the Covid-19 crisis continuing to create health concerns, this year's summer camp program looks a little different. Campers are…
City of Duluth, St. Louis County to Consider $2 Million in Tax Abatements for Proposed Costco Store
DULUTH, Minn. - Costco may move forward with a new store in Duluth if the retailer gets tax abatement money from local government. This news comes after the international chain had ended a previous agreement…
Local Marinas and Bait Shops Busier Than Ever During Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn.-- The combination of hot weather and the COVID-19 pandemic have a lot of people getting outside and on Lake Superior, rivers and streams. Including families from the middle of the country. Management at…
North Shore SUP Holds Kids Paddle Club
SUPERIOR, Wis. - North Shore Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) held its kid SUP club on Tuesday afternoon, giving kids the chance to explore Lake Superior. The two hour event takes kids on a guided…
'At Sara's Table' Among Duluth Businesses Requiring Customers to Wear Masks
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth City Council is expected to vote on requiring masks in some indoor public places on July 13th, but some local businesses have required mask-wearing for weeks. At Sara's…
Animal Allies Girls Power Summer Camp Kicks Off
DULUTH, Minn. - The ongoing pandemic is making it much harder than usual to host summer camps for young people, but many Northland camps are still moving forward by taking plenty of COVID-19 precautions. It's…
Blue Arrow Boutique Getting Ready to Reopen
SUPERIOR, Wis. - One local shop is planning to open after being temporarily closed for the past few months due to the pandemic. Ownership from Blue Arrow Boutique in Superior, which specializes in women's clothing,…
Duluth Police: Suspect Arrested in Connection to Tuesday Hit-and-Run Incident
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police say they have located and arrested a suspect in connection to a Tuesday hit-and-run incident. Authorities say police were dispatched to the 200 Block of West 4th Street around 11:17 a.m. on reports of…
Trump Says he Will Pressure States to Reopen Schools in Fall
(AP) - President Donald Trump says he will pressure governors to reopen schools and colleges this fall, arguing that some want to keep schools closed for political reasons against the will of families.…
US Notifies UN of Withdrawal From World Health Organization Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, although the pullout won’t take effect until next year, meaning it could be rescinded under a new administration or if…
DECC to Hold First Event Since March
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center announced on Tuesday that it will have its first event since March due to COVID-19 concerns. The Ovation Dance Challenge event will be a live-streamed dance competition from Symphony Hall July 10-11.…
Minnesota Headed for Another Special Session Next Week
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz is prepared to call Minnesota lawmakers into a special session that would begin Monday. The session is triggered by an extension of the peacetime authority…
Level 3 Predatory Offender to be Released in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Authorities say a level 3 predatory offender will be released on Monday and plans to reside in the vicinity of Mesaba Avenue and West 1st Street in Duluth. According to police, David Michael Schmidt, 46, has…
City: Infrastructure Improvements Needed at Proposed Duluth Costco Site to Continue Project
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth says public infrastructure improvements are needed at the proposed site for the Costco Wholesale development project for the project to move forward. According to recent documents submitted to the St. Louis County Board,…
