Midday Update 5-22-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, May 22, 2020.
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Minnesota State Fair Canceled
ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota State Fair will not be held in 2020. This was announced today following a meeting of the board of managers of the Minnesota State Agricultural Society, which governs the Minnesota State Fair. The event was scheduled…
Pakistan Jet With 98 Aboard Crashes Near Karachi Airport
KARACHI, Pakistan-A jetliner carrying 98 people has crashed in a crowded neighborhood near the airport in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi after an apparent engine failure during landing. Officials said there were at least three survivors from the plane, and…
YMCA's Camp Miller Announces They Will Be Open for Summer Season
STURGEON LAKE, Minn. - The YMCA's Camp Miller in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, is celebrating its 122nd summer season this year amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Leadership learned earlier this week from Minnesota Governor Tim…
Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Koochiching County
KOOCHICHING COUNTY, Minn. - The Minnesota State Patrol reports that a Baudette man is dead after a motorcycle accident on Highway 11 at County Road 4 in Koochiching County. Authorities say the crash happened around 2:26 p.m. Thursday. The driver,…
Morning Update 5-22-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, May 22, 2020.
Erbert & Gerbert's Owner: MN Restaurants Can Open Safely With Distancing
DULUTH, Minn. - There is growing frustration from Minnesota bar and restaurant owners, including right here in Duluth, who still can't open to customers for inside dining even though Gov. Tim Walz is…
Gov. Evers Announces $100 Million in Funding for Healthcare Services
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced $100 million in state funding will go to emergency medical services, community based services, and long-term care providers across the state. The money will come out…
CSS Moves Graduate Teaching Program Completely Online
DULUTH, Minn. - The College of St. Scholastica is moving its teaching graduate program online permanently beginning in the fall. The program is for people who already hold degrees in other areas of education and…
Travel Impacted by Coronavirus
DULUTH, Minn. - The airline and hospitality industries have suffered major blows as travel has dropped over the past few months. A travel agent in Duluth tells us that if you do get on a…
Gyms Not Reopening Per Governor's Orders
DULUTH, Minn. - Governor Walz has not given a set date for when gyms and fitness studios can re-open, which is frustrating for some business owners in the industry. CrossFit Duluth in Hermantown is one…
Engwall Flowers Prepares Flower Baskets Ahead of Memorial Day
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - The month of May is typically one of the busiest times of the year for most garden centers. At Engwall Flowers in Hermantown, they are prepared to sell their annuals, perennials,…
St. Louis County Fairs Canceled
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - More summer plans for families are crumbling as the St. Louis County fairs have been canceled this year. Representatives from the fairs in Chisholm and Proctor said…
Salons Reopening To Clients After Governor Gives The OK
DULUTH, Minn. - Salons in Minnesota have been given the green light to reopen to the public, but they must follow a few safety protocols. The executive order requires hairstylists, barbers, and their clients to…
Impact of AAR's Departure Being Felt By City of Duluth, LSC
DULUTH, Minn.-- AAR has confirmed it will be discontinuing operations in Duluth. This means more than 250 employees will be losing their jobs. It will also hurt trade schools such as Lake Superior College that…
Minneapolis to require face masks in all public indoor places
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed an emergency regulation Thursday requiring all people in Minneapolis to wear cloth face masks or coverings while indoors starting Tuesday. The Mayor made the announcement at 3 p.m. Thursday along with Minneapolis Health…
Essentia Announces Plans to Layoff 900
DULUTH, Minn.-Essentia Health has announced they are planning to layoff about 900 employees, with more than 50 percent coming from Twin Ports hospitals. Leadership from Essentia say the layoffs are happening due to…
Costco Issues a Request for Bids for Duluth Project Months After Canceling Purchase Agreement
DULUTH, Minn. - According to recent reports, requests for bids on the previously halted Costco project in Duluth have been posted on the Builders Exchange website. The Minnesota Builders Exchange General Manager Don O'Connor says bids for the project are…
Remember Food Safety as Summer Barbeques Begin
DULUTH, Minn. - As Memorial Day weekend approaches, dietitians at St. Luke's want to remind everyone to practice food safety precautions. Experts recommend limiting your consumption of meats and mixing in a large number…
Minnesota State Fair Board Meeting Friday to Discuss Fate of 2020 Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota State Fair Board is meeting Friday to discuss the 2020 Great-Minnesota Get-Together, fair officials confirmed to FOX 9. Reports say the board will make a decision on whether or not the 2020 fair will…
Midday Update 5-21-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 21, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, May 21
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 18,200 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 32 new deaths bringing the death total to 809 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 173,556 tests have…
Loughlin, Giannulli to Serve Prison Time for College Scam
“Full House” actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, agreed to serve prison time as part of a plea deal in the college admissions bribery case, according to court papers filed Thursday. Loughlin, 55, has agreed to…
Multiple Residents Displaced After Apartment Fire in Eveleth
EVELETH, Minn. - More than a dozen fire departments on the Iron Range responded to an apartment fire at the Countryside Apartment complex in Eveleth Wednesday evening around 6:45 p.m. According to Friends…
Some Minnesota Churches Plan to Resume Worship, Defying Governor’s Order
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Catholic Conference and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod say they plan to hold services next week despite a ban on in-person worship of more than 10 people. The two denominations sent Gov. Tim Walz separate letters…
Morning Update 5-21-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 21, 2020.
South St. Louis County Fair Canceled for 2020
DULUTH, Minn. - The 100th Annual South St. Louis County Fair has been canceled. Event organizers announced the decision to cancel the 2020 county fair on their Facebook page Wednesday. "With safety being the primary requirements to operate a successful…
Duluth Bar, Restaurant Owners Surprised, Disappointed at Walz's Outside Seating Restrictions
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz loosened restrictions on business beginning June 1st. Bars and restaurants can open on that date with outdoor only seating, serving no more than 50 customers at a time…
