Midday Update 4-24-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, April 24, 2020.
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Early Morning House Fire in Cook Causes 'Extensive Damage'
COOK, Minn. - According to the Northland FireWire, multiple fire crews battled a house fire Friday morning in Angora. The fire was reported around 6:30 a.m. Friday in the 8900 block of Highway…
HealthPartners Furloughs 2,600 Employees
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — Another prominent health care provider is furloughing 2,600 employees as the coronavirus cuts into revenue. HealthPartners, the second-largest nonprofit group in the state, operates seven hospitals, dozens of clinics, and a health insurance business. COVID-19 has eliminated…
Morning Update 4-24-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, April 24, 2020.
Data Being Collected to Get Insight into Northland Employment
New unemployment numbers were released by the U.S. government, showing that about 26 million people have filed for unemployment, which is the worst its been since the Great Depression. Locally, analysts are also compiling data…
Teen Injured in Dirt Bike vs. Truck Accident in Hibbing
HIBBING, Minn. - A 15-year-old was airlifted to a Duluth hospital Wednesday after the teen was involved in a motor vehicle accident with a pickup truck. Hibbing police say they were dispatched to the 100 Block of Center Avenue in…
Duluth Police Chief Talks COVID-19, Community Engagement, Budget
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is continuing to work under unprecedented times during the pandemic. Chief Mike Tusken says his patrol officers are working 12-hour shifts for five days on and 15 days…
Superior-Douglas Co. Chamber CEO Furloughs Self, Staff
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Superior-Douglas County Area Chamber of Commerce has temporarily laid off most of its staff because of the financial strain from the pandemic. It's a move the chamber hasn't made before in…
Hermantown Robotics Team Builds Earsavers
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- The Hermantown robotics team has been using their time away from school to help out the best way they know how. With robotics. "We’re helping the community even though we're stuck at…
Summer Events at Bayfront in Limbo due to Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn.- The COVID-19 pandemic has left musical acts and festivals at Bayfront Festival Park in unprecedented uncertainty--forcing organizers and artists to explore different ways to give fans an experience if shows are a…
Golfers Speak Out Against City's Closure of Lester Park Golf Course for 2020 Season
DULUTH, Minn. - Golfers are speaking out against Duluth Mayor Emily Larson's decision to close Lester Park Golf Course for the entire 2020 season. "We wait sometimes until almost May, early May to start…
Doctors Urge Parents to Keep Up on Kids Vaccinations and Check-Ups During Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - Family care doctors are stressing parents should continue to keep up on their children's check-up appointments even during COVID-19. One local physician says they want children, especially those two-years-old and younger to…
Duluth Superintendent Reacts to Schools Closing for Academic Year
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Public Schools will continue providing meals and childcare to certain families, and distance learning to all students for the rest of the school year. Superintendent Bill Gronseth tells us the…
Duluth NAACP Hosts Third Free Mask Giveaway
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Duluth NAACP held its third free mask giveaway, this time in Superior. Community members made and donated nearly 700 masks for distribution. Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet also donated toothbrushes,…
Hospitals To Test Community Members with COVID-19 Symptoms
DULUTH, Minn. - After Wednesday's announcement by Governor Tim Walz, local hospitals are now allowed to test anyone with COVID-19 symptoms. Minnesota is testing an average of 1,300 people a day for COVID-19 but…
Minnesota Student Will Be Continuing Distance Learning For The Rest Of The Year
DULUTH, Minn. - All Minnesota k-12 schools are remaining closed for the rest of the academic school year. Governor Tim Walz made the announcement earlier today as a further precaution to flatten the curve…
Duluth Library Foundation Raising Money During Second Annual "Giving Day"
DULUTH, Minn. - After the city of Duluth laid off 25 library technicians on Wednesday, the Duluth Public Library has announced its second annual "Giving Day." Although the library is temporarily closed, the Duluth…
Corktown Deli Reopens for To-Go Service
Corktown Deli in Lincoln Park is now also serving as a partial grocery store. It recently reopened for to-go service while also making room for some grocery store shelving in the store, which includes…
Salvation Army Receives Special Donation.
Coffee isn’t necessarily an essential need. But to some, it’s a special delicacy. Scott Nelson owns Dunn Brothers Coffee in Duluth, and he is donating about 100 pounds of freshly roasted coffee beans to…
VP Mike Pence to Visit Mayo Clinic in Rochester Next Week
ROCHESTER, Minn. (FOX 9) - Vice President Mike Pence will visit Mayo Clinic's facilities in Rochester next week, marking his second trip to Minnesota in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Pence's trip is scheduled for Tuesday. He'll tour Mayo Clinic's research…
Duluth City Councilor Barbara Russ Stepping Down
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth City Councilor Barbara Russ announced on Thursday that she is resigning from the Duluth City Council due to health issues. Russ wrote in a statement: "For the past 5 ½ years I have been privileged to…
Walz Orders Minnesota Schools Closed for Rest of School Year, Outlines Next Steps
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday ordered Minnesota schools to stay closed through the rest of the academic year amid the COVID-19 crisis. Walz, who is a former…
LIVE: Gov. Tim Walz Press Conference
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday ordered Minnesota schools to stay closed through the rest of the academic year amid the COVID-19 crisis. Walz, who is a former teacher, calls it “a heartbreaking decision.” The Democratic governor says…
CHUM 16th Annual Rhubarb Festival Canceled
DULUTH, Minn. - CHUM's 16th Annual Rhubarb Festival has been canceled. CHUM says the decision to cancel the June 27 event is to ensure the safety of volunteers and attendees amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival raises about $60,000-$70,000 for…
Minnesota State Fair Will Either Run Full 12 Days or be Canceled Says GM
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - The general manager of the Minnesota State Fair says the Great Minnesota Get-Together is still on track to start on Aug. 27, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, general manager Jerry Hammer said this year’s…
Latest Minnesota COVID-19 Numbers
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Health reported 21 new deaths on Thursday morning marking the most deaths reported in a single day to date. The department also reported 2,942 confirmed cases throughout the state. Health officials have…
National Bank of Commerce Donates 8,000 N95 Masks to Duluth Hospitals
DULUTH, Minn. - With a nationwide shortage of N95 masks, and states told they must find supplies themselves, it's becoming more difficult by the day to obtain a stockpile for Northland hospitals. On Wednesday,…
Midday Update 4-23-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, April 23, 2020.
Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry Cancels Northern MN Summer Camps
DULUTH, Minn. - Summer camps have been canceled across Northern Minnesota by Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry. The organization operates Camp Hiawatha in Deer River and Camp Vermilion in Cook. The executive director tells…
Walz Expected to Keep Minnesota Schools Closed
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz is expected to announce that he’s ordering Minnesota schools to stay closed through the rest of the year amid the COVID-19 crisis. The Democratic…
