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Feds Want 25 Years For Chauvin For Violating Floyd’s Rights

June 23, 2022

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal prosecutors asked a judge on Wednesday to sentence a former Minneapolis officer to 25 years for violating the rights of George Floyd, saying Derek Chauvin’s actions were cold-blooded and needless as he knelt on the Black man’s neck while Floyd repeatedly said he couldn’t breathe. Chauvin pleaded guilty in December to violating Floyd’s rights, admitting for the first time…

Thursday’s Lunchtime Update

6-23-2022

June 23, 2022

Emma Propp,

Join FOX 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines on Thursday. Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

Supreme Court Expands Gun Rights, Striking New York Limits

June 23, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major expansion of gun rights, the Supreme Court said Thursday that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public. The justices’ 6-3 decision follows a series of recent mass shootings and is expected to ultimately allow more people to legally carry guns on the streets of the nation’s largest cities — including New York, Los Angeles…

FDA Bans Juul E-Cigarettes Tied To Teen Vaping Surge

June 23, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials on Thursday ordered Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the U.S. market, the latest blow to the embattled company widely blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping. The action is part of a sweeping effort by the Food and Drug Administration to bring scientific scrutiny to the multibillion-dollar vaping industry after…

Salvation Army Gives Thanks To Duluth Police, Fire With Donuts

June 23, 2022

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — After having to cancel the event a few weeks ago, the Duluth Salvation Army celebrated National Donut Day by handing some out to first responders today. National Donut Day was created by the Salvation Army in 1938 to fuel those serving in World War 1. Now, the non-profit uses the pastries to thank different work forces for…

Duluth Police Investigate Shooting In Canal Park

June 23, 2022

Dan Hanger,

The shooting scene in Canal Park Wednesday night. DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is investigating a shooting in Canal Park that injured one man. The call for help came in around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday for a shooting outside between Green Mill and Adventure Zone on the 300 block of South Lake Avenue. “Upon arrival, officers located an individual…

Duluth Police Department Holds Press Conference to Address Recent Gun Violence in Duluth

June 22, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn.–There has been a recent spike in shootings in Duluth, and the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office has been assisting law enforcement with investigations. So far this year, there have been 20 shooting incidents in Duluth. The latest occurred at Ace’s Bar when a fight broke out on June 18. The incident is currently under investigation and police are…

Grains to Glass: How a Farm Helps a Grantsburg Brewery Thrive

June 22, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

GRANTSBURG, Wis. – What role can a dairy farm play to help a small town brewery thrive? Once can figure that out in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. The largest village in Burnett County has been the home to Brickfield Brewery since 2018. “Our welcoming staff will serve you up a pint, a 10-ounce, a flight of four,” says owner Nicki Peterson. “We also…

Ribfest Set to Return

June 22, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn.– If you’re craving some barbecue this summer, the Lake Superior Ribfest returns this Friday. Set up for the event is already under way at Bayfront Festival Park. Put on by Twin Ports Entertainment, this is the third year of the fest and features a variety of ribs to try with flavors that include pineapple and teriyaki, as well…

Munger Boat Landing Closing For Cleanup Project

June 22, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– The Munger boat landing, located on the St. Louis river, will be closing for a two year environmental estuary clean-up project. Starting July 5th and continuing through the fall of 2024. The Munger boat launch, and its parking lot, will no longer be available to the public. Crews will be working to improve the estuary habitat by removing…

St. Louis River Alliance Hosts Woodstock Bay Landing Cleanup

June 22, 2022

Cara Kopp,

SUPERIOR, Wis.– The St. Louis River Alliance hosted a “Water Wednesday” clean up event to celebrate the ‘adoption’ of the Woodstock Bay Public Landing. The Adopt Program allows for residents and organizations to improve and maintain parks, beaches, and boat landings across Superior. This is the first clean-up they’ve hosted at Woodstock this summer. Gathering the community together clean the…

Duluth Police Department Updates their Call Response for Service

June 22, 2022

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police will now begin dealing with calls differently so they can cope with staff shortages. The department is currently 22 officers short and Chief Tusken said that they are working to actively recruit more candidates. “Most important response that we have of all of the things that we do is to be responders to 911 callers…

Power Line Crews In Hopes Of Full Restoration By Friday

June 22, 2022

Emma Propp,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. — Lake Country Power line crews have been working to restore power after severe thunderstorms occurred Monday night. The crews have already restored electric service to over 13,000 members. There are currently 3,100 members without power at 187 outage points in St. Louis County and Itasca County. Other areas impacted are parts of Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Lake,…

New Mental Health Clinic Opens Up In Downtown Duluth

June 22, 2022

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Two Rivers Counseling, a new mental health clinic, opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday morning. The World Health Organization urged the United States and other nations to invest more in mental health in an article posted on Friday. Two Rivers Counseling is now open in order to help those in need. They offer a wide area…

Powell: Fed Aims To Avoid Recession But Says It’s Possible

June 22, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sought Wednesday to reassure the public that the Fed will raise interest rates high and fast enough to quell inflation, without tightening credit so much as to throttle the economy and cause a recession. Testifying to the Senate Banking Committee, Powell faced skeptical questions from members of both parties about the Fed’s ability…

US Importing Baby Formula From Mexico To Ease Shortage

June 22, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is providing logistical support to import the equivalent of about 16 million 8-ounce baby formula bottles from Mexico starting this weekend, as part of its efforts to ease nationwide supply shortages caused by the closure of the largest U.S. manufacturing plant. The Department of Health and Human Services is expediting the…

Coffee Conversation: Dirtbike Boyfriend Performs

June 22, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Local musician Bret Holland, known as Skateboard Boyfriend, made his first live TV performance Wednesday on the morning show. Holland has only been doing live performances since April and is continuing to master his craft. Take a listen below! Part 1: Part 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Biden To Call For 3-Month Suspension Of Gas And Diesel Taxes

June 22, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday will call on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months — an election year move meant to ease financial pressures at the pump as the public is increasingly concerned about high gas prices and inflation. The Democratic president will also call on states to suspend their own gas taxes or provide similar…

Wednesday’s Lunchtime Update

6-22-2022

June 22, 2022

Emma Propp,

Here is your Wednesday Lunchtime Update from Fox 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg! They are bringing you the latest local headlines and weather. Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

Crews Continue To Restore Power In The Northland

June 22, 2022

Emma Propp,

MINNESOTA — Storms from Monday night have been keeping Minnesota Power crews busy from storm-related outages. At the height of the storm, 11,000 customers were without power during a bad time with extreme heat. The largest outages happened in the Nisswa area and in Deerwood, where strong winds knocked down trees. This caused significant damage to infrastructure including 38 downed…

$3.2M Settlement Reached In Police Killing Of Daunte Wright

June 22, 2022

The Associated Press,

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — A suburban Minneapolis city has agreed to pay $3.2 million to the family of Daunte Wright, a Black man who was fatally shot by a police officer who said she confused her gun for her Taser. The tentative settlement also includes changes in police policies and training involving traffic stops like the one that resulted in…

Police Chief Mike Tusken To Hold Press Conference On Public Safety

June 22, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is holding a press conference at the Public Safety Building Wednesday at noon. Chief Mike Tusken will talk about the recent rise in gun violence within the city and how the public can help. Chief Tusken will also share new updates to the department’s response to calls for service which he says will…

Premiere Screening Event for The Great Minnesota Recipe’s Final Episode

June 21, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – A premiere screening for WDSE’S final episode of The Great Minnesota Recipe took place Tuesday at Clyde Iron Works. In the last three weeks, the first three episodes of The Great Minnesota Recipe aired, with each episode focusing on a different cook in Minnesota all coming from unique cultural backgrounds. At Tuesday’s event, hosts and cooks from…

Blatnik Bridge Public Meeting

June 21, 2022

Mason Kroll,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation held a public forum Tuesday to discuss plans for the Blatnik Bridge project. Held at the Superior Public Library, the meeting presented the latest plans and allowed the public to ask questions and share feedback. Right now the project is in its first phase with documents and planning. Designs will be drawn…

Downtown Duluth To Add Pop-Up CoLab Businesses

June 21, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s Greater Downtown Council is bringing back their pop-up program to help entrepreneurs get a foothold in the physical business world. Those selected will fill three vacant storefronts on the 300 block of West Superior Street for three months free of charge. The program is considered a co-lab, where multiple businesses can share a storefront depending on how…

Customer Appreciation Day at Duluth’s Salvation Army Thrift Store

June 21, 2022

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — Today, the Duluth Salvation army held a 50% off closing sale to say thank you to their customers for 40 years of support. The organization announced that they would be closing the shop back in April due to financial loss and not having enough staff to operate. They say that this was an emotional decision as the…

MNA Nurses Held an Informational Picket Outside of Twin Ports Hospital’s

June 21, 2022

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — Today, Twin Ports nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association Union marched with signs outside of the two largest hospitals in the area. It’s not a strike, but an informational picket as their current contract is a little more than a week away from expiring. This, as Essentia Health and St. Luke’s say they are continuing negotiations in…

DTA Needs 15 New Drivers to Resume All Routes

June 21, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Transit Authority wants to hire 15 more bus drivers so they can operate all their routes. “We’ve struggled with this for the last several years,” says General Manager Rob Fournier. “Keeping in mind that we really want to just provide the best, most reliable service that we can.” A shortage due to retirements and other reasons…

Wall Street Ends Broadly Higher After Sharp Losses Last Week

June 21, 2022

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are ending higher on Wall Street Tuesday, clawing back some of the ground they lost last week in their worst weekly drop since the beginning of the pandemic. The S&P 500 rose 2.4%. It’s still 21.5% below the record high it set in January. The tech-heavy Nasdaq climbed 2.5% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average…

Judge Resets Trial To Oct. 24 For 2 Ex-Cops In Floyd Killing

June 21, 2022

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge on Tuesday rescheduled the state trial for two former Minneapolis police officers in George Floyd’s killing to Oct. 24 to resolve dueling requests for a new trial date after the state sought to start it as soon as this summer while a defense lawyer asked to delay it to next spring. Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng…

Texas Top Cop: Uvalde Police Response An ‘Abject Failure’

June 21, 2022

The Associated Press,

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Law enforcement authorities had enough officers on the scene of the Uvalde school massacre to have stopped the gunman three minutes after he entered the building, and they never checked a classroom door to see if it was locked, the Texas public safety chief testified Tuesday, pronouncing the police response an “abject failure.” Police officers with…

Coffee Conversation: Steve’s “Overpopulated” One-Man-Band

June 21, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Steve Solkela, of Steve’s “Overpopulated” One-Man Band, showed off his talents, humor, and wacky antics Thursday morning with two original songs off his accordion. When he’s at full capacity, he’s a 17-piece ensemble. Click the videos to take a listen! And for more on Steve, click here. Song 1: Song 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News,…

Tuesday’s Lunchtime Update

6-21-2022

June 21, 2022

Emma Propp,

Join Fox 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama for Tuesday’s Lunchtime Update! A local look at news and weather making headlines. Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

Coffee Conversation: Woodblind Acoustic Ska Duo

June 21, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Jason Wussow, owner of Wussow’s Concert Cafe, joined his Woodblind band member, Veikko, on the morning show Tuesday to play a couple of fantastic songs. Take a listen! Song 1: Song 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Hiccup Helps Grandma’s Marathon Reach Sustainability Goal with Reusable Cups

June 21, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – Grandma’s Marathon is trying to make itself more sustainable and reach a net-zero greenhouse gas emission goal by 2040. This year’s race saw a relatively new company step up to help reduce the trash that quickly piles up with any race. A company called Hiccup provided 26,000 silicone cups at one of the mile marker stations. All…

Court Rules Minneapolis Mayor Failed To Hire More Police

June 21, 2022

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that the mayor of Minneapolis hasn’t met a legal duty to hire more police officers or demonstrate why he hasn’t done so. In a Monday ruling, Chief Justice Lorie Gildea said Mayor Jacob Frey has a “clear legal duty” under the city’s charter to staff the department with at least 731…

Armed Woman Taken Into Custody After Firing Shot Inside Duluth Home

June 20, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — An armed woman was brought into custody on Monday afternoon after she fired a shot inside a home in Duluth. Duluth Police say they were initially called out to a burglary at 3:15 p.m. on the 400-block of North 58th Avenue West, but realized it was not one when they arrived. They found a 38-year-old woman at…

Two Harbors City Council Votes Unanimously Asking Mayor To Step Down

June 20, 2022

Site Staff,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. — At a special meeting on Monday, Two Harbors city council members unanimously voted on a resolution calling on Mayor Chris Swanson to step down. Swanson was not at the meeting, and city council does not have the authority to fire him. Rather, the vote signifies a lack of confidence in Swanson continuing on as mayor, with…

Proctor Football Player Sentenced To Juvenile Probation For Sexual Assault Of Teammate

June 20, 2022

Site Staff,

PROCTOR, Minn. — The Proctor High School football player who pleaded guilty to felony third-degree criminal sexual conduct of a teammate was sentenced on Monday. The 18 year-old will be on probation until January 2025, when he will turn 21. He was 17 at the time of the assault in September, so he was sentenced as a juvenile. However, he…

Hot Day in Duluth

June 20, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth encountered the hottest day of the year thus far, reaching temps in the mid 90s. In search of a cooler space, some folks decided to spend their day down by the water at Brighton Beach, paddle boarding, skipping rocks, jumping in the lake, or just sitting and basking in the sun. “It was really hot up…

Community Gardens for Duluth Residents

June 20, 2022

Maria Vollom

DULUTH, Minn. — There are 21 garden sites available for rent around Duluth where locals can grow their own produce. The Duluth Community Garden Program provides a plot of land to those who may not have the space at home, or for people who just want to garden and converse with neighbors while doing so. The renters can plant, tend,…

Duluth Reflects on the 2012 Historic Flood

June 20, 2022

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — On this day a decade ago, heavy rains that hit the northland and Duluth experiencing record-breaking flooding. It started the day before, on June 19th, when waves of heavy storms began to drape across Northern Minnesota. Over the next two days, Duluth would nearly drown under seven inches of rain. Former Mayor Don Ness, said that, “the…

No COVID-19 ‘Hero Pay’ Upsets Minnesota Child Care Providers

June 20, 2022

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Child care providers across Minnesota are upset that they’re not eligible for the state’s COVID-19 “hero pay” program. Gov. Tim Walz signed the program into law in April. It enables people who were employed for at least 120 hours in at least one front-line sector job outside their homes between March 15, 2020, and June 30, 2021…

DTA Pausing Bus Routes Starting Sunday

June 20, 2022

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) announced they are pausing certain bus routes starting Sunday. Route 5, which connects West Duluth to the Miller Hill area will be paused as well as the Port Town Trolley by the waterfront. This is due to the DTA facing a lack of bus drivers. With Route 5 pausing this will impact…

Ex-Minneapolis Cop Charged In George Floyd’s Murder Seeks Further Trial Delay

June 20, 2022

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The State of Minnesota is demanding a speedy trial for two former Minneapolis police officers charged in connection with George Floyd’s murder, while one officer is asking for the trial to be delayed further. The state trial of Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng, who are charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting manslaughter in Floyd’s…

Biden Says Decision On Gas Tax Holiday May Come This Week

June 20, 2022

The Associated Press,

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday that he’s considering a federal holiday on the gasoline tax, possibly saving U.S. consumers as much as 18.4 cents a gallon. “Yes, I’m considering it,” Biden told reporters after taking a walk along the beach near his vacation home in Delaware. “I hope to have a decision based on the…

Monday’s Lunchtime Update

6-20-2022

June 20, 2022

Emma Propp,

Here is Monday’s Lunchtime Update from Fox 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama! Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

Coffee Conversation: CHUM Rhubarb Festival June 15

June 20, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The CHUM Rhubarb Festival is Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Stella Maris Academy – Holy Rosary Campus (2802 E. 4th St.) in Duluth. The free family festival includes all things Rhubarb, along with live entertainment from local and regional bands. The festival is CHUM’s biggest fundraiser of the year to support its…

North Shore Fathers Day BBQ Train

June 20, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– Northland dads were celebrated Sunday at the North Shore Scenic Railroad, by bringing together two fan favorites, trains and Bar-B-Que. Families were gathered together to enjoy the sites of the northland, in the Sky View Dome Car, while eating food catered by Famous Dave’s. A day to celebrate fathers, in a way that is fun for the whole…

Grandmas Weekend Comes To A Close

June 20, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– The excitement of Grandma’s Marathon weekend has come to a close. After a weekend filled with live music, fitness expo’s, and of course running. Participants are taking the day to slow down, and refresh. One racer, whose results qualified her for the Boston Marathon on Saturday, was happy with her results from the race, but is ready to…