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Biden Discusses Abortion Access Options With Dem Governors

July 1, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told Democratic governors Friday that he is “looking at all the alternatives” for protecting abortion access following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. One day after returning from international summits in Europe, Biden described the ruling as “tragic” and warned that Republicans could try to enact a nationwide ban on abortion if they retake control…

Wisconsin’s 1st Monkeypox Case Identified, State Health Officials Say

July 1, 2022

Site Staff,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) identified on Thursday, June 30 the first confirmed case of orthopoxvirus, presumed to be monkeypox, in a resident of Dane County. A news release says the patient is currently isolating and the risk remains low for the general public. As of June 30, there have been 396 confirmed monkeypox and orthopoxvirus cases in the United…

Judge Won’t Dismiss Parent Lawsuit In Gabby Petito Slaying

July 1, 2022

The Associated Press,

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit in which the parents of Gabby Petito claim that Brian Laundrie told his parents he had killed her before he returned home alone from their western trip. The decision Thursday by Sarasota County Circuit Judge Hunter Carroll means the lawsuit can proceed against Christopher and Robert Laundrie. Petito’s parents,…

Don’t Put Gas Down The Sewer, Met Council Warns After U Of M Sewer Explosion

July 1, 2022

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Don’t flush gas or other flammable materials down the toilet. This is the message from the Metropolitan Council on Friday after sewer explosions forced evacuations at the University of Minnesota on Thursday. The Met Council says it is monitoring conditions across the sanitary sewer system and at the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant on Friday after the explosion on campus….

Friday’s Lunchtime Update

7-1-2022

July 1, 2022

Emma Propp,

Fourth of July weekend is here! Here is Friday’s Lunchtime Update from Fox 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama. Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

Don’t Drink And Drive On Land Or Water

June 30, 2022

Cara Kopp,

MINNESOTA — A lot of people like to have some drinks during the fourth, but extra patrols will be out making sure the waters stay safe. The Minnesota DNR is warning those who plan on driving their boats to stay sober. The DNR says if you are caught drinking while boating, there will be no second chances, and heavy penalties…

Bayfront Kicking Off The Summer

June 30, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– Bayfront has brought us countless events already this summer, but they aren’t done yet. A whirlwind of events are happening this coming 4th of July weekend. The preparations are in motion, and the DECC is ready to kick off their family fun events, and some just for the adults. “We’re gonna have something for children. We have Jurassic…

Wheeler Park Opens New Upgraded Equipment

June 30, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– It took seven years and more than a million dollars, but today the city of Duluth cut the ribbon on the new and improved Wheeler Athletic Complex. The West Duluth Sports Corridor has been upgraded with new equipment. The goal is to be able to host large tournaments and sports competitions. With the help from grants and donations…

Bayfront Country Jam Begins Busy Holiday Weekend in Duluth

June 30, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – Bayfront Park is gearing up for a busy Fourth of July weekend. Activities gets underway Friday evening with the 4th annual Bayfront Country Jam. Crews have been busy this week getting tents, barriers, and refreshment stands set up. Put on by Twin Ports Entertainment, they say this is their biggest Country Jam yet with Jake Owen headlining. Also…

Police Task Force Welcomes New K9 Member

June 30, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force has a new four-legged member. K9 Maverick is a one-year-old Black Lab from South Dakota. He just completed six weeks of training with his handler, Investigator Taylor Stusman, in the Twin Cities. Thanks to a federal grant, he is the first K9 whose only duty with the department will…

Spooner Rodeo Prepares for 68th Year

June 30, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

SPOONER, Wis. – A Spooner tradition since 1954 is getting ready for its 68th year. The Spooner Rodeo will see competitors doing their best bull riding, cattle roping, barrel racing, and other events July 7th, 8th, and 9th. Also scheduled to perform are Charro and Rope Artist Tomas Garcilazo and Rodeo Clown Trent McFarland. This year’s royalty are Rodeo Queen Baylee…

Palace Bar Closes after Ongoing Violence and Police Disputes

June 30, 2022

Maria Vollom,

SUPERIOR, WI. — The Palace Bar in Superior has officially closed their doors after months of violence and a shooting. The Superior Police Chief called on the city to revoke its liquor license after more than 150 calls for police services were made since January of last year. Officers have been called out to the bar for large fights, weapons…

Fireworks Sales Skyrocket for Independence Day

June 30, 2022

Maria Vollom,

TWIN PORTS. — With the Fourth of July just days away, people are on the hunt for fireworks across the Northland. Local firework shops are red, white, and booming for the holiday weekend. For the last seven years, KG fireworks has been superior hotspot. They sell a variety of fireworks and they also put-on firework shows choreographed to music. “So…

Edibles, Beverages Laced With THC Legal Friday In Minnesota

June 30, 2022

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A new Minnesota law taking effect Friday allows people 21 and older to buy edibles and beverages that contain a limited amount of THC, the ingredient in marijuana that creates a high. Edibles, like gummies, and beverages can contain up to 5 milligrams of THC per serving and 50 milligrams per package under the law….

Mesabi Family YMCA Closing End Of July

June 30, 2022

Emma Propp,

Photo taken from the Mesabi Family YMCA Facebook page. VIRGINIA, Minn. — An important part of the Iron Range community says it will be closing this summer. The Board of Directors of the Mesabi Family YMCA announced that they will be dissolving their operations. A statement on their Facebook page said it was not an easy decision, but the cost…

Prosecutors Seek Prison For 3 Ex-Cops In Floyd Killing

June 30, 2022

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal prosecutors asked a judge Wednesday to sentence one of the four former Minneapolis police officers convicted of civil rights violations in George Floyd’s killing to as many as 6 1/2 years in prison but to impose significantly stiffer yet unspecified sentences on two others. They urged U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson to follow the nonbinding federal sentencing guidelines…

Jackson Sworn In, Becomes 1st Black Woman On Supreme Court

June 30, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in to the Supreme Court on Thursday, shattering a glass ceiling as the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court. The 51-year-old Jackson is the court’s 116th justice, and she took the place of the justice she once worked for. Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement was effective at noon. Moments later, joined by her family, Jackson recited the two oaths…

Supreme Court: Biden Properly Ended Trump-Era Asylum Policy

June 30, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Biden administration properly ended a Trump-era policy forcing some U.S. asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico. The justices’ 5-4 decision for the administration came in a case about the “Remain in Mexico” policy under President Donald Trump. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the decision and was joined by fellow conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh as…

Thursday’s Lunchtime Update

6-30-2022

June 30, 2022

Emma Propp,

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

Supreme Court Limits EPA In Curbing Power Plant Emissions

June 30, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a blow to the fight against climate change, the Supreme Court on Thursday limited how the nation’s main anti-air pollution law can be used to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. By a 6-3 vote, with conservatives in the majority, the court said that the Clean Air Act does not give the Environmental Protection Agency broad authority…

Biden Backs Filibuster Exception To Protect Abortion Access

June 30, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that he would support an exception to the Senate filibuster to protect access to abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. “If the filibuster gets in the way, it’s like voting rights,” Biden said during a press conference in Madrid, where he was attending a NATO summit. The Democratic president said there should…

Duckpin Leagues Kick Off For The Summer

June 29, 2022

Cara Kopp,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.– Skyline Social and Games in Hermantown is kicking off their 2022 summer Duckpin Leagues. The game of Duckpin is like bowling, but with a tiny twist. The lanes are shorter, pins are smaller and on strings, plus the ball can fit into the palm of your hand. Skyline is the only known duckpin bowling in northern Minnesota, and…

Wildcat Sanctuary Fundraiser For Kitu’s Kitchen

June 29, 2022

Cara Kopp,

SANDSTONE, Minn.– The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone is launching a campaign to build an upgraded food and wellness center for their big rescue cats. The Wildcat sanctuary is home to 130 recuse lions, leopards, tigers and more. In order to supply the basic daily needs of these animals, they are fundraising to remodel their current health and wellness center. The…

Community Action Duluth Holds Market In Lincoln Park

June 29, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn.– Community Action Duluth’s Mobile Market popped up in Lincoln Park on Wednesday. The mobile market started as a response to COVID while people were facing food insecurity and reduced transportation. Because these barriers still exist in the area, the mobile market continues to take place in various neighborhoods around town. The market includes fresh produce, cereals, and canned…

MDA Has Second Treatment For Invasive Species

June 29, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– Early Wednesday morning, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture did their second round of Gypsy Moth treatments in the Duluth and Cloquet area. The MDA states that Gypsy Moths is an invasive species that is known to be one of the most destructive tree pests. Feeding on trees causing light leaf damage in the early stages, to branches being…

Duluth International Airport Navigates National Staffing Shortage

June 29, 2022

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — A wave of flight cancellations and delays have surged across the nation due to staffing shortages. So what does this mean for the Duluth Airport? They report having fewer flight disruptions compared to other regions, but like a lot of airlines, Delta and United are struggling to hire staff and pilots. Three flights have been canceled…

LoLa’s Flyers: How Drones Are Keeping Honeyberries Safe From Cedar Waxwings

June 29, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

WRENSHALL, Minn. – One may know Locally Laid Egg Company for its chickens and eggs, but they are also in the berry business. Farm Lola is the first commercial farm in the U-S to grow honeyberry at a commercial-scale, meaning it can be picked and purchased by the public. These honeysuckles are native to Siberia and Japan, but they can also…

Beach Fire Safety at Minnesota and Wisconsin Point

June 29, 2022

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. –Beach fires are a popular summer activity and Minnesota and Wisconsin Point have different rules for fires. The sandbar along Wisconsin Point allows fires, unlike its neighbor Minnesota Point where fires are highly restricted. Minnesota’s Park Point is the largest freshwater beach in the world. The beach is lined by home’s and the area often faces harsh winds…

UPDATE: 6-Year-Old Girl Recovering After Hit By Car In Cloquet

June 29, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

UPDATE (4 p.m. June 29) – The father of the girl who was struck by the car has reached out to Fox 21 to provide an update. Steven Downs says 6-year-old Novalee suffered a broken collar bone and skull fracture as part of her injuries. A Go Fund Me page has been set up to help the family cover medical…

Water Main Break In Front of 2202 East Second Street

June 29, 2022

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth operations crews are responding to a water main break in front of 2202 East Second Street. The City of Duluth says water has been turned off on East Second Street between North 21st Avenue East and North 23rd Avenue East. It is unknown how long it will take to repair the break. The crews are working…

US Boosting Military Presence In Europe Amid Russia Threat

June 29, 2022

The Associated Press,

MADRID (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. will significantly expand its military presence in Europe, the latest example of how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reshaped plans for the continent’s security and prompted a reinvestment in NATO. Among the changes will be a permanent U.S. garrison in Poland, for the first time creating an enduring American foothold on the…

Driver Fell Asleep At Wheel, Crashing Into Island Lake Inn

June 29, 2022

Emma Propp,

This photo was taken at Island Lake Inn from a Facebook post. DULUTH, Minn. — A man fell asleep at the wheel Monday morning causing him to crash into Island Lake Inn. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, Gnesen Fire Department/EMS, and St. Louis County Rescue Squad responded to a report at 6:49 a.m. of a vehicle crash at Island…

Wednesday’s Lunchtime Update

June 29, 2022

Emma Propp,

Fox 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama are giving you the latest news and weather headlines on this Wednesday afternoon. Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

Duluth Man In Custody With Alleged Child Pornography Charges

June 29, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — On Friday, Duluth Police reported a 50 year-old man is in custody after an investigation involving pornography. A search warrant was obtained after a Cybertip was received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. More than 20 electronic devices were seized during the search at the suspects residence in the 800 North block of 57th…

Cloquet Police Investigating Attempted Sexual Assault

June 29, 2022

Site Staff,

CLOQUET, Minn. — Cloquet Police are looking for a man who they say attempted to sexually assault a woman while she was taking a walk. This happened around 3:50 Tuesday afternoon on the 1500 block of Carlton Avenue West. The 69 year-old female victim says the man approached her, brandished some type of weapon, pulled down his pants, and demanded…

Duluth Police: Abortion Rights Protesters Were On Streets Illegally When Driver Got Stuck

June 28, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is sharing new details about an incident involving a driver in the middle of Monday’s Roe v. Wade protest downtown. The DPD estimates that up to 500 people were at the pro-choice march, and kept to the sidewalks until an hour later, when demonstrators starting walking on certain streets downtown. Then as protesters…

Duluth Area Outdoor Alliance Social

June 28, 2022

Mason Kroll,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Duluth Area Outdoor Alliance got together Tuesday at Earth Rider Brewery. The group is built up of people from different clubs around town that are based on outdoor recreation. Such groups include COGGS Mountain Bike Club, Superior Hiking Trail, and Horse Club. These events are a way for the group to get together socially to make…

Senator Klobuchar Visits the 148th Duluth Fighter Wing

June 28, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Senator Amy Klobuchar stopped by the 148th Duluth Fighter Wing on Tuesday to tour the base and see what funding it needs to keep its aircrafts and facilities up to date. She says the National Defense Authorization Act would help fund what’s needed for Minnesota’s air national guard, such as F-35 fighter crafts. She cited her support…

Yellow Bike Coffee to Move Locations

June 28, 2022

Maria Vollom,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Today was full of mixed emotions for the owner of a popular coffee and sandwich shop in Hermantown that’s on the move. The Yellow Bike Coffee Shop off of the miller trunk highway closed the doors at its current spot it’s been in for five years as it transitions to a new location. The owner isn’t spilling…

Lake Superior Zoo Looks for Pollinator Garden Volunteers

June 28, 2022

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Zoo invites the community to dig-in and help spruce up the pollinator gardens. The gardens provide food and shelter to the smaller animals at the zoo. Such as the birds, bees, and butterflies. Horticulture volunteers are vital to keep the pollinator gardens alive and to make the zoo grounds colorful. Lake Superior Zoo Marketing…

Wisconsin Food Truck Serves Produce Straight from the Cattle

June 28, 2022

Maria Vollom,

GRANTSBURG, WI. — A Wisconsin food truck brings farm-grown produce to the forks of the Grantsburg community. Brickfield Market is a family-owned food truck featuring menu items with beef and dairy from their own ‘Four Cubs Farm.’ Members of the Peterson family opened the food truck in April of this year. They serve sandwiches, tacos, burgers and more. In a…

UPDATE: Hibbing Man Charged With Murder For Death of Girlfriend

June 28, 2022

Site Staff,

UPDATE (July 1, 5 p.m.) – St. Louis County prosecutors have charged a Hibbing man with murder in the second degree for the death of his girlfriend. Police arrested 46-year-old Eric James Jarvis after he called 911 early Tuesday morning. When police arrived, his girlfriend, 43-year-old Kari Jo Petrich was on the floor of the apartment. Officers said they could tell right…

Walz Vows To Defend Abortion Rights Against GOP Challenger

June 28, 2022

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tim Walz painted Republican challenger Scott Jensen as an extremist Tuesday as he vowed to protect abortion rights in Minnesota, one of the few Midwestern states where abortion is expected to remain legal. Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade has changed the dynamics of the election campaign in Minnesota, Walz said at a news conference. He…

Northwood Technical College Received Donations For New Mobile Welding Lab

June 28, 2022

Emma Propp,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Northwood Technical College received a total of $90,000 in donations for their new mobile welding lab predicted to be up and running in early 2023. Cenovus Superior Refinery donated $50,000, while Enbridge Energy donated $40,000 for the campus to buy a generator that will fuel the welding lab. The college was able to buy the trailer for…

Surprise January 6th Committee Hearing

June 28, 2022

Site Staff,

In this surprise hearing on Tuesday Cassidy Hutchinson, who was a special assistant and aide to former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows, provided her testimony. Hutchinson stated Meadows said, “things might get real real bad.” Giuliani also told her it was going to be “a great day” and “we’re going to the Capitol.” This was the 6th hearing and…

Tuesday’s Lunchtime Update

June 28, 2022

Emma Propp,

Here is Tuesday’s Lunchtime Update with the latest local news and weather headlines from Fox 21’s Cam Derr and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg! Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

Macron Says Russia Can’t Win In Ukraine After Strike On Mall

June 28, 2022

The Associated Press,

KREMENCHUK, Ukraine (AP) — France’s president said Tuesday that Russia “cannot and should not win” in Ukraine, voicing the West’s continued support for Kyiv following Moscow’s horrific missile attack on a shopping mall that underscored the war’s terrible toll on civilians. Ukrainian leaders denounced the strike, which killed 18 in the central city of Kremenchuk, as a war crime and a…

50 Migrants Found Dead In Abandoned Trailer In San Antonio

June 28, 2022

The Associated Press,

UPDATE: Fifty people died after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer in the sweltering Texas heat, one of the worst tragedies to claim the lives of migrants smuggled across the border from Mexico to the U.S. More than a dozen people had been taken to hospitals, including four children. SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Forty-six people were found dead after being abandoned…

‘Abortion Is Healthcare’: Roe V. Wade Protest In Duluth

June 27, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– As rallies against the Roe v. Wade overturn continue on, in the United States, people in Duluth held their own protest outside of the Women’s Care Center, a clinic that provides consultations and support for expecting mothers. It does not offer abortions. The protest was organized by a group called the Northwood’s Socialist Collective. People lined part of…

New Java Mobile Truck Hits Duluth

June 27, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– “I love that we’re able to bring coffee as an art form, as an enjoyable experience to people,” Owner of Portage Coffee Camper, Bo Brallier, said. A new mobile coffee shop is now open in Duluth where you can get a caffeine fix on the go. Portage Coffee Camper, a family run business owned by northland couple, is…