WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is hosting a “celebration” of a new bipartisan law meant to reduce gun violence that, after just 16 days in effect, already has been overshadowed by yet another mass shooting. The bill, passed after recent gun rampages in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, incrementally toughens requirements for young people to buy guns, denies firearms to more domestic…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – After nearly dying on the water, a lifelong boater in Hennepin County is now behind a push to prevent what happened to him from happening to others. Jack Doty had hypothermia back in April after he fell off his boat and spent an hour in the cold water of Lake Minnetonka; a near death experience that the 47-year-old…
CARLTON, Minn.– “We have all natural strawberries. You can eat these right out of the field. There’s no pesticides on them, and they are just fabulous berries,” Spectrum Strawberry Farm co-owner, Steve Schulstrom, said. Over 400 cars lines up at 9 a.m. Saturday morning in Carlton, for the 5th annual Spectrum Farm Strawberry berry picking event. People coming from all…
DULUTH, Minn.– There were more boats in the Twin Ports today as the 62nd annual Duluth International Rowing Regatta took place at Park Point on Saturday. With over 300 rowers from 12 clubs throughout Minnesota, Michigan, and Manitoba, the lake was filled with excitement. After two years of not being able to row because of COVID, the racers were ready…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has announced when and where two public meetings are taking place this month as part of the Chief of Police hiring process. The first will be on July 20 at the Harrison Community Center starting at 5. The second will be on July 26 at the Portman Community Center starting at noon. Each meeting…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Two Harbors is busier than usual this weekend as they hold their annual Heritage Days. The event takes place the first weekend following the Fourth of July holiday. For 2022, activities got underway Thursday, July 7, and will continue through Sunday, July 10. They include two parades, an arts/crafts fair, stage entertainment, and a street dance….
DULUTH, Minn.– When Minnesota passed a bill on July 1st that legalized cannabis edibles and THC-infused beverages. Some Duluth companies were excited to make use of this new law. Others, not so much. This new bill allows up to 5 milligrams of hemp-sourced THC in edibles, the main intoxicating compound found in cannabis. Despite the progress made through this bill,…
DULUTH, Minn.– Fourth Fest was canceled on the fourth due to bad weather, but that didn’t stop the fireworks from coming to Bayfront Friday night. Gates opened at 4 p.m. today for “Eighth Fest.” Brining in a variety of food vendors, music, and of course fireworks. People from all over the community came out to spend time with their friends…
DULUTH, Minn. – Movies in the Park is kicking of the season Friday at Leaf Erickson Park. It happens every Friday throughout the summer, showing a variety of family friendly films for people to enjoy. It’s a free event that is all about creating space and community. “This is just something that I think has become a tradition for a…
DULUTH, Minn. – A summer tradition is back outside the Duluth Public Library. Food Truck Friday returned after a one year hiatus last month. The event gives the areas vendors a safe place to gather so that people can come and enjoy the wide variety of menu items each truck offers. For food truck owners like The Grumpy Goose’s Jose Goser,…
DULUTH, Minn.–It’s rummage sale season and The Caddy Shack is hosting one with a cause. The owner of The Caddy Shack in West Duluth came together with PJ’s Rescue for a rummage sale fundraiser. PJ’s Rescue is a volunteer lead non profit organization that strives to rescue homeless dogs that have been abandoned, neglected, or injured. They are able to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Today, members of Boy Scout Troop 9 began painting the outside of the Duluth Food Shelf. This act of service will help one of the scout members get his eagle rank. Which is the highest achievement attainable in the Boy Scout of America program. To achieve the eagle rank, scouts must demonstrate leadership for the benefit of…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Now that former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to federal prison, attention turns to the fates of three fellow ex-cops who are still working their way through a complicated web of state and federal court proceedings arising from the killing of George Floyd. Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane still await sentencing for their convictions…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s conservative-controlled Supreme Court ruled Friday that absentee ballot drop boxes may be placed only in election offices and that no one other than the voter can return a ballot in person, dealing a defeat to Democrats who said the decision would make it harder to vote in the battleground state. However, the court didn’t address whether anyone…
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — A program that allows people to cross into remote areas of Canada without reporting to border officials is expected to resume in the coming days. The Canada Border Services Agency told Minnesota Public Radio News that it has notified stakeholders that the program will restart soon and that the reopening date will be posted on its website once…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed an executive order Friday to protect access to abortion as he faced mounting pressure from fellow Democrats to be more forceful on the subject after the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to the procedure two weeks ago. The actions he outlined are intended to mitigate some potential penalties women seeking abortion may face after…
It’s Friday! Here is your lunchtime update from Fox 21’s Maria Vollom and Meteorologist Ken Slama. Hope everyone has a great weekend! Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update
NARA, Japan (AP) — Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated Friday on a street in western Japan by a gunman who opened fire on him from behind as he delivered a campaign speech — an attack that stunned the nation with some of the strictest gun control laws anywhere. The 67-year-old Abe, who was Japan’s longest-serving leader when he resigned…
DULUTH, Minn. — The grandmother of Xzavier Aubid-St. Clair, who was shot and killed in Duluth last weekend, talked with FOX21 about her broken heart, along with what she saw happen that night before her grandson walked out the door for the last time. “It’s still unbelievable, it still is,” Deanna St. Clair cried. “I still wait for him to…
DULUTH, Minn.– The attack of the 65-year-old Clean and Safe Team employee on the Fourth of July came as a shock to the community. Now, we are hearing the reactions from DECC officials. Who were surprised by the news of the violent encounter that happened on their property. “We have made great investments in our overnight security. The city of…
DULUTH, Minn.–This week we took a trip down the yellow brick road over to the College of St. Scholastica’s (CSS) Wizard of Oz camp. Kids ages six to fifteen-years-old have the opportunity to spend their summer days learning about all things Oz. Each kid gets cast a part, then they spend their week rehearsing for two big performances the following…
DULUTH, Minn. — While tinting your vehicle may create a sharper look and also preserve the interior, you will want to follow your states laws before you shell out the money for it. A basic four-door vehicle will cost between 300 and 500 dollars to tint at Elite Tinting and Graphics in Duluth. “So it’s going to offer a lot…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Derek Chauvin to 21 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, telling the former Minneapolis police officer that what he did was “simply wrong” and “offensive.” U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson sharply criticized Chauvin for his actions on May 25, 2020, when the white officer pinned Floyd to the…
DULUTH, Minn. — On July 1, the City of Duluth announced the job posting for the Chief of Police position opened up. This position will be vacant due to Chief Mike Tusken retiring August 1. The City of Duluth is looking for someone to provide strong and clear leadership to it’s police department. As well as ensure the health and…
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge sentenced a former Trump supporter to three years of probation and a $7,000 fine for sending an email threatening to kill Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and three other congresswomen. David George Hannon, 67, also must undergo mental and substance abuse treatment and have no contact with Omar or Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of…
WASHINGTON (AP) — More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week and while layoffs remain low, it was the fifth consecutive week that claims topped the 230,000 mark and the most in almost six months. Applications for jobless aid for the week ending July 2 rose to 235,000, up 4,000 from the previous week and the most since mid-January, the…
Happy Thursday! Here is your lunchtime update from Fox 21’s Rusty Mehlberg and Meteorologist Ken Slama. They are giving you your only local weather and news headlines. Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday amid a mass revolt by top members of his government, marking an end to three tumultuous years in power in which he brazenly bent and sometimes broke the rules of British politics. Months of defiance ended almost with a shrug as Johnson stood outside No. 10 Downing St. and…
DULUTH, Minn.–Construction is underway for an outdoor classroom at Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College. The new space is called The Megwayakk Classroom, and the translation means “into the woods”. The outdoor learning space will include a partially covered structure as well as outdoor seating and internet access. The outdoor spot is projected to hold around forty students at…
DULUTH, Minn.– “She’s doing better, I think it’s more the mental trauma of it. The PTSD so to speak, of it, because that was a very violent attack,” Son of the victim, Jerry, said. Jerry spoke with us on Wednesday, days after his 65-year-old mom was attacked while on patrol at the DECC as a Duluth Clean and Safe Team…
DULUTH, Minn.–Two 17-year-old boys were arrested on Wednesday for illegally possessing handguns, one of which had been stolen from Superior, according to Duluth police. The DPD were called out to a disturbance involving teens armed with guns on the 800-block of East Upham Road, and found the teens near Baylis Street and Wildwood Drive. The officers patted down the pair…
DULUTH, Minn. – A person was charged for the murder of a 17-year-old Duluth male after a shooting this weekend. The suspect was charged as a juvenile for murder in the second degree and for possession of a pistol by a minor. Witnesses stated that the victim went to an apartment on 16th Avenue East and 1st street with the…
DULUTH, Minn. — With the popularity of concerts at Bayfront, DECC officials are looking to decrease entry time. There is a new entrance at Bayfront Festival Park. The gate will help limit crowding for those who are entering the park. The DECC staff has been working to produce this new gate for years. Last weekend, they opened the entry for…
DULUTH, Minn.– CHUM Food Shelf is asking for donations this month to be able to start the ordering process for this upcoming Thanksgiving. With the ongoing global pandemic and the rising levels of food prices, finding food to stock these festive meal boxes is becoming increasingly difficult. They are asking the community to help their cause, so they can help…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is about to swap solitary confinement at Minnesota’s only maximum security prison for an unknown future at a federal prison where, despite his national notoriety for killing George Floyd, he’ll probably be safer. Chauvin will be sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court in St. Paul after pleading guilty in December to federal civil rights charges. He’s already serving…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pat Cipollone, Donald Trump’s former White House counsel, is scheduled to testify Friday before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a person briefed on the matter. Cipollone, whose reported resistance to Trump’s schemes to overturn his 2020 election defeat has made him a long-sought and potentially revelatory witness, was subpoenaed by…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is looking to help foreign makers of baby formula stay on the U.S. market for the long term, in an effort to diversify the industry after the closure of the largest domestic plant sparked a nationwide shortage. The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday was set to announce plans to help overseas producers that have sent…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A woman accused of killing a man can argue at trial that she was justified because he was sexually trafficking her, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in a decision that could help define the limits of legal immunity for trafficking victims nationwide. The justices ruled 4-3 that a 2008 state law that absolves trafficking victims of…
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — The man charged with killing seven people at an Independence Day parade confessed to police that he unleashed a hail of bullets from a rooftop in suburban Chicago and then fled to the Madison, Wisconsin, area, where he contemplated shooting up an event there, authorities said Wednesday. The gunman turned back to Illinois, where he…
DULUTH, Minn. — Teacher and environmentalist April Hepokoski stopped by the morning show Wednesday to talk about ways we can all reduce, reuse and recycle in our daily lives. Hepokoski started Zero Waste Duluth on social media and is also a contributor to “Zero Waste Kids,” a book designed to help young people think smarter about trash. For more on…
Here is Wednesday’s Lunchtime Update from Fox 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama. They are giving you the latest local weather and news headlines. Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update
AURORA, Minn. — An armed robbery involving two teenagers occurred at the Lucky 7 in Aurora Tuesday night, according to the East Range Police Department. A press release said that just before 9:00 p.m., a masked and hooded teenage boy walked into the store with what the cashier thought was a firearm. He allegedly demanded various items while another suspect…
DULUTH, Minn. — A 65-year-old woman is recovering after she was attacked in the DECC ramp on Monday, according to Duluth police. The DPD says officers were called out to the scene just after 6:30 p.m. where they found the victim, who said she was assaulted. An officer later caught up to the 37-year-old male suspect at the Downtown Transit…
LAKE VERMILION, Minn. – Lake Vermillion is the host to the invasive species Rusty Crawfish. This species of crawfish was introduced to the lake a long time ago when anglers brought them in to use as bait, and have since grown as a threat to all other life in the water. Northern Foragers, a family run business is doing their…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – A Toronto man became the first athlete with disabilities to cross Lake Superior Tuesday. In 2018, Mike Shoreman developed the neurological condition, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, a mild disorder that presents multiple disabilities ranging from facial paralysis to no being able to walk. Doctors said he would never be able to paddleboard again and against the odds,…
Duluth, MINN.–The Rogue Eagle, located in Proctor, is a brand new spot for miniature golf with fun things for the whole family to enjoy. The new spot is currently in the “soft opening” phase of getting their business started, meaning some construction must be finished in the parking lot before a grand opening happens at a later date. The fun…
Duluth, MINN.–Duluth’s Best Bread is getting creative when it comes to trying new things. The bread company has been busy creating pastry items with fun flavors mixed in, for all ages to enjoy. There are pizza roll donuts, and even Cool Ranch Dorito pieces blended into their sourdough. These new items are included in Duluth’s Best Bread’s monthly subscription option…
DULUTH, Minn. – The investigation continues into Duluth’s second gun-related homicide of the year. The shooting on July 2 killed a 17-year-old boy near the intersection of North 16th Avenue East and East 1st Street, next to Endion Park. Duluth Police spent part of the morning of July 5 continuing their investigation around the scene, but did not provide the name…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — The Hermantown Police Department reported they arrested a man with a gun who threatened multiple people Tuesday morning. Officers were called out just before 2:30 a.m. to the 4100 block of Lavaque Road for a man with a gun. In a press release, a 911 caller said a window had been broken on their car, and the…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday threw out a host of actions by the Trump administration to roll back protections for endangered or threatened species, a year after the Biden administration said it was moving to strengthen species protections weakened under former President Donald Trump. U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar in Northern California eliminated the Trump-era rules even…
