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Giuliani, Graham Testimony Sought In Trump Election Probe

July 5, 2022

The Associated Press,

ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia prosecutor investigating the conduct of former President Donald Trump and his allies after the 2020 election is trying to compel U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, and other members of Trump’s campaign legal team to testify before a special grand jury. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Tuesday filed petitions with the judge overseeing…

Ukrainian Governor Urges Evacuation Of 350,000 Residents

July 5, 2022

The Associated Press,

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) — A day after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared victory in seizing an eastern Ukraine province essential to his wartime aims, his troops escalated their offensive in the neighboring province Tuesday, prompting the governor to urge a mass evacuation of residents. Gov. Pavlo Kyrylenko said that getting the 350,000 people remaining in Donetsk province out is necessary to save…

Police: Gunman Fired More Than 70 Rounds At July 4 Parade

July 5, 2022

The Associated Press,

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — The gunman who attacked an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago fired more than 70 rounds with an AR-15-style gun that killed at least seven people, then evaded initial capture by dressing as a woman and blending into the fleeing crowd, police said Tuesday. A spokesman for the Lake County Major Crime Task Force told…

Biden Awards Medal Of Honor To 4 For Vietnam Heroism

July 5, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday bestowed the nation’s highest military honor to four Army soldiers for their heroism above and beyond the call of duty during the Vietnam War. Biden presented the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Edward N. Kaneshiro, Specialist Five Dwight W. Birdwell, Specialist Five Dennis M. Fujii, and retired Major John J. Duffy….

Tuesday’s Lunchtime Update

7-5-2022

July 5, 2022

Emma Propp,

Join Fox 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama for your local news and weather updates this Tuesday afternoon. Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

Chauvin Faces Sentencing On Federal Charges In Floyd Killing

July 5, 2022

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge will this week sentence former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for federal civil rights violations in the killing of George Floyd. U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson on Tuesday set Chauvin’s sentencing hearing for 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Paul. Chauvin’s plea agreement calls for a sentence of 20 to 25 years in prison. Federal prosecutors…

US Futures Slip As Inflation, Energy Weigh On Growth

July 5, 2022

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street futures slipped Tuesday after the Independence Day holiday following declines in Europe and an upbeat session in Asia. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrials fell 0.6%, as did futures for the S&P 500. The war in Ukraine and its impact on energy supplies are casting a shadow over the global economic outlook at a…

KYN: Superior Porchfest

July 4, 2022

Mason Kroll,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Music… a driving force that pulls people together through such feelings of nostalgia, love, and unity. The town of Superior is hosting Porchfest this summer with the hope to spread these feelings through the community. “We have an awesome town, we’re just trying to make it a little bit better so that our neighbors know each other,”…

Superior 4th of July Cancellations

July 4, 2022

Mason Kroll,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior decided to cancel its fireworks show and Fourth of July festivities Monday night due to the rain. The company that puts it together needs several hours of dry weather to get it set up and ready to go. Because of the risk of thunderstorms and the cancellation of fireworks, Superior decided not to hold music and…

Busy Holiday Weekend for Liquor Stores

July 4, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – With the gloomy weather, one local liquor store was busy Monday morning with people coming in to stock up to celebrate indoors. Lake Aire Bottle Shoppe on London Road has been busy restocking their shelves all weekend as it is one of their busiest times of the year. Management says people started to pour in around 11…

Duluth Pack Offers Free Pair of Socks to First Responders and Military Personnel

On the Fourth of July the Darn Tough Socks are Free to First Responders and Retired or Active Military Personnel When Identification is Provided

July 4, 2022

Sophie Varner,

Duluth, Minn.–First responders and service members can pick up a free pair of socks on this Independence Day from one local business that wants to honor them. Any police, fire, active duty military member, or veteran can pick them up at Duluth Pack today, as long as they bring their I.D. The company says since it’s products are made in…

Police Find Man Suspected In Shooting At Chicago-Area Parade

July 4, 2022

The Associated Press,

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — A 22-year-old man identified as a person of interest in a shooting during an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago that killed at least six people, wounded at least 30 and sent hundreds of people fleeing was taken into custody Monday evening following an hours-long manhunt, police said. Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen said…

Jet Ski Explodes After Driver Fills It With Gas On Iron Range

A man's jet ski explodes while he's on it, Lake Little 14.

July 4, 2022

Sophie Varner,

Duluth, MINN.–A jet ski exploded on an Iron Range lake over the weekend right after the driver filled it up with gas. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says it and other agencies were called out to the explosion on Saturday, July 2, at 4:30 p.m. on Lake Little 14, which is about 20 miles Northwest of Virginia. The driver,…

Duluth’s Fourth Fest And Fireworks Postponed After Rainy Independence Day

July 4, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — The popular Fourth Fest in Duluth was cancelled by organizers on Monday due to the rainy weather. The DECC says that this not only includes the fireworks show, but also the live music performances and vendors at Bayfront Festival Park. The new tentative date for the festivities is set for this Friday, July 8th. The DECC will…

5 Dead, 19 Hospitalized in Shooting at July 4 Parade in Chicago Suburb

July 4, 2022

The Associated Press,

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — At least five people are dead and 19 were taken to hospitals after a shooting at a July Fourth parade in a Chicago suburb, and officers are searching for a suspect, police said Monday. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that the parade began around 10 a.m. but it was suddenly halted 10 minutes later after shots…

Weather Postpones Superior’s 4th Of July Fireworks Show, Concert

July 4, 2022

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior Mayor Jim Paine said Monday morning that the city’s 4th of July fireworks show and concert are being postponed to a later date because of bad weather. Paine said a future date will be announced to set off the light show and hear some tunes. “Well folks, that’s it for the fireworks. The weather will make…

Northland Larder’s New Food Truck

July 3, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – You can catch a new food truck that’s parking right outside the DECC by the Vista Fleet this summer. The Northland Larder food truck is a creation from Brian the Butcher and Chef Hanz. The pair started off with home deliveries and mail orders of Yker Acres’ pork and beef boxes during the pandemic, then grew the…

Hairball Returns to Bayfront

July 3, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Hairball made it’s triumphant return to Bayfront Festival Park Sunday, presenting the holiday weekend with it’s rocking spirit. It was raining when the gates first opened, but that didn’t stop people from pouring in to enjoy the opening acts along with food and drinks. “I’m here for the music, I grew up with rock music all throughout…

UPDATE: 17-year-old Dead From Shooting Near Duluth’s Endion Park, 17-year-old In Custody

July 3, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

UPDATE (July 3, 10 a.m.) – Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken has provided an update on Saturday night’s fatal shooting. In a Facebook post, Tusken says the person who died was a 17-years-old male, less than 3 months from their 18th birthday. “Our heart aches and we extend our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends who must bear…

Know Your Fireworks Regulations, Safety Before Setting Them Off

July 2, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – With the Fourth of July right around the corner, fireworks are taking flight. But before you light that match, you better know the rules. In Minnesota, firecrackers are illegal. Residents can, however, use non-explosives like sparklers and ground snakes. “Minnesota has one of the most restrictive fireworks laws and Wisconsin is not so strict,” says Sergeant Kelly Greenwalt…

Jurassic Quest Comes to Duluth

July 2, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – The worlds largest Dino event, Jurassic Quest has made it’s way to the DECC featuring life sized dinosaurs, rides, and fossil exhibits. FOX 21’s Mason Kroll gives us a look. Categories: News, News – Latest News

Volkswagen of Duluth Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary with Goat Yoga

July 2, 2022

Mason Kroll,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Volkswagen of Duluth celebrated 10 years of business on Saturday with a goat yoga class. The non-traditional exercise format took place at their dealership in Hermantown and combines mini goats and yoga. Goat Yoga originally started in Oregon in 2017 and was picked up in Duluth just a couple years ago. Since then, they have been partnering…

FDLTCC Law Enforcement Graduation

July 2, 2022

Cara Kopp,

CLOQUET, Minn.– The Fond Du Lac Tribal Community College held a graduation ceremony for their Law Enforcement program on Friday. 15 students got their Law Enforcement Professional Skills Training Diploma. Instructors and alumni, like Ian Johnson of the Duluth Police Department, spoke at the ceremony to celebrate the students achievements. Representatives from the local law enforcement were also in attendance….

Public Comment Period Begins For Blatnik Bridge Alternatives

July 2, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

TWIN PORTS – Anyone who uses the Blatnik Bridge to get across the Twin Ports can now help transportation officials plan its replacement. The public comment period is open for people to view the possible locations of the bridge, and whether it should shift slightly west or east of its current position. People can also see different designs for how the…

One Injured After Jet Ski Explodes

July 2, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

KINNEY, Minn. – One person is recovering from injuries after a jet ski exploded Saturday afternoon. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office got word of the accident around 12:47 p.m. July 2, 2022 on Lake Little 14. That is approximately 15 miles north of Kinney. An investigation determined a 42-year-old Virginia man had just refueled the jet ski and was about…

Jurassic Quest Visits The DECC

July 1, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– The DECC ‘roared’ Friday with Jurassic Quest, the worlds largest dino event. Featuring life sized dinosaurs, rides, and fossil exhibits, this event was anything but extinct. A unique exhibit of dino trainers, baby dino’s, and even watching a live raptor show. People were able to get the full interactive adventure of living in the prehistoric ages. The show…

Bayfront Country Jam Begins Holiday Weekend

July 1, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– Country Jam is finally here at Bayfront, and the crown is electric. Seeing the largest turnout in the history of Bayfront Country Jam, the park is buzzing with excitement. After a hard few months of preparations to get the event ready, the vibe couldn’t have been better. “It’s actually really exciting. We really started planning this about in…

MN State Patrol Urging People To Drive Carefully Over 4th Of July Weekend

July 1, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– With the increased number of foot and motor vehicle traffic on the road this holiday season, MN State Patrol Officers are urging people to be smart before getting behind the wheel. The State Patrol is asking people to follow basic car safety like wearing a seat belt, driving the speed limit, removing distractions while behind the wheel, and…

Northland Stores Ready For Big Grilling Weekend

July 1, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Fourth of July holiday has many traditions, depending on who you ask. For some, that means firing up the grill. London Road Rental is ready for this with a full inventory and wide variety of grills available for people to use this weekend. They also have the accessories, flavoring, and knowledge to help the notice and…

Hairball Brings Rock & Roll Back To Bayfront Sunday

July 1, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Hairball, one of the most popular cover bands in America, is taking the stage at Bayfront Festival Park this Sunday as part of the 4th of July festivities in Duluth. It’s an annual rock-and-roll tradition for the band to perform to thousands of fans at Bayfront who jam out to all the greatest hits, like Def Leppard,…

Historic Flooding Begins to Recede on Northern Lakes

July 1, 2022

Maria Vollom,

NORTHLAND. — After nearly two months of historic flooding, the water levels are declining on Kabetogama and Rainy Lakes’s. Although, residents are not out of the wake just yet. Our Northern neighbors have been battling the flood since May. Residents are working daily to keep their homes afloat and they’re also preparing for the months of clean-up efforts to…

UPDATE: Two Dead After Motorcycle Crash In The City Of Rice Lake

July 1, 2022

Site Staff,

UPDATE (July 1, 5 p.m) – The two motorcyclists killed in the accident in Rice Lake have been identified. They are 42-year-old Jacob Allan Laurion of Rice Lake, and 50-year-old Steven John Koslucher of Canosia Township. Duluth City Council President Arik Forsman sharing in a tweet that they were city employees. Investigators say there are no signs the driver of the…

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…