Monday’s Lunchtime Update
6-20-2022
Here is Monday’s Lunchtime Update from Fox 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama! Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update
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Coffee Conversation: CHUM Rhubarb Festival June 15
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
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
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…
Wild State Sunday Markets Brings In Local Vendors
DULUTH, Minn.– Wild State’s Sunday Market is running once again for its second year in Duluth. Bringing in live music, local food trucks, and local vendors, to show off their goods to the area. Wild State says the market is about celebrating all things Duluth. “I think Duluth is a really special place where we have a strong community of…
Child Dies In Fire At Central Minnesota Home
(FOX 9) – A child died in a fire at a home in Pine County, Minnesota, early Monday morning. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office said it responded to a 911 call of a house fire in the Sturgeon Lake area at 1:36 a.m. on June 20, with a boy still in the house. Fire departments from neighboring communities responded and “quickly” located…
The Moments Resonating From The Jan. 6 Hearings (So Far)
NEW YORK (AP) — By the numbers, the Jan. 6 committee hearings attracted 20 million live viewers on opening night, 11 million for the first daytime session and nearly 9 million for Thursday’s third installment. Yet those traditional Nielsen company yardsticks don’t begin to measure the true reach of what is being said there. Memorable moments from each hearing are…
St. Mark AME Church Hosts Juneteenth Gospel Worship
DULUTH, Minn. — The St. Mark AME Church held a gospel worship service in celebration of Juneteenth on Sunday. People from many different backgrounds and denominations all turned out to eat, sing, and listen to a message from Reverend Anthony Galloway. This was the first time St. Mark has put on this event, but organizers say it’s far from the…
NAACP’s Duluth Chapter Hosts Juneteenth Jubilee
DULUTH, Minn. — June 19th is recognized as Juneteenth, which became a federal holiday last year, and for the second year, the Twin Ports hosted multiple celebrations recognizing it. One event was put on by the local chapter of the NAACP at the Central Hillside Community Center on Sunday. The Juneteenth Jubilee featured music, activities, food, and local businesses, all…
EXPLAINER: The Story Of Juneteenth, The New Federal Holiday
The U.S. government is catching up with Black people who have been commemorating the end of slavery in the United States for generations with a day called “Juneteenth.” President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday that was passed by Congress to set aside Juneteenth, or June 19th, as a federal holiday. “I hope this is the beginning of a change…
Crowd Gathers For 46th Annual Grandmas Marathon
DULUTH, Minn.– On your marks, get set, race! The 46th annual Grandmas Marathon took off today, and the crowds flocked to see the runners sprint towards the finish line. After finally returning to full capacity after the pandemic, Grandma’s volunteers were ready to see all the runners hard work pay off. “It is very inspiring watching the people that have…
DECC Hosts Bloody and Bacon Bar
DULUTH, Minn.– The DECC provided an new spot this year to watch runners finishing Grandma’s Marathon by hosting a Bloody and Bacon viewing party. Dozens of marathon fans were perched up on the Symphony Hall deck. Able to overlook the event along Harbor Drive, while having a drink. It was a chance for them to cheer on the runners as…
Canal Park Businesses Stock Up For Saturday
DULUTH, Minn.– The runners aren’t the only ones who get prepared for Grandma’ s Marathon. Vitta Pizza in Canal Park have fired up their pizza ovens, and are ready for one of their busiest nights of the year. After a Friday night of breaking sales records, the Neapolitan Pizza company is excited to see more customers come in. With fully…
Twin Ports Juneteenth Celebration Held on Barker’s Island
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Sunday, June 19, marks the latest observance of Juneteenth across the country after it was made a federal holiday in 2021. It remembers the day the last slaves in the United States were informed of their freedom back in 1865. A number of groups across the Twin Ports have been hosting events this weekend, including a celebration on…
Renovated Motorsports Park Host Car Show, Helps Lions Club
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Two groups near Pattison State Park came together Saturday to bring more attention to their organizations. For one of them, it was a chance to introduce themselves to the larger community. Black River Motorsports Park teamed up with the Pattison State Park Lions Club to put on a concert and car show. All kinds of cars were present…
Duluth Fire Department Battles Three Structure Fires Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. – Saturday turned out to be a busy day for the Duluth Fire Department as they dealt with several structure fires. The first call came in around 3:30 a.m. for a fire at 312 E 5th Street, near Lilliput Park. When crews arrived, they found the fire on the exterior of the three-story, four unit building. Firefighters did need…
One Injured After Gun Goes Off in Duluth Bar
DULUTH, Minn. – One person was injured after a gun went off inside a bar in Duluth early Saturday morning. Duluth Police say officers on foot patrol noticed people running from Aces on First just after 2 a.m. on June 18, 2022. They were told that there might have been multiple people shot in the bar, prompting a larger police…
WATCH: Grandma’s Marathon outside Fox 21
Grandma’s Half Marathon outside the Fox 21 studios June 18, 2022. Image: Rusty MehlbergDULUTH, Minn. – The 46th annual Grandma’s Marathon is in full swing in Duluth as the full and half marathon races are taking place Saturday, June 18. Click on the link below to watch a video stream of the runners making their way past the FOX 21…
Dick & Carrie Pre-Race Talk Show
DULUTH, Minn.– A Grandma’s Marathon champion and a Minnesota running legend spoke at the Essentia Health Fitness Expo Friday. Marathon participants gathered at the DECC to talk to past Grandma Marathon winners, along with other guest speakers. All came together to talk about the race, and prepare future participants. Dick Beardsley, the 1981 and 1982 Grandmas champion says it’s all…
Grandmas Marathon Weekend Hosts Irvin 5K
DULUTH, Minn.– Following the kids races, the William A. Irvine hosted its kickoff 5k in celebration for Grandma’s Marathon. A popular event that started in 1994, has become part of the permanent lineup of races for the weekend. It’s a race that takes one through the scenic parts of Duluth’s Lake walk, A full capacity 25-hundred races signed up. They…
Tourism Picks Up In Canal Park
DULUTH, Minn.– It’s not just the calendar that shows summer just a few days away Businesses in Canal Park are seeing a steady pick up in tourism traffic this week. As warmer weather approaches, and Grandma’s Marathon kicks off. Some businesses in Duluth has seen their sales doubling from earlier this month. Grandma’s Ice Cream Box Car employees are prepared…
Grandma’s Marathon Youth Festival and Races
DULUTH, Minn. — Grandma’s Marathon kicked off with the popular whipper snapper races. Along with the races, a new youth festival that took the stage, featuring live entertainment and activities. The young athletes foundation is a Grandma’s Marathon Program that promotes healthy lifestyles for kids. They also offer a way for kids to participate in the weekend fun by running…
Annual Spaghetti Feed for Grandma’s Marathon
DULUTH, Minn. — Grandma’s Marathon runners and supporters loaded up on carbohydrates today. The Michelina’s all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner took place at the DECC. This annual dinner has been a tradition at grandma’s weekend since 1977. It brings people in the community and beyond together in celebration of the race weekend. Spaghetti feed volunteer, Leila Bouchard, has been working the event…
Grandma’s Marathon Welcomes Runners at Packet Pickup
DULUTH, Minn. — For the thousands of runners taking part in races tomorrow, the DECC was their first stop when they arrived in Duluth to pick up their race packets. Today has been long-awaited for many involved with the marathon weekend. It will function in full-capacity for the first time since 2019. Many of the athletes have been training for…
Weekend Promo
6-17-2022
Fox 21 loves finding new ways to make our show more entertaining! Be sure to tune in Monday morning 7-9 for some fun! Categories: News, News – Latest News
St. Paul Construction Site Collapse: 2 Workers Presumed Dead
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Two construction workers in St. Paul are presumed dead after a trench collapsed at a construction site Friday, according to authorities. Authorities responded to the 700 block of Mount Curve Boulevard in the Highland Park area of St. Paul just before 3 p.m. on Friday. Two people were trapped after a trench collapsed, with first responders…
Stocks Eke Out A Gain But Still Mark Worst Week Since 2020
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks ended another bumpy day mostly higher on Wall Street but still wound up with their biggest weekly losses since March 2020, when markets went into freefall at the onset of coronavirus lockdowns. The S&P 500, the benchmark for many index funds in 401(k) accounts, edged up 0.2% Friday. It still lost 5.8% for the week,…
Biden Hosts Climate Meeting Amid High Gas Price Pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Equating the oil and gas industry to Big Tobacco, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday that “fossil fuel producers and financiers have humanity by the throat.” But President Joe Biden wasn’t quite itching for a fight. With both soaring energy prices and a warming planet weighing on the world at the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate, Biden talked…
Special Legislative Session On Budget Surplus Unlikely
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — It appears chances are dead for a special legislative session that could have brought billions of dollars in tax cuts and new spending in Minnesota. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz said late Thursday that talks with Republican leaders have “reached an impasse,” leaving billions of dollars from a state surplus unspent. About a week before the…
Friday’s Lunchtime Update
6-17-2022
Here is Friday’s Lunchtime Update! Fox 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama give you a rundown of Grandma’s Marathon weekend events and weather. Friday Events- Michelina’s All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner: 11:00am-9:00pm YAF Festival for Kids: 12:00pm-4:00pm Whipper Snapper Races: 1:00pm Rock the Bayfront: 5:00pm-9:45pm William A. Irvin 5k: 6:00pm Saturday Events- Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon: 6:00am Grandma’s Marathon: Wheelchairs &…
Coffee Conversation: Punk Rock Musician Lyla Abukhodair Performs
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth musician Lyla Abukhodair performed on the morning show Friday to highlight her new album, “Scream.” And she also performed “Your Mom Hates Me Now.” Check out both performances below! And follow Lyla on Instagram and Spotify. Part 1: “Your Mom Hates Me Now” Part 2: “Scream” Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News –…
Man Guilty In Fatal MN Clinic Shooting Facing Life In Prison
BUFFALO, Minn. (AP) — A man who stormed a medical clinic in Minnesota, fatally shot one person and wounded four others faces a mandatory term of life in prison without parole when he is sentenced Friday. Gregory Ulrich opened fire Feb. 9, 2021 at the Allina Crossroads Clinic in Buffalo, a city of about 16,400 people that’s 40 miles (65 kilometers) northwest…
FDA Authorizes 1st COVID-19 Shots For Infants, Preschoolers
(AP) — U.S. regulators on Friday authorized the first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers, paving the way for vaccinations to begin next week. The Food and Drug Administration’s action follows its advisory panel’s unanimous recommendation for the shots from Moderna and Pfizer. That means U.S. kids under 5 — roughly 18 million youngsters — are eligible for the shots,…
Gordy’s Gift & Garden Gets Ready For Summer Planting
DULUTH, Minn.– With the warmer weather coming in, people are prepping their gardens for the summer season. Gordy’s Gift and Garden Center has stocked their shelves. With all types of gardening equipment, seeds, veggie plants, and their most popular flower petunias. Gordy says business is picking up quickly, and people are excited to get their gardens growing. “The satisfaction you…
Superior Hosts Superior Porchfest
SUPERIOR, Wisc.– The people of Superior are gathering their lawn chairs for the Superior Porchfest. On Thursday evenings throughout the summer, local musicians gather in neighborhoods to hold free concerts for the community. An event that is all about bringing people together, and getting to know your neighbors. “We have an awesome town, we are just trying to make it…
Essentia Health Fitness Expo Kicks Off Marathon Weekend
DULUTH, Minn.– The 46th annual Grandmas Marathon events are underway, and is kicking off with the Essentia Health Fitness Expo at the DECC. With more than 100 vendors from all over the nation, showcasing the latest and greatest fitness products and services. From running shoes, water bottles, clothing, and more. Grandmas Marathon registration and Expo director says the whole community…
Volunteers Needed for Annual Rhubarb Festival
DULUTH, Minn. — The Rhubarb Festival will take place in Duluth next weekend and volunteers are needed for the community event. The annual festival is held to raise money for chum, the largest service shelter in Duluth. This year, the celebration will resume full-scale for the first time since 2020. There will be games, activities, and many food options; everything…
St. Louis County (CoC) Reaches Effective End for Veteran Homelessness
DULUTH, Minn. — As of June 16, 2022, the St. Louis County Continuum of Care has officially given a home to all veterans in need. All of the 27 cities within St. Louis County officially reached an effective end to veteran homelessness. Governor Tim Walz and local state officials gathered to recognize this milestone. Efforts to end veteran homelessness in…
DECC Prepares for All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner
DULUTH, Minn. – There are many traditions to Grandma’s Marathon, and one of them is tastier than others. The kitchen staff at the DECC is getting ready for their annual Michelina’s All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner. A 10-person crew is preparing 2,400 pounds of spaghetti, 5,000 pounds of sauce, 2,500 pounds of meatballs, 360 pounds of lettuce, and 25 pounds of basil. “I…
Scott Anderson Leadership Forum Taking Place
DULUTH, Minn. – An annual program is teaching leadership skills to a select group of high school students this week. The Scott Anderson Leadership Forum has brought 120 students from 14 Minnesota schools to the College of Saint Scholastica, taking part in building exercises, listening to speakers, and performing community service projects. The forum is named after Anderson, a Duluth resident…
Biden Says New Shipping Costs Law May Help Tame Inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed legislation Thursday meant to lower the cost of shipping goods across oceans, a move the White House says will help ease logistical costs for retailers that have remained high since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and helped fuel record inflation. The Ocean Shipping Reform Act passed unanimously by the Senate via voice vote in March…
Production At Bedeviled Baby Formula Factory Halted By Storm
(AP) — Severe weather has forced Abbott Nutrition to pause production at a Michigan baby formula factory that had just restarted after being closed for several months, contributing to a national shortage. Production for Abbott’s EleCare specialty formula has been suspended, but there is enough supply to meet demand until production is restarted, the company said. Abbott had prioritized ramping…
Coffee Conversation: St. Luke’s Doctors Of Therapy Talk ‘Trigger Point Dry Needling’
DULUTH, Minn. — Two doctors of physical therapy from St. Luke’s stopped by the morning show Thursday to talk about the benefits of Trigger Point Dry Needling. Click the video above to learn all about it and see a demonstration of how the process is done. And click here for more. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Stokke’s Meat Market Ready To Make Mouths Water At Lake Superior Ribfest
DULUTH, Minn. – Shaine Stokke, owner of Stokke’s Meat Market, stopped by the morning show Thursday to talk about the upcoming Lake Superior Ribfest at Bayfront Festival Park June 24. Stokke even brought in some delicious ribs for Dan Hanger and Ken Slama to try. Lake Superior Ribfest is from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Admission is free. Samples are…
Thursday Lunchtime Update
6-16-2022
Here is your lunchtime update from Fox 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama! Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update
More MN Households Qualify For Federal Food Assistance
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — More households in Minnesota are qualifying for a federal program that provides assistance with food. And, it comes at a time when inflation has caused grocery prices to rise. The Minnesota Legislature, during its last session, increased the income limit for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, from 165%…
Tacos Tacos Tacos Food Truck Opens
DULUTH, Minn.– Tacos Tacos Tacos is officially on the road. On Wednesday, the grand opening of the authentic Mexican cuisine food truck was held. Located near Blacklist on Superior Street. The owner, Robert Giuliani, said he is excited to continue to share his food with the people of Duluth. “I’m just excited to still be back in Duluth. I mean…
Ursa Minor Featured At Glensheen Beer Garden
DULUTH, Minn.– Glensheen’s 3rd annual Beer Garden is back for the month of June. A free event that highlighted the local brews sold at Glensheen. They brought along Ursa Minor to talk about their craft beers. A chance to reach out to customers, Ursa Minor founder Ben Hugus says he is proud to be featured by this famous site. “It’s…
Park Point Beach To Have Full Lifeguard Crew This Summer
DULUTH, Minn. – Park Point Beach will have a full lifeguard crew through the summer season. “We’re starting with a clean slate,” says Cheryl Podtburg, Risk and Safety Manager for the Duluth Area Family YMCA. There were concerns if there would be any lifeguards in early April when the YMCA announced no one had applied. This changed after additional searching was…
Remembering A Dark Day in Duluth’s History: The Clayton, Jackson, McGhie Lynching
DULUTH, Minn. – Wednesday marks the 102th anniversary of the only known lynching of African-Americans in Minnesota, which took place in downtown Duluth. It was on the corner of East First Street and North Second Avenue East where Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson, and Issac McGhie, all Black men part of a traveling circus, were beaten and hung from a lamppost by…
