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Lake Superior Zoo Announced Lion Lily Has Passed Away

July 12, 2022

Site Staff,

This picture was taken from Lake Superior Zoo’s Facebook page July 12. DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Zoo announced in a Facebook post, their female African Lion Lily has passed away Tuesday. After very quickly becoming lethargic and losing her appetite the veterinary staff sedated her and performed a full exam over the week. The initial findings indicated a…

Suicide Prevention Hotline Number Change To Increase Access, Services

July 12, 2022

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) – For years, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has been a way for people with suicidal thoughts to get help. But a big change could soon make it easier for Minnesotans in crisis to connect with the hotline. “What happens isn’t going to change. If you call, someone will be able to talk to you. If you call from Minnesota,…

7th January 6th Committee Hearing

July 12, 2022

Site Staff,

This is the 7th January 6th Committee Hearing including details of a meeting that occurred late at night at the White House. It involved Trump’s outside lawyers suggesting the military seize state voting machines in a last-ditch effort pursuing his false claims of voter fraud before the attack on the capitol. The committee is investigating many far-right extremists that came…

Pentagon: US Kills IS Group Leader In Syria In Drone Strike

July 12, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Tuesday that it killed a leader of the Islamic State group in Syria in a drone strike. U.S. Central Command said in a news release that Maher al-Agal was killed Tuesday and an unidentified senior official in the Islamic State group was seriously injured. The Pentagon said there were no civilian casualties, though it wasn’t possible…

Tuesday’s Lunchtime Update

7-12-2022

July 12, 2022

Emma Propp,

This is your Tuesday Lunchtime Update with the latest news and weather headlines from Fox 21’s Maria Vollom and Meteorologist Ken Slama! Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

Animal Allies Hosts Kids Through Their Day Camps

July 12, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn.–If you or someone you know has a kid who love animals and art, there’s a summer day camp opportunity just for them. Animal Allies offers several summer camp options but this week’s session is focused on animals and art. This specific camp option is targeted to kids ages ten and up and they are able to spend most…

Historic Flood Levels Begin to Recede on Rainy Lake

July 12, 2022

Maria Vollom,

RAINY LAKE, Minn. — Water levels are finally receding on rainy lake, and the National Weather Service plans to end the flood warning today. Rainy Lake water levels are expected to decline 10-12 inches from now until July 15. Although, heavier than expected rainfall on the lake would slow the rate of decline. In an interview with homeowner on Rainy…

Knowing Your Neighbors: Rogue Eagle Mini Golf

July 11, 2022

Mason Kroll,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Rogue Eagle, a new mini golf course in Proctor is now open after two years of work. “It’s a great summer activity when you’re looking for an inexpensive way to have fun with your family,” said Annie Pollard, visiting the course from Cloquet. The 18 hole course allows for a variety of challenges, stories, and fun for…

Duluth Parks and Rec and Duluth Public Library Host Story and Play

July 11, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Parks and Rec department is partnering with the Duluth Public Library this summer to put on Story and Play events throughout the community. This is their second year of doing this and it takes place every Monday during the summer for kids in the community to come and hear stories as well as play at…

Duluth’s Gun Violence: DPD Chief Says High Numbers For 2022 Are Possible

July 11, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — In the first half of 2022, Duluth has seen 22 incidents involving guns where police were called out, and the Duluth police chief is concerned with how much higher the numbers could get if the trajectory continues. This figure and the rest of the statistics for this story, are not including suicides. “When we have legal guns…

Biden Admin: Docs Must Offer Abortion If Mom’s Life At Risk

July 11, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Monday told hospitals that they “must” provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk, saying federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban the procedure without any exceptions following the Supreme Court’s decision to end a constitutional right to abortion. The Department of Health…

Judge Won’t Delay Trial For Trump Ex-Adviser Steve Bannon

July 11, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday declined to delay the upcoming trial of Steve Bannon, a one-time adviser to former President Donald Trump who faces contempt of Congress charges after refusing for months to cooperate with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Bannon is still scheduled to go on trial next week despite telling the House committee…

Over-The-Counter Birth Control? Drugmaker Seeks FDA Approval

July 11, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, a pharmaceutical company has asked for permission to sell a birth control pill over the counter in the U.S. HRA Pharma’s application on Monday sets up a high-stakes decision for health regulators amid legal and political battles over women’s reproductive health. The company says the timing was unrelated to the Supreme Court’s recent decision overturning…

Roundabout Project Near Glenwood Street To Begin July 18

July 11, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — If you are frequently around the Lakeside neighborhood near Woodland Avenue you may need to think about an alternate route. Construction for a new roundabout will begin July 18 on the intersection of Glenwood Street, Snively Road, and Jean Duluth Road, right next to Lakeview Covenant Church. Work was originally set to begin this week, however the…

Minn. Judge Strikes Down Many State Abortion Restrictions

July 11, 2022

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A judge declared many of Minnesota’s restrictions on abortion unconstitutional on Monday, including the state’s mandatory 24-hour waiting period and a requirement that both parents be notified before a minor can get an abortion. Ramsey County District Judge Thomas Gilligan also struck down Minnesota’s requirements that only physicians can perform abortions and that abortions after…

Woman Dies After Being Hit By Car On Glenwood Street

July 11, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department says a pedestrian died when hit by a car Sunday night. The incident happened about 11:15 p.m. Police identified the victim as 39 year-old Jessica Jimenez. Police say she was walking on Glenwood Street when a car driving eastbound hit her approaching Old Howard Mill Road. The department says the driver was a…

Monday’s Lunchtime Update

7-11-2022

July 11, 2022

Emma Propp,

Join Fox 21’s Maria Vollom and Meteorologist Ken Slama for your latest local news and weather headlines this Monday. Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

Twins Visit The Northland For Baseball Youth Clinic

July 11, 2022

Cara Kopp,

PROCTOR, Minn.– “We had this opportunity to ask the Twins to host one of the camps up here, and you know, it’s been a process over the last few months to put together, get the right date, but we’re glad to see that we could figure out a day. A nice day to say the least, here in Northern Minnesota,…

Sunday Morning Out For Moms Held At Ursa Minor

July 11, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– The moms of Duluth got to enjoy a Sunday morning workout at Ursa Minor Sunday. Fit4Mom Twin Ports, held a Hustle and Hops themed workshop for adults only with workouts tailored for women going through different stages of pregnancy and motherhood. It gives moms, and soon to be moms, the chance to hang out, get moving, and most…

Annual Rose Show Comes Back After 3 Years

July 11, 2022

Cara Kopp,

SUPERIOR, Wis.– The Lake Superior Rose Society brought back their annual rose show for the first time since 2019. The L.S.R.S is a group that enjoys to grow, learn, and share their love of roses. This show gives the members a chance to showcase their flowers, and participate in a little friendly competition. With the rose being a diverse flower,…

Biden Celebration Of New Gun Law Clouded By Latest Shooting

July 11, 2022

The Associated Press,

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…

After near-death experience, boater is on a push to save lives on Minnesota’s lakes

July 10, 2022

Site Staff,

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…

Pick Your Own Strawberries 2022 Kicks Off

July 9, 2022

Cara Kopp,

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…

62nd Annual Rowing Regatta

July 9, 2022

Cara Kopp,

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…

Public Meetings Set for Duluth Police Chief Search

July 9, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

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…

Heritage Days Underway in Two Harbors

July 8, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

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 Businesses Reacts To New THC Legislation

July 8, 2022

Cara Kopp,

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,…

“Eighth Fest” Finishes July 4th Festivities

July 8, 2022

Cara Kopp,

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…

Movies in the Park Kicks Off

July 8, 2022

Mason Kroll,

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…

Food Truck Friday Returns to Duluth

July 8, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

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,…

Garage Sale Supports Rescue Animals

July 8, 2022

Sophie Varner,

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…

Troop 9 Boy Scout Paints to Earn Eagle Rank

July 8, 2022

Maria Vollom,

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…

EXPLAINER: What’s Next For 3 Other Ex-Cops In Floyd’s Death

July 8, 2022

The Associated Press,

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…

Wisconsin Supreme Court Disallows Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes

July 8, 2022

The Associated Press,

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…

Remote Access Canadian Border Program Set To Resume

July 8, 2022

The Associated Press,

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…

Biden Signs Order On Abortion Access After High Court Ruling

July 8, 2022

The Associated Press,

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…

Friday’s Lunchtime Update

7-8-2022

July 8, 2022

Emma Propp,

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

Japan’s Ex-Leader Shinzo Abe Assassinated During A Speech

July 8, 2022

The Associated Press,

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…

Grief-Stricken Grandmother Of Duluth Teen Shot And Killed Speaks Out

July 7, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

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…

Officials Respond To DECC Assault

July 7, 2022

Cara Kopp,

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…

CSS Hosts Wizard of Oz Youth Theater Camp

July 7, 2022

Sophie Varner,

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…

Laws for Vehicle Tinting in Minnesota

July 7, 2022

Maria Vollom,

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…

Chauvin Gets 21 Years For Violating Floyd’s Civil Rights

July 7, 2022

The Associated Press,

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…

Update: Job Posting For Chief Of Police Announced

The public meeting dates for in July have been announced.

July 7, 2022

Emma Propp,

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…

Florida Man Sentenced In Death Threat To Minnesota Rep. Omar

July 7, 2022

The Associated Press,

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…

U.S. Jobless Claims Rise To 235k, Most In Nearly Six Months

July 7, 2022

The Associated Press,

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…

Thursday’s Lunchtime Update

7-7-2022

July 7, 2022

Emma Propp,

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

Britain’s Boris Johnson Resigning As PM Amid Scandal

July 7, 2022

The Associated Press,

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…

FDLTCC Constructing Outdoor Classroom

July 7, 2022

Sophie Varner,

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…

Family Reacts After Assault On Duluth Clean And Safe Worker

July 6, 2022

Cara Kopp,

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…