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First-Grader in Southwestern Minnesota Dies of COVID-19

April 27, 2021

The Associated Press,

MARSHALL, Minn. (AP) – State health officials say a young child from southwestern Minnesota has died of COVID-19 complications. Marshall Public Schools Superintendent Jeremy Williams says the child, who died Sunday, was a first-grader at Park Side Elementary. Williams says crisis team members will be on hand at the school to support those in need. According to the school district,…

St. Luke’s Seeing Rise in Middle Aged Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19

Hospitilizations Declined in February and March, but Dr. Andrew Thompson Says the Rate is Beginning to Rise Again

April 27, 2021

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – A recent report released by the CDC shows nearly eight percent, or five million Americans have not received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. St. Luke’s Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Andrew Thompson, has mixed reaction to the new data. Thompson says while the number is somewhat cause for concern, 92 percent of adults who have received…

Student’s Snapchat Profanity Leads to High Court Speech Case

April 27, 2021

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Before the Supreme Court this week is an argument over whether public schools can discipline students over something they say off-campus. Fourteen-year-old Brandi Levy was suspended from cheerleading over a profanity-laced posting on Snapchat. Arguments are on Wednesday before a court on which several justices have school-age children or recently did. The case has its roots in…

Morning Update 4-27-21

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, April 27, 2021

April 27, 2021

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, News, weather

One Arrested in Backus Drug Investigation

April 27, 2021

Site Staff,

BACKUS, Minn. – According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, a 56-year-old Backus man was arrested Monday following an ongoing drug investigation related to the sale of methamphetamine. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says a search warrant was conducted at a residence in the City of Backus where 62 grams of suspected methamphetamine was found along with other drug paraphernalia…

Duluth Police Investigating Tuesday Morning Downtown Shooting

April 27, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police are investigating a shooting that took place in the downtown area of Duluth Tuesday morning. According to police, officers responded to reports of a shooting around 8:00 a.m. in the location of 2nd Avenue East and 3rd Street. Authorities are still on the scene and say this is an active investigation. No additional information was…

WLSSD Recognized For Clean Water Performance In 2020

April 26, 2021

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency gave WLSSD an award for outstanding clean water performance in 2020. WLSSD was in 100% compliance with its permits for treating wastewater that goes into the bay of the St. Louis River, which feeds into Lake Superior. One of the managers of the facility says the job of treating wastewater is a…

Duluth Hiring Registered Nurse To Help Police During Mental Health And Substance Abuse Calls

The RN will help with calls, evaluations, and interventions, while also following up on cases of those who may need help.

April 26, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — On Monday night, the Duluth city council voted unanimously to add a registered nurse position with the Duluth Police Department that will help with mental health and substance abuse calls. The job calls for a registered nurse from the Human Development Center, a nonprofit, who will embed themselves within the department. The department first launched its mental…

Looking Back, Ahead Three Years After Husky Refinery Explosion Rocked Superior

Now three years to the day later officials with the Husky Refinery say rebuild is going well.

April 26, 2021

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It’s been three years to the day since the Husky Refinery exploded shaking the City Of Superior and forcing thousands to leave their homes and evacuate. Mayor Jim Paine looks back at the incident, as Husky says it’s on track for a full 2023 reopen April 26th 2018 was turned upside down when the Refinery exploded. “We were…

Duluth’s Labor Union Honor Workers Memorial Day

According to OSHA, over 5,000 people died while on the job in 2019.

April 26, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — Members of Duluth’s Labor Union held their annual memorial breakfast and tree planting ceremony this morning. Several organizations in Duluth’s labor union community were in attendance. According to OSHA, over 5,000 people died while on the job in 2019. As workers safety continues to be a top priority in the trade, today was about honoring and remembering…

Oasis Del Norte Food Truck Hits the Street Tomorrow

April 26, 2021

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, Minn-Good news for those who enjoy Mexican food. The Oasis Del Norte food truck returns to the streets tomorrow. They have been a staple in the Twin Ports for a few years now and are ready to bring back all of your favorites, along with some new options to try. “That was my main goal six years ago when…

Duluth Police Receive Fifty Blankets from Project Linus

April 26, 2021

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, Minn-The Duluth Police Department received a donation of 50 blankets from Project Linus earlier today. Blankets and quilts that are handmade by local volunteers are distributed by Project Linus to community organizations such as the hospitals, fire departments, and the new Ronald McDonald House. “We have fleece blankets and quilts, we often have knitted and crocheted blankets and we…

UMN Medical Student Researchers Find Long Term Effects Of Tear Gas

They recommend more regulation of tear gas usage -- and if possible, other options entirely.

April 26, 2021

Arman Rahman,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Some University of Minnesota Medical School students have complied research that suggests tear gas can have long-lasting health impacts. The short-term reactions to tear gas such as breathing problems and skin and eye irritation are well-known already. So, the PHD Graduate Neuroscience students analyzed other studies on the longer-term health consequences, and summarized those findings. They found one…

Minnesota Narrowly Misses Losing US House Seat; Keeps All 8

April 26, 2021

The Associated Press,

(AP) – Minnesota has narrowly avoided losing a seat in Congress even though population growth in the state didn’t keep up with that of some other states. Minnesota’s growth rate of 7.4% was slightly better than the nationwide rate of 7.1%, helping Minnesota keep all eight of the U.S. House seats it has had since the 1960s. Minnesota may have…

Duluth International Airport to Announce New Air Service Coming to Region Tuesday

April 26, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Tuesday, the Duluth International Airport says they will hold a press conference to announce a new air service coming to the area. The press conference will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. where the Duluth International Airport executive director, vice president of the DIA Board of Directors, and representative for the new air service will…

Justice Dept. Opens Policing Probe Over Breonna Taylor Death

April 26, 2021

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is opening a sweeping probe into policing in Louisville, Kentucky over the March 2020 death of Breonna Taylor, who was shot to death by police during a raid at her home. The 26-year-old Taylor, an emergency medical technician who had been studying to become a nurse, was roused from sleep by police who came…

Midday Update 4-26-21

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, April 26, 2021

April 26, 2021

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, April 26, 2021. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News

Essentia Vision Northland Project 35 Percent Complete, On Track for 2023 Opening

The $900 Million Project Remains On Budget as Crews Work to Enclose the New Inpatient, Outpatient Facilities

April 26, 2021

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – A multi-million dollar development is changing the skyline of Duluth’s downtown district. Ground broke on Essentia’s Vision Northland Project in 2019, and if you’ve recently driven by, you’ve noticed a large amount of progress has been made on the exterior of the new structure. What started as a vision in 2017 is now becoming an impressive reality….

Shots Fired at Plymouth Middle School, ‘All Students Safe’

April 26, 2021

KQDS Staff,

(courtesy: Fox9) PLYMOUTH, Minn. (FOX 9) – Plymouth Middle School in Plymouth, Minnesota is in lockdown due to a shots fired incident Monday morning, Plymouth police confirmed. Robbinsdale Area Schools says all students are safe. No injuries have been reported. One person is in custody and police said the scene is “contained” and officers are not looking for any additional suspects. Plymouth police…

Bid Now! Rotary Club of Superior Hosting Virtual Fundraiser

The Craft Beer & Wine Fundraising Event is Happening April 26 - May 2

April 26, 2021

Brett Scott,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Rotary Club of Superior is hosting its 9th annual “Craft Beer and Wine Event” with a twist in 2021. This year, for the health and well-being of supporters, the Rotary Club will be offering an online-only auction via Bidding Owl throughout the week of April 26 – May 2. Proceeds from this year’s online auction will…

Morning Update 4-26-21

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, April 26, 2021

April 26, 2021

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, April 26, 2021. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, weather

Supreme Court to Take Up Right to Carry Gun for Self-Defense

April 26, 2021

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal to expand gun rights in the United States in a New York case over the right to carry a firearm in public for self-defense. The case will be argued in the fall and marks the court’s first foray into gun rights since Justice Amy Coney Barrett came on…

SOS Messages, Panic as Virus Breaks India’s Health System

April 26, 2021

The Associated Press,

NEW DELHI (AP) — India has set another record for daily coronavirus infections for the fifth day in a row, at more than 350,000. On Monday, the country reported more than 2,800 deaths, with roughly 117 Indians succumbing to the disease every hour — and experts say even those figures are likely an undercount. The new infections brought India’s total to more…

Police Investigating Hate Messages at Fargo-Moorhead Mosque

April 26, 2021

The Associated Press,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — Police are investigating hate messages that were found spray-painted on the outside of a mosque in the Fargo, North Dakota, and Moorhead, Minnesota metropolitan area. Officers were dispatched to the Moorhead Fargo Islamic Community Center, which is located in Moorhead, about 5:20 a.m. Sunday. Police said the graffiti was found in several areas on and around…

The Sounds Of UMD’s Outdoor Spring Concerts

April 25, 2021

Adam Jagunich,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD has been hosting spring concerts outdoors as the pandemic continues to make it difficult to host in-person events. Fox 21 photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes us to their final outdoor concert of the spring. For information about future UMD concerts, click here. Categories: Education, Entertainment, News, News – Latest News

St. Louis County Encourages Bars and Restaurants to Apply for Federal COVID Aid

April 25, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– Financial impacts from the pandemic have been felt in all forms of the economy — most heavily on locally owned bars and restaurants. Just last month, the federal government passed another round of relief with a $1.9 trillion aid package. More than $28 billion of relief are available around the U.S. and in St. Louis County, some much…

DECC to Host Hospitality Career Fair Tuesday

April 25, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– CareerForce is hosting a job fair on Tuesday at the DECC to help fill job postings in the hospitality field. With a closer to normal tourism season, jobs around Duluth are popping up. It will be a drive or walk-thru event and participants can fill out universal applications to apply for a handful of hospitality jobs at once….

Duluth EMS Officials Give Bike Trail Safety Reminders

April 25, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– After EMS crews responded to a rider who was injured while on the trails earlier this week, they’re giving some tips to be safe on the trails. First responders say to always let someone know where you’re going before heading out and to wear proper safety equipment like a helmet. But one of the biggest items to remember…

Duluth’s 2nd Street Construction Starts Monday

April 25, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn – A busy section of 2nd Street in Duluth is about to get busier with new construction starting Monday. A roadway overhaul is happening between 4th and 9th avenues east to update utilities, storm sewer and heating system. “This work will connect the steam plant and St. Luke’s Building A, providing them with hot water,” said Duncan Schwensohn,…

Duluth International Airport To Announce ‘New Air Service’

April 25, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn — A big announcement is about to be made at the Duluth International Airport in just days involving a “new air service.” The announcement will be made this Tuesday during a press conference at 11 a.m. about a “new air service coming to the region,” according to Natalie Peterson, the Duluth Airport Authority’s director of communications and marketing. …

DNR: More Fishing Tournaments Using Immediate Release

April 25, 2021

Dan Hanger,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin fishery officials say more tournaments are abandoning their traditional catch-hold-release formats. The Department of Natural Resources says the number of bass and walleye tournaments that have eschewed the traditional catch-hold-release format for catch-photo-release rules has increased from an average of six annually between 2010 and 2015 to more than 30 per year from 2015…

Minnesota Health Officials Report 1,805 New COVID Cases

April 25, 2021

Dan Hanger,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The number of COVID-19 infections in Minnesota continues to rise. State health officials reported 1,805 newly confirmed cases on Saturday. Eight more people died. The state has now seen 529,353 confirmed cases since the pandemic began in March. The state’s death toll stood at 6,685 as of Saturday. Nearly 30,000 people have been hospitalized. As…

Earth Day Weekend Cleanups Sweep Duluth

April 24, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– With Earth Day this past Thursday, Earth Week is now coming to a close. One Duluth organization has been offering tips and activities all week to help keep the planet clean, including a grand finale on Saturday. Trash buckets and pickers were in full force on Saturday as 75 participants took part in a community cleanup effort in…

Duluth Police Host Drug Take Back Saturday

April 24, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– Saturday, the Duluth Police Department stressed the importance of safely disposing of excess prescription drugs at their second drug take back day of the year. Duluth police teamed up with St. Louis County Public Health to collect more than 60 pounds of medications at their drug take back event at the public safety building. Police say they…

Fitger’s Bookstore Celebrates Independent Bookstore Day

April 24, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– On National Independent Bookstore Day, the bookstore at Fitger’s put on a celebration of shopping local and of course reading. Staff at the Fitger’s Bookstore showed some love to small shops like their own, which can help benefit local authors and independent publishers. They showcased their favorite authors and offered discounts on books and other exclusive items. Being…

Wisconsin DNR: More Fishing Tournaments Using Immediate Release

In catch-hold-release tournaments, anglers transport fish to weigh-in areas, where they're released but not in the areas where they're caught.

April 24, 2021

Arman Rahman,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin fishery officials say more tournaments are abandoning their traditional catch-hold-release formats. The Department of Natural Resources says the number of bass and walleye tournaments that have eschewed the traditional catch-hold-release format for catch-photo-release rules has increased from an average of six annually between 2010 and 2015 to more than 30 per year from 2015 to…

NorShor Theatre Announces Performance for Live Audience

April 23, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– A popular Duluth theater is going to be performing for a live audience once again. The NorShor Theatre will be putting on a live show for a live audience. It will be the first live show since the pandemic, featuring three actresses singing the hits from their previous productions of “Mamma Mia”. The audience will be capped at…

Norton Park Methodist Church Hosts Rummage Sale Fundraiser

April 23, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-The Norton Park United Methodist Church has kicked off its rummage sale fundraiser. The event continues tomorrow from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at its location on North 79th Avenue West. The funds from the event go to support a variety of programs connected with the church. “It’s important because it helps pay for different things we need at our church,”…

Housing Issues at Forefront During Sen. Smith Visit to Duluth

April 23, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Sen. Tina Smith was in Duluth today where she expressed continued support to bring more affordable housing to the area with the help of COVID relief funding. Smith visited the Northland’s latest collaborative project, where various entities are working together to turn the former Duluth Inn motel into housing for the homeless. Smith says she is continuing to work…

EPA Continues Funding for Great Lakes Wetlands Monitoring with New Grant

April 23, 2021

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, Minn-UMD’s Natural Resources Research Institute recently received a $2.3 million dollar grant to continue their research in monitoring the Great Lakes coastal wetlands. They are one of ten teams that monitor all wetland wildlife including birds, fish, bugs, plants, and amphibians around the Great Lakes. The data they collect is evaluated to determine if environmental changes are natural or…

Duluth’s Natural Surface Trails have Reopened

April 23, 2021

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, Minn-After being closed for the last month, a majority of Duluth’s natural surface trails have reopened. Every spring, the trails close for a time to allow the earth to thaw and dry out. The warm spring weather as well as the rain and budding trees contributed to the trails being ready two weeks ahead of normal. The trails are…

Duluth P.D, Mayor Talk Transparency

Back in March, the Duluth chapter of the NAACP called for more engagement between police and the public.

April 23, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — On Friday, city leaders provided an update on how area law enforcement will provide more transparency in several areas of their department. Back in March, the Duluth chapter of the NAACP called for more engagement between police and the public. They asked for bi-annual reports on traffic stops, use of force, and arrest rates more proportionate to…

US Health Panel Urges Restart of J&J COVID-19 Vaccinations

April 23, 2021

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, D.C.-A U.S. health panel says it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots. Out of nearly 8 million people vaccinated before the U.S. suspended J&J’s shot, health officials uncovered 15 cases of a highly unusual kind of blood clot, three of them fatal. All were women, most younger…

FOX NEWS REPORT: Chauvin Has Sentencing Date Set for June

April 23, 2021

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.-According to a Fox News report, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who has been convicted of killing George Floyd, will be sentenced June 16. A Minnesota Judicial Branch spokesperson told Fox News that there was an entry for the sentencing but documents have not been filed yet. The sentencing will take place at 1:30 p.m. Jurors found Chauvin, 45,…

100 Minnesota Traffic Deaths Recorded in 2021, Fastest Pace in 6 Years

April 23, 2021

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – More than 100 people have died on Minnesota roads so far in 2021, marking the earliest the annual milestone has been reached in six years. According to preliminary data from the Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety, 102 people have died in traffic deaths so far this year compared to 82 people at this…

Duluth Playhouse to Host Performances at NorShor Beginning Next Week

April 23, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Playhouse will welcome audiences back inside the NorShor Theatre Thursday, April 29 for “Dancing Queens: The Music of ABBA’s Mamma Mia.” It’s the first performance at the theatre in over a year due to the pandemic. Each performance has been limited to a seating capacity of 25 percent and all seat groupings are socially distanced apart…

Minnesota Police Oversight Board Votes to Ban White Supremacists, Update Crowd Control Tactics

April 23, 2021

Site Staff,

Story by Theo Keith of Fox 9 ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Minnesota’s police oversight board voted Thursday to take a first step toward banning officers who affiliate with white supremacy groups and imposing limits on police responding to protests. The Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board took the unanimous votes two days after Derek Chauvin’s murder conviction and on the same…

Supply of COVID-19 Vaccine Nearing Demand in Wisconsin

April 23, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis.-The supply of COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin is nearing the point of exceeding demand for the first time, with more than 50% of the eligible population having received at least one dose and nearly 30% of the total population fully vaccinated. State health leaders said Thursday that while the gap between supply and demand is closing, there is an…

Caitlyn Jenner Says She Will Run for Governor of California

April 23, 2021

The Associated Press,

LOS ANGELES-Republican Caitlyn Jenner says she will run for governor of California. Jenner says in statement posted Friday on Twitter that she has filed initial paperwork to run. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing a likely recall election this year. Election officials are still reviewing petition signatures required to qualify the recall for the ballot. Several other Republicans have also…

Minnesota Schools See ‘Worrisome’ Surge in COVID-19 Cases

April 23, 2021

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn.-COVID-19 case rates are rising across Minnesota, and they’re affecting younger Minnesotans, especially middle and high school students. Minnesota health officials said Thursday that the number of school-related COVID-19 cases reported this week among students has now exceeded the peak seen during a surge of cases in November. Still, Minnesota Public Radio reports, officials are not planning to…