DULUTH, Minn.– Bars and restaurants in Minnesota are serving customers again for the first time since March. Restaurants can open only with limited capacity and only outdoor seating allowed per the governor’s order. But some business owners say it’s not enough to keep going. Sir Ben’s Tavern on East Superior Street in Duluth saw a steady flow of customers Monday….
DULUTH, Minn. – Hair and nail salons across the area are starting to breathe a sigh of relief as they are allowed to open again. At VP Nails & Hair and Duo Tones Salons in Duluth, the owners are excited to open up to the public. Those at VP Nails & Hair say the stream of customers has been steady…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Fox 9 reports that the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s report released Monday ruled the death of George Floyd a homicide. The updated report states that on May 25, George Floyd experienced a cardiopulmonary arrest while being restrained by a law enforcement officer(s). Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is now charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter in connection to Floyd’s…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An autopsy commissioned for George Floyd’s family found that he died of asphyxiation due to neck and back compression when a Minneapolis police officer held his knee on Floyd’s neck for several minutes and ignored his cries of distress, the family’s attorneys said Monday. The autopsy by a doctor who also examined Eric Garner’s body found the…
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lifted Michigan’s nearly 10-week coronavirus stay-at-home order Monday, letting restaurants reopen to dine-in customers next week and immediately easing limits on outdoor gatherings while keeping social-distancing rules intact. The governor moved regions comprising 93% of the state’s population to phase 4 — “improving” — two weeks after she announced that northern Michigan could…
(Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The driver of a semitrailer who rolled into the midst of thousands of people who had gathered on a closed Minneapolis freeway to protest George Floyd’s death was apparently confused and didn’t mean to injure anyone, Gov. Tim Walz said Monday. It appeared no one was hurt Sunday, authorities said, but some…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Key races in Wisconsin came into clearer focus Monday, the deadline for candidates to file nomination papers to get on the November ballot. Republicans are looking to maintain their majorities in both the state Senate and Assembly heading into 2021 when the Legislature will be charged with the once-a-decade job of redistricting. Because of how the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 25,208 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 10 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,050 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 255,592 tests have been completed to date. There are 19,441 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 3,086 patients have required hospitalization…
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(FOX 9) – Minnesota moved into its second phase of reopening Monday amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Under Phase II of Gov. Stay Safe MN plan, restaurants and bars can reopen for outdoor dining. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed at a time and reservations are required. For the 70 to 80 percent of restaurants in Minnesota that do not have patios,…
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state’s attorney general will take the lead in any prosecutions in the death of George Floyd. Walz said he decided Attorney General Keith Ellison needs to lead the case. He made the announcement about an hour after Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced that he had asked for Ellison’s help. Minneapolis…
DULUTH, Minn. — Here is the section of Sunday’s 9 p.m. newscast dedicated to the coverage of protests in Duluth and Virginia this weekend. Categories: Crime, Minnesota, News, Public Safety
VIRGINIA, Minn. – Dozens of protesters peacefully gathered in Virginia to fight for justice for George Floyd after he lost his life while in the custody of those sworn to protect and serve. Fighting for change won’t come easy as the injustice towards people of color continues to rise. But protesters in the close-knit community of Virginia are bonding together…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken spoke at a morning press conference Sunday after tensions boiled over overnight by a group of around 100 protesters that became unruly for hours in Lincoln Park. The center of the activity was around the Kwik Trip at 27th Avenue West and Superior Street. Cell phone video showed a Kwik Trip employee…
DULUTH, Minn – The Tavern and Black Woods restaurants are helping give back to the community by holding a food drive. Patrons are being asked to donate a minimum of two non-perishable items to help support the cause. Those who donate can receive a five dollar discount on their curbside or delivery order. All items collected in the food drive…
DULUTH, Minn.- At times Saturday night, Duluth Police said it became difficult to respond to incidents of concern– even with about 100 officers out when normally around 20 patrol at night– because some protesters got in cars to head up Central Entrance at one point. A long line of protesters blocked traffic on both sides of the street, eventually stopping…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Authorities have identified the man they say drove a tanker truck through a massive group of protesters on I-35W Sunday afternoon. According to the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, Bogdan Vechirko has been booked on suspicion of assault. Deputies say he is the man who was behind the wheel when the truck went through a crowd standing on I-35W. Police say…
DULUTH, Minn.-Clean-up began Sunday morning for one of Duluth’s most treasured memorials, the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial on East First Street. An anti-police message was spray-painted on the brick floor of the memorial during protests on Saturday. “I was hurt. I was hurt that we have to see that,” said Stephan Witherspoon, Co-Chair of the Memorial Board. The statues of…
DULUTH, Minn.- According to the Duluth Police Department, 11 people were arrested during the protest between 2:45 Saturday afternoon and 4:16 a.m. Sunday. Four arrests were of juveniles which consisted of Unlawful Assembly, Felony 3rd Degree Riot, Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct, Damage to Property, Unlawful Assembly, and warrant arrests. Additionally, so far eight reports of property damage are listed: from spray…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 24,850 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Sunday morning and 14 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,040 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 249,519 tests have been completed to date. There are 18,695 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 3,047 patients have required hospitalization…
(NASA TV via AP) CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX delivered two astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Sunday, following up a historic liftoff with an equally smooth docking in yet another first for Elon Musk’s company. With test pilots Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken poised to take over manual control if necessary, the SpaceX Dragon capsule…
MINNEAPOLIS — Officials in Minnesota say a more aggressive approach helped prevent another night of dangerous and damaging violence in Minneapolis from protests over the death of George Floyd. The state poured thousands more National Guard soldiers into a response that came after repeated days of arson, property damage and looting on the city’s south side. Public Safety Commissioner John…
DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands demanding justice for George Floyd came together in unity to peacefully protest through the streets of Duluth, while the unrest continues to unfold in Minneapolis. People of all shades flooded downtown Duluth hoping to be heard as they fight to erase the injustice against people of color. “We are tired of the injustice put on by…
DULUTH, Minn.- Downtown businesses spent the day leading up to the protests buckling down, in case things escalated as they have in other cities across the country. The closed Fond-du-Luth Casino on Superior Street started boarding up their doors and windows a couple hours before the demonstration started. Officials with the reservation said they’re trying to be prepared for anything….
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth is instituting a curfew beginning at 10:00 p.m. Saturday, May 30. The curfew will be imposed from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. The City will again issue a curfew on Sunday, May 31, from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Mayor Emily Larson said Saturday night that the curfew will give law enforcement another…
MINNEAPOLIS — The governor of Minnesota says he plans to fully mobilize the state’s National Guard and promised a massive show of force to help quell civil unrest following days of protests over the police killing of George Floyd. Gov. Tim Walz says he also spoke with Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen….
FOX 9-Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin has been taken into custody by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for his role in the death of George Floyd, Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington said Friday. According to Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman, charges have been filed against Chauvin for third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Chauvin was seen in a video kneeling on…
DULUTH, Minn.– One of Duluth’s most accomplished firefighters is retiring today after spending more than 32 years with the department. Marnie Grondahl was Duluth Fire Department’s first woman to serve in a chief level officer role with the fire department. She was also awarded the distinguished service award from the International Association of Arson Investigators. She says she’s had a…
DULUTH, Minn.– As summer gets closer, more people are going outside to places like the beaches on Park Point. Those have been packed the last few days and now the city of Duluth is advising everyone how to stay safe when they go out. City officials say masks aren’t required to be out at the beach but they are saying…
DULUTH, Minn.– Duluth leaders are reacting to what’s going on in Minneapolis and they’re saying how people in Duluth are showing support to George Floyd and his family. “We have work to do,” said Duluth Mayor Emily Larson. “We have conversations to be had. We have listening to take place.” Mayor Larson gave her first public comment on the killing…
DULUTH, Minn. – With the news that Spirit Mountain would be closed for the summer season, many events are having to postpone or find other options to hold their event, including the Kraus-Anderson Bike Duluth Festival. The annual festival, which raises money for local charities and Duluth mountain biking trails, was set to happen August 7-9 with some of the…
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – As of Friday Itasca County Public Health Officials confirm 53 positive COVID-19 cases within the county. The youngest case is reported in an elementary aged individual. The county also reports a total of nine deaths related to coronavirus. Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital has tested over 1,000 residents for COVID-19. This comes as health professionals continue…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – As graduation season continues, schools and communities are still doing what they can to honor their seniors. “It didn’t really hit me until the Governor actually closed school for the rest of the year,” Two Harbors senior Emily Carlson said. Like thousands of others across the country, seniors at Two Harbors High School missed out on…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth parks were busy today as families came out to enjoy the nice weather. Some were over at Enger Park where they went on a hike as they took a break from staying indoors. One family we spoke to says it’s also about getting a nice workout in while getting some vitamin D. “For both for mental…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota salons now have the Governor’s ok to reopen with reduced capacity starting Monday after being shut down since March because of the pandemic. Leanaya Miller manages Rue 48 salon on South Lake Avenue in Canal Park. She’s busy getting the business ready to reopen next Wednesday and is definitely ready to see customers again. “Excited…talked to…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Zenith Bookstore in West Duluth is now open virtually to the public while keeping their brick and mortar store closed despite being able to. Management says it’s all about keeping the public safe as they try and keep their loyal customer base happy. “We feel a strong sense of responsibility to our community and to our…
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization, saying it had failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has “total control” over the global organization. He said Chinese officials “ignored” their reporting obligations to the WHO and pressured the WHO to mislead…
DULUTH, Minn. – On Friday, Mayor Larson, Councilor Kennedy, and Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken released individual written statements regarding recent incidents in Minnesota pertaining to the death of George Floyd. Their statements read: Statement from Mayor Larson: “Minneapolis is our human brokenness. The murder of Mr. George Floyd, the lack of accountability for MPD, has laid open and bare…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, May 29, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, William Seay
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 23,531 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 29 new deaths bringing the death total to 996 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 233,873 tests have been completed to date. There are 16,930 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 2,936 patients have required hospitalization…
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UPDATE: Minnesota Power says crews have restored power to the majority of customers in the Lakeside, Congdon areas but about 330 customers still remain without power. The estimated restoration time for the remaining 330 customers is around 5:00 p.m. Friday. DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Power says crews are working to restore power to about 1,800 customers in the Lakeside, Congdon,…
(Twitter via AP) WASHINGTON (AP) — Twitter has added a warning to one of President Donald Trump’s tweets about protests in Minneapolis. The company says the tweet violated the platform’s rules about glorifying violence. Trump has been at war with Twitter since earlier this week when it applied fact checks to two of his tweets about mail-in ballots. The third…
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota State Patrol on Friday arrested a CNN television crew as they reported on violent protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck. Atlanta-based CNN said that the crew, which included CNN reporter Omar Jimenez, was released later Friday morning….
AP Photo John Minchillo MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) — Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department was forced to abandon as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations flared across the U.S over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer kneeled…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth-Superior Pride Committee is looking for feedback for a first-ever virtual pride festival this Labor Day weekend because of COVID-19 concerns. For the past 32 years, the four-day festival has attracted thousands of people to the Twin Ports from across the region to celebrate LGBTQ+ community, equality and promote a safe and fun weekend for all…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A fire has broken out at the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct building as riots continue on Thursday. Flames can be seen shooting from the corner of the police station along Lake Street while a large crowd surrounds the building as protests once again turned violent on Thursday. It all comes hours after a night of violence in Minneapolis…
MASON, Wis.– The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s recent decision to end Safer At Home restrictions have opened the state back up. And businesses all across Wisconsin are doing what they can to keep operations going. “We want to make sure when people drive here that we’re able to serve them,” said Todd Bucher, Managing Member of Delta Diner in Mason. The…
