Midday Update 8-7-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 7, 2020. Have a great day!
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Community
"Black Is Beautiful" Beer Debuts At Bent Paddle
DULUTH, Minn. - Bent Paddle Brewing Company in Duluth is bringing awareness to injustices impacting people of color. The brewery is collaborating with more than 1,000 other breweries in the nation by…
Morning Update 8-7-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 7, 2020. Have a great day!
'Fill The Boot' Fundraiser Going Virtual
DULUTH, Minn. - Local fire departments participating in their annual 'fill the boot' campaign will be doing things a bit differently this year. Because of Covid-19, the Duluth Fire department couldn't find a…
UMD Prepares To Welcome Students In The Fall
DULUTH, Minn. - The University of Minnesota Duluth has put new safety protocols as it prepares to welcome students back to campus. There are about three weeks remain before students can get back to in-person…
St. Louis County Adds New COVID-19 Cases Faster Than Any Other County In The State
DULUTH, Minn.- St. Louis County has added new Coronavirus cases faster than any other county in the state by reaching nearly 500 total. Initially, the county had a pretty low rate of COVID-19 cases…
Midday Update 8-6-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 6, 2020. Have a great day!
Schools in Itasca County Provide Update on Fall Learning Plans
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - On Thursday, Superintendents from multiple school districts in Itasca County provided an update on back-to-school plans amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz recently announced a statewide decision to leave…
Bucktales Cantina & Grill Expands Menu to Include Keto Option
SUPERIOR, Wis. - This week's Cooking Connection takes us to Bucktales Cantina and Grill located south of Superior along Highway 35. Owner Dee Morales specializes in whipping up authentic Mexican dishes, but the cantina also…
Morning Update 8-6-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 6, 2020. Have a great day!
Public Safety
Pro-Police, 'Reconstruct Police' Groups Both Protest Outside Superior Government Center
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Signs and flags, conversations and tensions filled the grounds of the Government Center as a group in support of Superior Police, and a group pushing to restructure their local law enforcement protested…
WITC Unveils New Fire Truck for More Accurate Real-World Training
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Student firefighters at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Superior have just started training on a new fire truck to practice for more complex and challenging emergencies that life as a firefighter…
Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Superior After Weekend of Two Large Public Events
SUPERIOR, Wis.- After a weekend of two large public events in Superior, Douglas County Health Officials and the Wisconsin National Guard teamed up to administer free drive-thru COVID-19 tests Wednesday at Superior Middle School.…
Superior Mayor Encourages Compliance of Mask Mandate Effective Monday
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Starting Monday masks will be required in all indoor public places in Superior. Last week the Superior City Council voted 9-1 in favor of the mandate, with Councilor and bar owner…
Superior Police Investigate Gunfire Incident
DULUTH, Minn. -Â Superior police are investigating after getting multiple reports of gunfire. It happened around 11 p.m. Saturday in the area of North 11th Street and John Avenue. Police say the person or persons responsible…
Thousands Attend Effie, MN Rodeo Protesting Governor Walz's COVID-19 Restrictions
EFFIE, Minn.-Â As Minnesota's mask mandate takes effect, Governor Tim Walz reminded the state that it's important for people to follow his directives to slow the spread of COVID-19 -- but at a small town…
Duluth Police Use-of-Force Arrest Under Review
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is reviewing a use-of-force arrest that happened during a traffic stop Saturday morning. A video of the arrest was recorded and posted on social media. As…
Duluth Fire Department Rescues Person Attempting to Escape Fire
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department rescued a person attempting to flee a house fire Friday night. Firefighters responded to the fire at 427 N. 9th Ave E. around 11:30 p.m. When crews arrived, they found a person hanging…
Duluth Mayor, Police Chief Talk 'Defund the Police' Movement
DULUTH, Minn. - As discussions about defunding and reforming police continue to evolve at the state and national level, Duluth Mayor Emily Larson and Police Chief Mike Tusken are giving us their insight on…
Gov. Walz Says Mask Mandate Will Help Keep Businesses Open, Infection Rate Down
MINNESOTA- On Wednesday, Minnesota joined over two dozen other states in requiring masks to be worn in all indoor public places statewide. That new Executive Order by Governor Tim Walz goes into effect…
