Midday Update 6-17-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 17, 2021.
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Essentia Health Discusses Prevention, Symptoms During Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
DULUTH, Minn. - According to the Alzheimer's Association, worldwide, 50 million people are living with Alzheimer's and other dementias. June serves as Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. Sara McCumber is an Advanced Practice…
Seafood Satisfaction with Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - The summer season is kicking off along scenic Highway 61 near Two Harbors. In this week’s Cooking Connection, Chef Richard Selz with Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages showcases…
Health Officials Tracking New COVID-19 Variant in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is tracking a new variant of COVID-19 with more than two dozen cases in the state. The Delta strain has been elevated to a “variant of concern” in Wisconsin. The…
Biden to Sign Bill Making Juneteenth a Federal Holiday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will soon have a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery. President Joe Biden is scheduled to sign into law on Thursday a bill to make Juneteenth, or June 19th, the 12th federal…
Big Top Chautauqua Returns for 35th Anniversary Year
BAYFIELD, Wis. - The Big Top in Bayfield is returning for its 35th anniversary year. Big Top officials say live music will begin June 18 and will run through September 17. “We can’t wait for our grand reunion when we…
Morning Update 6-17-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 17, 2021.
US Jobless Claims Tick up to 412,000 From a Pandemic Low
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since April despite widespread evidence that the economy and the job market are rebounding steadily from the pandemic recession. Jobless claims rose…
Classic Traincar ‘Skyview’ Being Restored After Cross-Country Trip
DULUTH, Minn.-- Coming in all the way from Oregon, the North Shore Scenic Railroad welcomed in its newest railcar. And now they're getting it ready to get back on the tracks. It's known as the…
Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic Held at Mount Royal Library
DULUTH, Minn.-- St. Louis County Public Health had a pop-up vaccine clinic at the Mount Royal Library location Wednesday. It was open to the public, but encouraged employees from nearby businesses to come in if…
Two Harbors Native Prepares to Run Grandma's Marathon
TWO HARBORS, Minn.-- Not only are local businesses like Betty's Pies preparing for the action-packed weekend, but they are also proud to have a member of their staff running in the race as well. Being…
Businesses Preparing Days in Advance for Grandma's Marathon
TWO HARBORS, Minn.-- Preparations have begun for this weekend's Grandma's Marathon and there is a lot more work to be done behind the scenes. It looks empty now, but by…
Essentia Health Fitness Expo Kicks Off Thursday
DULUTH, Minn. -- The official kick off of events for Grandma's Marathon begins on Thursday with the Essentia Health Fitness Expo at the DECC. There will be close to 75 vendors displaying the latest…
Portion of Superior Street Reopens
DULUTH, Minn. -- A section of Superior Street reopened to traffic on Wednesday. Superior Street from First through Third Avenue West reopened Wednesday night after being closed since late April. Just in time for…
Historical Old Central High School Staff Building Will Move to New Location
DULUTH, Minn.- After gaining approval to sell the Historic Old Central High School staff building in October of last year, plans were made for a temporary move this fall. On Tuesday the Duluth School Board…
DULUTH PLAYHOUSE KICKS OFF SUMMER CAMP SERIES
DULUTH, Minn.- Time to put on your dancing shoes; The Duluth Playhouse kicked off their summer theatre camp series at the NorShor Theatre this week. The playhouse offers acting and musical theatre camps for…
Minnesota Reaches Vaccination Mark of 3 Million Residents
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota has reached 3 million residents who’ve had at least one COVID-19 shot, health officials said Wednesday. The Minnesota Department of Health said 3,005,706 Minnesotans had…
Fed Sees Faster Time Frame for Rate Hikes as Inflation Rises
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve signaled that it may act sooner than previously planned to start dialing back the low-interest-rate policies that have helped fuel a swift rebound from the pandemic recession but have also coincided with rising inflation.…
Wisconsin Assembly to Vote on Transgender Sports Bans
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly plans to vote on bills banning transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports. The measures being debated Wednesday in the…
Man Who Drove at Minneapolis Protesters Charged With Murder
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A St. Paul man has been charged with intentional second-degree murder for allegedly driving into a group of protesters in Minneapolis. Prosecutors say 35-year-old Nicholas Kraus was…
Midday Update 6-16-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Have a great day!
Wisconsin Assembly to Vote on Chokehold Ban, Policing Bills
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Assembly is poised to send a package of police reform bills to Gov. Tony Evers, including a measure banning police use of chokeholds except in life-threatening situations or in self-defense. The proposal is among…
Wisconsin Bill Forbids Requiring Proof of COVID Vaccination
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Assembly planned to vote Wednesday on a Republican-backed bill that would prohibit businesses, colleges and universities, governments, and anyone else in the state from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The measure must also pass…
Power Restored, City Hall to Reopen to the Public at 10:00 A.M
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth says power has been restored at Duluth City Hall. The building will reopen to the public at 10:00 a.m. this morning. City staff would like to thank the public for their patience and…
Minnesota Slip Bridge to Have Special Hours of Operation Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth announced Wednesday that the Minnesota Slip Bridge will have special hours of operation on Saturday, June 19. The special hours of operation will be from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. due to many…
Finding Maxie: Minnesota Family Mourns Loss of Dog's Remains After Vehicle is Broken Into
DULUTH, Minn. - A Minnesota family is mourning the loss of their pet, and his remains after a senseless crime took place Sunday in Duluth. Now they’re asking you to be on the lookout so…
Morning Update 6-16-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Have a great day!
Portion of Superior Street Reopening to Vehicular Traffic Today
DULUTH, Minn. - Beginning at 5:00 p.m. today Superior Street between 1st Avenue West and 3rd Avenue West will reopen to traffic, according to the City of Duluth. City officials say starting late next week, 2nd Avenue West will be…
Duluth City Hall Closes Due to Power Outage
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth City Hall will be closed to the public until power can be restored. A power outage occurred early Wednesday morning which is impacting City Hall. The public will be notified once power has been restored. Minnesota…
