Midday Update 5-25-18
An update on local news and weather.
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Fast-Paced Fitness with Destination Fitness
DULUTH, Minn. - Destination Fitness is a one-stop shop for fitness. The workouts can be done at home, in the office, outdoors or the studio. Destination Fitness offers programs for all ages…
Fiat Chrysler Warns 4.8M Owners: Don't use the Cruise
DETROIT (AP) - Fiat Chrysler is recalling 4.8 million vehicles in the U.S. because in rare circumstances, drivers may not be able to turn off the cruise control. The company is warning owners not to use cruise control until the…
Gunman Shoots Three Inside Oklahoma Restaurant
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A gunman opened fire inside an Oklahoma City restaurant during the dinner rush, wounding a woman and two girls before two armed citizens shot him dead outside, police said Friday. The suspected gunman, 28-year-old Alexander Tilghman,…
Explosion in Canadian Restaurant Wounds 15 People
TORONTO (AP) - Canadian police say an explosion set off deliberately in a restaurant has wounded at least 15 people, some of them critically. Peel region police said the explosion was caused by an "improvised explosive device" that was set…
Dakota County Judge is Confirmed as Minnesota US Attorney
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The U.S. Senate has confirmed a Minnesota judge as the state's next U.S. Attorney. Erica MacDonald was confirmed as the state's top federal prosecutor on Thursday. MacDonald has been a judge in Dakota County since 2010, and…
In Turnabout, Fischbach to Take Oath as Lieutenant Governor
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Sen. Michelle Fischbach is set to take an oath of office as lieutenant governor after months of resisting the role. Gov. Mark Dayton's office says Fischbach will be sworn in Friday morning to serve as…
Weinstein Faces sex Charges in Prosecution Amid #MeToo
NEW YORK (AP) - A lawyer representing one of Harvey Weinstein's alleged victims called his arraignment on criminal charges “an emotional moment.'' Attorney Carrie Goldberg represents former actress Lucia Evans, who says Weinstein forced her to perform oral sex in…
"Active shooter" Taken Into Custody at Indiana Middle School
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) - Authorities have detained someone in what they described as an “active shooter'' situation at a suburban Indianapolis middle school. The Noblesville Fire Department tweeted Friday morning that it was on an “active shooter'' scene at Noblesville…
Morning Update 5-25-18
An update on local news and weather.
Fire in Rural Duluth Causes Total Loss of Garage, Contents Inside
DULUTH, Minn. - Just before 4:00 a.m. Friday crews were called to battle a fully engulfed garage fire in rural Duluth. Duluth, Rice Lake, Lakewood, Hermantown and 148th Air Guard fire…
Minnesota Author Leads Workshop for Northland Writers
Writers in the Twin Ports had the chance to learn from a professional author on Thursday. Minnesota author William Kent Krueger hosted a workshop at the Northland Country Club, where…
Vista's Safe Harbor Moved To Fraser Shipyards During Seawall Project
DULUTH, Minn. - We have a follow-up involving the Vista Fleet and securing its safe harbor during the delayed seawall reconstruction project. It turns out the tour boats are not able…
Great Lakes Aquarium unveils new exhibits
DULUTH, Minn. - Kids and families can now get up close and personal with some new critters at the Great Lakes Aquarium. Thursday, the aquarium unveiled the "Feel Connected"…
Starbase Celebrates First School Year
DULUTH, Minn.- Some Northland students are experiencing what its like to be a scientist through a program called Starbase, which is celebrating the end of its first school year program. The classroom is…
Unique boat gets a special launch on Lake Superior
A unique boat got its first official launch on Lake Superior on Thursday. A big crowd turned out to see this traditional Norwegian boat out on the waters. The boat was…
New Mixed Gender Bathrooms Open at Park Point
DULUTH, Minn.- A new mixed gender bathroom facility is open out on Park Point. The facilities are at Lafayette Community Center. These two single-use bathrooms are equipped with locks. Organizers say…
Sister, Brother Sentenced in UMD Student's Death
DULUTH, Minn. - A difficult situation for two mothers, family members and friends entering the St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth Thursday. More than 15 months after the murder of UMD…
Wisconsin Frack Sand Sludge Spill Reaches Mississippi River
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Officials in Wisconsin are testing the environmental and health impacts following a frack sand sludge spill that has now reached the Mississippi River. A contactor's bulldozer slid into a pond earlier this week, leading to an hours-long…
Groups Urge Vetoes Over Environmental Trust Fund 'Raid'
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Environmental and conservation groups urge Gov. Mark Dayton to use his line-item veto power to cancel $98 million in projects funded by what they consider an improper raid on a trust fund that depends on state lottery…
Duluth Mayor Emily Larson Announces Support for Metsa
VIRGINIA, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson has announced her support for Jason Metsa’s congressional campaign this afternoon. Larson has joined a growing list of elected officials throughout the state that have shown their support for Metsa’s campaign. In a…
Board of Directors Approves Essentia Construction
DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia Health is planning on spending big money on a new project that is slated to be the largest private investment in Duluth’s history. The Board of Directors at…
University of Minnesota Law School Requests Funding Increase
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The University of Minnesota Law School is seeking more funding to help it recover from a large dip in enrollment. Minnesota Public Radio reports that the university's law school applications fell by more than 50 percent between…
Morgan Freeman Apologizes in Wake of Harassment Accusations
Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman apologized on Thursday to anyone who may have felt “uncomfortable or disrespected” by his behavior, after CNN reported that multiple women have accused the A-list actor of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior on movie sets and…
"Our Town" to Open at NorShor Theatre Tonight
DULUTH, Minn. - The latest production put on by the Duluth Playhouse is opening Thursday evening at the NorShor Theatre. The director of "Our Town", Sean Byrd, stopped by FOX 21 to…
Midday Update 5-24-18
An update on local news and weather.
Foraged Spring Greens and Fresh Pasta
DULUTH, Minn. - Greens are beginning to pop up as Spring makes an appearance in the Northland. For this week's Cooking Connection we took advantage of the fresh veggies for a dish…
Trump: Military Ready to Respond to North Korea
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says the U.S. military is “ready if necessary'' to respond to “foolish or reckless acts'' by North Korea. Trump also says he's been in touch with South Korea and Japan and that both allies…
One Injured in Minnesota Police Shooting
CRYSTAL, Minn. (AP) - A police shooting in a suburban Minneapolis neighborhood has sent one person to the hospital with nonlethal injuries. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the shooting happened at a home in Crystal Wednesday night. The…
Troopers in Three States to Enforce Safety on Interstate 90
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Highway Patrol troopers in South Dakota, Wyoming and Minnesota are joining forces for an annual traffic safety operation on Interstate 90. The effort covers 23 hours, from 5 a.m. Central time Friday to 4 a.m.…
