Monday's Lunchtime Update
Here is Monday's Lunchtime Update! Fox 21's Rusty Mehlberg giving you the latest weather and news updates.
Latest Headlines
Minnesota Reports First Case Of Monkeypox
(FOX 9) - Minnesota has reported its first case of monkeypox, and state health officials are investigating. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) on Monday reported a presumptive case of monkeypox virus infection in an adult in the Twin Cities, a news release…
Stocks Open Slightly Lower On Wall Street After Winning Week
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting mostly lower in early trading on Wall Street Monday as the market cools off following a rare winning week and the best daily gain for the S&P 500 in two years. The benchmark…
Annual Park Point Art Fair Comes To Town
DULUTH, Minn.-- Artisans and vendors lined the streets on Park Point for the 50th annual Park Point Art Fair. While strolling along the sidewalk, over 100 northland artists set up their tents to showcase…
'Taste Of Greece' Weekend Comes To A Close
DULUTH, Minn.-- "Taste of Greece" festival was held at Marshall Highschool this weekend. People from all over the community came out to get a taste of Greek culture. A two day event…
WSCA Hosts Competition In Wisconsin
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Horse lovers hopped on their saddles at the Head of the Lakes Fair Grounds in Superior, for a day of friendly competition. Members from the Free Spirit Riders Saddle Club, and the…
Punk Rock Concert Held To Support Reproductive Rights In Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn.-- Duluthians gather at Chester Park to listen to live music in support of reproductive rights, and its access in Minnesota "I really think that it's important, that especially being one…
Hoops Brewing Celebrates Their 5th Birthday
DULUTH, Minn.-- Hoops Brewing in Canal Park is celebrating their 5th birthday since opening in 2017. The celebrations ran during their regular hours, consisting of a fun filled day for the whole family.…
AICHO's Food & Arts Market Come Back For Their 2nd Year
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Indigenous Food and Art Markets, held by AICHO, has come back for its second year. Showcasing local American Indian and BIPOC food producers and artists. Each market will hold up to…
Rhubarb Fest Returns For 2022
DULUTH, Minn.-- Saturday saw the 17th annual Rhubarb Festival takes place in Duluth. Thousands flocked to the Holy Rosary Campus of Stella Maris Academy to get their yearly fix of everything rhubarb. Muffins,…
29th Annual Taste of Greece Festival Set to Return
DULUTH, Minn. - The Taste of Greece Festival returns this Saturday for it's 29th year. The festival put on by the Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church is a way for the church to share…
The Return Of Ribfest
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Lake Superior Ribfest returned Friday to Bayfront Festival Park. Put on by Twin Ports Entertainment, this was the third year of the fest and featured a variety of ribs…
Duluthians React To The Roe V. Wade Supreme Court Overturn
DULUTH, Minn.-- After nearly 50 years, the Supreme Court decided to overturn Roe V Wade, allowing states to ban abortions. Minnesota remains one of the states that will keep abortions legal. Northlanders stand on both…
Roe v. Wade Overturned: What Now?
NORTHLAND-- Roe v. Wade has been overturned by the Supreme Court. What does this mean for women's abortion rights? Well, it depends on the state they reside in. For the last 50…
Juul Seeks To Block FDA Ban On E-Cigarette Sales In US
(AP) -- Juul on Friday asked a federal court to block a government order to stop selling its electronic cigarettes. The e-cigarette maker asked the court to pause what it calls an “extraordinary and unlawful action” by the Food and…
Congress Sends Landmark Gun Violence Compromise To Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House sent President Joe Biden the most wide-ranging gun violence bill Congress has passed in decades on Friday, a measured compromise that at once illustrates progress on the long-intractable issue and the deep-seated partisan divide that persists. The…
President Joe Biden Spoke About The Overturning Of Roe V. Wade Friday
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden spoke live on Friday about the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. The President outlined his approach to this new phase of the fight over abortion access.
Biden Calls Abortion Ruling ‘A Sad Day’ For Country
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Friday that “it’s a sad day for the court and the country” after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide. “Now with Roe gone, let’s…
Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade; States Can Ban Abortion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday’s outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly…
Coffee Conversation: AICHO Hosting Indigenous Food And Art Market Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. -- The American Indian Community Housing Organization known as AICHO is hosting it's indigenous food and art market Saturday in Duluth. Nearly two dozen vendors will be there – farmers, artists, authors,…
Coffee Conversation: Park Point Art Fair This Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. – Dozens of artists are right now preparing to take over Park Point this weekend for the 50th Annual Park Point Art Fair. More than 100 professional artists will be…
Friday's Lunchtime Update
Here is Friday's Lunchtime Update from Fox 21's Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama! Your latest look at local news and weather making headlines.
New Mental Health Clinic With Variety Of Therapists Opens In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- A new therapy clinic called Two Rivers Counseling opened in downtown Duluth Thursday morning. It's located on West Superior Street and offers a wide variety of specialized help, including treatment…
FDA Bans Juul E-Cigarettes
DULUTH, Minn. - The FDA is ordering the electronic cigarette company Juul to pull its products from stores nationwide. This means that stores can no longer sell the vaping pens and pods from Juul. The…
Environmental Report Pressing Anti-Mining Regulations in the BWCA
Minn.-- In a 93-page report looked into how mining would impact the water, land, wildlife, air quality, and more, with forest service officials saying the mine could cause irreversible damage to the natural land of…
Duluth's 'Stepping On Up' Supports 'Safe Zones' For Homeless
DULUTH, Minn. - Anyone who lives or travels in Duluth can see the signs of homelessness. “People are camping all over the city,” says Deb Holman, a Street Outreach Coordinator for CHUM…
Project Joy Gives $30,000 to Help Feed Kids This Summer
DULUTH, Minn. - Project Joy Northland has given out one of their largest one-time lump sum donations. Union Gospel Mission, the Duluth Area Family YMCA, and CHUM each received 10-thousand dollars, which will go…
2 Juvenile Males Arrested For Separate Shootings In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- Two juvenile males were arrested Thursday afternoon after they were suspected of being involved in separate shootings in Duluth. One of the shootings happened Wednesday night outside between Green Mill and Adventure Zone on the 300 block…
Officials: US To Send Rocket Systems, Other Aid To Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will send another $450 million in military aid to Ukraine, including some additional medium-range rocket systems, U.S. officials said Thursday. The latest package will include four High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, and…
LGBTQ Students Would Get New Protections Under Biden Plan
(AP) -- The rights of LGBTQ students would become enshrined in federal law and victims of campus sexual assault would gain new protections under new rules proposed by the Biden administration on Thursday. The proposal, announced on the 50th anniversary of…
