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Monday Lunchtime Update

Here is Monday's Lunchtime Update from Fox 21's Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama. Bringing you your only local news and weather updates.

Warm Weather Brings Pups to Canal Park

DULUTH, Minn.-- The recent burst of warm weather has plenty of people getting outside to enjoy the sun, but it also tossed a bone to local dog owners to bring their furry friends…

5th Annual Paddle for the People 4K Kicks Off

SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- People of all ages were diving into the water early this morning for the 5th annual Paddle for the People 4k. Paddle for the People 4k is one of North Shore…

Lake Superior Days Comes Back to Barkers Island

SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- "The public should come to Lake Superior Day because it's a chance to be, on purpose, loving where we live and where we visit," Luciana Ranelli, Lake Superior Reserve education coordinator,…

'Day Out With Thomas' Returns To Duluth Depot This August

DULUTH, Minn. -- Thomas the Tank Engine is returning to the North Shore Scenic Railroad the first two weekends of August, and tickets are on sale now for the popular event. Click the…

Damning Report, New Footage Show Chaos Of Uvalde Response

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — A damning report and hours of body camera footage further laid bare the chaotic response to a mass shooting at a Uvalde elementary school, where hundreds of law enforcement officers massed but then waited to confront the…

Duluth Airshow Takes To The Blue Skies

DULUTH, Minn.-- Aviation lovers came out in the thousands to watch as planes took to the skies for Minnesota's largest airshow. A show that highlights the incredible skills of the U.S. Airforce. People…

The Guardian Angels of West Duluth Brings in Donations

DULUTH, Minn.-- The Guardian Angels of West Duluth organization held a Fill a Tent event over at Memorial Park. With a tent set up in the grass, they spent the day bringing in…

DSA Hosts First Ever Reskilling Festival

DULUTH, Minn.-- The Twin Ports Democratic Socialists of America chapter invited the public out for the first ever Community Reskilling Festival. Over at the Central Hillside Community Center, the DSA offered a variety…

Be Aware of Beach Advisories Along North Shore

DULUTH, Minn. - With hot weather expected the next several days, beaches in the Northland should be busy. There could be additional dangers than just the colder water temperatures along the North Shore. Earlier this…

More Campsites, Trails Reopen at Voyageur As Flood Waters Recede

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. - As flood waters along the Rainy Lake basin continue to drop from historic levels, conditions are improving at Voyageurs National Park. Maintenance staff have repaired the locator lake trail this week, allowing people to access this part…

Judge Says Vos Must Produce Requested Election Probe Records

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Dane County judge on Friday gave Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos a second chance to produce requested records involving the investigation of the 2020 election result in Wisconsin. The order was in response to a lawsuit by…

5 Injured In Crash Following Brooklyn Center Police Chase

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — Five people were injured after a police pursuit in a Minneapolis suburb Friday afternoon ended in a crash between a suspect with an outstanding warrant and a passing vehicle, authorities said. The incident began after…

First Splash Pad Event of the Summer

DULUTH, Minn.-- Duluth Parks and Recreations, and a Duluth Fire Department partnership, brought a fun outdoor water event to one local neighborhood on Friday. The first pop up splash fest of the summer was hosted…

Reader Fest Comes to Bayfront

DULUTH, Minn.-- The Reader newspaper hosted their 25th anniversary with the Reader Fest Summer Festival Friday, over at Bayfront. The locally found newspaper's wanted to bring the community out to showcase a variety of local…

Street Dance Kicks Off in Downtown Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.-- Duluth's annual Street Dance kicked off this evening to celebrate with Sidewalk Days. The 100 block of East First Street came alive with music and dancing, thanks to Ace's in Duluth. Bands such…

Two Injured From Flash Fire At Superior Refinery

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Two contractors were injured at Superior Refinery today due to a flash fire. Cenovus says construction activity led to the fire around 1:20 this afternoon. It was quickly extinguished with assistance from the Superior Fire Department. The…

Lift Bridge Charter Association Donates Boats To Take First Responders Fishing

DULUTH, Minn. --Friday the Lift Bridge Charter Association donated seven charter fishing boats to a good cause. They went to the statewide organization "Heroes Helping Heroes". The charter association worked with James…

Duluth Airshow Advises People to Prepare for Traffic

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Airshow is set to take flight this weekend, but if you're not attending by plane, you might want to prepare for the ground-level traffic. "people come at the same time…

Superior Officer Arrested After Fatal Driving Crash

SUPERIOR, Wi. -- A Superior Police Officer has been arrested after a fatal car crash Friday morning. He is being held on suspicion of homicide for allegedly driving while intoxicated. Police Chief Nicholas Alexander…

Fentanyl Contributes To Rise In Minnesota Overdose Deaths

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The number of people who died of drug overdoses in Minnesota climbed by more than 20% last year. State Department of Health records show at least 1,286 people in Minnesota died of overdoses in 2021.…

Biden Tells Dems To Quickly Pass Pared-Down Economic Package

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden seemed to bow Friday to Sen. Joe Manchin’s demand for a slimmed-down economic package, telling Democrats to quickly push the measure through Congress so families could “sleep easier” and enjoy the health care savings…

Vigil Held For Man Killed By Minneapolis Police In Standoff

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Several dozen people gathered for a vigil outside a Minneapolis apartment building where police fatally shot a man during an hourslong standoff that began with gunfire before officers arrived. Family members and friends on Thursday night mourned the death…

Police Chief: Superior Officer Arrested In Fatal Crash

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- According to the Superior Police Department, a fatal crash occurred involving one of it's officers who was allegedly intoxicated. In a press release, Police Chief Nicholas Alexander said that around 1:15 Friday morning a severe crash happened…

Biden Says He Raised Khashoggi Murder With Crown Prince

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — President Joe Biden said he raised the murder of Jamal Khashoggi at the beginning of his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday. “I said, very straightforwardly, for an American president to…

House Voting To Restore Abortion Rights, Senate Odds Dim

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has voted to restore abortion rights nationwide in Democrats’ first legislative response to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade. The bill has little chance of becoming law, with the necessary support lacking in the 50-50…