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Morning Update 4-12-22

Here's your Morning Update from FOX 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama.

Legalizing Medical Marijuana In Wisconsin Gets First Public Hearing

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Republican-authored bill to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin will be getting its first public hearing next week, achieving one goal of backers even though the measure will not pass this year. The Legislature has adjourned…

Plea Deal Rejected By 3 Ex-Officers In George Floyd's Death

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Prosecutors have revealed that they offered plea deals to three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd, but say the defendants rejected them. Judge Peter Cahill held a Monday evening…

Zeitgeist Excited To Launch 'North By North International Film Festival'

DULUTH, Minn. – Excitement is building for the first film festival at Zeitgeist Arts Center in Duluth later this month. The North by North International Film Festival will feature 80 films by up-and-coming filmmakers…

Duluth Council Unanimously Supports State Surplus Money for 148th Fighter Wing in First In-Person Meeting in 2 Years

DULUTH, Minn.- After two years of virtual meetings Duluth's City Council returned to City Hall in person, where they unanimously showed support for using extra state funds to maintain and upgrade the 148th…

KYN: Benders Shoes New Location in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - "Ever since we came to Duluth we've had really good customer interaction. They've been really happy with the service we provide and the products we bring," Benders Shoes Owner, Craig Bender says.…

Duluth Ukulele Community Strum Jam Session

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Ukulele Community Strum group got together tonight for a jam session, as they do every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. The group formed five years ago, and plays…

Duluth Woman Flies To Poland-Ukraine Border With Medical Supplies For Refugees

DULUTH, Minn. - A Duluthian born and raised in Ukraine left the Duluth International Airport Monday for the border of Poland and Ukraine with all types of medical supplies as Russian forces continue their deadly…

Duluth Fire Dept: Sunday Grass Fire a Reminder Brush Burns Easier in Spring

DULUTH, Minn.- A brush fire Sunday out in Gary New Duluth is a reminder, firefighters say, that we're entering one of the seasons where grass and wildland fires are common. According to firefighters out…

The Duluth Lions Club Pancake Day Event is Back May 5th

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Lions Club's annual Pancake Day is back for it's 63rd year. Last held 2019, pancake day is one of the lions club's biggest fundraisers raising money for programs that assist…

St. Lukes Looking for COVID-19 Study Participants

DULUTH, Minn.-- St. Lukes has partnered with the CDC and five other research sites for a study that will look into how COVID-19 moves through populations of people. St. Lukes is welcoming…

CHUM to Give Away Three-Hundred Easter Hams

DULUTH, Minn.-- A juicy ham is typically a staple in the dinner table during Easter Sunday, and this week, the CHUM food shelf is handing them out to anyone who wants to take one…

New Tourism Campaign Titled "Love it Like We Do"

DULUTH, Minn.-- A new marketing campaign for Duluth tourism debuted ahead of the summer season, with the rollout hosted by the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, at the DECC earlier today. The new…

Dungeon's End Spirit Valley Neighborhood Game Store Closing

Locally Owned Game Shop in Spirit Valley Neighborhood Closes It's Doors After 12 Years

DULUTH, Minn.--One of the only stores in Duluth where you can find a wide variety of games, was open for business for the last time today. Dungeon's end…

Biden Aims At ‘Ghost Gun’ Violence With New Federal Rule

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday took fresh aim at ghost guns, the privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up in violent crimes, as he struggles to break past gun-control opposition to address firearm deaths. Speaking…

Midday Update 4-11-22

News and weather for this Monday, April 11 from FOX 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama.

Minneapolis Schools Shift to Longer Days to Make Up for Teachers Strike

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - As students in Minneapolis prepare for longer instructional days, one high school is asking for an exception. Starting Monday, 42 minutes will be added to the school day across the district. In addition, two weeks will be added…

Evers Vetoes More Than 40 Republican-Backed Bills

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed more than 40 Republican authored bills, while he signed a bipartisan measure that provides funding for the construction of…

Minnesota Plans To Pay Athletes For Academic Success

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The University of Minnesota plans to start paying its athletes for doing well in the classroom. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that Minnesota Athletics Director Mark Coyle announced the move Friday. The NCAA currently allows schools to…

Minneapolis Mural Of Pop Icon Prince To Be Finished In June

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A downtown Minneapolis mural honoring pop superstar Prince will be unveiled in June. Officials with the Crown Our Prince project say the painting is scheduled to begin on May…

Pj's Rescue Sets up Pet and Sip at Tap on Tower

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- If you enjoy getting a drink on a Sunday, picture doing it with puppies. Pj's rescue set up an event called Pet and Sip, to try to connect their animals with "fur-ever"…

Troop 25 Boy Scouts Giving Back In Conservation Service Project

DULUTH, Minn. -- Sunday evening over in West Duluth, Scouts of Troop 25 got together to continue working on their conservation service projects. Last spring the scouts visited the Sax-Zim Bog, and this spring,…

Superior High School Student's Senior Project Raising Money for Firefighters

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A Superior High School senior took her senior project to new heights, highlighting the Superior Fire Department in a calendar that has raised money going towards the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Paige…

Spring is in the Air at Gooseberry Falls

TWO HARBORS, Minn. - The water is flowing at Gooseberry and people were out and about taking in the warmth of spring while enjoying the sights and sounds of the crashing waterfalls. Fox 21's Mason…

Shrine Circus Wraps Up 100th Year

DULUTH, Minn. - The AAD Shrine Circus wrapped up Sunday, bringing its 100th year anniversary to a close. Sunday was the circus's third and final show at Amsoil Arena, bringing in a large crowd to…

Minnesota Twins Offering Tickets as Low as $4 if Bought Before Midnight Tuesday

MINNESOTA- As baseball season begins, the Minnesota Twins are offering fans extremely low prices on regular-season home games, for a limited time. Through midnight Tuesday, April 21, and while supplies last, Upper-Level tickets will be available for $4, and Lower-Level…