Tuesday Afternoon Update
DULUTH, Minn. -- Here is your news and weather update for Tuesday!
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Ukrainian Fighters: Russian Forces Storming Mariupol Plant
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces Tuesday began storming the steel mill containing the last pocket of resistance in Mariupol, Ukrainian defenders said, just as scores of civilians evacuated from the bombed-out plant over the weekend reached relative safety in…
Biden Blasts ‘Radical’ Draft, Warns Other Rights Threatened
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday blasted what he called a “radical” leaked draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court is poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, warning that a “whole range of…
Employers Post Record 11.5 Million Job Openings In March
WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers posted a record 11.5 million job openings in March, meaning the United States now has an unprecedented two job openings for every person who is unemployed. The latest data released Tuesday by the the Bureau of…
12-Unit Apartment Building Catches Fire In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - An apartment building fire in Duluth has displaced multiple tenants. The fire was reported around 10:15 p.m. Monday on the 600 block of West 2nd Street. A resident woke up to sounds of smoke detectors, according…
UMD Students Hold 'Duluth Power Dialogue' Discussing Environmental Justice
DULUTH, Minn.- Young environmentalists over at UMD kept the conversation around climate change fresh today with the help of a unique friend. This larger-than-life owl puppet made by the Magic Smelt Puppet Troupe helped…
Lake Superior College Spring Art Show
Art created by more than 200 students is on display at Lake Superior College. The Spring Art show includes ceramics, metal art Jewelry, sculptures, paintings, and photography. Each student was allowed to pick two…
Ursa Minor Among Businesses Excited to be Part of Homegrown's Comeback Track
DULUTH, Minn.- After an exciting first verse of Homegrown Music Festival’s comeback track Sunday the music kept flowing through the Lincoln Park Craft District Monday. And businesses like Ursa Minor Brewing again couldn't…
Superior Cannabis Company Opens Tower Ave Location
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A CBD store has just popped up in superior's downtown, the owner's 3rd location after Canal Park and Austin, Minnesota. Superior Cannabis Company opened up shop on Tower Avenue on May 1st.…
Memorial Day Parade Organizers Looking for More Participants
DULUTH, MN - The Duluth Women of Today are once again hosting Duluth’s annual Memorial Day Parade coming up on May 30th. They currently have about 20 groups and businesses signed up to…
Filmmaking in the Northland: Lost 40 Studios Wraps Up Production of Canusa Street
CHISHOLM, Minn. - "It has been an incredible process. Filmmaking should not be this smooth, I have kept waiting, when is the second shoe gonna drop, when is some like chaos moment going to…
Report: Draft Opinion Suggests Supreme Court Will Overturn Roe v. Wade
WASHINGTON (AP) — A draft opinion circulated among Supreme Court justices suggests that earlier this year a majority of them had thrown support behind overturning the 1973 case Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a report published…
UWS to Hold In-Person Commencement Ceremony
SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- College students work long and hard to reach the day they walk across the stage, but many weren't able to enjoy their graduations in the traditional way as ceremonies went virtual over the…
Proctor Golf Course Open to Public
PROCTOR, Minn.-- It's officially tee-time in the Northland again, as golf courses are opening back up for those eager to back out on the green. The Proctor Golf Course officially opened today, with…
Dermatology Duluth Holds Free Skin Cancer Screenings for Melanoma Monday
DULUTH, Minn. - Monday, health experts raised awareness and helped out the public on the first day of skin cancer awareness month. It's called Melanoma Monday and Dermatology Duluth was holding free SPOTme skin cancer…
Frontline Workers Will Get Bonus Checks By Summer, Minnesota Officials Say
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - It will take 10-12 weeks before Minnesota workers who were on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic receive bonus checks, Gov. Tim Walz's administration officials estimate. State officials expect 667,000 people from 15 eligible industries will…
GoFundMe Created For Family After Superior Woman Dies From Train Accident
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A GoFundMe has been created for the family of Hayleigh Grace Turner, the woman who died after she was hit by a train in Superior. FOX21 has confirmed through the family that the GoFundMe is authentic. Donations…
Report Calls Out Abuse Of Social Media By Minneapolis Police
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Among the scathing findings of an investigation launched after the police killing of George Floyd is that Minneapolis police used covert or bogus social media accounts to monitor Black individuals and groups despite having no clear public safety rationale…
State Office Created To Reduce Rates Of Missing And Murdered Indigenous People Lacks Access To Key Data
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The newly formed Minnesota Office for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) has been in the works for years with hopes of providing a lifeline for families searching for their loved ones. "I’m hoping that we decrease the…
Live Interview: Duluth East Theatre Students Talk Production Of 'Harvey'
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth East High School theatre students joined FOX 21's Dan Hanger during the 7 a.m. hour Monday to talk about their upcoming performances of "Harvey," which is a play that was made…
Duluth Junk Hunt: From Trash To Treasure
DULUTH, Minn. - Thousands returned to the DECC to go treasure hunting through some so-called trash at the 10th annual Duluth Junk Hunt, which benefited 2nd Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank this year. FOX…
Monday's Lunchtime Update
DULUTH, Minn. -- Here's your Lunchtime Update of news and weather on this Monday!
Public Joins Friends, Relatives in Mourning Sean, Riana, Shiway, Sadie Barry
DULUTH, Minn.- Hundreds from the Duluth area and beyond joined relatives of the Barry Family at their Funeral Sunday as they shared their memories, paid their respects, and said farewell to Sean, Riana, Shiway, and…
Labor Unions, Community Hold International Worker Solidarity Rally
DULUTH, Minn.- Around the world, the first day of May is celebrated as May Day, which represents International Workers' Day. At the Harrison Community Center in Duluth's Lincoln Park neighborhood, roughly a…
'He Changed The Nation': Former VP Walter Mondale Honored At Memorial Service
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Former Vice President Walter Mondale was remembered by friends and family on Sunday as a man who fought for what was right and who loved Minnesota -- and was loved back by Minnesota. Speakers ranging from President Joe…
Caddy Shack's Indoor Golf Season Still In Full Swing
DULUTH, Minn. -- Mother Nature has not been forgiving this spring and its preventing golfers from hitting the green but you can still work on your swing with an indoor golf simulator. Caddy Shack…
24th Year of Duluth Homegrown Music Festival Returns
DULUTH, Minn. -- The homegrown music festival not only brings people together and highlights local talent during a week of wonderful music but the kickoff to the 24th year of it celebrates more than just…
Woman Found Dead On Tracks After Being Hit By Train In Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A woman in Superior was found dead on Saturday on the railroad tracks of private property, according to the Superior Police Department. The investigation is ongoing, but police say they do not believe foul play is involved…
Relatives Encourage Community to Join in Celebrating Lives of Barry Family at Funeral Sunday
DULUTH, Minn.- The community is asked to once again come together, this time to celebrate the lives of Sean, Rianna, Shiway, and Sadie Barry before they are laid to rest. The family is…
Families Get Active for 30th Healthy Kids Day at Duluth YMCA
DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday was the 30th Anniversary of the Duluth Area YMCA's largest one-day event, celebrating healthy lifestyles for families and kicking off the Y's Summer Schedule. FOX 21 Photojournalist Owen Zagrabelny takes…
