Friday's Lunchtime Update
Here are some of your headlines on this Friday, as well as an update on the weather.
Latest Headlines
Update: Superior Police Give All Clear After Investigating Suspicious Devices
Update: Superior police have given the all clear involving the suspicious devices. The department posted on its Facebook last night saying, "The Marathon County Bomb Squad has determined the items found in the 1600 block of Baxter Ave. are not…
Pilgrim Lutheran Church Holds Bingo Fundraiser For Ukraine
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- As the war in Ukraine tragically continues and displaces the lives of many people, a local church in Superior is doing what they can to help out. The Pilgrim Lutheran Church on…
9/11 War Exhibit at Depot this Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. -- A new exhibit is debuting at the depot tonight, to honor and remember the victims and the heroes of 911, along with those who served in the war that followed. The Saint…
Duluth Task Force Helping Address Safety Downtown
DULUTH, Minn. -- Downtown Duluth has so much to offer from the bar and restaurant scene, to live performances at different venues, and Mayor Larson has assembled a task force to continue developing downtown…
First Collaborative Student Job Fair Held in Hermantown
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Hermantown high school students got their chance to search for summer work Thursday in the hallways of their school. More than two dozen businesses and organizations took part in the…
Duluth Pack Unveils Legacy Pack, Commemorates 140th Year in Business
DULUTH, Minn. - The official item commemorating Duluth Pack’s 140th year in business is now for sale. The Legacy Pack was unveiled at their store today, complete with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The…
UMD Host CEHSP Research and Scholarship Showcase
DULUTH, Minn. - From studying how a child might gaze at a humanoid robots to measuring a person's enjoyment of their first romantic kiss, several dozen UMD students got their chance to showcase their…
Drought Conditions End in Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - The persistent spring days of cold temperatures, scattered with rain and snow showers, may not be the most pleasant. However, they have helped to eliminate all drought conditions across the…
Minnesota Extends Temporary Ban On Poultry Events Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
(FOX 9) - Minnesota’s ban on poultry events has been extended until June 1 amid the outbreak of bird flu in the state. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health last month enacted a temporary ban on poultry exhibitions, including swaps, fairs, and other…
Live Interview: Nearly 15 Years Of Rubber Chicken Theater
DULUTH, Minn. -- Rubber Chicken Theater in Duluth has been around since 2008, and the team of talent behind the sketches, live reads and plays is showing no signs of slowing down. Click…
One-On-One: Duluth Pack CEO Talks 140 Years Of USA-Made Company
DULUTH, Minn. -- Homegrown Duluth Pack is the oldest canvas and leather bag/pack maker in the USA, and the company is celebrating its 140th anniversary with a limited edition Legacy Pack. FOX 21's Dan…
Moderna Seeks To Be 1st With COVID Shots For Littlest Kids
Moderna is asking U.S. regulators to open its COVID-19 vaccine to the nation's youngest children. Kids under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for vaccination. Frustrated parents are waiting impatiently for a chance to protect…
WI Conservation Congress Respondents Support 350-Wolf Limit
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A majority of respondents to the Wisconsin Conservation Congress' spring survey say they support limiting the state's wolf population to 350 animals. The congress is an influential group of sportspeople who advise the state Department of…
Lawmakers Reach Deal On Unemployment Insurance, 'Hero Pay'
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota legislative leaders have reached a deal to refill the state’s unemployment insurance trust fund and to pay bonuses to frontline workers. The tentative agreement includes $2.7 billion…
Chauvin Appeals Murder Conviction For Killing George Floyd
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The former Minneapolis police officer found guilty of murder in the killing of George Floyd has appealed his conviction, saying among other things that the jury was intimidated by ongoing sometimes violent protests and prejudiced by excessive…
Seven Northland Teams Participating in Minnesota State High School Clay Target League This Spring
PROCTOR, Minn. - The Hermantown Trap Shooting Team is one of seven clay target teams in the area competing in the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League this spring. 62 Hawks are…
Duluth Junk Hunt Celebrates 10th Year at DECC
DULUTH, Minn. -- An event at the DECC this weekend is helping some people out with their spring cleaning and helping others find diamonds in the rough. The annual Junk Hunt makes its first appearance…
Drive-By Shooting Almost Hits Infant, Neighbors Respond
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth police are looking for the suspect who they say targeted a home and shot at it multiple times last night in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, with the bullets narrowly missing…
Speaker at UWS Brings Many Supporters, Protestors
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Matt Walsh, a speaker with conservative views was invited by a student group on the UW-Superior campus called Young Americans for Freedom, and while those in support of him sat inside…
Duluth Parks and Recreation Announces Chester Creek Concert Lineup
DULUTH, Minn. - Another sign that summer is just around the corner is this year's lineup announcement for the Chester Creek Concert Series. Duluth Parks and Recreation announced their lineup for the 39th annual…
North By North Film Festival Begins at Zeitgeist
DULUTH, Minn. - If you're a film lover, this is the perfect week to stop by Zeitgeist for the North By North Film Festival. The five day festival kicked off Wednesday with an opening…
The Garden Wedding and Event Center Celebrates Grand Opening
DULUTH, Minn. - On Wednesday, a new era is beginning at The Garden Wedding and Event Center with its official grand opening. The space, which was previously known as Grandma's Sports Garden Bar and…
RV Dealers Prepping for Busy Season of Sales & Services
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - While spring-like weather is taking its time to reach the Northland, RV dealerships are preparing for a busy season. Bullyan RV in Hermantown says now is the time for owners…
Second Harvest Receives $20,000 Donation from Miller Hill Subaru
DULUTH, Minn. - Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank will be able to provide around 60-thousand meals thanks to a donation from Miller Hill Subaru. The dealership picked them as the latest…
Duluth School Board, Teachers Union, And Paraprofessionals Agree To New Contract
DULUTH, Minn. -- A new contract for the teachers union and paraprofessionals was approved by the Duluth school board on Tuesday. The Duluth Federation Of Teachers, along with paraprofessionals, reached an agreement with the board to receive 2.25% raises for…
14-Year-Old Charged With First-Degree Murder In Killing Of Lily Peters
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (FOX 9) - The State of Wisconsin has requested a $1 million bond for the 14-year-old boy accused of killing 10-year-old Lily Peters. In a hearing Wednesday afternoon, the state alleges the suspect left the home the two were at…
Live Interview: New Incentives Offered To Recruit, Retain Duluth Police Officers
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police Lt. Steve Ring, who has been on the department for more than 20 years, stopped by FOX 21 during the 7 a.m. hour to talk to Dan Hanger…
