Morning Update 2-3-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, February 3, 2022.
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City Crews Responding to Water Main Break in Spirit Valley
DULUTH, Minn. - City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Spirit Valley neighborhood. The break was reported Thursday morning and is located in front of 332 North 57th Avenue West. City officials…
Biden Says Is Leader Killed During Us Raid in Syria
ATMEH, Syria (AP) - President Joe Biden says the leader of the Islamic State group has been killed in Syria during an operation by an elite U.S. military force. A U.S. official says…
'Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show' Coming To DECC
DULUTH, Minn. - Riverdance is coming to Duluth! The '25th Anniversary Show' will tap your hearts out May 24 at the DECC. Tickets for the high-energy international Irish dance phenomenon start at $55 and are…
23rd Annual Black Woods Blizzard Tour Takes Off
PROCTOR, Minn. -- A big group of snowmobilers will be heading out in cold conditions Thursday morning raising money for a good cause. They’ll be taking off for the Black Wood’s Blizzard Tour, which…
Councilors Approve $200k to Support Childcare
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The City of Superior is taking a financial step forward to try to close the childcare shortage gap. Councilors have approved 200,000 dollars of state and local fiscal recovery funds to…
Sen. Smith Introduces Legislation to Improve Veteran Hearing Benefits
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Senator Tina Smith (D) is trying her hardest to make sure veterans have quick, easy access to obtaining care for hearing loss. Smith recently introduced legislation to reduce…
Cold Front Duluth Returns to Bayfront Festival Park
DULUTH, Minn. - After taking last year off due to the pandemic, Duluth Parks and Recreation will be holding their annual Cold Front Duluth event at Bayfront Festival Park Saturday. “We’re just excited…
UMD Hosts Annual Outdoor Job Fair
DULUTH, Minn. - Students at University of Minnesota-Duluth got their chance to find employment for the upcoming summer season. Around 30 organizations took part in the university’s annual outdoor job fair Wednesday, which…
Superior Police Receive Reach Bags to Help Kids at Emergency Sites
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Superior Police Department is the latest emergency responders in Wisconsin to get a donation from Reach a Child. The Madison-based organizations gave them 35 backpacks, one for each…
City of Duluth Gives Update on Gas Line Incident That Caused Thousands of Residents to Turn Down Their Thermostats
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is providing more details about last week's gas line incident that had thousands of residents turning down their thermostats after a contractor hit a gas line within the can of worms project in…
No Motive Revealed in Shooting That Killed Minnesota Student
RICHFIELD, Minn. (AP) - Authorities say they have not established a motive in a shooting outside a suburban Minneapolis school that left one student dead and another critically injured. The students were shot…
Shooting Outside Milwaukee High School Leaves 5 Wounded
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Five people have been shot and wounded outside a Milwaukee high school where an evening basketball game reportedly was taking place. Police say four teenage girls and a woman were shot about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday near Rufus…
Police Shoot Man in Downtown Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minneapolis police officer fatally shot a male who authorities say had a loaded gun in his hand. Interim police Chief Amelia Huffman says the shooting happened at about 7…
Midday Update 2-2-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
Trial of 3 Cops in Floyd Death Delayed by COVID-19 Diagnosis
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s rights was abruptly recessed on Wednesday after one of the defendants tested positive for COVID-19. Judge Paul Magnuson says the court is…
JJ Astor, Bowery Bros. to Receive Rebranding, $500,000 in Renovations
DULUTH, Minn. - A Twin Cities-based restaurant company is looking to invest over a half-million dollars into the two restaurants associated with the iconic Radisson hotel in Duluth. Purpose Driven Restaurants will be taking…
Morning Update 2-2-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — There will be six more weeks of winter, Punxsutawney Phil predicted as he emerged from his burrow Wednesday to perform his Groundhog Day duties. Thousands of people from around…
Biden Sending More Troops to Europe Amid Ukraine Tension
BRUSSELS (AP) - President Joe Biden is sending about 2,000 troops from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Poland and Germany this week and sending part of an infantry Stryker…
Washington’s NFL Team Unveils New Name as Commanders
(AP) - Washington’s NFL team is now known as the Commanders. The new name was unveiled 18 months after the once-storied franchise dropped its old moniker following decades of criticism that it was…
Olympic Curler John Shuster to Carry US Flag at Opening Ceremony
DULUTH, Minn. - U.S. Curling Team skip John Shuster has been elected as Team USA's male flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony at the 2022 Winter Olympics. This is the first time in…
Anderson Wins His 4th Beargrease Under Tough Trail Conditions
GRAND PORTAGE, Minn. - 2022's John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon was one to remember, with a recurring champion reclaiming his title -- a rookie just behind him, and a race trail that gave teams a…
Congdon Elementary Hosts Little Beargrease for First Graders
FOX21's Adam Jagunich takes us to Congdon Elementary for the school's own Beargrease for first graders!
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Prepares For the Valentines Rush
DULUTH, Minn. -- The most romantic day of the year is upon us and the countdown is on for shops to get orders ready to celebrate the special day. Valentine ’s Day is a…
Spirit Mountain Looking To Hire As One Of Many Businesses Hit By Staffing Shortage
DULUTH, Minn. - Ideal weather conditions have plenty of people going to Spirit Mountain to enjoy some outdoor fun. The attraction is doing its best to keep everything open despite having staffing issues with fewer…
7 Water Main Breaks in Morgan Park
DULUTH, Minn. -- More than a half-dozen water main breaks in the Morgan Park neighborhood have kept Duluth City crews busy since 8:30 Tuesday morning. The first break put too much pressure on other…
Larsmont Cottages hosts Chinese New Year Meal
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - It's officially the year of the Tiger as Tuesday kicked off the Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year. The Ledge Rock Grille at the Larsmont Cottages in…
Shipping Up In the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. -- Well the numbers are in, the shipping season bounced back this past year after the pandemic dragged it down in 2020, with almost 30 percent more tons of product coming through the…
New Business in Superior Sells Vehicle Audio Equipment, Accessories
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A new business in Superior is available to help people get the best sound from their vehicles, whether it’s their car, truck, SUV, UTV, ATV, motorcycle or boat. Soundtronics offers a variety…
