Kim Potter Trial Verdict: Guilty on All Counts
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The jury found former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter guilty on all counts in the deadly traffic stop shooting of Daunte Wright. The 12 jurors deliberated for around…
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Midday Update 12-23-21
FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ken Slama have bring you your midday news and weather.
Morning Update 12-23-21
FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ken Slama have the news and weather you need to head out the door.
US Adds Merck Pill as 2nd Easy-to-Use Drug Against COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. regulators have authorized a second pill against COVID-19, an antiviral drug from Merck that may help blunt the wave of infections driven by the omicron variant. The…
Potter Jury To Return Thursday For 4th Day Of Deliberations
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The jury at the trial of a suburban Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Black motorist Daunte Wright was to return Thursday for a fourth day of…
Former Gannucci's Owner Charged With Sexually Assaulting 2 Children
DULUTH, Minn. - The longtime owner of Gannucci's Italian Market in West Duluth is charged with sexually assaulting two children. William Kalligher, 61, is facing seven felonies, including one count of first-degree criminal sexual…
Duluth Salvation Army Hands Out Toys, Meals To Hundreds Of Families
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Salvation Army is the place to be this week for a lot of Christmas excitement. They're distributing hundreds of toys and meal kits to families who need a little…
Duluth Receives Highest Municipal Equality Index Score in its History
DULUTH, Minn. - In an annual survey conducted by the Human Rights Campaign to evaluate how inclusive 506 of the largest cities in America are, the City of Duluth has recorded its highest score since…
Chester Bowl Opens For Season
DULUTH, Minn. -- Chester Bowl has officially opened for the season on Wednesday. The popular ski hill opened this morning with the first people getting on the chair lift at 11 a.m. Members of Essentia…
Duluth's 'Sled Sheds' Are Back This Winter!
DULUTH, Minn. -The Duluth Parks and Rec has brought back "Sled Sheds" this winter. A free sledding opportunity, Sled Sheds can be utilized by anyone who wants to go out and have some fun in…
NAPA Auto Parts Gives Away $1,000 Certificates
DULUTH, Minn. -Nine lucky winners were awarded $1,000 gift certificates to be used at auto care centers around the Twin Ports. NAPA Auto Parts in west Duluth hosted the certificate giveaway today in light of…
Santa Visits Steve O'Neil Apartments
DULUTH, Minn. -The Steve O'Neil Apartments had a special visitor today. Santa Claus stopped by to visit with families in celebration of the holiday season. Children in attendance received gifts as well as cookies made…
Christmas Lighting Challenge Winners Announced
DULUTH, Minn. - Some of the best Christmas light displays in the Twin Ports region earned special recognition Wednesday. Over 2,700 voters helped to determine the winners of the 7th annual Christmas Lighting…
Businesses See Rush of Last Minute Holiday Shoppers
DULUTH, Minn. - With only a few more shopping days left before Christmas, businesses across the Northland are seeing plenty of last minute shoppers. At Fitger’s Mall, business managers say they have been…
Duluth Fire Department Warning About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
DULUTH, Minn. - The deaths of seven family members inside a Moorhead home due to carbon monoxide poisoning has the Duluth Fire Department reminding people to do their part to…
Midday Update 12-22-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021.
Blood Donors Needed to Avoid Delays in Patient Care
DULUTH, Minn. - The American Red Cross blood supply is at historically low levels and it continues to decline. Officials with the American Red Cross say if more donors don’t come out to give, hospitals may be forced to delay…
U.S. Economy Grew at 2.3% Rate in Q3, Up From Earlier Estimate
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. economy grew at a 2.3% rate in the third quarter according to a third and final estimate of the nation's economic growth for that period. But prospects for a solid rebound going forward are being…
U.S. Consumer Confidence Rises Despite Omicron, Higher Prices
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. consumer confidence rose this month as Americans shrugged off concerns about rising prices and COVID’-19's highly contagious omicron variant. The Conference Board, a business research group, said Wednesday that its consumer confidence index - which takes…
Potter Trial: Jurors Begin Third Day of Deliberations
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Jurors in the trial of a suburban Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Black motorist Daunte Wright have begun their third day of deliberations after a question to the judge suggested some are concerned they may…
Morning Update 12-22-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021.
Mask Mandate To Be Lifted For Superior School District Jan. 3
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior School District is ditching its mask mandate after the holiday break, Supt. Amy Starzecki said in an email Tuesday evening to the Spartan community. Starting Monday, Jan. 3, students, staff and visitors can choose whether…
Hartley Nature Center Hosts Winter Solstice Luminary Hike
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Parks and Recreation Department celebrated the Winter Solstice Tuesday with Hartley Nature Center. A half-mile loop was lit up for a luminary hike, along with hot chocolate, a photo booth…
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland Holds Holiday Gift Party
DULUTH, Minn. - Hundreds of teens with the Boys and Girls clubs of the Northland got to pick out a gift under the tree Tuesday thanks to FOX 21’s Gifts for Teens drive. Area…
Itasca County Health Officials Urge Caution Ahead of Holiday Gatherings
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - Interest in new COVID-19 vaccinations is slowing in Itasca County. Leaders with Itasca County Public Health say roughly 60 percent of eligible residents in the county are vaccinated, a number that…
Coffee Shops Enjoy Added Winter Business, Holiday Rush
DULUTH, Minn. - As temperatures drop and snow piles up, coffee shops have seen business pick up. At Amity Coffee, they say they are seeing more people coming in to enjoy a hot beverage over an…
New Snowfall Brightens Landscape, Doesn't Stop Dog Owners
DULUTH, Minn. - Several inches of snow Tuesday morning helped to make the Northland look more appropriate for the upcoming Christmas holiday. Most who were clearing it away from sidewalks and driveways had their…
DECC Covid Site Ready for Increased Testing Ahead of Christmas
DULUTH, Minn. -- As the Christmas weekend approaches, health experts are encouraging everybody to get tested beforehand at places like the DECC. More people have been testing at that site this week. The even…
Duluth Fire Department Ringing Bells for Salvation Army
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Salvation Army has enlisted the help of the Duluth Fire Department to make a final push for donations this holiday season. Current and former members of the department were at…
