Midday Update 2-8-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
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Two Arrested in Duluth Drug Bust
DULUTH, Minn. - Two men were arrested last week after authorities found weapons and 57 grams of methamphetamine during a search warrant at a residence in Lincoln Park. According to a Tuesday news release, the Duluth Police Department, Lake Superior…
Amir Locke’s Cousin Arrested in Probe That Led to Fatal Raid
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Authorities arrested Amir Locke's 17-year-old cousin in connection with the homicide investigation that led police to the Minneapolis apartment where a SWAT team officer fatally shot Locke while conducting a search warrant. The St. Paul Police Department…
Morning Update 2-8-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
City Crews Responding to Water Main Break in Chester Park
DULUTH, Minn. - City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Chester Park neighborhood. The break was reported Tuesday morning and is located at the Mt. Royal Shopping Circle. City officials say water…
Duluth Opens City's First-Ever Permanent Warming Center in Lincoln Park
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth opened its first-ever permanent warming center Monday, located in Lincoln Park. While acknowledging the major step forward in bringing more people across the city inside from the cold, advocates said…
Hibbing PD Chooses Winning Name For New K-9
HIBBING, Minn. -- The Hibbing Police Department has a name for its new K-9 who will work in electronic detection. Meet Dottie, the chosen name for this beautiful 2-year-old black lab who is completing K-9 training in Indiana. The winning…
New Lincoln Park Coffee, Tea Shop Attracting Roasters from Across the U.S.
DULUTH, Minn. - They’re beverages enjoyed all year long in the Northland, however, a hot cup of tea or coffee on a bitter winter day can be satisfying beyond words. “This is exactly what I…
'Unity Fund' Launches In Twin Ports To Strengthen African Heritage Communities
To celebrate Black History Month, the Unity Fund has launched in the Twin Ports to help strengthen African Heritage communities through current and future projects. The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation and the Ordean…
Outdoor Enthusiasts Flock To Gooseberry Falls
GOOSEBERRY FALLS, Minn. -- While it's only Monday, people are flocking to Gooseberry Falls to take in all of its winter beauty. We caught some people strapping on their cross-country skis, snowshoes, and more. The…
Majority of Jobs Lost During Pandemic Recovered, Twin Ports Employers Still Short on Labor, Officials Say
DULUTH, Minn.- The Twin Ports job market is headed in the right direction. That's according to Duluth Workforce Development officials, who say 76% of the jobs lost since the pandemic began have been recovered.…
Burn Awareness Week
DULUTH, Minn. - Monday is the start of Burn Awareness week and this year the focus is on cooking safety in the kitchen. The Duluth Fire Department says when you're cooking, minimize distractions and always…
CherryRoad Media Launches 'Lake County Press'
LAKE COUNTY, Minn. - Lake County has gotten its journalism voice back with a new weekly paper distributed on Saturdays. This comes after the Lake County News Chronicle shut down in the spring of 2020.…
Duluth Public Schools and Marnita's Table share Community Feedback on School Resource Officers and Safety in Schools
DULUTH, Minn. - Last May, the Duluth School district hired Marnita's Table to conduct a participatory action research survey to better understand how the community feels about police officers in schools. On Monday, the results…
Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines To Merge
DENVER, Colo. - Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines announced a merger on Monday in a $2.9 billion cash-and-stock deal that would create the fifth-largest airline in the United States, making Spirit Airlines’ stock soar on Wall Street. Frontier Group Holdings,…
Author Raising Funds For Suicide Prevention
DULUTH, Minn. - As author Thomas Fellows says, the main thesis of this book, "Mrs. Dubose's Last Wish: The Art of Embracing Suffering," is that while 99% of the world tries to avoid…
Two Arrested in Connection to Shooting Incident in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Two people have been arrested in connection to a shooting incident that took place in Superior over the weekend. According to the Superior Police Department, on Friday officers responded to the 700 block of Bridge Avenue…
2nd Guilty Plea Planned in Alleged Plot To Kidnap Whitmer
DETROIT (AP) - Records show another man charged in an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has agreed to plead guilty. That would leave four to face trial in March and give prosecutors a second insider who could…
Midday Update 2-7-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, February 7, 2022.
Wisconsin Couple Claims $316 Million Powerball Prize
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A couple from northeastern Wisconsin have claimed $316 million won in a Powerball drawing last month. The Wisconsin Lottery said Monday that Tammy and Cliff Webster split a $632.6…
Trial of 3 Cops in Floyd Killing To Resume After COVID Pause
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s rights is expected to resume after it was paused because one of the defendants tested positive for COVID-19. The court never…
Morning Update 2-7-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, February 7, 2022.
Amir Locke Protesters Seek Acting Police Chief’s Resignation
MINNEAPOLIS - A caravan of vehicles drove through Minneapolis demanding justice in the death of Amir Locke, the 22-year old Black man who was fatally shot by Minneapolis police as officers served a…
Chester Bowl Celebrates 54th Alpine Races with 93 Competitors, $30K Donation
DULUTH, Minn.- While Olympic skiers took to the slopes in Beijing Sunday, some younger athletes tackled the slopes at Chester Bowl in Duluth, for the 54th Annual Kiwanis Alpine Ski Races. “To see…
Charges Still Pending In Duluth's First Homicide Of 2022
DULUTH, Minn. - Charges are still pending in Duluth’s first homicide of the year that happened almost one month ago. St. Louis County Attorney Kim Maki told FOX 21 her office is still waiting…
Duluth YMCA Bans Official, Stands with Girl Wearing 'Black Lives Matter' Swimsuit
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Duluth YMCA has banned an independent volunteer official from all future swim meets after that person nearly disqualified a young girl for wearing a swimsuit sporting the words "Black Lives Matter”…
Mayor's Office, Reception Room Renovated, More Secure
DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 got a first look inside the newly renovated Mayor's Reception Room and Mayor's Office at Duluth City Hall. For decades, the Reception Room was dark and very outdated…
Snowmobiling Blizzard Tour Raises More Than $1.5 Million To Support Those With ALS
PROCTOR, Minn. -- The Black Woods Blizzard Tour just raised more than $1.5 million to support the needs of those diagnosed with ALS. The three-day snowmobiling ride ran from this past Thursday through Saturday. Riders go up to Lake Vermillion,…
Lundeen Productions, Women's Expo Hold Hygiene Drive for Safe Haven
DULUTH, Minn. -- With the Women’s Expo coming up in 2 weeks, Lundeen Productions is bringing back their hygiene drive to help support the Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center. Women, children and sometimes…
Animal Allies Drawing Attention to Shelter Through Tik Tok
DULUTH, Minn. -- Animal Allies is using their social media platforms as well as new partnerships to encourage more donations for animals after the pandemic. Donations were one of the many areas…
