Morning Update 12-14-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, December 14, 2021.
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Medical Providers Encourage People Resume Cancer Screenings
DULUTH, Minn. - One of the many effects the pandemic has created is that fewer people have gone in for cancer screenings. Medical providers say that trend is starting to reverse, but they are advocating…
16th Annual Holiday Window and Lighting Display Contest Winners Announced
DULUTH, Minn. - The winners have been announced for the Greater Downtown Council’s 16th Annual Holiday Window and Lighting Display Contest. Nineteen local businesses participated in this year's contest. Official judging took place November 19 through November 23 and winners…
Unseasonable Weather Not Wanted at Lester-Amity Chalet
DULUTH, Minn. -- The unseasonably warm days are adding a little concern about the longevity of this winter's ski and snowboarding season. At Lester-Amity chalet in Duluth the warmer weather can ruin ski trails. The…
Duluth Heights Outdoor Ice Rink Fully Operated By Community
DULUTH, Minn. -- What better way to grow up as a hockey player than getting to do it outdoors, any time you want, with some of your best friends. One outdoor association continues to develop…
New Kenwood Plaza Building Proposal
DULUTH, Minn. -- The potential for a new building to go up in Duluth’s Kenwood Plaza is just a day away from being decided. The developer wants to build a 1,200 square foot retail or…
Twin Ports Napa Auto Care Centers Holiday Giveaway
DULUTH, Minn. -- If you have car problems right now, you could land some free money just in time for the holidays! Nine NAPA Auto Centers in the Twin Ports including Brad's Auto…
Red Cross Sending Northlanders to Kentucky for Recovery Efforts
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Northland Division of the Red Cross will be sending down volunteers to assist with the tornado relief in Kentucky. Three Duluth-area volunteers are heading out today, and one Iron…
Duluth's Assistant Fire Chief Receives High Honor Of Clarence Maddy Award
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth's Assistant Fire Chief was recently awarded one of the highest honors a city employee can receive. Duluth's Assistant Fire Chief, Clint Reff was recognized with the Clarence Maddy Award, which is…
Air Force Discharges 27 for Refusal To Get COVID Vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots. The Air…
Jill Biden To Meet With Families, Victims of Parade Crash
(AP) - First lady Jill Biden is planning to meet with families of victims and others who were at a Christmas parade in suburban Milwaukee where six people were killed and dozens were injured after an SUV plowed through the…
Carlton County Man Charged With Murder
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn - A 65-year-old Carlton County man arrested Friday afternoon for the alleged shooting death of his 62-year-old wife has now been formally charged with intentional second-degree murder. The Carlton County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to…
Chauvin Expected To Plead Guilty in Floyd Civil Rights Case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin appears to be on the verge of pleading guilty to violating George Floyd’s civil rights. A federal docket entry on Monday shows that a hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday for…
Thousands Without Heat, Water After Tornadoes Kill Dozens
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky's governor said that at least 64 people were killed in the state during a devastating cluster of tornadoes. At least 14 people are dead in four other states:…
Midday Update 12-13-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Dec. 13, 2021.
Twinkling Tuesday Tours Return to Superior's Fairlawn Mansion
SUPERIOR, Wis. - You can once again enjoy the Christmas decorations at Fairlawn Mansion during the annual Twinkling Tuesdays tour. This self-guided tour lets you roam the home at your own pace while…
Morning Update 12-13-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Dec. 13, 2021.
Potter Trial Opens 2nd Week With Wright Autopsy Details
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The trial of a Minnesota police officer charged with the shooting death of Daunte Wright has opened its second week of testimony with an assistant medical examiner explaining his autopsy. The 20-year-old Black motorist was slain on…
As COVID-19 Surges, Minnesota Health System CEOs Make Public Appeal
DULUTH, Minn. - In a Monday news release, CEOs from nine Minnesota health systems have come together in an appeal to the public, asking them to help the state's overwhelmed health care system. You can read the full news release…
Green Bay Man Gets 5 Years in Prison for 18th OWI Conviction
GREEN BAY, Wis. - A Green Bay man has been sentenced to five years in prison for his 18th drunken driving conviction. Seventy-four-year-old Wallace Bowers had a valid driver’s license when he was arrested last January after crashing into a…
Santa Scuba Dives at the Lake Superior Aquarium
DULUTH, Minn. -- Santa Claus took some time out of his day Sunday to swim with the fish, and greet families through the glass at the Lake Superior Aquarium. For years, Santa has enjoyed…
Newly Re-Branded 'Cedar Barn' Selling Quality Goods
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A store that's been around for 10 years on Tower Ave in Superior, is now under a new name, but the products and service are going to remain the same. 'Up North…
Voyager Bus Company Christmas Choir Sings for the Community
DULUTH, Minn. -- Employees of the Voyager Bus Company have come together for years as a Christmas choir, traveling to different health and care facilities around Duluth to sing and spread the holiday spirit. On…
Marshall Hardware Seeing Surge for Snow Removal Equipment
DULUTH, Minn. -- As the Northland is expecting warmer temperatures this week, snow is still in our future, and one hardware store tells us how they're stocking up. Marshall Hardware on East Superior Street has…
Minnesota Lake Ice Shrinking As Climate Change Warms Winters
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Officials from Minnesota’s natural resources and pollution control agencies detail the ways climate change is diminishing Minnesota winters, with 10 to 14 fewer days of lake ice over the past 50 years. It’s a change they say…
Minnesota State Patrol Counts Nearly 300 Crashes In Storm
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota State Patrol has tallied 286 car crashes across the state during a wintery storm that brought as much as 20 inches of snow in some places. The highway patrol reported that 21 of the crashes…
Wisconsin Men Get Probation In U.S. Capitol Breach
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A federal judge has sentenced two Wisconsin men to probation for joining in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that 29-year-old Brandon Nelson of Madison and 24-year-old Abram Markofski…
Bill Allows UW System To Negotiate Tuition Reciprocity
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A bipartisan bill introduced in the state Assembly would give the University of Wisconsin System authority over tuition reciprocity with Minnesota. The legislation would also let UW campuses keep additional revenue from students paying Minnesota tuition…
Spirit Mountain Implementing Changes After Task Force Review
DULUTH, Minn. - After multiple financial bailouts, a change in leadership, and a shortened 2020 season due to the pandemic, Spirit Mountain is opening this winter to record pass sales and a renewed…
2nd Annual Wild Santa Run Takes Place At Wild State Cider
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Santa clauses came to town Saturday, or Wild State Cider, for the 2nd annual Wild Santa Run, which had over 400 racers to help ring in the holiday. The…
