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Midday Update 12-6-21

Meteorologist Ken Slama and Arman Rahman check-in with the forecast and stories this afternoon.

Minneapolis’ First Black Police Chief, Arradondo, To Retire

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Monday that he won’t accept a third term as chief. It’s a blow to a department that has been reeling since four officers were charged in George Floyd’s death. The 54-year-old…

Morning Update 12-6-21

Chilly Start to the week! Meteorologist Ken Slama and Arman Rahman have the news and weather you need heading out the door.

Wintry Weather Causes Dangerous Travel in Some States

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — A strong storm that created blizzard-like conditions in several Upper Midwest states left behind more than a foot of snow in some places, closed interstate and dozens of schools, and contributed to numerous accidents, including one…

Wreaths Fresh from Local Fairhaven Farm

SAGINAW, Minn.- Those looking for a wreath for their holiday decorations can go local. Fairhaven Farm in Saginaw is keeping busy after the growing season. They create their own wreaths from the balsam trees…

Duluth Winter Village Ends On a High Note

DULUTH, Minn. -- It was a snowy final day of the Winter Village behind the DECC, and after record-braking numbers on Saturday, it was obvious Sunday that the event was a success. The Duluth…

School Closures And Delays For Monday, Dec. 6th

SCHOOL CLOSURES FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2021: -Cook County School District -Lake Superior School District -Bessemer Area School District -Drummond Area Schools TWO-HOUR DELAY: -Grand Rapids/Bigfork School District -Floodwood School District -Hill City School District -South Shore Schools

Senate Leader, Presidential Candidate Bob Dole Dies At 98

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Bob Dole, who overcame disabling war wounds to become a sharp-tongued Senate leader from Kansas, a Republican presidential candidate and then a symbol and celebrant of his dwindling generation of World War II veterans, died Sunday. He was…

Winter Village Debuts Behind The DECC

DULTUH, Minn. -- Despite the cold, Duluth’s Winter Village's new spot behind the DECC attracted thousands for opening day. The new location featured water-front views and a yule hall and ice skating rink…

First Case of the Omicron Variant Identified in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis.- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has detected the state’s first case of the Omicron variant, in a resident with recent travel history to South Africa. According to the DHS, the person with the Omicron variant is…

CNN Fires Chris Cuomo for Helping Brother Deal with Scandal

NEW YORK (AP) - CNN has fired anchor Chris Cuomo after details emerged about how he assisted his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as the politician faced sexual harassment allegations earlier this year. The network suspended Chris Cuomo…

DECC’s Winter Village Prepares for Opening Day

DULTUH, Minn. -- Saturday marks the comeback of the Winter Village, but this year, it’s behind the DECC on Harbor Drive with a few new additions. This year’s Winter Village is taking full advantage…

Area Fire Departments Host Regional Testing

DULUTH, Minn. -- For the first time, the Duluth fire department was among five fire departments participating in regional testing on Saturday for those wanting to become a firefighter. The Cloquet, Duluth, Hibbing, Virginia…

St. Scholastica Raising Funds for New Student Center

DULUTH, Minn. -- The College of Saint Scholastica could soon get its first-ever brand new student center on campus. Administrators identified it as a need over a decade ago because there is currently no specific…

City of Duluth Bringing Back 'Snow Stompers' Program

DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation division is bringing back the popular Snow Stompers program this year. The Snow Stompers program uses volunteers to pack down trails making them more accessible for users during the winter.…

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