Morning Update 1-19-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Have a great day!
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Group Delivers Whistleblower Documents on Clergy Abuse
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — An advocacy group working to end clergy abuse in Wisconsin has delivered thousands of documents from Wisconsin’s five Catholic dioceses to the state attorney general, documents it says show a systemic coverup of abuse. The documents…
Cloquet Mayor Announces State of Emergency, Mask Mandate
CLOQUET, Minn. - On Wednesday, the Mayor of Cloquet announced a local state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Cloquet Proclamation and Declaration of Emergency states the decision to declare a state of emergency was made…
Spirit Mountain, Depot, Northern Lights Express Included in Gov. Walz's Bonding Recommendations
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's bonding recommendations for 2022 amounts to $2.7 billion. The largest in the state's history includes much-needed funding for Duluth and the surrounding area. "They're very geo-balanced across the…
Walz Bonding Proposal: $1M For Lake Superior College's Manufacturing Program Expansion Plans
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has put aside $1 million in his bonding proposal to help Lake Superior College develop plans to expand its Integrated Manufacturing program. LSC officials said demand has outgrown…
Duluth Armory Left Out Of Gov. Walz's Bonding Recommendations
DULUTH, Minn.- There were projects that didn't make the cut on the governor's list of entities and projects he’d like to see get bonding money, which includes the historic Armory on London Road in…
St. Mary's Medical Center to Be Demolished When Vision Northland Completed
DULUTH, Minn.- As the new Vision Northland building for Essentia Health goes up in Duluth the decades-old St. Mary's Hospital will come down. Essentia Health says the Medical Center will be demolished on…
Public Input Wanted: Hammond Ave. Reconstruction
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The City of Superior is asking for public input on proposed reconstruction plans for Hammond Avenue. The city will be fixing the highly traveled road and its storm sewer system from…
Snowshoeing at Glensheen Mansion is Free for UMD Students
Duluth, MN - Glensheen mansion is a part of University of Minnesota Duluth, and because of that, UMD students get free access to the grounds as well as free tours. Additionally, during the winter months,…
Great Outdoors: Winter Camping at Jay Cooke State Park
CARLTON, Minn. - People can enjoy plenty of activities year round at Jay Cooke State Park near Carlton, but many may not consider camping once the temperature drops and snow covers…
Duluth Art Institute hosts After School Art Program for Teens
DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Art Institute in Lincoln Park hosted an after school art program Tuesday for teenagers around Duluth. The bi-weekly program is free for teenage students who may have an interest in art and…
Humane Society of Douglas County Exceed Expectations in Betty White Challenge
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Humane Society of Douglas County is thanking everyone who took part in the Betty White Challenge. People were encouraged to donate $5 to a local animal shelter…
Duluth Police Resuming Citizen Academy
DULUTH, Minn. - After taking a few years off due to the pandemic, the Duluth Police Department is resuming its Citizen Police Academy. Those who signed up for 2021 were given…
Man Guilty on All Counts in Wisconsin Shooting That Killed 3
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A man accused of killing three people and wounding three others in an April shooting at a bar in Wisconsin was found guilty on all charges Tuesday. The verdict came less than two hours after the…
Wisconsin Republicans Seek to Tighten Unemployment Benefits
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Republican lawmakers have introduced a package of legislation that would tighten eligibility for unemployment benefits and Medicaid coverage. Republicans said Tuesday that the bills are designed to get more people into the workforce and address…
Existing Essentia Building to Come Down When Vision Northland Complete
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health announced on Tuesday that after construction is complete on the Vision Northland project the current St. Mary's Medical Center building will be demolished. The current St. Mary's building will remain open into 2023 with demolition…
Walz Asks Lawmakers to Back Record $2.7 Billion Bonding Bill
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz asked the Legislature on Tuesday to back a $2.7 billion “local jobs and projects” plan that’s considerably larger than the record package that lawmakers passed two years ago. The Democratic governor unveiled his wish…
Website for Free Virus Tests Is Here. How Does It Work?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Under criticism after weeks of shortages, President Joe Biden’s administration is working to make COVID-19 rapid test kits more available and accessible to Americans by boosting supply and lowering costs. A new federal website to request free…
Spirit Mountain, St. Louis County Depot Among Northland Entities in Gov. Walz's 2022 Bonding Recommendations
DULUTH, Minn.- On Tuesday Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz released his bonding recommendation of $2.7 billion, which highlights several Northland and regional entities including Spirit Mountain and the St. Louis County Depot in Duluth. For Spirit Mountain, the Governor recommended $12…
Wildcat Sanctuary Rescues Starving, Injured African Serval
SANDSTONE, Minn. - A starving and injured African serval found in Massachusetts has made it safely to his new home at the Sandstone Wildcat Sanctuary. Bruno was captured by the MSPCA-Angell after residents in Lincoln, MA reported spotting him…
Update: Daughter Accused Of Shooting Mother Formally Charged
MORCOM TOWNSHIP, Minn. - The juvenile-aged girl who allegedly shot her mother on Sunday afternoon in the Cook area, has now been formally charged. According to police, dispatch received a 911 call from 40-year-old Stephanie L. Straw around 4:26 p.m.…
Midday Update 1-18-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
Cloquet Police: One Man Hospitalized Following Road Rage Incident
CLOQUET, Minn. - A 32-year-old Cloquet man is hospitalized following a road rage incident over a parking issue in Cloquet on Friday. According to Cloquet Police, officers responded to reports of a man lying on the side of Hwy 45.…
Update: Victim Identified in Duluth's First Homicide in 2022
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth police have identified the victim in Duluth's first homicide in 2022. On Saturday, authorities were dispatched to the 100 block of N 54th Avenue East around 12:50 a.m. for a medical/assault call. Dispatchers told responding officers…
Morning Update 1-18-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
Duluth Playhouse Postpones Upcoming Performances, Productions due to COVID
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Playhouse is making adjustments to its current season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In a Monday Facebook post, the Playhouse said it had made the difficult decision to not produce The Spongebob Musical, The…
Chester Bowl Packed for Warm MLK Day Off
DULUTH, Minn.- Plenty of families took advantage of the warm Monday off to hit the slopes at Chester Bowl. The hill was packed with skiers and snowboarders, some new and some more experienced. Management…
Collectors Connection Connects To More Hobbyists with New Superior Location
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Just in time for the last holiday season a Duluth staple for collectors expanded their connection across the bridge. “We opened on Black Friday which, I was overly optimistic as far as…
Bayfield, Winter Destination Hot Spot
BAYFIELD, Wis.-If you're looking for a fun getaway this winter, Bayfield may be the spot for you. Bayfield has been seeing an uptick in tourism as it's many recreations attract people to the area. From…
Destination Duluth takes on Spirit Mountain
DULUTH, Minn.-Today, Destination Duluth photographers took on the slopes of Spirit Mountain. Destination Duluth is a non-profit organization that is made up of more than 200 photographers that volunteer their work for select social media…
