Midday Update 11-3-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, November 3, 2021.
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Report: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers Tests Positive for COVID-19
GREEN BAY, Wis. (Fox 9) - Aaron Rodgers has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not play on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a report by Tom Pelissero, NFL Network reporter. Sources: #Packers QB Aaron Rodgers tested…
Minnesota Pit Bull Rescue Searching for More Foster Homes, Adopters
DULUTH, Minn. - Serving the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesota Pit Bull Rescue has worked for years to pair stigmatized bully breeds with the right families after they’re moved from states such…
Morning Update 11-3-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, November 3, 2021.
Two Dogs Die in Superior Mobile Home Fire
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A mobile home in Superior was completely destroyed and two dogs were killed in a fire that broke out late Tuesday night. Superior fire crews were dispatched to 4920 Bay Drive around 11:09 p.m. on reports of…
Duluth Warming Center Opens for Winter Season
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Warming Center is now open, according to a recent CHUM Facebook post. The Warming Center is located at the Rainbow Center at 211 North 3rd Avenue East. Warming Center hours are from 8:00 p.m. to…
General Election - November 2, 2021 Results
Below is the up to date results of the key races in Tuesday’s Minnesota General Election Council Member at Large - Elect 2 Azrin Awal -6,882 votes (30.75%) Joe Macor -6,131 votes (27.39%) Terese Tomanek -7,959 votes (35.56%) Timothy L.…
Loose Cat Dumped Outside Animal Allies Highlights Issue of Illegal Abandonment
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth's Animal Allies Humane Society is used to seeing animals brought in, but not animals jumping out of a car in their parking lot. That’s how one person dumped a cat…
Bent Paddle Helping Raise Money, Awareness of Mental Health Services with New Beer Launch Thursday
DULUTH, Minn.- Experts say mental health issues in kids and teens are rising, so one organization and brewery are teaming up to promote a new beer that raises money for mental health…
Indigenous Business Owners Network at First-Ever Tribal Contractors Council Summit in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Indigenous business owners throughout Northern Minnesota got together to network and discuss their industry at the first-ever Minnesota Tribal Contractors Council Summit at Pier B Resort in Duluth. Organizers say many tribal…
Deer Processors Ready For Upcoming Hunting Season
POPLAR, Wis. -- Meat processing plants around the Northland are gearing up for the upcoming Minnesota and Wisconsin firearm hunting seasons. "We start with the bear season so that's pretty fast and furious. Then…
Firefighters, Neighbors Keep Voting Going After Power Outage In Gary-New Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - A power outage in Gary-New Duluth Tuesday evening didn't stop votes from being counted there. When the Rec Center voting location went dark, Councilor Derek Medved said neighbors brought in generators, coffee and candles to keep the…
Proctor Runners Present Medal to Junior High Runner
PROCTOR, Minn. - This week, Noah Harnell competed in the 2400 meter race at the junior high meet as a special needs athlete. His goal was to run it all the way with…
US Gives Final Clearance To COVID-19 Shots For Kids 5 to 11
(AP) -- U.S. health officials on Tuesday gave the final signoff to Pfizer’s kid-size COVID-19 shot, a major expansion of the nation’s vaccination campaign. The Food and Drug Administration already authorized the shots for children ages 5 to 11 —…
New London Cafe Under New Ownership
DULUTH, Minn. -- New London Cafe in Duluth's Lakeside neighborhood is now under new ownership. They're wasting no time putting their ideas in motion. The restaurant will be getting a facelift including new…
City Seeing More In-Person Voters
DULUTH, Minn. -- With 30% of voter turnout staff with the city say this is a similar election to 2017 with the slate of positions on the ballot. The Duluth city administrator says,…
Glensheen Mansion is in Decorating Mode for the Holidays
DULUTH, Minn.- It's about that time of year again. The historic Glensheen Mansion is decking the halls for the holiday season with Christmas trees, lights, ribbons, and more. The estate workers are decorating both the…
Municipal Election Turnout Expecting Steady Numbers
DULUTH, Minn. -- Polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday night. Precinct judges say, earlier today there was a steady stream of voters. They say, there is usually bursts of people in the morning,…
Upper Lakes Foods Fall Food Show Comes Back
DULUTH, Minn.- Local and national food vendors gathered at the DECC in Duluth this morning for the Upper Lakes Foods Fall Food Show. The event is back after taking a break for two years…
49 Essentia Health Staff Members Fired Over Vaccination Status
DULUTH, Minn.- Essentia Health says 49 employees have been fired after failing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine by the set deadline or not applying for an exemption. The hospital confirmed that the employees were let go on Monday. In August,…
Thanksgiving Burrito is Back at Burrito Union
DULUTH, Minn.- Burrito Union in the East Hillside neighborhood has brought back its Thanksgiving burrito and sold 150 burritos in just one day Monday. Turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, stuffing, and cranberry salsa in a…
Judge: No Release for GOP Donor Accused of Sex Trafficking
MINNEAPOLIS - A federal judge says a prominent Minnesota GOP donor charged with multiple counts of sex trafficking must remain in jail as he prepares his defense. U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz cited…
US Advisers Urge COVID Shot for Kids 5-11, Final OK Due Soon
(AP) - An influential U.S. advisory panel is recommending that all children ages 5 to 11 should get Pfizer’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccine. If the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention agrees with Tuesday's vote, the U.S. will…
Minnesota Opening up Alternate Care Site for COVID-19 Patients
SHAKOPEE, Minn. (FOX 9) - As COVID-19 cases in Minnesota continue to overwhelm hospitals that are already struggling with staffing, Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday the state will open up its first alternate care site. The state will transform Benedictine…
Facebook To Shut Down Face-Recognition System, Delete Data
MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — Facebook said it will shut down its face-recognition system and delete the faceprints of more than 1 billion people. “This change will represent one of the largest…
U.S. Military Weighs Penalties for Service Members Who Refuse COVID Vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) - As deadlines loom for military and defense civilians to get mandated COVID-19 vaccines, senior leaders must now wrestle with the fate of those who flatly refuse the shots or are…
COVID-19 Vaccine To Be Ready for Children in Wisconsin Later This Week
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Health care providers and other coronavirus vaccine distributors in Wisconsin say they could have doses that are ready to be administered to younger children by the end of the week. On Tuesday, a special advisory panel…
Midday Update 11-2-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, November 2, 2021.
Morning Update 11-2-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, November 2, 2021.
Minneapolis Voters Weigh Fate of Police After George Floyd
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Voters in Minneapolis are deciding whether to replace the city’s police department with a new Department of Public Safety. The election comes more than a year after George Floyd’s death launched a movement to defund or abolish…
