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Morning Update 10-12-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

Next on FDA’s Agenda: Booster Shots of Moderna, J&J Vaccines

WASHINGTON (AP) - With many Americans who got Pfizer vaccinations already rolling up their sleeves for a booster shot, millions of others who received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine wait anxiously to learn when it’s their turn. Federal…

No Charges for Task Force Members in Winston Smith Death

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A central Minnesota prosecutor has decided not to charge two members of a U.S. Marshals Service task force who fatally shot Winston Smith Jr., a Black man, in…

2 Men Charged in St. Paul Bar Shootout That Left 1 Dead

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Two men have been charged in connection with a weekend shootout at a busy St. Paul bar that left one woman dead and 14 people injured.…

UWS Celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day at Medicine Wheel

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The University Of Wisconsin Superior celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day in person again this year by showcasing native culture on the campus's Medicine Wheel and community gathering space. The ceremony featured…

Nursing Shortage Affecting St. Ann's, Lake Superior College's CNA Program

DULUTH, Minn.- While there's been much about pandemic-fueled stress on Minnesota hospitals, the state's long-term care industry is now facing a workforce shortage like no other. Now schools like Lake Superior College are…

Vino with a View: Inside Lutsen's North Shore Winery

LUTSEN, Minn. - When it comes to the birthplace of a good chardonnay or merlot, chances are Minnesota doesn’t come to mind. One business located in Lutsen, however, is looking to change that perception. “Just…

Derek Parendo Resigns as Head Coach of Proctor Football Team

PROCTOR, Minn. - Last week, Derek Parendo submitted his letter of resignation as head coach of the Proctor football team. And Monday night, the Proctor School Board accepted that resignation at their monthly meeting. Parendo has spent nearly 30 years…

St. Louis County Depot Hosting Haunted History Tours

DULUTH, Minn. -- The St. Louis County Depot has some brand new activities for the Halloween season. For the first time, the depot will host haunted history tours throughout the month of October ending with…

Politicians and Community Leaders Discuss Affordable Child Care

DULUTH, Minn.- Both community and political leaders gathered for a roundtable discussion in Duluth today regarding affordable child care for Northeastern Minnesota. U.S. Senator Tina Smith and Mayor Emily Larson attended the roundtable held at…

Child Care Providers Support New Build Back Better Plan

DULUTH, Minn.- Several local child care providers attended today's child care roundtable in Downtown Duluth to hear about the proposed Build Back Better budget plan. The owner of learning Tree Child Care, Liz Fox, provides…

American Red Cross Experiencing Blood Shortage

DULUTH, Minn. -- The American Red Cross Continues to see a blood shortage. Even though they typically see a rebound in the fall season following a slow summer this year there has been…

Duluth Celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day

DULUTH, Minn. -- "It was incredible. It was amazing. And this family we have here is just beautiful to watch the mom and the dad intact and teaching their boys the traditional ways,"…

Minnesota Clinic Shooting Brings Premeditated Murder Charge

BUFFALO, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota man accused of killing a staff member at a medical clinic and wounding four others during a February shooting is now facing an upgraded murder charge. A grand jury indicted Gregory Ulrich with one…

Gender-Neutral Toy Sections To Be Required in California Stores

(FOX 9) - Large stores in California will be required to create a section for gender-neutral children's toys. Gov. Newsom signed a bill into law Saturday that orders stores with at least 500 employees to maintain gender-neutral sections. The requirement…

Evers Issues Formal Apology for Indian Boarding Schools

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has issued a formal apology for Wisconsin’s role in Native American boarding schools, joining with leaders from the state’s tribes at…

Midday Update 10-11-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, October 11, 2021. Have a great day!

Northland Native Releasing New Book After Battle With Breast Cancer

DULUTH, Minn. - One Northland woman is using this Breast Cancer Awareness Month to reach out to others and share her story of survival, healing, and learning. In 2015, Natalie Zeleznikar was 48…

Parent Sues Wisconsin School District After Child Contracts COVID-19

WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) - A parent has sued a southeastern Wisconsin school district after her son contracted COVID-19 from a classmate. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Shannon Jensen filed the lawsuit in federal court against the Waukesha School District…

Duluth Man Arrested for Alleged Possession of Child Pornography

DULUTH, Minn. - A 43-year-old Duluth man was arrested Friday afternoon for the alleged possession of child pornography. According to the Duluth Police Department, Investigators from the Lake Superior Forensic Technology and Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested the…