Midday Update 12-6-21
Meteorologist Ken Slama and Arman Rahman check-in with the forecast and stories this afternoon.
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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…
Duluth Angel of Hope Vigil Canceled Due to Frigid Cold Weather
DULUTH, Minn.- The annual vigil in Leif Erikson Park of parents remembering the lives of children they lost has been canceled due to weather, a spokesperson with the organization said. The vigil was scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday evening, on…
Coffee Conversation: Rubber Chicken Theater Returns with 'I Saw Mommy Vaxxing Santa Claus!'
DULUTH, Minn.- After a year away, Rubber Chicken Theater returns to the stage, masked, vaxxed and ready to make merry with their annual holiday sketch comedy revue. This year's show, I Saw Mommy Vaxxing…
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…
Omicron Variant May Be Less Dangerous Than Delta, US Health Officials Say
(AP) — U.S. health officials say that while the omicron variant of the coronavirus is rapidly spreading in the country, early indications suggest it may be less dangerous than delta, which continues to drive a surge of hospitalizations. President Joe…
Two Harbors Residents Dig Out After First Major Snowstorm of Season
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- After the first major snowstorm of the season dumped more than a foot of snow total along the North Shore, Two Harbors residents spent much of Sunday digging out. “Felt…
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…
US Ski and Snowboard Super Tour Takes Place at Spirit Mountain
DULUTH, Minn. -- The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Super Tour presented by the National Nordic Ski Foundation, wrapped up at Spirit Mountain on Sunday. After Saturday's perfect conditions for the sprinting events, Sunday brought…
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…
Julebyen Christmas Festival Brings Scandinavian Culture, Fun to North Shore
KNIFE RIVER, Minn. -- An idea brought back to the Northland by a family from Norway started this Christmas Festival Called the Julebyen Christmas market. But not only does this fest help celebrate the holidays,…
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…
Cosmic Skating at Winter Village takes Families Out of this World
DULUTH, Minn. -- One of the village's new additions is the cosmic skating rink inside the old DECC arena. The DECC brought in a lighting company to set up the neon lights for the…
Navigators Help Minnesotans Enroll in Healthcare at Duluth Public Library
DULUTH, Minn.- With open enrollment underway for Minnesota health insurance, navigators are available to help sign up at the Duluth Public Library. Starting Saturday they're set up upstairs to visit for free with…
Holiday Shoppers Browse Small Businesses at Zeitgeist Pop-Up Sale
DULUTH, Minn.- More local small business options were set up at Zeitgeist Arts Café this weekend for holiday shoppers this weekend. Zeitgeist, the Greater Downtown Council, and Shop Small Duluth teamed up for the…
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…
Michigan School Shooting Suspect's Parents Found in Building; Bond Set at $500K Apiece
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) - A judge has imposed a combined $1 million bond for the parents of the Michigan teen charged with killing four students at Oxford High School, hours after police said they were caught hiding in a commercial…
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…
Departments of Transportation Gearing up for First Measurable Snowfall
TWO HARBORS, Minn. -- The roads aren't bad yet, but they might be this weekend, and the Lake County Highway Department has their plows ready to go as they await the first measurable snowfall…
Church Spreads Holiday Cheer to Community with Cookie Baking Day
DULUTH, Minn.- A group of women at a local church are spreading holiday cheer in their own sweet way -- with some Christmas cookies. Lakeview Covenant Church on Jean Duluth Road hosted a cookie…
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…
Truckers for Tots Aims to Help Families for Christmas
DULUTH, Minn. -- Some trucks unloaded more fun cargo for Northlanders on Friday. The Salvation Army once again partnered with Mid-State Truck services to bring Christmas cheer to families in need this…
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.…
Manhunt Underway for School Shooting Suspect Ethan Crumbley’s Parents After Charges Announced
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — Michigan authorities say they’re searching for two parents charged with involuntary manslaughter in a high school shooting. Jennifer and James Crumbley are the parents of Ethan Crumbley, who is charged with murder and terrorism in the…
Forest Service To Reduce Entry Permits for Boundary Waters
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service plans to reduce the number of entry permits for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness next year, citing damage to natural resources, crowding, and congestion. The Forest Service didn’t say how many…
