Morning Update 11-18-21
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, November 18, 2021. Have a great day!
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Rittenhouse Jury To Resume After Fresh Mistrial Request
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - The jury in Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial was to move into the third day of deliberations Thursday, even as its request to re-watch video in the case sparked another bid from his attorneys for a mistrial. Kyle…
U.S. Jobless Claims Drop Seventh Straight Week to 268,000
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell for the seventh straight week to a pandemic low of 268,000. U.S. jobless claims dipped by 1,000 last week from the week before, the Labor Department reported Thursday.…
Superior Man Now Federally Charged In Twin Ports Day-Long Crime Spree
Federal charges have now been filed against a Superior man who is accused of a wild and dangerous crime spree through the Twin Ports. Cody Walker-Nelson, 30, is federally charged with attempted bank robbery…
Dustin Heckman Starts as Glensheen's New Executive Director
DULUTH, Minn.- Someone new is at the helm of Glensheen Mansion in Duluth, and he's a familiar face when it comes to educating people about the Northland's history. Dustin Heckman has just started as…
COVID Outbreak Among Cast, Crew Cancels 'The Octette Bridge Club' Performances
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Cases of COVID-19 have shut down a theatre production in Superior after just one live performance and weeks of rehearsals. In a story on FOX 21 last week, the cast and crew…
Wisconsin Is Seeing Almost 3,000 New COVID Cases Per Day
WISCONSIN -- On Wednesday, Wisconsin leaders had a virtual meeting to talk about how COVID is spreading in the state, which is seeing almost 3,000 new cases per day. You can see the…
'Heaven On Earth Wellness Spa' On Central Entrance
DULUTH, Minn. -- A new modernized day spa has opened in Duluth that prides itself on using non toxic products for all. 'Heaven on Earth Wellness Spa' is located on the 300 block of…
Covid-19 Cases On The Rise In Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. -- Wednesday morning drew in some alarming news to Essentia hospitals across the Midwest. Even though Michigan is the leading state in new covid cases, Minnesota is right behind after holding the number…
Johnson’s Bakery Prepping for Thanksgiving
DULUTH, Minn. -- The countdown is on for Thanksgiving. It's also one of the busiest holidays of the year for bakeries, and one in Duluth one is getting its desserts ready for those who…
'Pure Hockey' Chain Acquires Duluth Hockey Company
DULUTH, Minn.- Longtime local store Duluth Hockey Company is now under new, corporate ownership -- and they say it's allowed them to score big in the inventory they offer to the Northland's hockey…
Second Harvest Hosting Annual 'Give to the Max' Day Thursday
DULUTH, Minn. -- Second Harvest is holding its annual "give to the max" day on Thursday Those who donate will have their contribution matched up to $10,000 from the catholic charities bureau of the…
Duluth Arts Community Seeking Artwork for Exhibit
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth International Airport is looking to add more vibrant color to its property with locally-made artwork. The exhibit would rotate out pieces with one or two exhibits every year.…
Defense Department Helping to Relieve Two Minnesota Hospitals
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz says the Department of Defense will send medical teams to two major Minnesota hospitals to relieve doctors and nurses who are swamped by a growing wave of COVID-19 patients. The teams, each comprising 22…
Midday Update 11-17-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Have a great day!
Lake Superior Zoo Decking the Halls for First-Ever Light Display
DULUTH, Minn. - This holiday season the Lake Superior Zoo is going big and bright. Staff is currently decking the grounds of the zoo with six specialty animal inflatables that are "gigantic". "We're…
Morning Update 11-17-21
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, November 17, 2021.
Rittenhouse Jurors Return for Day 2 of Deliberations
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - Jurors weighing charges against Kyle Rittenhouse returned Wednesday for the second day of deliberations in his murder trial. Jurors met for a full day Tuesday with no quick verdict after two weeks of testimony in which…
US Overdose Deaths Topped 100,000 in One Year, Officials Say
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. health officials say an estimated 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year. That's a total the nation has never seen. Experts say it's tied to the COVID-19 pandemic and a more dangerous drug…
Historic St. Louis County Jailhouse Sold, Being Converted Into Apartments
DULUTH, Minn.-The historic St. Louis County Jailhouse in Downtown Duluth is getting new life as mixed-rate apartments, after 10 years of trying to put the vacant building to use. This October, the building on…
Surge of COVID Patients, Lack of ICU Beds Impacting Smaller Rural Hospitals
TWO HARBORS/ CLOQUET, Minn.- Hospitals in small rural towns are echoing more intensely the issues overwhelming larger city facilities -- more COVID patients filling beds, and fatigue at battling a pandemic for close to…
Ruth House Reopens in Superior as Cold Temps Settle In
SUPERIOR, Wis. - With temperatures overnight dipping to 30 degrees and colder, the Ruth House in Superior has reopened its doors for those in need of a warm, safe place to stay. Check-in time…
Ski Hut Prepping for Winter Season
DULUTH, Minn. -- "Cross country skis, snowshoes, alpine skis and snowboards as well as all the equipment you would need to go along with those activities," Ski Hut Owner, Dave Neustel says. "Typically the…
UMD Undergrad Students Showcase Research Projects
DULUTH, Minn. - A group of UMD undergraduate students had the chance to showcase their recent research projects to the public today. The Undergraduate Research and Artistic Showcase takes place each November and April. Students…
Superior 8th District Councilor Explains Reason For Resignation
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- After nearly five years as a Superior city councilor, Craig Sutherland will have his last council meeting Tuesday evening. Sutherland tells FOX 21 he's resigning from the 8th District at the end…
Superior Chamber & Visitor Bureau Receives Large Grant
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers recently awarded $15 million in grants to local tourism organizations. The Superior-Douglas County Visitor Bureau will be receiving more than $135,000. The bureau is one of…
Sporting Goods Stores Gearing Up for Ice Fishing Season
DULUTH, Minn. -- A lot of people are ready to see the lakes freeze over, and that includes those at sporting goods stores selling ice fishing gear. Over at Marine General, they have…
Minnesota Ready To Allow COVID-19 Boosters for All Adults
MINNEAPOLIS - Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says Minnesota officials are so alarmed about the continued surge in COVID-19 cases that they're ready to start allowing vaccine booster shots for all adults by the end of the week if the federal…
Air Travel in Wisconsin Returning to Pre-Pandemic Levels
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin airports are returning to pre-pandemic traffic levels as the busy holiday season gets underway. Dane County Regional Airport has seen traffic increase every month this year since the COVID-19 vaccine became widely available. At Milwaukee…
Hundreds of Minnesota Officers, Agents Getting Body Cameras
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Hundreds of state law enforcement officers in Minnesota will soon be outfitted with new body cameras to record everything from traffic stops to civil disturbances. More than 600 Minnesota State Patrol troopers, nearly 200 Department of…
