Midday Update 11-16-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, November 16, 2021.
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Superior Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing Woman
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Superior Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a woman who has not been heard from since last Friday. Authorities say 29-year-old Ashley Braaten has now been entered into the Federal missing person…
Duluth Parks and Rec Hosting Free Gobbler Glide Skating Event
DULUTH, Minn. - Calling all turkeys, toddlers, kiddos, and adults! Duluth Parks and Rec Dept. is hosting a free skating event Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. The Gobbler Glide will feature…
Duluth Fire Department Responding to "Small Structure" Fire in Woodland
DULUTH, Minn. - Fire crews are responding to a "small structure" fire in the Woodland neighborhood Tuesday morning. According to a recent Twitter post, the Duluth Fire Department responded to the fire around 9:45 a.m. on the 300 block of…
Americans Ramped up Retail Spending a Strong 1.7% Last Month
WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans sharply boosted their spending last month, pushing up retail sales and giving the economy a lift. Much of the gain reflected the fact that shoppers are also paying higher prices. Retail sales rose a seasonally adjusted…
Morning Update 11-16-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, November 16, 2021.
Health Officials: Minnesota Amid Coronavirus ‘Blizzard’
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota health officials say the state is currently in the middle of a coronavirus “blizzard” with its rate of new infections worst in the nation over the pasts seven days. More than 95% of available…
Jury To Begin Deliberations at Kyle Rittenhouse Murder Trial
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - Jurors are set to begin deliberating Tuesday at Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial after two weeks of testimony in which they were given starkly different portrayals…
Walk to End Alzheimer's Donations Exceed $169K, Surpasses Goal Earlier than Past Years
DULUTH, Minn.- Local fundraising for Alzheimer's treatment and research has reached nearly 170 thousand dollars just two months after several hundred people walked the Lakewalk in Duluth in support. This past…
UMD Police Officers Now Sporting Body Cameras, UWS to Follow in 2022
DULUTH/SUPERIOR- For the first time UMD'S Police Department has gotten body-worn cameras this year. This as the police chief across the bridge at the University of Wisconsin Superior also announced they're set to receive…
Knowing Your Neighbors: StoneHouse Martial Arts
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A martial arts dojo in Superior has chopped open its doors to the public after having to close down due to the effects of the pandemic. FOX 21’s Natalie Noury has more…
Piedmont Students Take Learning to New Heights Launching Weather Balloon to Space
DULUTH, Minn.- Piedmont Elementary School science students are once again taking their learning up, up, and away launching a weather balloon into space today. The balloon is equipped with a high-altitude computer so…
19 Local Businesses Prepare for Holiday Season as Red Curtains Go Up
DULUTH, Minn. - If you’re seeing more red throughout downtown Duluth and Canal Park this week, you’re not alone. It’s once again time for the annual red curtain window display contest. Ahead of the…
Fire Officials Remind Residents of Space Heater Safety
DULUTH, Minn. - Tis the season to think safety. With temperatures dropping into the teens and single digits, the Duluth Fire Department wants to remind Northlanders to think twice before overloading outlets. With many…
Safety First: Minnesota Kicks off Winter Hazard Awareness Week
DULUTH, Minn. - Monday kicks off Winter Hazard Awareness Week. It’s a time when the Minnesota Department of Public Safety teams up with the National Weather Service to promote safety as the bitter…
Lake Superior Art Glass Begins Christmas Themed Events
DULUTH, Minn. -- Lake Superior Art glass is kicking off the holiday season with its traditional snowmen and ornament-making classes. Making one of these pieces takes about 30 minutes, and you can pick out your…
Great Lakes Aquarium Seeing Record-Setting Attendance
DULUTH, Minn. -- After a year of closures and low attendance during the pandemic, the Great Lakes Aquarium is on track for its biggest year ever. The aquarium's attendance is expected to reach more…
Spirit Mountain Starts Snowmaking
DULUTH, Minn. -- Snow is falling again at Spirit Mountain -- and we aren't talking about the weather we've had this past weekend. Crews fired up two dozen snow-making guns on the slopes…
Superior City Councilor Resigning to Focus on Family, Health
SUPERIOR, Wis. - On Monday afternoon Superior City Councilor Craig Sutherland announced he will be resigning from the council at the end of the month. Sutherland has represented the city's 8th district for nearly five years. In a Monday Facebook…
Spooner Middle School Remains Closed as “Epoxy-like Oder” Still Present in Building
SPOONER, Wis. - On Monday the Spooner School District provided an update on the "epoxy-like odor" identified in the middle school building last Wednesday that forced an evacuation of all students and staff. According to a news release, the odor…
Midday Update 11-15-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, November 15, 2021.
Judge Dismisses Weapons Charge at Rittenhouse Murder Trial
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - The judge at Kyle Rittenhouse’s murder trial has dismissed a count of possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18. The charge is only…
Keith Ellison To Seek 2nd Term as Minnesota Attorney General
ST, PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Democratic Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, who led the prosecution team that won the conviction of ex-officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, announced Monday he will seek a second term. Ellison assembled…
Cloquet Armory Prepares to Host November Craft & Vendor Sale
CLOQUET, Minn. - Nearly 80 local and regional vendors are preparing to take part in a show at the Cloquet Armory and Pine Tree Plaza at Super One. The Fall/Christmas Craft &…
Morning Update 11-15-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, November 15, 2021.
Trump Ally Bannon Taken Into Custody on Contempt Charges
WASHINGTON (AP) - Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon has surrendered to federal authorities to face contempt charges after defying a subpoena from a House committee investigating January’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Bannon was taken into custody Monday morning. He’s…
As Rittenhouse Trial Winds Down, Jury Set To Deliberate
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Attorneys were set to make closing arguments Monday at Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial in the shootings of three men during street unrest in Wisconsin, the last word…
Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Twin Cities Airport
MINNEAPOLIS - A Spirit Airlines flight that took off from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport made an emergency landing after a pilot reported a possible engine fire. The flight took off about 7:30 p.m. Sunday and was headed for Orlando, but…
Holiday Decoration Site Helps Support Multiple Local Programs
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- For over 20 years, the Duluth Flower Farm have set up a pop up location at Dan's Garden Center in Superior from October through December. Not only do they offer holiday decor,…
Duluth Curling Club Returns to DECC Ice with New Temporary Chiller Installed
DULUTH, Minn.- Curlers were back on the ice at the Duluth Curling Club at the DECC -- back in ship shape after an ammonia leak shut down the facility for a couple of…
