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.
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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…
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.
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…
