Morning Update 11-8-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, November 8, 2021.
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Survivor Testifies as Rittenhouse Trial Enters 2nd Week
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - A man who was shot and wounded by Kyle Rittenhouse on the streets of Kenosha during a night of turbulent protests against racial injustice has taken the stand at Rittenhouse’s murder trial. Gaige Grosskreutz had a…
Minnesota Highway Signs Mark Boundaries of 1854 Treaty
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Transportation crews are installing 12 highway signs in northeastern Minnesota that have significant, historic meaning. The signs, more than a decade in the making, mark the boundaries of a…
New Kind of Ski Wax Helping Skiers Tune Fast And Maintain Quality
DULUTH, Minn. -- One of the businesses that held a pop-up booth at Fitger's first annual Winterfest event this weekend has Minnesota ties. It's called "Fast Wax" Ski Wax, and it was created in Lake…
Rivet Run 5k Helps Support Pattison State Park
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- More than 50 people came together for the Rivet Run/Walk 5k at Pattinson State Park, which is home to Wisconsin’s tallest free standing waterfall. Proceeds raised by the runners and organizers is…
Willie Kruger Competition Celebrates One Last Dance
DULUTH- Minn.- A decade of dance comes to an end in the Twin Ports, as the Willie Kruger Dance Competition brought the community together for one last dance in honor of the local…
Hundreds of Furry Friends Find New Families at Subaru ‘Love a Pet’ Adoption Event
DULUTH, Minn.- Hundreds of pets went home with new loving families this weekend at Miller Hill Subaru's "Love a Pet" adoption event. 106 animals total -- 76 cats and 30 dogs…
2 Officers Shot At Wauwatosa Hotel, Suspect Arrested
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (AP) - Police in Wisconsin say a shooter wounded two officers as they investigated a report of shots fired inside a hotel. Wauwatosa police say in a news release that the officers responded Saturday night to the Radisson…
Walz Takes To Field For Deer Opener; Visits CWD Testing Site
PINE CITY, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz was among the thousands of hunters who took to the field for Minnesota’s firearms deer hunting season opener. Walz hunted on private property in Pine County on Saturday.  Here's a video message…
 Winterfest Gets Twin Ports Ready for Some Fun in the Snow This Season
DULUTH, Minn. -- Those excited for the snow and the sports you can do with it got together to talk and prepare gear at the first Winterfest Saturday at Fitgers Brewhouse. Ski resorts like Giants…
Official Deer Hunting Season Opener Â
DULUTH, Minn. -- Hunters started rolling into Chalstrom’s around 10 am Saturday morning, and the wave hasn’t let up yet as they’re dropping off their kills for processing on opening day of deer hunting…
Boy Scout Christmas Wreaths for Sale
DULUTH, Minn. -- Winter's around the corner, and that means so is Christmas, and Duluth's Troop 9 Boy Scouts were back with their annual Christmas wreath sale outside of the Mount Royal Market.…
Vehicle Slams into Duluth Car Wash Injuring Driver, Killing Dog
DULUTH, Minn.- A scary afternoon at the Miller Mall Car Wash in Duluth as they’re left with a literal gaping hole after a vehicle crashed into their building at a high rate of…
Appeals Court Stays Vaccine Mandate on Larger Businesses
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A federal appeals court has temporarily halted the Biden administration’s vaccine requirement for businesses with 100 or more workers. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Saturday granted an emergency stay of the requirement by…
Warm Fall Weekend Perfect Chance for Many to Check Out Amnicon Falls
DULUTH, Minn.- Plenty of locals and out-of-towners took advantage of the warm fall weather to check out the sights and sounds of Amnicon Falls. FOX 21 Photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes us there.
CHUM's Fresh Fridays Provides Fresh Food to Community
DULUTH, Minn.- Today marks CHUM'S third week of Fresh Fridays, and so far, it has been a success for the Duluth food bank. "Fresh Fridays" is the food bank's new program, where they give…
Salvation Army Accepting Applications for Christmas Assistance
DULUTH, Minn.- The holidays are right around the corner and The Duluth Salvation Army is once again accepting applications for gifts and Christmas dinners. Through the 24th of this month, anyone can turn in…
Bentleyville Almost Ready For the Public
DULUTH, Minn. -- With only two more weekends to go to before the gates open for the public, its crunch time getting everything strung up to welcome back the Bentleyville walk through.…
Registration Open for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for 5-11-Year-Olds through St. Louis County
DULUTH, Minn.- Registration is open for vaccine appointments for 5 to 11-year-olds through St. Louis County Public Health. Starting next Saturday, November 13th, the county will offer Pfizer vaccines to kids at the First United Methodist Church in Duluth from…
City of Duluth to Offer Parking Alternatives During Snow Emergencies
DULUTH, Minn.- Although the Northland has only experienced hit or miss light snow showers, the city of Duluth is getting prepared for its very first snow emergency enforcement by creating parking…
Miller Hill Subaru to Host Pet Adoption Event
DULUTH, Minn.- Miller Hill Subaru in Hermantown is hosting a pet adoption event this weekend collaborating with four animal shelters. Canal bark, Youth Allies, Riley Rue, and Animal Allies will be vendors…
Poplar Golf Course Staying Open Due to Snow-Free Weather
DULUTH, Minn.- Poplar Golf Course in Wisconsin encourages people to take advantage of the snow-free weather and come out for a round of golf this weekend. Golf courses in the Northland are usually…
Ski Hills Gearing Up for Winter Season
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Northland's Ski mountains are getting ready for the winter season. Right now, Lutsen Mountain's top priority is snowmaking which will happen when we get consecutive colder days. With snow-making staff…
Firefighters Urge Residents to Take Preventative Measures as Temperatures Drop
DULUTH, Minn. -- While most people get ready to turn their clocks an hour back for Daylight Savings this Sunday, members of the Duluth Fire Department want people to use it as an…
UMD Holding Pumpkin Compost Drive
DULUTH, Minn. -- With Halloween in the rearview mirror, it's time to say goodbye to your pumpkins and hit the road jack-o-lanterns. UMD held a compost drive for people looking for a place to…
Family Offering $20K Reward in Disappearance of Wisconsin Mother
(FOX 9) - The family of a Wisconsin mother who has been missing for more than a month is offering a $20,000 reward for information that helps bring her home. The reward was originally $10,000, but has since been doubled…
Superior Police Investigating Two Separate Robberies Within 24 Hours
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior police say they are investigating two unrelated robberies that happened within a 24 hour period in Superior earlier this week. According to the Superior Police Department, officers responded to a report of a robbery at the…
At-Large Council Members Tomanek, Awal Speak Out After Election Victory
DULUTH, Minn. - Two new at-large Duluth city council members have been elected to their positions earlier this week. We caught up with Terese Tomanek, who was previously appointed to fill the position…
Pfizer Says COVID-19 Pill Cut Hospital, Death Risk by 90%
WASHINGTON (AP) - Pfizer says its experimental pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% among patients with mild-to-moderate infections. The company announced Friday it will soon ask the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and international…
Midday Update 11-5-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, November 5, 2021. Have a great day!
