Morning 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!
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3 Killed, 1 Injured in Central Minnesota Highway Crash
BACKUS, Minn. (AP) — The State Patrol says three people have died in a highway crash in central Minnesota. Officials say a GMC Yukon SUV was northbound on Highway 371 in Cass County about 11 p.m. Thursday when a Chevy…
Manufacturers Sue Over Federal Vaccine Mandates for Workers
DARIEN, Wis. (AP) - Two Wisconsin manufacturers are among those suing to block the Biden administration from instituting COVID-19 vaccine mandates for private-sector workers. The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed the lawsuit Thursday on behalf of Darien-based Tankcraft…
City Of Duluth To Require Employees Get Vaccinated Or Test For Covid Weekly
DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth will soon be requiring its employees to get vaccinated or get weekly COVID tests. A city spokesperson said the new requirement will start in December. This comes after President Joe Biden made an…
Memorial Blood Centers Holds Blood Drive at UMD
DULUTH, Minn. -- The shortage for blood continues nationwide, and UMD did its part Thursday in holding a drive, and trying to help a local provider. The Memorial Blood Centers in Duluth is also experiencing…
Ninth Annual Junk Hunt Kicks Off at The DECC
DULUTH, Minn. -- More than 125 booths were set up at the DECC Thursday for the ninth annual Junk Hunt which is much more than a garage sale. One person’s trash might be another’s treasure,…
Chancellor Black Announces Retirement From UMD
DULUTH, Minn. -- Since 2010, UMD has been led by Chancellor Lendley Black, but his time is coming to an end as he announced his retirement Thursday. For twelve years, Chancellor Black has worked to…
Duluth School District Begins Voluntary Vaccine Clinics at Elementary Schools
DULUTH, Minn. -- After FDA and CDC approval, the Pfizer vaccine is now available for 5 to 11-year-olds. The Duluth school district is one of the first districts in Minnesota to offer a…
Life 97.3 Hosts Winter Clothing Drive
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Christian radio station life 97.3 partnered with other businesses to hold a clothing drive on Thursday. It was the third annual event and the first time the radio station…
Michigan Will No Longer Tax Tampons, Other Feminine Products
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan will no longer apply the 6% sales tax to tampons and other menstrual products under legislation signed Thursday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The change will take effect in early February. Supporters of the new law…
UMD Chancellor Lynn Black Announces Retirement
DULUTH, Minn. - UMD Chancellor Lendley Black announced his retirement Thursday after 12 years at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Black started at UMD in August 2010 after serving as Vice President for Academic Affairs in Kennesaw, Georgia from 2002 until…
Falling into Healthier Habits with 'Oh So Smoothie'
DULUTH, Minn. - We're making smoothies in this week’s Cooking Connection with 'Oh So Smoothie.' This time we are taking the healthier option as we head into the season full of sweets and…
Midday Update 11-4-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, November 4, 2021.
Rittenhouse Juror Dismissed After Joke About Blake Shooting
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A juror in Kyle Rittenhouse’s murder trial was dismissed Thursday after a court security officer reported that the man told a joke about the police shooting…
Morning Update 11-4-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, November 4, 2021.
Unemployment Claims Drop to 269,000, Another Pandemic Low
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a fresh pandemic low last week, another sign the job market is healing after last year’s coronavirus recession. Jobless claims dropped by 14,000 to 269,000 last week.…
US Mandates Vaccines or Tests for Big Companies by Jan. 4
(AP) - Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested for the virus weekly. The new government rules were issued Thursday.…
St. Louis County Sheriff's Office Swears in New Officers
DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Louis County Sheriff's office hosted a ceremony Wednesday, swearing in Deputy and Corrections officers, along with recognizing additional staff. The Sheriff's office hasn't been able to do a swearing ceremony…
Tickets For 2022 Duluth Airshow Go On Sale Nov. 10
DULUTH, Minn. - If you're a fan of the Duluth Airshow, you can get your tickets for next year in just days. Tickets for the July 16 and 17 air show go on sale Wed., Nov. 10 at DuluthAirshow.com. Sales…
120 Foot Tall Snowman Postponed From Bentleyville
DULUTH, Minn. -- The cost of building material is now partly responsible for the delay in the debut of one of Bentleyville's newest and biggest attractions. Back in May, the founder of Bentleyville announced that…
City of Duluth Reveals General Election Voter Turnout
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth was one of many areas that held a general election Tuesday, this one to elect several city council and school board positions. We see new names like Azrin Awal, Terese…
Pfizer Vaccine Approved For Children Ages 5-11
DULUTH, Minn. -- While the FDA approved the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11 less than a week ago, they were waiting for the CDC to as well before giving healthcare…
Two Harbors Area Food Shelf Getting Ready for Holiday Season
TWO HARBORS, Minn. -- The two harbors area food shelf has continued to be in high demand in the community. The non-profit originally started with curbside pickup last year with the…
Duluth's Snow Removal Assistance Program is Now Accepting Applications
DULUTH, Minn.- The city of Duluth's snow removal assistance program is back for its third year, helping senior residents or people with disabilities remove the snow on their property. The snow removal assistance program only…
Two Dogs Die After Mobile Home Fire in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Shortly after 11 p.m. Tuesday, a mobile home in East Superior caught fire, leaving two dogs dead. Superior's Station 3 fire crew responded to the scene on the 4900 block of Bay Drive,…
Approved Referendum Means Big Improvements For Lake Superior School District
TWO HARBORS, Minn. -- The Lake Superior School District up the north shore received the go-ahead on one part of a two-question referendum Wednesday night. 61% of voters approved a multi-million dollar plan to make…
St. Luke's Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for Children Ages 5 to 11
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke's announced Wednesday that parents can now schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments for their kids between the ages of 5 to 11 years old. Appointments are available at St. Luke’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic starting on Monday. Appointments…
Frey Wins 2nd Term as Minneapolis Mayor After Bitter Race
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minneapolis voters have reelected Mayor Jacob Frey after a bitter race that focused on calls for changes to policing and racial justice. More than a dozen candidates ran to…
One Arrested in Cass County Drug Investigation
CASS COUNTY, Minn. - A Pine River man was arrested Saturday in connection to an ongoing drug investigation in Cass County. According to the Cass County Sheriff's Office, investigators, along with the Minnesota State Patrol, made a traffic stop on…
Update: Embarrass Man Facing Arson, Burglary Charges in Connection to Iron Range Fire, Accident
UPDATE: BALKAN TOWNSHIP, Minn. - A Minnesota man is facing multiple charges, including first-degree arson and third-degree burglary in connection to the Tuesday night Iron Range fire that destroyed a garage and four vehicles. According to the St.…
