Midday Update 10-26-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
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Judge in Chauvin Trial to Release Names of Jurors on Nov. 1
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin judge is setting the final ground rules for what evidence will be allowed at Kyle Rittenhouse's trial next week. The Illinois teen shot three people,…
Morning Update 10-26-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
Judge in Chauvin Trial to Release Names of Jurors on Nov. 1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The judge who oversaw the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin said Monday that he will make the names of the 15 jurors and alternates who sat in the courtroom public next week. Judge…
City Crews Responding to a Water Main Break in Congdon Park
DULUTH, Minn. - City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Congdon Park neighborhood. The break was reported Tuesday morning and is located near East 4th Street and Pinewood Lane. City officials say…
Minnesota on Track for Most Traffic Deaths Since 2007 If Driving Doesn't Improve, Officials Say
DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Department of Safety reporting a scary milestone on Minnesota highways -- 401 deaths as of Monday. They’re calling for drivers to shape up, as this year is on track to…
Best High School Singers in State Perform At UMD Honor Choir Concert
DULUTH, Minn.- What do you get when you take some of the best high school singers from across Minnesota and put them together? Sweet music. That's what was on display at UMD'S High School…
New Gift Shop Moves into Former Lake County Chronicle Building
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - “It’s a great feeling to see the accomplishment. We did all of the work ourselves,” said April Whitt, owner of Fuzzly’s Gifts. The past year and a half have been a whirlwind…
Update: Names Released Following Fatal Small Plane Crash Near Ashland
MARENGO, Wis. (AP) - The brother and sister who died when their small plane crashed into a house in a tiny, northern Wisconsin town were known to the homeowners, who…
YWCA Duluth Receives Grant
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth YWCA received a large grant from the AT&T Foundation to improve some of its programs that will help girls in the community. The organization has a "Girl Power" program…
Stores Gearing Up for Hunting Season
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- Clothing stores are getting their gear in for hunting season. Northwest outlet in Superior received their hunting clothing items a few weeks ago. They are seeing people come in to purchase…
Harbor House Crisis Shelter Receives Large Donation
SUPERIOR, Wisc. --Â The Harbor House Crisis Shelter received a big donation last week courtesy of several businesses in Superior. Serenity Spa and Salon, Beauty by Jolene and Twin Ports Laser and Cosmetic…
Warming Centers Preparing to Open
DULUTH, Minn. -- A few shelters in the twin ports say the need to help the homeless community is growing as both supplies and space to house more people are continuously in-demand. The…
St. Louis County Atty. Will Conduct 'Careful Review' Of Proctor H.S. Football Investigation
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Attorney’s released its first statement Monday involving the recent criminal investigation involving some members of the Proctor High School football program. County Attorney Kimberly Maki said her office has received the Proctor Police…
Whistleblower Haugen Says Facebook Makes Online Hate Worse
LONDON (AP) — Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen told British lawmakers Monday that the social media giant stokes online hate and extremism, fails to protect children from harmful content and lacks any incentive to fix the problems, providing momentum for efforts by European…
Midday Update 10-25-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, October 25, 2021.
School Board Resignations Triple in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Contentious disagreements over COVID-19 policies and critical race theory have caused a significant increase in the number of local school board resignations in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota School Boards Association, nearly 70 board members have…
New This Year: Nominations for 'Best Christmas Ever' Due by Monday, Nov. 1
DULUTH, Minn. - The clock is ticking! Nominations for this year’s Best Christmas Ever are coming to a close. Northlanders have until Monday, Nov. 1 to nominate a family in need this holiday season.…
Road Closed in Duluth During Water Line Replacement
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth will be replacing a portion of a lead water line located at 56th and Grand Avenue on Monday, October 25. A copper line will replace a lead line that has been leaking. Grand…
Morning Update 10-25-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, October 25, 2021.
DuluCon Blasts Through 2021 in New Space at Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn.- DuluCon has gone through quite a few evolutions in its three-year history. From starting out just at the Encounter Youth Center downtown in 2019 to going virtual during the pandemic last year, the…
Teen Continues To Beat The Odds Against Cancer
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- In Superior, a walk was held for one young man celebrating a happy ending to a very tough story. 14 year old Anders has had life-threatening health struggles since he was a…
CASDA Holds Bowl-A-Thon To Raise Awareness About Domestic Violence
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- CASDAÂ held 'No Time To Spare' bowl-a-thon at Village Lanes in Superior to raise awareness about domestic violence, and to support the services that help adult and children survivors of it. October…
COVID-19 Wave Overwhelms Rural Hospitals Short On ICU Beds
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The case of a rural Minnesota man who waited two days for an ICU bed and later died is among several examples that have frustrated officials in rural hospitals whose facilities are overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients. Bob…
Fire Damages House For Homeless In Virginia, 7 Displaced
VIRGINIA, Minn. - Seven residents of a house for people who are homeless were displaced by fire Saturday in Virginia. The flames broke out around 4 p.m. at Bill's House on the 200-block…
All Wisconsin Calls Will Require Dialing The Area Code
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Starting Sunday people in Wisconsin will have to dial local numbers using 10 digits - the area code and the seven-digit phone number. Currently, people in Wisconsin can place a call to a number in the same…
Small Plane Crashes into Wisconsin Home, Kills 2 Onboard
MARENGO, Wis. (AP) - Authorities say two people died when a single-engine plane crashed into a home in northwestern Wisconsin. The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office received numerous 911 calls about 2:40 p.m. Saturday with reports of the crash in the…
Duluth Seeing Surge Of Tourists For MEA Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. -- MEA weekend happens during the perfect time of year where families come up to the North Shore for the long weekend and take in the final warm days of fall before the…
Duluth Preservation Alliance Annual Awards Recognize Cities History
DULUTH, Minn. -- The West Theater held the 40th Duluth Preservation Alliance Awards this week which help recognize some historical properties in the area and how they have been preserved. Some of these properties…
Duluth Police Union Local 807 Calls for Transparency from City Administration in Labor Negotiations
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Police Union Local 807 is speaking out, asking for transparency from Mayor Emily Larson's administration as they continue negotiating wage and healthcare changes -- amid one of the police…
