Midday Update 10-14-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, October 14, 2021.
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4 Students Hurt in Northwestern Minnesota School Bus Crash
MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) - Four children were taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening after the school bus they were riding in crashed with a pickup truck in northwestern Minnesota’s Clay County. Sheriff Mark Empting said the…
Duluth Children's Museum Hosting 'A Night at the Brewseum' Fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn. - Northland residents have the chance to support the Duluth Children's Museum Saturday, Oct. 16 from 7 - 9 p.m. The facility is hosting its annual 'A Night at the…
Northland Newborns 10-14-21
Every Thursday morning on FOX 21 Local News from 7 – 9 a.m., we’re teaming up with Essentia Health to showcase Northland Newborns. Calling all proud parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles! Email a picture…
Spooktacular Halloween Treats with The Sweet Exchange
DULUTH, Minn. - We are talking Halloween deserts in this week’s Cooking Connection with Lisa Quarles from Sweet Exchange. She has plenty of decorating ideas for getting those cupcakes ready by the…
Morning Update 10-14-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, October 14, 2021.
Modified Weapons Showing up at More Minneapolis Crime Scenes
MINNEAPOLIS - Authorities say handguns and rifles that have been modified into fully automatic weapons that can fire up to 1,200 rounds per minute have been involved in a string of Minneapolis shootings and have been showing up at more…
US Wholesale Prices Rose Record 8.6% Over 12 Months
WASHINGTON (AP) - Inflation at the wholesale level rose 8.6% in September compared to a year ago, the largest advance since the 12-month change was first calculated in 2010. The Labor Department reported…
UMD Hosts Flu Shot Clinic
DULUTH, Minn. -- UMD hosted their first flu shot clinic of the season today for students and staff. Roughly 300 staff signed up to receive the vaccine. The campus was equipped to take…
Duluth Toy Store Feeling The Effects Of Product Shortage
DULUTH, Minn. -- Many retail stores in the area continue to feel the effects of the pandemic. Toys for Keeps in Canal Park ordered a number of products at the beginning of the year…
St. Luke's, Gateway Clinic to Open New Surgery Center in Moose Lake
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. - St. Luke's and Gateway Clinic have partnered up to create a new multi-million dollar surgery center in Moose Lake called Northern Lakes Surgery Center. It's happening in the former…
One-On-One: Now-Resigned Proctor Football Coach Calls District 'Toxic' Amid Investigation into Players
PROCTOR, Minn. - "I resigned because of the toxic environment at Proctor," former football coach Derek Parendo said. Parendo says the school was no longer a safe place for him to be after misconduct…
Carlton County Hosts Pop-Up Flu And COVID Vaccine Clinic
CARLTON, Minn. -- Carlton County hosted a pop-up drive-thru clinic for both COVID and flu vaccines on Wednesday, that will run through Thursday. 70% of the county's 12 and older population has gotten at least…
Skilled Trade Job Industry Searching for Employees, Job Fair At Clyde Iron Works
DULUTH, Minn. -- With so many jobs open across the state employers are having to get creative with ways to recruit and find the next batch of eager workers. A skilled trade job…
Senator Klobuchar Positive About Border Opening For Trade With Canada
MINNESOTA -- Senator Amy Klobuchar tells us she's thrilled to see the Canadian border opening back up and says the financial impact goes far beyond tourism. Klobuchar says Canada is the best trading partner…
U.S. Border Set to Open for Fully Vaccinated Canadians in Early November
MINNESOTA -- After more than 18 months of a closed border with Canada, the U.S. is allowing entry to fully vaccinated Canadians starting in early November. This is of course welcomed news for families who…
Tonight At 9: Now-Former Proctor Football Coach Speaks Out Amid Criminal Investigation Into Some Players
PROCTOR, Minn. - In his first sit-down TV interview, former Proctor football coach Derek Parendo speaks out to FOX 21 Sports Director Sam Ali about what led him to resign his position amid the…
Agriculture Committee Gives Drought Update
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota leaders in agriculture gathered Tuesday morning to talk about the recent droughts regions across the state have experienced. We are now hearing the impact of farmers as about 90%…
Parks Department Releases 'Essential Spaces Plan'
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Parks and Recreation Department started a ten-year planning process this summer. Now they are asking for the public’s feedback. The plan, called the essential spaces plan, is geared toward…
UMD Introduces Robots to Assist in Nursing Homes
DULUTH, Minn. -- UMD's robotics program is helping nursing homes in the area get the quality care they need while also helping facilities experiencing staffing shortages. Monarch healthcare bought these robots to help…
Winter Heating Bills Set to Jump as Inflation Hits Home
NEW YORK (AP) - With prices surging worldwide for heating oil, natural gas, and other fuels, the U.S. government said Wednesday it expects households to see their heating bills jump as much as 54% compared to last winter. Nearly half…
Stella Maris Academy Acquires Former Hills Youth and Family Services Property
DULUTH, Minn. - On Wednesday, Stella Maris Academy announced the purchase of the former Hills Youth and Family Services property. The property will be the site of the Academy's new high school which is set to open in the fall…
Minnesota Zoo searches for lost owl
APPLE VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Zoo is searching for a lost owl. KFGO reported Wednesday that Gladys, the zoo’s Eurasian eagle owl, flew off during a routine exercise and…
Plow Drivers Gear Up for Winter Season
DULUTH, Minn. -- The winter season is getting closer. That's why a group of maintenance operations workers in Duluth spent Tuesday getting some special training to help make sure they are ready for…
Minnesota Court: Workers’ Comp Can’t Cover Medical Marijuana
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Supreme Court says workers’ compensation for injured employees doesn’t cover medical marijuana because the drug remains illegal under federal law. The high court issued a pair of rulings Wednesday that overturned lower court orders for…
UWS Hosting Best High School Musicians for Tri-State Jazz Festival
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Superior is preparing to host some of the best high school jazz musicians from throughout the Northland for the Tri-State Jazz Festival. The event is happening on…
Midday Update 10-13-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Have a great day!
Animal Allies to Host Virtual 'Fur Ball Fundraiser' Beginning Friday
DULUTH, Minn. - Animal Allies Humane Society is preparing to host a virtual fundraiser with the goal of raising more than $100,000 to help support their mission of finding pets new homes in…
Judge Won’t Block Vaccine Mandate for Minnesota Workers
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A federal judge won’t block a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for scores of Minnesota health care workers, at least for now. Nearly 200 Minnesota health care workers filed a lawsuit in September challenging the requirement from…
Film TV Workers Union Says Strike To Start Next Week
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The union representing film and television crews says its 60,000 members will begin a nationwide strike on Monday if it does not reach a deal that satisfies demands for…
