Morning Update 11-1-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, November 1, 2021.
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Trunk or Treat Brings Candy, Smiles to Hundreds in Canal Park
DULUTH, Minn.- Hundreds of families got a head start on Halloween candy-collecting, filling up a Canal Park parking lot for Neighborhood Youth Service's 2nd annual Trunk or Treat event Sunday. The trunks were…
DFL Candidates Urge Duluthians to Vote in General Election Tuesday
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth's General Election is just a few days away, and some local DFL endorsed candidates and supporters held a rally before going door to door Sunday, urging people to head to the…
Halloween Brings Boost to Local Liquor Stores after Record-Breaking 2020
DULUTH, Minn.- Halloween weekend didn't only fill up buckets with candy, it filled up many local liquor stores with customers. Over at Canal Park Liquors, staff say they saw heavy traffic Saturday, which thinned…
Trick or Treaters Going Strong from East to West Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- It is Halloween night, and thousands of trick or treaters across the Twin Ports are knocking on doors collecting their treats, but West 8th Street in Duluth is the spot…
Malloween At The Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn. -- There were hundreds of people in character walking around the mall Sunday afternoon as the Duluth Miller Hill Mall held its annual Malloween. Dozens of stores and kiosks set up…
Minnesota Liquor Sales Soared In 2020 For A Record Year
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Sales at municipal liquor stores in Minnesota soared in 2020 for a record-breaking year. sales at the state’s 213 “munis” jumped 10% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by State Auditor…
People, Homes Vanish Due To 2020 Census’ New Privacy Method
The three-bedroom colonial-style house where Jessica Stephenson has lived in Milwaukee for the last six years bustles with activity on any given weekday, filled with the chattering of children in the day care center she runs out of her home.…
Church's Halloween Walk-Through Takes Families to Magical World of Harry Potter
DULUTH, Minn.- No matter what the Halloween costume, everyone got to be witches and wizards for a day, taking a trip to Hogwarts at Pilgrim Congregational Church's Harry Potter themed Halloween walk-through in Duluth. Before…
UMD Students Help Connect Hillside Residents to Healthy Food Sources
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD students hoped to connect some residents of the Steve O-Neil Apartments in Duluth with healthier food options at their Land Lab near Jean Duluth Road, for Healthy Lives Day. Growers from…
Northland Community Comes Out for Superior Spooktacular Parade
SUPERIOR, Minn.- Cartoon characters and candy brought the community to Hughitt Avenue in Superior for the 6th Annual Superior Spooktacular Parade. Crowds of people came together in costumes to join in on the fun.…
YMCA, Ursa Minor Brewing Host DiffeRUNce 5k
DULUTH, Minn.- Ursa Minor Brewing and the Duluth YMCA teamed up this morning for an extra spooky, family-fun activity. Kids, adults, and pets participated in the organization’s “DiffeRUNce” 5k and were all dressed in…
Eastridge Community Church is Back with 10th Annual Trunk or Treat
DULUTH, Minn.- Eastridge Community Church in Duluth hosted its 10th Annual Trunk or Treat event today. The free event included bounce houses, music, and more. Even a few popular food trucks came out…
Minnesota Liquor Sales Soared in 2020 for a Record Year
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Sales at municipal liquor stores in Minnesota soared in 2020 for a record-breaking year. Sales at the state’s 213 “munis” jumped 10% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by State Auditor…
Haunted Yard in Cloquet Raises Money for County Seat Theater, Donations for Food Shelf
CLOQUET, Minn.- One man in Cloquet decked out his yard for a fun trick-or-treat destination, while also raising funds for the County Seat Theater and donations for the local food shelf. FOX 21 Photojournalist…
Haunted Barn Bringing Frights, Funds for Rice Lake Fire Department Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. - If you were looking for a Halloween activity Saturday a bit more out of town, one family is continuing their tradition while also helping out first responders. The Haunted Barn at…
Duluth Man Sentenced to 32 Years in Prison for Murder of St. Cloud Professor in June
ST. CLOUD, Minn.- Authorities have sentenced a 45-year-old Duluth man to more than 32 years in prison, for the murder of Ed Ward, a longtime St. Cloud Professor with ties in Duluth, this past June. According to the Stearns County…
Law Enforcement Prepared For Busy Halloweekend
DULUTH, Minn. --The Minnesota State Patrol is not messing around this Halloween. Normally a pretty busy night for them, they want to make sure the holiday doesn't contribute to the record-breaking number of traffic…
Trick Or Treat At Lowell Elementary
DULUTH, Minn. -- Lowell Elementary School invited students and families to come for a trick or treat hike through the school grounds this afternoon. Kids dressed as animals, super heroes, or their…
Duluth Parks and Rec Hosting 'Halloween Hunt' in Lincoln Park
DULUTH, Minn. - If you’re looking to gorge yourself on festive fun this weekend while enjoying the nice weather, Duluth Parks and Rec has an opportunity for you. They’re hosting a Halloween Hunt…
Fire Officials Encourage Safety First This Halloween Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department wants to make sure everyone enjoys treats, not tricks this Halloween weekend. They’re looking to remind parents and children of the potential dangers associated with trick-or-treating. After…
Halloween Marks 30th Anniversary of 1991 Blizzard
DULUTH, Minn. -- Weather forecasters are looking back at an even more scary holiday as Sunday marks 30 years since the 1991 blizzard in Minnesota. The storm dumped over 30 inches…
Vintage Hideaway Market Brings Out Christmas Decor
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- Is it too early to be thinking about Christmas? One local shop in Hermantown doesn't think so. Vintage Hideaway Market has already set out a variety of Christmas items…
Lakewood Elementary Students Participate in Halloween Parade
DULUTH, Minn. -- Little ghouls and fairies paraded around Lakewood Elementary School in Duluth for their annual Halloween parade. With more than 200 students in the school, most of them were dressed up…
FDA Paves Way for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccinations in Young Kids
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Food and Drug Administration has paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. The agency authorized the kid-size doses on Friday. But there's one more regulatory hurdle. Next week, advisers…
Queen Elizabeth II Advised To Rest for 2 Weeks
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II has been advised to rest for at least the next two weeks, accepting doctors’ advice to cut back on her busy schedule, Buckingham Palace said Friday. The 95-year-old monarch can continue to undertake light,…
Spooktacular Fun Planned in Superior This Weekend
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Calling all ghosts and goblins! If you're looking for spooktacular fun, head to the City of Superior this weekend. The annual Superior Spooktacular celebration begins Friday at 3 p.m. with Trick-or-Treating…
Midday Update 10-29-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, October 29, 2021. Have a great day!
Eyes On The Prize: Archery Courses Offered at Chalstrom's Range
DULUTH, Minn. - In this week's Active Adventures, Meteorologist Ken Slama channels his inner Robin Hood at Chalstrom's archery range - minus the bycocket and tunic. The knowledgeable and helpful staff was able to get…
Morning Update 10-29-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, October 29, 2021. Have a great day!
