Midday Update 9-17-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, September 17, 2021. Have a great day!
Latest Headlines
Duluth Fall Wedding Show Returns to the DECC
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fall Wedding Show returns to the DECC Sunday, Sept. 19. This year to help limit crowd size, the show will take place at two different times throughout…
Duluth Fire Crews Responding to Structure Fire in Central Hillside Neighborhood
UPDATE: DULUTH, Minn. - According to the Duluth Fire Department, two adult dogs and six puppies died in the Central Hillside house fire Friday morning. One adult dog survived the fire and was brought to the Lake Superior Vet Hospital.…
Aerial Lift Bridge Limited to One Lane Starting Monday
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth says traffic on the Aerial Lift Bridge will be limited to one lane on Monday and Tuesday due to a routine inspection. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be inspecting a portion of…
Morning Update 9-17-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, September 17, 2021. Have a great day!
Rittenhouse Hearing To Decide on Evidence Allowed at Trial
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A judge is set to decide on several motions ahead of the trial for a man accused of killing two men and wounding a third during a protest over police brutality in Wisconsin last summer. Kyle…
Essentia Health Holds Hiring Event, Looking for New Wave of Healthcare Workers
DULUTH, Minn.-- Essentia Health is looking for the next wave a healthcare workers, and they did so today with a big hiring event at the Miller Hill Mall. In only the first two hours of…
Duluth Public Library Introduces Teen Advisory Board
DULUTH, Minn.-- Because so many young kids are brought to libraries with their parents, the Duluth Public Library is finding ways to keep these kids coming back, especially as they get older. The library's downtown…
Duluth Lions Club Pancake Day Canceled for 2nd Year
DULUTH, Minn.-- Flapjacks won't be flipping at the DECC for a second year in a row for the Duluth Lions Club's biggest annual fundraiser, and you guessed it, COVID concerns are to blame. Organizers of the…
Itasca County Health Officials Concerned as Delta Variant Spreads
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - Health officials in Itasca County are looking to get ahead of the spread as the Delta variant of COVID-19 is being passed through community transmission. “We have to get back to…
Duluth Public Library Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
DULUTH, Minn.- It's National Hispanic Heritage Month and the Duluth Public Library is celebrating. The downtown library has a display set up with books written by a Hispanic author or a story surrounding one of…
DFD Special Confined Space Training
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Fire Department conducts confined space rescue training on the William A. Irvin ship in Canal Park this week. Crew members are put in a scenario to rescue a person stuck in…
Twin Ports Back to School COVID Update
TWIN PORTS- It has been a couple of weeks since students returned to the classroom, and schools across the Northland are continuing their efforts to battle COVID within campuses. School faculty members enjoy seeing campuses…
Minnesota DNR Order Enbridge to $3.32M For Failure to Follow Environmental Laws
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has ordered Enbridge to pay $3.32 million for failing to follow environmental laws. "Enbridge breached the confining layer of an artesian aquifer, resulting…
One Dead in Motorcycle vs. Vehicle Crash in Fond du Lac
FOND DU LAC, Minn. - Duluth Police say one person has died from injuries they sustained after crashing their motorcycle into the back of another vehicle in the Fond du Lac neighborhood. According to reports, officers responded to Highway 23…
Man Arrested in Fatal Shootings of 4 Found in Wisconsin SUV
MENOMONIE, Wis. (AP) — Police have arrested one suspect and are seeking another in connection with the fatal shootings of four people found in an abandoned SUV in western Wisconsin, sheriff’s officials said Thursday. Darren Lee McWright, 56, from St.…
Cloquet Man Charged With First Degree Manslaughter
CLOQUET, Minn. - A 58-year-old Cloquet man has been formally charged with first-degree manslaughter after another man was found dead in his apartment following a physical altercation. According to the criminal complaint, Fond du Lac Tribal Police responded to the…
Midday Update 9-16-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, September 16, 2021.
Essentia Urologist Explains Importance of Screening for Prostate Cancer
DULUTH, Minn. - One in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Dr. Nathan Hoffman, a urologist with Essentia Health in Duluth, explains why it's so vital to…
Duluth Lions Club 2021 Pancake Day Canceled
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Lions Club has once again canceled its annual pancake day due to COVID-19 concerns. The event was scheduled to be held on September 30 in Pioneer Hall at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. The popular…
Potato Salad Perfection Inside the Kitchen of Howard's Que
DULUTH, Minn. - We're back at Howard’s Que in this week’s Cooking Connection where we get a sneak peek into Howard’s famous potato salad. While some of the ingredients remain a family…
US Unemployment Claims Rise After Hitting Pandemic Low
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits moved up last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID-19 infections may have slightly increased layoffs. Applications for jobless aid rose from 312,000 the week…
Morning Update 9-16-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, September 16, 2021.
Chauvin To Be Arraigned for Alleged Civil Rights Violation
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in George Floyd's death is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday for allegedly violating a teenager's civil rights in a separate case that involved a restraint similar to the one…
Duluth Waterfront Expecting Thousands for Packed Weekend of Events
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Inline Marathon celebrates its 25th anniversary this weekend, while Oktoberfest returns to Bayfront Festival Park for its 2nd year. But combined, Duluth might see close to 10,000 people between events,…
Local Direct Service Provider Recognized for Quality Care
DULUTH, Minn.-- It is Direct Support Professional Recognition Week and Trillium Services in Duluth is honoring those who work with patients who have may have physical and-or intellectual disabilities. Trillium Services held a gathering…
COVID Concerns Forcing Chisholm's K-3rd Graders Back To Distance Learning
CHISHOLM, Minn. – An “increasing” number of COVID cases is forcing some elementary grades in the Chisholm School District to learn from home for at least the next two weeks. The changes are affecting K-3rd graders at Vaughan Steffensrud Elementary…
Vaccine Clinic Held in Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn.-As COVID-19 concerns grow, more people are being urged to get vaccinated. Earlier today a vaccine clinic was held at the Carlton County Community Services building for anyone 12 and older. The health…
Apple Collections Begin Again for People’s Cider
DULUTH, Minn.-Wild State Cider has begun collecting apples to make the People’s Cider once again. Every Friday this month, you can drop off your backyard apples which will be turned into cider. “Last year’s cider…
Everyday is National Double Cheeseburger Day for Big Daddy's Burgers
DULUTH, Minn.- It's National Double Cheeseburger Day, and local Northland burger shops are crowded. Big Daddy's Burgers on Piedmont Avenue was packed with people getting their burger fix. They are also known for their Belly…
