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.
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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…
Hermantown Superfund Site is Now Clean
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The United States Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday, Hermantown's 10-acre Arrowhead Refinery Superfund site is no longer on the Superfund National Priorities List. According to the EPA, the refinery frequently dumped metal-laced sludge…
Superior Fuel Opens New Rail Terminal
TWIN PORTS, Minn.- Superior Fuel celebrated the grand opening of a new rail terminal with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, bringing more propane to the Northland. The multimillion-dollar investment will provide propane in the Twin…
US: Wolves May Need Protections After States Expand Hunting
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - The Biden administration says federal protections may need to be restored for gray wolves in the western U.S. after Republican-led states made it much easier to kill the predators. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said…
Lawyer Asks Judge To Toss New Charge in Daunte Wright Case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Attorneys are asking a judge to dismiss a new manslaughter charge against the former suburban Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright. Former Brooklyn Center Officer Kim Potter says she mistakenly drew her gun instead…
Few Answers in Deaths of 4 Minnesotans Found in Wisconsin
MENOMONIE, Wis. (AP) - Investigators are reviewing bridge and highway cameras as they try to figure out who killed four Minnesota residents whose bodies were found in an SUV abandoned in Wisconsin. Family members say the two men and two…
Midday Update 9-15-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
Fall Fest Returns to Duluth's Chester Bowl This Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. - The 36th annual Chester Bowl Fall Fest is happening Saturday, Sept. 18 at Chester Bowl in Duluth from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This year's festival will feature over…
Minnesota Supreme Court Reverses 3rd-Degree Murder Conviction of Former Minneapolis Police Officer
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled to overturn the third-degree murder conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor in the deadly 2017 shooting of Justine Ruszczyk Damond. During his trial Noor testified he feared an ambush…
Minnesota Judge Rejects Attempt To Force School Mask Mandate
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Minnesota judge has rejected a request by concerned parents to force a statewide mask mandate in all schools. Judge Thomas Gilligan said the court was “gravely concerned” about COVID-19 risks for children, but that the…
Duluth Art Institute to Mandate COVID-9 Vaccine
DULUTH, Minn. - Beginning Friday, the Duluth Art Institute will mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all students, event attendees, renting artists, teaching artists, and staff who enter any DAI spaces. "For the wellbeing of our community, it is necessary to do…
Visitors Flock to See Fall Migration at Duluth's Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
DULUTH, Minn. - Each fall, millions of birds flock south, migrating to warmer climates for the winter months. Happening now, the natural phenomenon is attracting repeat visitors, and new watchers to Hawk…
Morning Update 9-15-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
Shortage on ICU Beds in Twin Cities Has Ripple Effect on Rural Minnesota
(FOX 9) - As more hospital ICU beds fill up in the metro, it’s having a ripple effect on patient care in rural hospitals. Rural healthcare staff says they are scrambling to get patients in critical care the help they…
House Democrats Oust Embattled Lawmaker From Caucus
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota House Democrats have voted to expel Rep. John Thompson from their caucus following allegations of domestic violence and questions about his residency. House leaders Tuesday night issued…
Man Dies After Trying To Avoid Head-On Driver In Ashland County
ASHLAND CO., Wis. -- A man died on Saturday afternoon after trying to dodge a driver who had crossed into his lane on State Highway 13 in the Town of Morse. According to the Ashland County Sheriff's Office, Ricky R.…
Council Bypasses ‘Travel Superior’ For Commission to Handle Future Tourism Tax Distribution
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City Council decided to shake up the way they allocate tourism tax dollars, voting in favor of establishing a commission put forward by Mayor Jim Paine to handle the city's…
Oktoberfest Setting Up in Bayfront Park As Volunteers Needed
DULUTH, Minn.- As setup gets underway at Bayfront Park for this weekend's Duluth Oktoberfestival or Oktoberfest, event organizers say they're in desperate need of volunteers. Organizer Ryan Kern says a group had to withdraw…
