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Morning Update 7-27-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Have a great day!

Lake Country Power Crews Responding to Extensive Damage Caused by Severe Storms

COHASSET, Minn. - Lake Country Power says that while line crews are continuing to respond to outages caused by Monday night's severe storms, there are still a reported 90 total outages affecting roughly 1,356 members as of 9:30 a.m. Tuesday…

Duluth Police: Four Arrested in Connection to Duluth Shootings

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police say four people were arrested on Monday morning as part of an arrest and search warrant operation in connection to shootings that have occurred in Duluth. Authorities say the Duluth Police Department, DPD’s Tactical Response…

Wisconsin Assembly to Consider Override of Unemployment Veto

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - It’s shaping up to be a day full of partisan sniping but no real action in the Wisconsin Assembly. Republicans called the Assembly back into session Tuesday to vote on overriding Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ veto…

US Star Simone Biles Exits; Roc Wins Women's Gymnastics

TOKYO (AP) - The Russian Olympic Committee has won the gold medal in women’s gymnastics after U.S. star Simone Biles exited with a medical issue. The ROC posted a team score of 169.528, ahead of the U.S. in second place…

Attorney General Visits Superior, Encourages Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Reports to Come Forward

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- In April, the state of Wisconsin announced an independent state-wide review about the sexual abuse cases stemming from clergy and faith leaders. Since this announcement, over 100 cases have come…

Circus Model Builders National Exhibit at the Depot

DULUTH, Minn. -- A national convention for miniature circus models is set up at the Duluth Depot this week. Builders from 15 different states are coming together for this event and presenting their detailed…

Current Drought is Bringing Rough Conditions to Trees

DULUTH, Minn.- The current drought is creating choppy conditions for trees in the Northland. Arborist services in the area are noticing a lot of poor tree conditions caused by all the dry weather. “One thing…

Minnesota Officials Urge Shots as Delta Variant Surges

MINNEAPOLIS (AP)-Minnesota health officials are warning that the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus now accounts for more than 75% of the state’s new COVID-19 cases. And they say it’s a serious threat to unvaccinated people as the state’s…

Worker Injured at Husky Refinery in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis.-A worker was injured earlier today at Husky Refinery rebuild project in Superior. A representative from the Superior Fire Department said it happened over the noon hour as that department, along with an ambulance, responded to the scene. The…

Evers Calls Special Session While GOP Eyes Veto Override

MADISON, Wis. (AP)-Gov. Tony Evers is calling the Republican-controlled Legislature into a special session to increase funding for public schools and higher education on the same day the Assembly plans to vote on a veto override. The override of a…

Gov. Walz Celebrates Minnesota Becoming a Clean Cars State

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are celebrating clean car standards taking effect in Minnesota today. "The new standards, finalized by a notice in the state register today, reduce carbon emissions, create good-paying jobs, boost Minnesota’s…

Midday Update 7-26-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, July 26, 2021.

e-Bike Duluth Offers Effortless Entertainment

DULUTH, Minn. - In this week’s Active Adventures, Meteorologist Ken Slama takes an e-bike for a spin down on the Lakewalk to Canal Park with e-Bike Duluth. An e-bike is a great way to…

Large Grain Elevator Catches Fire in Southern Minnesota

CLINTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - Firefighters in western Minnesota have battled for hours to contain a large fire that erupted in a grain elevator. According to the Big Stone County Sheriff's Office, crews were called around 10:45 a.m. on Sunday for smoke…

Registration Now Open for St. Louis River Alliance Canoe Trip

DULUTH, Minn. - After being sidelined by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the St. Louis River Alliance (SLRA) is bringing back its annual canoe trip. The event will take place on Saturday,…

OFFICALS: Three Dead in Wisconsin Quarry Likely Knew Killer

LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP)-Investigators say three men found slain in a western Wisconsin quarry likely knew the person or people who killed them. The bodies of Peng Lor and Nemo Yang, who were both 24, and 23-year-old Trevor Maloney were…

'Operation' Being Conducted at Site of Recent Downtown Duluth Shootings

DULUTH, Minn.-Multiple agencies are conducting an "operation" on the 100 block of East Third Street, which is the same area where there was some recent shootings. The Duluth Police Department, DPD’s Tactical Response Team, the Lake Superior Drug and Violent…

Morning Update 7-26-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, July 26, 2021.

High Turnout for 2021 Head of the Lakes Fair

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- The Head of the Lakes Fair returned to the Superior Fairgrounds this week in full force. Continuing the tradition that's lasted for nearly a century. For the first time in…

Carlton Daze Gives Local Businesses a Much-Needed Boost

CARLTON, Minn.- Parade-goers weren't the only ones enjoying "the daze" in Carlton during the “Carlton Daze” celebration. Local businesses have been enjoying a resurgence of customers this summer, especially during the festivities. Aaron Hanson,…

Local Jeopardy Champion Leads Return of Carlton Daze Parade

CARLTON, Minn.- As local celebrations make a comeback after 2020, the streets of Carlton filled for the return of this year’s Carlton Daze parade led by quite a smart cookie – a Jeopardy champion…

Duluth Police Union Calls Lack Of Qualified Officer Candidates A 'Crisis'

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's police union is calling the struggle to hire qualified officers a "crisis" for the police department and the city. In a post on Local 807's Facebook page, the union said…

Authorities Identify Victims In Wisconsin Triple Homicide

LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) - Authorities have identified the victims of a triple homicide in far western Wisconsin. The La Crosse County Sheriff’s Office says the bodies of 24-year-old Peng Lor, 24-year-old Nemo Yang and 23-year-old Trevor Maloney were discovered…