Morning Update 9-10-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, September 10, 2021.
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Minnesota Defers OK for Permit Linked to ND Power Plant Deal
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Regulators told a Minnesota-based utility that they need more information before signing off on a permit transfer necessary for the sale of a financially troubled coal-fired power plant in North Dakota. Minnesota’s Public Utilities Commission voted 4-1…
Vue at Bluestone Celebrates 'Grand Opening'
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Bluestone property has continued to expand, and become a more vibrant and sought-after area to live over the past years. Today, Bluestone, which opened back in late July, held the official grand…
Multi-Housing Conference Comes to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Landlords and housing managers are looking to improve living experiences for Northlanders. The Minnesota Multi Housing Association hosted a housing industry conference at the Holiday Inn and Suites in downtown Duluth, where…
Judy Garland Museum Seeing Strong Visitation in 2021
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - The COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave small, non-profit organizations scrambling to pay the bills from month to month. Staff at the Judy Garland Museum are thankful for visitors, and the…
Wade Stadium Hosts Local Artists in 'Season Splash'
DULUTH, Minn. -- Wade Stadium was filled Thursday evening for what's called the "Season Splash", bringing together all type of local artists to showcase their skills. The Lake Superior Youth Chorus, Wise Fool…
Essentia Radiologist Expresses Importance of Annual Breast Cancer Screening
DULUTH, Minn. - On the heels of Sen. Klobuchar's breast cancer announcement, local oncologists and radiologists are taking time to express the importance of routine mammograms. At Essentia Health in Duluth, numbers are returning…
Local Artists Paint Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- A local non-profit organization, Duluth Street Art Initiative, is teaming up with Northland artists and property owners in bringing color and creativity to a downtown Duluth alley in the next four days. The…
New Snow Emergency Sign Enforcement
DULUTH, Minn.- The city recently finished installing 2,200 snow emergency signs all over Duluth to alert drivers of what streets must be cleared for snow plowing, and now it’s only a couple of months until…
Major Solar Panel Manufacturing Facility Expansion Mountain Iron
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- Solar panel assembly company Heliene is making a $21 million facility expansion with the construction of an additional 68,000 square foot manufacturing facility. State and community leaders, including State Senator David Tomassoni,…
Plans for Enger Park Golf Course Renovations Recommended
DULUTH, Minn. -- "Definitely getting as many sunshine hours of golfing as humanly possible knock on wood," Duluth Resident, Cameron Maxwell says Within the next few years, golfers could have ability…
Sweeping New Vaccine Mandates for 100 Million Americans
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is announcing sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant that is killing thousands each week and…
Justice Dept. Sues Texas Over State’s New Abortion Law
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Justice Department is suing Texas over a new state law that bans most abortions, arguing that it was enacted “in open defiance of the Constitution.” The lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court in Texas, asks…
FDA Delays Decision on E-Cigarettes From Vaping Giant Juul
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal health officials have delayed a high-stakes decision on whether to permit bestselling vaping brand Juul to stay on the market. At the same time, the agency banned thousands of lesser-known electronic cigarettes and related products from…
Minnesota Schools See Slight Bump in Weekly Virus Cases
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota schools are seeing increases in weekly coronavirus cases as students return to classrooms across the state. More than 100 facilities from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade reported infections last week. That's according to a weekly COVID-19 report…
United Airlines Lays Out Vaccination Rules for Employees
(FOX Business) - United Airlines says that more than half its employees who weren't vaccinated last month have gotten their shots since the company announced that vaccines would be required. The…
Superior National Forest Scales Back Closures Related to the John Ek, Whelp Fires
DULUTH, Minn. - The Superior National Forest is scaling back closures associated with the John Ek and Whelp fires along the Gunflint Trail due to recent rains and moderated fire weather. “Fall weather conditions have moderated the John Ek and…
Midday Update 9-9-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, September 9, 2021. Have a great day!
Duluth Winter Village Moving to Harbor Drive by DECC for 2021 Event
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Winter Village has found a new home for 2021. The popular winter event has been held at the Glensheen Mansion since 2016, but this year it will be moving to the Harbor Driver behind the…
Lake Superior Harvest Festival Returns to Bayfront Park
DULUTH, Minn. - Fall is the perfect time of year to get your hands on locally grown, farm-fresh produce and goods. The Lake Superior Harvest Festival will return to Bayfront Festival Park…
Howard's Que Sets Up Shop in Duluth's All American Club
DULUTH, Minn. - This week's Cooking Connection takes you to Howard's Que in the Lincoln Park Craft District of Duluth. Owner Howard Ross now operates his business out of the All American Club. Aside…
Michigan Updates Quarantine Guidance for Masked Students
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan has issued updated guidance to help schools and local health departments navigate whether asymptomatic students exposed to a coronavirus-infected student should quarantine at home or stay in school. Unvaccinated but masked students who were less…
Morning Update 9-9-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, September 9, 2021. Have a great day!
Republican Kleefisch Enters Wisconsin Governor’s Race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Republican Rebecca Kleefisch, who spent eight years as lieutenant governor under Scott Walker, has launched her campaign for governor. Kleefisch contrasts herself with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in her…
US Jobless Claims Reach a Pandemic Low as Economy Recovers
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 310,000, a pandemic low and a sign that the surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the delta variant has yet to lead to widespread layoffs.…
Minnesota’s Klobuchar Says She Had Breast Cancer; Doing Well
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced Thursday that she has been treated for breast cancer that was found in February and the treatment “went well.” Klobuchar, 61, tweeted that the cancer was detected during a routine mammogram, and…
'On Golden Pond' to Light up Fitger's Spirit of the North Theater
DULUTH, Minn. - Live theater is returning to the Spirit of the North Theater inside the Fitger's Complex this weekend with a brand new production. The original 1979 screenplay version of "On Golden Pond" will…
Bus Driver Shortage Causing 'Very Real Concerns' For Barnum Student Athletes
BARNUM, Minn. -- A shortage of bus drivers with the Barnum School District is causing "very real concerns" about not being able to transport student athletes to their games, according to a letter…
Judy Garland Museum Gets Big Financial Boost From John Oliver
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-The Judy Garland Museum recently received a big financial boost from an unlikely source. Comedian and HBO host John Oliver opened up applications to museums to apply to get a $10,000 donation. The…
Fundraisers Still Facing Virtual Moves and Cancellations
DULUTH, Minn.-- Lots of organizations have struggled through the past year, as most of their major annual fundraisers have had to move either virtual, or canceled all together. This year, they are still running into…
