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!
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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…
UWS Hosts Welcome Back Concert, Bayside Sounds with GB Leighton
SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- UWS put on a welcome concert outside of the Yellowjacket Union with "Bayside Sounds" featuring GB Leighton. GB Leighton is an American artist and rock band, and listed among Billboard.com's Top 10 Artists…
Experts Give Tour of Greenwood Fire Damage
ISABELLA, Minn. -- Progress is being made outside of Isabella where the Greenwood Fire is nearly 50% contained with minimal open flames. "There's a wet layer about an inch and a half deep,…
Bus Driver Shortage in the Northland
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Similar to several other businesses, school transportation services are facing an employee shortage. Northland schools are back in session, and more bus drivers are needed, especially in the Hermantown School District. The Hermantown…
University of Wisconsin Superior Students Return to Campus
SUPERIOR, Wis.- It is the first day back for University of Wisconsin Superior students, and the campus is full of students and faculty for in-person classes. Last semester, classes were partially online and in person,…
Students Help Hermantown High School Teacher with Fundraiser
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A Hermantown High School science teacher was diagnosed with stage four liver cancer this past July. Students and teachers, including his son, are coming together to raise money for the teacher’s family. Tony…
Duluth Police Seeking Public's Help in Locating Missing Person
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing woman. According to police, 34-year-old Raechelle Monique Long Elk was last seen in the Duluth area on Friday, September 3, 2021. Long Elk…
City of Duluth to Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth will host a closed indoor Remembrance Ceremony this Saturday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Members of the Duluth Police and Fire Departments will join Mayor Emily Larson, Fire…
City Crews Responding to Two Water Main Breaks in Lincoln Park
DULUTH, Minn. - City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to two water main breaks in Duluth's Lincoln Park neighborhood. The breaks were reported just before 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The first break is located on the 3100 block of…
Cloquet to Implement Water Restrictions Starting Friday
CLOQUET, Minn. - Councilors in Cloquet passed a resolution Tuesday to restrict non-essential water usage in the city due to ongoing drought conditions. With 78 percent of Minnesota now experiencing at least severe drought, the Minnesota DNR has determined that…
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Returns to New York City Streets
NEW YORK (AP) - The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will return to New York City’s streets this year with COVID-19 protocols including a vaccination requirement for parade volunteers. Macy's says the…
Midday Update 9-8-21
FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama share an update on news and weather making headlines Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
Spirit of the North Theater Presents Performances of "On Golden Pond"
DULUTH, Minn. - The Spirit of the North Theater inside the Fitger's complex in Duluth is proud to be hosting performances of "On Golden Pond." Organized by Boat Club Productions, the production takes…
Expect Muted Fall Colors This Year Due to Drought
(FOX 9) - As we turn the page on another summer and head into fall, our green will soon begin the transition to brown. In a typical year, that can lead to some brilliant colors. But, I would curb your…
Report: COVID-19 Pandemic Driving Alcohol Sales in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new report suggests people are buying dramatically more alcohol as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on. Revenue from state excise taxes on alcohol during the fiscal year that ended June 30 totaled $73.8 million, up almost…
Morning Update 9-8-21
FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama share an update on news and weather making headlines Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
Republican Gazelka Set To Enter Minnesota Governor’s Race
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Republican Paul Gazelka was set to announce his long-expected run for governor on Wednesday. Gazelka planned a 9 a.m. announcement at the Capitol in St. Paul. Gazelka, of East Gull Lake, gave up his post…
Superior Council Delays Vote on Future Handling of Tourism Tax Revenue
SUPERIOR, Wis.- At Tuesday night’s council meeting, Superior Mayor Jim Paine's proposal to create a tourism commission to handle how the city spends its tourism tax revenue -- a role currently held by Travel…
Contstruction Continues at Glensheen Mansion Grounds
DULUTH, Minn. -- Construction is underway at the Glensheen Mansion to restore the formal garden on the grounds. The $4 million project also includes the installation of a backup boiler installed in the house.…
Duluth ISD 709 Elementary Students Start School Year In-Person with Smiles, Masks on Faces
DULUTH, Minn.- The energy was high among the 1st through 5th graders after the first full day back at Homecroft Elementary, just one of many schools in the Northland opening up for the school…
Grand Rapids Police Help Get Buck Unstuck from Hammock
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Hammocks can be tricky for some humans, but two Grand Rapids Police officers last week had to help out a deer tangled in one. In a video posted by the Grand…
DECC Parking to Double to $10 to Help Offset Maintenance Costs
DULUTH, Minn.- Starting Tuesday, anyone parking at the DECC will have to pay double, as the rate will increase for the first time in 13 years. Parking at the DECC will now cost $10,…
Proctor Rails Back With In-Person Classes
PROCTOR, Minn.-- School is back on track in Proctor where the Rails came back to in-person learning full time. "Kids settle back into some of the routines they had before COVID and shut down.…
