Morning Update 8-17-21
DULUTH, Minn.- FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson bring you the latest news and weather updates for your Tuesday.
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US to Recommend COVID Vaccine Boosters at 8 Months
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose of the shot. The goal is to ensure lasting protection against the coronavirus as…
Council Approves Outsourcing Duluth's $1.8M Tourism Marketing Contract
DULUTH, Minn. – The city council made a historic vote Monday evening to approve a new $1.8 million tourism marketing contract to a firm in Minneapolis – Bellmont Partners and its partner Lawrence & Schiller -- instead of Visit Duluth,…
Third Suspect Charged In St. Paul Man's Murder After Body Found At Bottom Of Lake
COOK COUNTY, Minn. -- A third person has been charged in connection to the murder of a St. Paul man whose body was found dismembered at the bottom of Lake Superior this summer.…
Superior Resident Charged in Death, Dismemberment of St. Paul Man
COOK COUNTY, Minn.-A third person has been charged in the murder and dismemberment of a St. Paul man whose remains were found in Lake Superior near Grand Portage in July. According to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Jacob Colt Johnson,…
Duluth Airport Hosting Pre-check Pop-Up Event This Week
DULUTH, Minn.-This week, the Duluth Airport is inviting future passengers to enroll in the TSA pre-check screening program during a pop-up event. The program allows low-risk air travelers to go through a quicker screening process…
Lake County Search and Rescue Helps First Responders in Greenwood Fire
LAKE COUNTY- Among the many first responders at the Greenwood fire staging area was the Lake County Search and Rescue squad. The medically trained volunteers were preparing their station with medical supplies, food, and water…
Ex-Wisconsin Teacher to Pleads Guilty to Filming Students
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A former Wisconsin high school teacher accused of secretly videotaping undressed students during field trips in Wisconsin and Minnesota pleaded guilty in federal court Monday, under a plea deal with prosecutors. Thirty-nine-year-old David M. Kruchten faces…
Wildfire in Northeastern Minnesota Grows to 1,500 Acres
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A rapidly growing wildfire in northeastern Minnesota has expanded to at least 1,500 acres and prompted some evacuations. The fire was spotted around 3 p.m. Sunday near Greenwood Lake, about 15 miles southwest of Isabella, in the…
City Crews to Repair Water Main Break in Endion Neighborhood Tonight
DULUTH, Minn. - City of Duluth Utility Operations crews will repair a water main break in Duluth's Endion neighborhood later this evening. According to the city, the break was reported around 3:30 p.m. and is located on the 2300 block…
UPDATE: More Residential Evacuations as Greenwood Fire Spreads
UPDATE: LAKE COUNTY, Minn. - On Tuesday afternoon, the Red Cross announced they are opening the Finland Community Center as a Temporary Evacuation Point as of 4:00 p.m. in partnership with Lake County. This TEP…
Hwy 1 to Close Near Isabella Due to Greenwood Fire
DULUTH, Minn. - MnDOT and State Patrol in coordination with the US Forest Service will be closing Hwy 1 near Isabella due to the Greenwood Fire. The road will be closed on eastbound Hwy 1 at New Tomahawk Road to…
Body of Missing Roseville Man Recovered on Sand Lake
SAND LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. - Authorities say they located and recovered the body of a Roseville man that had been missing since Thursday on Sand Lake. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, 21-year-old Philip Poulose and a friend…
Midday Update 8-16-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 16, 2021. Have a great day!
Biden to Address Nation on Deadly Chaos in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is returning to the White House Monday to address the nation on the U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan. This, as the planned withdrawal of American forces, turned deadly at Kabul’s airport Monday as thousands tried…
Minnesota Extends $100 Vaccine Incentives for Another Week
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota has extended its $100 reward program for people who get their COVID-19 vaccinations by another week. Any Minnesotan age 12 or older who gets their first shot through Sunday can claim a $100 Visa…
More Than 140 Artists, Makers Setting Up at Bayfront Park Aug. 21, 22
DULUTH, Minn. - Art in Bayfront Park is returning to Duluth for the 11th year on Saturday, August 21, and Sunday, August 22. Art lovers will find quality work from local…
Repairs to Lift Bridge Sidewalks to Begin Today
DULUTH, Minn. - The sidewalks on the Aerial Lift Bridge will be under repair beginning today, August 16. The City of Duluth says contractors will be working to improve the sidewalks throughout the week. One side of the sidewalk will…
Floodwood Home Deemed a 'Total Loss' in Sunday Fire
FLOODWOOD, Minn. - A home in Floodwood was deemed a total loss after a fire broke out at the residence Sunday evening. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, authorities and fire crews responded to reports of a fire…
Morning Update 8-16-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 16, 2021. Have a great day!
Gov. Walz Authorizes Minnesota National Guard to Assist in Minnesota Wildfire Response
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Governor Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard to help assist in wildfire response in Northern Minnesota. The governor's office announced on Sunday that the authorization is made through Emergency Executive Order 21-29. “This summer,…
'Power Play Paddle Fundraiser' Rents Paddleboards to Raise Money for Youth Hockey
DULUTH, Minn.- While hockey and stand-up paddle boarding may not have a lot in common, the two banded together for the first ever Power Play Paddle Fundraiser to raise money for the Duluth Heights…
Former NHL Goaltender Speaks about Mental Health Struggles in the Northland
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- Clint Malarchuk was given a second chance at life when his suicide attempt failed many years ago, and as the stigma around mental health melts away, the message he shared tonight…
Council To Vote Monday On Mayor's Plan To Outsource Duluth's Tourism Marketing
DULUTH, Minn.- At their Monday meeting Duluth City Council is set to discuss Mayor Emily Larson's plan to put Duluth's next marketing contract out for bid for the first time since Visit Duluth got…
Great Twin Ports Get Together at Wade Stadium
DULUTH, Minn.-- Community members were having a ball today over at Wade Stadium in Duluth for the Great Twin Ports Get Together. From noon till 6 Sunday afternoon, this free event featured 5 different…
Duluth Fire Responds To Overturned Sailboat off Park Point
DULUTH, Minn.- Wind gusts over 30 miles an hour Sunday made sailing a little difficult, resulting in a water emergency call on the bay-side of Park Point. According to a spokesperson with the…
Section Of Burning Tree Road Closing Monday For Month-Long Construction
DULUTH, Minn. -- A section of Burning Tree Road is closing on Monday for the next month. The plans include pavement milling and a stormwater project. The section that will shut down runs from Maple Grove Road to Mountain Shadow…
Large Wildfire Ignites 15 Miles SW Of Isabella
GREENWOOD LAKE, Minn. -- A large wildfire ignited around 3 p.m. Sunday near Greenwood Lake -- about 15 miles southwest of Isabella, Minn. The USDA…
Life In Prison For Man Who Killed Manitowoc Father, Daughter
MANITOWOC, Wis. (AP) - A man convicted of killing a father and his teenage daughter at the victims’ Manitowoc home has been sent to prison for life. Karl Hess continues to maintain his innocence…
Taliban Sweep Into Afghan Capital After Government Collapses
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban swept into Afghanistan’s capital Sunday after the government collapsed and the embattled president joined an exodus of his fellow citizens and foreigners, signaling the end of a costly two-decade U.S. campaign to remake the…
