Morning Update 8-3-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 3, 2021.
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Duluth Police Department Rolls out New Community Engagement Bus
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is rolling out a new community engagement bus just in time for National Night Out. The police department says the bus was donated by the…
Boats, Beverages, BBQ Coming to DECC’S Harborside Deck
DULUTH, Minn.- A new way to enjoy the view of the Duluth harbor is opening up this Wednesday as the DECC starts a weekly barbecue event on its harborside patio deck. Boats, Beverages…
St. Louis County Recommends Masks Indoors Again, Blames Unvaccinated for COVID Spike
DULUTH, Minn.- Masks are making a comeback, with some Northland businesses and even UMD requiring them in their buildings. Now St. Louis County Public Health leaders are recommending everyone mask up indoors vaccinated or…
Blue Arrow Boutique Expansion 'SPACES' Holds Grand Opening
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A new gift shop in Superior held its grand opening late July on Tower Avenue. While the Blue Arrow Boutique primarily sells women's clothing and accessories, SPACES is a one-stop shop. "If…
New Gourmet Hot Dog Food Truck Debuts Tuesday In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- A brand new food truck called UpDawg is debuting in Duluth on Tuesday, specializing in gourmet hot dogs. The food truck has been a year-and-a-half in the making, facing a few…
Kids Learning to Sail in Summer Camp
DULUTH, Minn.- More summer camps are underway in the Northland. The Duluth-Superior Sailing Association kicked off its youth sailing camp today on Park Point. The week-long camp teaches kid’s age’s seven to twelve how to…
New Can of Worms Ramp Closures Stacking Up
DULUTH, Minn.- As of today, Twin Ports Interchange ramp closures are underway. Detour signs and traffic barrels are now set up, blocking I-35 south to Highway 53 north, I-535 north to Highway 53 north, and…
Highs and Lows of Lincoln Park Businesses
DULUTH, Minn.- Different businesses in Lincoln Park are experiencing the highs and lows of business due to construction in the area. Bike lane construction on West Superior Street impacted the up and coming area in…
University of St. Thomas to Require COVID Vaccine for All Students, Staff for Fall Semester
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The University of St. Thomas announced it will require students, faculty, and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to campus this fall. According…
St. Louis County Recommending Masks in Indoor, Public Places
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - St. Louis County public health officials say they are recommending face masks be worn in indoor, public places regardless of vaccination status due to substantial transmission of COVID-19 throughout the county. "We are as frustrated…
Graham 1st Vaccinated Senator to Test Positive for COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Sen. Lindsey Graham has tested positive for the coronavirus. The South Carolina Republican is the first senator to disclose a breakthrough infection after being vaccinated. Graham said in a statement Monday afternoon that he “started having…
Target Requiring Employees to Mask up in Areas With High COVID-19 Infection Rates
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Beginning Tuesday, Target says it will require employees who work in stores in certain areas to mask up again. The Minneapolis-based retailer will require masks for employees at stores in areas with a substantial or high…
Midday Update 8-2-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 2, 2021.
4-H Participants Thankful as Summer Fair Season Begins
PROCTOR, Minn. - The return of in-person activities and programming is a sigh of relief for not only educators, but those taking part in programs such as 4-H. “There’s something about being together in…
University of Minnesota Reimposes Indoor Mask Mandate
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The University of Minnesota is reinstituting its indoor mask mandate for everyone on campus, regardless of vaccination status, starting Tuesday. University President Joan Gabel sent an email to students, faculty, and staff on Monday informing…
'Best Christmas Ever' Aims to Set New World Record During City on the Hill Music Festival
DULUTH, Minn. - The excitement is building to see how many candy canes can be hung on the giant Christmas tree erected at Bayfront Park between August 5 - 7 during…
Morning Update 8-2-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 2, 2021.
Two People Have Died, One Injured in Wadena House Fire
WADENA, Minn. (AP) — Two people have died and one person has been injured in a house fire in central Minnesota. The fire broke out about 4 a.m. Sunday in Wadena, according to authorities. First responders found a juvenile outside…
Evictions Expected to Spike as Pandemic Moratorium Ends
BOSTON (AP) - Housing courts around the country are ramping up work following the end of the federal eviction moratorium. Housing advocates fear the end of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium over the weekend will result in…
"The Great Twin Ports Get Together" Scheduled for August 15th
DULUTH, Minn. -- "The Great Twin Ports Get Together" is coming to Wade Stadium in Duluth on August 15th, according to a press release from the organizer. It will include live music featuring five bands playing throughout the day and…
Triathlon Part of Summer Comeback for Island Lake Inn
DULUTH, Minn.- Many triathletes were hungry after putting in the work at the Brewhouse Triathlon Sunday, and packed the nearby Island Lake Inn bar to refuel. Staff at the small business say they…
Hundreds Swim, Bike, Run Through 34th Brewhouse Triathlon at Island Lake
DULUTH Minn.- The weather was perfect Sunday for bikers, runners and swimmers to compete in the 34th Annual Fitgers' Brewhouse Triathlon at Island Lake. "You can feel the tension in the air and then…
Lake Superior Zoo's Lily the Lion Gets Root Canal
DULUTH, Minn.- Lake Superior Zoo's very own Lily the African lion got a root canal today. The 14 year old lion has been with the zoo since she was only six months old along with…
The South St. Louis County Fair Comes to a Close
PROCTOR, Minn.- The South St. Louis County Fair is wrapping up Sunday, overcoming obstacles like severe weather and personal tragedy to bring a festive five days to the city of Proctor. The fair was able…
More Bears Are Stealing Food From Campers As Drought Impacts Berry Supply In Northern Minnesota
(FOX 9) - As drought conditions linger in Minnesota, Superior National Forest is warning campers to secure their food as reports of bears seeking out food from humans are on the rise. According to wildlife officials, the drought has led to a…
Five Arrested in Hibbing Saturday in Connection to Meth Distribution on Iron Range
HIBBING, Minn.- Five Hibbing residents were arrested Saturday night, in connection to a month-long investigation into meth distribution on the Iron Range, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office. According to a spokesperson with the Sheriff's Office, three of…
Duluth Resident Holds BBQ Benefitting Homeless
DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth resident who overcame homelessness decided to give back to that population with a barbecue to raise money and donations Saturday. The event took place in the Central Hillside Park next…
All Pints North Summer Brewfest Brings Hundreds of Breweries, Beer-Lovers to Bayfront Park
DULUTH, Minn.- We're here at All Pints North Summer Brewfest where hundreds of people get to try more than 120 different types of beer from local Minnesota breweries. Several breweries had games and novelty…
'Duluth Farmers' Market Jam Band' Plays On
DULUTH, Minn.- The unofficially named Duluth Farmers' Market Jam Band is a group of strangers who first met at the market years ago and now play music together at pop-ups each season. “It's just…
