Midday 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!
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Mayo Clinic Joins Others in Requiring Worker Vaccinations
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) - Mayo Clinic says it will require employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus by mid-September, becoming one of the latest health systems to do so as delta variant cases rise around the country. The Rochester-based medical…
CDC Expected to Backpedal on Some Masking Guidelines
(AP) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was expected to backpedal Tuesday on its masking guidelines and recommend that even vaccinated people wear masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus is surging, a federal official…
Great Lakes Aquarium Will Take Your Lead Tackle
DULUTH, Minn. - The Great Lakes Aquarium is collecting lead-based fishing tackle in hopes of reducing lead poisoning in wildlife. Working with the Minnesota pollution control agency the aquarium is encouraging people to bring…
NorShore Theater Youth Camp to Perform on Vista Fleet
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Youth Chorus is teaming up with the Duluth Playhouse and Vista Fleet for a unique summer camp experience this week. For 8 years, the NorShore Theater has offered youth…
Vintage Hideaway Marketplace Helping Support Over 40 Local Vendors
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Supporting small businesses is vital to keeping the local economy thriving and well. Since the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, every dollar spent locally means more now than it…
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…
