Midday Update 6-24-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 24, 2021.
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Love Creamery Announces New Canal Park Location is Open for Business
DULUTH, Minn. - Love Creamery's Canal Park location is open for business. The homemade ice cream shop announced on its Facebook page Thursday afternoon that the new location will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days a…
New Superior Eatery Offers Authentic European Cuisine
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A new restaurant has opened in Superior on the 5800 block of Tower Avenue. Dolce Vita cooks up all different types of European cuisine. “It’s a blessing,” said Zudi Maksutoski,…
New York Court Suspends Rudy Giuliani's Law License
NEW YORK (AP) - An appeals court has suspended Rudy Giuliani from practicing law in New York because he made false statements while trying to get courts to overturn Donald Trump’s loss in the presidential race. An attorney disciplinary committee…
Report 751 Bodies Found at Indigenous School in Canada
REGINA, Saskatchewan (AP) - Leaders of Indigenous groups in Canada say investigators have found 751 unmarked graves at the site of a former residential school for Indigenous children in Saskatchewan. The discovery follows last month’s report of 215 at another…
Two Killed in Barron County Crash Involving Dump Truck
CUMBERLAND, Wis. (AP) - Two people are dead in a collision involving a dump truck and car in Barron County. The sheriff’s department says the truck was eastbound on Highway 48 near Cumberland Wednesday afternoon when a westbound car crossed…
Level 3 Predatory Offender Relocates to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Authorities in Duluth say a level 3 predatory offender was released on Tuesday and has relocated to the Duluth region. According to police, Royce Drift, 34, has a history of physically assaulting and holding a known adult…
Morning Update 6-24-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 24, 2021.
Biden Administration Extends Eviction Moratorium for 30 Days
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has extended the nationwide ban on evictions for 30 days to help tenants who are unable to make rent payments during the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control…
Wing of Miami-Area Condo Collapses; at Least 1 Person Dead
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) - A wing of a 12-story beachfront condo building has collapsed in a town outside Miami, killing at least one person while trapping residents in rubble…
"H" Returns to Scoreboard at Wade Stadium
DULUTH, Minn. - Last month during a Duluth Denfeld baseball practice, high winds blew off the "h" on the scoreboard at Wade Stadium. Duluth Huskies general manager Greg Culver was relieved to find out…
The Hills' Community Programs Now Closing Down Friday
DULUTH, Minn. - The Hills Youth and Family Services in Duluth is now closing down its community programs sooner than expected this Friday instead of July 2. This comes after the organization’s more than 100 years of mental health services…
Public Meeting Held to Address Vandalisms in Gary-New Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-- Gary-New Duluth has experienced acts of vandalism over the past year, including on the construction of the area's new rec center. Now the community and local law enforcement are coming together to address…
Local Union Offers Scholarships for More Diverse DFD
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Duluth Firefighter's Union is offering a new way to help get more people involved in firefighting. The International Association of Firefighters Union Local 101 here in Duluth is offering up to four…
STARBASE Instructor Flies with the Blue Angels
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- One lucky STARBASE instructor was nominated by members of the Duluth Airshow committee to fly with the Blue Angels today. The nomination was for a STEM educator who has made a positive…
Airshow Preparation Comes to a Close
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- The Blue Angels have made it to town and the last of the set-up is going on as preparations for this years air show are almost ready. Final tents and stands are…
Local Businesses Prepare for the Duluth Airshow
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- The Airshow also plays a positive impact on the economy, bringing in close to $10 million in revenue for the neighboring businesses who work to keep up with the crowds. Maya Mexican…
Renegade Theatre Programs Reopen to Public
DULUTH, Minn. -- Programs at the Zeitgeist Renegade Theatre are now back open. The Renegade Improv group has been performing in the atrium for the past two weeks on Fridays and is working towards getting…
Animal Allies Humane Society Kicked Off Their Summer Camp Series
DULUTH, Minn.- As the summer arrives in the Northland, numerous camps are popping up over at Animal Allies in Duluth. There are eight summer camps running throughout the summer. Kiddos camp, training and career,…
Duluth Parks and Recreation Brings Back Their Senior Programs
DULUTH, Minn.- As COVID restrictions continue to loosen up many Senior Programs around the Northland are back. The Duluth Parks and Recreation Center is one of the places now staying busy. Duluth Parks and Recreation…
Minnesota House Passes $7 Billion Transportation Budget Bill
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Another piece of Minnesota’s budget picture fell into place when the House passed a $7 billion transportation funding bill. The bill includes money for two new bus rapid transit lines for the Twin Cities. It…
Britney Spears Asks Judge to Free Her From Conservatorship
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears asked a judge Wednesday to end court conservatorship that has controlled her life and money since 2008. The dramatic request at a Los Angeles hearing came with her first words in open court in…
Lab Test of Subway Tuna Sandwiches Fails to Detect Tuna DNA, Report Says
LOS ANGELES - A lab analysis commissioned by the New York Times found no identifiable tuna DNA in Subway’s tuna sandwich, according to the newspaper. In its own statement, the fast-food giant fired back at the report and said it…
Senate to OK Allowing Government to Kill Beavers, Muskrats
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state Senate is set to approve a bill that would allow government officials to shoot beavers and muskrats causing damage near a roadway. Wisconsin law allows the Department of Natural Resources to capture, shoot, trap…
Harris to Visit US-Mexico Border Area Regarding Migration
WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make her first visit to the U.S. Mexico border since taking office. The visit to El Paso is planned for Friday and…
Midday Update 6-23-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Have a great day!
Update: Duluth Police Asking for Public's Help Identifying Suspect in Smoke Shop Robbery
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect from the Tuesday morning Sadi's Smoke Shop robbery. Video surveillance from the smoke shop was recovered by investigators with the Duluth Police DepartmentsViolent…
American Red Cross Urges Animal Owners to Have Pet Preparedness Plan in Place
DULUTH, Minn. - If a natural disaster were to occur, or a fire broke out in your home, would you have a plan of action? Toss the family pets into the mix, and things…
Morning Update 6-23-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Have a great day!
Minnesota Regulators Fine Company for Line 3 Pipeline Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The employer of a man who was run over by a large forklift while working on a northern Minnesota oil pipeline project has been cited by state regulators and fined $25,000. Jorge Villafuerte III was checking a…
