Midday Update 6-18-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, June 18, 2021.
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Suspect in Lakeside Stabbing Formally Charged
DULUTH, Minn. - The 28-year-old Duluth man arrested for allegedly stabbing a 78-year-old man at his Lakeside home on Wednesday has been formally charged. Authorities say Warren Holt Jr. is charged with first-degree aggravated robbery, and two counts of first-degree…
Duluth School Board Approves Moving Forward With New Location for ALC, Academic Excellence Online Programs
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth School District administration can now move forward with lease negotiations for the Radio Central building. On Thursday, the Duluth School Board approved a resolution to allow the administration to carry out a lease agreement with Advance…
Duluth Police K9 Hondo Retires After 6 Years on the Job
DULUTH, Minn. - The Northland K9 Foundation announced in a Friday Facebook post that Duluth Police K9 Hondo is retiring after six years on the job. K9 Hondo finished his last patrol…
Morning Update 6-18-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, June 18, 2021.
Protests Continue at Minnesota Line 3 Oil Pipeline Project
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) — Opponents of the Enbridge Energy Line 3 oil pipeline project in northwestern Minnesota continued their protests this week by disrupting traffic in front of an Enbridge equipment…
Superior’s Summer 'Porchfest Popups' Begin
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- A new summer pop-up event in Superior is letting locals enjoy live music right from porches of homes around town. That's the sounds of local group similar dogs at Superior's first ever "Porchfest…
Spirit Room Unveils New Outdoor Venue
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- A popular Superior cocktail bar has taken its pandemic growing pains and turned them into a one-of-a-kind summer outdoor venue. The Spirit Room in Superior's old city hall building on Broadway Street has…
Fitness Expo Kicks Off Grandma's Marathon Weekend Festivities
DULUTH, Minn.-- It's been nearly two years but Grandma's Marathon events began this afternoon with the Fitness Expo. The DECC was buzzing on this afternoon as dozens of vendors and hundreds of visitors returned for…
Pro Tire & Accessories Hosts 'Custom Truck Mayhem'
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Big rigs were the name of the game at Pro Tire & Truck Accessories in Hermantown Thursday. The business was hosting its annual 'Custom Truck Mayhem' event. It serves as a way…
Local Bakery is Preparing for Large Crowds During Grandma’s
DULUTH, Minn.- Great Harvest Bread Company off of Superior Street is preparing for the crowds Grandma's Marathon may bring. The bakery is right on the edge of the race course, and is always busy…
Bayfield Authorities Looking For Driver Of SUV Possibly Involved In Fatal Motorcycle Accident
BAYFIELD CO., Wis. -- The Bayfield County Sheriff's Office needs help finding the driver of an SUV that may have been involved in a fatal motorcycle accident. The collision happened just after 1 p.m. on Thursday on Highway 2 in…
Suspect Arrested for Assaulting, Stabbing 78-Year-Old Man in Lakeside
DULUTH, Minn. - Authorities say a 28-year-old Duluth man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a 78-year-old man at his home in Lakeside and then stealing his truck. Warren Holt Jr. is currently being lodged at the St. Louis County…
New Wellness Spa Opens in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- A new wellness spa is opening up in Duluth, specializing in services that aren't common in this area. Heaven on Earth Wellness Spa off of East Central Entrance held its grand opening today.…
Juneteenth is Now a Federal Holiday
DULUTH, Minn.- President Joe Biden signed a bill this afternoon to make Juneteenth a federal holiday after it was passed by Congress. Juneteenth celebrates the end of the Civil War and slavery. The celebration is…
Duluth USPS Emphasizes Dog Awareness Week
DULUTH, Minn.- It's dog bite awareness week and a local letter carrier and Duluth postmaster are speaking on the importance of securing your dog for the safety of local carriers. The United States Postal Service…
Massive Preps Underway for Michelina's All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner
DULUTH, Minn. - You can't have a marathon without a ton of carbs before the action gets underway. Massive preps continued Thursday for the Michelina's All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner happening Friday, June 18 at the Duluth…
Wisconsin Unemployment Unchanged at 3.9%
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s unemployment rate was unchanged for May at 3.9%, the state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday. The nationwide unemployment rate in May was 5.8%. A year ago, in May 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic was…
The Latest: Michigan Lifts Indoor Capacity Restrictions
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan will lift all indoor capacity restrictions and mask requirements next week, 10 days sooner than planned amid vaccinations and plummeting COVID-19 infections, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday. The state’s main coronavirus order will expire at the…
Minnesota House Launches Into Contentious Budget Debate
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota House launched into a long, contentious debate Thursday as it held its first votes on big-budget bills that lawmakers were unable to pass before time ran out on the year’s regular session last month. The…
Gov. Walz Appoints Bhupesh Pattni to Fill Sixth Judicial District Vacancy
DULUTH, Minn. - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced on Thursday the appointment of Bhupesh Pattni as District Court Judge in the Sixth Judicial District. Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District encompasses Carlton, Cook, Lake, and St. Louis counties.…
Olympic Runner Participating in Grandma’s Marathon
DULUTH, Minn.- Olympic long-distance runner Ruben Sanca came to Duluth today for the first time as he gets ready for Grandma's Marathon. He specializes in marathons and was one of three members of…
Midday Update 6-17-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 17, 2021.
Essentia Health Discusses Prevention, Symptoms During Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
DULUTH, Minn. - According to the Alzheimer's Association, worldwide, 50 million people are living with Alzheimer's and other dementias. June serves as Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. Sara McCumber is an Advanced Practice…
Seafood Satisfaction with Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - The summer season is kicking off along scenic Highway 61 near Two Harbors. In this week’s Cooking Connection, Chef Richard Selz with Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages showcases…
Health Officials Tracking New COVID-19 Variant in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is tracking a new variant of COVID-19 with more than two dozen cases in the state. The Delta strain has been elevated to a “variant of concern” in Wisconsin. The…
Biden to Sign Bill Making Juneteenth a Federal Holiday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will soon have a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery. President Joe Biden is scheduled to sign into law on Thursday a bill to make Juneteenth, or June 19th, the 12th federal…
Big Top Chautauqua Returns for 35th Anniversary Year
BAYFIELD, Wis. - The Big Top in Bayfield is returning for its 35th anniversary year. Big Top officials say live music will begin June 18 and will run through September 17. “We can’t wait for our grand reunion when we…
Morning Update 6-17-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 17, 2021.
US Jobless Claims Tick up to 412,000 From a Pandemic Low
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since April despite widespread evidence that the economy and the job market are rebounding steadily from the pandemic recession. Jobless claims rose…
