Morning Update 6-14-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, June 14, 2021. Have a great day!
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Police: Vehicle Plows Into Minnesota Protesters, Killing 1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A woman was killed and another person was injured after being struck by a car during a protest in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood where a Black man was fatally shot earlier this month during an arrest attempt, police said Monday.…
Duluth Goat Yoga Provides 'a little escape from reality' at New Location
DULUTH, Minn.- After starting last year as a pop up activity throughout the Northland, Duluth Goat Yoga is back with the grand opening of its new permanent outdoor studio this weekend. "It's yoga-optional,…
Trader's Village Continues at Douglas County Fairgrounds
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Douglas County Fairgrounds in Superior were packed with baubles and knick-knacks this weekend for its third monthly Trader’s Village market. More than 50 vendors brought their vintage, new, farmed, and handmade…
Sailors Take Advantage of Windy Wavy Lake Superior Sunday
DULUTH, Minn.- Sunday's sunny windy weather was perfect for people to get out on the water and sail. The Aerial Lift Bridge's horn greeted all the boats coming back underneath her, after a windy…
1st Annual Joker Poker Run Raises Awareness for Iron Range Hit and Run Victim
VIRGINIA, Minn.-- Up on the Iron Range, Scotty Christensen was killed in a hit and run accident in October of 2016. As the family looks for answers nearly five years later, they found a way…
Man Hurt From Water Skiing Accident
REMER, Minn. -- A man was injured in a water skiing accident on Friday on Long Lake, in the Inguadona Township. According to the Cass County Sheriff's Office, the 24-year-old who was water skiing behind the boat lost control ,…
Rip Current Warning For Park Point Beaches Issued Until Monday Morning
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Fire Department issued a red flag warning on Sunday afternoon, alerting the public that it's too dangerous to swim at the Park Point beaches due to the risk of rip currents. The warning expires on…
City of Duluth Helping Recruit Women, People of Color for CDL Training
DULUTH, Minn.- Women and people of color in Duluth are being urged to apply for construction jobs requiring a commercial driver’s license as the nationwide hiring shortage hits that industry. With a grant from…
Bong Airport Holds First-Ever Community Open House
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- It was a busy day at the Bong Airport in Superior as all hangers have opened up at the airport to give the community a look into the sky. The first ever Bong…
New Ropes Course Opens in Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn.-- For those who want an active course, High Ropes Minnesota opened to the public today in Cloquet. The 5-pole, 12 element course has two levels for climbers to navigate with guides along the…
New 'Slooper Slide' Opens at Mont du Lac
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- The nice day was a perfect afternoon for Mont du Lac Resort's newest summer attraction to make a splash. The first kid went down Mont du Lac's new ‘Slooper Slide’ on Saturday A…
New Places to Dine, Shop Coming to Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn.- New storefronts will be coming to Miller Hill Mall in the coming weeks, with more places to dine and shop on the way. Pizza Ranch is set to open Monday June 14th next to Ulta. Following that, "Something…
Gov. Evers Tours Sustainable Food Program at Northland College
ASHLAND, Wis.-- At Northland College in Ashland, a school food program has been teaching students how to grow sustainability. And it's catching the eye of the Wisconsin governor. On Friday Governor Tony Evers toured the…
Vitta Pizza Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary with Fundraiser for Domestic Violence Victims
DULUTH, Minn.- It's been ten years since Vitta Pizza opened their doors in Canal Park, and on Friday they celebrated by donating to a good cause. 10 percent of all of Vitta…
Duluth Police Share Safety Tips on Driving in Foggy Conditions
DULUTH, Minn.- Local law enforcement is reminding people about driving safely in low visibility. The Duluth Police Department today responded to five car crashes before noon, and while officials don't know if fog was…
Duluth Investigators Arrest Longtime Heroin, Fentanyl Dealer
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Police Department and Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force arrested a man Friday, seizing fentanyl and other drugs as well as thousands in drug sale money. According to a spokesperson with the City of…
Five Northland Students Competing in National History Day
DULUTH, Minn.-- It was a record-breaking year for history students from three different area schools. Nine records were set between five young women, and they now get ready to compete in the National…
Memorial Blood Center is Asking for Blood Donations Due to a National Blood Shortage
DULUTH, Minn.- With a recent surge in blood use and blood shortage across the nation, Memorial Blood Center has announced a blood emergency. School closures caused by the pandemic created a deficit of blood…
Park Point Rummage Sale Kicks Off
DULUTH, Minn.-- Today on Park Point the annual rummage sale kicked off making its return since the pandemic. The streets of Park Point filled up today with community members and people from out of…
Local Dairy Queen Gives Ice Cream and Job Opportunities to Students
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A local Dairy Queen has been struggling to find employees for the summer and they are working to get some more applicants at Hermantown High School. For the past couple of…
Park Point Residents Launch Operation Slow Motion
DULUTH, Minn.-- After an extreme car accident on Park Point in October 2020 almost killed several people, the residents of the point decided it was time for a change, and announced the launching…
Erie Mining History Program Hosts First Annual Scholarship Presentation
DULUTH, Minn.- The Erie Mining History program worked with the St. Louis County Historical Society in hosting their first annual scholarship presentation. The $1,500 award was granted to a recent Cook County High School…
Time to Hunt! City of Duluth Hosting Event for 'National Get Outdoors Day'
DULUTH, Minn. - If you're itching to get outside and explore with your friends and family this weekend, the City of Duluth has the perfect opportunity with prizes attached. The Parks and Rec Dept.…
Governor Walz Calls Special Session to Complete State Budget
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is calling a special session of the Minnesota State Legislature beginning Monday to complete the two-year state budget. On Monday, he will also sign an executive order that extends Minnesota’s peacetime emergency for 30…
Gov. Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Paramedic Troy Boettcher
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ordered all flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset, on Monday, June 14, in honor and remembrance of paramedic Troy Boettcher. He died…
Midday Update 6-11-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, June 11, 2021.
Duluth Fire Department Warns of Dangerous Swimming Conditions Today
DULUTH, Minn.-Due to a high risk of rip currents today, the Duluth Fire Department is issuing a warning of dangerous swimming conditions for Park Point beaches effective immediately and continuing until 10 a.m. tomorrow. This warning means that wind and…
'Great Minnesota Get Together' Officially Happening this Summer, Masks Not Required
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota State Fair is officially back this summer after being canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fair officials made the announcement Friday. At this time, the State Fair does not expect there will…
AP Source: J&J Doses to be Released, But Many Will be Tossed
U.S. regulators are allowing for the release of 10 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine from a troubled Baltimore factory. But material to make many more must be thrown out because of possible contamination. That's according to a…
