Midday Update 6-9-21
FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama deliver news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Have a great day!
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Wisconsin Senate to Vote on Police Chokehold Restrictions
MADISON, Wis.-The Wisconsin Senate is poised to vote on a bill banning police from using chokeholds, except in life-threatening situations or to defend themselves. The measure up for approval Wednesday is one in a series of police reform bills making…
Wildfire in Boundary Waters Continues to Grow
BWCAW-A wildfire in a portion of the Boundary Waters has now grown to 21 acres. The fire near Hassel Lake, which is 10 miles northeast of Tower, was between 10-12 acres yesterday. Fire officials say the increase in size is…
Justices to Decide if Charge Fits Minneapolis Police Killing
MINNEAPOLIS-The Minnesota Supreme Court hears oral arguments Wednesday in the case of Mohamed Noor. He's the former Minneapolis police officer who was convicted of third-degree murder in the shooting death of an Australian woman who had called 911 to report…
Duluth Monarch Buddies Hosting Pollinator Marketplace
DULUTH, Minn. - With the recent heatwave, more butterflies and insects are returning to the Northland a little earlier than normal. On Saturday, June 12, Northland residents are welcome to stop by the…
March Trial Schedule Set for Three Ex-Officers in Floyd's Death
MINNEAPOLIS-A more detailed trial schedule for three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting in the death of George Floyd has been set for next March. Last month, a judge pushed the trial of Thomas Lane, J. Kueng…
Morning Update 6-9-21
FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama deliver news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Have a great day!
Duluth Teen Hailed as Hero for Saving Family from House Fire
DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth family is lucky to be alive after their house went up in flames, and fire officials are calling the family's 15-year-old daughter a hero in the fire fight. "You might've…
A Place for Fido's 'Yappy Hour' Brings Wagging Tails Back to Fitger's Complex
DULUTH, Minn.- With summer returning, so is A Place for Fido's weekly "Yappy Hour" event in the Fitger's courtyard. There's treats and goody bags for the dogs and "doggy drinks" from the Boat Club…
Maritime Visitor Center Back with Outdoor Information Desk in Canal Park
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Canal Park is sharing all the ship times and updates outside again as it prepares to open its doors next month. On Tuesday afternoon,…
Fundraiser In Honor Of Man Killed On Iron Range Raising Money For Scholarships, Reward Fund
VIRGINIA, Minn. -- The family of a man who was killed in a hit-and-run on the Iron Range is starting a poker run and chili feed fundraiser in his memory. Scotty Christensen died in…
USPCA K9 Trials Wrap Up
ASHLAND, Wisc. -- The USPCA's Upper Midwest region along with the Ashland police department helped put on the event which helps patrol K9's get recertified. "We come down to trials and try to promote…
Duluth City Leaders Submit $44.5 Million in Earmark Spending Requests
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is currently eligible to receive more federal funding under the Biden Administration. Five Congressional Directed Spending requests, or "earmarks," have been submitted to Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar…
Businesses along the North Shore are Ready for Summer Tourism
DULUTH, Minn.- This time last year tourism in the North Shore was limited, but now businesses are open and are expecting a busy summer. Coffee shops, campgrounds and restaurants along the North Shore are…
Duluth Prepares for New City Flag Raising
DULUTH, Minn.-- A long anticipated ceremony will happen later this month to officially raise the new flag that represents the city of Duluth. After selecting the final submission and waiting over a…
Canal Park Lake Walk set to Open Officially
DULUTH, Minn.-- After being under construction due to heavy damage from multiple storms, the city of Duluth is finally ready to cut the ribbon and welcome foot traffic back to the Lakewalk in…
The Latest: Ex-Pharmacist Gets 3 Years in Jail for Tampering
MILWAUKEE — A former pharmacist in Wisconsin who intentionally ruined more than 500 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine has been sentenced to three years in prison. Steven Brandenburg, of Grafton, was…
15 Minneapolis Schools Switch to Online to Avoid Heat
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Fifteen Minneapolis schools that aren’t fully air-conditioned are switching from in-person to online instruction to avoid a heatwave this week. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that the schools will shift into online learning Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.…
Aaron Rodgers Not Present As Packers Open Mandatory Minicamp
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers wasn’t with the Green Bay Packers for their first mandatory minicamp session. This marks the latest chapter in the standoff between the team and its MVP…
Midday Update 6-8-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, June 8, 2021.
Protesters Maintain Blockade at Minnesota Oil Pipeline Site
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) — Protesters fighting Canadian-based Enbridge Energy’s push to replace an aging oil pipeline across northern Minnesota have maintained a blockade at a pump station as part…
Crews Work Again to Reopen George Floyd Square to Traffic
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Crews returned to a Minneapolis intersection where a memorial to George Floyd was assembled after his death last year and worked to reopen it to traffic by removing debris and…
Morning Update 6-8-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, June 8, 2021.
Wisconsin Prisons to Resume in-Person Visits
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin prison officials announced Monday they will lift a ban on in-person visits later this month as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. The state Department of Corrections said people can resume scheduling in-person visits again on June…
15-Year-Old Credited with Saving Families Lives in Morning Structure Fire
DULUTH, Minn. -- A 15-year-old girl is credited with saving her family's lives during a structure fire Tuesday morning. The Duluth fire department responded to a two-story single-family home just before one o'clock Tuesday morning on the 1100 block of…
Ursa Minor Starts Expanding Patio Space
DULUTH, Minn,.- Ursa Minor Brewing in Duluth's Lincoln Park is expanding its patio. Construction has begun for the expansion, with plans to keep the patio open year round. The parking lot will be…
Flame Nightclub Receives Barstool Grant, Looks Forward to Nightlife Resurgence
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth's first gay bar and nightclub The Flame received a big grant to help with costs as they go into what they hope is a busy season for Twin Ports nightlife. The Flame…
Biking to Beat the Heat as Summer-like Temps Continue
DULUTH, Minn.- As cyclists across the Northland get out on the trails to take advantage of the summer-like weather, local bike shops want to remind people to get their bikes tuned up and…
