Morning Update 5-27-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 27, 2021.
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Essentia Health Eases Visitor Restrictions
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health announced Thursday morning that it is moving to ease visitation guidelines as COVID-19 positivity rates decrease in the community. Starting today, two adult visitors per patient will be allowed in Essentia clinic and hospital settings,…
US Jobless Claims Fall to 406,000, a New Pandemic Low
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and more evidence that the job market is strengthening as the virus wanes and the economy further reopens. Thursday’s report from…
St. Louis County Continues Vaccine Clinic, Information at Duluth Transportation Center
DULUTH, Minn.- St. Louis County is continuing to find success with its vaccine clinic at the Duluth Transportation Center downtown. Public health officials say they've vaccinated about 80 people over their three visits there.…
Duluth Library to Open with Masks, City Hall to Open Without
DULUTH, Minn.- The City Of Duluth has announced most of their public buildings will reopen to the public on June 1st, and while most things will be business as usual, don't expect to ditch…
UWS and WITC Collaborate to Offer More Opportunities
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- UWS and WITC signed documents this morning that certified a partnership that will offer their students more opportunities. A University Transfer Degree option will allow students to combine classes from the two…
Smoke Billowing From Church Turns Out Not To Be From Fire
DULUTH, Minn. -- Concerned neighbors called the Duluth Fire Department on Wednesday evening while watching smoke pour out of a church, but it turns out it wasn't a fire that caused the problem. The city fire department was dispatched to…
Local Greenhouses Give Spring Gardening Tips
DULUTH, Minn.-- With the temperatures rising and dropping, a local greenhouse has tips on how to keep your plants healthy. Those with Spring at Last greenhouse say on nights with frost warnings, you should cover…
DECC Awarded 'Partner of the Year' from Local Red Cross
DULUTH, Minn.-- The northern Minnesota chapters of the Red Cross every year name an organization around the area that's been a big boost for blood collection to local hospitals in the Northland. On Wednesday,…
Wednesday Night Regatta Returns on Lake Superior
DULUTH, Minn.-- You know summer is almost here in Duluth now that the Duluth Yacht Club is back at its Wednesday night regatta out on Lake Superior. Wednesday evening, dozens of sailboats took off…
Forest Service Offers Tips on How To Prevent Wildfires
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Superior National Forest is reminding the public of the near-critical fire conditions in the Northland as the amount of rain we've seen is low, and showers have been spotty. As some…
Rhubarb Festival to Benefit CHUM Returning in June
DULUTH, Minn-The Annual CHUM Rhubarb Festival is set to return this year with both in-person and virtual events. The week-long event will start June 20th with local restaurants offering rhubarb themed meals and treats…
St. Lukes Continues Vaccinations of International Sailors
DULUTH, Minn. -- St. Luke's continued their vaccinations of international sailors in the Twin Ports Wednesday morning. About 20 sailors from India aboard the Federal Champlain received the Johnson & Johnson vaccination. Because of…
Duluth's Environmental Initiative Recognized for Carbon Reductions
DULUTH, Minn. -- The city of Duluth was recognized today for their efforts on going green. The city was announced as the winners of the the Environmental Initiative Energy and Climate award for their…
Superior Farmers Market Opens Season
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- The Superior Farmers market kicked off its season this week. Local vendors and farmers came out to set up on the 1200 Block of Banks Avenue. Local farmers tell us events…
Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff In Honor of Conservation Officer Grell
ST. PAUL, Minn. - On Wednesday, Governor Tim Walz ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all State and Federal buildings in Minnesota on Friday in honor of Conservation Officer Sarah Grell. “Sarah Grell…
Minnesota Researchers Develop Wafer as Potential New Vaccine Delivery Method
(FOX 9) - Researchers believe a newly developed wafer could be the vaccine-delivery device of the future. A University of Minnesota professor and a Mayo Clinic professor were part…
Many COVID-19 Restrictions Ending, Not Eviction Moratorium
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota housing officials are urging state legislators to proceed carefully in negotiating an end to a moratorium on rental property evictions. While other coronavirus restrictions are being lifted, lawmakers have failed to reach a compromise…
Most City of Duluth Buildings to Reopen June 1
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth announced Wednesday that most city buildings will reopen to the public on June 1. The following buildings will again be open to the public beginning on June 1: City Hall Mt. Royal and…
8 Dead in Shooting at Railyard Serving Silicon Valley
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — An assailant opened fire at a California railyard serving Silicon Valley, killing eight people. Authorities say the suspect is also dead. The shooting took place around 6:30 a.m.…
Wisconsin Lawmakers Consider Banning Transgender Athletes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Female athletes are urging Wisconsin lawmakers to ban transgender people from participating in girls’ and women’s sports, while opponents of the Republican-backed measures say they are discriminatory and chasing a problem that doesn’t exist. A broad…
Midday Update 5-26-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
Superior Gymnastics Coach Charged with Sexually Assaulting Third Teenager
DULUTH, Minn. - A third teenage girl has come forward saying she was sexually assaulted by the Superior gymnastics coach charged earlier this month with sexually assaulting two teens he previously coached at Twin Ports Gymnastics. George Deppa Jr., 47,…
Police Responding to Shooting in Downtown San Jose by VTA Maintenance Yard
(CNN) - Police in San Jose, California, are responding to a shooting downtown near Younger Avenue and San Pedro Street, according to a tweet from the San Jose Police Department. Units are currently at…
Federal Prison Camp in Duluth Welcoming Seven Puppies for Five Week Training
DULUTH, Minn. - After a full year of nearly no visitors allowed due to COVID-19, the Federal Prison Camp in Duluth will once again welcome four-legged friends back into the facility this Thursday. Can…
Morning Update 5-26-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
Amazon to Buy MGM, Studio Behind James Bond and ‘Shark Tank’
NEW YORK (AP) — Online shopping giant Amazon is buying MGM, the movie and TV studio behind James Bond, “Legally Blonde” and “Shark Tank,” with the hopes of filling its video streaming…
Duluth Police Arrest Second Suspect in Fatal Downtown Shooting
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police announced Wednesday morning that a second suspect wanted in Saturday's fatal downtown shooting has been arrested. According to police, Laurel Ladd, 25, was arrested around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday after…
St. Louis County Offices to Reopen June 1st
DULUTH, Minn.- Starting next week st. Louis county offices will start re-opening for in-person services after county buildings were closed for the past 15 months. Officials say the reopening will be slow with…
George Floyd Remembered At Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial One Year After Death
DULUTH, Minn.- It's been one year since George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis by ex-cop Derek Chauvin. Across the country and in Duluth, groups gathered to remember him. A black lives matter group…
