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Morning Update 6-3-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 3, 2021.

GND Rec Center Continues to Receive Donations

DULUTH, Minn-- The Gary New Duluth Rec Center continues to receive donations as they gain more progress in building their new facilities. Minnesota power recently donated $25,000 while another anonymous donor made a $10,000…

Crews Removing Barriers, Memorials at George Floyd Square

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Crews are removing concrete barriers as well as artwork, flowers, and other memorial items from a Minneapolis intersection that has become a sprawling memorial to George Floyd. City crews began…

State Seeks 30 Years for Chauvin; Defense Wants Time Served

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors are seeking a 30-year sentence for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd, but a defense attorney is asking that Derek Chauvin be sentenced to probation and time already…

AICHO Helps Kids Plant Garden at Duluth Library

DULUTH, Minn.-- As summer approaches, a Duluth organization is teaching kids how to garden. The American Indian Community Housing Organization or AICHO was at the Duluth Library this afternoon to plant a small garden with…

Proctor Car Show Returns for First Time in Two Years

PROCTOR, Minn.-- For the first time in two years, a classic car show returned to Proctor Wednesday afternoon. Car enthusiasts met up at the Powerhouse Bar in Proctor to show off their classic rides.…

April Tourism Tax Revenue Up 200% From 2020

DULUTH, Minn.-- Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar stopped in Duluth Wednesday to let everybody know Duluth is back in business. "The hotels are open, restaurants are open, and it's really important that people that not just…

Renovations at Wrenshall Public Schools Moving Forward with Completion Set for Early Fall

WRENSHALL, Minn. - You can feel it in the air – school is almost out for the summer. It’s been a year of new adventures, hard learning curves, and trying moments, but the staff at…

Vandalism Found at Bay View Elementary School

PROCTOR, Minn.-- This past weekend, Bay View Elementary School in Proctor discovered vandalism to its playground, after students worked so hard, planting and improving their yard for spring. According to the superintendent, John Engelking, it…

Volunteers Needed for Annual Flower Planting in Downtown Duluth

BY LAUREN AKABORI, Fox 21 Reporter DULUTH, Minn.-Volunteers are still needed to help plant flowers in downtown Duluth as a part of the Clean and Safe Team’s 18th annual “Dig in for the Downtown Waterfront.”…

Donors Needed for Blood Drive on Thursday at AMSOIL Arena

BY LAUREN AKABORI, Fox 21 Reporter DULUTH, Minn.-As the pandemic continues the need for blood donations across the country is growing. The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at AMSOIL Arena through…

Inline Marathon Celebrating 25 Year Anniversary

DULUTH, Minn.-- The Inline Marathon announced its in-person return this summer, after holding the race virtually last year. They expect over 2,000 applicants, and announced a couple of new additions for the festival…

Superior Shelter Offering Adoption Kits for Cats

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- It's National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month and the Douglas County Humane Society is doing something special for all of their shelter cats. With an influx of cats waiting to be put…

Local Elections New Front in Wisconsin Redistricting Battle

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — County board and local aldermanic districts in Wisconsin would remain the same next year under a bill moving quickly through the Republican-controlled Legislature. The measure introduced on Tuesday and heard by an Assembly committee on Wednesday…

Pizza Ranch Announces Mid-June Opening

DULUTH, Minn. - On Wednesday, Pizza Ranch announced on their Facebook page they will be opening their doors later this month. The restaurant, which will be located at the former Lucky's 13 Pub space at the Miller Hill Mall, wrote…

Wisconsin Republicans Block Medical Marijuana

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Legislature’s powerful budget-writing committee again blocked a Democratic attempt Wednesday to legalize marijuana for medical uses. The GOP stripped a provision legalizing medical marijuana from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ 2021-23 budget last…

Midday Update 6-2-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

Lake Superior Zoo Spring Membership Drive Ends Today

DULUTH, Minn. - It's a summer packed with wild fun at the Lake Superior Zoo. Happening Tuesday, June 2, the zoo will host its M.A.D. Safari member appreciation day event. There will be free…

Twin Cities End COVID-19 Mask Requirements

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Both Minneapolis and St. Paul are ending the coronavirus mask requirements as vaccination rates are on the rise. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey imposed the indoor mask mandate last spring, two months before Gov. Tim Walz issued a…

Mesabi Metallics Sues State Over Mineral Lease Termination

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Mesabi Metallics is suing the state of Minnesota over its iron ore leases which regulators terminated last week. The state Department of Natural Resources says the company failed to live up to terms of its contract,…

Morning Update 6-2-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

Biden Pushes for US Voting Rights Law as Restrictions Mount

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has used the 100th anniversary of Tulsa’s race massacre to plea for sweeping legislation in Congress to protect the right to vote. Biden’s message comes as Republican-led state governments pass new restrictions making it…