Morning Update 4-8-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, April 8, 2021.
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US Jobless Claims Up to 744K as Virus Still Forces Layoffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19, consumers gain confidence and the government distributes aid…
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to Open Next Week at Wessman Arena
SUPERIOR, Wis. - University of Wisconsin's Wessman Arena will be the site of a new community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinic next week. The university says the Douglas County Public Health clinic will open Tuesday, April 13 at 11:00 a.m. and will…
AP Source: NFL Player Phillip Adams Killed 5, Then Himself
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The gunman who killed five people including a prominent doctor in South Carolina was former NFL player Phillip Adams, who killed himself early Thursday, according to a source…
Lindsey Graskey Elected Next Superior's Next Dist. 10 Councilor
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- A special election was held Tuesday night in Superior to elect the successor for District 10 Councilor Esther Dalbec. Coming out on top was Lindsey Graskey, who won the election with 174…
Twin Ports Interchange Project Now Underway
DULUTH, Minn.-- It looks a bit different driving down I-35 with the Twin Ports Interchange Project now underway. The interchange, also known as "Can Of Worms," the project replaces infrastructure on the interstate,…
New Executive Director Named for Chum
DULUTH, Minn.-- A new executive director has been named for chum in John Cole. Cole is currently the interim director at Align Minneapolis, which is similar to Chum. Current Executive Director Lee Stuart will be…
Lincoln Park Flats Project Begins With Demolition Of Old Furniture Store
DULUTH, Minn.-- “Something that I think will do really well with this community. It's a lot of fun to see all of that activity down here. I think it's just going to bring that much…
Levi LaVallee Releases Duluth Snowmobile Stunt Video
DULUTH, Minn. -- After months of preparation and a week of filming, pro snowmobiler Levi LaVallee released his Red Bull video of stunts in Duluth Wednesday. LaVallee performed all over Duluth -- from jumps at Spirit…
New Bishop Named for Duluth Diocese
DULUTH, Minn. - A new bishop has now been named for the Duluth diocese. The role had been open ever since Bishop Paul Sirba died in 2019. Pope Francis named Father Daniel Felton to…
Duluth Library Celebrates National Library Giving Day
DULUTH, Minn. - This whole week is National Library Week and today is National Library Giving Day. 350 libraries throughout the United States and Canada are celebrating. The goal for the Duluth Public Library is…
75,000 Visitor Guides Delivered for Visit Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Visit Duluth’s 2021 visitor guides are being delivered throughout the state. 75,000 visitor guides were shipped out today to different parts of Minnesota including the Twin Cities. There is a new…
UMD Startup Cup Being Held Tonight
DULUTH, Minn.-Tonight some UMD students will be pitching their business ideas to a panel of professionals with the chance to win scholarship money. This year's UMD Startup Cup will be held virtually and feature…
New Hotel Opens in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- A new hotel has opened in Duluth. The Fairfield Inn and Suites on Maple Grove Road across the street from the Miller Hill Mall opened on March 25th. With 82 rooms,…
CHUM's Warming Center Saw Record Number Of Winter Visitors
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth's newly located Warming Center is officially closed for the season, and the number of homeless who used the shelter this winter is something homeless advocates have never seen before. This…
Biden to Unveil Actions on Guns, Including New ATF Boss
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will unveil a series of executive actions aimed at addressing gun violence on Thursday, according to a person familiar with the plans, delivering his first major action on gun control since taking office. He’s…
UW Students Who Get Vaccinated Won’t Be Tested For Virus
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - University of Wisconsin students who get vaccinated for COVID-19 will no longer have to be tested weekly for the virus under a policy that interim President Tommy Thompson calls an incentive to bolster vaccination rates on…
CHUM Announces New Executive Director
DULUTH, Minn. - CHUM has named a new Executive Director. In a recent press release, CHUM announced that John Cole will replace Lee Stuart as Executive Director. After eight years as the Executive Director Stuart will be retiring from the…
Duluth Fire Department Identifies Person Killed in Easter Fire
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department has identified the man killed in the Easter Sunday apartment fire as 49-year-old Matthew William Hurt. Fire crews responded to the fire located on the 600 block of East 3rd Street in the…
UPDATE: Los Angeles Sheriff Reveals Cause of Tiger Woods Crash
UPDATE: LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiger Woods was going nearly 90 mph — twice the posted speed limit — on a downhill stretch of road when he lost control of an SUV outside Los Angeles and crashed in a wreck…
Wisconsin GOP Plans for Spending Federal Stimulus May Not Be Allowed
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The majority of Wisconsin Republicans’ plans for spending $3.2 billion in federal stimulus money either may not be allowed under the law or might have to be repaid. That’s according to reviews of the bills that…
Midday Update 4-7-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 7, 2021.
Turnout Barely Tops 20% For Wisconsin Spring Election
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Turnout for Wisconsin’s spring election, which had only one statewide race on the ballot with a handful of locally hot contests, barely topped 20%, based on unofficial results. That’s on par with other elections where the…
Suspect Arrested in Sawyer County Death Investigation
STONE LAKE, Wis. - Authorities in Sawyer County have arrested a man in connection to the death of 42-year-old Cary Lynne Elkin. According to reports Cary's husband, 43-year-old Timothy P. Elkin has been arrested and is facing charges of hiding…
Demolition Begins at Site of Future Lincoln Park Flats Complex
DULUTH, Minn. - Demolition has started in Lincoln Park at the site of the future Lincoln Park Flats complex. P&R Companies new development will be at the former Robert's Home Furnishings building located at 2104 West Superior Street. The…
Minnesota DNR Reminds Homeowners to be Mindful of Bears
DULUTH, Minn. - It's the most wonderful time of the year for many residents in the Northland -- Spring. It's a time for new adventures when you can finally get outdoors more, and…
Surfers Enjoy Waves on Lake Superior
DULUTH, Minn. - It's not just the forces of Nature that call Lake Superior home. "Whenever there is a storm I definitely chase after it," UMD RSOP Coordinator, Randy Carlson says. One of…
Morning Update 4-7-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 7, 2021.
Minnesota Hospitalizations Climb As Virus Cases Trend Upward
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials say nearly 500 Minnesotans are currently hospitalized due to the coronavirus as case numbers continue to rise despite the state’s vaccination campaign. About 497 Minnesotans are hospitalized Tuesday, including 114 in intensive care. Health…
Felton Named Duluth Diocese Bishop
DULUTH, Minn. - The Very Rev. Daniel Felton, of the Diocese of Green Bay, has been named the tenth bishop of the Diocese of Duluth. His episcopal ordination and installation have been set for May 20. Bishop-elect Felton, 65, was…
