Morning Update 6-1-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
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COVID-19 Hospitalizations at Their Lowest Level in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Hospitalizations due to the COVID-19 virus are at their lowest recorded levels in Wisconsin, a 92% drop from the peak less than seven months ago. The Wisconsin Hospital Association said that as of Monday, there were 186…
Teen Arrested for Aggravated Robbery in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth police say an 18-year-old male was arrested Monday after robbing an individual at the Northland Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. According to the police, the incident happened just after 4:00 p.m. The victim told authorities that the teen…
Water Emergency on BWCA Leaves One Dead
ST. LOUIS COUNTY.-- The St. Louis County sheriff's deputies responded to a water emergency on trout lake in the BWCA Monday afternoon at 2:20 p.m. Due to poor cell phone service, it took authorities longer to find out a 51-year-old…
Veterans, Active Servicemen in Community Take Time to Remember Fallen on Memorial Day
DULUTH, Minn.- While different events honored those who gave their lives for our country, veterans and active duty military members in the Northland observed Memorial Day from work -- some in jobs that…
Duluth Huskies Fans Excited to be ‘Out to Ballgame’ Again
DULUTH, Minn.- The grandstands were packed as plenty of Duluth Huskies fans got to sing "take me out to the ballgame" again after not seeing games for two years. It was Huskies gear…
Proctor Holds Annual Memorial Say Observance
PROCTOR, Minn. -- The annual proctor memorial day observance took place this morning at the proctor community center. Hosted by the American Legion 106, the event was geared towards memorializing those who have given the…
Firefighters Share Grill Safety Tips Ahead of Summer Barbecue Season
DULUTH, Minn.- With Memorial Day being the unofficial kickoff to summer, many break out and fire up the grill for the season, so the Duluth Fire Department wants to remind the public of proper…
Superior Hosts Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- Superior hosted their own memorial day ceremonies at the greenwood cemetery on tower avenue. With a presentation of wreaths, guest speakers, harbor master singers and an honor guard presentation. Organizers wanted to…
New Canal Park Business Opens
DULUTH, Minn. -- "We kind of cater to a really special crowd," Duluth Love Owner, Garrett Kirwan says. The company Pandora's Box owns about eight stores around the Midwest including one in Wisconsin Dell. In…
Memorial Day Parade Takes Place in West Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- The sidewalks of West Duluth filled up with members from the community today to welcome back the Memorial Day Parade, after not being able to have it last year. On Monday, the…
Grandmothers and Veterans for Peace Gathered to Map Out War Spending
DULUTH, Minn. -- In Duluth on the Lake Walk today, Grandmothers for Peace and Veterans for Peace gathered to draw attention to both the human and financial costs of war. They…
Memorial Day Travel Bringing Families Together
DULUTH, Minn.-- With about 37 million Americans traveling this past weekend for the holiday we caught up with a few travelers in Canal Park who used the time to see their…
Gary New Duluth Memorial Day Ceremony Takes Place Virtually Due to COVID-19
DULUTH, Minn. - For the second year in a row, the Gary New Duluth Memorial Day Ceremony took place virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly a dozen guest speakers came together to prerecord the annual ceremony which was published…
Visit Cook County Looks Toward Summer Fun as Restrictions Continue to Ease
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. - With summer fun now in full swing, more visitors will be venturing up north to check out the sights, sounds, and entertainment Cook County has to offer.…
Midday Update 5-31-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, May 31, 2021. Have a safe Memorial Day!
Virginia Fire Department Makes Daring Duckling Rescue
VIRGINIA, Minn. - Fire crews in Virginia responded to the 200 block of 5th Avenue South Sunday on a report of some ducklings that had fallen into a sewer drain. The crew got…
Wisconsin Dells Attractions Making Do With Fewer Workers
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (AP) - One of Wisconsin’s major tourist attractions is making do during Memorial Day weekend with fewer workers, hoping that more will arrive during the summer. Tom Diehl is the president of the Attractions Association and Tommy…
Minnesota Legislators Miss Friday Goal for Budget Numbers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Lawmakers are still negotiating Minnesota’s next two-year budget and won’t meet the goal of Friday set by their leaders for agreeing on the final numbers that will go into the big-spending bills that lawmakers must pass in…
Morning Update 5-31-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines
Sen. Tina Smith Introduces Mental Health Legislation As Demand For Therapists Skyrockets
WASHINGTON, D.C./DULUTH, Minn. -- U.S. Senator Tina Smith, a Democrat representing Minnesota, wants to expand and support mental health resources with several proposals in Congress as clinics are seeing their patient lists fill up…
Superior Fire Uses 'Purple K' Unit to Fight Equipment Fire at Graymont Saturday
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A fire at Superior's Graymont facility Saturday night kept firefighters busy for more than two hours. The call came in about 20 minutes before midnight. Superior firefighters who were off-duty at…
'What Memorial Day is Really All About': Northlanders Honor Veterans, Fallen Troops Sunday
DULUTH, Minn.- On Sunday the Northland observed what many call “traditional Memorial Day” to honor those who gave their lives in war, at the Northland Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the Lakewalk. "136…
Barkers Island Farmers Market Continues
SUPERIOR, Wisc. --Barkers Island in Superior continued their farmers market this weekend. Despite the challenging weather, it's been a good year for vendors who locally grow their produce. Some say, they following…
Burlington Station Hosts Grand Opening
TWO HARBORS, Minn. -- A unique gift shop and candy store held its grand opening Saturday morning in Two Harbors. Burlington station opened to the public on Saturday with plans to improve the model…
Canal Park Busy as Temperatures Warm Up
DULUTH, Minn. -- Canal Park was packed with people enjoying the warm weather Saturday afternoon. With the slight warm up in temperatures people from around the state checked out the popular destination.…
Area Campsites Excited for Busy Season
DULUTH, Minn. -- Campsites around the area began taking reservations in early February and to no surprise, they filled up quickly. "In three hours I made 50 reservations," Penmarallter Campground Co-Owner, Pennie Burton says.…
Vehicle Rollover in Biwabik Leaves One Critically Injured
BIWABIK, Minn.- Speed and alcohol contributed to a single-vehicle rollover crash in Biwabik, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Department, leaving one with life threatening injuries. According to authorities, deputies and Officers from the Gilbert / Biwabik Police Department…
Area Boy Scouts Plant Flags for Memorial Day Weekend
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- During Memorial Day weekend, a group of local boy scouts honored fallen veterans. Dozens of flags filled up parts of Hermantown’s Sunrise Cemetery as Boy Scout troop 106 in Hermantown spent their day…
Duluth Fire Department Introduces New Car Extraction Tool
DULUTH, Minn.--The Duluth Fire Department went to Bayside Recycling this morning for their annual car extraction training. This annual training is aimed at keeping the fire department sharp while being ready to…
