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Morning Update 5-10-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, May 10, 2021.

Two Injured in Pequot Lakes ATV Crash

PEQUOT LAKES, Minn. - Authorities say two were injured, one seriously, in a Saturday night ATV accident in rural Pequot Lakes. According to the Cass County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a report around 7:34 p.m. Saturday of a serious…

Reversing Trump, US Restores Transgender Health Protections

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration says the government will protect gay and transgender people against sex discrimination in health care. That reverses a Trump-era policy that sought to narrow the scope of legal rights in sensitive situations involving medical…

Railroad Museum Celebrates National Train Day

DULUTH, Minn.-- It was National Train Day on Saturday and plenty of families celebrated all things choo-choo over at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum in Duluth. The event honored the completion of the…

UMD 2021 Graduates Make Most of Virtual Commencement

DULUTH, Minn.-- University of Minnesota graduates were sent off into the world Saturday celebrating their years of hard work. More than 2,300 students will be graduating this year from UMD. Like the year before,…

Premier Mini Golf Course Coming to Proctor

PROCTOR, Minn. -- A new mini golf course is coming to Proctor this summer. After a conditional use permit was approved, a mother and son team found the ideal spot on Boundary Avenue…

Duluth Police Looking for Suspect in Stabbing

DULUTH, Minn.-- On May 5th at 6:03pm, Duluth Police were called to an address in the 500 block of West 4th Street on a report of a female who had been stabbed and another male who had a broken leg. …

New Movie Being Filmed Along the North Shore

TWO HARBORS, Minn.-- The North Shore is seeing some action this week as Saint Paul native, Maximilliam Selim, and his crew are filming and producing a new movie called "Abroad". The movie is…

UMD Commencement Goes Virtual

DULUTH, Minn.-This year’s commencement at UMD will be virtual again as the pandemic continues on. More than 2,300 students will be graduating this year from the college, all of whom finished up their year…

Animal Allies Offering Discount Adoption Fees

DULUTH, Minn. --  Animal Allies Human Society is giving a little extra incentive to adopt this weekend. Because of an influx of dogs, the shelter is offering $50 off adoption fees for dogs and…

Brazil Variant Found in Itasca County

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - A fourth variant of the COVID-19 virus was found in Itasca County earlier this week. Itasca County health officials say the P.1 variant which originated in Brazil was identified through genetic sequencing. “Virus mutations are possible…

Minnesota Community Vaccination Sites Now Taking Walk-Ins

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Vaccine-eligible Minnesotans can walk in for a COVID-19 shot without an appointment at the state’s Community Vaccination Program locations effective immediately, the governor’s office announced Friday. “We want Minnesotans to pile in the car, walk…

1 Year Old Dies in Remer Duplex Fire

CASS COUNTY, Minn. - The Cass County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded early Friday morning to reports of a house fire in rural Remer. According to reports, deputies arrived at the scene around 1:46 a.m. in the area of Ghe…

Minnesota Legislature Faces Tough Budget Talks in Week Ahead

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As the Minnesota Legislature enters the last full week of its 2021 session, lawmakers face tough negotiations for a balanced budget by next Monday’s mandatory adjournment date. And given the Legislature’s partisan split, the final package is…

Midday Update 5-7-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, May 7, 2021. Have a great day!

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