Morning Update 5-17-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, May 17, 2021.
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Minnesota Legislative Leaders Say They Have a Budget Deal
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The two top leaders of the Minnesota Legislature said they reached an agreement with Democratic Gov. Tim Walz early Monday on broad targets for the state’s next two-year budget but that lawmakers will have to…
UPDATE: Escaped NERCC Inmate Located, Arrested
SAGINAW, Minn. - Authorities say an inmate who escaped from the Northeast Regional Corrections Center in Saginaw on Sunday has been located and arrested. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says 48-year-old James Crabtree, of Hibbing, was located around 10:15…
UMD Students Design Rover To Deliver Payloads Where Troops Find Dangerous
DULUTH, Minn.- What has four wheels, two propellers, two cameras, and can climb walls? The newest rover designed by UMD students to deploy cameras or sensors in places hostile to a human operator. “When you…
Blacklist Brewing Co. Moving To Bigger Downtown Duluth Location
DULUTH, Minn. - The Blacklist Brewing Company has announced it’s moving to a new and bigger location but staying in the heart of downtown Duluth. The new location is across the street from the NorShor…
Cigarette Believed To Be Cause Of 1.3-Acre Fire At Forest Hill Cemetery
DULUTH, Minn. - Officials believe a cigarette is to blame for a 1.3-acre fire in the woods within the Forest Hill Cemetery in Duluth. The fire started around 3 a.m. Wednesday. It took an hour to put out. Nobody was…
Halvor Lines Speedway Races Again in Proctor
PROCTOR, Minn.-- For the first time in nearly two years, it's race day once again over at the speedway in Proctor. Now with COVID restrictions on big events loosening up considerably, it’s an encouraging sign…
Husky Refinery Hiring Additional Staff Amid Rebuild
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- As the rebuild continues for the Husky Refinery in Superior after an explosion two years ago, they're looking to hire additional staff. A spokesperson for the Superior refinery says that they are looking…
DECC Vaccinations Continue as 700 More Receive Moderna Shot
DULUTH, Minn.-- As Minnesota continues to try and reach the 70 percent vaccinated mark needed for herd immunity, the jabs in the arms continued over at the DECC on Sunday afternoon. The DECC was…
Sheriff's Office: NERCC Inmate 'Walked Away' From Saginaw Facility
SAGINAW, Minn. - The search is on for an inmate who escaped from the Northeast Regional Corrections Center in Saginaw Sunday. He’s Jesse James Crabtree, 48, of Hibbing, according to the St. Louis County…
Northland FireWire: Garage And Trailer Home Destroyed In Fire
COOK, Minn. -- According to The Northland FireWire, a trailer home and a garage were destroyed in a fire on Saturday night. The structures were on the 200-block of First Street Southeast. The call came in just before 11 p.m.…
Soon-To-Retire 148th Fighter Wing Member Killed In I-35 Crash Near Hinckley
DULUTH, Minn. – The 148th Fighter Wing announced Sunday that one of their own was killed in a automobile accident near Hinckley, Minn., Friday afternoon while on his way to the Duluth base…
Wisconsin Woman Arrested For Drugs With 5 Children In Car
HIXTON, Wis. (AP) - Authorities say a western Wisconsin woman was arrested for allegedly taking illegal drugs while driving with five children in the car. The Wisconsin State Patrol says it learned of the incident when a father called Saturday…
Minneapolis Suburb OKs Roadmap For Policing Changes
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) - Elected officials in a Minneapolis suburb where a police officer fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in April have approved a proposal to dramatically change the city’s policing practices. The Brooklyn Center City…
Video: Duluthians, Visitors Enjoy Hiking Trails at Chester Park
DULUTH, Minn.-- Duluthians and visitors to the area enjoy hiking at Chester Park.
Minnesota Fishing Season Begins with Opening Weekend
DULUTH, Minn.-- Fishing season is now underway in Minnesota. The fishing opener here in Minnesota is a day many in the Northland have had circled on their calendars. And those here in Duluth talk about…
CSS, UWS Hold Unique Graduation Ceremonies
TWIN PORTS-- St. Scholastica and UW-Superior graduates took the stage in a unique way this afternoon for their commencement. 544 CSS graduates put on their caps and gowns and walked through Amsoil arena this afternoon…
Rental Help Available in Northland
DULUTH, Minn.-U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, along with housing leaders from around the state, came together today to discuss rental assistance in Minnesota. Currently Minnesota has the program RentHelpMN, which helps those having a hard time…
Local Shriners Hold Barbeque Fundraiser for Health Care Facilities
DULUTH, Minn.-- The smell of a cookout at a handful of SuperOne parking lots in the Twin Ports doesn't just smell good -- it's also doing some good in the area. Area Shriners held…
ST Paper Plans to Move Forward with Purchase of Verso Mill
DULUTH, Minn.-- A buyer for the site of the former Verso Paper Mill in Duluth is one step further to a sale on Friday. ST Paper announced Friday that it is moving forward to be…
City of Duluth Collects 15 Tons in Sand and Salt After the Winter
DULUTH, Minn.-- For 19 years, the City of Duluth has collected sand and salt off the roads every April in an effort to prevent harmful materials making its way into Lake Superior. This…
Wessman Vaccine Site Opens to 12 and Up
SUPERIOR, Wis.--With the Pfizer vaccine now being available to children ages 12 and up, more locations are opening its doors to give the vaccine to children. The Wessman Vaccine Site in Superior has been…
Duluth Fire Department Hires Two New Deputy Fire Marshals
DULUTH, Minn.--The Duluth Fire Department promoted two of its members to Deputy Fire Marshals today, Chris Orman and Bill Chopskie, have both worked within the department for 14 years. Deputy chief, John Otis,…
Superior Fire Department Warns Public About Dry Conditions Causing Wildfires
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- With warmer weather on the way, that means people are going to start doing more outdoor activities especially having camp fires. But with those comes the dangers of a possible wildfire. This spring…
'Bridge to Health' Survey Results Released
DULUTH, Minn. - Results of a key survey of the Northland’s health are being shared next Friday. The Bridge to Health Survey was conducted late last summer in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Midday Update 5-14-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, May 14, 2021. Have a great day!
DECC Announces New Leadership
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center announced new leadership on Friday. Daniel Hartman, the director of Glensheen Mansion, has been named at the DECC's next executive director. Hartman has led Glensheen's…
Minnesota's Statewide Mask Mandate Is No More
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota’s statewide mask mandate has officially been removed. Friday, the Minnesota Executive Council approved Gov. Tim Walz’s new executive order rescinding the statewide indoor mask mandate. The council also extended Walz's emergency powers for another 30 days.…
Babbitt Resident Needs Your Help to Win $10,000 Prize in National English Muffin Competition
BABBITT, Minn. - Local resident, Crystal Schlueter, from Babbitt, Minnesota is one step away from winning $10,000 and being crowned the winner of Thomas' 'Split Decisions' Recipe Contest, but she needs your help. Thomas' English Muffins celebrated National English Muffin…
Virginia Man Charged With Second Degree Murder for Fatal Stabbing
VIRGINIA, Minn. - A 40-year-old Virginia man arrested for stabbing a woman to death in his apartment has been formally charged. Authorities say, Derek Malevich, was arrested Wednesday at a hotel in Virginia following an hours-long manhunt. According to the…
