Midday 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.
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Minnesota Reports 1,191 New COVID-19 Cases, 0 Deaths Monday
(FOX 9) - Minnesota reported 1,191 new COVID-19 cases and no deaths Monday. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, the state has now seen a total of 588,952 COVID-19 cases and 7,231 deaths since the start of the pandemic. The state…
Clinical Dietitian Reports Rise in Patients Dealing with Weight Gain, Eating Disorders
DULUTH, Minn. - If you've packed on a few pounds over the past year, you're not alone. In a poll of more than 1,000 WebMD readers, nearly half of the women and almost…
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…
Business at Engwall’s in Full Bloom on Mother’s Day
DULUTH, Minn.- Of course it wouldn't be mother's day without a bouquet of flower's for mom, making local florists like Engwall's in Duluth busy. Floral designers at Engwall's say they have had more than 800…
Fitger’s Brewhouse Busy for Mother’s Day Lunch and Dinner
DULUTH, Minn.- After a the pandemic put a damper on Mother's Day activities last year, many restaurants were packed again with families treating their moms to a meal. While Fitger's Brewhouse doesn't serve…
Families Get Out, Do More to Celebrate First Mother's Day Out of Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn.- The Northland was busy this Mother's Day, coming out the tail-end of the pandemic. After more traditional brunches, some families who reunited for the day decided this year was more special…
Lack of Staff Impacting Local Business Owners Along the North Shore
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. - It’s a serious, seasonal problem along the North Shore of Lake Superior. The struggle to find employees at often overflowing businesses. Frustration is high among business owners as the peak…
Card Collecting Popularity Sees Massive Interest During Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn.-- A shoe box full of baseball cards was something that took time to collect, and then time in storage gathering dust, and now collectors around the Northland say those items might just be…
Man Kills 6, Then Self, At Colorado Birthday Party Shooting
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A gunman opened fire at a birthday party in Colorado, slaying six adults before killing himself Sunday, police said. The shooting happened just after midnight in a mobile home park on the east side of…
Hermantown Movie Theater Reopens for First Time After Yearlong Pause
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- As Governor Tim Walz's eased COVID restrictions went into effect this weekend film-buffs in Hermantown got a chance to head back to the movies as the Lakes 10 Theater reopened for the…
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,…
Twin Ports Gymnastics Speaks Out After Arrest of Superior Coach Charged with Sexual Assault
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Twin Ports Gymnastics are speaking out following the arrest of George Deppa Jr., a Superior gymnastics coach who was alleged to have sexually assaulted two teenagers he coached. In a written…
Gary New Duluth Rec Center Looking for Donations to Match Pledge
DULUTH, Minn.- The Gary New Duluth Community Center and Recreation Area recently received a pledge to match up to ten thousand dollars in donations. The center, with operates through volunteer work and donations,…
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…
UMD Graduates Make Final Drive Through Campus in Commencement Parade
DULUTH, Minn.-- With graduation taking place tomorrow, some UMD seniors took one last chance to ride around campus. In addition to the virtual commencement, UMD's College of Liberal Arts had soon-to-be graduates drive through campus…
Cloquet Business Donates Over $8,000 to K9 Foundation through 5K Race
CLOQUET, Minn.-- Following the loss of Duluth Police Department's K9-Luna this winter, one Cloquet area business stepped in to show their support for the DPD. Friday night at the event, K9 Luna’s handler Officer Aaron…
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. …
Castle Danger Brewery in Two Harbors Ready to Operate for the Summer
TWO HARBORS, Minn.-- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz yesterday announced the loosening of many restrictions beginning today including getting rid of mandatory closure times at bars and restaurants while eliminating outdoor dining limits. We caught…
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…
Charges Imminent In Minnesota Bank Hostage Case
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — Charges are expected to be filed against a man accused of holding five employees hostage during a standoff at a St. Cloud, Minnesota, bank that…
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…
Big Minnesota Lottery Winners Will Get to Keep Names Private
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Big winners in the Minnesota Lottery will be able to keep their names confidential under a bill signed by Gov. Tim Walz this week. The new law, which takes effect Sept. 1, makes the names…
