Morning Update 5-5-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Have a great day!
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Amazon Creating Hundreds of Jobs in St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — Amazon plans to open a distribution center in St. Cloud this year and create hundreds of new jobs. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis says Amazon has purchased a vacant building and land near Interstate 94…
Facebook Board Upholds Trump Suspension
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former President Donald Trump won’t return to Facebook — for now. The social network’s quasi-independent Oversight Board voted to uphold his ban from the platform after his account was suspended four months ago for inciting violence…
Canal Park Brewing Co. Reopens, Joins Businesses Anxious for Post-Pandemic Summer Tourism
DULUTH, Minn.- Canal Park Brewing Company has reopened for indoor dining after six months closed, just in time for a post-pandemic summer set to be busy with Bayfront festivals and events in the…
St. Louis County, DTA Open Vaccine Clinic at Downtown Transit Center
DULUTH, Minn.- On Tuesday and Wednesday Duluthians could not only catch a bus at the Duluth Downtown Transit Center -- but also get a COVID vaccine there if they wanted. St. Louis County partnered…
UMD Recreational Sports Outdoor Program Providing Opportunities for Students, Community
DULUTH, Minn - Over the past year, many have turned to the outdoors as a source of solace amid a global health crisis and other stressors in our everyday lives. “It’s perfect. I couldn’t be…
Duluth's Tourism Tax Collections 'Up Significantly' For March
DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth’s tourism tax revenue for the month of March is "up significantly” compared to this month last year, according to Jennifer Carlson, the city’s finance director. Hotel, motel, food and beverage tax collection for…
Superior Begins Annual Spring Cleanup Schedules
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The city of Superior has begun its annual spring cleanup schedules. It's a chance for residents to get rid of certain extra junk they have in their house or on their property…
St. Louis County Board Issues 'Year of Dylan Proclamation'
HIBBING, Minn.-Northlanders wanted to go bigger for this year's Dylan Festival. The plans have been in the works for a few years making it the "Year of Dylan" starting from his birthday in late…
Duluth Fire Chief Talks Diversity and Hiring on International Firefighters' Day
DULUTH, Minn.--With an unprecedented number of fire calls during the pandemic last year, the Duluth Fire Department continues to face an uphill climb in 2021. Fire Chief Shawn Krizaj says International Firefighters Day is great…
The DECC Hosts Annual Visit Duluth Meeting
DULUTH, Minn.-With the first week of May being National Travel and Tourism Week, Visit Duluth hosted their annual meeting to talk about the state of the tourism industry, and future plans for the…
Chauvin Moves to Have Guilty Verdicts Thrown Out, Asks for New Trial
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Derek Chauvin’s attorney filed a motion asking the court to throw out his guilty verdicts and schedule a new trial Tuesday. The filing, made by Attorney Eric Nelson, cites jury intimidation and a failure of the court to…
College of St. Scholastica Planning for Modififed In-Person, Virtual Commencement Ceremony
DULUTH, Minn. - The College of St. Scholastica announced on Tuesday that it will be holding a modified in-person commencement ceremony next week as well as a virtual ceremony for graduates…
Overpass Collapse on Mexico City Metro Kills at Least 24
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The death toll from the collapse of an overpass on the Mexico City metro rose to 24 Tuesday as crews untangled train carriages from the steel and concrete wreckage that fell onto a roadway. Monday night’s…
Drug Overdose Deaths up 27% in Minnesota in 2020
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Health officials say Minnesota saw a 27% increase in drug overdose deaths last year, with the first largest increase coinciding with the outbreak of COVID-19. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 1,008 people died of drug…
Walz to Announce Reopening Plan for Minnesota Thursday
(FOX 9) - Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce a reopening plan for Minnesota on Thursday. Walz hinted last week that he would be easing more of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions soon. He has allowed businesses to reopen, although many still face capacity limits or…
Biden Aims for Vaccinating 70% Of Adult Americans by July 4
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Joe Biden is setting a new vaccination goal to deliver at least one dose to 70% of adult Americans by July 4. This comes as the administration pushes to make it easier…
Midday Update 5-4-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, May 4, 2021.
Minnesota State Fair Announces 5-Day Walk-Through Event Over Memorial Day Weekend
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - Missing the Great Minnesota Get-Together? You could get a preview later this month. The Minnesota State Fair announced it will host a five-day "Kickoff to Summer at the Fair" event over Memorial Day weekend. Guests will get…
Vice President Harris to Tour UW-Milwaukee Clean Water Lab
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris planned to tour clean energy laboratories on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus during her first visit to Wisconsin on Tuesday since taking office. Harris was…
Morning Update 5-4-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, May 4, 2021.
Wisconsin Guard Soldier, Friend Charged in Capitol Attack
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin Army National Guard member and his friend have been charged with entering the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 attack. Abram Markofski and Brandon Nelson are charged with four counts including entering and remaining…
FDA Expected to Ok Pfizer Vaccine for Teens Within Week
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 by next week, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year. That’s according…
New BBQ Eatery Now Open on the Iron Range
TOWER, Minn. - If you’re looking to get your hands on a mouthwatering rack of ribs, the Iron Range is now the place to do it. “I want to put Minnesota barbecue on the map,”…
Douglas County Excited for Tourism Comeback After Pandemic Dip
SUPERIOR, Wis.- New numbers just released on Wisconsin’s tourism last year show a dip in visitor spending due to the pandemic. But Douglas County tourism officials look toward the future excited for a…
Kari Toyota of Superior Purchases Old Motel Property As Future Home
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior's Kari Toyota dealership is getting a new home on the former site of a motel in the Billings Park neighborhood. The old vacant Manning Motel on Belknap Street will be…
Firefighters Tackle Garage Fire In Denfeld Neighborhood
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth firefighters responded to a significant garage fire Monday evening in the Denfeld neighborhood. The call for help came in around 7:25 p.m. on the 3700 block of Grand Avenue. The fire started in the interior and…
Ursa Minor Unveiling Brew to Raise Funds for Brain Cancer Research
DULUTH, Minn.- Local breweries across Minnesota are teaming up with a nonprofit to raise money and awareness for brain cancer research. Ursa Minor in Duluth's Lincoln Park is partnering with nonprofit "Stache Strong."…
Bayfront Blues Festival Returns Aug. 13-15
DULUTH, Minn. - Bayfront Blues Festival is coming back to Duluth this Aug. 13-15. This will be the 32nd year of the event after canceling last year because of the pandemic. Three-day and day-of tickets are on sale now. The…
Doc Witherspoon's Soul Food Shack Opens up in Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-- A new soul food restaurant is now open in downtown Duluth. Doc Witherspoon's Soul Food Shack opened its doors Monday on West First Street. The restaurant offers southern-style comfort food, such as…
