Midday Update 4-14-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 14, 2021.
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Minnesota Cop Will Be Charged In Shooting Of Black Motorist
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota prosecutor says he will charge a white former suburban Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot 20-year-old Black motorist Daunte Wright during a traffic stop. Washington County Attorney Pete Orput said Wednesday that Kim…
Judge Refuses Request to Acquit Chauvin in Floyd's Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The judge in Derek Chauvin’s murder trial has denied a defense motion to acquit the former police officer in George Floyd’s death. Chauvin attorney Eric Nelson argued Wednesday that prosecutors did not prove that Chauvin’s actions killed…
Tips to Avoid Catastrophe During National Dog Bite Prevention Week
DULUTH, Minn. - This week, April 11-17, is National Dog Bite Prevention Week, and this year there are more reasons than ever to learn about preventing dog bites. From high-profile “nipping incidents” in…
One Dead in Single-Vehicle Crash in Grand Lake Township
GRAND LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. - Authorities say a woman died in a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday night near Canosia Road on Highway 53. The crash occurred around 11:39 p.m. when the car the 57-year-old woman was driving continued straight on…
Wisconsin DOJ gets sexual assault kit tracking database
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Justice has procured a federal tracking system to trace the status of sexual assault evidence kits in case the Legislature gives the green light to implement it. Attorney General Josh Kaul said…
Morning Update 4-14-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 14, 2021.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Says Governor Can’t Limit Capacity
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that Gov. Tony Evers’ administration does not have the authority to issue capacity limits on bars, restaurants, and other…
AP Source: Ponzi Schemer Bernie Madoff Dies in Prison
NEW YORK (AP) — Bernie Madoff, the financier who pleaded guilty to orchestrating the largest Ponzi scheme in history, has died in prison. A person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press that Madoff died early Wednesday at the…
Human Rights Commission Speaks Out 'In Light of Continued Police Violence' Ahead of Listening Session
DULUTH, Minn.- The City Of Duluth's Human Rights Commission hosted press conference Tuesday in light of recent instances of fatal police interactions with people of color. "We are here to say that Daunte…
Duluth East Student In Custody After Ammunition Found in Locker, 90-Minute Lockdown
DULUTH, Minn.- Authorities said the situation at Duluth East High School is safe and the lockdown has been lifted after ammunition was found Tuesday morning in a student's locker. “I was scared because…
Demolition Continues At Future Site Of 'Lincoln Park Flats'
DULUTH, Minn. - A block of West Superior Street is missing a longtime building in the Lincoln Park neighborhood as demolition continues for a new housing development there. Excavators continued to clear away…
Duluth's Sustainability Officer Ready To Tackle City Council's 'Climate Emergency' Declaration
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's sustainability officer, Mindy Granley, is applauding the city council's declaration of a "climate emergency" and says she's ready to take Duluth to the next level to help reduce greenhouse gas…
Busy Barker's Island Marina Helps Anglers, Boaters Prepare for Summer Season
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Minnesota fishing opener casts off on Saturday, May 15th this year, with the Wisconsin opener on May 1st. Aside from inland fishing, owners of big boats are also preparing for…
Vaccine Clinic Opens at Wessman Arena
SUPERIOR, Wisc.-A new community vaccination clinic has opened in Superior. It's the first of its kind in Northwest Wisconsin. The clinic is located on the UW-Superior campus at Wessman Arena in partnership with…
Sammy's Celebrates 67th Anniversary With Unique Deal, Fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn.-Sammy’s Pizza is celebrating its 67th anniversary this week with some great deals, while also giving back to the community that’s supported them through all these years. Starting today through Thursday, when you buy…
Five UMD Students Compete in Global Market Research Competition
DULUTH, Minn-A team of five UMD students has reached the regional semi-final round of a global market research competition. What started out with over 1,100 teams globally, is now down to the final 45 with…
Patrons Now Welcome at the Two Duluth Public Library Branches
DULUTH, Minn-The Mount Royal and West Duluth Branches of the Duluth Public Library are now open to the public since closing down when the pandemic began. While the main downtown library continues to only offer…
Wisconsin Suspends Johnson & Johnson Shots
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin health officials told vaccinators on Tuesday to suspend the use of the Johnson & Johnson shot amid fears the shots may cause blood clots. The Centers for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administration…
UPDATE: Duluth East High School Lockdown Lifted
DULUTH, Minn. - Just before 1:00 p.m. the lockdown at Duluth East High School has been lifted and they are continuing with the school day. DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth East high school went into lockdown Tuesday morning after school staff…
Minnesota Police Chief, Cop Quit After Black Driver’s Death
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — A white Minnesota police officer who fatally shot a Black man during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb, and the city's chief of police resigned Tuesday. Officer Kim Potter and Police Chief Tim Gannon…
Duluth East in Lockdown After Ammunition Found in Student's Locker
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth East high school went into lockdown Tuesday morning after school staff found ammunition in a student's locker. According to Duluth Superintendent John Magas, police were contacted around 11:30 a.m. and the student was taken into custody.…
Midday Update 4-13-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, April 13, 2021.
Minnesota Asks Providers to Pause Use Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine, Follow Federal Recommendation
(FOX 9) - Minnesota health officials are advising health care providers to follow the federal recommendation to pause the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine while federal agencies investigate reports of rare but potentially dangerous blood clots. Gov. Tim Walz and Health…
Pressure Builds to Fire Minnesota Officer Who Killed Wright
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — The pressure built Tuesday to fire the suburban Minneapolis police officer who killed a 20-year-old Black man during an altercation after a traffic stop, a shooting authorities said was a tragic mistake but that family…
Defense Begins Case Against Ex-Cop in George Floyd’s Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The defense began its case Tuesday at the murder trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin, seizing on a 2019 confrontation between police and George Floyd in which Floyd suffered dangerously high blood pressure and confessed to heavy…
Assembly Set to Vote on Republicans’ COVID Spending Bills
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Assembly is set to vote on Republican plans for spending $3.2 billion in federal pandemic response aid. The GOP has put together a package of bills that call for a $1 billion property tax…
Essentia, St. Lukes, Douglas County Public Health Department Halt the Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health, St. Luke's, as well as the Douglas County Public Health Department have all announced Tuesday they will be halting the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. The organizations made the decision following a…
Duluth Denfeld, East Plan for In-Person Graduation Ceremonies
DULUTH, Minn. - Officials at Denfeld and Duluth East say they are planning in-person graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2021. Both schools are considering multiple options to accommodate for COVID-19 safety concerns. “Our principals and school staff are working…
Morning Update 4-13-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, April 13, 2021.
