Morning Update 3-17-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2021. Have a great day!
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Juror Dropped From Chauvin Trial After $27m Settlement
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge on Wednesday dismissed a juror who had been seated for the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd’s death over fears that the juror had been tainted by the city’s announcement last…
Teens Fueling Slight Increase in COVID-19 Cases in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Health officials say teenagers are behind a slight increase in coronavirus activity in Minnesota. The state Department of Health reported 6,818 additional COVID-19 cases in the week ending Tuesday. About 10% involved teenagers 15 to 19 years…
Bayfront Park to Host Summer Entertainment Again After Dark Pandemic Year
DULUTH, Minn.- Entertainment is on its way back to Bayfront Festival Park this summer, a true sign the pandemic is being pushed farther behind us to allow the City of Duluth to…
Some Duluth Bike Shops Get Busy As Spring Nears
DULUTH, Minn.- With spring in the air Bike Shops are getting busier. The owner of Stewart's Bikes, Sports and Trophies in Duluth's Lincoln Park says business was pretty steady last year with more people…
Locals Enjoy the Dog Days of Winter at Pine Valley Ski Area
CLOQUET, Minn. - The dog days of winter are coming to a close, but that’s not stopping energetic Northland residents from getting in the final few weeks of cross-country skiing. One popular place for…
Finland, Minnesota to Be 'Hopping' With Grasshoppers, Grapes for 46th St. Urho's Day Saturday
FINLAND, Minn.- The longstanding zany tradition of St. Urho's Day will continue for its 46th year in Finland, Minnesota, just looking a little different. The annual St. Urho's Day Parade will take place…
UMD Associate Professor Continues Research on Climate Change
DULUTH, Minn. - A professor at UMD is now part of research into climate change that's been published in an academic journal. The professor is part of a study that shows how human actions, such…
Goodwill to Host Job Fair
DULUTH, Minn. - Goodwill in Duluth is hosting its first hiring event on Friday since the pandemic began as they have a big need for workers. There will be hiring of many entry-level positions, including…
COVID Cases Continue in Itasca County
ITASCA COUNTY - During the past couple of weeks, Itasca County has experienced four deaths due to COVID-19, including two females in their 60s and 70s and two males in their 60s and 90s.…
Cases Climb in Some Portions of St. Louis County
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County has seen overall numbers of COVID-19 case rates creeping up a bit but they are fairly low compared to where they were in October and…
Food Boxes Distributed to People in Proctor
PROCTOR, Minn. - Whether it's chicken, hot dogs, onions, or even butter, these boxes had it all for those who needed them the most. The pandemic has hit many Northlanders hard who may have…
DECC Launches Search for Its Next Executive Director
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center is formally searching for its next permanent Executive Director. According to a recent press release, a Search Committee has been established to lead the process. The Search Committee, chaired by Don Ness,…
Ex-Officer Wants Jury to Hear About 2019 George Floyd Arrest
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Lawyers for a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death are asking the judge to admit evidence of a previous arrest in which the Black man was found with drugs, a request the prosecutor derided…
Wisconsin Senate Approves Sexual Assault Kit Bills
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Senate overwhelmingly approved a pair of bipartisan bills Tuesday that would establish protocols for collecting and tracking sexual assault evidence kits. The first bill would require health professionals to notify police within 72 hours whenever…
City Crews Responding to Water Main Break in Lakeside Neighborhood
DULUTH, Minn. - City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Lakeside neighborhood. The break was reported around noon today and is located at Otsego Street at 54th Avenue East. The city says…
Vaccine Eligibility for Next Phase Moved a Week Earlier
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — People age 16 and up with certain preexisting conditions in Wisconsin will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine starting Monday, a week earlier than previously announced. Last week, the state said people in that eligibility group…
Midday Update 3-16-21
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2021. Have a great day!
Diverse Jury So Far for Ex-Cop’s Trial in Floyd’s Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The jurors seated so far for the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death are a diverse group. It’s an element being closely watched in a case where race plays such a…
Minnesota Fires Coach Richard Pitino After 8 Seasons
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota has fired men's basketball coach Richard Pitino. The Gophers went 14-15 this season after losing lost 11 of their last 14 games. The university will owe Pitino a $1.7 million buyout of his contract that had…
Morning Update 3-16-21
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2021. Have a great day!
State Estimates $1.4 Billion in Relief Funding for Schools
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction estimates the state will receive about $1.4 billion to distribute to schools from the latest federal coronavirus relief package. Precise allocations to each state are still being finalized, but DPI…
Some Duluth Dog Parks Close Due to Wet Conditions
DULUTH, Minn.- The change in seasons has closed some of Duluth’s dog parks. Jean Duluth and Keene Creek Dog Parks are just too wet right now. But the city's other dog parks are…
Foster's Bar and Grill Prepping for St. Patrick's Day Wednesday
DULUTH, Minn.- Foster’s Bar And Grill along with other Irish pubs and bars in Duluth are preparing for a St. Patrick's Day party that’s closer to normal, after Governor Walz's loosened restrictions kicked…
U.S. Rep. Stauber Hears Iron Rangers' Hopes to Bring Critical Minerals Mining to Region
AURORA, Minn.- 8th District Congressman Pete Stauber stopped by the Aurora Community Center Monday for a town hall style meeting with Iron Rangers, joining them in wanting to bring critical minerals mining…
Local Shop Combines Vintage & Modern Kitchenware
ELY, Minn. - It was back in 2019 when the Ely Shopko shut its doors. The closure caused a big blow to many of the residents, who relied on the store for everyday essentials for…
Gov. Walz, U.S. Senators Tout COVID Relief Funding Coming to Minnesota
TWIN CITIES-Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, along with U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, were at the Mall of America vaccination site today to discuss the passage of the COVID relief bill and…
Canal Park Brewing Stays Closed for Time Being
DULUTH, Minn. - While businesses throughout the state are preparing to expand their services, some are choosing not to open. Management at Canal Park Brewing says their business model is designed for high…
Bulldog Pizza Excited to Get More Customers
DULUTH, Minn. - We checked in with one local dining establishment to find out how they feel about the loosening of restrictions. The owner of Bulldog Pizza is happy about being allowed to have more…
