Morning Update 2-26-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a look at news and weather making headlines this Friday, Feb. 26, 2021.
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Ex-Cop Appeals Murder Conviction to Minnesota Supreme Court
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former Minneapolis police officer convicted of third-degree murder in the 2017 fatal shooting of an Australian woman is asking the Minnesota Supreme Court to take his…
Duluth Fire Department Responds to Friday Morning Structure Fire in East Hillside
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Fire Crews responded to a structure fire early Friday morning in the East Hillside neighborhood. The fire was reported around 5:00 a.m. at 522 North 7th Avenue East. When crews arrived at the scene they found…
Minnesota Officer Deadly Force Working Group Gives One-Year Progress Report
MINNESOTA- A working group looking at ways to reduce deadly force encounters between police and citizens in Minnesota says many of their recommendations are being implemented -- but there is still work to…
COVID-Adapted American Birkebeiner Skis On
CABLE , Wis.- The 47th American Birkebeiner Ski Race, the largest cross-country ski race in North America and third largest in the world, began in a completely new way Wednesday. Skiers for each…
US Bombs Facilities In Syria Used By Iran-Backed Militia
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. military conducted airstrikes against facilities in eastern Syria that the Pentagon said were used by Iran-backed militia groups, in response to recent attacks against U.S. personnel in Iraq. The airstrikes were announced by Pentagon spokesman…
Gov. Walz Lays Out Vaccine Rollout Timeline for All Minnesotans to Get First Dose by Summer
ST. PAUL, Minn.-- One year ago on February 25, the first Minnesotan was officially diagnosed with COVID-19. Now fast forward to Thursday and Governor Tim Walz is putting out the framework for every Minnesotan to…
Bent Paddle Festiversary for 2021 Canceled
DULUTH, Minn. - For the second year in a row, Festiversary will be canceled at Bent Paddle due to the pandemic. The celebration usually takes place in May around the anniversary of the brewery…
Mental Health Issues Increase During Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - Some mental health service centers in the Northland have seen an uptick in clients since the pandemic began. Over at North Shore Mental Health Services in Duluth, therapists say 75% of…
Busy Week for DECC
DULUTH, Minn. - The DECC has been having its busiest week since the start of the pandemic. This week there is UMD Women’s Hockey, UMD Men’s Hockey, COVID-19 testing along with a performance by the…
Boxes of Food Distributed to People in the Area
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth labor unions and organizations came together to distribute thousands of boxes of food at the DECC to Northland residents hit hard by the pandemic. The DECC parking lot was busy with…
AG: Ex-Olympics Gymnastics Coach Kills Himself After Felony Charges, Including Sex Trafficking
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar has died by apparent suicide after being charged with two dozen crimes, including forms of human trafficking. Michigan’s attorney general announced John…
Bayfront Ice Rink to Close for the Season Due to Warm Temperatures
DULUTH, Minn. - Due to recent warm temperatures, the Bayfront Park ice rink will close today for the remainder of the season. The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department says the Bae-Front Valentine’s skating event that had been postponed…
Teachers, Child Care Workers Eligible for Vaccine Monday
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The number of people eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in Wisconsin is about to grow. Teachers and child care workers in Wisconsin will have priority for the coronavirus vaccine starting Monday. They are part of a…
Wisconsin Hunters Exceed Wolf Target by Nearly 100 Animals
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Hunters and trappers have exceeded the state’s wolf kill target by almost 100 animals. Registration data the state Department of Natural Resources released Thursday morning show hunters…
Evers Announces Federal Rent, Energy Assistance Program
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new $322 million federally funded program announced Thursday by Gov. Tony Evers provides money to Wisconsin residents who need help paying for rent and…
Snowmobile Catches Fire at Gas Station in Tower, No Injuries Reported
TOWER, Minn. - According to the Northland FireWire, multiple fire crews responded to a fire at the Vermilion Fuel and Food in downtown Tower Thursday morning. Firefighters from Tower, Breitung Township, and Greenwood Township were dispatched to the area…
Midday Update 2-25-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021.
UMD's Annual Equity, Race, & Ethnicity Summit Going Virtual March 2-4
DULUTH, Minn. - Northland residents are encouraged to register and take part in the 2021 Equity, Race, & Equality Summit at UMD. The event has taken place on the campus since 2003,…
Female Victim Identified in Rice Lake Hit-And-Run Incident
RICE LAKE, Minn. - The female victim of Tuesday night's hit-and-run crash in Rice Lake has been identified. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, Virginia E. Berger, 68, remains hospitalized in stable condition with serious injuries. The Sheriff's…
Chef Arlene Coco's Stuffed Cabbage Roll Recipe
Coco's Stuffed Cabbage Leaves Serving size: 8 Calories per serving: 238 Ingredients: 1 head green cabbage frozen and thawed 2 cups cooked brown rice 1 each onions diced small 2 cups soy crumbles…
Morning Update 2-25-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021.
Walz to Announce Next Phase of Vaccine Rollout Plan Thursday
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — At least 70% of Minnesotans age 65 and older will get at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine before the state moves on to the next…
US Jobless Claims Fall to 730,000 but Layoffs Remain High
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards. Applications for benefits declined 111,000 from the previous week to a seasonally adjusted 730,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. It…
Sales Tax Increase Could Lead to More Recreation Opportunities
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - New recreation opportunities could soon be increasing in Hermantown. With a small sales tax increase, the city is hoping to get the Community Recreation Initiative off the ground. If approved, it could…
Superior Wants Public Input on Comprehensive Plan
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The City of Superior is asking for the input of its residents to help come up with its comprehensive plan. The plan is a roadmap for the next twenty years and includes…
Adventure Seekers Take On Lake Superior's Ice Chunks
DULUTH, Minn. - Two guys decided to have a little fun on Lake Superior Wednesday. Cheryl Deloach captured video up the North Shore past Brighton Beach of two guys in their wet suits hopping…
Spirit Mountain Thanks Community with "Spirit Loves Duluth Days" Discounts
DULUTH, Minn.- Northlanders can go tubing, skiing, snowboarding and more for only $5, as Spirit Mountain is hosting “Spirit Loves Duluth Days” Wednesday and Sunday the 28th. They say it’s a low-cost way…
"Finding Answers" COVID-19 Vaccine Special: FOX21 Talks With The Experts
DULUTH, Minn. -- FOX21 and other news media outlets in the Northland came together at the DECC on Wednesday to interview experts and community organizers about the vaccine and distributing it to the current priority…
