Morning Update 12-18-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Dec. 18, 2020.
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Duluth Boy's Death Ruled Homicide, Mother's Then-Fiance Arrested
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department has confirmed a man is under arrest involving the death of a child, which is the city’s first homicide of 2020. Homicide suspect…
Gingerbread Kits Handed Out to Kindergarten Students
DULUTH, Minn. - Two Kindergarten teachers brought the Christmas spirit to their students by dressing up and passing out gingerbread house kits to families. Students at Piedmont Elementary received sweet treats like graham crackers,…
Shopping Hours Expand for Select Businesses in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Multiple businesses in Superior have announced they are extending their hours with the aim of making it safer and easier for last-minute shoppers. Angie’s Closet in Superior is one business that…
Duluth Photographer Captures 'Once-In-A-Lifetime' Bobcat Experience
DULUTH, Minn. -- Mike Mayou, of Mike Mayou MM Photography, captured some amazing drone video of a family of bobcats hanging out along the St. Louis River Wednesday. “I stumbled upon a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Down…
Duluth Organizations Awarded State Housing Funds
DULUTH, Minn.-- Governor Walz has announced $195 million to create and preserve thousands of homes across the state including here in Duluth. The city announced five projects that will receive funding including a 5-story, 52…
COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Begins in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis.-- Wisconsin has been distributing Pfizer’s Coronavirus vaccine across the state. It's being sent to 8 regional hubs. Health officials have been in contact with healthcare providers to make sure they are ready to…
MN AG Ellison Cracks Down on Indoor Dining Amid Extended Restrictions
BEAVER BAY, Minn.-- Some Minnesota bars and restaurants did ignore Governor Tim Walz's restrictions on indoor dining. None reported so far in northern Minnesota but one owner planned to defy the order, before Minnesota’s attorney…
Mayor Larson to Present Legislative Priorities
DULUTH, Minn. - Mayor Larson will be presenting the legislative priorities of the city to the Duluth City Council tonight. There’s now $94 million set aside for the general fund in 2021 along with…
Gyms Reopen Under Governor's New Orders
DULUTH, Minn. - Governor Walz announced some adjustments to restrictions to a variety of businesses yesterday including gyms as they are now allowed to reopen Saturday with some strict rules in place. With the…
Essentia Health Administers First COVID-19 Vaccines in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-Essentia has announced they have begun vaccinating some of their staff in Duluth for COVID-19. About 120 of our front-line workers, those directly involved in caring for COVID-positive patients, will be vaccinated today. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which received emergency-use…
Walz Announces Nearly $200 Million to Increase Access to Affordable Housing
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Gov. Tim Walz administration has announced the Minnesota Housing board of directors approved staff recommendations of $195 million to create and preserve 2,387 homes throughout the state, including rental units and single-family homes. Full details on all of…
City of Duluth Continues to Look for Business to Takeover Abandoned Verso Site
DULUTH, Minn.-The search continues for a business to takeover the abandoned Verso paper mill site in West Duluth. The Duluth Economic Development Authority has approved spending $40,000 more to Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, which is helping find incentives for another…
Cooking Connection: Homemade Chai and Pastries from Yellow Bike Coffee
In this week's Cooking Connection Meteorologist Ken Slama sits down with the owner of Yellow Bike Coffee in Hermantown, Shannon Tanski Cornelius, to learn about some of their recipes for Chai, Cinnamon Rolls, and…
Northland Newborns 12-17-20
Every Thursday morning on FOX 21 Local News from 7 – 9 a.m., we’re teaming up with Essentia Health to showcase Northland Newborns. If you would like to submit a photo with a description…
Wisconsin Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Capacity Limits
MADISON, Wis.-The Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to hear the latest challenge to a move made by Gov. Tony Evers’ to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The court on Thursday will hear arguments in a challenge to an order…
Duluth Public Schools Preps for Return to Elementary Classrooms
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Duluth Public School District is gearing up for elementary in-person learning again after getting the green light for January. Superintendent John Magas says he hopes to have a preliminary plan next week…
Gov. Walz Extends Certain COVID-19 Restrictions Into January
ST. PAUL, Minn.-- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed the state today to extend the lockdown he installed last month as hospital beds filled up with COVID-19 cases. These new restrictions in the state regarding schools,…
Duluth Officer 'Off Duty Indefinitely' After Internal Review Of Shooting
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - The Duluth Police Department says the actions of an officer charged in…
Minnesota Power Installs Wind Turbine Blade Outside Duluth Headquarters
DULUTH, Minn. - It was quite the scene Wednesday outside Minnesota Power in downtown Duluth as a giant wind turbine blade was lifted into place on the building. Two cranes were called in to…
Duluth Man Needing Living Kidney Donor Brings Back Epic Christmas Displays
DULUTH, Minn. -- A Duluth man known in his neighborhood for his bright Christmas lights and decorations is bringing back the tradition again after stopping for a few years, while also searching…
Film Incentive Program Approved in St. Louis County
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The St. Louis County board voted to install a film production incentive program for the county to help bring Hollywood to the Northland. The program allows for those who have…
St. Luke's Leadership Says Vaccines Will Go to Workers First
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke’s leadership has not said when they will get their vaccines but said the first vaccinations they will get will go to workers. Even though workers wear much personal…
Poinsettia Sales Rise in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - Poinsettia sales have been on a steady increase as Christmas is fast approaching. Management at Engwall’s says they have sold more than 300 poinsettias so far. Even during the pandemic, people are…
Bars and Restaurants Adjust Again to Governor's New Restrictions
DULUTH, Minn. - Bars and restaurants in the Northland are having to adjust yet again to the governor’s new restrictions on dining, this coming after prior restrictions earlier this year that put them in…
Covid-19 Vaccines Distributed Throughout Wisconsin
MADISON, Wisc. - According to Wisconsin's Department of Health, thousands of vaccines have been distributed across the state. Almost 50,000 doses were given to eight hubs throughout the state of Wisconsin so far this…
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland Receive Dozens of Toy Donations
DULUTH, Minn. - It's the most wonderful time of the year for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland. The FOX 21 Morning Crew wrapped up their annual Gifts for Teens Toy Drive Wednesday…
Vehicle Crashes into Tri Towers Leading to Gas Leak
DULUTH, Minn.-Just after 1 p.m. Duluth police officers responded to the report of a single vehicle crash into the Tri Towers on the corner of Second Avenue East and Second Street. Upon arrival, officers learned the two occupants of the…
Great Outdoors: Mont du Lac
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Skiing season has begun in the Northland and many hills are now open despite the recent warm temperatures. It has been a little bit warmer weather-wise so it’s fantastic weather to get…
Duluth Schools React to Gov. Walz School Reopening Announcement
DULUTH, Minn.-Today Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced updates to Minnesota’s Safe Learning Plan for the 20-21 School Year that help prioritize and support in-person learning for elementary students. “District and school administrators will review the new guidelines and begin…
