Man Shot by Deputy During Raid Settles Suit for $6 Million
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota man who was shot by a sheriff’s deputy during a raid last year has settled a federal lawsuit for about $6 million. Shawn Olthoff,…
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The Latest: Titans, Vikings Suspend In-Person Activities
(AP) - The NFL says the Tennessee Titans and Minnesota Vikings are suspending in-person activities after the Titans had three players test positive for the coronavirus, along with five other personnel. The league said Tuesday that both clubs are working…
Morning Update 9-29-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. Have a great day!
AG Agrees to Release Grand Jury Tapes in Breonna Taylor Case
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s attorney general has agreed to release the recordings of the secret grand jury proceeding that considered charges against three officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor. A grand jury member sued to have…
Worldwide Grief: Death Toll From Coronavirus Tops 1 Million
NEW DELHI (AP) — The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus has eclipsed 1 million. The milestone, recorded by Johns Hopkins University, comes nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, tested world leaders’ resolve, pitted science…
2,000-Plus Saliva Tests Given in First Week of Pilot Program at DECC
DULUTH, Minn. - The first week of COVID-19 testing by saliva in Duluth is complete and thousands showed up. St Louis County confirmed to FOX 21 Monday that 2,374 tests were given out between Wednesday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept.…
Owner of Duluth Storefront Smashed by SUV: 'It Could Have Been A Lot Worse'
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department says an SUV crashed into a storefront in downtown Duluth Monday morning. According to police, officers responded to the incident around 7:30 a.m. in the 100…
MDH Warns Against Large Unsafe Gatherings as State Nears 100,000 COVID-19 Cases
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Department of Health leaders spoke out Monday, as the total COVID-19 cases statewide gets closer to 100,000. After reaching a milestone over the weekend of 2,003,115 tests performed so far, 936…
SUV Crashes Into Building in Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department says an SUV crashed into a storefront in downtown Duluth Monday morning. According to police, officers responded to the incident around 7:30 a.m. in the 100…
Council Approves Funds to Re-Open Spirit Mountain This Winter, Tables Lakewalk Extension Talks
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth City Council voted unanimously to fork over $300,000 to Spirit Mountain to help it re-open this coming winter. Council also tabled another resolution Monday night which proposed leaving some…
Bayfield County Public Health Orders 60-Day Restriction on Interscholastic Events
WASHBURN, Wis. - Bayfield County Public Health has ordered a restriction on interscholastic competitions and spectator events for 60 days. The shutdown begins this Saturday, October 3rd and ends December 2nd. According to a…
8th District Candidates Hold Virtual Debate
HIBBING, Minn. - One of the other high profile political races in the Northland involves the Congressional seat in the 8th District. On Monday, incumbent Republican Pete Stauber and Democratic challenger…
DFL Holds Pop-Up Sign Event in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - The DFL held a pop-up shop selling yard signs showing support for Democratic candidates on London Road in Duluth on Monday. The pop-up shop was started by the DFL to make…
Duluth School District Bus Hubs to Hand out Free Breakfasts and Lunches
DULUTH, Minn. - Free bagged breakfasts and lunches are now available to all Duluth school children 18 years of age and younger at schools and select bus hub sites on weekdays. Buses have now…
Free Produce Distributed in Morgan Park in Support of Community Garden
DULUTH, Minn. - Locally grown fresh produce was distributed to residents of Morgan Park in Duluth on the final night of a six-week program. f NAACP partnered with UMD and the Morgan Park Community…
John's Tiny Workshop Makes Customized Wood Signs
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - John's Tiny Workshop, located off of Highway 61 in Two Harbors, has been open for three years but has been in the works for much longer. "My son-in-law had this trailer…
Preparations for Trump's Arrival in Duluth on Wednesday
DULUTH, Minn. - This Wednesday, President Donald Trump will be arriving in Duluth at the airplane hangars near Monaco Air for a Make America Great Again campaign stop at 8 p.m. The last time the…
Council to Vote on Spirit Mountain Funding
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth City Council is set to vote tonight on a resolution that could give $300,000 to Spirit Mountain to help get it back open for the winter season. That money…
Duluth Council To Vote On Lakewalk Path Extension
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth City Council is also voting tonight on a measure that will impact funding for the lakewalk. The measure supports three things: It would cancel plans to restore the lakewalk bluestone…
WLSSD Accepting Fall Leaves, Garden Debris to Turn into Compost
DULUTH, Minn.- As Fall leaves and garden debris pile up in your yard, WLSSD is accepting that yard waste to turn into compost. The drop-off site is on Courtland Street, off I-35 at 27th Avenue…
President Trump Pushes Back Wednesday's Duluth Rally to 8 P.M.
DULUTH, Minn. - President Donald Trump will now be campaigning a little later in the day Wednesday in Duluth. Doors will open at 5 p.m. at the Duluth International Airport with his "Make…
US to Ship Millions of Tests in Push to Reopen K-12 Schools
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to announce the shipment of millions of rapid coronavirus tests to states this week. He plans to urge governors to use them to reopen schools. An administration official tells the Associated Press…
Boat Parade for Trump in Canal Park
DULUTH, Minn.-- In the lead up to this year's presidential election, boat parades have been going on across the country to show their support for President Trump's reelection campaign. And today, Trump supporters filled…
Court: Separate Locker Room Violated Transgender Boy’s Right
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday that a suburban school district violated the rights of a transgender student who identified as male when it kept him from using the boys’ locker room. The parents…
Itasca County Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help Locating Missing Man
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - The Itasca County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating 29-year-old Jeremiah Uti. Authorities say Jeremiah was last seen around Pine Landing Drive in the Grand Rapids area on Sunday. He was wearing…
Midday Update 9-28-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Sept. 28, 2020. Have a great day!
Trump Heading to La Crosse, Green Bay for Rallies Saturday
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump is planning a pair of campaign rallies on Saturday in La Crosse and Green Bay, less than five weeks before the Nov. 3 election. The stops…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, September 28
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 97,638 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 7 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,015 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,003,115 tests have…
Update: Victim Identified in Mesaba Avenue Fatal Crash
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department has released the name of the female killed in Saturday afternoon's two-vehicle crash on Mesaba Avenue. Authorities identified the victim as 63-year-old Angela Joyce Wanta. According to reports, officers were dispatched to the…
CDC's Thanksgiving Guidelines Say Gatherings Should Be Small
PHILADELPHIA - The CDC is continuing to help Americans prepare for adjustments to their holiday plans amid the coronavirus pandemic after releasing their guidelines for safe Thanksgiving celebrations. Similar to their Halloween guidelines, the agency ranked a number of popular Thanksgiving activities by…
