Morning Update 9-15-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020.
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Man Shot in Edina Hospital Parking Ramp
EDINA, Minn. (AP) — A suburban Twin Cities hospital was locked down as police searched for the person who shot a man in its parking ramp. Police were called to M Health Fairview Southdale hospital in Edina about 9 p.m.…
City to Pay Millions to Breonna Taylor’s Mom, Reform Police
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The city of Louisville will pay several million dollars to the mother of Breonna Taylor and install police reforms as part of a settlement of a lawsuit from Taylor’s family, The Associated Press has learned. The…
Duluth City Council Passes Resolution to Hire Firm to Look at Spirit Mountain's Finances
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth City Council unanimously passed a resolution to hire a consulting firm to look deeper into the finances of Spirit Mountain on Monday. The resolution calls for spending $74,000 to…
UW-Superior Small Business Development Center Wins Statewide Award
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Small Business Development Center at UW-Superior was given a statewide award for excellence and innovation on Monday. The award was presented to the center's director Andy Donahue. It honors how hard…
Roger Reinert Selected by Gov. Walz for Minnesota 9/11 Anniversary Taskforce
DULUTH, Minn.- A veteran who's been active in Duluth's political world and is currently at the helm of the DECC -- Roger Reinert -- has been selected to help commemorate the 20th Anniversary of…
COVID-19 Forces Spirit Room to Close for Fall, Winter
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Constraints from the coronavirus are forcing the closure of the popular Spirit Room cocktail bar in Superior for the fall and winter seasons. Owner Lindsey Graskey tells us it's not a permanent…
COVID-19 Case Confirmed at Lincoln Park Middle School
DULUTH, Minn. – The principal of Lincoln Park Middle School informed faculty and staff Monday of a confirmed COVID-19 case involving a “member” of the school’s community. Principal Brian Kazmierczak said the infected person was last in the school Sept.…
UMD Students Return to Campus on First Day of In-Person Classes
DULUTH, Minn.- After a two-week pause to work on safely welcoming students back, the University of Minnesota Duluth campus opened back up to students Monday. However, many instructors still have their classes completely…
Finding Jewelry and Other Antiques at Superior Vintage
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior Vintage, located on Belknap Street, has been open for three years but has been a dream in the making for nearly two decades. "She [the owner Pov] always liked jewelry…
Winter Gear Selling Well as Summer Ends
DULUTH, Minn.-- Minnesota weather has been keeping Northlanders on their heels the last few weeks as people in the area get ready for the winter season. Winter items like snow blowers, snowmobiles, winter tracks for…
Duluth Library Foundation to Celebrate Duluth's 150th Anniversary through Virtual Tour
DULUTH, Minn.-- As the city of Duluth reaches its 150th anniversary, one Duluth organization is planning a special way to remember the city's past. The Duluth Library Foundation is hosting a virtual history tour…
Twin Ports Health Officials Expect Spike in Covid-19 Cases as School Begins
DULUTH, Minn.-- As students across the Northland continue starting the new school year, concerns about COVID-19 are definitely still a part of daily life. Schools are taking plenty of precautions to focus on safety…
Changes Could Be Coming to Chester Park Trail
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Duluth City Council is expected to take up a resolution involving one of the city's most popular trails. The council is considering making the Chester Creek Trail ski-only during the winter…
MDH Releases New Guidelines for When to Keep Kids Home From School, Childcare
(FOX 9) - The Minnesota Department of Health has issued new guidance for parents advising them to keep their children home from school or child care if they are sick, being tested for COVID-19 or have been exposed to the disease. Medical…
Trump, Biden Face off on West Coast Wildfire, Climate Change
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — With the smell of California wildfires in the air, President Donald Trump on Monday ignored the scientific consensus that climate change is playing a central role. He reiterated his unfounded claim that poor forest management is…
Slow-Moving Hurricane Sally Carrying a Deluge to Gulf Coast
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Storm-weary residents of the U.S. Gulf Coast are preparing for a new weather onslaught as Hurricane Sally churns toward them. Forecasters from the National Hurricane Center in Miami say Sally is expected to reach the shore…
Superior's Spirit Room to Close for the Season at the End of the Month
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Spirit Room in Superior will be closing for the season at the end of the month. On Sunday the Spirit Room announced on its Facebook page that they will temporarily close on Sunday, September 27. According…
Pence Highlights Law and Order During Wisconsin Visit
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence is emphasizing President Donald Trump’s commitment to “law and order” during a campaign stop in swing-state Wisconsin on Monday. Pence spoke Monday at a hotel in Janesville, about 70 miles from Kenosha…
Relocated Isle Royale Wolves Form Groups, Reduce Moose Herd
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Scientists say gray wolves that were taken to Michigan’s Isle Royale National Park to rebuild its nearly extinct population are forming social groups, staking out…
Midday Update 9-14-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Sept. 14, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, September 14
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 84,949 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 3 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,922 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,724,779 tests have…
Faculty Senate Considers Dropping Spring Break at UW-Madison
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The University of Wisconsin-Madison is thinking about eliminating spring break next semester to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The university's Faculty Senate is expected to vote on revising the 2021 spring calendar at a meeting…
Award-Winning Author Discusses New Book, "Wisconsin's Best Autumn Hikes"
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. - With autumn-like temperatures blanketing much of the Northland, soon fall colors will pop throughout the many forests in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. It can be daunting to know…
Morning Update 9-14-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Sept. 14, 2020.
Crews Search Mississippi River for Overdue Plane
GREY CLOUD ISLAND TOWNSHIP, Minn. (AP) — Crews are searching the Mississippi River in Washington County for a plane that’s overdue at a South St. Paul airport. The search Sunday night was focused near Grey Cloud Island, which is southwest…
Pumpkin Patch Opens at Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn. - People in the Twin Ports can now get their fall decorations like mums, squash, and pumpkins up at Miller Hill Mall. DC's Best Produce's pumpkin patch opened this past weekend and…
Spirit Mountain, Enger Park Development, Chester Park Trail Changes Among Agenda Items for Monday's Council Meeting
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's city councilors are getting ready to vote on several resolutions at Monday's meeting dealing with parks and trails. The aging seawall behind the DECC has been prone to flooding…
Duluth's First Street To Covert To Two-Way Traffic Monday
DULUTH, Minn. - Starting Monday, First Street traffic in Duluth will officially be converted to two-way traffic. It’s happening from Mesaba Avenue through downtown to 24th Avenue East. Traffic flow has not been consistent on First Street -- with some…
EPA Officials Visit Duluth, Tour Revitalized Sites
DULUTH, Minn.-- Officials from the Environmental Protection Agency were in Duluth earlier this week, touring past and potential new sites that are eligible for funding from the federal agency. The money not only helps…
