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With Recovery of Last Case, New Zealand has Eradicated Virus

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand appears to have completely eradicated the coronavirus — at least for now — after health officials said Monday the last known infected person had recovered. The announcement was greeted with joy around the…

Bond Raised to $1M for Officer Charged in Floyd’s Death

UPDATE: (Fox 9) - The judge set Chauvin’s bail at $1.25 million with no conditions and $1 million with conditions that include no police or law enforcement work, no firearms, and no contact with Floyd’s family. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A…

Midday Update 6-8-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, June 8, 2020.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, June 8

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 28,224 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 11 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,197 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 354,226 tests have…

'Taste of Duluth' Event Postponed

DULUTH, Minn. - The 'Taste of Duluth' event has been postponed, according to a recent press release from event organizers. In a joint statement, Tracy Lundeen of Lundeen Productions and Walt Aplin of Twin Ports Entertainment said, "This decision has…

Officer Charged in Floyd’s Death has 1st Court Appearance

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former Minneapolis police officer charged with second-degree murder in George Floyd’s death is scheduled to make his first court appearance Monday. Derek Chauvin, 44, is charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd’s May 25 death.…

Morning Update 6-8-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, June 8, 2020.

Duluth Rip Current Warning in Effect until 10 a.m. Monday

  DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Fire Department issued a rip current warning on Sunday, meaning it is too dangerous for swimming. The warning will expire at 10 a.m. tomorrow unless dangerous conditions continue. The warning is in place because…

Duty To Intervene: Floyd Cops Spoke Up But Didn’t Step In

Minneapolis was among several cities that had policies on the books requiring police officers to intervene to stop colleagues from using unreasonable force, but that didn’t save George Floyd and law enforcement experts say such rules will always run up…

Elementary School Staff Wave Goodbye to Students

DULUTH, Minn.-- As an unprecedented school year wraps up, Duluth teachers and staff found a way to send their students off into the summer in a unique way. Staff from Congdon Park Elementary School…

Tent Rental Company Sees Increase in Business

DULUTH, Minn. - You may have noticed some local restaurants have tents outside of their business to keep taking in business rain or shine. Well, several of them including OMC and Duluth grill have…

Kendahl Mini Golf in Cloquet Reopens

CLOQUET, Minn.-- One of Cloquet's biggest summer attractions opened this week as Kendahl Mini Golf opened for the season. Normally they open on weekends in May but management at the course decided to wait…

Water Park Opens at Mont du Lac

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- With the school year ending and the nice weather, kids are getting ready to go out and swim. One resort in Superior is introducing a new feature this summer. While the park was…

Affordable Housing Project Withdrawn in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - A potential project to create indigenous housing in Duluth has been withdrawn. The American Indian Community Housing Organization withdrew its plan to put together affordable housing in Duluth. Duluth city council members…

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