Morning Update 6-4-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 4, 2020.
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Superior Residents to Protest George Floyd Murder, Racial Violence Thursday
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Residents in Superior will hold a peaceful protest in the parking lot of the Government Center Thursday afternoon to protest the murder of George Floyd and demand an…
Cloquet 4th of July Festivities Cancelled; Pinehurst Park Pool Closed
CLOQUET, Minn.- Coronavirus continues to claim summer events throughout the Northland. Added to the list: the 4th of July fireworks and parade in Cloquet, along with the city's Pinehurst Park natural ground pool. City…
Veteran Cloquet Officer Named New Police Chief
CLOQUET, Minn.-. The Cloquet Police Department now has a new Police Chief. After a nine month search interviewing candidates from across the country, it is the former Commander and Interim Chief Derek Randall…
Protests May Cause Surge in COVID-19
DULUTH, Minn. - Experts say mask-wearing and keeping distance from others seems to be the best way to approach protesting during this pandemic. Doctors say that outbreaks are expected even without protesting. With more crowds…
Farmers Market Opens in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A local farmers market is back open in Superior. Superior Downtown Farmer's Market is now open every Wednesday until the end of October. They have lots of garden plants, peppers, tomatoes,…
Local Businesses Show Support for Twin Cities Protests
DULUTH, Minn., and SUPERIOR, Wis. - Some businesses across the Northland are showing support for the protests happening in the Twin Cities, and some are turning heads with that support. Pizza Luce is one…
Greater Downtown Council Plants Flowers at Canal Park
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Greater Downtown Council in Duluth continued their annual tradition of beautifying the community today. The council, local businesses and other volunteers were in Canal Park today. They were planting flowers in over…
Duluth City Hall Partially Reopens to Public
DULUTH, Minn.-- The process of reopening Duluth City Hall to the public started today. It's been closed for several weeks because of COVID-19 concerns. After a long wait, the city of Duluth is letting…
St. Louis County Auditor's Service Center Opens
DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis County Auditor's Service Center located on the backside of Miller Hill Mall has been quite busy since reopening this week. Right now, they are only allowing six people into…
AFSCME Members Vote to Protect Duluth Public Services for Residents, City Workers
DULUTH, Minn. - On Tuesday, the members of AFSCME Local 66- City of Duluth voted to ratify a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Duluth to help preserve city jobs and protect the critical services Duluth-area residents deserve and…
Crews Locate Body of Boy Who Drowned in Lake Superior
9:45 p.m. Update: Douglas County Sheriff Tom Dalbec says the body of the 6-year-old boy who went missing in Lake Superior in the Town of Lakeside was located around 7 p.m. in seven feet of water. Authorities say…
Prosecutors Charge Three More Officers in George Floyd’s Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors on Wednesday expanded their case against the police who were at the scene of George Floyd’s death, charging three of the officers with aiding and abetting murder and upgrading the charges against the officer who pressed…
Duluth K9 Luna Receives Donation of Body Armor
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police Department's K9 Luna has received a donation of a bullet and stab protective vest from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The donation came with a special sentiment embroidered on the vest which…
Sen. Amy Klobuchar Announces Additional Charges Coming in George Floyd Case
DULUTH, Minn. - U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is increasing charges against Derek Chauvin. According to a recent tweet from Sen. Klobuchar, Ellison is increasing charges against Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder and will also…
Midday Update 6-3-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 3, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, June 3
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 25,870 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 14 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,086 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 265,718 tests have…
Duluth City Hall to Begin Reopening Process
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth announced today that it will begin the process of reopening City Hall to the public on an appointment-only basis. According to a recent press release, starting today the building will be open from…
Commander Derek Randall Named as new Cloquet Police Chief
CLOQUET, Minn. - The Cloquet City Council has voted in a new police chief. With a 6-1 vote on Tuesday, the council voted to appoint Commander Derek Randall as the new Cloquet Police Department Chief. Randall has been with the…
Experience 'Summer Camp in a Box' with Great Lakes Aquarium
DULUTH, Minn. - Back in April, the Great Lakes Aquarium was forced to furlough 46 employees after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses. Currently, 11…
Morning Update 6-3-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 3, 2020.
Judge Blocks Sit-Down Dining at Central Minnesota bar Chain
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — A judge on Tuesday blocked a chain of central Minnesota bars and restaurants from offering sit-down dining in violation of Gov. Tim Walz’s peacetime emergency order during the…
Bong Veterans Historical Center Reopens
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is back open after being closed since March because of the pandemic. The museum reopened Monday. We're told it's been slower than usual, but…
Wisconsin Point Busy on Warm Day
SUPERIOR, Wis. - People were enjoying the warm temperatures on Wisconsin Point in Superior. Families spent the day swimming and building sandcastles out on the beach. "We don't get it very often so, when…
Small, Peaceful Protest In Superior As Businesses Board Up For Potential Unrest
SUPERIOR, Wis.- At the corner of Belknap and Hammond in Superior Wednesday, a dozen or so young people peacefully held signs against the death of George Floyd and police brutality, cheered on by…
Salvation Army Gives Away Free Hand Sanitizer
DULUTH, Minn. - As hand sanitizers is still in high demand, the Salvation Army in Duluth is helping the community continue to have better access to it. The organization is offering free refills of liquid…
Lakewalk Reconstruction Closes Lakewalk Galley, Lighthouse Parking Lot For Season
DULUTH, Minn. - A popular parking lot along the Lakewalk will be closed for the summer season starting Wednesday, June 3. Along with the parking lot closure, the owner of a popular eatery, the Lakewalk Galley, formally known as Crabby…
Golf Courses Stay Busy After Re-Opening
DULUTH, Minn. - Lately, you may have noticed a few differences when you're out on the links. "I think until there's a vaccine or immunity, whichever comes first, I think we're going to keep using…
