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Duluth PD Makes 11 Arrests During Saturday Night Protest; 9 p.m. Curfew Still in Effect Sunday
DULUTH, Minn.- According to the Duluth Police Department, 11 people were arrested during the protest between 2:45 Saturday afternoon and 4:16 a.m. Sunday. Four arrests were of juveniles which consisted of Unlawful Assembly, Felony 3rd Degree Riot, Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct,…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Sunday, May 31
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 24,850 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Sunday morning and 14 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,040 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 249,519 tests have…
SpaceX’s Astronaut-Riding Dragon Arrives at Space Station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX delivered two astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Sunday, following up a historic liftoff with an equally smooth docking in yet another first…
Minnesota Leaders say Aggressive Approach Helped Prevent Another Night of Violence
MINNEAPOLIS — Officials in Minnesota say a more aggressive approach helped prevent another night of dangerous and damaging violence in Minneapolis from protests over the death of George Floyd. The state poured thousands more National Guard soldiers into a response…
Thousands of Protesters Flood The Streets of Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Thousands demanding justice for George Floyd came together in unity to peacefully protest through the streets of Duluth, while the unrest continues to unfold in Minneapolis. People of all shades flooded…
Downtown Duluth Businesses Board Up Ahead of Protests
DULUTH, Minn.- Downtown businesses spent the day leading up to the protests buckling down, in case things escalated as they have in other cities across the country. The closed Fond-du-Luth Casino on Superior…
City of Duluth to Impose Curfew Saturday, Sunday Nights
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is instituting a curfew beginning at 10:00 p.m. Saturday, May 30. The curfew will be imposed from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. The City will again issue a curfew on Sunday, May 31,…
Gov. Walz Fully Mobilizes National Guard in Response to Protests
MINNEAPOLIS -- The governor of Minnesota says he plans to fully mobilize the state’s National Guard and promised a massive show of force to help quell civil unrest following days of protests over the police killing of George Floyd. Gov.…
Minnesota Authorities: Police Officer Who Knelt on George Floyd Has Been Arrested
FOX 9-Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin has been taken into custody by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for his role in the death of George Floyd, Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington said Friday. According to Hennepin County Attorney…
Marnie Grondahl Retires From Duluth Fire Department
DULUTH, Minn.-- One of Duluth’s most accomplished firefighters is retiring today after spending more than 32 years with the department. Marnie Grondahl was Duluth Fire Department's first woman to serve in a chief level officer…
City of Duluth Advises Caution at Beaches
DULUTH, Minn.-- As summer gets closer, more people are going outside to places like the beaches on Park Point. Those have been packed the last few days and now the city of Duluth is advising…
Duluth Leaders Respond to Protests in Minneapolis
DULUTH, Minn.-- Duluth leaders are reacting to what's going on in Minneapolis and they're saying how people in Duluth are showing support to George Floyd and his family. "We have work to do,” said…
Kraus-Anderson Bike Duluth Festival Exploring Other Options for 2020
DULUTH, Minn. - With the news that Spirit Mountain would be closed for the summer season, many events are having to postpone or find other options to hold their event, including the Kraus-Anderson Bike…
COVID-19 Update: 53 Cases, 9 Deaths Reported in Itasca County
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - As of Friday Itasca County Public Health Officials confirm 53 positive COVID-19 cases within the county. The youngest case is reported in an elementary aged individual. The county also reports…
Two Harbors Hangs Banners For Senior Class
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - As graduation season continues, schools and communities are still doing what they can to honor their seniors. "It didn't really hit me until the Governor [Tim Walz] actually closed school…
Families Enjoy Weather at Local Parks
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth parks were busy today as families came out to enjoy the nice weather. Some were over at Enger Park where they went on a hike as they took a break…
Salons Prepare to Reopen
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota salons now have the Governor’s ok to reopen with reduced capacity starting Monday after being shut down since March because of the pandemic. Leanaya Miller manages Rue 48 salon on South…
Zenith Bookstore Opens Virtually for Customers
DULUTH, Minn. - The Zenith Bookstore in West Duluth is now open virtually to the public while keeping their brick and mortar store closed despite being able to. Management says it's all about keeping the…
US Cuts World Health Organization Ties Over Virus Response
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization, saying it had failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China…
City Leaders Release Statements on Recent Incidents in Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. - On Friday, Mayor Larson, Councilor Kennedy, and Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken released individual written statements regarding recent incidents in Minnesota pertaining to the death of George Floyd. Their statements read: Statement from Mayor Larson: “Minneapolis is…
Midday Update 5-29-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, May 29, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, May 29
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 23,531 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 29 new deaths bringing the death total to 996 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 233,873 tests have…
MN Power Working to Restore Outages in Lakeside, Congdon Areas
UPDATE: Minnesota Power says crews have restored power to the majority of customers in the Lakeside, Congdon areas but about 330 customers still remain without power. The estimated restoration time for the remaining 330 customers is around 5:00 p.m. Friday.…
Twitter Adds ‘Glorifying Violence’ Warning to Trump Tweet
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Twitter has added a warning to one of President Donald Trump's tweets about protests in Minneapolis. The company says the tweet violated the platform's rules about glorifying violence. Trump has…
Morning Update 5-29-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, May 29, 2020.
CNN Crew Arrested While Reporting Live on Minneapolis Protests
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota State Patrol on Friday arrested a CNN television crew as they reported on violent protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for…
Minneapolis Police Station Torched Overnight Amid George Floyd Protest
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) — Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department was forced to abandon as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations…
Duluth-Superior Pride Plans To Hold First-Ever Virtual Pride Festival Amid Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth-Superior Pride Committee is looking for feedback for a first-ever virtual pride festival this Labor Day weekend because of COVID-19 concerns. For the past 32 years, the four-day festival has…
