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Classroom Mourns Loss of Drowning Victim

DULUTH, Minn. - It was last week when a six-year-old Duluth boy drowned while swimming in Wisconsin. Everett Eastvold had a big impact on many people during his short life and today, a big group…

Local Non-Profits Lend Helping Hand During Pandemic

DULUTH, Minn. - Local foundations are doing what they can to support nonprofits during the COVID-19 crisis. The Ordean Foundation has been prioritizing non-profits hat are on the front lines that are working with vulnerable…

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…

Authorities: Tree Intentionally Cut to Block Traffic to Cook County

COOK COUNTY, Minn. - The Cook County Sheriff's Office believes someone intentionally cut down a tree to block both lanes of traffic on Highway 61. According to a recent post on the Cook County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, deputies responded…

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…

Strength in the Community Scholarship: Carsen Nykanen

POPLAR, Wis. - Carsen Nykanen is the next winner to be announced in the FOX 21 Strength in the Community Scholarship Series. Nykanen is headed to WITC in Superior in the fall and says…

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.

Defunding the Minneapolis Police Department Would Likely Require Public Vote

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Sunday, nine Minneapolis City Councilmembers joined a call for the city to defund and dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department. Speaking during a rally, which was hosted by two groups that promote community-led policing, nine councilmembers put their backing…

Section of West 1st and West 2nd Street to Temporarily Close Monday

DULUTH, Minn. - A section of North 3rd Ave West between West 1st and West 2nd street will temporarily close on Monday. The closure is caused by work being done on the Board of Trade Building. Work will take place…

Amble For Anders: A Fundraiser Aiming To Continue Boy's Journey

DULUTH, Minn. - At 12-years-old.... "I've been in the school spelling Bee every year since fourth Grade." In a way, Anders Breidenbach has experienced more than most Adults have in their lifetimes. "He was diagnosed…

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…

Events Remembering Clayton, Jackson, and McGhie Moved Partially Online

DULUTH, Minn. -- The organization that educates the community about the Isaac McGhie, Elmer Jackson and Elias Clayton Memorial in Duluth has announced that the 100-year commemoration of the wrongful lynchings of the three men will be moved partially online…

OMC Smokehouse Expanding into Next-Door Noble Pour; Now Called 'OMC Whiskey Bar'

DULUTH, Minn.- Governor Walz announcing that bars, restaurants and other business can open at 50% capacity Wednesday is a relief for many restaurant owners. But for one in Lincoln Park, that meant scrapping a…

Veto-proof Majority of Minneapolis City Council Announces Support for Dismantling MPD

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Nine members of the Minneapolis City Council announced their support for de-funding the Minneapolis Police Department and replacing it with a community-based public safety model at a rally in Powderhorn Park Sunday afternoon. At the end of the…

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…