Tattoo Parlors Open for Business
DULUTH, Minn. - Owners of Anchors End Tattoo in downtown Duluth say that it's exciting to finally open up the shop to the public. "We want to work," said Joseph John, the owner of Anchors…
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City of Duluth to Close Lighthouse Parking Lot for the Season
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth announced on Tuesday that it will be closing the Lighthouse parking lot in Canal Park for the season starting tomorrow, June 3. The Lighthouse parking lot is located at the end of Canal…
Prosecutors Delay Case Against Man Who Drove Into Crowd
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The case against a man who drove his semitrailer into a crowd of protesters on a closed Minneapolis freeway has been delayed pending further investigation, prosecutors said Tuesday.…
Minnesota Files Complaint Against Minneapolis Police Department in Floyd’s Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The state of Minnesota filed a human rights complaint Tuesday against the Minneapolis Police Department in the death of George Floyd by an ex-Minneapolis police officer who pressed…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, June 2
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 25,508 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 22 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,072 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 258,747 tests have…
Midday Update 6-2-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
Juvenile Arrested in Connection to Kwik Trip Employee Assault
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police say they have arrested a suspect in connection to the assault of a Kwik Trip employee on Saturday night in the Lincoln Park area. According to a recent Facebook post by the Duluth Police Local…
Victim Identified in Cass County Fatal Crash
MOTLEY, Minn. - The Cass County Sheriff's Office says they have identified the 68-year-old victim in Friday night's single-vehicle crash. According to reports, the victim in the fatal crash was Edward Coyle of Blackduck. Authorities say deputies responded to the…
West's Hayward Dairy Serving Scoops for Summer Memories
HAYWARD, Wis. - Happiness in Hayward is served one scoop at a time. “No one tub is ever the same because it’s whatever I’m grabbing,” said Tom Baranick, co-owner of West’s Hayward Dairy. “We’re one…
Morning Update 6-2-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
US Cities Erupt in More Violence Amid Threats From Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — American cities erupted in violence and destruction in a seventh straight night of unrest, with several police officers shot or run over, amid boasts and threats from President Donald Trump to send in troops to “dominate the…
Amid Protests, President Trump Talks of War — and Re-election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Embracing the language of confrontation and war, President Donald Trump on Monday declared himself the “president of law and order” and signaled he would stake his reelection on convincing voters his forceful approach, including deploying U.S. troops…
A & Dubs Opens For Summer in West Duluth After COVID Delay
DULUTH, Minn.- A & Dubs, the drive in burger spot in West Duluth, opened to a parking lot full of excited customers Monday. A & Dubs normally opens the day after Mother's…
As Duluth Curfew Ends, Police Chief Says "We Have to Find Equality for Everyone" Going Forward
DULUTH, Minn.- The city-wide curfew has been lifted in Duluth since Saturday night's protest that turned violent in Lincoln Park-- and that lift, said Mayor Emily Larson, is largely because people voluntarily complied…
On The Spot Where George Floyd Died, His Brother Urges Calm
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — George Floyd’s brother pleaded for peace in the streets Monday, saying destruction is “not going to bring my brother back at all.” Terrence Floyd’s emotional plea came as the United States braced for another night of violence…
Protesters Meditate For Peace And Justice
DULUTH, Minn- Several protesters gathered outside of the Duluth courthouse to participate in a group meditation in honor of George Floyd. About a dozen people sat in a moment of silence. Their goal was to…
Black Beach Campground Set to Open Soon in Silver Bay
SILVER BAY, Minn. - Black Beach Campground is set to open in a few weeks along Highway 61 in Silver Bay. It provides 49 full-size RV sites to campers headed up the North Shore.…
Essentia Health Employees And Union Workers Stand Against Layoffs
DULUTH, Minn. - Last week Essentia Health announced permanent layoffs for about 900 employees within its health care system, including members of the local steelworkers union. Many of those employees and union members are fighting…
Superior Street Construction Begins at Congdon Park Drive
DULUTH, Minn. - Construction began once again on Monday on East Superior Street. This is part of phase 1 and stretches from Congdon Park Drive to 40th Avenue East. This is all part of the…
Superior Businesses Board Up in Preparation of Potential Protests
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Rumors on social media about a possible protest in Superior have some business owners protecting their stores from people who might want to do damage. Goin' Postal boarded up every…
Douglas County Buildings Reopen to Public
SUPERIOR, Wis. - On Monday, the Douglas County Government buildings reopened to the general public. Only two entrances are accessible for the public right now: the east entrance to the courthouse off of Cumming…
Minnesota Restaurants Open For Outdoor Dine-In
DULUTH, Minn.-- Bars and restaurants in Minnesota are serving customers again for the first time since March. Restaurants can open only with limited capacity and only outdoor seating allowed per the governor's order. But some…
Hair and Nail Salons Open to the Public
DULUTH, Minn. - Hair and nail salons across the area are starting to breathe a sigh of relief as they are allowed to open again. At VP Nails & Hair and Duo Tones Salons in…
Hennepin County Medical Examiner Declares George Floyd Death Homicide
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Fox 9 reports that the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's report released Monday ruled the death of George Floyd a homicide. The updated report states that on May 25, George Floyd experienced a cardiopulmonary arrest while being restrained by…
Family Autopsy: Floyd Asphyxiated by Sustained Pressure
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An autopsy commissioned for George Floyd’s family found that he died of asphyxiation due to neck and back compression when a Minneapolis police officer held his knee on Floyd’s neck for several minutes and ignored his cries…
Whitmer Lifts Michigan Stay-At-Home Order, Keeps Some Places Closed
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lifted Michigan’s nearly 10-week coronavirus stay-at-home order Monday, letting restaurants reopen to dine-in customers next week and immediately easing limits on outdoor gatherings while keeping social-distancing rules intact. The governor moved regions comprising…
Governor: Semi Driver Was Confused When he Drove Into Crowd
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The driver of a semitrailer who rolled into the midst of thousands of people who had gathered on a closed Minneapolis freeway to protest George Floyd’s death was…
Key Wisconsin Races for November Coming Into Focus
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Key races in Wisconsin came into clearer focus Monday, the deadline for candidates to file nomination papers to get on the November ballot. Republicans are looking to maintain their majorities in both the state Senate and…
