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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…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, June 1
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 25,208 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 10 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,050 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 255,592 tests have…
Midday Update 6-1-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, June 1, 2020.
Restaurants, Bars, Salons and Campgrounds Allowed to Reopen Under Phase 2 of Stay Safe MN Plan
(FOX 9) - Minnesota moved into its second phase of reopening Monday amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Under Phase II of Gov. Stay Safe MN plan, restaurants and bars can reopen for outdoor dining. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed at a…
Morning Update 6-1-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, June 1, 2020.
Minnesota Attorney General to Lead Prosecution in Floyd Case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state's attorney general will take the lead in any prosecutions in the death of George Floyd. Walz said he decided Attorney General Keith Ellison needs to lead the case. He made…
FOX 21 News at 9 Sunday: Duluth, Virginia Protest Coverage
DULUTH, Minn. -- Here is the section of Sunday's 9 p.m. newscast dedicated to the coverage of protests in Duluth and Virginia this weekend.
Protesters On The Range Gather Together To Show Change Can Happen
VIRGINIA, Minn. - Dozens of protesters peacefully gathered in Virginia to fight for justice for George Floyd after he lost his life while in the custody of those sworn to protect and serve. Fighting…
Duluth Police Chief Explains Response To Overnight Unrest
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken spoke at a morning press conference Sunday after tensions boiled over overnight by a group of around 100 protesters that became unruly for…
Local Restaurants Hold A Food Drive
DULUTH, Minn - The Tavern and Black Woods restaurants are helping give back to the community by holding a food drive. Patrons are being asked to donate a minimum of two non-perishable items to…
One Protester Arrested, Car Set on Fire During Protest on Central Entrance Saturday
DULUTH, Minn.- At times Saturday night, Duluth Police said it became difficult to respond to incidents of concern-- even with about 100 officers out when normally around 20 patrol at night-- because…
No Injuries Reported, Driver Arrested after Truck Drives into Crowd of Protesters in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Authorities have identified the man they say drove a tanker truck through a massive group of protesters on I-35W Sunday afternoon. According to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, Bogdan Vechirko has been booked on suspicion of assault. Deputies say…
Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial Vandalized During Protests; Duluth NAACP Pres. Reacts
DULUTH, Minn.-Clean-up began Sunday morning for one of Duluth's most treasured memorials, the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial on East First Street. An anti-police message was spray-painted on the brick floor of the memorial during…
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…
