Midday Update 3-6-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, March 6, 2020.
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SilverSneakers: Active Older Adults Slide into Exercise at the Superior YMCA
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- In this weeks Active Adventures Fox 21's Brittney Merlot heads to a YMCA class with the SilverSneakers! This a group of 65+ year olds working out together to keep their bodies healthy.…
St. Louis County Launches COVID-19 Webpage, Information Phone Line
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County announced on Friday that it has launched an information phone line and web page to help people access up-to-date information about COVID-19. "We want people to be informed so they can make educated decisions…
Portion of Shamrock Shake Sales to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities
DULUTH, Minn. - It's a type of March madness with a minty twist all for a good cause. The shamrock shakes are back at local McDonald's restaurants, and now you can help those…
Morning Update 3-6-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, March 6, 2020.
Duluth Liquor Store: Coronavirus Not Impacting Corona Beer Sales
DULUTH, Minn - With the coronavirus spreading, the question has been asked whether it is halting sales of Corona beers? Leadership from the company have said it has not, and it doesn't appear to…
Hundreds of Kids Attend Dr. Seuss Celebration at UWS
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Beloved author Dr. Seuss's birthday falls in March and Thursday, UWS students and Twin Ports families celebrated the author with fun games geared towards getting the community involved at the Jim Dan Hill Library. Some activities included…
Fire Destroys Multiple Garage Units
DULUTH, Minn. - Just after 8 last night, a fire ripped through two garage units at the Highland Village Apartments just off Central Entrance. At this hour, authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze,…
Maple School District Sees Success With Sensory Grant
MAPLE, Wisc. - "No matter what happens during the day, we will love them no matter what," Elementary School Counselor, Kara Hietala says. It's a process newly integrated into the maple school district. "Getting really…
Juried Art Exhibit Held at UWS
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Students at UWS today got a chance to put their art on display for everyone to see. The annual Juried Art Exhibit at the Kruk Gallery showcased over 30 pieces of artwork…
City of Duluth Looks Into Increasing Number of Vacation Properties
DULUTH, Minn.-- The city of Duluth is taking a look at adding to the number of vacation homes in residential areas. The planning commission is looking at increasing the number of permits from…
City of Duluth Considering Adding 'Safe and Sober Houses'
DULUTH, Minn.-- The city of Duluth is looking into making an amendment on some of their zoning ordinances for homes designated for people leaving rehabilitation. This would allow the city to expand on the…
Duluth Councilors Question Staff Cuts, City Attorney’s Suspension
DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth is eliminating two positions as part of its 2020 budget. The employees in those positions have been offered new jobs with the city, but it's unclear…
Social Justice Social Bridges Generational Gap
DULUTH, Minn.-- An event called the Social Justice Social" was held at the Zeitgeist Theater tonight to try and get young adults more active in social justice causes and organizations. The social was…
A Community Survey Takes A Look Into Emotional Impacts Of The 2018 Husky Refinery Explosion
DULUTH, Minn. - The Husky Refinery explosion in 2018 was quite a devastation for many people in the Twin Ports. It was an event, that no one ever wants to experience again. It disrupted the…
DTA Keeps Up With Daily Sanitizing As A Precaution For The Coronavirus
DULUTH, Minn. - City buses can be another top spot for getting a virus. The Duluth Transit authority says they are continuing their daily practices to help keep their passengers healthy. The DTA currently has…
Social Gathering Inspires Young Women To Enter STEM Fields
DULUTH, Minn. - A few hundred young girls from area high schools were at the DECC to be encouraged to enter the STEM fields. The social gathering gave the young women a chance to hear…
Duluth Tutor Focuses on Encouragement as She Teaches Kids in China
DULUTH, Minn. - The coronavirus outbreak is having an impact on many types of businesses and workers...especially those who have jobs with direct connection to certain parts of the world. Kristina Winings has been teaching…
St. Luke's Partners with Duluth Airport Authority for Ways to Combat Sickness
DULUTH, Minn. - Local organizations throughout the city are doing their best to combat the coronavirus... The Duluth Airport has partnered with St. Luke's in providing handsanitizer and wipes to traveling customers... Those organizations are…
Pence Pledges to 'Lean Into' Fight Against Coronavirus
MAPLEWOOD, Minn. (AP) - Vice President Mike Pence is pledging that federal officials will “lean into” the fight against the new coronavirus. The vice president commented from Minnesota, where he visited with a leading maker of masks being used to…
Banh Mi Pizza Piled High With Superb Crunch
DULUTH, Minn. -- In this weeks Cooking Connection Fox 21's Brittney Merlot headed over to the brand new pizza place in town, LULU'S PIZZA! With their grand opening just under their belt…
Man Dies After St. Cloud Police Use Stun Gun During Assault
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) - A man has died after police used a stun gun on him during an assault incident in St. Cloud. Police say the incident happened Wednesday afternoon. Officers were initially called to a medical incident in…
2nd Annual Local Food Fair Happening Saturday in Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn. - Happening Saturday, March 7, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College will host the 2nd annual Local Food Fair sponsored by the United Way of Carlton County. The event…
School Closings, Delays Thursday, March 5, 2020
CLOSING: Watersmeet Township School District - Closing at 1
Midday Update 3-5-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, March 5, 2020.
Duluth Police K9 Luna to Receive Donated Body Armor in Memory of K9 Haas
DULUTH, Minn. – A Massachusetts non-profit organization has donated a bullet and stab protective vest to the Duluth Police Department’s K9 Luna. The non-profit organization that is donating the vest, Vested Interest…
Warren Ends 2020 Presidential Bid After Super Tuesday Rout
WASHINGTON (AP) - Elizabeth Warren has ended her Democratic presidential bid after a disappointing finish in Super Tuesday states. That's according to a person familiar with her plans. The Massachusetts senator's campaign had the markers of success: robust poll numbers,…
Morning Update 3-5-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, March 5, 2020.
Fire Damages Garage Units at Highland Village Apartments
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth fire crews responded to reports of a garage fire at the Highland Village Apartments Wednesday night. According to the Duluth Fire Department, firefighters arriving on the scene around 8:00 p.m. found a 24-unit garage with heavy…
Overnight Crash Results in Power Outages
DULUTH, Minn. - On Wednesday night police responded to a crash on the 1200 block of West 1st street in Duluth. At the scene, officers found an SUV had rolled onto its side and crashed into a power line. This…
