Morning Update 1-7-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, January 7, 2020.
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Pier 1 Imports Closing Nearly Half of Stores as Sales Falter
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Pier 1 Imports is closing nearly half its 942 stores as it struggles to draw consumers and compete online. The home decor company said Monday it is closing up to 450 stores and will also…
Man Who Killed Duluth Woman, Grandson In Drunken Driving Crash Arrested Again For DWI
DULUTH, Minn. - A drunken driver who killed a Duluth woman and her grandson in a 2012 crash has been arrested again on suspicion of driving while impaired. Hawk Edwards, 27, is accused of…
Lake Superior Levels High but Dropping This Winter
DULUTH, Minn.- The recent snow and rain the Northland has been getting has put experts on alert, watching Lake Superior lake levels. According to experts at the Minnesota Sea Grant, lake levels have remained…
New Breastfeeding Suites Unveiled at Essentia Health
DULUTH, Minn.- Essentia Health unveiled a new set of breastfeeding suites, to help mothers with newborns who are either patients, family or employees. Four new Mamava suites--two in the Duluth Clinic on Third Street,…
Duluth City Councilors, Mayor Emily Larson Officially Sworn In
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth's newly elected City Councilors, and twice-elected Mayor Emily Larson were officially sworn in at the DECC Monday. All eyes were particularly on the three fresh new faces joining the council: Derek Medved,…
AICHO Highlights Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women During Human Trafficking Awareness Month
DULUTH, Minn. - statistics show native women are trafficked at ten times the rate of other populations in the region. Minnesota ranks high nationally in human trafficking cases, making events like this community…
CareerForce Helps Job Seekers In The New Year
DULUTH, Minn. - In the new year, many people are looking for a fresh start, by taking on a new job or career. The CareerForce Center in Duluth is helping job -hunters achieve that…
Anderson Furniture Building In Lincoln Park Sold
DULUTH, Minn. - The Anderson Furniture building in Lincoln Park finally has new owners. The building was purchased in early December by two local business partners. They run Lake Wood designs, which…
Wisconsin Legislature Seeks to Kill Lawsuit on Voter Purge
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature is asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to prevent the purging of up to 209,000 registered voters in the battleground state. The Legislature's attorneys on Monday asked the…
Two Minnesota Firefighters Sent to Help Australia’s Wildfires
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. – Two Wildland firefighters from Minnesota have been assigned to help battle wildfires in Australia according to a recent news release from the Minnesota Incident Command System. Mike Crook, with the Superior National Forest out of Grand…
Milwaukee Driver Shoots Children Who Threw Snowballs at Car
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Milwaukee police say a driver shot and wounded two children who threw snowballs at a car. Police say the shooting happened Saturday night. Officers who responded to a shooting report found the injured children and gave them…
Gloria Dei Warming Center Activated for Tuesday Night
DULUTH, Minn. – The Gloria Dei Warming Center will be activated Tuesday night due to forecasted temperatures reaching below ten degrees. The Gloria Dei Center will be open from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday and is located at…
UPDATE: Missing Vulnerable Adult Found Safe
DULUTH, Minn. – UPDATE: Kyra Peterson has been found safe, according to Duluth Police. ORIGINAL STORY: Duluth police say they are searching for a vulnerable missing adult last seen in the Piedmont area in Duluth. Authorities say Kyra Peterson has…
Midday Update 1-6-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, January 6, 2020.
Minnesota Man Killed Woman Who Honked at Him to Hurry Up
ROSEAU, Minn. (AP) — Prosecutors in northern Minnesota accused a man of fatally shooting a woman who yelled at him to hurry up and honked her horn while waiting for him outside his home. Angelo Borreson, 56, was charged Friday…
Jury Selection Begins for Carlton County Murder Case
PROGRESS TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Jury selection began today for the trial of a Bayfield man suspected of fatally shooting his uncle in April 2018. According to court records, 34-year-old James Montano allegedly shot and killed his Uncle, Andrew Gokee, and…
Waukesha County Courthouse Closed Due to Bomb Threat
WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) - The Waukesha County Courthouse and Administration Building are closed because of a bomb threat. County Executive Paul Farrow posted on Facebook Monday that all morning court proceedings are canceled and will be rescheduled. The status of…
Local Author Sheds Light on Divorce Woes
DULUTH, Minn. - "You are in charge of your own happiness, so eliminate negativity and live joyfully!" This is the message local author Angela Paulson is looking to spread with her new…
Blood Donations Strongly Encouraged During Winter Months
DULUTH, Minn. - If you're eligible to donate blood, the American Red Cross is in need of your help this winter. The American Red Cross urges people to share…
Morning Update 1-6-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, January 6, 2020.
Snowmobilers Who Died on Oneida County Lake Identified
RHINELANDER, Wis. (AP) - Sheriff's officials have identified the snowmobilers who died in an Oneida County lake. Two snowmobilers died and a third survived after their sleds hit open water on Lake Nokomis about 3 a.m. Sunday. Sheriff Grady Hartman…
Man Dies in Crow Wing County Jail
BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) - Authorities say a 39-year-old man died while being held in the Crow Wing County jail. According to the sheriff's office, the man died early Friday. Authorities say life-saving measures were unsuccessful. Police in Nisswa had arrested…
Mala Beadmaking Helps People Keep New Year's Resolutions
DULUTH, Minn.- If you have some trouble keeping up with your New Year's Resolutions, Mala Beads may be able to help. It Takes a Village Healing Collective Downtown held its monthly Mala beadmaking workshop…
Community Day Brings Hundreds to Glensheen
DULUTH, Minn.- Glensheen Mansion saw quite a few people come through Sunday, as it was the next stop on the list of the City's Community Day destinations. Tourist destinations that benefit from the…
American Association of University Women Hold Winter Social
DULUTH, Minn. - Members of The American Association of University Women gathered at Ecumen Lakeshore Chapel to help collect donations for local women's shelters. The day featured music, FOOD and speakers. Organizers say, they also…
Vikings Fans Flood Grandma's to Watch Wild Card Game
DULUTH, Minn.- Grandma's Sports Garden was alive with dozens of fans as they cheered on the Vikings to win against the Saints Sunday. Fans whooped and hollered, flooding the Sports Garden floor with…
Lake Superior Youth Choir Holds "Changing Voices" Auditions
DULUTH, Minn. - Teens and pre-teens who love to sing tried out for a choir in Duluth that will help them learn to navigate their vocal ranges as their voices change. Auditions were held…
Final Round of Mediation Scheduled Between Teamsters, St. Louis County
DULUTH, Minn.- A final round of mediation has been scheduled between the Teamsters Local 320 Union representing plow operators and St. Louis County, by the state of Minnesota. According to a document from the Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services, the…
Ozobots Take Over Duluth Public Library
DULUTH, Minn.- Robots took over Duluth Saturday, as the Duluth Public Library taught families how to code with Ozobots. The little orbs on wheels follow lines drawn on paper with special markers, allowing kids to…
