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Morning Update 12-16-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, December 16, 2019.

Open House Shows off New Early Childhood Development Center at YMCA Essentia Wellness Center

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Families got a first look at the new Early Childhood Development Center at the YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center in Hermantown Sunday. The "Y" held an open house for the…

Bentleyville Voted Best Public Holiday Display in America by USA Today

DULUTH, Minn. - Bentleyville has been given the national honor of being the best public holiday lights display in the nation by USA Today. The honor is a readers choice award by USA…

College Athletes Hang Out with Local Kids at UWS Holiday Party

SUPERIOR, Wis.- As part of UWS Athletic Department's 4th Annual Week of Giving, kids could come and use the campus as their playground, as they spent the afternoon with college athletes. "Superior's obviously…

Noble Pour Craft Cocktail Bar Opens in Lincoln Park

DULUTH, Minn. - A new craft cocktail bar called Noble Pour opened in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Duluth on Sunday. Noble Pour is right next door to OMC Smokehouse, both are owned…

Union Representing St. Louis County Snow Plow Drivers Authorizes Potential Strike

VIRGINIA, Minn. -- The Teamsters Local 320 union, which represents St. Louis County Public Works employees, voted in favor of authorizing a strike if contract negotiations fail with the county by the end of the year. The vote passed 112…

Snowmobiler Rescued After Getting Stuck in Swamp

ARROWHEAD TOWNSHIP, Minn. -- Rescue crews helped a stranded snowmobiler on Saturday after he became stuck in a swamp. Around noon on Saturday, the St. Louis County Rescue Squad, the Arrowhead Volunteer Fire Department, and the Floodwood Ambulance responded to…

Swedes Celebrate 'Sankta Lucia' Day in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.- In Sweden, the Holidays are ushered in by the ancient celebration of Sankta Lucia, or Luciadagen. "The Lucia legend is that we want to bring light to the world," said Jennifer Conboy,…

Hundreds of Santas Run Inaugural Wild Santa 5K

DULUTH, Minn. - Nearly 400 Santas ran through Duluth's neighborhood of Lincoln Park for the inaugural Wild Santa 5K put on by Wild State Cider. Runners got a Santa costume and beard with their…

West Duluth Businesses Get Holiday Boost with Winter West Market

DULUTH, Minn.- The business community in West Duluth got into the holiday spirit for the first day of the second annual Winter West Market. 11 businesses participated in this year's event. They offered…

Veterans Remembered at Wreaths Across America Ceremony

DULUTH, Minn. - Veterans were honored nationwide on Saturday for the National Wreaths Across America ceremony which placed a holiday wreath at all veterans graves in state or national veterans cemeteries. The Minnesota State…

Taco Arcada to Close Saturday After 7 Months in Business

DULUTH, Minn. - Taco Arcada will close Saturday after seven months in business. The restaurant and arcade in the Lincoln Park Craft District opened this May. Its closing was announced with this Facebook post: "We wish to THANK everyone for…

U of M President Asks System to Eliminate UMD's Sequestered Debt

DULUTH, Minn. – University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel announced on Friday that she has asked the System for funds to eliminate UMD’s sequestered debt over the next two years. Gabel wrote in…

Arrowhead Ice Fishing Show Kicks Off in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - The annual Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show started on Friday at the DECC. More than 150 vendors with every kind of fishing product a sportsman could need,…

Animal Allies Offering Discount Adoption Fees

DULUTH, Minn. - After receiving a grant from the A-S-P-C-A, Animal Allies is offering a discount in adoption fees. The event will run from Sunday the 15th to Sunday the 22nd. People can…

Habitat For Humanity Receives Big Donation

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Western Lake Superior Habitat For Humanity received a big grant this afternoon, which allowed them to purchase two new vehicles for daily operations. Both the Associated Bank and The Ordean…

Children Shop for their Families at Holly Jolly Santa Shop

DULUTH, Minn.- For the eighth year in a row, some children in Lincoln Park got a chance to pick out the perfect gifts for their whole family. The 8th annual Holly Jolly…

Snowmobile Shops Keeping Busy During All The Snow

DULUTH, Minn - The snow is creating good business for local snowmobile shops. Staff at R. J. Sport and Cycle say they have been so busy that they barely can keep up with the…

Yuletide Market Brings Customers to Local Makers

DULUTH, Minn.- Local artisans and makers got to sell their items in an unlikely space: Zen Eye Care on London Road hosted a Yuletide Market Friday. About 10 artists displayed everything from hats and…

Snow Clearing Is A Big Job On College Campuses

TWIN PORTS - College campuses in the Twin Ports are packed with snow. With a lot of ground to cover campus maintenance crews have been putting in extra time to stay on top…

Shopping Safety Reminder for the Holidays

DULUTH, Minn.- With holiday shoppers comes holiday prowlers and easier access for thieves to steal goods out of people's cars. Officials with the Duluth police department say there's a stronger possibility for theft and…

Duluth Police Department Welcomes Their Newest K-9

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth police department has a new, furry member of the squad. Kallie is a black lab and the 4th addition to the department's k-9 unit. She's 17 months old, a new graduate from…

Governor to Hire Outside Experts to Study Troubled Agency

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov Tim Walz says his administration will hire outside experts to make recommendations on whether to restructure the state's troubled Department of Human Services. They're engaging the company Public Sector Consultants to determine the scope…