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Midday Update 10-17-19

Get Juiced Up On Healthy Smoothies

DULUTH, Minn. -- In this weeks Cooking Connection we are exploring a lighter alternative for meals and a healthy dose of fruits, greens and more. Duluth's micro-juicery provides 100% raw juice, superfood…

Klobuchar Raised $1.1M for Presidential Campaign Post-Debate

WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she raised $1.1 million for her 2020 presidential campaign in the 24 hours following this week's Democratic debate. The moderate Democratic Minnesota senator was among the top critics of Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren…

Ashland Burger King Franchisee to Pay $400K for Sexual Harassment

ASHLAND, Wis. – A District Judge has ordered the owners of the Burger King in Ashland to pay two former employees over $400,000 in damages and fines for alleged ongoing sexual harassment by the store’s general manager. According to court…

It's the Great Pumpkin Train, Northland!

Morning Update 10-17-19

Death of Outing Woman Likely a Homicide

AITKIN, Minn. (AP) - Sheriff's officials say the death of a northeastern Minnesota woman who had been missing for nearly two weeks appears to be a homicide. Authorities had been searching…

US Rep. Elijah Cummings Has Died

BALTIMORE (AP) - Maryland Rep. Elijah E. Cummings died early Thursday at Johns Hopkins Hospital due to complications from longstanding health challenges, his congressional office said. He was 68. A sharecropper's son, Cummings became the powerful chairman of a U.S.…

William A. Irvin Arrives, Slowly Pulls into Minnesota Slip

DULUTH, Minn.- After much anticipation and setback, the William A. Irvin--Duluth's historic museum ship--headed back home to Canal Park Wednesday night. This after it underwent repairs while the seawalls in the…

Gary New Duluth Rec Area in Final Phase

DULUTH, Minn. - The Gary New Duluth Recreational Area has underwent several renovations, and added new amenities over the last several years. They are now in the final phase of the long process, and adding…

New Auto Shop Opens in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. -If you are looking for a place to get your car or truck repaired... Well a new auto shop has opened in Superior on Ogden Avenue. Twin Ports Diesel and Auto specializes in…

Glensheen General Admission Tours Add Pumpkin Hunt

DULUTH, Minn. - The Glensheen Mansion in Duluth has added another element to the Halloween season celebrations. During tour hours, you can join in on the great pumpkin hunt. Nine pumpkins are hidden throughout…

Superior Ice Festival to Return with $40,000 Budget

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The annual Lake Superior Ice Festival is coming back to Superior for another weekend in January after a proposed cut in funding. The festival on Barker's Island is for all ages.…

UMD Working To End Food Insecurities On Campus

DULUTH, Minn. -The University of Minnesota Duluth is fighting to end food insecurities on campus to help in this effort, the university hosted a food drive on World Food Day to ensure no…

Free Parking In Canal Park Delayed Until October 20th

DULUTH, Minn. - This week was supposed to be the start for free parking in canal park, but unfortunately residents will now have to wait a little longer to enjoy the perk. Between…

Duluth Police Expect to be at Full Strength of Force for First Time Since 1999

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department expects to be at full strength of force in the coming months for the first time in twenty years. While it's a big accomplishment, the police…

Healthcare Leaders Discuss Fixing 'Broken' System

DULUTH, Minn. - Health system leaders from across the country are in Duluth talking about how to better provide healthcare. The second annual "Believe in Better" project is a hands-on forum for invited guests…

Union Says Deal With GM Offers 'Major Gains'

DETROIT (AP) - The United Auto Workers union's top bargainer with General Motors says a tentative deal with the company will bring "major gains'' to workers. Union Vice President Terry Dittes says in a statement that bargainers wanted to get…

City Officials: William A. Irvin to Move Back to Minnesota Slip Today

DULUTH, Minn. – City officials say the SS William A. Irvin is moving back to the Minnesota Slip today, weather permitting. In preparation for the move, the Blue Bridge will be closed to pedestrians until sometime Thursday. The east side…

Wisconsin Boy Says Man Strapped Him to Chair in Basement

SHAWANO, Wis. (AP) - An 8-year-old boy told authorities that a man who lives with him and his mother strapped him to a chair in the basement of their northeastern Wisconsin home, but that he escaped and sought help from…

Midday Update 10-16-19

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

Minnesota Reports Two More Deaths From Vaping, One in Duluth

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota health officials are reporting the state's second and third deaths due to lung illnesses caused by vaping. The Department of Health said Wednesday both deaths involved people over age 50 who died in September after complicated…