Midday Update 9-17-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, September 17, 2019.
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University Developing Faster Test for Fatal Deer Disease
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - With Minnesota's archery deer season underway, hunters in the state's hot zones for chronic wasting disease are figuring out where to drop off the heads of their deer for testing. The science for detecting the…
Violent Robbery Videos Go Viral Amid Police Shortage in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (CNN) – Cameras caught a violent robbery committed in broad daylight in downtown Minneapolis. Authorities say it’s part of a pattern of increased crime in the city that many say…
UPDATE: Threat Evacuates Some University of St. Thomas Buildings
UPDATE: ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The University of St. Thomas has given the all clear after several buildings were evacuated on its St. Paul campus following a bomb threat. The university tweeted the four buildings evacuated have been search…
Spicy or Mild? Head of the Lakes United Way Hosting Annual Chili Cook-Off
DULUTH, Minn. - Head of the Lakes United Way is happy to be spilling the beans on the 28th annual Chili Cook-Off happening Thursday, September 19 from 5 - 7…
Morning Update 9-17-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, September 17, 2019.
Lawyer: Ex-Wisconsin Nurse to Plead Guilty to Hurting Babies
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A defense attorney says a former Wisconsin nurse is prepared to plead guilty to hurting infants in a Madison hospital's intensive care unit. Forty-three-year-old Christopher Kaphaem faces 19 felony child abuse counts involving nine infants. WKOW-TV…
Republican Fitzgerald Announces Run for Congress
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Republican Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald is running for Congress to succeed retiring longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner. Fitzgerald announced his bid Tuesday on WISN-AM. He is the first…
One Dead, One Arrested After Car Went Into Kettle River
WILLOW RIVER, Minn – A 47-year-old male from the Pine County area died after the car he was a passenger in went into Kettle River near Willow River on Monday. Authorities say they received reports of a vehicle in the…
Lake Superior Zoo Teaches Toddlers About Animals
DULUTH, Minn.-Â Each week, the Lake Superior Zoo hosts a group of toddlers to learn all about animals. During the program, the little ones are told stories and participate in activities like using a…
Service Center Provides One Stop Shop For Veterans
DULUTH, Minn. - "For the Vietnam veterans and those that lived through the draft, they answered the call," Virginia Veteran Service Officer, Tyler Behnke says. There are just under 18,000 veterans in St. Louis County…
New Superior Fire Chief Taking Over in October
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Battalion Chief Scott Gordon is a couple weeks away from taking over as fire chief of the Superior Fire Department. He is taking the reigns from current Chief Steve Panger who…
Getting Eclectic about Electric Vehicles at Duluth's First Show and Tell Event
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth's first ever Electric Vehicle Show and Tell was held at the electric car charging lot near Endion Station. The event showcased a range of electric vehicles, including Teslas, Chevy Volts,…
St. Luke's Nurses Vote to Strike, Hospital Says Could Cause Reduced Services
DULUTH, Minn.- Nurses with St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth have voted to strike after months of failed negotiations with hospital administration. The strike is set for October 3rd, and in the meantime a…
Homeless Man Charged in Adas Israel Synagogue Fire
DULUTH, Minn.- A 36–year–old Duluth homeless man, is now charged with starting the fire that destroyed the historic Adas Israel Synagogue in downtown Duluth one week ago. The charges don't…
State Patrol: Driver Passes Out From Drug Use, Crosses Into Opposite Lane
ITASCA CO., Minn -- A 19 year-old man passed out while driving after using drugs on Monday afternoon, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. He was driving north on Highway 38 in the Deer Lake Unorganized Territory. After the man…
New Trail Work Begins at Ely's Peak
DULUTH, Minn. - New trail work has begun at Ely's Peak near Gary New Duluth. It is all part of a volunteering project with employees at National Bank of Commerce. The bike trail is…
Grant Secured for New Breathing Apparatus at Superior Fire Department
SUPERIOR, Wis. - As current Superior Fire Department Chief Steve Panger is set to retire at the end of September, he was able to secure a FEMA grant for new breathing equipment. The…
UMD Students Get Opportunity To Meet With Future Employers
DULUTH, Minn.- It's been a big day fro UMD students looking to make some professional connections. They got the chance to meet with employers about possible internships and job opportunities. Everyone from freshmen…
New Way To Eliminate Drug Epidemic
DULUTH, Minn.- To cut back on the current drug epidemic in northeast Minnesota, the White House has announced that St. Louis County has been approved a part of the existing High Intensity Drug Trafficking…
St. Luke’s Nurses File Notice to Strike
DULUTH, Minn. – Nurses at St. Luke’s Hospital have filed a 10-day notice that they intend to hold a one-day strike on October 3, according to the Minnesota Nurses Association. The nurses will try again to reach an agreement on…
Lift Bridge Dropped to One Lane for Inspection
DULUTH, Minn. – The Aerial Lift Bridge will drop down to one lane between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. today and Tuesday. According to the City of Duluth, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is conducting a critical…
Dairy Industry Pushes Back Against new Manure Storage Rules
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin dairy industry is raising a stink about potential new regulations governing where factory farms can store manure. State agriculture officials are crafting new farm standards to serve as a template for local ordinances. The…
Suspect Formally Charged in Duluth Synagogue Fire
DULUTH, Minn. – The homeless suspect arrested last Friday for starting the Adas Israel Synagogue fire has been formally charged. According to court records Matthew James Amiot, 36, has been charged with negligent fires and negligent fires-human being injured/bodily harm.…
Midday Update 9-16-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, September 16, 2019.
Registration Now Open for New North End Nightmare 5K
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Are you in the mood for spooktacular fun? How about a little exercise before loading on those candy calories? Grandma's Marathon and the Young Athletes Foundation are proud to…
35th Annual Chester Bowl Fall Fest to Support Scholarship Program
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend it's estimated more than 8,000 people will pack into one Duluth Park to help celebrate the changing of seasons and support local businesses. The 35th annual…
Minnesota Man Gets 28 Years in Prison for Producing, Distributing Child Porn
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota man has been sentenced to 28 years in federal prison for producing and distributing child pornography. Thirty-seven-year-old Nicholas Campbell, of Otsego, was also given 25 years of supervised released during sentencing last week…
Esko Students Evacuated Due to Carbon Monoxide Concerns
UPDATE Esko, Minn: Staff and students were given the all-clear to return to the building around 11:00 a.m. Monday morning. According to officials the issue stemmed from a malfunctioning water heater. "The…
Evers Creates Task Force to Study Retirement Savings
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Tony Evers has created a task force to study issues facing the growing number of retired people in Wisconsin, particularly the amount of money they have saved. Evers signed…
