Morning 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.
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No Deal: Auto Workers Strike Against GM in Contract Dispute
DETROIT (AP) - More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers union went on strike early Monday as contract talks with General Motors broke down. Union members walked out of factories and set up picket lines at 33 plants…
Park Point Community Plays Ball Together
DULUTH, Minn.- Members of the Park Point community got outside for the last few days of the Summer before Fall moves in. Folks of all ages gathered at the Lafayette Community Center to…
Man Arrested for Adas Israel Synagogue Fire, Not a Hate Crime Yet Police Say
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Police announced that they have arrested a suspect for starting the Adas Israel Synagogue fire last Monday. 36–year–old Matthew Amiot was arrested for first degree arson on Friday, but right…
Dachshund Race to Victory at Oktoberfestival
DULUTH, Minn. - Dachshund owners from around the Northland and beyond brought their short and long pups out for a run to hopefully capture the championship collar. A dog named Keetza was the winning…
Going to the Chapel at the Gitchee Gumee Wedding Show
DULUTH, Minn. - Nearly 70 local vendors were featured at the Gitchee Gumee Wedding Show at the DECC. Everything from dresses to food to cakes were there giving brides a chance to…
Prayer Vigil for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
DULUTH, Minn. - Missing and murdered Indigenous women were honored on Sunday at a prayer vigil underneath a newly installed billboard bringing awareness to those women. The Global Indigenous Council says…
Woman Dies After Crashing Car Into Tree
ALBORN, Minn. - A woman died after crashing her car into a tree on Saturday afternoon shortly before 5 p.m., according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office. 61 year-old Rachel Wermter of Culver died after her car skidded off…
Arrest Made in Synagogue Fire, No Evidence of Hate Crime Yet
DULUTH, Minn.- At a press conference Sunday Duluth Police and Fire announced that a suspect has been arrested for starting the Adas Israel Synagogue Fire. 36-year-old Matthew James Amiot of Duluth was arrested for Arson Friday afternoon, Duluth Police Chief…
Celebrating Sustainable Farming at UMD Farm Fest
DULUTH, Minn.- Students, local food vendors, and community members turned out for UMD Land Lab's 7th Annual Farm Fest Saturday. Families were invited to come hear live local music and shop freshly picked…
Fun with Farm Life at Mr. Ed's Farm
HIBBING, Minn.- A real life Old McDonald showed his farm off to the public Saturday, and with a moo moo here and a cluck cluck there, Old Farm Day provided great entertainment for…
Shofar Blown at Adas Israel Synagogue Site
DULUTH, Minn. - A shofar horn was blown Saturday evening at the site of the Adas Israel Synagogue, which was destroyed by fire early Monday morning. Many of Charles Edward Cohen's family members belonged to…
Firemen's Picnic Allows Kids to Meet their Heroes
TOWN OF SUPERIOR, Wis. - Each year the town of Superior hangs out with their local firefighters for a day of fun and games at a picnic. The picnic brings kids from all over…
24th NorthShore Inline Marathon Glides to Canal Park
DULUTH, Minn. - Speeding down past the Minnesota Slip Bridge were 1,500 athletes inline skating and inline skiing into the finish line at the end of a marathon from Two Harbors. Hundreds of men…
Woman Dead After Single Vehicle Crash in St. Louis County
CULVER, Minn. - A 61-year-old woman is dead after a single-vehicle crash Saturday in Culver. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, emergency personnel responded to the area of 6500 Highway 47 for a call that a vehicle had…
Once Upon A Child Holds Halloween Costume Sale
DULUTH, Minn. - Once Upon A Child in burning tree plaza has started stocking their shelves with Halloween costumes. This helps parents get a head start with finding the perfect costume at a bargain…
Graduates of Carpentry Program Ready for Next Step
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - A graduation ceremony was held in Hermantown at the Jerry Alander Training Center Friday afternoon. Participants spent six weeks in a carpentry program sponsored by multiple organizations including the local carpenters…
Fast Growing Company Recognized In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Friday, a Duluth Credit Company was recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in America. The Inc. 5000 showcases fast-growing private companies in the U.S. and explains how they…
Showing Off On Inline Skates
DULUTH, Minn.- This weekend, the 24th Annual Inline Marathon will bring than 2,000 athletes to Duluth, and Friday skaters got to show off their skills in a unique way. Those of all ages laced…
Preps Begin For Inline Marathon
DULUTH, Minn.- Those in the marathon Saturday picked up their race packets, filled with all the information they need to know about the marathon. The race director tells us the attendance is up, due…
St. Luke's Nurses Vote to Authorize Strike
DULUTH, Minn.- After weeks of negotiations, nurses at St. Luke's Hospital authorized a strike for what they call unfair labor practices. The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) says staffing and scheduling is inefficient at the…
Suspect Arrested in Synagogue Fire Case
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth Police have announced that a suspect has been arrested in Adas Israel Synagogue fire case. They were going to a hold a press conference Saturday morning. with an update on the case,…
Vigil Held for Missing Northland Woman Sheila St. Clair
DULUTH, Minn.- It's been four years since 48-year-old Sheila St. Clair of Duluth went missing, and Duluth Police say the case is still open. Today the members of the indigenous community and…
Annual Library Sale This Weekend in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The Superior Public Library is hosting its annual book sale fundraiser today and tomorrow. Throughout the year the public has been donating items for the sale including not only books. This year…
Ordean Building Sold for $1.2 Million, No Change for Tenants
DULUTH, Minn.- The Ordean Building on Superior Street in Downtown Duluth is changing owners. The Ordean Foundation has sold the building to local professional real estate company Titanium Partners LLC. Officials with the…
Actress Felicity Huffman Sentenced to 14 Days in Jail in College Admissions Scandal
BOSTON, Mass.-"Desperate Housewives'' star Felicity Huffman says she takes full responsibility for her role in the college admissions scandal and deserves her punishment. A federal judge in Boston sentenced the actress on Friday to 14 days in prison, a $30,000…
Wisconsin Republicans Have no Plans to Cancel Primary
MADISON, Wis.-The chairman of the Wisconsin Republican Party says there are no plans to cancel the presidential primary in the state next year. Wisconsin GOP Chairman Andrew Hitt said Thursday that he has not received any pressure from the Republican…
Midday Update 9-13-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, September 13, 2019.
R. Kelly a No-Show in Court on Minnesota Solicitation Charge
MINNEAPOLIS-Singer R. Kelly was a no-show for an initial court appearance in a Minnesota case in which he is accused of offering a 17-year-old girl $200 to take off her clothes and dance in 2001. Kelly, who is jailed in…
Organizers, Athletes Prepare for 2019 North Shore Inline Marathon
DULUTH, Minn. - It takes a village and year round dedication to make the North Shore Inline Marathon a success every year. Race Director Mike Ward stopped by FOX 21…
