Morning Update 08-06-19
Join FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 06, 2019.
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Walz Says He'll Seek Hearings This Fall on gun Restrictions
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz says he'll seek hearings on gun measures this fall after the latest mass shootings in Ohio and Texas. Democratic leaders and gun safety advocates in Minnesota have for years pursued universal background…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Creative Crosswalks
DULUTH, Minn.- If you're in a car going 20-25 miles per hour and need to stop suddenly, you're 40% less likely to crash than if you were traveling 30-35 miles per hour. With that in…
Valuables Can Leave Your Car at Risk for Prowlers
DULUTH, Minn. - Prowling can happen anywhere and anytime. Leaving your any type of valuables in your car can seriously put it at risk. Your car can sometimes feel like your home away from…
20 AmeriCorps Tutors Sworn In For New School Year
On Monday, AmeriCorps hosted its kick-off day where 20 math and reading tutors pledged to serve students in Duluth for the upcoming school year. According to the organization, one in three children in Minnesota have…
Possible Interim Changes at Deadly Nashwauk Intersection
NASHWAUK, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation met with members of the public in Nashwauk about improvements to the deadly intersection of Highways 169 and 65 that took the lives of two teenage…
St. Cloud Girl Gets Her Wish Granted
DULUTH, Minn. - A little girl from Saint Cloud is getting her wish granted while on a special trip to Duluth, which was made possible by the Minnesota-based organization wishes and more.…
Kids Sew Up Some Rainbows and Unicorns
DULUTH, Minn. - Who doesn't love rainbows and unicorns. Well a few campers sewed some magical treasures at a four day camp hosted by Sew Duluth. Young, beginner to advanced sewers…
Superior Police Keep Training in Light of El Paso and Dayton Mass Shootings
SUPERIOR, Wis.- It's a situation officers never hope happens, but one that is important for them to be prepared for. Superior Police Officers go through several active training sessions a year, which seem…
Duluth's Art Community Gears up for Annual Art Supply Drive
DULUTH, Minn.-Students aren't the only ones headed back to school. As teachers get ready for the upcoming school year, the art faculty must prepare how they will divide their curriculum. Art supplies get more…
St. Scholastica Welcomes New President
DULUTH, Minn.-The College of Saint Scholastica welcomed their newest Saint Monday morning. Dr. Barbara McDonald officially had her first day as President of the college. During a welcome ceremony, she was able to meet…
Court Upholds Minnesota Mining Rules in win for PolyMet
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A state appeals court has dealt a setback to environmentalists who challenged Minnesota's rules on hard-rock mining. In a unanimous opinion, the court said on Monday the rules developed by the Department of Natural Resources…
One Dead in ATV Accident in Lakeview Township
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. – A Carlton County ATV accident has left one male dead according to the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office. The accident happened around 12:06 p.m. Sunday on South Finn Road in Lakeview Township. Authorities say the 36-year-old male…
Ironwood man Identified as Pilot in UP Plane Crash
CARP LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Authorities have identified a pilot who died after a small plane crashed in a remote area of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. WLUC-TV reports Ontonagon County officials have identified the pilot as 36-year-old Jack Maccani of…
Portion of Superior Street to Close Wednesday for Repairs
DULUTH, Minn. – According to the City of Duluth a portion of Superior Street will close for repairs on Wednesday. The city says Superior Street between Mesaba and 6th Avenue West will close to replace some cracked concrete panels. The…
R. Kelly Faces two new Charges in Minnesota in 2001 Allegation
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota authorities are charging singer R. Kelly with two counts of prostitution and solicitation involving a girl under 18 for an alleged incident in 2001. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman says Robert Kelly is charged in an…
Data: 842M Opioid Pills Sent to State Pharmacies 2006-2012
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Data shows opioid manufacturers distributed about 842 million pills to Minnesota pharmacies from 2006 to 2012, amounting to 156 pills for each resident. Minnesota Public Radio News, analyzing data obtained by the Washington Post after…
Another El Paso Victim Dies; Death Toll at 22
EL PASO, Texas (AP) -A hospital official says another victim of the weekend mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, has died. Dr. Stephen Flaherty, of the Del Sol Medical Center, says the patient was one of two victims of Saturday's…
Midday Update 08-05-19
Join FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 05, 2019.
Power Outages Reported Across the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. – Strong morning storms have led to power outages for many Northlanders. According to the MN Power electric outage map roughly 948 customers are without power as of 11:29 a.m. throughout the area. Lake Country Power’s outage viewer…
Morning Update 08-05-19
Join FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 05, 2019.
LIVE: President Trump Addresses the Nation Following Mass Shootings
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is calling the recent mass shootings "evil attacks'' that are crimes "against all humanity'' and says unity must replace hatred in society. Trump gave a speech from the White House on Monday following weekend…
Trump Claims he Wants 'Strong Background Checks' on Guns
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says Washington "must come together'' in the wake of two mass shootings this weekend to "get strong background checks'' for gun users. But he is providing no details on…
Tall Timber Days Packs Grand Rapids for 39th Year
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- The smell of sawdust is in the air and the hot summer weather isn't keeping the crowds from downtown Grand Rapids for the 39th annual Tall Timber Days. "Been good…
Duluth Says Goodbye To Thomas After Another Year
DULUTH, Minn.- Sunday was the final day of Thomas the Tank Engine and his friend Percy's visit to Duluth. Organizers say around 18,000 people visited Thomas and Percy over the past two weekends, making…
Athletes Swimming into 33rd Brewhouse Triathlon
GNESEN, Minn. - Triathletes swam their way into the 33rd Annual Brewhouse Triathlon sponsored by Fitger's Brewhouse at Island Lake on Sunday. Adults and children alike participated in the race on Sunday.…
Three People Arrested At McDonald's In Duluth
On Saturday night around 10 p.m., Duluth Police responded to a call of one person threatening another with what appeared to be a gun on the 2200-block of London Road. Duluth Police found the car the suspect was driving pulling…
The Latest On The Deadly Mass Shooting In Dayton, Ohio
(AP Photo/John Minchillo) DAYTON, Ohio (AP) - The Latest on a deadly mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio (all times local): 5:05 p.m. The popular nightlife area where a gunman killed nine people and injured dozens of others has reopened to…
Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad Season Kicks Off
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad took its first trip of the year out of West Duluth Saturday. The train normally starts in June but due to some mechanical issues and rideaway…
Celebrities In School Buses Tear Up Proctor Speedway
PROCTOR, Minn.- The roars of engines is a normal sound at Proctor Speedway. But these engines are newcomers- school buses. The Speedway's Midsummer Night of Mayhem kicked off with the fan favorite Celebrity…
