Morning Update 6-25-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, June 25, 2019.
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Knowing Your Neighbor: Fairchild Equipment
DULUTH, Minn.- It's a company specializing in forklifts and other warehouse supplies, and Fairchild Equipment now has a location in Duluth. Fairchild Equipment provides warehouse equipment, forklift rental and forklift parts. Now with…
Ellison Says He'll Defend Minnesota's Abortion Restrictions
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he'll defend state laws restricting abortion against a legal challenge despite his strong personal support for abortion rights. Ellison told a forum in Fergus Falls last week his job…
Virginia Police Investigating Edgewood Vista Armed Robbery
VIRGINIA, Minn. – Virginia police are actively investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Virginia Edgewood Vista Assisted Living facility early Monday morning. According to authorities, officers were dispatched to the facility at approximately 3:39 a.m. on reports…
Supreme Court Hands Oversight of School Policy to Governor
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state Supreme Court is reversing itself and allowing oversight of public school policy to shift from the state superintendent to the governor. A 2017 law dubbed the REINS Act requires state agencies to get permission…
Superior City Atty. Prell Puts Councilor Van Sickle On Legal Notice For Claims Of Defamation
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior City Attorney Frog Prell has put Councilor Jenny Van Sickle on legal notice for allegations of defamation and libel. (Click here for Prell's defamation notice) This comes after Van Sickle…
Nutritional Education Class For Teens
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Better self preservation is on the mind of FoodWIse educators this week as teens are taught proper cooking tips during a unique class in Superior. During the event, students learn a…
UMD Women's Basketball Team Hosts Camp
DULUTH, Minn.- Dozens of camps are happening all summer at UMD on a variety of topics from science to athletics. Monday, some Northland girls got some extra help when it comes to their basketball…
Essentia Health Gives Families 'Passport' to Healthy Summer
DULUTH, Minn.- Making summer fun, and healthy, was the goal at "Passport to Adventure" at Essentia Duluth Heritage Sports Center. Essentia Health brought together law enforcement, emergency services, and families to celebrate healthy…
Work on Wisconsin Point Restoration Begins
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Officials with Superior Parks, Recreation and Forestry are asking the public to be patient during the restoration of Wisconsin Point this summer. It's expected to be done by the end of…
Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds Need Maintenance Before Open
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Â The fair is getting ready to come back to the Twin Ports at the Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds, but the list of preparations necessary to get the event…
KEY Zone Kids Get a Lesson on How Run a Business
DULUTH, Minn. - A few kindergarten and first grade students from the Congdon Park Elementary Key Zone program got a lesson on how to run a business from staff at Vitta Pizza. The kids learned how to check the temperature…
The Weekend That Was of Grandma's Marathon
DULUTH, Minn.- The 43rd Annual Grandma's Marathon has come and gone, and while the clean-up is still on-going, it's time to take a final look back at just how everything went this year.…
Big Construction Projects Happening This Summer
DULUTH, Minn. - Three big construction projects are high on the agenda for the summer in Duluth. One is looking to finish work already started and the others are addressing much needed updates to…
City to Host First Street Traffic Study Public Open House
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth plans to host a First Street traffic study public open house on Thursday at the City Hall to discuss the section of the street from Mesaba Avenue to 6th Avenue East. According to…
Evers Signs Bill Targeting Businesses Moving out of State
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Tony Evers has signed into law a bill that eliminates a tax benefit for companies that move out of Wisconsin. The measure he signed Monday targets tax deductions businesses claim when they move. Under current…
Norm Coleman Escapes Boat Crash 'a Little Shaken' but OK
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman says he's OK after a boat crash on a northern Minnesota lake. Coleman posted on his Facebook page that he was fishing…
Evers Signs Bill Allowing for Larger Liquor Sales
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Tony Evers has signed into law a measure supported by mega-liquor store Total Wine & More that allows for larger quantities of liquor to be sold at a single transaction at certain stores. The measure…
Midday Update 6-24-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, June 24, 2019.
Court to Rule on Whether Governor Controls School Policy
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Supreme Court is poised to release a ruling on whether the governor or the state schools superintendent controls Wisconsin school policy. Republicans passed a law dubbed the REINS Act in 2017 that requires all…
Rhubarb Lovers, Rejoice! CHUM's Annual Festival Happening Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. - CHUM along with dozens of local volunteers are putting the finishing touches on hundreds of pies, brats, sweet treats and beverages in preparation for the 2019 CHUM Rhubarb Festival.…
Listen Local! A Wellness Renaissance Podcast Party Happening Thursday
DULUTH, Minn. - The host and creator of Wellness Renaissance Podcast, Judy Breuer, invites the Twin Ports community to celebrate the 85 episodes of her podcast Thursday, June 27 at the Zeitgeist…
Morning Update 6-24-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, June 24, 2019.
Diving Searches Suspended for Missing Wisconsin boy
FRIENDSHIP, Wis. (AP) - Authorities say they're suspending diving operations in the search for an 11-year-old boy in the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin Dells but will continue daily water searchers. The Adams County Sheriff's Office has been leading the search…
New Minnesota Laws Target Marital Rape, Wage Theft, Opiates
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Starting July 1, Minnesotans who rape their spouses finally can be charged with sexual assault. Wage theft becomes a crime. And drug manufacturers will help shoulder the costs of the opioid epidemic. Those are some new Minnesota…
Representatives from Different Faiths Come Together in Support of Immigrants
DULUTH, Minn.-Â Faith groups and activists came together in downtown Duluth to support immigration rights in America. Dozens joined representatives from different Christian religions, members of the Islamic faith and people from the Fond Du…
Community Members Share Concerns Regarding Upcoming "Rainbow Gathering"
BAYFIELD, Wis.- Community members in and around Bayfield County are speaking their concerns on the thousands of expected visitors coming to camp in the Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest through the first full week in July…
Grandma's Marathon Clean-up Continues
DULUTH, Minn. - The 43rd Annual Grandma's Marathon weekend is in the books, which means it is time for the clean up to get underway. Crews started working as soon as the race…
Northlanders Celebrate Finnish Midsummer Festival
SAGINAW, Minn. - The Finlandia Foundation Northland Chapter hosted Juhannus, or the Finnish Midsummer Festival on Sunday at Sampo Beach. An unseasonably cold and rainy day did not stop dozens of people with…
North Shore Scenic Railroad Takes Marathon Runners to Starting Line
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- The North Shore Scenic Railroad offered runners the most comfortable trip up to Two Harbors from Duluth today. The train filled up with runners at 5:45 Saturday morning as they looked…
