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Midday Update 5-1-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

Settlement Reached in Duluth Diocese Church Abuse Cases

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - The Diocese of Duluth has reached a settlement with dozens of people who say they were abused as children by its priests. The attorney for 125 claimants in the diocese's bankruptcy case, Jeff Anderson, says the…

Minnesota DNR: Be Aware of Bears This Spring

DULUTH, Minn. - Now that spring has officially sprung, officials with the Minnesota DNR are reminding homeowners to be aware of bears. While these animals are typically more scared of humans than…

Morning Update 5-1-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

Two Dead, Motive Unclear in North Carolina Campus Shooting

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A student with a pistol and no immediately apparent motive killed two people and wounded four others at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte before campus police disarmed and arrested him, authorities said. The campus police chief…

Duluth Denfeld Mock Distracted Driving Crash

DULUTH, Minn.- Recent statistics from the Office of Traffic Safety show distracted or inattentive driving is a contributing factor in one in five Minnesota traffic crashes, causing an average of 53…

Aquatic Drop Off

DULUTH, Minn.- Many think that pets like turtles are easy to take care of but some of their owners might not realize what type of workload they are taking on. And…

Jurors Find Noor Guilty of Third-Degree Murder, Manslaughter

UPDATE: Jury finds Noor guilty on third-degree murder, guilty on second-degree manslaughter, but not guilty on second-degree murder charges. ___ MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.-Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial of a Minnesota police officer in the death of an unarmed woman…

More Events Coming to Northshore Inline Marathon

DULUTH, Minn.-Multiple changes are coming to this fall’s annual inline marathon. It will now be known as the Northshore Inline Marathon and Skate Fest. Leaders from the event said they are adding even more races like the tunnel 10-K skate…

Midday Update 4-30-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather headlines Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

Isle Royale Moose Population Surges During Wolf Decline

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.-Moose are thriving at Isle Royale National Park, but many trees are paying a heavy price. A report released Tuesday estimates there are 2,060 moose at the wilderness park in northwestern Lake Superior. That's the highest number since…

Minnesota House Passes Transportation Bill With Gas Tax Hike

ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota House has passed a Democratic-backed transportation budget bill that includes Gov. Tim Walz's proposal to increase the state's gasoline tax by 20 cents per gallon. The 74-58 vote fell along party lines Monday night. Democrats stressed…

Minnesota House Backs Gun Control Plans Over GOP Objections

ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota House has approved a pair of gun control proposals over Republican objections. One provision would expand criminal background check requirements for all gun transfers, while the other would allow authorities to temporarily take guns away from…

Morning Update 4-30-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

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