Morning Update 5-24-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, May 24, 2019.
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Governor Calls Special Session to Complete $48B Budget
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has called lawmakers back for a special session to complete a $48 billion state budget for the next two years. The Democratic governor told them to convene at 10 a.m. Friday…
Child who Survived Mall Plunge Undergoing Further Procedures
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The family of a 5-year-old boy who survived after being thrown from a third-story balcony at the Mall of America in Minnesota says he will undergo further medical procedures. The Woodbury family posted Thursday evening on a…
Cloquet Police Chief Jeff Palmer Still On 'Voluntary Paid Leave' Since April 16
CLOQUET, Minn. - There's still no official word on why Cloquet Police Chief Jeff Palmer remains off the job or when he will return. Chief Palmer began his "voluntary paid leave"…
Nearly 2 Months After Now-Former Fire Chief's DWI, Mayor Larson Still Mum
DULUTH, Minn. - It's been nearly two months since Duluth's now-former fire chief, Dennis Edwards, was arrested and eventually charged with DWI. But there's still no comment from Mayor Emily Larson who…
Local Meat Shops Prepare for Memorial Day Barbecues
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Some may have big plans to bust out the barbecue for the holiday weekend and take advantage of the Memorial Day sales in preparation it. Family–owned business Greenfield Meats and More…
Duluth Playhouse Camps Offer Opportunities for Kids Ages 5-14
DULUTH, Minn. - Many theatre camps and performance opportunities for kids are happening this summer at the Duluth Playhouse. The Playhouse hosted an open house, showing off its new rehearsal spaces at…
The Spirit Room Remembers Bars and Taverns of the Past
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Spirit Room is remembering bars and taverns of the past this week to raise money for the Douglas County Historical Society. The event is called Tavern Throwback. Customers can see…
$800 Million Essentia Health Expansion to Begin This Fall
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health's new $800 million health care facility in Downtown Duluth is closer to breaking ground this fall with demolition beginning as early as September. During the construction of…
Neighbors React to Officer-Involved Shooting in Ashland
ASHLAND, Wis. - Neighbors in Ashland are reacting to the shooting. one resident Robin Weaver tells us she and her daughter saw officers hiding behind trees with guns drawn while yelling commands…
Wanted Suspect Killed in Officer Involved Shooting in Ashland
ASHLAND, Wis. - New details have been released involving an officer–involved shooting in Ashland that happened yesterday. Investigators tell us the person shot and killed by police was wanted on a federal…
A New Way to Collect Rip Current Research
DULUTH, Minn.- Thursday, on the Park Point Beach, students were collecting some new water safety data. The U-W Madison students used a drone to gather information and learn how…
American Airlines Comes to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Thursday, the Duluth International Airport is celebrating adding American Airlines nonstop flights from Duluth to Chicago. The new partnership between the Duluth Airport and American Airlines is…
Park Point Construction Begins Next Week
DULUTH, Minn.- A start date has now been set for a major Duluth construction project. Work on Park Point Road just south of the Lift Bridge will begin on May 29th.…
Pedestrian Struck by car in Piedmont Heights Sustains Serious Injuries
DULUTH, Minn. – A 73-year-old female was struck by a car just before 12:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon, according to the Duluth Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the 2800 Block of Piedmont Avenue where they found the pedestrian with serious,…
Minnesota Official Wins UW-Whitewater Chancellor job
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Minnesota academic official is the new chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The UW System Board of Regents announced Thursday that they have given the job to Dwight Watson, provost and vice president of Academic…
UPDATE: One Dead After Officer Involved Shooting in Ashland
ASHLAND, Wis. – An individual died Wednesday evening after an officer involved shooting took place in the 800 Block of 4th Avenue West in the City of Ashland. According to authorities, U.S. Marshall Officers and local law enforcement attempted to…
Midday Update 5-23-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 23, 2019.
Superior man Arrested for Vandalism
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A 19-year-old Superior man has been arrested for his involvement in several incidents of vandalism throughout the city in recent months. According to the Superior Police Department, the man was arrested on Tuesday for the incidents that…
Last Bills Settled; Lawmakers Await Word on Special Session
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz and top legislative leaders have now reached agreement on all nine of their major budget bills, and lawmakers are now waiting on the governor to call a special session so they can…
62,000 Pounds of raw Meat Recalled for E.Coli Concerns
(CNN) - If you're planning on firing up the grill this Memorial Day weekend, you may want to double check your meat products before you get a very un-festive surprise. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service…
Cable Natural History Museum to Host Grand Opening Saturday
CABLE, Wis. - The Cable Natural History Museum nestled in downtown Cable is bursting with activity, fun, exhibits, activities, events, volunteers and kids, with even more of all that set…
Morning Update 5-23-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 23, 2019.
Governor Signs Bill to Fight Opioid Epidemic
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz has signed a bipartisan bill aimed at fighting the opioid epidemic in Minnesota. Walz says the compromise bill "will help more families access the treatment they need and prevent addiction in the…
Grandma's Restaurant Company CEO Buys Lincoln Park Building
DULUTH, Minn. - The owner of Grandma's Restaurant Company, Andy Borg, has purchased a building in the growing Lincoln Park Craft District. The building is the former Duluth Sheet Metal building across…
Thirsty Pagan Brewing to Open in Superior's Soo Line Depot
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior's Thirsty Pagan Brewing has moved from its Broadway Street location into the Soo Line Depot on Winter Street. They plan to have a grand opening on…
Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation hosts Story Corps
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation held their annual celebration at the DECC, with a pretty special guest. A guest speaker came from Story Corps, a nonprofit…
Plans to Ease Bayfront Area Traffic and Parking Unveiled
DULUTH, Minn.- As summer inches closer, so do festivals and concerts--both at the DECC and at Bayfront Festival Park. Those events are becoming more frequent, and that means growing parking concerns…
1 Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting in Ashland
ASHLAND, Wis. - One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Ashland. It happened sometime after 3 p.m. Wednesday on the 800 block of 4th Avenue West in the city limits. “The shooting is currently under investigation and it…
SPECIAL REPORT: Body Camera Video Shows Lives Saved By Narcan
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - As Superior Police Officers continue to respond to several opioid overdose calls each month, we’re getting a closer look at the reality behind the opioid crisis.…
