Morning Update 4-18-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Thursday, April 18, 2019.
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Mueller Report: Evidence Not Sufficient to Establish the President Committed an Offense
UPDATE: Special counsel Robert Mueller's report includes President Donald Trump's written responses submitted in the Russia probe. Trump's responses are being released by Attorney General William Barr without redactions and comprise 12 pages. Trump told Mueller he had no recollection…
Divided Superior City Council Fails To Vote In New President
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A divided Superior City Council has failed to vote in a new council president. The two nominees up for a vote Tuesday night were councilors Ruth Ludwig and Brent Fennessey. The vote came down to five votes…
Easter Takes Over The Lake Superior Zoo
DULUTH, Minn.- Easter is only four days away, but the Easter bunny himself made an early appearance at the Lake Superior Zoo today. Parents and their kids were able to dye eggs of all different colors, and get some free…
Social Justice Speaker Comes to UMD
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD hosted a special speaker today, who talked about social justice and equity. The featured speaker was Janaya Khan. She's described as a black queer gender-non-conforming activist and social…
Becoming Better Leaders
SUPERIOR, Wisc.- A sought after trainer, who works with the four major U.S. sports, like the NHL was in Superior today. Robert Kappelman of "Pacific Blue Institute" spoke at a leadership conference…
UWS Hosts Sexual Assault Mock Trial
SUPERIOR, Wis. - University of Wisconsin - Superior hosted a sexual assault mock trial on Wednesday. The trial was just one of many events scheduled this month observing sexual assault…
Sammy's Celebrates 65th Anniversary
DULUTH, Minn. - Sammy's Pizza is celebrating its 65th anniversary by raising money for others in need. All day on Thursday, Sammy's Pizza locations throughout the Northland will honor…
Pita Pit Closes in Maurice's Building
DULUTH, Minn. - The Pita Pit located in the Maurice's building in downtown Duluth has closed. The chain's sign on West Superior Street is gone and the space is now dark.…
Governor Tim Walz Visits Duluth on Community Prosperity Tour
DULUTH, Minn.-Governor Tim Walz made a stop in Duluth today continuing his Community Prosperity Tour, where entrepreneurs gathered to learn about ways their innovations can help the Minnesota economy soar. It was…
Person of Interest Still Wanted in Early April Downtown Duluth Shooting
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth police say they are continuing to search for a person of interest in a shooting in downtown Duluth earlier this month, that left a man with a gunshot wound…
Local Organizations Honored During Special Lunch
DULUTH, Minn.-Multiple Northland organizations were honored today for all the work they do in the community during the Local Initiatives Support Corporation's Luncheon at the DECC, which included a keynote address from…
Grand Rapids Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing on Elementary School Playground
Disclaimer: Police identify the victim as 20-years-old, but a relative tells us she was 19. GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Grand Rapids Police are investigating the death of a Grand Rapids…
Wisconsin Senator Proposes Tougher Asylum Requirements
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Homeland Security Chairman Ron Johnson says he is working on legislation to help stem the flow of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. Johnson wants to toughen the initial standard for asylum seekers to "more than a…
Update: Young Woman `Infatuated' With Columbine is Found Dead
UPDATE: (AP) - Authorities say the young Florida woman who was allegedly obsessed with the Columbine shooting is dead. Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Shrader told reporters Wednesday that the FBI…
University of St. Thomas Evacuated After Bomb Threat
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Classes at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul have been canceled after a bomb threat forced the evacuation of students, staff and even babies who were rolled out of an on-campus day care…
Volunteers Wanted to Help Lincoln Park Neighborhood Sparkle
DULUTH, Minn. - You're invited to help make the Lincoln Park Neighborhood sparkle this Earth Day. The Lincoln Park Business Group is hosting a neighborhood cleanup event on Monday, April 22.…
Victim Identified in Grand Rapids Elementary School Stabbing Death
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – The Grand Rapids Police Chief has identified the female stabbing victim found dead on the Murphy Elementary School playground Tuesday as 20-year-old Chere Morgan. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing at the school around…
Midday Update 4-17-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 17, 2019.
Man Attacks Woman With Machete, Turns Weapon on Himself
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) - A Brainerd man is accused of attacking a woman with a machete in St. Cloud before using the weapon on himself. Police say the man went to the woman's apartment building to meet her Monday…
Duluth Police: One in Custody After Duluth Stabbing
DULUTH, Minn. – According to the Duluth Police Department, a juvenile male was brought to a local hospital Tuesday night after being stabbed by another juvenile male. Police say the incident happened in the area of 54th Avenue West and…
Bill Targeting Step Therapy Drug Process up for Hearing
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A bipartisan proposal designed to protect patients and make it easier for them to get needed prescription drugs was up for a public hearing in the Wisconsin Legislature. The measure has broad support from health care…
Tickets on Sale for Wildwoods Spring Soiree Fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn. - Wildwoods Rehabilitation Center in Duluth invites the community to purchase tickets now for their upcoming Spring Soiree Fundraiser. The event is happening Sunday, April 28 from 2:00 p.m. until…
Morning Update 4-17-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 17, 2019.
Police Investigate Stabbing Death of 20-Year-Old Woman on Grand Rapids Elementary School Playground
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-The Grand Rapids Police Department is investigating the stabbing death of a 20-year-old Grand Rapids woman on the Murphy Elementary School playground. At about 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a report of a stabbing at the school. A…
Wisconsin Lt. Governor Tours UW Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Education funding has been a top priority of Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers's administration. On Tuesdsay they took that campaign to Superior. Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes and Representative…
Rebuilding the Past Duluth and Notre Dame
DULUTH, Minn. - An associate French professor we spoke to at UMD says there's a local education takeaway from the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral. The rebuilding process will involve masons and…
SUV Collides With Motorcycle On Woodland Avenue
DULUTH, Minn- A motorcyclist is in the hospital in Duluth Tuesday, after a crash involving an SUV. Duluth Police say the driver of an SUV failed to yield…
Downtown Digging for Superior Street Phase 2
DULUTH, Minn.- Shovels are now in the ground marking Phase 2 of the Superior Street reconstruction project. On Tuesday crews were digging up the road between Lake Avenue and 3rd…
UMD Fans Can Now Shop for Championship Gear
DULUTH, Minn.- As students are celebrating the Bulldogs' win, UMD Stores are preparing for the crowds to come get their gear. Official Frozen Four Championship merchandise has already been shipped in to…
