Midday Update 4-9-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a look at local news and weather making headlines Tuesday, April 9, 2019.
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House Democratic Bill Hikes Corporate Taxes to Help Schools
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota House Democrats have unveiled a tax bill that includes $1.2 billion in higher taxes, mostly on corporate foreign profits, and they propose to spend about three-fourths of the new revenues on education. Leaders of…
Charges Pending in Wisconsin Crash That Killed Three
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - An Illinois man is behind bars and facing possible reckless homicide charges in the deaths of three family members from Kenosha. Authorities say the pickup driver was intoxicated and speeding when he slammed into the back…
Superior Police: Four Detained Following Attempted Home Invasion
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Police Department is investigating an attempted home invasion that occurred Monday evening in the 1300 block of Lincoln Street. According to police, officers responded to the area following a 911 call from the resident saying…
Duluth Community Days Continue with Free Aquarium Admission
DULUTH, Minn. - The second year of the "Duluth Community Day" initiative continues Tuesday, April 9 with free admission to the Great Lakes Aquarium. The initiative started with the hope of…
Walz Administration Renews Challenge to Line 3 oil Pipeline
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz says his administration has renewed its challenge to a regulatory panel's approval of Enbridge Energy's plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota. Walz told reporters Monday…
A Century Old Theatre That's Trying to Make a Comeback
VIRGINIA, Minn. -Â A century old theater is making a come back. The arts play a significant role in any town, especially one like Virginia, Minnesota. "The theater opened…
Morning Update 4-9-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a look at local news and weather making headlines Tuesday, April 9, 2019.
Knowing Your Neighbors: Reimagined by T. Underwood
DULUTH, Minn.-Â For some, it can be hard to make your house or apartment feel like home. The owner of Reimagined by T. Underwood says her philosophy can help with that.…
Martha's Daughter Restaurant Closes In Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - A downtown Duluth restaurant that’s been open for only about a year has announced it is closing its doors for good and solely offering a “pop-up service.” Martha’s…
Kennedy Announces Run For Duluth City Council Dist. 5
DULUTH, Minn. - A life-long resident of West Duluth is running for the 5th District City Council seat currently held by Jay Fosle. Janet Kennedy made her announcement Monday at Beaner’s Central…
Chisholm Teachers Ratify New Contract
CHISHOLM, Minn.-Education Minnesota-Chisholm and the Chisholm School District have ratified teacher contracts for 2017-19 and 2019-21. The 2017-19 contract includes a one percent salary increase for both the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years. The 2017-19 contract includes a one percent salary…
Spend Spring Break Playing Sports at Heritage Sports Center
DULUTH, Minn.- Spring Break has just begun for some area schools. Sometimes figuring out ways to entertain the family can be challenging. Duluth Parks and Recreation thinks they can help with…
Ski Season Successful, said Spirit Mountain
DULUTH, Minn.- The end of season numbers have come in, and it appears it's been another successful one for Spirit Mountain. According to the resort's General Manager, they'll be…
First Street to be Evaluated for Two-Way Traffic
DULUTH, Minn.- As the city starts work on the reconstruction of Superior Street, they're also looking ahead to a possible redevelopment of First Street. On Monday night…
Phase Two of Superior Street Reconstruction Begins
DULUTH, Minn.-Â The barricades are up on Superior Street as construction season begins. While the ground was broken for the project on Monday, the real heavy work will start…
Wild State Cider Set to Welcome Customers for Soft Opening on April 16th
DULUTH, Minn.- Wild State Cider is taking pride in making cider as opening day quickly approaches. The cidery will offer four delicious flavors including a semi dry and fruit infused options.…
Duluth City Council Passes Motorized Scooter Regulations
DULUTH, Minn. - Due to the growing nationwide popularity of motorized scooters and E-bikes, the City of Duluth is taking proactive measures to regulate any potential new rental businesses in Duluth. Monday night, the City Council passed an ordinance 7-1…
Volunteer Returns Favor to Heart Surgery Patients in the Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - It's National Volunteer Week, which means its time to celebrate and thank those who dedicate their time and energy to help others. One volunteer in Duluth is returning a…
City of Duluth to Implement New Lighting Policy
DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth is announcing a change to its street lighting policy regarding the “color temperature” of lighting – that is, what color the light source appears to the human eye. New residential streetlights installed within the Duluth…
Felicity Huffman to Plead Guilty in College Scam
SAN FRANCISCO-Actress Felicity Huffman has agreed to plead guilty in the college admissions cheating scandal. Court documents made public Monday show Huffman and 12 other prominent parents will plead guilty in the scheme. Huffman was accused of paying $15,000 to…
House Democratic Bill Hikes Corporate Taxes to Help Schools
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota House Democrats have unveiled a tax bill that includes $1.2 billion in higher taxes, mostly on corporate foreign profits, and they propose to spend about three-fourths of the new revenues on education. Leaders of the House Democratic…
Police Dog Stabbed During Encounter With Suspect in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis.-A Green Bay police dog has been stabbed during an encounter with a suspect. Officers responded to a call about a man with a gun Sunday around 8 p.m. Police say they surrounded a house and the man…
Community Raises Funds for Northland Law Enforcement
DULUTH, Minn.- Northlanders had their chance to 'Back the Blue' at the 2019 Police Fundraiser. The event is the only fundraiser put on by local non–profit Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 9 to…
Flyers Backed By White Nationalist Group Pop Up In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - A white nationalist group has pushed its recruiting efforts into the city of Duluth. Flyers were taped up in and around Leif Erickson Park and the downtown area…
History of Duluth in Photographs at Glensheen Mansion
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth history is now on display in the form of newspaper photos at Glensheen Mansion. The exhibit is called Reporting Duluth. It's a partnership with the Duluth News…
