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Biden To Call For 3-Month Suspension Of Gas And Diesel Taxes

June 22, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday will call on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months — an election year move meant to ease financial pressures at the pump as the public is increasingly concerned about high gas prices and inflation. The Democratic president will also call on states to suspend their own gas taxes or provide similar…

Wednesday’s Lunchtime Update

6-22-2022

June 22, 2022

Emma Propp,

Here is your Wednesday Lunchtime Update from Fox 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg! They are bringing you the latest local headlines and weather. Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

Crews Continue To Restore Power In The Northland

June 22, 2022

Emma Propp,

MINNESOTA — Storms from Monday night have been keeping Minnesota Power crews busy from storm-related outages. At the height of the storm, 11,000 customers were without power during a bad time with extreme heat. The largest outages happened in the Nisswa area and in Deerwood, where strong winds knocked down trees. This caused significant damage to infrastructure including 38 downed…

$3.2M Settlement Reached In Police Killing Of Daunte Wright

June 22, 2022

The Associated Press,

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — A suburban Minneapolis city has agreed to pay $3.2 million to the family of Daunte Wright, a Black man who was fatally shot by a police officer who said she confused her gun for her Taser. The tentative settlement also includes changes in police policies and training involving traffic stops like the one that resulted in…

Police Chief Mike Tusken To Hold Press Conference On Public Safety

June 22, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is holding a press conference at the Public Safety Building Wednesday at noon. Chief Mike Tusken will talk about the recent rise in gun violence within the city and how the public can help. Chief Tusken will also share new updates to the department’s response to calls for service which he says will…

Premiere Screening Event for The Great Minnesota Recipe’s Final Episode

June 21, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – A premiere screening for WDSE’S final episode of The Great Minnesota Recipe took place Tuesday at Clyde Iron Works. In the last three weeks, the first three episodes of The Great Minnesota Recipe aired, with each episode focusing on a different cook in Minnesota all coming from unique cultural backgrounds. At Tuesday’s event, hosts and cooks from…

Blatnik Bridge Public Meeting

June 21, 2022

Mason Kroll,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation held a public forum Tuesday to discuss plans for the Blatnik Bridge project. Held at the Superior Public Library, the meeting presented the latest plans and allowed the public to ask questions and share feedback. Right now the project is in its first phase with documents and planning. Designs will be drawn…

Downtown Duluth To Add Pop-Up CoLab Businesses

June 21, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s Greater Downtown Council is bringing back their pop-up program to help entrepreneurs get a foothold in the physical business world. Those selected will fill three vacant storefronts on the 300 block of West Superior Street for three months free of charge. The program is considered a co-lab, where multiple businesses can share a storefront depending on how…

Customer Appreciation Day at Duluth’s Salvation Army Thrift Store

June 21, 2022

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — Today, the Duluth Salvation army held a 50% off closing sale to say thank you to their customers for 40 years of support. The organization announced that they would be closing the shop back in April due to financial loss and not having enough staff to operate. They say that this was an emotional decision as the…

MNA Nurses Held an Informational Picket Outside of Twin Ports Hospital’s

June 21, 2022

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — Today, Twin Ports nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association Union marched with signs outside of the two largest hospitals in the area. It’s not a strike, but an informational picket as their current contract is a little more than a week away from expiring. This, as Essentia Health and St. Luke’s say they are continuing negotiations in…

Corktown To Move to New Lincoln Park Location

June 21, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – A popular restaurant in Duluth’s Lincoln Park Craft District is planning to move to a different part of the neighborhood. Corktown Deli and Brews first opened in 2018 inside the Frost River Marketplace. After surviving and thriving during the pandemic, Co-owner Jeff Petcoff says the reason for the move is simple. They need more space. “We want one level…

DTA Needs 15 New Drivers to Resume All Routes

June 21, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Transit Authority wants to hire 15 more bus drivers so they can operate all their routes. “We’ve struggled with this for the last several years,” says General Manager Rob Fournier. “Keeping in mind that we really want to just provide the best, most reliable service that we can.” A shortage due to retirements and other reasons…

Wall Street Ends Broadly Higher After Sharp Losses Last Week

June 21, 2022

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are ending higher on Wall Street Tuesday, clawing back some of the ground they lost last week in their worst weekly drop since the beginning of the pandemic. The S&P 500 rose 2.4%. It’s still 21.5% below the record high it set in January. The tech-heavy Nasdaq climbed 2.5% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average…

Judge Resets Trial To Oct. 24 For 2 Ex-Cops In Floyd Killing

June 21, 2022

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge on Tuesday rescheduled the state trial for two former Minneapolis police officers in George Floyd’s killing to Oct. 24 to resolve dueling requests for a new trial date after the state sought to start it as soon as this summer while a defense lawyer asked to delay it to next spring. Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng…

Texas Top Cop: Uvalde Police Response An ‘Abject Failure’

June 21, 2022

The Associated Press,

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Law enforcement authorities had enough officers on the scene of the Uvalde school massacre to have stopped the gunman three minutes after he entered the building, and they never checked a classroom door to see if it was locked, the Texas public safety chief testified Tuesday, pronouncing the police response an “abject failure.” Police officers with…

Coffee Conversation: Steve’s “Overpopulated” One-Man-Band

June 21, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Steve Solkela, of Steve’s “Overpopulated” One-Man Band, showed off his talents, humor, and wacky antics Thursday morning with two original songs off his accordion. When he’s at full capacity, he’s a 17-piece ensemble. Click the videos to take a listen! And for more on Steve, click here. Song 1: Song 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News,…

Tuesday’s Lunchtime Update

6-21-2022

June 21, 2022

Emma Propp,

Join Fox 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama for Tuesday’s Lunchtime Update! A local look at news and weather making headlines. Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

Coffee Conversation: Woodblind Acoustic Ska Duo

June 21, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Jason Wussow, owner of Wussow’s Concert Cafe, joined his Woodblind band member, Veikko, on the morning show Tuesday to play a couple of fantastic songs. Take a listen! Song 1: Song 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Hiccup Helps Grandma’s Marathon Reach Sustainability Goal with Reusable Cups

June 21, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – Grandma’s Marathon is trying to make itself more sustainable and reach a net-zero greenhouse gas emission goal by 2040. This year’s race saw a relatively new company step up to help reduce the trash that quickly piles up with any race. A company called Hiccup provided 26,000 silicone cups at one of the mile marker stations. All…

Court Rules Minneapolis Mayor Failed To Hire More Police

June 21, 2022

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that the mayor of Minneapolis hasn’t met a legal duty to hire more police officers or demonstrate why he hasn’t done so. In a Monday ruling, Chief Justice Lorie Gildea said Mayor Jacob Frey has a “clear legal duty” under the city’s charter to staff the department with at least 731…

Armed Woman Taken Into Custody After Firing Shot Inside Duluth Home

June 20, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — An armed woman was brought into custody on Monday afternoon after she fired a shot inside a home in Duluth. Duluth Police say they were initially called out to a burglary at 3:15 p.m. on the 400-block of North 58th Avenue West, but realized it was not one when they arrived. They found a 38-year-old woman at…

Two Harbors City Council Votes Unanimously Asking Mayor To Step Down

June 20, 2022

Site Staff,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. — At a special meeting on Monday, Two Harbors city council members unanimously voted on a resolution calling on Mayor Chris Swanson to step down. Swanson was not at the meeting, and city council does not have the authority to fire him. Rather, the vote signifies a lack of confidence in Swanson continuing on as mayor, with…

Proctor Football Player Sentenced To Juvenile Probation For Sexual Assault Of Teammate

June 20, 2022

Site Staff,

PROCTOR, Minn. — The Proctor High School football player who pleaded guilty to felony third-degree criminal sexual conduct of a teammate was sentenced on Monday. The 18 year-old will be on probation until January 2025, when he will turn 21. He was 17 at the time of the assault in September, so he was sentenced as a juvenile. However, he…

Hot Day in Duluth

June 20, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth encountered the hottest day of the year thus far, reaching temps in the mid 90s. In search of a cooler space, some folks decided to spend their day down by the water at Brighton Beach, paddle boarding, skipping rocks, jumping in the lake, or just sitting and basking in the sun. “It was really hot up…

Community Gardens for Duluth Residents

June 20, 2022

Maria Vollom

DULUTH, Minn. — There are 21 garden sites available for rent around Duluth where locals can grow their own produce. The Duluth Community Garden Program provides a plot of land to those who may not have the space at home, or for people who just want to garden and converse with neighbors while doing so. The renters can plant, tend,…

Duluth Reflects on the 2012 Historic Flood

June 20, 2022

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — On this day a decade ago, heavy rains that hit the northland and Duluth experiencing record-breaking flooding. It started the day before, on June 19th, when waves of heavy storms began to drape across Northern Minnesota. Over the next two days, Duluth would nearly drown under seven inches of rain. Former Mayor Don Ness, said that, “the…

No COVID-19 ‘Hero Pay’ Upsets Minnesota Child Care Providers

June 20, 2022

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Child care providers across Minnesota are upset that they’re not eligible for the state’s COVID-19 “hero pay” program. Gov. Tim Walz signed the program into law in April. It enables people who were employed for at least 120 hours in at least one front-line sector job outside their homes between March 15, 2020, and June 30, 2021…

DTA Pausing Bus Routes Starting Sunday

June 20, 2022

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) announced they are pausing certain bus routes starting Sunday. Route 5, which connects West Duluth to the Miller Hill area will be paused as well as the Port Town Trolley by the waterfront. This is due to the DTA facing a lack of bus drivers. With Route 5 pausing this will impact…

Ex-Minneapolis Cop Charged In George Floyd’s Murder Seeks Further Trial Delay

June 20, 2022

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The State of Minnesota is demanding a speedy trial for two former Minneapolis police officers charged in connection with George Floyd’s murder, while one officer is asking for the trial to be delayed further. The state trial of Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng, who are charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting manslaughter in Floyd’s…

Biden Says Decision On Gas Tax Holiday May Come This Week

June 20, 2022

The Associated Press,

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday that he’s considering a federal holiday on the gasoline tax, possibly saving U.S. consumers as much as 18.4 cents a gallon. “Yes, I’m considering it,” Biden told reporters after taking a walk along the beach near his vacation home in Delaware. “I hope to have a decision based on the…

Monday’s Lunchtime Update

6-20-2022

June 20, 2022

Emma Propp,

Here is Monday’s Lunchtime Update from Fox 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama! Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

Coffee Conversation: CHUM Rhubarb Festival June 15

June 20, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The CHUM Rhubarb Festival is Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Stella Maris Academy – Holy Rosary Campus (2802 E. 4th St.) in Duluth. The free family festival includes all things Rhubarb, along with live entertainment from local and regional bands. The festival is CHUM’s biggest fundraiser of the year to support its…

North Shore Fathers Day BBQ Train

June 20, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– Northland dads were celebrated Sunday at the North Shore Scenic Railroad, by bringing together two fan favorites, trains and Bar-B-Que. Families were gathered together to enjoy the sites of the northland, in the Sky View Dome Car, while eating food catered by Famous Dave’s. A day to celebrate fathers, in a way that is fun for the whole…

Grandmas Weekend Comes To A Close

June 20, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– The excitement of Grandma’s Marathon weekend has come to a close. After a weekend filled with live music, fitness expo’s, and of course running. Participants are taking the day to slow down, and refresh. One racer, whose results qualified her for the Boston Marathon on Saturday, was happy with her results from the race, but is ready to…

Wild State Sunday Markets Brings In Local Vendors

June 20, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– Wild State’s Sunday Market is running once again for its second year in Duluth. Bringing in live music, local food trucks, and local vendors, to show off their goods to the area. Wild State says the market is about celebrating all things Duluth. “I think Duluth is a really special place where we have a strong community of…

Child Dies In Fire At Central Minnesota Home

June 20, 2022

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) – A child died in a fire at a home in Pine County, Minnesota, early Monday morning. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office said it responded to a 911 call of a house fire in the Sturgeon Lake area at 1:36 a.m. on June 20, with a boy still in the house. Fire departments from neighboring communities responded and “quickly” located…

The Moments Resonating From The Jan. 6 Hearings (So Far)

June 20, 2022

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — By the numbers, the Jan. 6 committee hearings attracted 20 million live viewers on opening night, 11 million for the first daytime session and nearly 9 million for Thursday’s third installment. Yet those traditional Nielsen company yardsticks don’t begin to measure the true reach of what is being said there. Memorable moments from each hearing are…

St. Mark AME Church Hosts Juneteenth Gospel Worship

June 19, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — The St. Mark AME Church held a gospel worship service in celebration of Juneteenth on Sunday. People from many different backgrounds and denominations all turned out to eat, sing, and listen to a message from Reverend Anthony Galloway. This was the first time St. Mark has put on this event, but organizers say it’s far from the…

NAACP’s Duluth Chapter Hosts Juneteenth Jubilee

June 19, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — June 19th is recognized as Juneteenth, which became a federal holiday last year, and for the second year, the Twin Ports hosted multiple celebrations recognizing it. One event was put on by the local chapter of the NAACP at the Central Hillside Community Center on Sunday. The Juneteenth Jubilee featured music, activities, food, and local businesses, all…

EXPLAINER: The Story Of Juneteenth, The New Federal Holiday

June 19, 2022

The Associated Press,

The U.S. government is catching up with Black people who have been commemorating the end of slavery in the United States for generations with a day called “Juneteenth.” President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday that was passed by Congress to set aside Juneteenth, or June 19th, as a federal holiday. “I hope this is the beginning of a change…

Crowd Gathers For 46th Annual Grandmas Marathon

June 18, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– On your marks, get set, race! The 46th annual Grandmas Marathon took off today, and the crowds flocked to see the runners sprint towards the finish line. After finally returning to full capacity after the pandemic, Grandma’s volunteers were ready to see all the runners hard work pay off. “It is very inspiring watching the people that have…

DECC Hosts Bloody and Bacon Bar

June 18, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– The DECC provided an new spot this year to watch runners finishing Grandma’s Marathon by hosting a Bloody and Bacon viewing party. Dozens of marathon fans were perched up on the Symphony Hall deck. Able to overlook the event along Harbor Drive, while having a drink. It was a chance for them to cheer on the runners as…

Canal Park Businesses Stock Up For Saturday

June 18, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– The runners aren’t the only ones who get prepared for Grandma’ s Marathon. Vitta Pizza in Canal Park have fired up their pizza ovens, and are ready for one of their busiest nights of the year. After a Friday night of breaking sales records, the Neapolitan Pizza company is excited to see more customers come in. With fully…

Twin Ports Juneteenth Celebration Held on Barker’s Island

June 18, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Sunday, June 19, marks the latest observance of Juneteenth across the country after it was made a federal holiday in 2021. It remembers the day the last slaves in the United States were informed of their freedom back in 1865. A number of groups across the Twin Ports have been hosting events this weekend, including a celebration on…

Renovated Motorsports Park Host Car Show, Helps Lions Club

June 18, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Two groups near Pattison State Park came together Saturday to bring more attention to their organizations. For one of them, it was a chance to introduce themselves to the larger community. Black River Motorsports Park teamed up with the Pattison State Park Lions Club to put on a concert and car show. All kinds of cars were present…

Duluth Fire Department Battles Three Structure Fires Saturday

June 18, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – Saturday turned out to be a busy day for the Duluth Fire Department as they dealt with several structure fires. The first call came in around 3:30 a.m. for a fire at 312 E 5th Street, near Lilliput Park. When crews arrived, they found the fire on the exterior of the three-story, four unit building. Firefighters did need…

One Injured After Gun Goes Off in Duluth Bar

June 18, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – One person was injured after a gun went off inside a bar in Duluth early Saturday morning. Duluth Police say officers on foot patrol noticed people running from Aces on First just after 2 a.m. on June 18, 2022. They were told that there might have been multiple people shot in the bar, prompting a larger police…

WATCH: Grandma’s Marathon outside Fox 21

June 18, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

Grandma’s Half Marathon outside the Fox 21 studios June 18, 2022. Image: Rusty MehlbergDULUTH, Minn. – The 46th annual Grandma’s Marathon is in full swing in Duluth as the full and half marathon races are taking place Saturday, June 18. Click on the link below to watch a video stream of the runners making their way past the FOX 21…

Dick & Carrie Pre-Race Talk Show

June 17, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– A Grandma’s Marathon champion and a Minnesota running legend spoke at the Essentia Health Fitness Expo Friday. Marathon participants gathered at the DECC to talk to past Grandma Marathon winners, along with other guest speakers. All came together to talk about the race, and prepare future participants. Dick Beardsley, the 1981 and 1982 Grandmas champion says it’s all…

Grandmas Marathon Weekend Hosts Irvin 5K

June 17, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– Following the kids races, the William A. Irvine hosted its kickoff 5k in celebration for Grandma’s Marathon. A popular event that started in 1994, has become part of the permanent lineup of races for the weekend. It’s a race that takes one through the scenic parts of Duluth’s Lake walk, A full capacity 25-hundred races signed up. They…