DULUTH, Minn.– Earlier this afternoon, local indigenous groups found a new way to honor those who are missing or murdered. Dozens joined in virtually to the 6th Annual Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women’s Memorial March was held from a distance this year due to the pandemic. It started with a prayer and music from the harbor. They wanted to honor…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The state Department of Natural Resources says it will propose a harvest quota of 200 wolves when the the group’s policy board meets Monday to discuss launching a wolf hunt immediately. The Journal Sentinel reports the agency considered several factors in coming up with the number. Those include the most recent population estimate, the public response…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A weather station in the Boundary Waters recorded a temperature of 50 degrees below zero on Saturday, which will be a record low for Minnesota for the day of Feb. 13 if it is verified. The 50-below zero temperature was recorded at a station about 25 miles east of Ely. The overall state record low is 60…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minneapolis will spend $6.4 million to hire dozens of police officers, even as some City Council members and activist groups are advocating to replace the police department following George Floyd’s death. The council voted unanimously on Friday to approve the additional funding, which was requested by police. The department says it only has 638 officers available to…
Doctors say they’re facing increasing threats of violence for refusing to prescribe opioids or trying to wean patients off the addictive painkillers. The issue was underscored by Tuesday’s shooting at a Minnesota clinic that left one person dead and four injured. Authorities say 67-year-old Gregory Paul Ulrich was angry about his medical treatment and had threatened a similar mass shooting…
DULUTH, Minn.- The 12th Annual Winterfest Medallion Hunt, hosted by Northland radio stations, has been canceled. According to organizers, it’s due to the alleged actions of some participants. A spokesperson from Midwest Communications said the Hunt was canceled because of alleged damage to public property by participants. According to a post on his Facebook Page, Superior Mayor Jim Paine said…
DULUTH, Minn.– Ice racing season is in full swing in Superior with Saturday’s Souptown Showdown race. “There’s no traction out here, we’re all on the same surface cause it is ice,” said racer Greg Pluntz. The sound of engines revving filled the frozen Allouez Bay in Superior as vehicles raced around a frozen track on the ice. It was the…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.– Over in Two Harbors, a group got together to raise awareness for the mental health of young people in the area. The North Shore Rotary Club held a fundraiser raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention for the youth of Lake County. They sold Valentine’s Day take and bake meals from Louise’s Place Restaurant, along with…
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has acquitted Donald Trump of inciting the horrific Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, bringing his trial to a close and giving the former president a historic second victory in the court of impeachment. Trump is the first president to be impeached twice, and he is also now twice acquitted as the majority of…
DULUTH, Minn.- The temps are expected to remain frigid over the coming days, which may have an impact on your home. During cold weather conditions, it’s important to make sure you’re watching out for things like frozen pipes, and faulty windows or doors. Once you discover that your pipes are frozen, be sure to call a plumber as soon as…
DULUTH, Minn. – Animal Allies Humane Society has just received wrapping on their brand new transport vehicle. The non-profit was able to raise $60,000 through their 2019 Fur Ball fundraiser and just received the new transport van in May of 2020. This past week, Animal Allies received new wrapping. The van will be used to take animals for vet appointments…
DULUTH, Minn.– Local bars and restaurants in the Northland say Governor Walz’s announcement scaling back restrictions is good news. It was just about a month ago when Minnesota bars and restaurants were able to let no more than 150 people inside. Now, they say not only is the additional hundred allowed in helpful but so is the extra hour they…
DULUTH, Minn.– A fresh set of officers were sworn in to the Duluth Police Department Friday. Six new officers received their badges and took the oath to serve at DPD headquarters today. Police Chief Mike Tusken says this comes at a time when there is a crisis of public confidence in their line of work. One of the biggest points…
DULUTH, Minn.– As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to rollout, local public health officials and community organizations are trying to get doses out to groups most impacted by the virus. Over 30 shots were given out to those who pre-registered at the pop-up vaccination at St. Mark’s church in the Hillside community on Friday. The goal was to prioritize vaccinations for…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – This Saturday, Mont du Lac will kick off its annual ice cross. Ice cross downhill is a winter sport using hockey gear and hockey skates where racers compete by skating downhill. This is the only ice cross race in the U.S., according to Mont Du Lac officials, and will feature men’s, women’s, and junior league races. “It’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – Bakeries are getting busy for what they hope is a busy Valentine’s Day holiday. Over at Johnson’s Bakery in Lincoln Park, workers are putting together everything from cookies and cakes to doughnuts, all with Valentine’s theme. While the special day had been busy in the past at the bakery, everything is so different now with COVID because…
DULUTH, Minn. – During this cold snap, many organizations that help the homeless and disadvantaged are seeing an uptick in people using their services. Over at the Union Gospel Mission, the organization has seen its numbers grow as more people have been coming in to get hot meals, which are served curbside because of spacing. The mission let go of…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – On Friday, Gov. Tim Walz signed an Executive Order to continue supporting Minnesota’s economic recovery by making adjustments to current COVID-19 restrictions in the state such as allowing restaurants to stay open until 11:00 p.m. “Our small businesses have made enormous sacrifices for the health of their employees and communities,” said Governor Walz. “Today, we can make these…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department responded to a house fire in the Piedmont neighborhood early Friday morning. The fire broke out just after 4:00 a.m. this morning at 2232 Hoover Street. According to the fire department, the fire originated in the basement of the home and extended to the rest of the house before crews arrived on the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Warming Sheds in Superior will be closed this weekend due to forecasted cold temperatures. According to the City of Superior website, all Warming Sheds in the city will be closed February 12-14. The Warming Sheds will be open again on Monday as long as the weather permits. For more information, you can visit http://www.ci.superior.wi.us/. Categories: Community, News,…
(AP) – The nation’s top public health agency says in-person schooling can be done safely with mask use, social distancing, and other strategies, but vaccination of teachers, while important, is not a prerequisite for reopening. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday released its long-awaited roadmap for getting students back to classrooms in the middle of a pandemic….
DULUTH, Minn. – According to the MN Department of Transportation road reports, a crash has been reported between Garfield Avenue and the end of southbound I-535. Current reports say commuters should expect a short travel delay on the Blatnik Bridge due to the crash. For updated road reports you can visit 511mn.org. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News
(from left, Derek Chauvin, Tuo Thao, Thomas Lane, and J. Alexander Kueng) MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Court of Appeals said Friday it will not step in and delay the upcoming murder trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd. Chauvin is scheduled to go to trial on March 8. State prosecutors, led by…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is swearing in six new officers Friday afternoon. The Swearing-In Ceremony will be heard virtually this year due to COVID. The ceremony will begin at 2:00 p.m. and will be live-streamed on the Duluth Police Department’s Facebook page. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, News
MADISON, Wis. — A staffing shortage at Wisconsin prisons is pushing corrections officers to work long hours, costing taxpayers at least $60 million in overtime pay. Data from the state Department of Corrections shows roughly 15% of corrections officers positions are unfilled at Wisconsin’s prisons. The problem is currently most severe at Waupun Correctional Institution where 40% of jobs are…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– The City of Superior welcomed in its newest business on Thursday. The Hearing Wellness Center is located on 8th street. It offers services like hearing assessments and hearing aid fittings. A doctor at the new store say the location allows Wisconsin residents to save a trip across the bridge. “Our Superior patients, our Wisconsin patients often just don’t…
DULUTH, Minn.– The pandemic has impacted certain career fields but not all are in a bad way. Lake Superior College’s healthcare programs have seen an increase in enrollment over the past year. At LSC’s Career Fair Thursday, more than 100 prospective students showed up to get a look at the college’s 15 healthcare programs like nursing, med assistant, and LPN….
DULUTH, Minn.– The below-zero temperatures have kept Duluth city crews busy with water main break after water main break. More than a half-dozen breaks have happened so far in the past week alone. But it’s a job the city is used to handling with about 140 breaks every year. “Frost has driven down and water mains seem to be breaking…
DULUTH, Minn. – The clock is ticking before time runs out to pre-order your significant other something special. If you’re unaware, Valentine’s Day is coming up this Sunday! Two local businesses in the Northland are doing all they can to make sure your experience is beyond excellent and easy. “You have that instant good feeling when you walk into the…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s the 20th year of the Northland’s St. Jude Radiothon on B-105. The event raises money for children battling cancer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In 2020, the radiothon raised about $80,000. Organizers say it’s inspiring to see people come together under one cause. “It makes me almost emotional to see everybody like leaning on each…
DULUTH, Minn. – With the cold weather, we should be paying extra attention to making sure our furry friends stay safe. Management at “A Place for Fido” in Duluth says you can put boots on dogs’ feet to keep their paws safe from the elements. Jackets and coats may be more beneficial for short-haired dogs as they need more insulation…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Despite the pandemic, several renovations are now complete at the Holden Fine and Applied Arts Center at UWS. Some of the renovations include expanding classroom spaces while also moving the previous media lab to a larger area that has more work stations. Another big project they worked on was renovating a highly visible space adjacent to the…
MINNESOTA – A group called the Alliance of Minnesota Craft Breweries introduced new legislation today that would remove Minnesota’s growler cap. A state law that now prohibits bigger breweries from selling their beer in 64 ounce growler containers. That law says Minnesota breweries cannot sell to-go growlers if they make more than 20,000 barrels of beer a year. There are…
(courtesy: Kenosha County Court via AP) MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge is refusing prosecutors’ request to issue a new arrest warrant for an 18-year-old from Illinois who’s accused of killing two people and wounding a third during a Wisconsin police brutality protest last summer. Prosecutors in Kenosha County asked Judge Bruce Schroeder to issue a new warrant for Kyle…
JEFFERSON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge has ordered the state Department of Natural Resources to start a wolf hunt this month rather than wait until November. The Trump administration removed wolves from the federal endangered species list in January, returning management to the states. Wisconsin law mandates the DNR run a wolf season from November through February. The department…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Nearly 200 Walgreens pharmacies across Wisconsin are expecting to receive coronavirus vaccines directly from the federal government starting this week. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Thursday announced the beginning of the program that targets underserved areas. The state health department says the vaccinations will be provided for free under the state and federal partnership….
FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama take a look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News
CABLE, Wis. (AP) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Race in northern Wisconsin will look different this year because of coronavirus safety protocols. Organizers of the event, promoted as North America’s largest and longest cross-country ski race, have stretched it from a single day to five days from Feb. 24-28. Last year about 11,000 skiers participated in the race, which can…
(Antioch Police Department via AP) KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) – An Illinois 18-year-old charged with killing two people during street protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last summer faces a judge Thursday with prosecutors asking that he be re-arrested. Prosecutors say Kyle Rittenhouse violated conditions of his $2 million bond by failing to inform the court of his current address. They’ve asked a…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was prepared to plead guilty to third-degree murder in George Floyd’s death before then-Attorney General William Barr personally blocked the plea deal last year. Two law enforcement officials with direct knowledge of the talks say the deal would have averted any potential federal charges, including a civil rights offense, as part of…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A man who shot five staff members at a Minnesota health clinic this week shot two of them in the reception area before heading back to where patients are treated and shooting three others, including a medical assistant and mother of two who died of her wounds, authorities say in the criminal charges filed Thursday. Gregory Paul…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – If you’re looking for an action-packed fun time or date night this weekend, the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior is the place to be. ‘Escape the Bong!’ is returning for its third year on Feb. 12 – 14. The three day event will feature four escape rooms to test your knowledge and puzzle solving…
DULUTH, Minn. – If you have yet to buy your honey something special this Valentine’s Day, then you’re looking for sweets in all the wrong place. Duluth resident Amy McMillan had the idea of starting her own side business in the summer of 2020. Fast forward to today, and The Minnesota Marshmallow has taken off. McMillan says business is booming,…
FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama take a look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, News
WINONA, Minn. (AP) — The Diocese of Winona-Rochester in Minnesota says it has reached a $21.5 million settlement with 145 individuals who were sexually abused by its clergy members. It’s the last Catholic diocese in the state to settle its abuse claims, filed in response to a 2013 law that temporarily extended the statute of limitations on abuse cases. The…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court says regulators can apply strict drinking water standards to limit groundwater pollution from North America’s top-producing iron mine. The high court says the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency properly concluded that pollution seeping into groundwater from the Minntac mine has harmed waters covered by federal standards meant to protect drinking water. Reports…
DULUTH, Minn. – Crews responded at 7:30 p.m. last night to the water main break on Grand and Seaver Ave in West Duluth. They were able to plug the small leak temporarily. Works continued the work at 7:30 a.m. Thursday morning to fix the break permanently. City officials are thankful that the break was so small. Water is not expected…
DULUTH, Minn. – Walmart and Sams Club Pharmacies will be yet another location for people to get Covid-19 vaccinations. The two stores will begin administering the vaccinations in Minnesota starting on Friday as part of the U.S Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. Any eligible customers are urged to schedule an appointment via the companies websites once they are available. For more…
