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Morning Update 3-30-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Mar. 30, 2021.
Witness Describes Seeing Floyd ‘Slowly Fade Away’
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A man who was among onlookers shouting at a Minneapolis police officer to get off George Floyd last May returns to the stand on Tuesday, a day after he described seeing Floyd struggle for air and his…
St. Louis County Depot Set to Reopen
DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis County Depot is poised to open later this week with some new attractions for the public. The Veterans Memorial Hall in the depot has a new glass case exhibit…
Tents Needed for Homeless
DULUTH, Minn. - CHUM is in need of tents to provide for those who are homeless. The warming shelter will be closing on March 31st and while the shelter may be open in April…
Vaccine Eligibility Expands, Health Systems and Officials Prepare
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - All Minnesotans over age 16 become eligible for COVID vaccines tomorrow and now preparations are underway for what's expected to be a big influx of appointments. So far, around 38%…
Can of Worms Project Construction Underway
DULUTH, Minn. - Construction on the Twin Ports Interchange, also nicknamed the "Can of Worms," is proceeding. The I-35 and Highway 53 Interchange Project is budgeted to be about $343 million. Girders have…
Knowing Your Neighbors: 'Tacos Tacos Tacos' Aims to Bring Authentic Mexican Flavor to Northland
DULUTH, Minn.- A slice of authentic Mexican cuisine opened up downtown in the old Coney Island space on East Superior Street last week – Tacos Tacos Tacos. "It is totally different than a…
Start Prepping Your Lawn Mower for Spring
DULUTH, Minn.- Local lawn mower repair shops are offering up some advice to make sure your mower is in tip-top shape as temps warm. Experts at Denny's Lawn and Garden Center say waiting until…
Marinas Getting Prepared for Summer
SUPERIOR, Wis.-As the temperatures warm up, local marinas are getting busy preparing boats. Over at Barker's Island in Superior, they expect to be launching boats in a few weeks, as the ice is almost out…
Superior Firefighters Train For High-Risk Rescues Involving Their Own
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior firefighters got some real-world, high-risk training Monday to help rescue one of their own if they were to ever go down during a fire. Fake smoke was pumped into a…
Hermantown Boys Hockey Varsity Team in Quarantine, JV Squad to Play in State Quarterfinals
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The Hermantown boys hockey team will be shorthanded for Tuesday’s Class A state quarterfinals game against Dodge County due to exposure to COVID-19. The vast majority of the varsity team will not take part in the game,…
One Killed in Semi vs. Truck Crash North of Two Harbors
TWO HARBORS, Minn.-A pickup truck crashed head-on with a semi/logging truck on County Highway 2 north of Two Harbors, leading to a fatality. It happened just after 11 a.m. The driver of the pickup truck, 67-year-old Carl Schuller of Brimson,…
Duluth Police: Minnesota State Patrol Vehicle Shot At With BB Gun During Traffic Stop
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department says officers responded Monday afternoon to reports of shots fired at a Minnesota State Patrol Trooper's vehicle during a traffic stop. The incident happened around 10:21 a.m. in the area of Central Avenue…
Ban on Renter Evictions During COVID-19 Pandemic Is Extended
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is extending a federal moratorium on evictions of tenants who’ve fallen behind on rent during the coronavirus pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Monday moved to continue the pandemic-related protection, which had…
Biden Admin Working to Develop Vax 'Passports'
CNN - The Biden administration is working on a system for people to prove they've been vaccinated against coronavirus. The so-called "vax pass" or vaccine passport could be used by individuals in the workplace, in school, or traveling internationally. According…
Fond du Lac, Carlton County Partnering to Vaccinate Public Against COVID-19
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. - The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is partnering with Carlton County to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to 500 residents in Carlton County on Thursday. The clinic will be held at Black Bear Casino from…
Jurors Shown Video at Ex-Officer’s Trial in Floyd’s Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Shocking video footage of George Floyd gasping for breath was front and center Monday as the former Minneapolis police officer who pressed his knee into the Black man’s neck went on trial Monday on charges of murder…
CDC Director Has Feeling of ‘Impending Doom’ Amid New Spike
WASHINGTON (AP) — CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky is making an impassioned plea to Americans not to let their guard down in the fight against COVID-19. She warned on Monday of a…
Evers Vetoes Legislative Oversight of COVID Funds
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers killed a bill Monday that would have given Republican legislators oversight of Wisconsin’s share of billions of dollars in federal COVID-19 relief funds, instead announcing his own plan for distributing the money. Evers,…
Former Staff at Duluth Jail Sues After Guard Attacked Her
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former member of the medical staff at the St. Louis County Jail in Duluth, Minnesota has sued the county over an alleged 2016 incident in which a correctional officer attacked the medical technician and claimed it…
Search Efforts Continue for Missing Odanah Man
ASHLAND, Wis. - Search efforts continue for a 32-year-old Odanah man who allegedly left his vehicle after a rollover crash early Friday morning just south of Ashland. The Ashland County Sheriff's Office says teams of ground searchers, K9 search crews,…
Video of Floyd Arrest May Appear Early at Ex-Cop’s Trial
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer goes on trial Monday in George Floyd’s death, and jurors may not wait long to see parts of the bystander video that caught Derek Chauvin’s knee on Floyd’s neck. Prosecutors have not…
Canal Service Provider Says Container Ship in Suez Set Free
SUEZ, Egypt (AP) -- A canal service provider says that workers have successfully set free a colossal container ship that for nearly a week has been stuck sideways across the Suez Canal, one of the world's most crucial arteries for trade.…
Walz Says ‘Normalcy Is on the Horizon’ in State Address
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has delivered his third State of the State address from his former high school classroom and said that “brighter days are here” as a substantial portion of the population is being vaccinated against…
Floyd Family, Leaders Hold Prayer Service On Eve Of Trial
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - National civil rights leaders appeared alongside several family members of George Floyd at a prayer service, hours before opening statements were set to begin in the murder trial of the former…
Mont Du Lac Caps Off Record Winter Season
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- As we move into spring, skiers and snowboarders from around the northland came to Mont Du Lac for one last day of winter fun. It was a busy Sunday afternoon at Mont Du…
Duluth Fire Department Docks Marine 19 for Season
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Duluth Fire Department's Marine 19 boat is back in service to take on water emergencies during the warmer months. This is the earliest they've put the boat out, having to make its…
St. Francis Xavier Church Holds Roast Beef Dinner To-Go on Palm Sunday
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- On this Palm Sunday, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Superior was able to celebrate with a community dinner after skipping last year's during the pandemic. The dinner included nearly 400 pounds of…
