(FOX 9) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has declared Friday “Juneteenth Freedom Day” in Minnesota to commemorate this day in 1865 when slavery ended in the United States. Walz is also calling on the state Legislature to make Juneteenth a state holiday. “Juneteenth…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, June 19, 2020.
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 32,031 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 17 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,361 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 475,152 tests have…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville’s mayor said Friday that one of three police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor will be fired. Mayor Greg Fisher said interim Louisville police Chief Robert Schroeder has started termination proceedings for…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Twins have removed a statue of former owner Calvin Griffith at Target Field, citing racist remarks he made in 1978. Griffith's statue was one of several installed…
DULUTH, Minn. - "I think there's room for improvement, at least here in our local community," said Dr. Andrew Thompson, Infectious Disease Specialist with St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. Dr. Thompson made…
DULUTH, Minn. - The downtown branch of the Duluth Area Family YMCA officially reopened to the public Monday, June 15. Since then, new developments have come forth in the facility's phased reopening, along…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin System regents announced Friday they have selected former Gov. Tommy Thompson as the system’s interim president, another twist in what’s become a messy search to replace…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, June 19, 2020.
DULUTH, Minn. - A Bishop-elect has been appointed for the Diocese of Duluth. According to a Friday press release, Pope Francis has appointed Father Michael. J. Mulloy, from the Diocese of Rapid…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Great Lakes Aquarium has reopened for the first time since March. "Everybody that I've seen come in this building, it just brings a big smile to my face," said executive director…
(KMSP-TV) Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says she has told presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden to choose a woman of color as his running mate, effectively withdrawing her name from consideration. Since ending her own bid and endorsing Biden for president,…
DULUTH, Minn. - According to the Minnesota Department of Health, more ticks that carry Lyme disease and other illnesses are being found across the state. 30-40 percent of adult deer or black-legged ticks have Lyme…
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth officially has a new city councilor. Terese Tomanek was sworn into the council Thursday. She's replacing Barb Russ, who recently resigned for medical reasons. Tomanek lives in the Congdon…
GARND RAPIDS, Minn. - Logging industry professionals gathered to discuss COVID-19's far-reaching and detrimental impacts on their industry on Thursday. All this comes after paper manufacturing company, Verso, announced its indefinite…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- One popular restaurant in Duluth is adding a second location up in Hermantown. The King of Creams opened their second location in Hermantown earlier this week. And there is a grand opening on…
DULUTH, Minn. - DLH Clothing is now taking pre-orders for pride shirts they are selling in honor of pride month. The shirts are available in two designs: one with the logo in rainbow colors,…
DULUTH, Minn.-- K-12 schools in Minnesota wrapped up their distance learning for the spring. But there still is uncertainty about what schools should do in the fall amid the pandemic. Thursday, the Minnesota Department of…
DULUTH, Minn.-- Financial shortfalls because of the pandemic have caused the city of Duluth to make budget cuts in several areas, including the city's Snow Emergency Plan. The city is going to hold off from…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth City Council will be considering a language change for certain job titles held by city staff. The intent is to allow the city to more accurately reflect an inclusive…
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is it taking another step forward towards being more inclusive. The city is changing to the wording of a statement associated with the new Duluth flag design. Last…
DULUTH, Minn. - New billboards may catch your attention the next time you are traveling on the Blatnik Bridge or on I-35. The United Steelworkers Union Local 9460 is using the platform to send a…
DULUTH, Minn. - Despite the pandemic, rummage sales are still popping up in the Northland. Norton Park United Methodist Church hosted the five-day event from Wednesday to Saturday of last week and today. The…
DULUTH, Minn. - In recent months, Northland restaurants have been incredibly busy as delivery orders have stayed pretty consistent during the pandemic. At Domino's Pizza in West Duluth, there has been a 30% to 35%…
DULUTH, Minn. - Mayor Emily Larson announced Thursday that she will nominate Rebecca St. George as Duluth's new City Attorney. For the past six years St. George has served as the staff attorney to the Fond du Lac Band of…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health and education officials on Thursday asked school administrators to plan for three scenarios on reopening in the fall and promised a decision by the week of July 27 on which of the three will be…
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police say a level 3 predatory offender has moved to the West Duluth neighborhood earlier this month. According to the police, 47-year-old James Demetrius Redd has a history of sexual conduct and contact with known…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 18, 2020.
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 31,675 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 19 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,344 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 460,879 tests have…
