Morning Update 10-1-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, October 1, 2019.
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Essentia Health Purchases Five Downtown Duluth Properties
DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia Health has purchased five downtown Duluth properties located near its downtown medical campus. According to a recent press release, Essentia purchased two duplexes, one triplex and two small apartment buildings in the 300 Block of East…
Duluth School Board Appoints new Member to At Large Seat
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School Board voted Monday night to appoint Dr. Kelly Durick Eder to the vacant At Large seat. The board says they interviewed 17 individuals for the seat in a four hour long public meeting. Dr.…
Police Arrest Mother in Wisconsin Counterfeit Vaping Case
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - Authorities have arrested the mother of two Wisconsin brothers accused of illegally manufacturing vaping cartridges with THC oil. The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office says 43-year-old Courtney Huffhines faces charges that include possessing and manufacturing THC, but…
Knowing Your Neighbors: The Benefits of Himalayan Salt Right in Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn.- Kept in the back room of Epic Nutrition is a little piece of the Himalayas right here in the Northland. "It's a really cool different thing that's here in Cloquet," said…
Check Presented to Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge received a large donation from the founders of the Breezy Point 5K race to aid in their efforts to help people suffering from addiction in the Northland.…
"Christmas for the Homeless" Event needs Donations
Christmas is more than 60 days away. Organizers behind the "Christmas for the homeless" event are now looking for donations to help the less fortunate, who usually don't receive much around the holidays. A full…
Reconstruction Wrap-Up and Other Big Events to Happen in Duluth in October
DULUTH, Minn.- Among several construction projects just getting started in the Northland, phase two of Superior Street reconstruction is getting ready to enter what should be its final month. The project is supposed to…
Castle Danger Brewery Hits 'Growler Cap'
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- Growler sales are coming to a halt for the rest of the year at Castle Danger Brewery in Two Harbors. It's all because of a Minnesota state law that says once…
Wisconsin Residents React to Overnight Flooding
FOXBORO, Wis. - Several roads across Douglas County had to be shut down because of high water. "Two or three that remain closed. That's for culvert related failure," Interim Emergency Management Director, Dave Sletten says.…
Businesses Evacuated After Gas Line Break in Duluth Heights Neighborhood
DULUTH, Minn. -- Several businesses in and around the Burning Tree Plaza in Duluth were evacuated Monday evening after a gas line break, according to a city spokesperson. Haines Road was shut down, along with parts of Matterhorn Drive and…
Super One Customers Can Grab Groceries and Get a Flu Shot At Participating Store Locations
Essentia Health is partnering with super one foods to offer in–store flu shots at locations throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. Customers visiting super one on Oakes Avenue in superior had their chance…
Scott Walker's son Decides Against run for Congress
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The 25-year-old son of former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has decided against a run for Congress. Matt Walker posted on Twitter Monday that he would not run to replace…
Former UMD Coach Shannon Miller Accepts Reduced Award
DULUTH, Minn. – Former UMD women’s hockey coach Shannon Miller has accepted the reduced monetary award of $750,000 in emotional damages. Miller was awarded $3 million in emotional damages earlier this year but U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz cut that…
Multiple Agencies Respond to Lake Superior Water Rescue
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department responded to a water emergency Monday morning after a small motor boat capsized in Lake Superior. According to reports, Marine 19 and Marine 1 were dispatched to the Minnesota side of the Wisconsin…
Third Suspect Charged in Fatal West Duluth Shooting
DULUTH, Minn. – A third person has been formally charged in connection to last week’s fatal West Duluth shooting. Amber Rose Louise Forrest, 29, has been charged with one count of Aiding An Offender as an accomplice after the fact.…
CVS Stops Sale of Heartburn Drugs With Suspect Contaminant
(AP) - CVS has halted sales of popular heartburn treatment Zantac and the store generic version after warnings by U.S. health regulators. CVS is the latest retailer to pull the heartburn tablets from store shelves. Earlier this month, the U.S.…
Midday Update 9-30-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, September 30, 2019.
Influenza Confirmed in Minnesota, St. Luke's Advises Early Flu Shot
DULUTH, Minn. - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 80,000 Americans died, and almost one million were hospitalized due to influenza during the 2017 - 2018 flu season.…
Road Closures: Flash Flooding
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wisc. - Douglas County Highway Department has CLOSED County HWY W between HWY B & C where it crosses the Nemadji River due to high water over the road. The Township of Summit is also reporting to Emergency…
Wis. Rep. Milroy Announces He Will not Run For Congress
SOUTH RANGE, Wis. - Democratic State Rep. Nick Milroy announced Monday morning that he will not run for the now vacant 7th District seat. Milroy posted on his Facebook page Monday that running for Congress is not the right choice…
Update: One Dead in Lake Superior Water Emergency
DULUTH, Minn. – One person is dead and two others are lucky to be alive after their boat capsized into the frigid waters of Lake Superior at the end of Park Point during…
Boy, 9, Takes Wrong Turn on 5K Race, Wins 10K Race Instead
SARTELL, Minn. (AP) - It took 9-year-old Kade Lovell longer than expected to finish his 5K race, but only because he was busy accidentally winning a separate 10K race. Lovell's mother became worried when he didn't cross the finish line…
Craft, Vendor Expo Coming to Miners Memorial Building in Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn. – Art, entertainment, food and fun is coming to the Miners Memorial Building Saturday and Sunday, October 5 - 6. Saturday hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday hours: 10:00…
Morning Update 9-30-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, September 30, 2019.
Husky Gets Approval to Start Superior Refinery Rebuild
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Husky Energy says it's been given approval to rebuild its oil refinery in Superior after an explosion and a series of fires last year. Husky says it will start the $400 million plan immediately with the goal…
Red Flag Warning Issued for Park Point Beaches
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department has issued a red flag warning for dangerous swimming conditions effective immediately. The warning for Park Point beaches will continue until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday. The department says the warning is for dangerous wind…
Man With 18 DUIs Gets Prison Time for Serious Injury Crash
HASTINGS, Minn. (AP) - A 60-year-old Minnesota man with 18 drunken-driving convictions will serve 20 months in prison for causing a crash that seriously injured two people in 2017. Marshall A. Knoll pleaded guilty to first-degree driving while impaired in…
Lake Superior Disc Golf Community Holds Final Tournament
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Lake Superior Disc Golf Community held their final tournament of the season Sunday. They tossed around the discs at the Superior National Forest. About 30–50 people came out to the…
Castle Danger Brewery To Hold 'Growler Hiatus Hurrah' Before Reaching MN 'Growler Cap'
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - Growler sales are about to come to an end for the rest of the year at Castle Danger Brewery in Two Harbors and may even result in cutting back positions. It's all because of a Minnesota…
