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Ticks Can Pose a Threat to You and Your Pets

DULUTH, Minn.- A common misconception about ticks is that they only appear in the spring and summer. In Minnesota there are 13 species of ticks with different life cycles but Wood, Deer, and Lone Star…

Pentagon Cancels Disputed JEDI Cloud Contract With Microsoft

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Pentagon said it has canceled a cloud-computing contract with Microsoft that could eventually have been worth $10 billion. It will instead pursue a deal with both Microsoft and Amazon and possibly other cloud service providers. The…

UW Budget Includes No Undergraduate Tuition Increases

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - University of Wisconsin System leaders are set to approve a budget that includes no tuition increases for resident undergraduates. Provisions in the state budget lift a freeze on resident undergraduate tuition that has been in place…

Victims Identified in Fatal Ashland House Fire

ASHLAND, Wis.-The victims in Monday's fatal Ashland house fire have been identified. The victims have been identified as Jordan Chowning age 36, Alyssa Chowning age 14, and Michelle Hathaway age 17. At 9:33 a.m. Monday, Ashland County dispatch received a…

Minnesota Pollution Regulator Resigns Before Senate Vote

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has resigned after it became apparent that the Republican-controlled state Senate was prepared to oust her. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz says Laura Bishop resigned Tuesday “in order to ensure…

One Injured in Hermantown Motorcycle vs. Vehicle Crash

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - A 56-year-old Solon Springs man was injured Friday afternoon when the motorcycle he was driving crashed into a vehicle in Hermantown. According to the Hermantown Police Department, the crash happened around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of…

Midday Update 7-6-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Have a great day!

Vaccination Rates Contrast in Urban, Rural Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota’s coronavirus vaccination rates show there's a sharp contrast between urban and rural counties in the state. The vaccination rate is high in large, urban counties. More than 75% of people age 16 and older…

Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival Cancelled

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival has been canceled for 2021. The festival's Executive Committee made the decision to cancel the event this year because there was not enough time to successfully organize the event. "Each dragon…

New Book Showcases Historic Photographs, Stories of Highway 61

DULUTH, Minn. - Driving on Highway 61 through Minnesota provides a rare opportunity for one to see virtually every type of landscape in the North Star State. Along the highway’s path are…

Oak-Killing Disease Spreading North in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Foresters and landowners are concerned that a disease that kills oak trees is creeping farther north in Minnesota. The mighty oak is one of the most abundant trees in Minnesota. Oak wilt was been around…

Cass County Sheriff's Office Investigating Homicide

CASS COUNTY, Minn. - The Cass County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating a fatal shooting incident that left a 34-year-old Cass County man dead. According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded to a report of a drive-by shooting around…

Essentia Health Returning to Pre-Pandemic Patient Visitation

DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health announced Tuesday morning that it will be returning to pre-pandemic patient visitation in its hospitals and clinics effective immediately due to declining COVID-19 cases in the area. In 2020 Essentia limited visitors in its facilities…

Red Flag Warning Issued for Park Point Beaches

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department has issued a warning for dangerous swimming conditions at Park Point beaches effective immediately until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. The warning means that wind and wave conditions can support rip currents, which are life-threatening…

Morning Update 7-6-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Have a great day!

4 More Victims Found in Rubble; Death Toll Rises to 32

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) - The discovery of four more victims in the rubble of a collapsed Florida condominium building has raised the death toll to 32. Miami-Dade Assistant Fire Chief Raide Jadallah announced the new death count to family members…

As Tokyo Olympics Approach, Virus Worries Rise in Japan

TOKYO (AP) - The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics are shaping up as a TV-only event with few fans being allowed when they open in just over two weeks. Japan's Asahi newspaper cited multiple unidentified government sources when it said the opening…

Another Candidate Joins Minnesota AG Race to Unseat Ellison

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minneapolis criminal defense lawyer who described pandemic restrictions and lawsuits against businesses that violated state public health guidelines as “intrusive state government” announced her bid on Sunday to unseat Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. Attorney Lynne…

Top Hat Carriage Rides Return to Canal Park

DULUTH, Minn.-- Another group is thrilled to be back out in the community, Top Hat Carriage rides have returned to Canal Park with their three draft horses, Hope, Libby, and Benny and…

Duluth Huskies and Salvation Army Pair Up for Every Monday Matters

DULUTH, Minn.-- For the 7th summer baseball season, the Duluth Huskies and Salvation Army have partnered up for "Every Monday Matters". This is an opportunity for fans to donate toiletries or non-perishable food…

Duluth Art Institute at Lincoln Park Offering Summer Camps

DULUTH, Minn.-- The Duluth Art Institute at Lincoln Park began their sculpture and plaster camp on Monday, July 5th, where the young artists were able to let their imaginations run wild. This weeks art…

Eveleth Fireworks Show Starts Hillside On Fire

EVELETH, Minn. – The fireworks show in Eveleth got a little out of control Saturday night. According to Fire Chief Guy Spurlin, fireworks ignited dry grass of an old mine dump hill on…

Bayfront has a Busy Weekend of Events

DULUTH, Minn.- Events held at Bayfront Festival Park are some of the largest gatherings in the Northland. More specifically, this past weekend's lineup of events takes months of preparation. Country Jam, Hairball, and Fourth Fest…

Air Quality Alert in the Northland

DULUTH, Minn.- There's an air quality alert for Northeastern Minnesota at this hour. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued the warning this morning due to wildfires along the Canadian border. The National Weather Service…

Three People Found Dead After House Fire In Ashland

ASHLAND, Wis. -- Three people were found dead inside a home in Ashland on Monday after a 911 call came in reporting a house fire just after 9:30 a.m. The names of the…

UW Schools Keep Start Date on Jewish Holiday

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Six University of Wisconsin System schools are moving ahead with start dates on the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah despite calls for change. UW-Madison, UW-La Crosse, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Stout, and UW-Superior all have scheduled classes to begin…