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Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade; States Can Ban Abortion

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday’s outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly…

Friday's Lunchtime Update

Here is Friday's Lunchtime Update from Fox 21's Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama! Your latest look at local news and weather making headlines.

FDA Bans Juul E-Cigarettes

DULUTH, Minn. - The FDA is ordering the electronic cigarette company Juul to pull its products from stores nationwide. This means that stores can no longer sell the vaping pens and pods from Juul. The…

2 Juvenile Males Arrested For Separate Shootings In Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- Two juvenile males were arrested Thursday afternoon after they were suspected of being involved in separate shootings in Duluth. One of the shootings happened Wednesday night outside between Green Mill and Adventure Zone on the 300 block…

Officials: US To Send Rocket Systems, Other Aid To Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will send another $450 million in military aid to Ukraine, including some additional medium-range rocket systems, U.S. officials said Thursday. The latest package will include four High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, and…

LGBTQ Students Would Get New Protections Under Biden Plan

(AP) -- The rights of LGBTQ students would become enshrined in federal law and victims of campus sexual assault would gain new protections under new rules proposed by the Biden administration on Thursday. The proposal, announced on the 50th anniversary of…

Coffee Conversation: Folk Rock Musician Gina Lee

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth musician Gina Lee performed two covers on the morning show Thursday -- "Black Water" by The Doobie Brothers and "Long Cool Woman" by the Hollies.  For more on her music career, click here.  Part 1: [field59_video…

Feds Want 25 Years For Chauvin For Violating Floyd’s Rights

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal prosecutors asked a judge on Wednesday to sentence a former Minneapolis officer to 25 years for violating the rights of George Floyd, saying Derek Chauvin’s actions were cold-blooded and needless as he knelt on the Black man’s…

Thursday's Lunchtime Update

Join FOX 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines on Thursday.

Supreme Court Expands Gun Rights, Striking New York Limits

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major expansion of gun rights, the Supreme Court said Thursday that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public. The justices’ 6-3 decision follows a series of recent mass shootings and is expected to ultimately allow…

FDA Bans Juul E-Cigarettes Tied To Teen Vaping Surge

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials on Thursday ordered Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the U.S. market, the latest blow to the embattled company widely blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping. The action is part…

Ribfest Set to Return

DULUTH, Minn.-- If you're craving some barbecue this summer, the Lake Superior Ribfest returns this Friday. Set up for the event is already under way at Bayfront Festival Park. Put on by Twin Ports Entertainment,…

Munger Boat Landing Closing For Cleanup Project

DULUTH, Minn.-- The Munger boat landing, located on the St. Louis river, will be closing for a two year environmental estuary clean-up project. Starting July 5th and continuing through the fall of 2024. The Munger…

Power Line Crews In Hopes Of Full Restoration By Friday

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. -- Lake Country Power line crews have been working to restore power after severe thunderstorms occurred Monday night. The crews have already restored electric service to over 13,000 members. There are currently 3,100 members without power at…

New Mental Health Clinic Opens Up In Downtown Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- Two Rivers Counseling, a new mental health clinic, opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday morning. The World Health Organization urged the United States and other nations to invest more in mental health in an article posted…

Powell: Fed Aims To Avoid Recession But Says It’s Possible

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sought Wednesday to reassure the public that the Fed will raise interest rates high and fast enough to quell inflation, without tightening credit so much as to throttle the economy and cause a…

US Importing Baby Formula From Mexico To Ease Shortage

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is providing logistical support to import the equivalent of about 16 million 8-ounce baby formula bottles from Mexico starting this weekend, as part of its efforts to ease nationwide supply…

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