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Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to COVID Fraud

DULUTH, Minn. - The United States Attorney's Office says a Duluth man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to "mail fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft in connection to a COVID-19 relief fraud scheme." According to reports, between the months of…

Midday Update 7-15-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 15, 2021.

Wisconsin Renters Wary as Eviction Ban Nears End

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A federal freeze on most evictions that was enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31, after the Biden administration extended the date by a month. The moratorium, put in place by the Centers for…

Britney Spears’ New Attorney Says Father Must Step Aside

LOS ANGELES (AP) — An attorney of Britney Spears' choosing has been appointed to represent the pop star in her conservatorship after a hearing in which the singer tearfully spoke about the case’s impact on her life. Los Angeles Superior…

Morning Update 7-15-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 15, 2021.

Child Tax Credit: First Payments Go out July 15

WASHINGTON (FOX 9) - Starting this week, millions of American families can expect to receive the first round of payments from the new expanded child tax credit that was signed into law in March after the passage of President Joe…

US Unemployment Claims Fall to 360,000, a New Pandemic Low

WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits has reached its lowest level since the pandemic struck last year, further evidence that the U.S. economy and job market are quickly rebounding from the pandemic recession. Thursday’s report…

Johnson & Johnson Recalling Sunscreens Due to Benzene Traces

(AP) - Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday that it is recalling five of its sunscreen products after some samples were found to contain low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure. The affected products, packaged…

Swimmers Walk the Line Over Harvey's Mausoleum

DULUTH, Minn.-- Everyone's looking for some new and exciting ways to stay cool during the summer in Duluth. A group of brave swimmers were walking that line in a pretty cool way just off…

Flagship Brings Back Screen Printer

DULUTH, Minn. -- The popular clothing store 'Flagship' in canal park has brought back their screen printing machine. First opening back up on memorial day, the live printing process continues to gain popularity. With several…

Preparation for Head of the Lakes Fair Underway

SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- Preparations for the head of the lakes fair are gearing up over in Superior. While they did have a modified version of the fair last year for social distancing purposes, many fair-goers…

National Blood Shortage Continues

DULUTH, Minn.- Due to a national shortage Northland blood donation centers are facing a lack of inventory for local hospitals. Not only did the pandemic cause a decrease in blood donations but schools and colleges…

Douglas County Vaccination Numbers are on the Rise

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Douglas County has only seen one reported case of COVID-19 in the past two weeks as vaccination rates rise. Around 54 percent of Douglas County residents have received as least one vaccine dose.…

Drought Conditions and Air Quality Worsens

DULUTH, Minn.- Wildfires and the lack of rain is causing drought and poor air quality here in the Northland. Normally, June is when Duluth gets most of its rainfall but this June was the third…

Line 3 Pipeline Opponents Appeal to Minnesota Supreme Court

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Tribal and environmental groups opposed to Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 oil pipeline have asked the Minnesota Supreme Court to overturn a lower court decision affirming the approvals of the project. The state Commerce Department, which was part…

Audit Finds No Overpayments by Minnesota for COVID-19 Tests

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Office of the Legislative Auditor says it found no evidence that the state of Minnesota overpaid two companies it hired to conduct COVID-19 saliva testing. Instead, the auditor’s report says, managed care organizations. acting…

Canadian Wildfires Impact Air Quality in U.S.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — Burning wildfires in Canada are causing air quality issues in parts of the U.S., including Minnesota and North Dakota. The smoke is lingering closer to the ground, according to weather experts. “Sometimes it stays aloft, but…

Midday Update 7-14-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 14, 2021.

Update: Harbor Drive Reopens Following DECC Ammonia Leak

DULUTH, Minn. - Harbor Drive has re-opened to vehicular traffic following an ammonia leak at the DECC that caused an evacuation of the building Tuesday night. According to city officials, the Minnesota Slip Bridge is also now re-opened to pedestrian…

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