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CDC Team: ‘War Has Changed’ as Delta Variant Dangers Emerge

(AP) - New evidence showing the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox has prompted U.S. health officials to consider changing advice on how the nation fights the coronavirus. Recommending masks for everyone and requiring vaccines for doctors and other…

Midday Update 7-30-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, July 30, 2021.

Weather Service Confirms at Least 4 Tornadoes in Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed at least four tornadoes caused widespread damage in Wisconsin and contributed to at least one death. Quinn Boehning, 29, was killed after crashing into a fallen tree and power line near…

Two Arrested, Charged in April Hibbing Drug Bust

HIBBING, Minn. - Two people have now been federally indicted for trafficking and distributing controlled substances after Hibbing police, with the help of K9 Chase, located drugs in their vehicle during a traffic stop in April. According to authorities, Hibbing…

The Cool Kind of Camping Tech

DULUTH, Minn. - If you’re in the wild this summer – you’re not alone. The number of first-time campers during the pandemic reached more than 10 million and access to cellular/Wi-Fi while camping,…

Morning Update 7-30-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, July 30, 2021.

Thickest Wave Yet of Wildfire Smoke Covers Northland

DULUTH, Minn.-- It's another busy day along the Lakewalk in Duluth. But as air conditions change due to the wildfires, health officials are urging some extra caution. The smokiest air yet from the Canadian wildfires…

Businesses are Expecting Crowds

HAYWARD, Wis.- It has been a tough year for a lot of businesses across the Northland but those at the Lumberjack World Championships are happy to see people return to these large events. “It's…

The Lumberjack World Championships Returns

HAYWARD, Wis.- The 61st annual Lumberjack World Championships and festival in Hayward, Wisconsin, where competitors, fans and vendors are gathering for all things wood. Although last year's event was canceled due to the pandemic people…

All Pints North Featuring Over 100 Breweries

DULUTH, Minn.-- More than one hundred breweries from around the state of Minnesota will be set up at Bayfront Festival Park on Saturday as All Pints North returns to Duluth. Featuring different craft…

Sidewalk Sales in the District Begin

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Sidewalk Sales in the District is back in Superior, and various stores are featuring discounted prices on some of Superior's best downtown products. 14 different stores are participating, and offering discounts…

USDA Issues Drought Disaster Declaration in Parts of Minnesota

DULUTH, Minn. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a natural drought disaster designation for 14 Minnesota counties due to worsening drought conditions in the state. According to the USDA website, "This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United…

Minnesota Will Offer $100 for New COVID-19 Vaccinations

(FOX 9) - Governor Tim Walz announced on Thursday that Minnesota will offer $100 per new COVID-19 vaccination a new initiative from the White House. The effort is another attempt to increase low vaccination numbers in Minnesota and beyond, as…

Midday Update 7-29-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 31, 2021. Have a great day!

City Crews Responding to a Water Main Break in Lakeside

DULUTH, Minn. – City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Lakeside Neighborhood. The break was reported around 11:00 a.m. Tuesday and is located at North 43rd Avenue East and Tioga Street Alley.…

Canceled Blueberry/Art Festival Now Going Virtual

ELY, Minn. - The 40th annual Blueberry/Art Festival that was canceled over the weekend due to damaging severe thunderstorms is now going virtual. Festival organizers announced on Facebook Wednesday that they will be hosting a virtual festival "to help…

Biden to Allow Eviction Moratorium to Expire Saturday

BOSTON (AP) - The Biden administration will allow a nationwide ban on evictions to expire Saturday. The end of the moratorium comes as advocates and some lawmakers call for it to be extended in the face of rising coronavirus cases…

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