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AP Source: J&J Doses to be Released, But Many Will be Tossed

U.S. regulators are allowing for the release of 10 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine from a troubled Baltimore factory. But material to make many more must be thrown out because of possible contamination. That's according to a…

Boundary Waters Fire Near Tower Fully Contained

BWCAW-A 21-acre wildfire in the Boundary Waters has been stopped from going any further. The fire started last Friday near Hassel Lake 10 miles northeast of Tower. It's believed a lightning strike started the blaze. "This morning firefighters will patrol…

Court: Wisconsin Heath Departments Can't Close Schools

MADISON, Wis.-The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that local health departments do not have the authority to close schools due emergencies like the coronavirus pandemic. The conservative majority of the court, in a 4-3 decision Friday, also ruled that a…

Twin Cities Roads Buckling in Extreme Heat

MINNEAPOLIS-Roads are breaking apart as an oppressive heat wave continues to bake the Twin Cities. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports state transportation officials have responded to 43 incidents of road buckling in the metro area since 90-degree temperatures enveloped the…

Morning Update 6-11-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, June 11, 2021.

Hibbing Man Hit With Murder Charge In 2017 Homicide

HIBBING, Minn. – A Hibbing man charged in the death of a woman in 2017 has been hit with a new charge in the case: second-degree murder. 51-year-old Blake Stangel was also charged about two weeks ago with second-degree manslaughter.…

Denfeld High School Holds 96th Commencement Ceremony

DULUTH, Minn.-- Over at Denfeld High School, the class of 2021 was honored Thursday. The 96th commencement took place this afternoon at the public school stadium. After last year's ceremony was moved to a virtual…

Rambler Food Truck Paid a Visit to St. Luke's

DULUTH, Minn-- Today at St. Luke's, the Rambler Food Truck set up right on the hospital grounds to serve staff and patients from 11 to 2. Serving different and unique items like mahi mahi tacos,…

Car Seat Clinics to Return this Summer

DULUTH, Minn.-- This summer, a popular city program is returning to help families keep their kids safe on the road. Starting next Thursday, the Duluth Fire Department will bring back its car seat clinics at…

Fog Covers Duluth Amid Warm Start to Summer

DULUTH, Minn.-- The early summer heat, along with the impact of Lake Superior, has been creating some weather phenomena around Duluth. "That marine can influence a lot,” said NOAA Meteorologist Dean Melde. “More early in…

Lakewood Elementary Ends the Year with a Splash

DULUTH, Minn.-- After a year of three different learning styles, Lakewood Elementary School celebrated their last day of school outside, and together. After good behavior and hard work all year, Lakewood got…

Midday Update 6-10-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 10, 2021.

Progress Reported on Wildfire Burning in BWCA

BWCA, Minn. - Crews are reporting progress on the Hassel Lake Fire burning approximately 10 miles northeast of Tower, Minn. within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) on the Superior National Forest. According to the U.S. Forest Service, Wednesday,…

Wisconsin Senate Passes Bills Making it Harder to Vote

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Senate has approved Republican-backed bills that would create new hurdles for the elderly and disabled to cast absentee ballots, limit the number and location of ballot drop boxes and impose new penalties for violating…

Morning Update 6-10-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 10, 2021.

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