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…
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…
(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…
DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth's main tourism marketing arm since 1935, known as Visit Duluth, is a finalist for next year's one-year contract, as Mayor Emily Larson looks to possibly go a…
DULUTH, Minn.-- Organizations continue to look for new and creative ways to encourage people to take the COVID-19 vaccine. How about some free local beer? The 'Poke for a Pint' event at Ursa Minor…
DULUTH, Minn.-- Duluth Superintendent John Magas speaks on the sale of Central High School as the purchase takes the next step. The Duluth School Board approved the sale of central high school to saturday central…
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…
DULUTH, Minn. - The suspect in a drive-by shooting in Superior posted $75,000 bail one day after he was charged Monday in Doulgas County. Raeqwon Jay Hawkins, 24, of Superior is accused of shooting…
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…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - Small business owners on the Iron Range are continuing to witness more customers coming back through their doors as COVID-19 restrictions ease, and more people become vaccinated. Staff at Thousand…
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…
VIRGINIA, Minn.- The community of downtown Virginia is rebuilding after a fire destroyed multiple businesses there last Friday -- the cause still unknown. According to Virginia Fire officials, the fire stated above the…
DULUTH, Minn.- The DECC's public spaces were clear of ammonia and safe to enter Wednesday, after a major leak overnight. DECC officials say it's the result of the convention center’s aging infrastructure that needs…
DULUTH, Minn.- A Historic Downtown Duluth building that has been empty for decades and once housed some of the Northland's toughest criminals could soon serve a new purpose. The Historic St. Louis County Jailhouse…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
BAYFIELD, Wis. - On Wednesday, Big Top Chautauqua in Bayfield announced the cancelation of the July 17th show with Tanya Tucker. In a recent press release, officials with the Big Top said Tanya…
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…
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…
DULUTH, Minn. – City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the North Shore Neighborhood. The break was reported around 12:35 p.m. Wednesday and is located on the 9500 block of Congdon Boulevard. City…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 14, 2021.
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…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Tony Evers is directing $130 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to help address the state’s worker shortage problem and assist unemployed people searching for…
DULUTH, Minn. - This summer the call of the wild is calling you to the Lake Superior Zoo. On Friday, July 30, the Zoo is celebrating summer with an inaugural fundraising event. The Backyard…
NEW YORK (AP) - Overdose deaths soared to a record 93,000 last year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The government estimate released Wednesday eclipses the 72,000 drug overdose deaths in 2019 and amounts to a 29% increase. Experts…
DULUTH, Minn. - Good beer, beautiful sights, and fun sounds will return to Bayfront Festival Park on Saturday, July 31 for the annual All Pints North Brew Festival. After a cancellation in…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 14, 2021.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican William Penterman is the apparent winner of a special election Tuesday to fill Wisconsin’s vacant 37th District Assembly seat. Unofficial results show Penterman received 3,742 votes. Democratic candidate Pete Adams received 3,063 votes and Independent…
