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Tally of Missing in Condo Collapse Falls to 128 After Audit

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) - The tally of the missing in the Florida condominium collapse has been substantially reduced, from 145 to 128. Officials said Friday that the number declined after duplicate names were eliminated and some people reported missing turned…

Body of Missing Woman Found in Virginia Lake

VIRGINIA, Minn. - The body of a woman reported missing on Tuesday by the Virginia Police Department was found in a lake in Virginia Thursday evening. According to Virginia Police, a distraught caller contacted St. Louis County dispatch on June…

Richardson Will Miss Olympic 100 After Marijuana Test

(AP) - American champion Sha’Carri Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana. Richardson won the 100 at the Olympic trials on June 19. She told of her ban Friday on…

US Adds a Solid 850,000 Jobs as Economy Extends Its Gains

WASHINGTON (AP) - America’s employers added 850,000 jobs in June, well above the average of the previous three months and a sign that companies may be having an easier time finding enough workers to fill open jobs. Friday’s report from…

DTA Looking for Feedback on New Transit Routes

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) is continuing the Better Bus Blueprint, which is a re-design of its transit route to be more accessible for new housing and employment areas around…

Woman Rescued After Near-Drowning

DULUTH, Minn.-- Scary moments for a swimmer off Park Point today after she was overpowered by Lake Superior's strong waves. The call for help came in around 3:40 Thursday afternoon on the 46 hundred…

67th Spooner Rodeo Starts Next Week

SPOONER, Wisc. -- Yeehaw! The 67th Annual Spooner rodeo is just around the corner. Thursday, Friday and Saturday next week competitors from all over the world will be in Spooner participating in annual tradition complete…

UMD College of Liberal Arts Changes Name

DULUTH, Minn.- The University of Minnesota Duluth is changing the name of their College of Liberal Arts. After the College of Fine Arts and College of Liberal Arts merged into one school in 2020 a…

Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center Opens

DULUTH, Minn.- Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center has reopened after closing for more than a year due to the pandemic. Their museum and gift shop is fully open just in time for summer travelers after…

Authorities: Man Stabbed in Gary New Duluth, Suspect Arrested

UPDATE: DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police say a suspect was arrested around 4:32 p.m. in connection to the Gary-New Duluth stabbing. The investigation remains ongoing. DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police say they are investigating a stabbing in the Gary-New Duluth…

Male Arrested in Connection to Central Hillside Stabbing

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police say a 37-year-old male has been arrested in connection to a May 7 stabbing that left a female with critical injuries and significant blood loss. According to police, officers were dispatched to the 500 block…

Woman Rescued in Park Point Water Emergency

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department responded to a water emergency Thursday afternoon just before 4:00 p.m. on the 4600 block of Minnesota Avenue. According to reports, a woman was heard calling for help roughly 40 feet from the…

Brighton Beach to Close for Construction Beginning Next Week

DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth announced Thursday that Brighton Beach will close to users beginning Tuesday. The closure is due to the upcoming construction of the Lakewalk extension through the park. According to a recent press release from…

Midday Update 7-1-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 1, 2021.

Evers, Oneida Sign Deal to Allow Sports Betting

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Tony Evers and the Oneida Nation have signed a deal allowing people to bet on sporting events at the tribe's casino and other tribal facilities. The signing authorizes betting on sports for the first time…

Court OKs 3rd-Degree Murder Against 3-Ex Cops in Floyd Death

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Court of Appeals says prosecutors may file aiding and abetting third-degree murder charges against three former Minneapolis police officers in the death of George Floyd. The appeals court on Wednesday sent the case back to…

Morning Update 7-1-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 1, 2021.

US Jobless Claims Fall to 364,000, a New Pandemic Low

WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell again last week to the lowest level since the pandemic struck last year, further evidence that the job market and the broader economy are rebounding rapidly from the…

Trump Organization CFO Surrenders Ahead of Expected Charges

(AP) - The Trump Organization’s longtime chief financial officer has surrendered to authorities ahead of an expected court appearance on the first criminal indictment in a two-year investigation into business practices at Donald Trump’s company. Allen Weisselberg was photographed walking…

Minnesota Lawmakers Avoid Partial Shutdown as Final Budget Passes

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota lawmakers averted a partial government shutdown at midnight Wednesday by sending the final budget bill to Gov. Tim Walz's desk. The Senate unanimously approved the $21 billion K-12 education funding agreement, the last must-pass bill…

AmeriCorps Seeking 12 Tutors for Math and Reading

DULUTH, Minn.-- More than 375,000 students in Minnesota need help in reading and math. AmeriCorps is looking for 1,700 tutors throughout the state, but are seeking 12 locally, who can help teach and make a…

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