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GND Rec Area Vandalized

DULUTH, Minn. --  The Gary New Duluth Rec Center is in its final stages of construction, but on Thursday, organizers noticed several thousand dollars worth of damages to the property. Vandalism and graffiti…

St. Luke’s Honors Organ Donors

DULUTH, Minn.-Earlier today St. Luke’s held a special ceremony to honor organ donors for Donate Life Month. In the U.S. more than 100,000 men, women, and children are on waiting list for a life-saving…

Duluth Junk Hunt Will Take Place Later this Month

DULUTH, Minn.-Some good news for treasure hunters in the Northland...after cancelling last year's events because of the pandemic, the semi-annual Duluth Junk Hunt will be returning later this month. Over 100 vendors will be…

Duluth Schools Cancel Prom Due to Covid-19 Concerns

DULUTH, Minn. - - The Duluth school district has cancelled prom for 2021. The decision was made after the district consulted with the Minnesota Department of Health, student leaders and other administrators. They cited…

Man Pleads Guilty to 2019 Murder of Outing Woman

AITKIN, Minn. - The 35-year-old man charged in the 2019 murder of an Outing woman pleaded guilty to second-degree unintentional murder on Thursday. Joshua Emil Karjala, of Swatara, was arrested on October 5 for violating his probation. According to authorities,…

Police ID Killer in FedEx Shooting As 19-Year-Old Man

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Authorities have identified the suspect in a mass shooting at an Indianapolis FedEx facility as 19-year-old Brandon Scott Hole of Indiana. Two law enforcement officials briefed on the matter provided the identity to The Associated Press on…

Nearly 1.5 Million Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 in MN

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — State health officials say more than 3.4 million coronavirus vaccine doses have been administered in Minnesota and 1.5 million people have been fully vaccinated. The Department of Health says nearly half the vaccine eligible population,…

Midday Update 4-16-21

FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama provide a look at news and weather making headlines Friday, April 16, 2021. Have a great day!

Police Trying to Identify Gunman, Motive in FedEx Shooting

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Authorities say they have not yet identified the gunman of a motive in a mass shooting at a FedEx facility near the Indianapolis airport. Deputy Chief Craig McCartt of the Indianapolis police said the suspect started randomly…

Morning Update 4-16-21

FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama provide a look at news and weather making headlines Friday, April 16, 2021. Have a great day!

Hundreds of Vaccinated Minnesotans Still Contract COVID-19

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Health officials say hundreds of Minnesotans fully vaccinated against the coronavirus became infected with COVID-19, dozens needed to be hospitalized and six people died. Data from the state Department of Health shows the vaccines are…

Police: 8 Dead in Shooting at FedEx Facility in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Eight people were shot and killed in a late-night shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, and the shooter killed himself, police said. Several other people were injured Thursday night when gunfire erupted at the facility near…

Old Duluth City Hall to Include Boutique Hotel

DULUTH, Minn.-- Duluth's old city hall is transforming to include the city's newest boutique hotel in one of the most historic downtown buildings. The building sits on East Superior Street across from the…

Empty Bowl Returns to Raise Money for Food Bank

DULUTH, Minn.-- The pandemic has strained food banks, but one local pottery business is trying to help out. The Empty Bowls fundraiser took place at Duluth Pottery in Lincoln Park to sell locally-made creations. 70…

Fisherman's Corner Under New Ownership

PIKE LAKE, Minn. --The owner of a popular bait and hunting shop in Pike Lake is handing the keys over to someone new. Scott VanValkenburg opened Fisherman's Corner off Highway 53 in 1985, and…

City of Superior Announces Broadband Expansion Plan

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- The need for strong high-speed internet has been growing over the years, especially in communities like Superior. And with more people going virtual during the pandemic, the need is even more important for…

New London Café Stays Busy During Pandemic

DULUTH, Minn.- Staff at New London Café on East Superior Street say business has really been picking up since they reopened about five months ago. We caught up with their head cook who says…

High School League Seeks Relief From Masks In Outdoor Sports

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota State High School League board asked state health officials Thursday to allow spring sports athletes to compete outdoors without wearing masks. The recommendation by the league’s sports medicine advisory committee applies only to actual competition.…

Midday Update 4-15-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, April 15, 2021.s

Northland Newborns 4-15-21

Every Thursday morning on FOX 21 Local News from 7 – 9 a.m., we’re teaming up with Essentia Health to showcase Northland Newborns. Calling all proud parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles! Email a…

Homeless Americans Finally Getting a Chance at COVID-19 Shot

(AP) - Homeless Americans who have been left off priority lists for coronavirus vaccinations — or even bumped aside as states shifted eligibility to older age groups — are finally getting their shots as vaccine supplies increase. While the U.S.…

Closing Arguments to Begin Monday in Chauvin Trial

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The defense at the murder trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd has rested its case without putting Chauvin on the stand, wrapping up after two days of testimony to the prosecution’s…

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