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Biden Says U.S. To Hit 100 Million Virus Goal on Friday

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the U.S. closing in on President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus vaccinations weeks ahead of his target date, officials say the nation is now in a position to help supply neighbors Canada and…

IRS Will Delay Tax Filing Due Date Until May 17

(AP) - The IRS will delay the traditional April 15 tax filing due date until May 17 to cope with added duties and provide Americans more flexibility. The IRS announced the decision Wednesday and said it would provide further guidance…

10th Juror Picked, Lawyers Clash Over Expert in Floyd Trial

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors at the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death want a judge to allow expert testimony about how people react to traumatic events. A prosecutor said Thursday that a forensic psychiatrist…

Pizza Ranch Anticipates 'Early Summer' Opening

DULUTH, Minn. - Pizza Ranch is closing in on an official opening day, according to its new official Duluth Facebook page. The restaurant says they are "making progress" at the former Lucky's 13 Pub location in the Miller Hill Mall…

Duluth City Councilor Sipress Will Not Seek Re-Election

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth City Councilor Joel Sipress announced Thursday that he will not seek re-election. Sipress has served two terms representing Duluth's 2nd District. “Serving the people of Duluth’s Second District as their representative in city government has been…

Midday Update 3-18-21

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Mar. 18, 2021.

Advocates Push for Changes to Minnesota’s Predatory Registry

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) — Advocates in Minnesota are pushing the legislators to remove most juveniles from the state’s predatory registry, arguing that it makes it difficult for young people to overcome societal barriers. The state’s Predatory Offender Registry has more…

Morning Update 3-18-21

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Mar. 18, 2021.

US Jobless Claims Rise to 770,000 With Layoffs Still High

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week to 770,000, a sign that layoffs remain high even as much of the U.S. economy is steadily recovering from the coronavirus recession. Thursday’s report from the Labor…

Gordy's Hi-Hat Getting Ready to Open Next Week

CLOQUET, Minn.-With the weather starting to warm up, that means Gordy's Hi-Hat will be opening soon. Gordy's will open March 24th for its 61st season. In what's become a tradition, Northlanders always line up on…

T-Shirt and Hoodie Fundraiser to Honor K-9 Luna

DULUTH, Minn. - One local business has begun a fundraiser for the Northland K-9 Foundation in honor of K-9 Luna Who was killed in the line of duty last month. Advantage Emblem is making commemorative…

Tourism in Superior Rising Above the Pandemic

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The pandemic hit the tourism industry hard throughout the region and Superior is not exempt. However, the industry itself is now rising above and is recovering better than expected. With Superior…

Wisconsin Judge Charged With Seven Child Pornography Counts

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled a Wisconsin judge from the bench after he was charged with multiple counts of possession of child pornography. State Department of Justice attorneys filed seven felony counts against Milwaukee…

Officials: Violent Extremists Pose ‘Elevated Threat’ to US

WASHINGTON (AP) — Violent extremists motivated by political grievances and racial biases pose an “elevated threat” to the U.S. homeland. That’s according to an unclassified intelligence report released more than two months after a violent mob of insurrectionists stormed the…

Minnesota to receive $81 million from 1998 tobacco lawsuit

MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota has settled its lawsuit against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco and ITG Brands over payments from the landmark 1998 agreement and should receive at least $81 million. State Attorney General Keith Ellison said Wednesday that annual payments to the state are expected to be “at least $10 million for the foreseeable future.” The money will go into the state’s…

Cocktails to Go Would Be Legal in Wisconsin Under Bill

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Bars and restaurants could sell cocktails and glasses of wine to go under a bill the state Assembly approved Wednesday. The bipartisan measure has been pushed by bar and restaurant owners since the pandemic began as…

Midday Update 3-17-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2021. Have a great day!

Officials: Wisconsin Man Kills 2 Co-Workers, Later Dies

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A worker shot and killed two colleagues at a supermarket distribution center near Milwaukee before crashing his vehicle during a police pursuit and then killing himself, a union official and police said Wednesday. The attacks happened Tuesday…

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