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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…

Morning 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.

Ex-Minnesota Cop Faces Hearing In Shooting Of Daunte Wright

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) -- A former Minnesota police officer faces her first court appearance in the traffic-stop shooting of Black motorist Daunte Wright that has engulfed a small Minneapolis suburb in four straight days of bitter conflict between protesters…

Us Jobless Claims Plunge to 576,000, Lowest Since Pandemic

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession. The Labor Department said Thursday that applications plummeted…

UMD Seeks Funds to Modernize Science Building

DULUTH, Minn.-Plans are now in the works to modernize UMD's 70-year-old science building. The college is now asking the state to kick in $1.6 million with the university dedicating $800,000 for the project, to…

Denfeld Student Picked to be Freedom Writer

DULUTH, Minn.- A Denfeld High School junior has been selected to be one of 50 student authors for the next book published on behalf of the Freedom Writers. Chales Mims has been selected to…

Duluth Police Unit Assists in Community Cleanup

DULUTH, Minn-Members of DPD’s Community Oriented Policing Unit were out cleaning up property near Duluth Gospel Tabernacle this morning. During spring as the snow melts, the unit is made aware of city property that needs…

Restaurant Leaders Optimistic About Summer Season

DULUTH, Minn. -- Members of the area restaurant community came together Wednesday for a Zoom discussion to talk about the summer season. They also spoke about what things worked for them during the pandemic. Some…

Duluth East Student Charged In Ammunition Scare

DULUTH, Minn. - The student accused of bringing ammunition to Duluth East High School and forcing a lockdown there is now charged with a felony. The 16-year-old boy, who authorities previously said was 17 in error, was in the Arrowhead…

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