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Wisconsin Suspends Johnson & Johnson Shots

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin health officials told vaccinators on Tuesday to suspend the use of the Johnson & Johnson shot amid fears the shots may cause blood clots. The Centers for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administration…

UPDATE: Duluth East High School Lockdown Lifted

DULUTH, Minn. - Just before 1:00 p.m. the lockdown at Duluth East High School has been lifted and they are continuing with the school day. DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth East high school went into lockdown Tuesday morning after school staff…

Midday Update 4-13-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

Pressure Builds to Fire Minnesota Officer Who Killed Wright

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — The pressure built Tuesday to fire the suburban Minneapolis police officer who killed a 20-year-old Black man during an altercation after a traffic stop, a shooting authorities said was a tragic mistake but that family…

Defense Begins Case Against Ex-Cop in George Floyd’s Death

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The defense began its case Tuesday at the murder trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin, seizing on a 2019 confrontation between police and George Floyd in which Floyd suffered dangerously high blood pressure and confessed to heavy…

Duluth Denfeld, East Plan for In-Person Graduation Ceremonies

DULUTH, Minn. - Officials at Denfeld and Duluth East say they are planning in-person graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2021. Both schools are considering multiple options to accommodate for COVID-19 safety concerns. “Our principals and school staff are working…

Morning Update 4-13-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

US Recommends ‘Pause’ for J&J Vaccine Over Clot Reports

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in the administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots. In a joint statement Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Festival by the Lake Event Seeking Vendors

DULUTH, Minn. - One upcoming event in Duluth during the heart of summer is currently looking for vendors. Festival by the Lake - previously called the Taste of Duluth - is currently looking for…

Phase 4 of Superior Street Construction Begins

DULUTH, Minn.-The final phase of the Superior Street reconstruction project began today. Phase 4 of Superior Street reconstruction will be done in two parts, which include finishing vault work and installing concrete roadways, sidewalks,…

New COVID Vaccination Site Opens in Eveleth

EVELETH, Minn.- A new vaccination clinic has opened on the Iron Range. Scenic Rivers Health Services opened their vaccination site about two weeks ago in Eveleth. The goal of the clinic is to serve the…

CDC Chief Urges Michigan to ‘Close Things Down’ Amid Spike

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Michigan should "close things down" to help address surging coronavirus infections. Dr. Rochelle Walensky's statement Monday comes as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer instead urges people to…

Police Report Multiple Victims in Tennessee School Shooting

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Multiple people including a police officer were shot Monday at a high school in the east Tennessee city of Knoxville, authorities said, adding that the scene had been secured. The Knoxville Police Department tweeted that authorities…

Twins, Wolves, Wild Postpone Games Following Police Shooting

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Wild, and Minnesota Timberwolves postponed games scheduled for Monday because of safety concerns following the fatal police shooting of a Black man and the potential for unrest in the area. Major League Baseball’s…

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