Staff safety concerns forced temporary closure of two Duluth library branches
DULUTH, Minn. -- FOX 21 has learned safety concerns by Duluth public library staff forced the closure of the downtown and West Duluth branches Friday and…
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Chum holds annual homeless memorial vigil
DULUTH, Minn. -- A solemn tradition continued for the Chum drop-in center in Duluth as the organization held its annual Homeless Memorial Vigil. Many attendees marched from Chum's building on…
Office of Inspector General Coordinating Council established to combat fraud
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is putting more resources toward preventing fraud across state, instead of being reactive. In September, the Office of…
Minnesota Power terminates partnership with proposed NTEC in Superior
DULUTH, Minn. -- Minnesota Power has officially terminated its partnership with the proposed natural gas power plant in Superior known as NTEC. Minnesota Power said “permitting and litigation delays” around…
Pete Stauber expresses concerns over newly proposed Canadian border crossing rules
DULUTH, Min. - Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), Senator Kevin Cramer (ND), and Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01) on Friday, December 19, 2026 sent a letter to the Canadian government inquiring about new border crossing rules that were just announced. Canada Border…
Duluth Public Schools Superintendent releases statement in response to ICE being in Twin Ports-area
DULUTH, Min,. - Duluth Public Schools Superintendent John Magas sent a message to parents in the district titled, "Our Commitment to Student Safety and Belonging." The statement said in part, "We understand that many…
Canada Border Services changing remote border crossing procedures
DULUTH, Min & OTTAWA - The Canada Border Services Agency is introducing new telephone reporting border crossings for remotes areas of US - Canadian border crossing. Effective September 14, 2026 the old Remote…
About half of Medicaid's $18B in claims paid to Minnesota programs may be fraudulent, official says
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — About half or more…
Trump's handpicked board votes to rename Washington performing arts center the Trump-Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald…
Prosecutor says 14 Minnesota programs are targeted for fraud and the state is swamped with crime
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — At least 14…
Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children
President Donald Trump speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, in Washington, as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., left, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services…
Two Harbors resident, Rich Tru announces campaign for Minnesota House District 3B
TWO HARBORS, Minn. -- Two Harbors Resident Rich Tru has announced he is running for a seat in Minnesota House District 3 B. The campaign soft-launched in November, with the official announcement on Thursday.…
Senate passes $901 billion defense bill that pushes Hegseth for boat strike video
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate gave final passage to an annual military policy bill Wednesday that will authorize $901 billion in defense programs while pressuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to provide lawmakers with video of strikes on alleged drug boats in international water…
Mayor Roger Reinert responds to 2026 tax levy changes
DULUTH , Minn. -- Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert has responded to the passing of Duluth's 2026 budget. Monday, the Duluth City Council approved the 2026 property tax levy and budget. During the meeting, the City Council increased the levy to…
Trial set to begin for Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant evade federal authorities
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Federal prosecutors were set to start presenting their case Monday against a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal authorities. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan's trial on obstruction…
