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Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Baldwin Wins Reelection By Defeating A Trump-Backed Opponent

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin won a third term, delivering a victory for Democrats in the swing state that President-elect Donald Trump carried on Tuesday. Baldwin defeated Republican challenger Eric Hovde, a bank owner and real estate investor endorsed by Trump. Hovde has not conceded the race, which was within the 1-percentage point margin that would allow…

Democrats Hoped Harris Would Rescue Them, On Wednesday, She Called Trump To Concede

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris called President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to concede the election and congratulate him on his victory, according to a senior adviser to the vice president. The aide, who declined to be identified discussing a private conversation, said Harris talked about the need for a peaceful transfer of power. Harris, once viewed as a potential savior for the Democratic Party…

Donald Trump wins US presidency, GOP reclaims Senate majority

Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency.

  WASHINGTON, D.C.– Republicans reclaimed control of the Senate, picking up seats in West Virginia and Ohio. Top House races are focused in New York and California, where Democrats are trying to claw back some of the 10 or so seats where Republicans have made surprising gains in recent years. With their victories, several candidates are set to be firsts….

FOX 21’s Local Election Coverage

FOX 21’s Emily Halling, Lucretia Free and Maria Vollom covered key races in Minnesota for the 2024 election. Below are clips of brief interactions with each candidate.   United States Representative District 8 JEN SCHULTZ PETE STAUBER State House District 3B NATALIE ZELEZNIKAR MARK MUNGER County Commissioner District 3 ASHLEY GRIMM   JANET KENNEDY   State Representative District 8A MARK…

Minnesota General Election Results

Below are the results of the key candidate races for the 2024 Minnesota General Election. The results are coming from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website. United States Senator race: Republican Party: Royce White 1,287,409 votes, 40.46% Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party: Amy Klobuchar (Incumbent) 1,788,632 votes, 56.21% United States Representative District 8: Republican Party: Pete Stauber (Incumbent) 247,513 votes, 58.28% DFL Party:…

Wisconsin General Election Results

Below are the results of the key races happening in the 2024 Wisconsin General Election. Results are coming from the Douglas County, Ashland County, Bayfield County, and Iron County Wisconsin’s websites. United States Senator: Republican Party: Eric Hovde 1,635,021; 48% Democratic Party: Tammy Baldwin (Incumbent) 1,662,072 votes 49% United States Representative District 7: Republican Party: Tom Tiffany (Incumbent) 274,110 votes 63%…

Superior Middle School Hosts First Mock Election

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Young students got to experience what it is like to head to the polls on Election Day. Superior Middle School hosted its first mock election. The younger voters getting to experience what the voting process is like and just how important it is to make your voice heard. Students were able to fill out the exact same…

Investigation of Superior Police Officer Leads to Dismissal of 40 Criminal Cases

Dist. Atty. Mark Fruehauf said he discovered serious inconsistencies between the officer's written report and body camera evidence.

SUPERIOR, Wis. — A Superior police officer is no longer on the force after Douglas County District Attorney Mark Fruehauf discovered the officer may have intentionally lied on a police report to raise a suspect’s charges to a felony. As FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports, Fruehauf has been forced to dismiss 40 criminal cases because of credibility concerns involving the…

Duluth Tenant Advocacy Group

Advocacy group holds public launch at City Hall

DULUTH, Minn. – A tenant advocacy group holds a launch event at Duluth City Hall on Wednesday. Duluth Tenants, a group stemming from the Super PAC TakeAction Minnesota, held an event on steps of City Hall to announce their launch. Activists and community members shared their own experiences struggling with high rent, insecure housing, and uncaring landlords and property management…

City Of Duluth Statement Ahead Of First Measurable Snowfall Of Season

“The City of Duluth is monitoring the winter weather forecast. Street maintenance crews will be out plowing snow and clearing ice from roadways as conditions demand. Roads are expected to become slippery with the mixed precipitation forecast for the region in the earlier morning. While currently only one to three inches of snow seem most likely for the City of…

Former Two Harbors Mayor Dies

Randy Bolen, former mayor of Two Harbors, has died. Bolen, 48, died Oct. 22 with his parents by his side. His cause of death has not been published. According to his family, Bolen filled his life with service to his community, he was a part of the Two Harbors City Council, worked as an engineer for the Canadian National Railroad…

Coffee Conversation: Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert was on the FOX 21 morning show Tuesday to talk about his 10 months on the job.  Click the videos below to hear the wide-ranging conversation of topics and issues. Part 1: Part 2:       Categories: Coffee Conversation, Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Political, Public Safety

Coffee Conversation: St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay

DULUTH, Minn. — St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay was on the morning show Tuesday to talk about his nearly two years on the job, including what changes he believes needs to happen at the state capitol to make it easier to recruit talent. Part 1:   Part 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Crime, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Political,…

Hundreds Of Ballots Are Destroyed After Fires Are Set In Ballot Drop Boxes In Oregon And Washington

SEATTLE (AP) — Authorities were investigating Monday after early morning fires were set in ballot drop boxes in Portland, Oregon, and in nearby Vancouver, Washington, where hundreds of ballots were destroyed. The Portland Police Bureau reported that officers and firefighters responded to a fire in one ballot drop box at about 3:30 a.m. and determined an incendiary device had been…

Remembering Senator Paul Wellstone 22 Years Later

EVELETH, Minn.– Nearly 2 dozen people gathered Friday from Duluth, the Iron Range, and even the Twin Cities, reminisced and connect with one another about one senator who touched the lives of many, as well as the loved ones who died alongside him. “I just thought he was an amazing lawmaker with great energy. He stood for progressive values. Which…

DECC $1M Line Of Credit Untouched, Not Extended; Board Celebrates New Revenue

DULUTH, Minn. — It’s been exactly one year since Duluth city councilors said they were blindsided by a $1 million emergency line of credit request from the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC). But on Tuesday, the DECC board publicly celebrated that not a dime of the line of credit had been touched, and new revenue is up. Board President Peter…

Early Voting Begins in Wisconsin

SUPERIOR, Wis.– Early voting has begun in Superior exactly two weeks before Election Day. This year, there are now three different places to cast votes in Superior. You can find them at the Bong Musuem, fire department headquarters and the Government Center. Voting is taking place Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. At a press event today,…

Former U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan Dies at 80

The DFL Rep. is remembered for his spread-out, but impactful, political tenure

DULUTH, Minn. – A figure known for his dedication to the state and district he represented, Former Minnesota Rep. Rick Nolan has died at the age of 80. Nolan’s first stint in politics lasted from 1969 to 1985, during which he served in the Minnesota and U.S. House of Representatives. His political career wouldn’t resume until several decades later when…

Former Minnesota Rep. Rick Nolan Dies

DULUTH, Minn. — Former Minnesota Representative Rick Nolan has passed away. The Minnesota DFL announcing the news Friday morning. Nolan was 80 years old. Nolan served as the U.S. Representative from Minnesota’s 8th congressional district from 2013 to 2019. He previously served Minnesota’s 6th congressional district from 1975 to 1981. There is no word on the cause of death. A…

Duluth CAO: Outside Atty To Review Mayor’s Girlfriend’s Involvement In City Business

The city of Duluth’s chief administrative officer, David Montgomery, provided an update Monday night on the internal investigation involving Mayor Roger Reinert’s girlfriend and former campaign manager directly handling city business since he took office in January. At Tuesday’s city council meeting, Montgomery said the internal review by the City Attorney’s Office has been completed. But for full transparency purposes,…

Sen. Bernie Sanders Campaigns for Harris and Walz in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. — People packed the auditorium at Superior High School as U.S Senator and former Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders took to the stage. The Senator is campaigning for the Democratic party’s presidential ticket in battleground states. Sanders encouraged Wisconsin voters to support Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in the upcoming election. In his speech, Sanders…

UMD Hosts “VoterPalooza” to Encourage Student Voter Registration

DULUTH, Minn.– With every presidential election, there is always a push to get as many registered as possible. And this is especially true with college students. Students packed the halls today at UMD for the VoterPalooza. The goal is to help get students informed and ready for the upcoming election. As well as get them registered to vote right on…

Man Arrested After Allegedly Threatening To ‘Shoot Up’ Minneapolis Synagogue

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man was arrested after allegedly threatening to “shoot up” a Minneapolis synagogue, officials announced on Saturday. Staff at Temple Israel reported to the Minneapolis Police Department on Sept. 11 that they had received several phone calls from a person threatening to “shoot up” the synagogue. Then on Thursday, a special police detail assigned provide extra…

Walz And Vance Will Meet In Their First And Possibly Only Vice Presidential Debate

Fox 21 News will air this 90-minute debate tonight starting at 8 p.m. Our newscast will begin at 9:30 p.m. because of this.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tim Walz and JD Vance will meet for their first and possibly only vice presidential debate Tuesday, in what could be the last debate for both campaigns to argue their case before the election. The debate in New York hosted by CBS News will give Vance, a Republican freshman senator from Ohio, and Walz, a two-term Democratic governor of Minnesota, the chance…

Duluth Mayor Comm. Team Mum On Internal Review Process; 3 Of 9 Councilors Respond

DULUTH, Minn. — There were still unanswered questions Monday from Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert’s communication team and most city councilors about an internal review involving the mayor’s girlfriend and former campaign manager directly handling city business since he took office in January. On Thursday, Sept. 26, FOX 21 asked multiple questions following up on the mayor’s announcement Wednesday in a…

Senator Takes Issue of Rural EMS to D.C.

DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota lawmakers in Washington last week, drew attention to improving Emergency Medical Services across the state. Meeting with White House officials and congressional delegations, a task force of state politicians worked to get federal funding to address lapses in the state’s EMS. For one member of the group, Minnesota’s 3rd District State Senator Grant Hauschild, representing a…

Mayor Issues Statement About Girlfriend’s Duluth City Hall Involvement; Internal Review Underway

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert responded Wednesday to recent media reports that accuse his girlfriend and former campaign manager of directly handling city business since he took office in January. “I want to assure you that this administration is committed to serving the people of Duluth in an ethical and transparent manner, and yes, Amber is my partner,”…

State Labor Federation Convenes at DECC

DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota AFL-CIO hosted their biennial state convention at the DECC. Since Sunday delegates have been gathering to discuss issue resolutions, approve political candidate endorsements, learn recent trends in union organizing, and more. They have also invited speakers and political candidates to share their platforms. “Well, labor has a strong history in the 8th district. It was…

Early Voting Begins for Minnesotans

Minnesota has some of the earliest absentee voting in the country

DULUTH, Minn. – Voters across Minnesota can begin casting their absentee ballots for president, today. That’s right, with 46 days until the presidential election, Minnesota and South Dakota allow their residents to vote earlier than in any other state. Early voting became increasingly popular during the 2020 General Elections, that occurred in the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic. With lockdowns…

Gov. Evers Visits UWS

Gov. Evers continues tour of public universities

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Another governor made a stop in the northland today. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers visited the University of Wisconsin Superior as part of his state-wide tour of public universities. Evers met with students, toured the school’s nearly complete stadium, and discussed his plans to address funding shortfalls within the UW school system. According to the Wisconsin Policy Forum,…

Gov. Walz Brings Dems’ 2024 Campaign Through Northland

Govenor tries to go "from Midwest nice to Midwest vice"

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Minnesota Governor, and vice-presidential candidate, Tim Walz brings the 2024 Democratic presidential campaign through the northland. Hundreds of supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz’s journey to the White House, filed into the University of Wisconsin Superior’s Marcovich Wellness Center, yesterday. State and local political figures like Superior’s Mayor Jim Paine, and Wisconsin Secretary…

Presidential Debate Watch Party

Douglas County Democrats host watch party for Presidential Debate

DULUTH, Minn. – New stage, new hosts, and one new candidate. It was the second Presidential Debate tonight, but the first between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Haris. To watch their party’s new nominee, members of Douglas County Democrats held a watch party at their headquarters in Superior. Despite the change in candidates since the previous debate,…

How To Watch The Presidential Debate Between Trump And Harris

WASHINGTON (AP) — The second general election debate of the 2024 campaign season is here, but it’s the first matchup for the current nominees. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are taking part in Tuesday night’s debate in Philadelphia. After a disastrous performance in the first general election debate of this cycle in June, President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid, upending the campaign in…

Mayor Reinert Directs Internal Review Post Fish Kill In Tischer Creek

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert said on Sunday that he has directed internal leadership to review all procedures and training to figure out how 1.7 million gallons of treated drinking water got into Tischer Creek in August, ending with the killing of more than 1,000 fish. Reinert took to social media Sunday to say the city’s drinking water…

Public Hearing Mon., Sept. 9 On SWL&P’s Proposed Rate Increases

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Residents in Superior are invited to a public hearing Monday involving rate increases proposed by Superior Water Light and Power (SWL&P). The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is hosting the public hearing at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Government Center in Superior, room 270.  The overall proposed increase is 5.9%, or about $7.3 million. This…

Sharp Divisions Persist Over Walz’s Response To Riots After George Floyd’s Murder

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz faced the biggest crisis of his political career when Minnesota’s two largest cities erupted in protests and riots after a white Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd. The Black man’s murder in 2020 sparked a nationwide reckoning over racial discrimination and police misconduct. His death, and its complicated aftermath, tested Walz’s leadership at one…

Press Conference Highlights Small Business Plans for Harris & Walz

SUPERIOR, Wis.– A press conference highlighting the importance of small business communities took place in Superior today. Earlier this week, the Harris and Walz campaign announced a ten-fold increase proposal in the small business tax deduction for startup costs. They hope this plan will be a game changer for entrepreneurs with dreams of starting up a business of their own….

Sixth Judicial District Candidates Announced

DULUTH, Minn. — Recommendations for the Sixth Judicial District judge seat have been announced. The Commission on Judicial Selection making the announcement Tuesday. There are 3 candidates up for consideration. Jeffrey Boucher: Jeffrey Boucher is the chief deputy attorney of the Carlton County Attorney’s Office, where he manages adult criminal prosecutions, complex violent felonies, and financial crimes. He serves as…

Council Discusses Encampments

A much quieter council meeting this week, as long-term homeless response is still a hope.

DULUTH, Minn.– Earlier this month the homeless encampment outside Duluth City Hall was shut down, making for a packed City Council meeting with strong voices on all sides of the issue. Monday’s City Council meeting on encampment response, however, was much quieter, with much of the speaking done by Duluth Fire Department and Union Gospel Mission officials. The two, along…

George Santos Due In Court, Expected To Plead Guilty In Fraud Case, AP Source Says

(AP) — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is due in court Monday afternoon, and a person familiar with the matter has said the New York Republican is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case. The person could not publicly discuss details of the plea and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Santos and his attorneys…

Thousands Of Activists Expected In Chicago For DNC

(AP) CHICAGO (AP) — Thousands of activists are expected to converge on Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention, hoping to call attention to abortion rights, economic injustice and the war in Gaza. While Vice President Kamala Harris has energized crowds of supporters as she prepares to accept the Democratic nomination, progressive activists maintain their mission remains the same….

Wisconsin Voters Reject GOP-Written Ballot Measures, US Senate Race Set With Hovde’s Primary Win

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin voters on Tuesday rejected Republican-authored ballot questions that would have limited the governor’s power to spend federal money that comes to the state for such things as disaster relief, a big win for Democrats who mobilized against them. In Wisconsin’s closely watched U.S. Senate race, Republican businessman Eric Hovde, who was endorsed by Donald Trump, easily won the…

Minnesota Primary Election Results

Below are the results of the 2024 Minnesota Primary Election. These are coming from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website. United States Senator race: Republican Party: Loner Blue- 733 votes, 1.67% Royce White- 15,732 votes, 35.89% Alycia R. Gruenhagen- 4,446 votes, 10.14% John Berman- 3,566 votes, 8.13% Joe Fraser- 11,309 votes, 25.8% Patrick D. Munro- 2,134 votes, 4.87% Christopher Seymore…

Wisconsin Primary Election Results

Below are the results of the 2024 Wisconsin Primary Election. Results are coming from the Douglas County Wisconsin’s website. United States Senator race: Republican Party: Charles Barman- 40,986 votes, 7.4% Eric Hovde- 476,857 votes, 86.3% Rejani Raveendran- 34,587 votes, 6.3% Democratic Party: Tammy Baldwin (Incumbent) United States Representative District 7: Republican Party: Tom Tiffany (Incumbent) Democratic Party: Kyle Kilbourn- 32,920…

Minnesota Primary Election Preview

Tuesday’s primary elections have some key seats up for grabs in Minnesota, such as United States Senator along with a 6th District Judge spot. United States Senator race: Republican Party: Loner Blue Royce White                 Alycia R. Gruenhagen John Berman                 Joe Fraser Patrick D. Munro…

Wisconsin Primary Election Preview

Tuesday’s primary elections have some key seats up for grabs in Wisconsin, such as United States Senator and Wisconsin State Assembly District’s spots. United States Senator race: Republican Party: Charles Barman Eric Hovde Rejani Raveendran Democratic Party: Tammy Baldwin (Incumbent) United States Representative District 7: Republican Party: Tom Tiffany (Incumbent) Democratic Party: Kyle Kilbourn Elsa Duranceau        …

Wisconsin Capitol Police Decline To Investigate Leak Of State Supreme Court Abortion Order

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Capitol Police have declined to investigate the leak of a state Supreme Court abortion order in June citing a conflict of interest, but the court’s chief justice told The Associated Press she is pursuing other options. Chief Justice Annette Ziegler told AP via email on Thursday that she continues “to pursue other means in an…

Walz ‘Misspoke’ In 2018 Reference To ‘Weapons of War, That I Carried In War,’ Harris Campaign Says

PHOENIX (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic candidate for vice president, “misspoke” in a 2018 video about “weapons of war that I carried in war,” a Harris-Walz campaign spokesperson said Saturday. Republicans, including the vice presidential nominee, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, began questioning Walz’s military record after Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate for president, named the…

Harris, Trump Agree To Presidential Debate Sept. 10

Courtesy: AP PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump recommitted to debating Vice President Kamala Harris after recently backing out, holding a lengthy news conference Thursday in which he taunted his new rival, boasted of his crowd on Jan. 6, 2021, and lashed out at questions about the enthusiasm her campaign has been generating. As the Republican presidential nominee addressed…