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Knocking Doors for Voting Youth

Duluth, Minn- This is the first year where millennial voters are projected to outnumber baby boomers in the state's November general election. Some young Minnesotans are taking to the streets to get their…

City Officials say Summer is a Busy Time for Public Nuisance Violations

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Summer is a time for yard work for some and for the city of Superior it's a busy time ensuring lots are cleaned up. Items such as mattresses and couches…

What to Know before the Primary Election

DULUTH, Minn.- It's primary election Tuesday, as candidates in many big races will be finalized for the general election in November. With several major statewide races in both Wisconsin and Minnesota,…

Lawmakers vow Action on Google Location Tracking

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Google records your movements even when you explicitly tell it not to. An Associated Press investigation shows that using Google services on Android devices and iPhones allows the company to record your whereabouts as you go…

Immigrations Audits Affect Dozens of Minnesota Businesses

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A St. Paul baking company that shuttered after an immigration audit is among nearly three dozen Minnesota businesses U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has targeted since President Donald Trump took office. ICE audited as least…

Midday Update 8-13-18

Florida Parking lot Shooter Charged in “Stand Your Ground” Case

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Florida prosecutors have charged a white man in the death of an unarmed black man whose videotaped shooting in a store parking lot has revived debate over Florida’s “stand your ground” law. The Pinellas County…

St. Cloud Woman Fatally Struck While Walking on Street

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) - St. Cloud police say a woman has died after she was struck by a car as she walked on a city street. Officers were called to the crash on Saturday afternoon. Police say the 59-year-old…

Getting Groovy with Ely's Spiritwood "Forget Me Not" Foundation

ELY, Minn. - The Spiritwood 'Forget Me Not' Foundation is committed to supporting organizations that enhance the quality of life of those afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of…

Duluth to Host All City Senior Picnic Once Again

DULUTH, Minn. - Registration is now open for seniors in the City of Duluth to sign up for the All City Senior Picnic. The event was last held in…

Trump Tweets About Harley-Davidson Boycott

NEW YORK (AP) - President Donald Trump is backing calls for a Harley-Davidson boycott amid an ongoing steel tariff dispute. Harley-Davidson drew Trump's wrath in June after the manufacturer announced it is moving production of motorcycles sold in Europe to…

Morning Update 8-13-18

Fire Causes Damage to Billings Park Motel

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Fire crews in Superior responded to a report of smoke coming from the Billings Park Motel Sunday night. Smoke could be seen coming out of a vent in the roof at the motel located at 3411 Belknap…

Minnesota Deputies Rescue Women 'Stranded' on Unicorn Raft

https://twitter.com/ChisagoCountySO/status/1028410586382716928 STARK, Minn. (AP) - It was not a fairy tale, but a rescue on a Minnesota lake did involve a rainbow unicorn. A sheriff's deputy and a reserve deputy from the Chisago County Sheriff's Office spotted a group of…

KQDS Fox21 Broadcast Frequency Changes in Virginia, International Falls

DULUTH, Minn. - On 8/14/18, television translator stations K47IR-D located in Virginia and K45JD-D located in International Falls, MN, which rebroadcasts the programming of FOX21 KQDS-TV in Duluth, MN will change its broadcast frequency (channel number) as part of the…

Lake Superior Chainsaw Sculpture Championship Crowns a Winner

SUPERIOR, Wis. - All weekend long, world-class carvers have been creating chainsaw sculptures on Barker's Island in Superior. Ten competitive carvers were given twenty-three hours to create chainsaw sculpture masterpieces. After they…

Paws, Pins and Pints Parades Pooches

Duluth, Minn.- The dogs took over Duluth to bowl and have a few drinks --at least their owners did. It's all part of the "Paws, Pins and Pints" fundraising event at Country Lanes…

Sami Soiree of Culture and Fun

Duluth, Minn.- Duluth was the center of a cultural congregation this weekend. The Sami Cultural center of North America hosted a gathering for North American Sami at the Lafayette Community Center. Sami…

At Home, At Rest, At Peace

Superior, WI- After 67 years missing, the remains of Korean War veteran Rufus Ketchum of Superior are finally back home, before officially being laid to rest. On Sunday the Blatnik Bridge carried more…

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested In Tri-Towers Stabbing

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth police told FOX 21 Sunday they have made an arrest in a stabbing that happened over the weekend. The man arrested is believed to be the person who stabbed another man multiple times Saturday at Duluth's…

Ellison Denies Abuse Allegations From Ex-Girlfriend

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - An ex-girlfriend of U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison has accused the Minnesota Democrat of emotional and physical abuse. Ellison says it never happened. The allegations surfaced Saturday night from Karen Monahan after her son alleged in a Facebook…