Cooper Elementary Begins To Rebuild After Fire
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A fire earlier this month has threatened the opening date for the newly constructed Cooper Elementary School in Superior. Now the district is trying to get back on track,…
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More Medical Services Available in Ashland
ASHLAND Wis.- The Ashland community now has better access to medical specialists. St.Luke’s celebrated its new Chequamegon Clinic building on Wednesday, April 25th. Medical professionals say the larger space has been a long…
Walk through Ashland School District's Phase Two Construction
ASHLAND, Wis.- The Ashland School District is undergoing infrastructure renovations. Construction began last April after the $34 million referendum passed. FOX21's getting a look at phase two of the project at the high school.…
Wheel Fun Rentals Closed for Summer
DULUTH, Minn. - Canal Park visitors looking to rent a cycle or bicycle to cruise Canal Park this summer will unfortunately have to wait. Wheel Fun Rentals posted…
Ronny Jackson Said to Have Crashed car While Drunk
WASHINGTON (AP) - A summary of allegations against President Donald Trump’s pick to head the Department of Veterans Affairs says he recklessly prescribed drugs, had his own private stock of controlled substances and got drunk and crashed a government car.…
Health Officials Warn of Measles Exposure in SE Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - State health officials are warning residents of southeastern Minnesota about possible exposure to measles. The Minnesota Department of Health learned this week that a non-Minnesota resident with confirmed measles traveled through Minnesota from another state.…
Former Police Officer Named as Serial Killer
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A suspected California serial killer who committed at least 12 homicides and 45 rapes throughout the state in the 1970s and ’80s was identified Wednesday as a former police officer, an official said. A law enforcement…
‘Major Announcement’ Planned on Elusive Serial Killer
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in California plan to make a “major announcement” in the case of an elusive serial killer they say committed at least 12 homicides, 45 rapes and dozens of burglaries across the state in the 1970s…
Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad Calls for More Volunteers
DULUTH, Minn. - History will be chugging down the tracks once again this summer as the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad enters its 38th season. The original LS&M built the first railroad into Duluth in the 1870s. Train rides are…
Pence in Wisconsin for Fundraiser, tax Forum
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Vice President Mike Pence returns to Wisconsin to host a fundraiser for Gov. Scott Walker while also touting the Republican tax overhaul at a forum with an official from Foxconn. The Pence events in Milwaukee on Wednesday…
Midday Update 4-25-18
An update on local news and weather.
Olympic Gold Medalists Shuster and Duggan Attend State Dinner
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Olympic gold medalists John Shuster and Meghan Duggan were in attendance last night at the State Dinner at the White House. Shuster and Duggan made sure to bring along their gold medals to show off to guests.…
Morning Update 4-25-18
An update on local news and weather.
Out with the Snow in with the Campers
DULUTH, Minn.-The Buffalo Valley Campground, is open all year-round but excitement is blooming, as they prepare for the busy season. Located just 10 miles outside of Duluth, the campground is packed…
Parents sue Over Child Protection Laws in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A group of parents is suing state and county child protection agencies in Minnesota, alleging children are illegally being removed from homes. The civil rights lawsuit filed Tuesday claims the state's child protection laws are overly broad…
Animal Answers: Jimmy's Road to Recovery
DULUTH, Minn. - It can happen in the blink of an eye, one small accident or medical condition leading to a potentially life changing diagnosis. Right now, there’s a dachshund in Duluth…
Ohio School District Allows Teachers, Staff to Carry Weapons
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) - A school board at a southwest Ohio district where a student shot and wounded two classmates has voted to allow teachers and staff to carry weapons. WLWT-TV reports the Madison Local School District board voted unanimously…
Fond Du Lac College is Helping Connect Students with Local Jobs
CLOQUET, Minn.- One local college is helping health and nursing students get a foot in the door for jobs after graduation. Fond Du Lac Community College is hosting…
Remembering the 1918 Moose Lake Fire
MOOSE LAKE, Minn.-The tragic fire that struck Moose Lake back in 1918 is being remembered by a new mural. Local artist Brian Olson painted the mural on the Moose Lake Area…
Superior Battalion Chief Erik Sutton's Death Ruled Suicide
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The city of Superior has released the cause of death of its beloved battalion chief, Erik Sutton. Mayor Jim Paine said Sutton's death is a result of suicide after a long struggle with mental illness. Sutton “ultimately…
Nephew Accused of Murdering Uncle in Carlton County
PROGRESS TOWNSHIP, Minn.- A Bayfield man is facing charges of murder and attempted murder after a shooting in Carlton County over the weekend that involved the suspect's uncle and cousin. Investigators believe…
Housing Forum Addresses Needs in Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. - Experts say there is not enough housing for the growing workforce in Minnesota. Members of the Governor's Housing Task Force met with Northeastern Minnesota housing leaders at the…
Shooting Victim Andrew Gokee Remembered
PROGRESS TOWNSHIP, Minn. - On April 20, Andrew Gokee, 57, of Wisconsin Rapids, was shot in the head at his brother's house in Carlton County, Minnesota. Gokee later died from that…
New Coffee Taphouse Opening In Superior
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Two business partners are combining their love for business and coffee by opening a new coffee shop in Superior. Empire Coffee is located in the growing district of…
Twin Ports Takes On the City Nature Challenge
DULUTH, Minn. - For a second year, the Twin Ports is participating in a friendly competition among cities about nature. The City Nature Challenge is for anyone interested in what lives…
Golfers Hit the Driving Range
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Spring's late arrival in the Northland this year has a lot of golfers anxious to start playing. Now one area course has opened its driving range and there's…
Online Post Suggests Rampage Suspect may Have Resented Women
TORONTO (AP) — The suspect in the deadly van attack in Toronto posted a chilling Facebook message just minutes before plowing into a crowded city sidewalk, authorities said Tuesday, raising the possibility that he may have nursed grudges against women…
Sex Offender Relocates to Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn. - The Virginia Police Department is notifying the public that a Level 3 sex offender has relocated to Virginia. Timothy David Paige moved to the 300 block of Chestnut Street in Virginia on April 19. According to the…
State of Local Disaster Area Issued for City of Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Board has approved a resolution to declare a State of Local Disaster Area in Duluth following the April snow storm. The storm left multiple severely damaged areas including the Lake Walk Trail, the…
DFLer Stages House Floor sit-in, Wants Stronger gun Laws
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Democratic lawmaker is holding a 24-hour sit-in on the Minnesota House floor to protest the lack of action on gun legislation this year. Rep. Erin Maye Quade began the protest Tuesday morning. Several Democratic…
