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Officer Ruled Justified in Jason Pero's Shooting Death

BAD RIVER RESERVATION, Wis.-The St. Croix District Attorney has ruled that the Ashland sheriff's deputy Brock Mrdjenovich was justified when he shot and killed Bad River Reservation resident Jason Pero, 14, in November. According to the attorney's report, the juvenile allegedly…

Hibbing Courthouse Employees Win $250,000 in Powerball

HIBBING, Minn.-A group of Hibbing courthouse workers have won $250,000 in the Powerball Jan. 10. The group of 22 workers will be splitting up the prize between them. Today they arrived at Minnesota Lottery headquarters in Roseville to claim their…

UW-Madison Faculty, Staff to Get Four Percent Pay Increase

MADISON, Wis.-The University of Wisconsin-Madison has announced plans to give faculty and staff a 4 percent pay increase over the next year. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that a 2 percent pay raise would occur in July followed by another…

KKK Flyers Distributed on Iron Range

BUHL, Minn.-Community leaders in Minnesota are denouncing efforts by a North Carolina-based Ku Klux Klan group that has distributed hundreds of recruiting flyers in the northeast part of the state. The Star Tribune reports the group has posted flyers in…

Toppers Pizza Coming to Duluth

Duluth will soon become home to the Northland's first-ever "Toppers Pizza." The Wisconsin-based pizza chain was founded in 1991 and is based out of Whitewater. The first official franchise…

Wisconsin Unemployment Rate Sets Record

SUPERIOR, WIS. -The latest numbers are in and the unemployment rates are at an all time low. Wisconsin set a record last month for the lowest unemployment rate ever. Wisconsin's Dec.…

Local Businesses Honoring Minnesota Vikings

DULUTH, Minn.- The Vikings victory last Sunday not only has fans shouting SKOL but businesses are getting into the spirit as well. Duluth's own Riverside Soy Candles now has a purple edition. The…

How to Fight the Winter Blues

DULUTH, Minn.- This time of year it's common to get the winter blues. The medical term is seasonal affective disorder. The Duluth Community Action Center has some tips to fight S.A.D. naturally. "We can…

Addressing Sexual Harassment in Small Businesses

DULUTH, Minn.- Lately sexual harassment allegations against high profile individuals are making headlines. One local group is training individuals how to handle incidents in the work place. The Northland Human Resources Association is…

House Passes Bill to Keep Government Open

Washington (AP) - A divided House voted to prevent a government shutdown after an eleventh-hour deal brought conservatives aboard. But the GOP-written measure faces gloomy prospects in the Senate, and it remains unclear whether lawmakers will be able to find…

Paper Mill in Duluth Looking to Expand

DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth is working on submitting an application for a $1 million loan to help along an expansion of the Verso paper mill in Duluth. The mill is planning…

Hayward Has Ideal Ski Condtions

HAYWARD, Wis.-In recent weeks snow has pummeled the Northland much to outdoor enthusiast's delight. Today, Fox 21 checked in with Northlander’s in Hayward to see how much they are enjoying it. There…

Opponents Blast Walker's Welfare Proposals

MADISON, Wis.-Opponents say Gov. Scott Walker's welfare overhaul proposal is a politically tone deaf effort that will do more harm than good. Walker on Thursday called on the Legislature to approve a variety of measures that include tougher work requirements,…

Developer Says It's Moving Forward With Keystone XL Pipeline

LINCOLN, Neb.-The developer of the Keystone XL pipeline says it is moving forward with its plans and hopes to begin construction next year. TransCanada Corp. said Thursday that its decision builds on the Nebraska Public Service Commission's decision to approve…

Minnesota Misses the Shortlist for Amazon's Second Headquarters

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota has missed the cut in the race to land Amazon's second headquarters. The Seattle-based tech giant released its list of 20 finalists on Thursday morning, including major cities like New York, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago and many…

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