Midday Update 12-1-17
An update on local news and weather.
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Local Agreement with Foxconn Signed Friday
MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. (AP) - Foxconn Technology Group executives and officials from Racine County and Mount Pleasant are signing a local development agreement that seals the deal on the company's $10 billion manufacturing complex. The county and village boards approved…
Job Market Booming on Iron Range
VIRGINIA, Minn.-Unemployment rates on the Iron Range have reached their lowest level since the millennium, reaching four percent in September. This comes on the heels of the mining industry gaining…
Locals Returning Home Thanks to New Job Opportunities
VIRGINIA, Minn.- The employment opportunities on the Iron Range, are allowing more Northlanders to stay where their roots are. "Everybody is employed, it's a great thing…
Annual USO Variety Show Honors Military Veterans
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior is heading back to the 1040s this weekend as the USO Variety Show is performed for the tenth year. It's a recreation of a USO radio show…
Health Care Fallout: Fate of 8M Low-Income Children in Limbo
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The collateral damage from Congress' struggle to repeal President Barack Obama's health care law could include a program that covers more than 8 million low-income children. The Children's Health Insurance Program, also known as CHIP, provides low-cost…
Expert Tips for Sticking to a Diet and Exercise Plan During the Holidays
DULUTH, Minn. - -Sticking to a diet and exercise plan can be difficult during the holiday season. FOX 21 spoke with a personal trainer from Anytime Fitness in Duluth. The trainer, Andy…
Flynn Pleads Guilty, is Cooperating in Trump-Russia Probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Flynn, the retired general who campaigned at Donald Trump’s side and then served as his first national security adviser, pleaded guilty Friday to lying to the FBI about reaching out to the Russians on Trump’s behalf…
Morning Update 12-1-17
An update on local news and weather.
Homeless Mother: 'Filthy' Conditions At Steve O'Neil Apartments; CHUM Takes Action
DULUTH, Minn. - As the coldest days of winter approach next week, the homeless population will be at the greatest need. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger introduces you to a family not living in…
Minnesota Ballet Performs at Essentia Health
DULUTH, Minn. -- Today - a special treat for patients and staff at Essentia Health; a visit from the Minnesota Ballet! Essentia is the sponsor for this season of the ballet in…
Annual Julebyen Fest to Attract Thousands
DULUTH, Minn. - For those of you looking for festive, holiday fun this weekend, Knife River will be the place to check out. The community of just over 300 members is expecting…
Gift & Craft Show Kicks Off Winter Fest In Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn. -The Winter Fest Gift and Craft Show kicked off Santa's Home For the Holidays celebration in Cloquet. The Armory was lined up with vendors galore as they showed off their creations. You could…
Fon du Lac Band Closes Out Native American Heritage Month
CLOQUET, Minn. - Nov. is Native American Heritage Month and although the month is coming to a close the festivities don't end yet. A closing ceremony at Black Bear Resort capped…
Thunderbird Mall Offering More Shopping Experiences
VIRGINIA, Minn.- Good news for shoppers on the Iron Range, the Thunderbird Mall is adding more stores. The newest addition is Tractor Supply Co. The store is a one stop shop for…
Fon du Lac Tribal & Community College Holds Opioid Overdose Training
CLOQUET, Minn. -Many people living in St. Louis and Carlton County know the effects of the opioid all crisis too well. They might have dealt with or have family members dealing with…
Public Warned to Stay Off Red Lake
WASKISH, Minn. - The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office is warning the public to stay off Upper Red Lake. Anyone who attempts to go on the ice, does so at their own risk. This warning comes after two people lost their…
Hibbing Man Sentenced to Nearly 12 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault of 5-Year-Old
HIBBING, Minn.-A 29-year-old Hibbing man has been sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison for his role in a sexual assault case of a five-year-old girl. Travis Turk plead guilty to felony kidnapping and burglary in the first degree back…
Mining Could Become Easier To Do in Minnesota After House Passes Mining Focused Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Earlier today, an act was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, which would make it easier to mine in Minnesota. "Mining has been a way of life for Minnesotans since the 1800s and is a crucial part of…
Russell Simmons Steps Down from Companies Amid Allegation
NEW YORK (AP) - Russell Simmons has stepped away from his companies following a second allegation of sexual misconduct, though the Def Jam founder again denied ever being violent.…
Autism, Sleep Apnea Added as Minnesota Medical Marijuana Qualifiers
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota health officials say they're adding autism spectrum disorders and obstructive sleep apnea as conditions that qualify for medical marijuana. Health Commissioner Ed Ehlinger says there is increasing evidence that medical marijuana can help people…
Trump Weighs Plan to Replace Tillerson with CIA's Pompeo
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is discussing a plan to oust Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and replace him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo in a major shake-up of…
UW-Superior to Present 20th Annual "Season of Song" Concerts
SUPERIOR, Wis. - This weekend a holiday tradition is continuing in Superior with the Season of Song concerts. The 20th Annual "Season of Song" concerts are being held Sunday, December 3…
Superior Arsonist Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison
SUPERIOR, Wis.-A Superior man has been sentenced to nine years in prison and another nine on probation after setting five fires in one night in the Superior area in 2016. Joseph Insua, 27, was convicted of four felonies related to…
Preparing Prime Rib with Texas Roadhouse
DULUTH, Minn. - Prime rib is often a holiday treat for many, but at Texas Roadhouse it's a year-round delicacy. Kitchen Manager Manny Gotchie says they "go fast", so it's best to…
Midday Update 11-30-17
An update on local news and weather.
137 Days Later, Responding Officers Still to be Interviewed in Damond Killing
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - Nearly five months after a Minneapolis police officer shot and killed Justine Damond, investigators have yet to interview the officers who responded to the scene in the immediate aftermath, the Fox 9 Investigators have learned. The investigation into the…
Walker to Sign Bill Legalizing Hemp Farming in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin farmers will be allowed to grow industrial hemp under a bill Gov. Scott Walker plans to sign into law. The bill's sponsor, Republican Rep. Jesse Kremer, tweeted Thursday that signing the bill will make Wisconsin…
Wisconsin Senate Leaders Say Sex Complaints Should Remain Secret
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Republican and Democratic leaders in the state Senate say sexual harassment complaints in their chamber should remain secret. The Assembly and Senate chief clerks refused to release complaints their offices have received over the last decade,…
