Wrenshall Students Learn How to Be a Photojournalist
WRENSHALL, Minn. - A group of twenty-one students at Wrenshall Elementary School got to see what it's like to be a photojournalist at Fox 21. Our own…
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Court: 'Making a Murderer' Defendant's Confession Stands
CHICAGO (AP) - A federal appeals court has overturned a ruling that could have freed a Wisconsin inmate featured in the "Making a Murderer" series from prison. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that police properly obtained…
2 Democrats: Minnesota Governor's Top Choice Mulling '18 Run
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton's preferred appointee to fill Sen. Al Franken's Senate seat, Lt. Gov. Tina Smith, is considering also running for the seat next year, as Dayton is being pressured by top Democrats in…
Eau Claire Lawsuit Could Impact Foxconn, Other Developments
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Department of Justice's solicitor general is warning a lawsuit challenging an economic development project in Eau Claire could "imperil" the $10 billion Foxconn complex in Racine County and other ventures in the state. The…
Partisan Divide Deepens Over Walker Investigation
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The deep partisan divide over the secret investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's recall has reignited in the face of an investigatory report released this week. The report from Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel recommends that those…
Construction Plans Set for Cloquet Avenue
CLOQUET, Minn.- The construction plans for Cloquet Avenue are finalized, making it more pedestrian friendly. The two mile long stretch hasn't been worked on in 20 years. The top two inches of…
Eskimo Ice Fishing Gear at the DECC
DULUTH, Minn. - The annual Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter show is kicking off Friday and will run through Sunday. Eskimo Ice Fishing Gear will be on hand to feature…
Pawlenty Considering Running for Franken Seat
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he's considering running for Sen. Al Franken's U.S. Senate seat. The Republican governor and one-time presidential candidate insisted Friday that he's still "politically retired." But Pawlenty would be a…
Regulators Ask Enbridge to Tweak Pipeline Environment Review
ST. PAUL, Minn.- Minnesota's utility regulators have rejected a state environmental review of Enbridge's controversial oil pipeline across northern Minnesota. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has determined the Environmental Impact Statement for Enbridge's proposed Line 3 pipeline is inadequate, though…
Active Adventures: Positive Energy Outdoors Winter Camp
DULUTH, Minn. - In this week's Active Adventures Steph Love with Positive Energy Outdoors stopped by FOX 21 Local News to chat about upcoming winter camps. Positive Energy Outdoors looks…
Trump Signs 2-Week Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has signed a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown and keep the federal government running through Dec. 22. The president signed the two-week spending bill at the White House after the House and…
St. Louis River Alliance to Host Annual Open House
DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis River Alliance is pleased to be putting on their "Seasons of the St. Louis River" photo contest celebration and open house Tuesday,…
Truck Goes Through Ice on Lake Vermilion
LAKE VERMILION, Minn.-A truck went through the ice on Lake Vermilion at about 6:30 p.m. last night, between Stuntz Bay and Ely Island. Vincent Vesel, 40, of Ely, was driving on the lake and came to a stop as he…
Remembrance Dinner Held For Vets
DULUTH, Minn. - It was the 13th annual Veterans Remembrance Dinner at The Depot in Duluth on Wednesday. Veterans and their families came together over dinner, shared stories, and honored those who served, and…
Local Students form Suicide Prevention Group
CLOQUET, Minn.- Students from Cloquet High School are doing their part to prevent teen suicide. After the Northland students attended a text for life conference in Grand Rapids last year, they were…
Local business man holds toy drive for second year
DULUTH, Minn. - With Christmas coming up just around the bend, some families have a hard time putting gifts under the trees. One local business man is trying to help out those…
Hucklebeary Pop-Up Offers Unique Goods, Services
DULUTH, Minn. - The Greater Downtown Council in Duluth is once again sponsoring three local business owners this holiday season, giving them a free space to set up a storefront from November through…
UWS Yellowjacket Student Athletes Caroling For Cans
SUPERIOR, Wis. -About 300 student athletes from University of Wisconsin-Superior (UWS) were out in Superior going door-to-door singing your favorite Christmas carols. They're caroling for cans, so they can donate non-perishable…
Northland Commemorates Pearl Harbor On the 76th Anniversary
DULUTH, Minn. - Dec. 7, 1941, is a date that many will never forget. It's the 76th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Every year the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC)…
Duluth Fifth Graders Learn About STEM
DULUTH, Minn. - Fifth graders at Duluth Public Schools are dabbling into science, technology, engineering and math, also known as STEM. This week students visited the 148th Fighter Wing to use technology that real scientists use like 3–d printers, rovers and robots. The…
Christmas Bazaar Held Today
DULUTH, Minn.-With the holiday shopping season in full swing, that means the giving season is here too. Today, the annual St. Scholastica Monastery Christmas Bazaar was held to fulfill all your shopping needs, while also giving back to a good…
Congressional Candidate Pete Stauber Has New Campaign Headquarters
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-Congressional candidate Pete Stauber has some new digs in Hermantown. The republican, who's trying to unseat Rep. Rick Nolan, had a grand opening for his campaign headquarters today at 4690 Miller…
WisDOT Warns of Difficult Travel for Friday Afternoon
WISCONSIN - The first major snowfall is expected to hit areas of northern Wisconsin Friday, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to be cautious and plan ahead when traveling. While snow has already impacted some northern areas…
Public Invited to Skate with Santa and Rudolph on Dec. 13
DULUTH, Minn. - The public is invited to join Santa, Rudolph and friends for a free ice skating party at the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center on Wednesday, Dec. 13. The event will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. Crafts, treats, science…
Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Texas Child Sex Sting
HOUSTON (AP) - Prosecutors say a Wisconsin man must serve 11 years in federal prison for traveling to Texas with the intention of having sex with a 4-year-old girl. Benjamin David Sherwood of La Crosse, Wisconsin, was sentenced Thursday…
Census Data Shows More Minnesota Residents are Multilingual
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Data from the U.S. Census Bureau show that Minnesota is seeing a growing number of residents who speak multiple languages. Minnesota Public Radio reports that data shows more than 11 percent of Minnesota residents don't…
New Mexico School Shooting Leaves 2 Students, Suspect Dead
AZTEC, N.M. (AP) — A shooting at a New Mexico high school left…
