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Body Armor Donated to Duluth PD's K9
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department has announced their K9, Haas, will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a non-profit out of East Taunton, Massachusetts. Vested Interest in K9s,…
Utility Repair Scheduled for 1500 Block of East Superior Street
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth Public Works will be conducting a utility repair in the 1500 block of East Superior Street on Tuesday, Dec. 5. The department reports that a water leak was identified in this area. Repairs…
GOP Nears Senate OK of Tax Bill After Flurry of Final Deals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans used a burst of eleventh-hour horse-trading Friday to edge to the brink of Senate passage of a $1.4 trillion tax bill, as a party starved all year for a major legislative triumph took a giant step…
Super Bowl Live Concert Series Will Include Prince Tribute
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A series of free, outdoor concerts during the 10-days leading up to the Super Bowl will include a Prince tribute and plenty of Minnesota flavor. Producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, announced their concert lineup for Super…
New Opioid Guidelines Released in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn.-New guidelines were announced today by the Minnesota governor’s office that could cut the risk of opioid addiction. The guidelines could help medical professionals in deciding when to prescribe opioids, along with how to monitor their use. In…
DNR: Early Ice is Not Safe, Wear Life Jackets on Cold Water
MINNESOTA - With daytime temperatures still reaching above freezing, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public to stay clear of early ice and use extreme caution when venturing on dangerously cold waters. Some locations in northern and…
Walker Signs Bill Tightening Election Recount Requirements
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Scott Walker has just made it harder to ask for an election recount in Wisconsin. Walker on Thursday signed into law a bill introduced in reaction to Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein's 2016 recount…
Minnesota Prosecutors Sue Drug Companies Over Opioid Crisis
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A group of Minnesota county attorneys are suing drug distributors and manufacturers over the opioid crisis. The goal is to try to recover the government's cost of dealing with opioid addiction, which prosecutors say increased…
Humane Society of Douglas County to Offer 'Cat Yoga'
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Humane Society of Douglas County (HSDC) has announced it will be offering cat yoga to the public beginning January 10, 2018. The 75-minute class will be led by certified yoga instructor,…
Hunters Harvest Over 195,000 Deer in Wisconsin 9-Day Gun Season
MADISON, Wis. - Preliminary registration numbers are in for Wisconsin's nine-day gun deer season. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, there was a slight increase in the statewide buck harvest, with 98,364 - the northern counties showing the…
Midday Update 12-1-17
An update on local news and weather.
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…
