Trail Technology to Take in the Great Outdoors
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend the country will be celebrating nature as National Trials Day is Saturday, June 3. Rachel Agurkis, a Solutions Specialist for Verizon Wireless, joined the Fox 21…
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Google Trends: Most Misspelled Word in Wisconsin is 'Wisconsin'
People in Wisconsin cannot spell the name of their own state, according to new data released by Google. In honor of the 2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee, Google Trends collected data and mapped the top "how to spell" searches…
Judge Rules in Favor of Homemade Baked Goods Sales
DARLINGTON, Wis. (AP) -A Wisconsin judge has overturned a ban on selling homemade baked goods in the state. Lafayette County Judge Duane Jorgenson ruled Wednesday afternoon in favor of three women who'd challenged a state law they say made it…
Doritos Drops a New Flavor on Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - From about 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, it may have looked like there was a military exercise going on in Bayfront Park as helicopters and skydivers filled the sky. Instead, it was Doritos marketing team…
Walker Open to Tolling Interstates, with Conditions
BELOIT, Wis. (AP) - Governor Scott Walker says he's open to the idea of tolling Wisconsin interstates, but only if the revenue helps reduce the state's gas tax, which is nearly 31 cents a gallon. Walker made his comments Tuesday…
Morning Update 5-31-17
An update on local news and weather.
Pond Scientists on the Rise at Hartley Nature Center
DULUTH, Minn. - In this week’s Animal Answers we’re taking you on a field trip! For some, it may be a trip to the park, museum or movie theater. However, many groups…
Kallie Baldwin, Strength in the Community Scholarship Winner
Meet Kallie Baldwin, one of 12 winners of the FOX 21 Strength in the Community Scholarship. The Strength in the Community Scholarship was created to help students reach their goals…
Great Outdoors: Duluth Women Mountain Bike 101
DULUTH, Minn. - As the popularity of mountain biking continues to grow in Duluth, more and more women are starting to get involved with the sport. At Spirit Mountain, a full…
Vietnam Veterans Remembered on Northland Memorial’s 25th Anniversary
DULUTH, Minn. - A memorial service Tuesday evening honored Northland veterans who served in the Vietnam War. The annual ceremony recognizes the names of the 136 soldiers from the area who…
Ball Slasher Strikes at Superior High School
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A Duluth man with prior convictions involving the slashing of exercise balls has been arrested once again, this time for an alleged incident at Superior High School. Christopher Neil…
Three People Rescued after Sailboat Capsizes in Duluth Harbor
DULUTH, Minn. - The crew of a Coast Guard Cutter Alder small boat rescued three people early Monday evening, after the crew witnessed a 15-foot sailboat capsize in the Duluth Harbor. Around 6 p.m., the crew was conducting line-handling drills…
State Legislators From Duluth Reflect on Recent Marathon Session
DULUTH, Minn. -- The podium was well-lit at “The Garage,” in the Kirby Student Center at University of Minnesota Duluth. Students have recently departed for the summer, and just last week…
Mayor Larson Happy With Bonding Bill
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth Mayor Emily Larson was all smiles today as Duluth is likely to receive funding for a variety of projects including the steam plant in downtown Duluth. She told us today…
Many Anglers Trying to Set State Records This Year
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Minnesota is seeing a surge in record fish submissions. The Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday it has received five applications for four species, including lake…
United Taconite Officially Reopens
FORBES, Minn. - Lawmakers and officials from Cliff's Natural Resources had reason to celebrate, as they cut the ribbon on the re-opened United Taconite facility. "We are truly celebrating here today the…
Governor Dayton Signs Budget Bills, Vetoes Minimum Wage and Paid Leave Preemption Bill
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) - Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has announced his decisions on the budget bills passed during a 75-hour special session that ended just before Memorial Day weekend. The governor has signed the nine budget bills and the…
Veterans Memorial Hall Reopens
DULUTH, Minn.-Veterans Memorial Hall had its grand reopening today. The moment celebrated a major redesign at the facility which honors local veterans and their accomplishments. The exhibit now includes artifacts…
Wisconsin Lawmakers Looking to Sweeten the Deal for Beekeepers
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Republican lawmakers want to sweeten the deal for Wisconsin beekeepers. A proposal from Rep. Amy Loudenbeck and Sen. Steve Nass would eliminate the state sales tax on bees and equipment used by beekeepers. Loudenbeck said at…
Minnesota Farmers Hoping for Warm Sunny Days as Season Finally Begins
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota farmers could use some warm, sunny days to speed crop development and get the last of their planting done. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported Tuesday that cool and cloudy conditions across Minnesota last…
Wisconsin Transportation Budget Picture Improves
MADISON (AP) - Wisconsin's transportation budget picture has improved by $93 million. The nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau on Tuesday told lawmakers that the roads fun will end the two-year budget cycle with nearly $102 million due to higher gas tax…
1 Dead after Highway Washes Out Between Iowa, Wisconsin
LANSING, Iowa (KSMP) - Iowa and Wisconsin authorities have closed a bridge over the Mississippi River after a washed out section caused a fatal crash Tuesday morning. The accident took place around…
One Killed in Cass County ATV Accident
CASS COUNTY, Minn.-An ATV crash at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday left the driver dead and two passengers injured in Loon Lake Township near Pequot Lakes. Steve Verville, 42, of Pequot Lakes, was…
Trump Still on the Hunt to Replace Comey
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is still on the hunt for a new FBI director after firing James Comey, and is conducing more meetings to address the vacancy. White House press secretary Sean Spicer says trump is scheduled to…
Counties Can Now Hire Private Financial Firms for Audits
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota's Court of Appeals has upheld a state law allowing counties to hire private firms for financial audits. It's the second such court ruling involving the Legislature's 2015 law that ignited controversy. State Auditor Rebecca Otto challenged the…
60+ Chipotle Locations in Minnesota Hit by Payment Card Malware, Duluth Included
DULUTH, Minn - Denver-based company, Chipotle, has provided specific time frames for more than 60 Minnesota locations, after the company was struck with malware that was designed to access payment card data. In a statement, the company stated the completion…
Annual Film Festival Features Regionally Influenced Productions
DULUTH, Minn. - This week may be a good one to head to the theater as the Duluth Superior Film Festival gets underway. In its eighth year, the festival is running…
White House Communications Director Resigns
WASHINGTON (FOX NEWS) - Veteran GOP strategist Michael Dubke resigned as White House communications director on Tuesday, Dubke confirmed to Fox News. Asked about reports announcing his exit, Dubke told Fox News, “It is true.” He added: "It has been…
Midday Update 5-30-17
An update on local news and weather.
