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House Fire in Remer Township
REMER TWP, Minn. - A fire at 66th Avenue NE and Highway 200 claimed a single-story home just before 3:30 p.m. Friday. FOX 21 crews on scene confirmed with authorities that everyone…
Wisconsin Looking at Self-Insurance Model
MADISON, Wis.-Gov. Scott Walker's administration is still trying to coax Republican legislators to adopt a shift to a self-insurance model. Under self-insurance, the state pays for health insurance for 250,000 state workers…
Trump Budget Dismays Families Hit by Opioid Crisis
NEW YORK (AP) - President Donald Trump's budget proposal weakens insurance coverage for drug addiction treatment and cuts back funding for research and prevention programs. Some see that as a betrayal of those who trusted his campaign pledge to make…
Memorial Day Traffic Advisories
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department has issued traffic advisories affecting the West Duluth and Gary New Duluth areas. Memorial Day Parade - start time 12:30 p.m. in West Duluth Parade units will line up on 59th Avenue West…
Strength in the Community Scholarship Winner, Josie Fobbe
Meet Josie Fobbe 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 to pursue…
Ariana Grande to Return to Manchester for a Benefit Concert
A man stands next to flowers for the victims of Monday's bombing at St. Ann's Square in central Manchester, England, Friday, May 26, 2017. British police investigating the Manchester Arena bombing arrested a ninth man while…
Two-Year Study Proposed for Copper-Nickel Mining in BWCA
ST. PAUL, Minn.-U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum says she has won assurances from the Trump administration that it will proceed with a two-year study on whether copper-nickel mining should be permitted on federal lands in the watershed that flows into the…
Finland Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Murder
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. - A Finland, Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to Felony Murder in the shooting of a Bloomington man in December 2015. Sixty-two-year-old, Kirk Lee Bigby, pleaded guilty to the murder of…
Midday Update 5-26-17
An update on local news and weather.
Last Inmate Apprehended in Minneapolis
LINO LAKES, Minn. - The last offender has been apprehended following a inmate van theft in Lino Lakes. James Douglass Mitchell was found just before 4:30 p.m. in Minneapolis at the 35W and 8th Street SE bridge. Earlier…
Summer Lift Schedule Begins for Aerial Lift Bridge
DULUTH, Minn. - The Aerial Lift Bridge will commence its summer lift schedule beginning today, May 26. The bridge will lift on the hour and half hour from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week until the Tuesday…
Workout Group Provides Fitness & Support for Northland Mothers
DULUTH, Minn. - Moms around the country are encouraging each other to be healthy through a group fitness program. Fit4Mom is a nationwide program with a branch here in the Twin Ports.…
Morning Update 5-26-17
An update on local news and weather.
Minnesota Legislature passes $46B budget in special session
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's Legislature has finished passing a $46 billion budget in a special session. It took three extra days and some horse-trading to win crucial Democratic votes. But the Republican-controlled Legislature passed its final budget bills…
Baby Lemur Makes Debut At Lake Superior Zoo
DULUTH, Minn. - There's a new addition at the Lake Superior Zoo. The zoo welcomed a brand new baby lemur to its exhibit on Thursday. The baby lemur…
Duluth Public School Dist. Celebrates Retirees' Careers
DULUTH, Minn. -Â Sixty employees of the Duluth Public Schools celebrated their retirements together on Thursday. From teachers to maintenance workers, to office staff, they all had the chance to honor…
Art and Science come together at the Duluth Art Institute
DULUTH, Minn. - Art and science came together at the Duluth Art Institute on Thursday. Artist Kimberlee Roth teamed up with scientist Tom Hollenhorts to discuss ocean…
New Book Highlights World War II Shipbuilding in the Twin Ports
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A new book is out that highlights the importance of the Great Lakes shipyards during World War II. The book was written by Gerald…
Major Cuts At Northland College
Ashland, Wis. In a letter sent out to Northland College students and staff by the board of trustees will hit the pocket books of many. The school is making some big budget…
Coast Guard Reminds Boaters to Stay Safe
DULUTH, Minn. - Thousands will be driving to the cabin or favorite summer destination this Memorial Day weekend. With that, the United States Coast Guard is looking to make sure safety…
ReUSE Minnesota Explores Duluth Network
DULUTH, Minn. - A successful Twin cities re-use program Is coming to the Twin Ports. Representatives from ReUSE Minnesota and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency met with local re-use businesses to create…
IRRRB Announces Ilmenite Breakthrough
DULUTH, Minn. - Officials from the University of Minnesota's Natural Resources Research Institute announced a breakthrough in ilmentite processing Thursday. NRRI partnered with Canadian firm Process Research Ortech to find a way…
New Publication Highlights Community Connections
DULUTH, Minn. - The Iron Range and Duluth are connected by more than geography, and officials are proud to showcase those connections. A new magazine insert published by the Iron Range…
EMS Workers Treated to Cookout
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke's Emergency Department said thanks to EMS workers with lunch Thursday. Burgers and hot dogs were on the menu, as the first respsonders were treated to a cookout…
21 Charged in Global Sex Trafficking Ring
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KMSP) - Investigators from Minnesota assisted in breaking up an international prostitution ring that trafficked women from Thailand to cities across the United States, including Minneapolis, acting U.S. District Attorney Greg G. Broker announced Thursday. Twenty-one people have…
Trump Travel Ban Blocked; Fight Headed for Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's revised travel ban "speaks with vague words of national security, but in context drips with religious intolerance, animus and discrimination," a federal appeals court said Thursday in ruling against the executive order targeting six…
Minnesota Budget Discussion Continues
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Legislative leaders have released a bill to borrow more than $1 billion for public construction projects that includes more than $250 million for transportation infrastructure. The bonding bill…
