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Wisconsin Republicans Show Few Signs of Progress on Budget
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Republican legislative leaders are showing no signs of progress on reaching a state budget deal. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Gov. Scott…
Wisconsin's Right-to-Work Law Upheld
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -A federal appeals court panel has upheld Wisconsin's right-to-work law. The law prohibits businesses and unions from reaching agreements that require all workers to pay union dues. Unions maintain the law enables nonunion members to receive free…
Moon Dust Collected by Neil Armstrong to be Auctioned in NY
The Apollo 11 Contingency Lunar Sample Return Bag used by astronaut Neil Armstrong, to be offered at auction, is displayed at Sotheby's in New York, Thursday, July 13, 2017. The lunar dust plus some tiny rocks…
Minnesota Nabs $8M in Health Care Fraud in National Sweep
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Several Minnesota residents are facing charges of defrauding the state of millions of dollars in health care money as part of a national crackdown. Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson filed a lawsuit Thursday against a…
Maurices' Parent Company Cuts Another 115 Jobs, 29 in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Maurices parent company, Ascena Retail Group, Inc. announced today another 115 positions across all locations will be eliminated over the next year. The company said in a release Thursday, the lay-off is due to new managed service…
Massive Amounts of Dead Mayflies at Lock and Dam in Welch, Minn.
WELCH, Minn. (KMSP) - The crew at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lock and Dam No. 3 on the MississippiRiver in Welch, Minnesota had a bit of a bug problem to deal with on Wednesday. It’s mayfly season, and mounds…
New Measles Case Confirmed in Minnesota Outbreak, Up to 79 Total
(KMSP) - After several weeks with no new cases, the Minnesota Department of Health confirmed an additional case of measles associated with the outbreak that started in March. There are now 79 total cases of measles across four different counties…
Verizon Data Breach: 14 Million Customers Reportedly Exposed
(FOX NEWS) - Millions of Verizon customer records have been exposed after an Israeli technology company left user data unprotected, the International Business Times reported. “As many as 14 million records” of Verizon customers were found unsecured on an Amazon storage server…
Drug Activity Prompted Lockdown of Wisconsin Prison
OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) - Newly released documents show a nearly two-week lockdown at a Wisconsin state prison more than…
Panel Calls on FDA to Review Safety of Opioid Painkillers
(AP) - An expert panel of scientists says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration should review the safety and effectiveness of all opioids, and consider the real-world impacts the powerful painkillers have, not only on patients, but also on families,…
Productive Devices for Kids during Summer Months
DULUTH, Minn. - Whether they’re hitting the pool, hanging with friends or simply sleeping in, kids and teens alike embrace their summer break with gusto. Meanwhile, parents often struggle to not only…
Wine Tasting in Mendoza, Argentina
MENDOZA, Argentina - You may remember a wine specialist featured on FOX 21 previously. Marc Carrigan, Regional Sales Manager of Foley Family Wines, has held wine tastings on FOX 21 Local News…
Man Trapped in ATM Slips Notes to Customers Begging for Help
CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex. (AP) - A Texas man who became trapped inside an ATM slipped notes to customers via the receipt slot pleaded for them to help him escape, police said Thursday. The contractor became stuck Wednesday when he was…
Suspect in Times Square Crash Pleads Not Guilty
NEW YORK (AP) - A U.S. Navy veteran pleaded not guilty Thursday to murder and attempted murder after he was accused of intentionally mowing down pedestrians on a Times Square sidewalk, killing…
Husband Charged with Wife's Murder at Crystal, Minn. Home
CRYSTAL, Minn. (KMSP) - A Crystal, Minnesota man has been charged with murder for allegedly shooting his wife Wednesday night and then calling his son to tell him. According to the criminal complaint, Dennis Sandland, 56, called his son…
Three Downtown Avenues Transitioning to Two Way Traffic
DULUTH, Minn. - Three avenues are slated to convert from one to two way as part of the City of Duluth's plans to improve transit and access to downtown businesses. First, Second,…
Family Of Hibbing Homicide Victim Waits For Answers
A family waits for answers, following the homicide of a well-respected business owner in Hibbing. Monday the body of 60-year-old Brian Nelson was found inside his home, his…
Hermantown Summerfest Begins
http://hermantownsummerfest.org/schedule.html The Hermantown Summerfest kicked off today. The event is really a celebration of the community as a whole. Today included tons of food, open houses and even a pet parade. That's…
Historic Union Depot Needs Millions in Repairs
DULUTH, Minn. - The more than century old Union Depot needs repairs. About $8 million worth in the next five to seven years. "It's time to make a significant…
Little League, Big Tournament
DULUTH, Minn- The Western Duluth Little League Program has earned themselves an incredible opportunity. They're preparing to head to Kalamazoo, Michigan for the Little League Central regional tournament on July…
"A Day At The Wade" Fundraiser Next Week
DULUTH, Minn. - A fundraiser to help support local youth organizations takes place next Wednesday. A Day at the Wade will feature live music, food and special vendors with all proceeds…
Pike Lake Watercraft Cleaning Station Helps Prevent Invasive Species
CANOSIA TOWNSHIP, Minn. - Boaters on Pike Lake now have a new tool to help prevent the spread of invasive species. A state–of–the–art watercraft cleaning station was recently installed at the…
Artists Paint Duluth Scenery for Paint du Nord Outdoor Art Festival
DULUTH, Minn. - 34 artists from around the country are taking part in the Plein Aire Duluth: Paint du Nord outdoor painting festival this week. Artists have been working their way through…
Controversial Bridge Project Gets Flood Reinforcement
DULUTH, Minn.-A controversial road project in Fond du Lac Neighborhood is getting some reinforcements this week, which would keep it from flooding. The Highway 23 project, which is meant to replace…
South St. Louis County Fair Begins Today
PROCTOR, Minn.-The South St. Louis County Fair began today in Proctor. Multiple farm animals have already made their way to some of the exhibits. Many of Northlanders bringing in…
Sidewalk Shuffle Held in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-The Sidewalk Shuffle was held today on the Lakewalk, as part of the annual Sidewalk Days. The 5–K run is celebrating its 10th year and helps raise money for YMCA scholarship…
Women's Care Center in Duluth Receives a Huge Blessing
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Women’s Care Center in downtown Duluth received a huge blessing earlier today; it was a literal blessing, as Bishop Paul Sirba prays over a brand new ultrasound…
