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Arson Suspected in Lester Park Playground Fire
DULUTH, Minn.-Part of the Lester Park Elementary playground was burned yesterday and the fire department believes it’s arson. Firefighters responded at about 8 p.m. to put out the blaze. In 2011,…
Friends of the Library Sale Runs Through Thursday
DULUTH, Minn.-The Friends of the Duluth Public Library's 38th annual book sale began today. The funds from the sale will help with purchasing new resources for the library like e–readers and…
Superior Fire Department Honored for Work with Kids
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Superior firefighters were honored today for all the work they do with kids. Today there were given the Pediatric Champion of the Year award from an emergency medical services group. In…
Walnut Grove, Minn. Police Chief Arrested in Prostitution Sting
WALNUT GROVE, Minn. (KMSP) - A small town Minnesota police chief was busted in a multi-agency covert operation targeting the demand for underage sex trafficking. The sting took place last Friday, June 9 in…
Iowa May be First State with No Health Insurers on Exchange
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa could be the first state in the nation with no health insurance companies willing to offer policies on its Affordable Care Act exchange next year unless President Donald Trump's administration approves a stopgap proposal,…
Ex-Worker Accused of Rigging Lottery Pleads Guilty to Theft
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A former lottery computer worker at the center of a multi-state scandal has pleaded guilty in Wisconsin. The plea is Eddie Tipton's first admission of…
Moorhead Man Allegedly Attacked Baby with Pepper, Hot Water, and Fireworks
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - A Moorhead man was jailed after allegedly rubbing hot sauce and cayenne pepper in a baby's eyes. Shawn Foltz, 31, was taken into custody for child abuse. Investigators say Foltz kept the girl from breathing until…
Court Fight Over Legal Restriction on Large-Scale Wisconsin Farms
BAYFIELD, Wis. (AP) - A northwestern Wisconsin county and a state agency will go to court over a local ordinance that would place more restrictions on large-scale farms to protect water quality. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that Bayfield County will…
Sawyer County Deputies Respond to Explosion in Winter
VILLAGE OF WINTER, Wis. - A residence in the Village of Winter experienced an explosion on the afternoon of Thursday, June 8, according to the Sawyer County Sheriff's Office. Deputies and the Winter Fire Department responded to the call, assisted…
Wisconsin Struggles to Find New Homes for Sex Offenders
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - An Associated Press review of state data reveals that 36 violent sex offenders who have completed treatment are still waiting in prison for Wisconsin officials to find them somewhere to live. Wisconsin policymakers, like those in…
Jury Begins Deliberations in Trial of Officer Jeronimo Yanez
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) - Jurors are expected to begin deliberations Monday in the trial of St. Anthony Police Officer Jeronimo Yanez. Yanez is on trial for manslaughter for the July 6,…
Pulse Nightclub Shooting: 49 Victims Remembered One Year Later
ORLANDO, Fla. (FOX NEWS) - Family, friends, and survivors gathered outside Pulse nightclub in Orlando on Monday, marking one year after 49 people were killed in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Around 2 a.m. a vigil…
Another US Appeals Court Keeps Trump's Travel Ban Blocked
SEATTLE (AP) - Another federal appeals court has upheld a decision blocking President Donald Trump's revised travel ban. The ruling Monday from a unanimous three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals deals the administration another legal defeat…
One-Woman Show Remembers Laura Ingalls Wilder
SUPERIOR, Wis. - This weekend a famous pioneer is being remembered through a one-woman show. The Douglas County Historical Society History Theatre is presenting "Laura Ingalls Wilder." Jessica Michna is starring in…
Runner Tracking Available at Grandma's Marathon
DULUTH, Minn. - Grandma's Marathon is only a few days away, and officials have announced a way to keep tabs on your favorite runners during the race. The tracking system has been made possible by T-Mobile, and will enable access…
Urologist Speaks Out During Men's Health Week
DULUTH, Minn. - This week, June 12-16, is recognized as Men's Health Week. This morning, Dr. Andrew Nisbet of St. Luke's Urology Associates visited FOX 21 to speak on the topic. Dr.…
Duluth Receives Knight Foundation Grant for "Mega-Parklets"
DULUTH, Minn. - There is big news for the City of Duluth, as $200,000 is coming its way in an effort to bring the community together. Some Duluth city leaders submitted the…
Electric Car Owners In Minnesota To Face $75 Annual Fee
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota owners of vehicles powered exclusively by electricity will face a new fee next year. Minnesota Public Radio reports the annual $75 surcharge approved by state lawmakers takes effect in January. Minnesota joins a growing…
Sprouting Up With Shoreview Natives
DULUTH, Minn. - Many of you may be looking into landscaping projects this summer. One local company is looking to transition outdoor spaces into ecological hubs. Shoreview Natives is stemming from a…
The Great American Canoe Festival Wraps Up in Ely
ELY, Minn.- Ely is known as the gateway to the boundary waters canoe area. Some even call it the canoe capital of the world. And thousands of people visit…
Motorcyclist Killed Near Bayfield
BAYFIELD, Wis. - A 64-year-old motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries after an accident on WIS 13 near Bayfield, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The incident happened on Saturday, June 10 just after 7 p.m. on WIS 13 at Superior…
Fire Department Talks Water Safety After Accident at "The Deeps"
DULUTH, Minn. - A 22-year-old man is recovering after jumping into a popular swimming hole in the Lester River known as "The Deeps." Authorities tell us the man was pulled…
Minnesota State Parks Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- With warm temperatures giving the Northland a little taste of summer, it was a perfect day for families to frolic in the waters of Gooseberry River. But that…
Fire Destroys Shed in Lakewood Twp.
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. - A fire destroyed a barn in Lakewood Township Saturday afternoon. Crews responded to the blaze in the 5100 block of Lester River Rd. around 4:30 p.m. and found a half moon shaped shed on fire. There…
Authorities Recover Body in Lake Near Brainerd
BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) Authorities have recovered the body of a man whose abandoned boat was found floating on a lake near Brainerd. The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office says the body of 54-year-old Raymond Achman, of Brainerd, was recovered in…
AMBER Alert Issued in Wisconsin
UPDATE: Jaiden was found safe! (KQDS FOX 21) - An AMBER Alert was issued Saturday afternoon in Wisconsin, looking for a missing 8 year old boy. Jaiden Hunt was last seen in Knowlton with his father, Jamie Hunt. Jaiden is…
Intro To Kayaking
Island Lake, Minn. With the more than 10 thousand lakes in Minnesota and not even counting Wisconsin there’s always some type of aquatic activity you can get involved in. Apparently going to…
April Larson, Running The Table
DULUTH, Minn- The City of Duluth found itself in the corner pocket this June, with the 2nd Annual Eight Ball Classic at the Break Room. The local event is…
