WASHINGTON (AP) - A push by a group of senior Republican statesmen for a tax on carbon to help combat the effects of climate change is already meeting entrenched opposition from their own party. Former Secretary of State Jim Baker…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Jumping rope is a timeless tradition for school kids wanting a fun way to exercise. But students at the Duluth Edison Charter Schools Northstar Academy (DECS) are jumping rope…
MADISON (AP) - The state Senate has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would make it legal to use a marijuana extract to treat seizures. The measure legalizes possession of cannabidiol oil with a doctor's certification. The chapter adopted the bill…
ST. PAUL (AP) - Governor Mark Dayton says he's confident his upcoming prostate cancer surgery won't hinder his remaining two years in office. The Democratic governor is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove his prostate on March 2. Dayton revealed…
BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) - A new training program in Bemidji is teaching foster parents how to wean infants off opioid addictions in their homes. Minnesota Public Radio reports the program was started by Alyssa Bruning, a registered nurse at the…
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth Public Schools Superintendent Bill Gronseth is a finalist for that same position for Independent School District 728 in the Twin Cities area. That district includes schools in Elk River, Ostego,…
ST. PAUL (AP) - Attorneys for a Minnesota police officer accused of fatally shooting a black man during a traffic stop say Philando Castile's gun was accessible and that he was reaching for it when he was killed. The Star…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - After years of deep cuts, K-12 public schools and the University of Wisconsin stand to be big winners under Gov. Scott Walker's proposed state budget. Now all Walker has to do is convince lukewarm fellow Republicans…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP)-A Minnesota Democrat says it's time for the state to legalize recreational marijuana use. The state passed a tightly controlled medical marijuana law in 2014. It bans using the plant form, and is only available to residents…
ANNANDALE, Minn. (AP) - A real estate developer who demolished the Minnesota home of the man who killed Jacob Wettlerling in 1989 says he is giving the vacant lot to the city of Annandale. Developer Tim Thone said Tuesday the…
DULUTH, Minn. - Local chefs are getting creative by combining chocolate with courses of a meal. The 20th Annual Chocolate After Dark event will include chocolate creations from featured local chefs,…
School closings & delays for Wednesday, February 8, 2017: 2-hr Delay: Watersmeet Schools
DULUTH, Minn. - Ice climbing in the Northland is a sport that's always popular during the winter. In this week’s edition of FOX 21's Great Outdoors, we tag along with UMD ice climbing…
UPDATE: Both victims of this fire are currently in intensive care units. A male victim, Ronald Stark, is in critical condition at the burn unit at Miller Dwan, and a female victim, Kellie Cook is listed in stable condition, but…
DULUTH, Minn. - Area hospitals are taking a wait and see approach to the temporary immigration ban and they vow to help their patients and staff in whatever ways they can. St. Luke's…
DULUTH, Minn. - First responders not only have traffic to deal with when heading to an emergency, but they also have to deal with less than ideal conditions when the weather gets…
PROCTOR, Minn. - Proctor residents have voted to pass a referendum to pay for a new hockey arena and multi–functional turf field. The referendum was approved with 1159 votes in favor and…
DULUTH, Minn.-The debate for whether employers should offer paid sick leave raged on at a community forum in Duluth today. Representatives from various organizations and businesses attended the event including the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton announced today he plans to undergo surgery in early March to treat his prostate cancer. He revealed the diagnosis late last month…
PROCTOR, Minn.-Tonight Proctor residents are voting on whether to pay for a new hockey arena and multi-functional turf field. The facility would cost about $12 million. School…
DULUTH, Minn. -- A housing project that’s been more than two years in the making is celebrating its grand opening on London Road in Duluth. Developers and city leaders cut the ribbon…
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DULUTH, Minn. - St. Louis County commissioners are one step closer to approving a resolution in favor of copper mining in the Superior National Forest. Commissioners heard arguments both for and against…
DULUTH, Minn. - For many, dogs and cats are more than pets, they're part of the family. More and more pet owners treat their furry friends as such. Joanne Elliott, owner of…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College opened its doors to more than 400 high school students From nine Northland schools Tuesday. As part of Career Day, these kids could experience…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Automated security lanes are expected to make it easier for air travelers at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Minnesota Public Radio reports the Metropolitan Airports Commission approved on Monday the purchase of the lanes that promise to…
CLOQUET, Minn.-The remains of Thursday’s Cloquet fire victim have been identified. The homeowner, 51-year-old Sharyl Nelson was identified by the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office. Multiple crews battled the…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.-One person is dead today after car crash in Two Harbors at 10 a.m. An 18-year-old Superior resident was killed after she lost control of her vehicle…
WASHINGTON (AP) - The 2016 election is never far from President Donald Trump's mind. When Trump met Tuesday with a group of sheriffs from around the country, he saw not just lawmen but battleground states. Trump talked about his victories…
An Illinois-based pet food company is voluntarily recalling one of its products after four dogs became sick and one died after consuming the company's dog food. Evanders Dog & Cat Food is recalling five lots of its Hunk of Beef…
