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Walker Set to Deliver Budget Address

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…

Night Out with Chocolate Supports Arc Northland

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,…

Great Outdoors: Ice Climbing

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…

Two Saved in Superior Apartment Fire

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…

Local Hospitals React to Immigration Ban

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…

Proctor Athletic Facilities Referendum Passed

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…

Paid Sick Leave Debate Continues

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…

Governor Dayton to Have Surgery on Prostate

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 Set to Vote on New Sports Facility

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…

More People Celebrating Pet Birthdays

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…

Students Get College Preview at WITC Career Day

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…

Twin Cities Airport to get Automated Security Lanes

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 Fire Victim Identified

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…

One Dead After Crash in Two Harbors

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…

Trump Says He Would Have Won Minnesota With 1 More Visit

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…

Army to Allow Completion of Dakota Access Oil Pipeline

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The Army has notified Congress that it will allow the $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline to cross under a Missouri River reservoir in North Dakota, completing the four-state project to move North Dakota oil to Illinois.…

Walker's Budget Looks to Cut UW Tuition by 5-Percent

MADISON (AP) - Governor Scott Walker wants to cut the University of Wisconsin System tuition by 5 percent, letting students opt out of paying some fees and grant the system's request for additional state aid. The governor made the announcement…

Heroin Bust Leads to Six Arrests in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Just before 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, investigators from the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force executed a search warrant at an apartment in the 2800 block of West 3rd Street. The search…

Minnesota Bill Banning Cellphone Use While Driving Proposed

ST. PAUL (AP) - Several state lawmakers are proposing legislation that bans cellphone use while driving, with the exception of hands-free devices. Democrat Representative Frank Hornstein says more and more accidents are the result of distracted driving. He says this…

SPECIAL REPORT: Canadian Connection Part 1

Join us on Wednesday after Star, for a special report on the Canadian Connection with FOX 21's Brett Scott. We'll take a look at how important our neighbors to the north are to our local economies, and just why they've…

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