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Wisconsin Republicans Ask for Review of Road Project Costs

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Assembly Republican leaders are asking the state Department of Transportation for a review of costs for recently completed, ongoing, and planned projects. The letter sent Friday to DOT Secretary Dave Ross, comes after release of an…

Hibbing Murder Update

HIBBING, Minn.-A Grand Rapids man accused of murder has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation before going to trial. 32-year-old Benjamin Lundquist has been charged with second-degree murder for his connection to the Jan. 17 stabbing death of…

Man Charged with Killing Pregnant Eagan Woman

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) - A Brooklyn Park man is charged with killing the woman pregnant with his child. Senicha Lessman was found dead in her Eagan townhome by her mother, Margi Lessman, Tuesday afternoon. A criminal complaint states her throat…

Twin Ports Tonight Taping More Shows

DULUTH, Minn. -  This weekend you have a chance to be part of a local late night talk show. Twin Ports Tonight is taping episodes 10-12 at Teatro Zuccone on Saturday,…

Duluth Police Investigate Robbery

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police are investigating a robbery. On Thursday, January 26 at 7:55 p.m., Duluth Police responded to the 1300 block of Highland Village Drive on a report of a robbery. No one is in custody at this…

Weekend Spotlight: Jan 27-29

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Police Hold Parent Summit in Virginia

Virginia, Minn Parents are raising kids in uncharted territory, as social media is making it easier for kids to get access to drugs. Community leaders in Virginia are hoping to help parents…

Fungus Killing Northern Minnesota Bats

Somewhere between 8,000-12,000 bats call the Soudan Underground Mine home, but a wide spreading fungus is hurting their numbers. The fungus known as white nose syndrome grows on the bat's muzzle and causes…

Superior's 'Chicken Spur' To Close Friday

[gtxvideo vid='RIm8yYcZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RIm8yYcZ.jpg' vtitle='Chicken Closing'] SUPERIOR, Wis. - A longtime Superior gas station known for its fresh chicken and hometown feel is being forced to shut down. The family of the Hammond Spur, or "Chicken Spur" as its best known,…

Dayton Signs Premium Relief Bill

ST. PAUL - Governor Mark Dayton today signed Chapter 2, SF 1 to provide an automatic 25-percent reduction in health insurance premiums for the more than 125,000 Minnesotans facing significant premium increases in the individual market. The following is a…

Teachers of the Year Nominated

  DULUTH, Minn.-Four local teachers have been nominated for Minnesota's Teacher of the Year. Annette Petersmyer, and Sheila Shusterich of Duluth, along with Kristen Kilpo of Proctor and…

3 Charged in Millville Gun Shop Robbery; 75 Guns Stolen

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Three people are charged with stealing about 75 firearms from a Millville gunshop in September and trying to sell them. A federal indictment unsealed this week, charged 38-year-old Alex Boyd, 30-year-old Sasha Marie Erdner, and 19-year-old Trinity…

Duluth Outdoor and Indoor Skating Rinks Set to Reopen

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Parks and Recreation will re-open Bayfront Family Center and ice rink tomorrow, Friday, January 27, from 1-8 p.m. for those looking for some outdoor fun. A bonfire with marshmallow roasting and free hot chocolate will…

Premium Relief Deal Starts Path to Dayton's Desk

ST. PAUL (AP) - Financial help for Minnesota residents paying massive health insurance premium hikes is nearing the finish line at the Minnesota Legislature. The Minnesota Senate approved a bill, Thursday, using $325 million in state funds to cut monthly…

Official: Trump Wants to Slash EPA Workforce, Budget

WASHINGTON (AP) - The former head of President Donald Trump's transition team at the Environmental Protection Agency says he expects the new administration to seek budget and staff cuts. Myron Ebell left the transition team last week saying, in an…

Highly Critical Audit of WisDOT Released

MADISON (AP) - A highly critical audit of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, released Thursday morning, says the agency budgeted to complete more highway projects than could be done with the money available because it didn't take into account inflation…

DFL Legislators Propose $100 Million Broadband Investment

ST. PAUL , Minn - Legislators from across greater Minnesota have joined together to call for a $100 million investment in broadband. They're stressing the economic development reach that investment in broadband creates, something they say Minnesota is in need…

Lake Nebagamon Suspect Facing 3 Felony Charges

SUPERIOR, Wis. - John Raymond Lundberg appeared in Douglas County Circuit Court, today, and is currently facing three separate felony charges for his alleged involvement in the stabbing of a man in Lake Nebagamon on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. According…

Making Valentine's Day Gifts on a Budget

DULUTH, Minn. - Valentine's Day is just a couple weeks away, so Mary Carlson, owner of Pure Event Planning, stopped by FOX 21 to help Northlanders prepare. Instead of putting off…

Barker's Island Readies for Ice Festival

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior is ready for another Lake Superior Ice Festival. "The community has really pulled together," said Linda Cadotte; Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director for…

18th Annual Step To The Future Powwow

DULUTH, Minn- For nearly 20 years children and families in Duluth have come together to honor Native American traditions at the annual steps to the future Powwow. The gathering allows kids and young adults from all backgrounds a chance to…

Grand Avenue Estates Project Gets Pollution Grant

DULUTH, Minn- There is growing excitement for a major housing development along the St. Louis River corridor that hit a polluted snag. The city of Duluth and the developer have landed a $654,000  clean–up grant from the state. That money…

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