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Phase 5 Prep Work Complete, Lakewalk Reopened

DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth says contractors have completed the work to begin the fifth phase of the Lakewalk Reconstruction Project. The sections of the Lakewalk that had been temporarily closed earlier this…

Plastic Bag Fee to Begin October 15 in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - The five-cent plastic bag fee will go into effect on October 15 in Duluth. According to a recent news release, retailers will charge the five-cent fee for each plastic carryout bag which will be reflected on their…

Some USPS Deliveries Will Soon Take Longer, Cost More

(FOX BUSINESS) - Some U.S. Postal Service mail will now take even longer to be delivered – and cost you more. Starting Oct. 1, the USPS is implementing new service standards for its first-class mail and periodicals, which will increase…

Skittles Bringing Back Lime Flavor to Original Packs

(FOX ) - Fans of the original Skittles flavors can rejoice because lime is back. The green-colored candy in a Skittles will no longer taste like a crisp green apple, but will instead be back to its citrusy glory. Mars…

Wisconsin Signs $17M Contract to Update Unemployment System

MADISON, Wis. - The state of Wisconsin has entered into a nearly $17 million, multi-year contract with software development company Flexion to update the antiquated system for paying unemployment claims that was overwhelmed last year during the start of the…

Midday Update 9-29-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, September 29, 2021.

Authorities: 3 Killed in Crash of Small Plane in Wisconsin

EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (AP) - Federal aviation officials say three people have died in the crash of a small plane in northern Wisconsin. National Transportation Safety Board spokesman Keith Holloway says the information about the three fatalities comes from local…

Morning Update 9-29-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, September 29, 2021.

Enbridge Says Line 3 Replacement Complete, Opens Friday

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Enbridge announced Wednesday that the upgrade and expansion of its Line 3 pipeline across Minnesota is complete and will become operational on Friday. The Canadian-based company’s President and CEO…

Minnesota Health Care Workers Sue to Block Vaccine Mandate

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nearly 200 Minnesota health workers are suing their employers to block a pending requirement that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 or risk getting fired. The lawsuit was filed in federal court late Monday against federal officials and…

13 Board and Commission Seats Open in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth needs your help to fill 13 openings on various boards and commissions. Leadership from Duluth says these positions are important as they not only allow people to share their…

Mini Goats Take Over the Campus of UW-Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis., - Over a dozen goats took over the campus of UW-Superior Tuesday afternoon. With in-person events returning to campus this fall, Student Involvement booked a session for 50 students to sign up…

Orchards Preparing for Apple Fest

BAYFIELD, Wisc. -- "We're going to have our same thing going on with hayrides, live music. Apple picking. We have all the goodies in the store," Erickson Orchard Owner, Fred Erickson says. In…

Minnesota Coronavirus Cases Top 700k; ICU Cases Dip to 197

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota’s total number of confirmed coronavirus cases has topped the 700,000 mark, while the number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care at Minnesota hospitals fell below 200 for the first time in two weeks. The…

Douglas County to Offer Pfizer Vaccine Booster

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. - The Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccine will now be available in Douglas County following the recommendation from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services that certain eligible groups receive the booster at least six months after receiving their…

Ex-Juvenile Court Judge Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Charges

MADISON, Wis. - A former juvenile court judge in Wisconsin has pleaded guilty in federal court to two counts of distributing child pornography. Brett Blomme, a one-time Milwaukee County children’s court judge, faces a minimum mandatory sentence of five years…

Police: Missing Wisconsin Woman Died in Crash

(FOX 9) - Police say a missing woman from Cumberland, Wisconsin was found dead Monday after she crashed near the Amnicon River and Highway 53. Hailey Anderson, 43, was last seen on Sept. 16 in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin. On that…

Midday Update 9-28-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, September 28, 2021.

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