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Republicans Vote to End 8-Year UW Tuition Freeze

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Legislature’s Republican-led budget committee has voted to end a University of Wisconsin tuition freeze that has been in place for eight years and long been a GOP priority that had bipartisan support. Democratic Gov. Tony…

Flag Raising Ceremony in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- There was a giant flag dedication ceremony held at Lakehead Constructors on Winter Street in Superior today. They unveiled the new 120' pole, that fly's a 30' x 50' American flag. They…

Food Giveaway Held in Hermantown

HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- As the pandemic continues, the AEOA in Hermantown sponsored a food distribution site which is part of a program from the USDA. They started out with 1300 boxes, handing out 300 in the…

Duluth Summer Events Looking for Volunteers

DULUTH, Minn.-- June is bringing two exciting events back to Duluth since the pandemic. Grandmas Marathon will be drawing in large crowds but the Duluth Air Show is also expecting a big turnout. Duluth…

Wisconsin Public Schools to Get Fraction of What Evers Wants

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin public schools would receive $150 million more in funding over two years under the Republican budget approved by a legislative committee. That is less than 10% of the $1.6 billion that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers…

Red Flag Warning Issued for Park Point Beaches

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department has issued a warning for dangerous swimming conditions at Park Point beaches effective immediately until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. The warning means that wind and wave conditions can support rip currents, which are life-threatening…

Midday Update 5-27-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 27, 2021.

Superior Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested in Duluth

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior police say the suspect in a Wednesday evening armed robbery and shoplifting incident was located and arrested in Duluth following a short pursuit from Superior. Authorities say officers responded to a CVS located at North 28th…

COVID-19 Deaths Surpass 7,000 in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The number of COVID-19 deaths have now surpassed 7,000 in Wisconsin, but data that shows the number of coronavirus cases declining and more people being vaccinated offered some hope in the yearlong pandemic. The state Department…

Bluestone Vue Nears Completion

DULUTH, Minn. - Construction is wrapping up at the Bluestone complex after starting nearly 10 years ago. Vue at Bluestone is the last building to go up and they may have saved the best…

Minnesota to Give Away Prizes to People Who Get Vaccinated

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state plans to offer up swag in an attempt to get more people vaccinated for the coronavirus. Walz is planning a trip to a Minnesota state park Thursday to announce incentives…

Morning Update 5-27-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 27, 2021.

Essentia Health Eases Visitor Restrictions

DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health announced Thursday morning that it is moving to ease visitation guidelines as COVID-19 positivity rates decrease in the community. Starting today, two adult visitors per patient will be allowed in Essentia clinic and hospital settings,…

US Jobless Claims Fall to 406,000, a New Pandemic Low

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and more evidence that the job market is strengthening as the virus wanes and the economy further reopens. Thursday’s report from…

UWS and WITC Collaborate to Offer More Opportunities

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- UWS and WITC signed documents this morning that certified a partnership that will offer their students more opportunities. A University Transfer Degree option will allow students to combine classes from the two…

Smoke Billowing From Church Turns Out Not To Be From Fire

DULUTH, Minn. -- Concerned neighbors called the Duluth Fire Department on Wednesday evening while watching smoke pour out of a church, but it turns out it wasn't a fire that caused the problem. The city fire department was dispatched to…

Local Greenhouses Give Spring Gardening Tips

DULUTH, Minn.-- With the temperatures rising and dropping, a local greenhouse has tips on how to keep your plants healthy. Those with Spring at Last greenhouse say on nights with frost warnings, you should cover…

Wednesday Night Regatta Returns on Lake Superior

DULUTH, Minn.-- You know summer is almost here in Duluth now that the Duluth Yacht Club is back at its Wednesday night regatta out on Lake Superior. Wednesday evening, dozens of sailboats took off…

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