ST. PAUL, Minn. - On Friday, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the appointment of Shawn Pearson as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District. “I am proud to appoint Shawn Pearson to the Sixth Judicial…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Authorities say the male suspect arrested in Duluth Wednesday in connection to an armed robbery and shoplifting incident in Superior has been formally charged. Norman Wayne Cutbank, 25, of Duluth is charged with one count of armed…
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans have blocked the creation of a bipartisan panel to study the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. The Senate fell sort of the 60 votes needed to consider a House-passed bill that would have formed…
VIRGINIA, Minn. - One person was hospitalized after a house fire in Virginia Thursday evening. According to reports from the Northland FireWire, the fire was reported around 7:30 p.m. on the 300 block…
ELY, Minn. - On Thursday, the groundbreaking was held for the $20 million expansion project for Ely Public Schools. The project will include a new structure that connects the elementary and high schools, and renovations of the existing school…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — June will be a critical month for Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 crude oil pipeline as the company resumes construction and opponents mobilize for large-scale protests and civil disobedience. Winona LaDuke of Honor the Earth says she expects…
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…
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota State Patrol is out with alarming new numbers as the Memorial Day weekend approached, just five months into the new year. The Department of Public Safety says 149 lives have…
DULUTH, Minn.-- The first red flag warning of the year was issued today for Park Point Beaches in Duluth because of a high risk for rip currents. The dangerous swimming conditions come from strong winds…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Superior Mayor Jim Paine did not hold an address in 2020 because of the pandemic. On Thursday, he spoke outside at Earth Rider Brewing, to give an update on the city and plans…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Frightening moments at CVS on Tower Avenue in Superior last night after a man allegedly went into the store and robbed it while also shocking a 68 year old woman with a stun…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
ST. PAUL, Minn. - On Thursday, Governor Walz announced a vaccine incentive campaign called "Your Shot to Summer" to encourage Minnesotans to get their COVID-19 vaccine by July 1. The governor's office said in a Thursday news release, "The first…
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DULUTH, Minn. - On Thursday, the Minnesota DNR released a statement saying they have now terminated the state mineral leases with Mesabi Metallics. The DNR says they "will follow up with the company…
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…
Fiesta Chicken Packet Dinners Serves 4 Ingredients 1 15 oz can black or pinto beans, drained and rinsed ½ cup Salsa of choice 1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels, thawed ½ cup chopped cilantro 2 teaspoons taco seasoning…
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…
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…
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…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 27, 2021.
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,…
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…
DULUTH, Minn.- St. Louis County is continuing to find success with its vaccine clinic at the Duluth Transportation Center downtown. Public health officials say they've vaccinated about 80 people over their three visits there.…
DULUTH, Minn.- The City Of Duluth has announced most of their public buildings will reopen to the public on June 1st, and while most things will be business as usual, don't expect to ditch…
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…
