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Supreme Court to Take up Major Abortion Rights Challenge

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has agreed to consider a major rollback of abortion rights, saying it will take up Mississippi’s bid to enforce a 15-week ban on the procedure. The court’s order Monday sets up a showdown over…

Wisconsin DOJ Official Alleges Racial, Gender Harassment

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A top administrator at the Wisconsin Department of Justice alleges that Attorney General Josh Kaul’s administration is paying her less and treating her poorly because she’s a Black woman. Division of Law Enforcement Services Administrator Tina…

Walz, Legislative Leaders Reach $52 Billion Budget Deal

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The leaders of the Minnesota Legislature and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz have announced a $52 billion deal for the state’s next two-year budget Monday. But lawmakers will have to finish the work during a special…

Biden Boosting World Vaccine Sharing Commitment to 80M Doses

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will share an additional 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines with the world in the coming six weeks. White House press secretary Jen Psaki says the doses would come from existing U.S. production of Pfizer,…

Midday Update 5-17-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, May 17, 2021.

Officer Charged in Death of Daunte Wright to Appear in Court

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former suburban Minneapolis police officer charged with second-degree manslaughter in Daunte Wright's death is scheduled to appear in court via videoconference. Former Brooklyn Center Officer Kim Potter has an omnibus hearing, also known as a pretrial…

Morning Update 5-17-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, May 17, 2021.

Minnesota Legislative Leaders Say They Have a Budget Deal

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The two top leaders of the Minnesota Legislature said they reached an agreement with Democratic Gov. Tim Walz early Monday on broad targets for the state’s next two-year budget but that lawmakers will have to…

UPDATE: Escaped NERCC Inmate Located, Arrested

SAGINAW, Minn. - Authorities say an inmate who escaped from the Northeast Regional Corrections Center in Saginaw on Sunday has been located and arrested. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says 48-year-old James Crabtree, of Hibbing, was located around 10:15…

Halvor Lines Speedway Races Again in Proctor

PROCTOR, Minn.-- For the first time in nearly two years, it's race day once again over at the speedway in Proctor. Now with COVID restrictions on big events loosening up considerably, it’s an encouraging sign…

Husky Refinery Hiring Additional Staff Amid Rebuild

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- As the rebuild continues for the Husky Refinery in Superior after an explosion two years ago, they're looking to hire additional staff. A spokesperson for the Superior refinery says that they are looking…

Wisconsin Woman Arrested For Drugs With 5 Children In Car

HIXTON, Wis. (AP) - Authorities say a western Wisconsin woman was arrested for allegedly taking illegal drugs while driving with five children in the car. The Wisconsin State Patrol says it learned of the incident when a father called Saturday…

Minneapolis Suburb OKs Roadmap For Policing Changes

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) - Elected officials in a Minneapolis suburb where a police officer fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in April have approved a proposal to dramatically change the city’s policing practices. The Brooklyn Center City…

CSS, UWS Hold Unique Graduation Ceremonies

TWIN PORTS-- St. Scholastica and UW-Superior graduates took the stage in a unique way this afternoon for their commencement. 544 CSS graduates put on their caps and gowns and walked through Amsoil arena this afternoon…

Rental Help Available in Northland

DULUTH, Minn.-U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, along with housing leaders from around the state, came together today to discuss rental assistance in Minnesota. Currently Minnesota has the program RentHelpMN, which helps those having a hard time…

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