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City of Duluth Asking For Help in Testing Lead Pipes

DULUTH, Minn.-- With tougher regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency on the way the city of Duluth are asking for the public's help in collecting data on lead pipes throughout the city. The city is…

All Handmade Craft Show This Weekend in Cloquet

CLOQUET, Minn.-The All Handmade Craft Show began today and will continue on through this weekend in Cloquet. The event features two different locations to purchase everything from woodworking, to jewelry, and even pottery. Organizers…

Police Arrest Minnesota Bar Owner Who Defied Virus Orders

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A business owner in southern Minnesota who missed a court date as she faces criminal charges for defying pandemic-related restrictions was arrested Thursday in Iowa. Lisa Hanson, who owns a wine and coffee bar in Albert Lea,…

Wisconsin State Capitol to Reopen After 13-Month Closure

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin State Capitol, closed to the public since late March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, will reopen on Monday, Gov. Tony Evers’ administration announced Friday. It will be opened for limited hours, 8 a.m.…

Prosecutor in Daunte Wright’s Death Not Swayed By Critics

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As activists in Minnesota press for murder charges against the police officer who shot Daunte Wright, the prosecutor is sticking by the manslaughter charge he filed. Wright died April 11 when the 20-year-old Black motorist was shot…

Midday Update 4-30-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, April 30, 2021.

Morning Update 4-30-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, April 30, 2021.

Trial of Other Cops Charged in Floyd’s Death to Be Broadcast

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Derek Chauvin’s murder trial was the first Minnesota criminal trial to be broadcast live on television. It won’t be the last. Some in the Minnesota legal system were apprehensive about allowing the live broadcast of Chauvin’s trial…

DEDA Approves $54,500 to Secure Kozy Building

DULUTH, Minn.-- A series of break-ins at the condemned Kozy building in downtown Duluth has the city beefing up security around the property. DEDA, or the Duluth Economic Development Authority, which owns the Kozy building…

Party Supply Rental Stores Getting Busy

DULUTH, Minn. One rental store in Duluth says they are expecting a big year for business as the pandemic slows down. Over at London Road Rental, which has the same owner as Party Express…

Suspect Formally Charged in Piedmont Standoff

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police say the man arrested in connection to last week's standoff in the Piedmont Heights neighborhood has been formally charged. According to court documents, 31-year-old Jesse Lee Fechner has been charged with felony receiving stolen property,…

Hayward Community Preparing for Fishing Opener

HAYWARD, Wisc. -- After five years, the muskie capitol of the world is set to host the annual Governors Fishing Opener this weekend in Hayward. "I would probably suggest maybe small mouth fishing if…

Report: Aaron Rodgers Wants out of Green Bay

MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is "disgruntled" and allegedly does not want to return to the team, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. Schefter reports the team is "aware" of his feelings. After…

Judge Rules Against Wisconsin GOP in Redistricting Case

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge has ruled that Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Legislature illegally hired private taxpayer-funded attorneys to represent them in anticipation of lawsuits over redistricting. The lawsuit filed by attorney Lester Pines on behalf of four…

Northland Newborns 4-29-21

Every Thursday morning on FOX 21 Local News from 7 – 9 a.m., we’re teaming up with Essentia Health to showcase Northland Newborns. Calling all proud parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles! Email a…

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