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.…
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…
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth says the officer charged in a shooting last September that left a man with a bullet in his shoulder has not been paid since the beginning of the year. According to a city…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, April 30, 2021.
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department responded to reports of multiple porta-potties being set on fire Thursday night in Enger Park. According to reports, fire crews responded to the call just after 7:30 p.m. When crews arrived at Enger…
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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…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth police continue to investigate a stabbing in the cities east hillside neighborhood. Officers responded to a call shortly before 10 p.m. at 820 east 4th street on reports of a male who had been stabbed and…
DULUTH, Minn.-- “We had one mission over really the last year and that was to make sure that the DECC survived the pandemic, which we have,” said DECC Interim Executive Director Roger Reinert. “Now we're…
DULUTH, Minn.-- The non-profit Ecolibrium3, based in Lincoln Park, was awarded for their service to the community over the last year. The organization was selected for a Main Street America Award given to groups that…
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…
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- There's a shortage of new cars being made overseas, as there's a scarcity of microchips in the market that are used in vehicle computers. Not only has the demand for microchips…
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…
A special report – When Love Turns Deadly – Sunday night on FOX 21 News at 9: “This wasn't an accident. This man knew who he was taking from us. He saw…
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, 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…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Staff at Northwest Outlet in Superior are getting busier as the Wisconsin fishing opener is this weekend. Some of the more popular items that always sell well this time of year are tackle boxes…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - Itasca County Public Health and area residents are reflecting on the gratitude of science after surpassing the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Public Health Department reports new cases of…
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…
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…
ST, PAUL, Minn. - On Thursday, Gov. Walz joined bipartisan leaders in the Minnesota Legislature to call for action among Minnesota Senate Republicans on police reform, following the passage of meaningful police reform legislation in the Minnesota House. “The accountability…
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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DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Cooking Connection, Meteorologist Ken Slama is on the quest to find the best dessert options in the Northland for Mother's Day. The Cozy Hen creates handcrafted cheesecakes that…
LAKE VERMILION, Minn. - After a year of the unknown and countless cancellations, the summer season is looking brighter for businesses along Lake Vermilion. “This year is looking to be our best year-to-date,” said Kyle…
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter -- a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An animal welfare organization is searching for those responsible for shooting to death 15 cats among more than 30 that were abandoned in western Wisconsin. Dunn County Humane Society said Wednesday that 33 cats were abandoned near…
DULUTH, Minn. -- On Thursday, a part of East 1st street between north 2nd avenue east and north 1st avenue east will be closed to traffic. The closures will last from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. During that same time, north…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-- The Minnesota Supreme Court made a major ruling on Wednesday, which could have a big impact on the future of the proposed $1 billion PolyMet copper-nickel mine near Hoyt Lakes. The justices…
