Morning Update 2-21-20
Join FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, February 21, 2020.
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Wisconsin Legislature Sends $250 Million Tax Cut to Governor
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin's Republican-controlled Legislature has sent a $250 million income tax cut to Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who appears likely to veto it. Both the Senate and Assembly voted to pass the tax cut Thursday on mostly…
Chief Tusken Reflects On Police Department Assessment Report
DULUTH, Minn. - A top to bottom outside assessment of the Duluth Police Department is now complete. And Chief Mike Tusken says he's pleased that the recommendations for improvements were nothing overly unexpected. Tusken…
Husky Energy Evacuated Due to Infrastructure Concerns
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Tonight, an investigation is underway at the Husky Energy Refinery in Superior after a swaying stack caused an evacuation. The stack could be seen swaying back and forth. Wind gusts at…
Minnesota Surveyor Conference Showcases New Technology
DULUTH, Minn. - An annual event showcasing the future of land surveying has made its return to Duluth for the first time since 2017. The Minnesota Society of Professional Surveyors held their yearly convention…
City Employees Prepare for Warmer Temperatures
DULUTH, Minn. - The temperatures are expected to climb into the 30's tomorrow, which will cause a lot of the snow and ice to melt. Duluth city employees have been preparing for months for the upcoming melt by clearing culverts…
Ashland Parks and Recreation Announces New Waterfront Improvements
ASHLAND, Wis. - The City of Ashland Parks and Recreation Department announced their improvements to the coastline in 2019 and what is to come in 2020 after years of storms battering the coastlines. Some…
Hermantown Prepares for Road Construction
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Hermantown is making efforts to repair roads before they get worse...but even though many of the city's roads are in need of repair, some are worried about the cost. Bumps and…
The Lake Superior Zoo Hosts Annual "Community Day"
DULUTH, Minn. - The Lake Superior Zoo hosted it's annual Community Day to say thank you to Duluthians and other supporters of the popular tourist attraction. Visitors received the great perk of free admission to…
Congressman Pete Stauber Meets With Duluth School Board To Discuss Special Education Challenges
DULUTH, Minn. - Special education needs in public schools have risen drastically over the years, not just in Minnesota, but nationally. Congressman Pete Stauber sat down with the Duluth School Board to hear some…
NorShor Theatre Board Discussing Upcoming Garrison Keillor Performance Amid Backlash
DULUTH, Minn. – Just hours after the NorShor Theatre posted on its Facebook page Thursday about the April performance by former MPR "A Prairie Home Companion" host Garrison Keillor, the post was pulled down and the show's ticket information…
Essentia Health Purchases Former Miller Hill Mall Sears Location
DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia Health announced Thursday afternoon that they have purchased the former Sears location at Miller Hill Mall. Essentia Health made the announcement Thursday afternoon in a press release saying, “The acquisition will allow the Northland’s largest health…
Dehumidifiers Recalled for being a Fire Hazard
DULUTH, Minn. - Fire officials want you to check your dehumidifier as some are being recalled as a fire hazard. Even though the winter has made our air more dry. Some people are still using…
Shrimp Scampi Roma A Favorite At Valentini's
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- In this week's Cooking Connection Fox 21's Brittney Merlot heads up the hill to Valentini's newest location. Their kitchen manager has been there for years and shows us how to make…
Roger Stone Sentenced to 40 Months in Prison
WASHINGTON (AP) - Roger Stone, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison on his convictions for witness tampering and lying to Congress. Thursday's action in federal court comes amid Trump's unrelenting defense…
Midday Update 2-20-20
Join FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, February 20, 2020.
Recycling Plant Fire Burns for 3rd Day in Minnesota
BECKER, Minn. (AP) - Firefighters are battling a stubborn fire at a metal recycling plant in a small Minnesota community for a third consecutive day. The fire at the Northern Metals plant in…
Air Force: Madison Preferred Location for F-35 Fighter Jets
MADISON, Wis. - The U.S. Air Force says Madison's Truax Field is the preferred location for the next squadron of F-35 fighter jets despite some negative environmental impacts. The Air Force's study finds that about 1,019 households would be impacted…
Marcus Theaters Starts Seven-Week Kids Dream Family Film Series
DULUTH, Minn.- Patrick Albrecht, General Manager of Marcus Theaters on Miller Trunk Highway, stops by to talk the Kids Dream Family Film Series happening for the next seven weeks.
Morning Update 2-20-20
Join FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, February 20, 2020.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Consider Raising Smoking Age From 18 to 21
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state Assembly is set to pass a bill that would raise the smoking age from 18 to 21. The bipartisan proposal would bar anyone younger than 21 from buying cigarettes as well as any tobacco…
St. Paul Man Dies on Lutsen Ski Hill
LUTSEN, Minn. (AP) - Sheriff's officials say a St. Paul man has died on a ski hill in northeastern Minnesota. The Cook County Sheriff's Office says 70-year-old David Skog was found unresponsive and bleeding from the face on a ski…
Surf's Up On A Wintry Lake Superior
DULUTH, Minn. - Who needs to go to California, Florida, or Hawaii to surf when you can jump in Lake Superior in the middle of the winter? Some brave souls wet-suited up and rode…
Final Presentation of Project Held for Mission Creek Burial Ground
CARLTON, Minn. - Black Bear Casino hosted a final presentation on Wednesday night by Urban Ecosystems, the Twin Cities landscape architecture firm working on the project, for the Mission Creek Burial Ground. The…
Local Health Expert Gives Coronavirus Update
DULUTH, Minn.-- An expert from UMD is giving update on the coronavirus. As of last week, there are 15 confirmed cases of the disease here in the U.S. Both Minnesota and Wisconsin have each…
Opening Date for Duluth HomeGoods Announced
DULUTH, Minn.-- A new home fixture store in Duluth has announced when they will open their doors. The new HomeGoods location in Burning Tree Plaza will be where Dunham’s Sports used to sit. The…
Longtime Duluth City Attorney Suspended; No Comment From Mayor Larson's Office
DULUTH, Minn. – Longtime Duluth City Attorney Gunnar Johnson confirmed to FOX 21 Wednesday that he's been placed on administrative suspension. Johnson said he was "shocked" to learn about his suspension last Wednesday and…
Birkie Helps Give Hayward Businesses A Big Boost
HAYWARD, Wis. - The Birkie can be a big moneymaker for many of the businesses in Hayward. Main Street Tacos is heading into its third year and has gained popularity from the locals. The…
Birkie Preps Are Well Underway For This Weekend
HAYWARD, Wis. - The town of Hayward is already beginning to transform and the excitement is building as everyone gets ready for the 46th Annual American Birkebeiner The cross-country ski race is one of…
2nd Annual "Superior Sinker" Event Underway
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - One group of young professionals over in Superior is putting on a unique fundraiser. After its success last year, the organization Superior Jaycees is underway with its second annual "Superior Sinker"…
