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Noah Hobbs Announces Run for St. Louis County Commissioner

DULUTH, Minn. – Former Duluth City Councilor Noah Hobbs announced Friday afternoon that he will be running for St. Louis County Commissioner in District 3. Hobbs had been city council president since 2018 and filled the seat of “At Large…

Ellison: Mille Lacs Band Still has 61K-Acre Reservation

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota's attorney general contends the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation still exists. In a legal filing this week, Attorney General Keith Ellison backed the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe's assertion that the band has 61,000 acres across…

Midday 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.

Nurse Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Harming Infants

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A nurse convicted of injuring nine infants at a Wisconsin hospital has been sentenced to 13 years in prison. Christopher Kaphaem pleaded guilty in September to 19 felony counts, including child abuse, for injuries to the…

Minnesota Records Second Child Death of Flu Season

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota has recorded its second child death of the flu season, according to state flu data released Thursday. As of last week, Minnesota had 58 flu-related deaths, including two child deaths, the state Department of…

"Sunscriptions" Filled on the SunSpot Bus

DULUTH, Minn. -- In this weeks Active Adventures Fox 21's Brittney Merlot takes on the SUNSPOT BUS! If you are battling the winter blues, cabin fever, vitamin D deficiency and finding yourself not being very…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.

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