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UMD Police Investigate Residence Hall Break-Ins

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD Police Department is investigating reports of someone opening or attempting to open doors of occupied rooms in the residence halls. UMD police say the incidents took place over the last several weeks. The department is…

Midday Update 2-7-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, February 7, 2020.

HealthPartners Union Voted in Favor of Strike

MINNEAPOLIS - Nurses, physician assistants and other caregivers in the union representing 1,800 HealthPartners workers have voted overwhelmingly to strike if a contract agreement cannot be reached before Feb. 19. Service Employees International Union represents 1,800 members at HealthPartners in…

New Superintendent Selected for Hermantown School District

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Hermantown Community Schools have selected a new superintendent. The Hermantown Community Schools Board of Education voted this week to hire Wayne Whitwam, a principal from Centerville Elementary School, as the district’s new superintendent. “After careful consideration and…

UW Regents Approve Tuition Hikes for Nonresidents, Grads

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has approved tuition hikes for nonresident and graduate students at six institutions. Increases will range between 1.5% and 25% at UW-Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Platteville, River Falls, Stevens Point, and…

Morning Update 2-7-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, February 7, 2020.

Mix Cosmetiques Opens New Location in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.- A local cosmetic store specializing in natural makeup that's handmade has just opened up in a new storefront. Mix Cosmetiques had it's grand opening today with a ribbon cutting at its new…

Lake Superior Nearly Ice-Free this Warm Winter

DULUTH, Minn.- This winter's unseasonably warm temperatures have left Lake Superior almost entirely without ice. According to experts at the National Weather Service, less than 5% of the lake is covered so far,…

Meeting on Refugee Resettlement Turns Contentious

CLOQUET, Minn.- A presentation on refugee resettlement at the Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College sparked a bit of controversy Thursday. The presentation focused on explaining "all the facts" about refugee resettlement, while some people in attendance said what…

UMD hosts Job and Internship Fair for STEM Majors

DULUTH, Minn. - Calling all STEM majors! Today was the job and internship fair at UMD. More than 500 people gathered at UMD's Kirby Ballroom today. Companies like American Engineering Testing, Lake Superior…

Winterfest Kicks Off This Weekend In Carlton

CARLTON, Minn. - Are you having cabin fever and looking for some fun to let loose? The City of Carlton's Winterfest has got you covered this weekend. Visitors can take part in a variety of…

Korean War Vet Honored with Quilt

DULUTH, Minn. - A Northland woman is using her gifts and talents to honor a veteran who was fighting for his life just weeks ago. After suffering a stroke, Fred Saccoman, an 88-year-old Korean War…

City of Duluth Launches New Podcast

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has launched a new podcast. The MuniciPals podcast is described as a “monthly podcast which aims to highlight different city departments and divisions as well as issues facing Duluth.” The podcast is hosted…

Six More People Die From Flu in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Another six people have died from the flu in Minnesota. The Department of Health’s latest Influenza Activity Report says as of February 1, 42 deaths have been associated with the flu this season. That’s up from…

Two Harbors Winter Frolic Begins Today

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – The annual Two Harbors Winter Frolic event officially kicks off today, February 6. This year's event started with a medallion hunt at the Two Harbors Dairy Queen and a sliding hill at the Curling Club. On…

DNC Calls for a ‘Recanvass’ of Iowa Results After Delays

WASHINGTON (AP) - The chairman of the Democratic National Committee is calling for a “recanvass” of the results of Monday's Iowa caucus. Technical problems and delays have marred the first contest on the 2020 election calendar. The current results show…

Midday Update 2-6-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, February 6, 2020.

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