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Minnesota Man Accused of Using Porsche as Battering Ram

LA CROSSE, Wis.-Prosecutors have accused a Minnesota man of using a Porsche as a battering ram to get his Nissan Altima out of an Onalaska impound lot. The La Crosse Tribune reports that Benjamin Gjere of Lanesboro was charged Thursday…

Wisconsin Unemployment Rate up for Fifth Straight Month

MADISON, Wis.-Wisconsin's unemployment rate is up for a fifth straight month and half a percentage point since a record low in May. The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that unemployment in October was 3.3%. That is up from…

Doctor to Examine Competency of Man Accused in Acid Attack

MILWAUKEE-A 61-year-old man accused of throwing acid on a Latino man's face during a racist attack will undergo a psychiatric evaluation to determine whether he can assist in his criminal defense. Clifton Blackwell's lawyer asked for the evaluation during a…

Duluth Man Charged With Synagogue Fire Sentenced to Prison

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth man charged with setting fire to the Adas Israel Synagogue has requested to execute his prison sentence. Matthew Amiot, 36, violated his probation for the second time last week and will now spend one year…

Midday Update 11-15-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, November 15, 2019.

Mont Du Lac Opens In Record Breaking Time

SUPERIOR, Wisc.- The early snap of arctic air made the perfect recipe for snow making at Northland resorts, especially at Mont du Lac. The resort officially opened Thursday, the earliest on record.…

Roger Stone Guilty of Witness Tampering, Lying to Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) - Roger Stone, a longtime friend and ally of President Donald Trump, has been found guilty at his trial in federal court in Washington. Stone was convicted Friday. He was charged in a seven-count indictment that alleged he…

Watch Live: US Diplomat Arrives for Impeachment Hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) 10:20 a.m. - Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch says she was told last April by a State Department official to return to the United States "on the next plane'' because of concerns "up the street'' -…

Morning Update 11-15-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, November 15, 2019.

Wisconsin County Declares Itself Second Amendment Sanctuary

FLORENCE, Wis. (AP) - A county in rural northeastern Wisconsin has declared itself a Second Amendment sanctuary, a move commissioners say is designed to send a "keep your hands off our guns" message to politicians. The Journal Sentinel says the…

West Duluth Home Damaged in Fire

DULUTH, Minn. – Fire crews say a candle left burning in an unattended room too close to combustible materials was the cause of a West Duluth house fire Thursday night. According to reports, multiple crews responded to a call of…

'Outsourced: The New Wisconsin Idea' Shown at UWS

SUPERIOR, Wis. - A documentary about the 2017 program suspensions at UW-Superior was shown Thursday night at the university. "Outsourced: The New Wisconsin Idea" is a forty-minute film by two UWS alumni, Katie Lindow and…

WITC Draws Dozens to Cosmetology Open House

SUPERIOR, Wis. - WITC's cosmetology program held an open house today that brought in prospective who want to have a hands on approach to taking care of people's hair, skin, and nails. Dozens of people…

Staying Safe on the Northland's First Ice this Winter

DULUTH, Minn; SUPERIOR, Wis.- People who love ice fishing have probably already found their go–to spot on the water this year thanks to the Northland's early freezing temperatures. But that first ice isn't always the…

Chester Bowl Fires Up Snow Guns

DULUTH, Minn. - Chester Bowl began making snow Thursday morning. The ski hill fired up their guns with the expectation of opening on December 7th. Management says, the help of the volunteers makes this…

Tips For Protecting Pets During The Winter

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Cold temperatures continue to spread across the Northland. Local veterinarians are reminding pet owners about ways to keep their pets safe during the winter. Winter can pose many risks for pets.…

Another Suspect in Iron Range Murder Sentenced

HIBBING, Minn. - Another suspect in the January murder of a 33-year-old Joshua LaValley has been sentenced. Anthony Howson, 21, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after he previously pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for his role in…

Small Fire at NorShor Theater Out

DULUTH, Minn.- Just after noon Thursday, the NorShor Theatre in Duluth was evacuated. According to the theater, while construction crews were working on sealing the outside of the building from moisture for the street project, embers fell and landed on…

Midday Update 11-14-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, November 14, 2019.

UWS Theatre Presents Production of "Gaslight"

SUPERIOR, Wis. - UWS Theatre is proud to present its latest production, "Gaslight." Written in 1938 and set in a foggy, dreary London, "Gaslight" follows the shady Jack Manningham and his search for…

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