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Farmers Begin Harvesting Pumpkins

PROCTOR, Minn. - Hoffbauer Tree Farms has been running "pick your own pumpkin" the last few weeks, but with the anticipation of these colder temperatures, they pulled hundreds of pumpkins this morning to protect…

Superior Church Hosts Pet Blessing

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Cathedral of Christ the King Church hosted their annual "blessing of the pets" in Superior Wednesday morning. The long running tradition brings people together close to the feast day of Saint…

University of Minnesota President Tours UMD

DULUTH, Minn. - The new University of Minnesota president is touring the UMD campus and meeting with students and staff about opportunities in Duluth. President Joan Gabel visited the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department…

Community Grabs 'Coffee with a Cop' at UWS

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior police officers met with the community over a cup of coffee at UWS. It was all part of the "Coffee with a Cop" program. Officers interacted with people…

Duluth Police Officer Case Could go to Supreme Court

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has decided to petition the Supreme Court to review the case of the former Duluth police officer who was fired for dragging a handcuffed man through a downtown skywalk in 2017. Last month,…

OSHA Opens Investigation in Response to Fatal Water Emergency

DULUTH, Minn. - An investigation has been opened by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration in response to Monday’s fatal water emergency on Lake Superior. 68-year-old Donald Sarter of Sturgeon Bay died on Monday after the…

Power Restored at Miller Hill Mall

DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Power says crews have restored power to Miller Hill Mall. In a series of recent tweets, Minnesota Power said crews were working to restore power to the mall and expected to have it back on by…

Feds: Minnesota Paid for Care for Dead Medicaid Recipients

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A federal audit estimates that Minnesota made $3.7 million in unallowed payments to managed care organizations from 2014 to 2016 for dead people who had been enrolled in Medicaid. The inspector general at the U.S.…

Midday Update 10-2-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 2, 2019.

Hayward Business a Total Loss After Tuesday Fire

HAYWARD, Wis. – A business in Hayward was deemed a total loss after a fire broke out around 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. According to officials, multiple fire departments responded to the blaze at Hidden Bay Graphics on Highway B.…

Wisconsin Lawmakers to Vote on Suicide Prevention Funding

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A suicide prevention hotline could receive a boost in funding from the Legislature's budget committee under a vote scheduled to take place after a bitter partisan fight. The Republican-controlled budget panel was expected to approve the…

Bernie Sanders has Heart Procedure, Cancels Campaign Events

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders’ campaign says the Democratic presidential candidate has had a heart procedure for a blocked artery. The Vermont senator is canceling events and appearances “until further notice.” The campaign says the 78-year-old Sanders experienced chest discomfort…

Morning Update 10-2-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 2, 2019.

BizPac Wins Battle With DTA Over Bus Ads

DULUTH, Minn. - A lawsuit has been avoided between a pro-business political action group in Duluth known as BizPac and the Duluth Transit Authority over banner ads on the city buses. Three BizPac…

Enjoy The Multi-Color Vibrant Views Of Fall

CARLTON, Minn. -- In this week’s Great Outdoors, Fox 21’s Meteorologist Brittney Merlot takes on a hike through the fall foliage of Jay Cooke State Park. “The colors seem to be peaking a little faster…

Area Businesses Impacted by Superior Bomb Scare

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior Police said the area surrounding the possible improvised explosive device on Tower Avenue was fairly easy to control because it was a business district. Nearby businesses were still disrupted this…

Bent Paddle Approaching 'Growler Cap'

DULUTH, Minn.- As Castle Danger Brewery in Two Harbors hits the cap on growler sales for this year, bent paddle is also approaching the cap, mandated by the state. It's all because of…

Duluth School Board Appoints Newest Member

DULUTH, Minn. -  Dr. Kelly Eder, an assistant professor at St. Scholastica, was selected over 16 other candidates. The seat was vacated by Josh Gorham back in early September after he expressed…

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