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Duluth Officer Use of Force Case Could Go to Supreme Court

DULUTH, Minn.- The City of Duluth's top attorney is not backing down in his fight to keep a police officer from getting his job back. The saga continues, as the City wishes to take…

Going Back in Time of Film Photography

DULUTH, Minn.- Kids twelve and older who probably have only taken photos with devices like smartphones can now learn about other ways to take pictures, with both film cameras and digital ones in a…

Showing Memories Through Photos

DULUTH, Minn.- Some students who traveled overseas this past summer are now sharing their pictures with fellow classmates at LSC. Students from Lake Superior College spent time in the Dominican Republic with nurses,…

Congressman Pete Stauber Joins in on a Roundtable Discussion on Healthcare

DULUTH, Minn - Congressman Pete Stauber sat down for a roundtable discussion with health care leaders. The meeting was held to discuss accessibility and affordability of healthcare in rural communities. The group talked about implementing…

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…

Lake Superior College Helps Students Achieve Success

DULUTH, Minn. - Students at Lake Superior College made the most of their day off from regular classes by attending the school's student success day. It is a day set aside each…

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…

Twin Ports Officials Discuss Possibility of Local Bomb Response Team

SUPERIOR, Wis. - A bomb scare outside Superior Fire Department headquarters is raising some questions about why there's not a local bomb response team in the Twin Ports. It's a topic brought up…

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.

Local Author Releases New Book, "Urban Legends from Space"

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth author Bob King is the creator of Wonders of the Night Sky and Night Sky with the Naked Eye. His latest publication is Urban Legends from Space:…

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.…

UMD Student Toxicology Report: Alcohol, Marijuana and Ritalin ‘Significant Conditions’

DULUTH, Minn. - Toxicology results for UMD student Jacob Lavoie were released by Anoka County officials on Tuesday. The results indicate the cause of death as drowning and alcohol, marijuana and Ritalin as “significant conditions.” Lavoie’s body was pulled from…

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…