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Walmart to Stop Selling Electronic Cigarettes at its Stores

NEW YORK (AP) - Walmart says it will stop selling electronic cigarettes at its namesake stores and Sam's Clubs following a string illnesses and deaths related to vaping. The nation's largest retailer said Friday that it will complete its exit…

Get Lost In A Corn Maze

ACTIVE ADVENTURES: Get lost in a corn maze with Fox 21's Meteorologist Brittney Merlot and Brett Scott. We timed their adventure to see how long it took to get out!  Ru-Ridge…

Midday Update 9-20-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, September 20, 2019.

International Falls Mayor Bob Anderson Passes Away at Age 77

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Wis. - International Falls Mayor Bob Anderson has passed away. City officials confirmed that Mayor Anderson’s family notified the city of his passing early Friday morning. Anderson, 77, had been serving as mayor since 2013. His current term…

Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce Medical Marijuana Bill

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Three legislators have introduced a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin. Sens. Jon Erpenbach and Patrick Testin along with Rep. Chris Taylor introduced the bill Friday. Erpenbach and Taylor are Democrats. Testin is a…

Wisconsin Legislators Push In-State Tuition for Tribes

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A group of lawmakers is introducing a bill that would allow American Indians from anywhere in the United States to pay resident tuition at University of Wisconsin System schools. The bill's chief sponsors, Democratic state Rep.…

Morning Update 9-20-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, September 20, 2019.

Send-Off Set for 700 Minnesota National Guard Members

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - A ceremonial send-off is being held for 700 Minnesota National Guard members headed for Western Asia. The St. Paul-based 34th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade will provide Army helicopter, airplane and drone support to U.S. and…

New Senior Living to Open in Carlton

CARLTON, Minn. - A brand new age 55 and older living community called The Willows. is coming to Carlton. The new building is expected to be done in March of 2020 and not allow…

A New Delivery-Only Restaurant Opens in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - An new restaurant has opened in Duluth, but it's not the traditional restaurant you may be thinking of. Bowls to go is a virtual restaurant  designed to be "delivery–only". the restaurant will…

2019 Deer Hunting Regulations

CLOQUET, Minn. - Deer season is upon Minnesota and the Department of Natural Resources has added a few new regulations this year relating to a variety of things. The DNR is carefully monitoring the…

29 Chilis Compete at Virginia-Quad Cities Cook-off

VIRGINIA, Minn. - At the Virginia-Quad Cities Chili Cook-off, twenty-nine chilis are competing for the top prize. Now in its tenth year, the cook-off brings close to a thousand people together from across the…

Maurices Employees Hold 'Best Day Ever'

DULUTH, Minn.- Maurices employees shut down their headquarters in downtown Duluth for the day, to take time giving back to local non-profits. It's part of the company's "Best Day Ever". Life House for…

Remodeled Skyline Social and Games to Reopen Soon

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Skyline Social and Games is expected to reopen soon after a major renovation. After a $3 million renovation project, the former Skyline Lanes will include a lot more than bowling. The…

Fall Colors Appear up the North Shore

TWO HARBORS, Minn.- We may be soaking up our final days of Summer, but Fall is getting a head start in some of the trees along the Superior Hiking Trail. Shades of red and yellow…

Minnesota Senate GOP Unveils Insulin Affordability Bill

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Senate Republicans want to require drug makers to provide free insulin to qualifying residents who can't afford the high cost of the life-saving medication. Senate GOP leaders unveiled the plan Thursday, a week ahead…

Wisconsin School Chief Calls Achievement Gap a 'Crisis'

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin's schools chief says a nearly $600 million boost in education funding is a "down payment'' on equity and closing the state's persistent achievement gap. State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor calls that gap a "crisis.'' She…

Game Day Apps with Bucktales Cantina and Grill

SUPERIOR, Wis. - It's football season and with it comes the munchies! In this week's Cooking Connection, FOX 21's Brett Scott chats with Bucktales Cantina and Grill owner Dee Morales as business picks…

Evers Would Consider Mandatory Gun Buy-Backs

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says he would consider mandatory buybacks for assault weapons. Democratic presidential candidate and former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke has been pushing for mandatory buybacks on the…

At least One Dead in Fond du Lac House Fire

UPDATE: FOND DU LAC, Wis. (AP) - Officials say three people have died in a fire at a group home for people with disabilities in eastern Wisconsin. One victim was found not long after firefighters responded to the Fond…

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