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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…

Flooding Washes Away Roads in Carlton County

CLEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, Minn. - Multiple roads are washed out and closed in Carlton County, including County Road 8, which also washed out during last year's flooding. Stony Brook rose feet in a…

Minnesota House to Open Mini-Session on Wednesday in Winona

WINONA, Minn. (AP) - Members of the Minnesota House will gather in Winona and other southeastern Minnesota communities Wednesday for a three-day mini-session. More than 100 lawmakers from both parties have registered. They'll participate in tours and informational field hearings…

Synagogue Fire Suspect Arrested in Superior

DULUTH, Minn. – The homeless man charged with starting the Adas Israel Synagogue fire last month was located and arrested Monday night in Superior. According to reports, a Superior police officer responded to a McDonalds on Tower Avenue where Amiot…

Midday Update 10-1-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, October 1, 2019.

Federal Judge Rejects Challenges to PolyMet Land Swap

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A federal judge has rejected challenges by several environmental groups to a land swap needed for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. U.S. District Judge Joan Ericksen dismissed the four challenges late Monday. She ruled…

Morning Update 10-1-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, October 1, 2019.

Essentia Health Purchases Five Downtown Duluth Properties

DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia Health has purchased five downtown Duluth properties located near its downtown medical campus. According to a recent press release, Essentia purchased two duplexes, one triplex and two small apartment buildings in the 300 Block of East…

Police Arrest Mother in Wisconsin Counterfeit Vaping Case

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - Authorities have arrested the mother of two Wisconsin brothers accused of illegally manufacturing vaping cartridges with THC oil. The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office says 43-year-old Courtney Huffhines faces charges that include possessing and manufacturing THC, but…

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