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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…

Morning Update 9-19-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, September 19, 2019.

Man Fatally Shot After Leaving St. Paul Church

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota police say a man who was leaving a Bible study with his young daughter and father was fatally shot outside his church in St. Paul. The homicide Wednesday night is the sixth fatal shooting…

Court Suspends Two Polymet Permits

On Wednesday afternoon, the Minnesota Court of Appeals suspended Polymet’s permit to mine and dam safety permits for its proposed $1 billion copper-nickel mine near Babbitt. The permits will be discussed at an Oct. 23 hearing.  That’s when the "DNR…

Minnesota Commissioner of Education Visits UMD

DULUTH, Minn. - Education students at the University of Minnesota Duluth were visited by the Minnesota Commissioner of Education Mary Cathryn Ricker on her Back to School tour. She stopped by schools…

College of St. Scholastica Celebrates Homecoming Week

DULUTH, Minn. - It's Homecoming week at the College of St. Scholastica, and students are celebrating school pride. A student activities fair filled the Benedictine Commons. About fifty clubs met with students, teaching…

UMD Multicultural Center Reopens After Renovation

DULUTH, Minn. - A big renovation has transformed the Multicultural Center at the University of Minnesota Duluth. The Multicultural Center is a space for all students to feel welcome at UMD. Staff tell us…

Woman Rescued Off Park Point

SUPERIOR, Wis. - A woman is alive after a water rescue off Park Point starting at around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. According to the Duluth Fire Department, the woman was the sole occupant of a…

Minneapolis Man Charged, Allegedly Set Girlfriend on Fire

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minneapolis man is charged with attempted murder and assault after he allegedly strangled his girlfriend and set her on fire. The criminal complaint says the woman escaped and drove herself to the hospital while her hair…

Recovery of a Native American Burial Site Halted

DULUTH, Minn. – The ongoing project to recover remains in the Fond du Lac neighborhood in Duluth at a Native American burial site has been halted. A spokesperson with the Minnesota Department of Transportation says only the burial recovery portion…

Willow River Man Charged With Criminal Vehicular Homicide

WILLOW RIVER, Minn. – The 43-year-old man who drove his vehicle into Kettle River on Monday has been charged with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide. Authorities received reports on Monday around 3:48 p.m. of a vehicle in the river…

Midday Update 9-18-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, September 18, 2019.

Man Dies After Falling From Roof in Eagles Nest Township

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – A 55-year-old male has died after he fell from a roof trying to remove a downed tree. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to 1415 Walsh Road for a medical…

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