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.
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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.…
Upcoming 5K Run, Walk to Benefit Douglas County Soldiers and Sailors Relief Fund
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Superior is hosting the 6th annual Running for Our Heroes 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 28, at 9:00 a.m. The event is hosted by UW-Superior's…
Enjoy Ciders for a Cause Tuesday at Wild State Cider
DULUTH, Minn. - You're invited to drink ciders for a cause! Zeitgeist is teaming up with Wild State Cider to celebrate and raise funds for active transportation in Duluth. On Tuesday, September…
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…
Police Presence Increased In Lincoln Park After Business Targeted 3 Times
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth police have increased patrols in the Lincoln Park neighborhood after recent break-ins at a business there. The business is on the 2300 block of West Superior Street and has been a…
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…
One Roof Community Housing Celebrates 300th Home
CLOQUET, Minn. - Housing consistently comes at a low supply and high demand meaning the need for affordable housing continues to grow. One Roof Community Housing is a group that tries to help…
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…
Child Car Seat Safety Clinic Helps Drivers Install Seats Correctly
DULUTH, Minn. - Drivers learned how to properly install child car seats in their vehicles. The free clinic is offered every month at various Duluth fire stations. Rear-facing car seats are recommended for kids…
Two Harbors Celebrates New Electric Car Charging Stations
TWO HARBORS, Minn.-Â It's drive electric week across the United Dtates and the Northland is taking part by opening up two new vehicle charging stations in downtown Two Harbors. The city celebrated the addition of…
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…
St. Louis River Alliance Plant Help Restore Wild Rice Growth
DULUTH, Minn. - Members of the St. Louis River Alliance and several volunteers paddled over to Clough Island in Duluth today to plant wild rice seeds to help promote growth. The estuary…
Two Harbors High School Takes Precaution Against Rumored School Threat
TWO HARBORS, Minn.-Â The Two Harbors High School community experienced a bit of a scare Thursday morning after rumors of a possible threat led to closing the school for most of the…
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.-Â 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…
Suspect, Victim Severely Injured After Auto-Theft Crash In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police are investigating after they say a 29-year-old man stole a vehicle before crashing into another vehicle -- severely injuring himself and the other 58-year-old driver. The call for help…
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…
Age Well Arrowhead Hosting Inaugural "The Art of Aging" Fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn. - Age Well Arrowhead's first annual The Art of Aging fundraising event is taking place September 26, at Northland Country Club in Duluth. The fundraiser begins at 5:00 p.m. The event includes live…
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.
