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Teaching the Lessons of the Medicine Wheel at UWS

SUPERIOR, Wis. - New college students are getting to know University of Wisconsin-Superior and they are learning about their campus. UWS is using this week to teach students about some of the Native American…

Dickey's BBQ Pit in Hermantown Appears Closed

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Rib and brisket lovers may need to find a new favorite place to chow down because Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Hermantown appears closed. According to neighboring businesses, the chain location closed quickly and unexpectedly earlier this week. Fox 21…

New Day Advocacy Center Debuts New Facility

ASHLAND, Wis. - New Day Advocacy Center has been a safe haven for nearly 10,000 victims since opening 30 years ago. And with a more space they are hopeful to provide comfort…

Minnesota Math Scores Continue to Decline in Latest Tests

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Student math test scores continue to decline in Minnesota. During the most recent school year, the number of Minnesota students considered proficient in math dropped for the fourth consecutive year. Only 53.9 percent of students…

Former Ashland Police Officer Charged In Auto Theft Case

ASHLAND, Wis. – The 18-year veteran of the Ashland Police Department accused of stealing a vehicle in April has been charged with one count of Drive or Operate Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent-Abandon Vehicle. Authorities say Ty Juoni, 50, stole a…

Wisconsin Sexual Assault kit Tests Yield First Conviction

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state Justice Department has won its first conviction using results from testing thousands of unanalyzed sexual assault kits. The department announced Thursday that a Waupaca County jury convicted Leroy Whittenberger of three counts of second-degree…

Wisconsin Governor Awaits Counsel for Special Election Date

BEAVER DAM, Wis. (AP)  Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says he's awaiting a recommendation from his legal team about when to call a special election for the congressional district being vacated by retiring Republican Rep. Sean Duffy. Evers said Thursday…

Zeitgeist to Host Pride Art Exhibit

DULUTH, Minn. - Pride events kick off Thursday, August 29 with the Mayor's Reception at the Duluth Depot. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson, Superior Mayor Jim Paine, as well as officials from surrounding…

Midday Update 8-29-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 29, 2019.

GOP Bill Would Erase Re-Marriage Wait for Divorcees

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Two Republican legislators are working on a bill that would eliminate Wisconsin's waiting period before divorcees can get married again. Under current state law, divorcees can't get married to anyone in Wisconsin during the first six…

Morning Update 8-29-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 29, 2019.

AICHO Workshop Helps Grow Indigenous Economy

DULUTH, Minn.- The American Indian Community Housing Organization or AICHO is hosting a forum that gives the indigenous community the tools to build the Indigenous economy. The first of the three part series Indigenous…

Finale of Wednesday Night at the Races

DULUTH, Minn. - It was a packed house at Wade Satadium for the final night of "Wednesday Night at the Races:. Kids got to run around the Wade Stadium turf for…

Beargrease Goes Hollywood in Movie for Good Cause

DULUTH, Minn. - The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is going Hollywood, organizers from the marathon announced on Wednesday that the event is partnering with a Hollywood film studio all for a good cause. The…

Endion Station Inn Opens Soon in Canal Park

DULUTH, Minn. - A new boutique, better yet, a Brew–tique hotel will soon open in Canal Park. The historic Endion Station has been undergoing a big transformation to become the next vacation hot…

Ruth House in Superior Moves to a Bigger Space

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Winter is right around the corner. Soon warming centers in the Twin Ports will be packed with people seeking warm shelter from those very cold nights. But before that happens, the…

New Pho Restaurant Opens in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.-A new Vietnamese restaurant called Pho–holic is now open in Duluth on Central Entrance. It features a signature dish of Pho, which is a Vietnamese soup. They also have a variety of…

DOJ: 11 Cases Worth Millions in Limbo due to Lame-Duck law

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Nearly a dozen lawsuits with potentially millions of dollars at stake are in limbo thanks to a dispute between Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul and Republicans who passed a lame-duck law giving themselves the final say…

Gonvick Woman Charged With Criminal Vehicular Homicide

GONVICK, Minn. – A 47-year-old Gonvick woman has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide after authorities say she backed over and killed her boyfriend with her vehicle after a night of drinking. Authorities say Beth Rose Windus has been charged…

Midday Update 8-28-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 28, 2019.

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