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5 Killed, at Least 21 Injured in West Texas Shooting

ODESSA, Texas (AP) — At least five people were dead after a gunman who hijacked a postal service vehicle in West Texas shot more than 20 people, authorities said Saturday. The gunman was killed and three law enforcement officers were…

Ribfest Returns to Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Thousands of pounds of ribs were smoked down by the water at Ribfest at Bayfront Festival Park. The festival gave patrons a chance to try many different flavors like fajita or habenaro…

Campgrounds Looking to Busy Weekend

DULUTH, Minn. - Campers from all over are taking advantage of the long weekend. At Indian Point Campground and Spirit Bay Marina their 110 sites are completely booked. Duluth and the campground are a…

Visitors Tour UMD's Blue Heron Vessel

DULUTH, Minn. - UMD's Large Lakes Observatory Vessel, Blue Heron, docked in the Twin Ports harbor to give visitors a tour of the ship. The vessel travels to the Great lakes about ten…

College St. Scholastica Welcomes New Students

DULUTH, Minn. - Move in day was celebrated at the College of St. Scholastica today. The college cheerfully welcomed nearly five hundred students and their families. Students already on campus gave a…

Prosecutor’s Office Clears Officers in Fatal Ashland Shooting

ASHLAND, Wis. - A prosecutor’s office in Ashland County has cleared law enforcement officers of any wrongdoing in the May 22 fatal officer involved shooting. According to authorities, on May 22 U.S. Marshal Officers and local law enforcement attempted…

Minnesota House Democrats Plan 15 Cannabis Conversations

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota House Democrats are hitting the road for a series of town halls on how the state should go about legalizing recreational marijuana. House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler says his chamber will pass a legalization…

Midday Update 8-30-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 30, 2019.

Possible Cougar Roaming Eden Prairie

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Police in a Twin Cities suburb say they're working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to determine whether a cougar is roaming the city. Authorities tweeted…

Saxon Harbor Reopens in Time for Holiday Weekend

IRON COUNTY, Wis. – After being heavily damaged in 2016 from severe storms, Saxon Harbor has officially reopened just in time for the holiday weekend. The announcement was made in a recent Facebook…

Traffic Deaths up 6% in 2018

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - State officials say traffic deaths in Minnesota increased 6% last year. The Department of Public Safety says 381 people died in crashes in 2018 with speed being the main factor in about a third of…

Morning Update 8-30-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 30, 2019.

UMinn Freshmen Class Likely Largest in 50 Years

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Preliminary numbers show the freshmen class at the University of Minnesota could be the largest in decades. Vice Provost and Dean Robert McMaster says the 6,200 freshman students this year eclipses the 2017 class as the largest…

Wescom Inc. Opens New Northland Office and Production Space

RICE LAKE, Minn.- A Duluth electrical contractor, who works closely with oil and mining companies like Husky and Enbridge, has made a big expansion in the Northland. Wescom Inc. specializes in supplying energy structures like electrical…

Duluth-Superior Pride Festival Kicks Off

DULUTH, Minn. - Labor Day Weekend in the Twin Ports celebrate the GLBTQAI2S individuals in the community with all types of activities for adults and families at Duluth-Superior Pride. Mayor Emily Larson started…

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…

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