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Life Expectancy Drops In Wisconsin Due To Alcohol, Drugs

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A new report says life expectancy in Wisconsin has dropped for two years in a row fueled by increased deaths from alcohol abuse and opioids. The Wisconsin Policy Forum report released Monday finds that while Wisconsin…

Meet the Creators of Three Minnesota Podcasts

MINNESOTA - A podcast is kind of like a radio show, but on demand. They're all-original online content about specific subjects produced by people around the world, including here in Minnesota. Dave Herdan and Matt…

Hillfest Unites Hillside for 10 Years

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth's Hillfest is back for a 10th year of celebrating the East and Central hillside neighborhoods. This year's Hillfest featured over 30 vendor booths and a stage with live music. The festival takes…

Chess Champs Battle at Twin Ports Open

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It was a meeting of the minds at University of Wisconsin Superior's Yellowjacket Union for the 8th Annual Twin Ports Open Chess Tournament. Players were in town from as…

100 Years of YMCA Camp Lake Nebagamon

LAKE NEBAGAMON, Wis.- Summer camp, for many, is the highlight of the season, holding many fond memories. YMCA Camp Lake Nebagamon has been doing that for 100 years. "100 years is, it's a…

Commemorative Air Force Museum Opens at Bong Airport

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Planes and automobiles throughout history gathered at the Richard I. Bong Airport for the opening of the Commemorative Air Force museum. The Commemorative Air Force Lake Superior Squadron invited the public…

Bad River Band Receiving Renewable Energy Grant

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Two Native American tribes in Wisconsin are receiving federal grants for renewable energy projects that tribe members say will help reduce costs and lead to energy independence. The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in…

Itasca County Fair Continues This Weekend

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-Since 1892 the Itasca County Fair has brought smiles to thousands of faces. Now the fair, which runs through this weekend in Grand Rapids, is back for yet another fun season.…

Fundraiser Held for Local Golf Courses

DULUTH, Minn.-A fundraiser was held earlier today to help Duluth public golf courses. The event, sponsored by the Friends of Duluth Public Golf, aims to raise funds to help offset costs the golf courses faces. A recent comprehensive study indicated…

Duluth Pizza Place Giving Back

DULUTH, Minn.-A West Duluth pizza joint is saying "thank you" to our local heroes. Throughout the month of August, Lee's Pizza on the 2000 block of West Superior Street, is offering all police, fire,…

Medical Examiner Rules Epstein Death a Suicide by Hanging

NEW YORK (AP) - New York City's medical examiner has ruled Jeffrey Epstein's death a suicide. The medical examiner's office said in a statement Friday that an autopsy and other evidence confirms the 66-year-old financier hanged himself in his cell…

Midday Update 8-16-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 16, 2019.

Scooting Around Town On A Leaf

DULUTH, Minn. -- In this weeks Active Adventures Fox 21's Brittney Merlot shows us how the new Leaf scooters work. You'll see how to download the app, get it set up, where you can…

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