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GOP Twitter block will cost Wisconsin taxpayers $200,000

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin taxpayers will pay a liberal group's attorneys $200,000 because Republican lawmakers blocked them on Twitter. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports state officials agreed Thursday to pay the legal bills for One Wisconsin Now's attorneys. A…

Morning 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.

Tlaib Says she Won't Remain Silent During Trip

JERUSALEM (AP) - Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib says she will not let down the Palestinian people by remaining silent about their condition on a visit to the West Bank. That's the case despite a letter she submitted earlier to the…

Recession In The Near Future?

DULUTH, Minn.- On Wednesday, the U.S. Stocks dropped 800 points which is causing concerns about a possible recession. A local financial advisor we talked with today says the public shouldn't panic and that dips…

Duck Pluck on the Slip

DULUTH, Minn. - Five thousand rubber ducks were dumped by crane into the water at the Pier B slip tonight by the Rotary Club of Duluth supporting the Boys and Girls Clubs of the…

129th Carlton County Fair

DULUTH, Minn. - The Carlton County Fair kicked off on Thursday in Barnume with all kinds of animals from all over the county. The fair features all the fixings with plenty of fair…

Local Animal Celebrities Get Special Send-Off

DULUTH, MN- "It's pretty crazy because this is not what we do professionally," Biscuit and Gravy Promotions, Sheila Wixo says. She and her husband, Darrin Wixo are heading to the 30th annual Ox…

Construction Begins On Dream Playground

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The process began Thursday to build the first all-inclusive, all-abilities playground in Superior. The brain behind this plan; a seven year old. When Kenna Hermanson was just seven years…

Law Enforcement Increasing Patrol for Labor Day

Starting tomorrow Minnesota law enforcement will amp up their Labor Day patrol to help crack down on drunk driving. It's part of a national campaign to reach closer to zero drunk or impaired…

St. Luke's Introduces New CEO and President

DULUTH, Minn.- A new face is taking over St. Luke's following John Strange's retirement after almost 23 years as President and CEO. Kevin Nokels took over just this week as the hospital's…

Iron Range Murder Trial Postponed

HIBBING, Minn. – The trial for a suspect in an Iron Range murder case has been pushed back. According to court records, the order of a speedy trial was removed for 18-year-old Deshon Bonnell…

Slow Cooked Carnitas Taco in the Twin Ports

SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- In this weeks Cooking Connection the brand new La Tequila in the Twin Ports cook us up a delicious Carnitas Taco! The recipe is in the video above to make this…

Israel PM Says US Reps Barred Over Boycott Calls

JERUSALEM (AP) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel “is open to all visitors and all criticism,'' but will bar entry to two U.S. Democratic congresswomen over their support for boycotts. Netanyahu's office issued a statement Thursday saying that based…

Midday Update 8-15-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 15, 2019.

Man Seriously Burned in House Explosion in Cass County

REMER, Minn. (AP) - A man has suffered serious injuries in a house explosion in northern Minnesota. The Cass County Sheriff's Office says the 46-year-old man was doing service work on a propane furnace in Remer when the explosion occurred…

Evers, Democrats Offer gun Background Check Bill

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Democratic lawmakers are proposing an expansion of background checks for gun sales in the state. Republicans who control the Legislature have said they are opposed to such efforts. But Evers and…

Morning Update 8-15-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 15, 2019.

Duluth Police: One Arrested in Shots Fired Incident

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth police say an adult male was arrested early Thursday morning after receiving reports of shots fired around 2:49 a.m. Officers were dispatched to the 800 Block of Upham Road where they determined shots had been fired…

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