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PUC Asks Minnesota Supreme Court to Deny Line 3 Challenges

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -Minnesota regulators have urged the state Supreme Court to deny challenges by opponents of Enbridge Energy's proposed Line 3 oil pipeline replacement who say the project's environmental review was flawed. The Public Utilities Commission told the…

Bill Would Allow UW to Increase Tuition up to Inflation

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The University of Wisconsin would be able to increase tuition no greater than the rate of inflation under a bill being proposed in the state Legislature by the chairman of the Assembly's higher education committee. The…

Morning Update 7-24-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 24, 2019.

Midwest Officials Gather in Wisconsin to Discuss CWD

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wildlife officials from around the Midwest are converging in Wisconsin to discuss chronic wasting disease. The two-day conference is set to begin Wednesday at Madison's Monona Terrace convention center. It's slated to conclude Thursday afternoon. The…

WATCH LIVE: 7:30 a.m., Mueller to Take Center Stage at Russia Probe Hearings

WASHINGTON (AP) - The former special counsel in the Trump-Russia probe, Robert Mueller, will finally face congressional interrogators on Wednesday, testifying in televised hearings. Democrats hope Mueller's testimony will weaken President Donald Trump's reelection prospects in ways that Mueller's book-length…

'Share the Shred' Gets Kids Outside and On Bikes

DULUTH, Minn.- Kids and families got a free and friendly welcome into the sport of Mountain Biking at the Spirit Mountain Grand Avenue Chalet. The summer "Share the Shred" series drew about 90-110…

Summer Readers Build-a-UFO at Superior Public Library

SUPERIOR, Wis.- On Tuesday some young Space Explorers at Superior Public Library made their own versions of alien flying saucers. As part of the Library's "Universe of Stories" Summer reading program, kids constructed their…

Worker Shortage Around The Northland

DULUTH, Minn.- There are some career paths in the Northland where the need for employees is at an all time high. With the need for nurses at an all time high, and large construction…

Kwik Trip Hosts Job Fair in Proctor

Proctor, MN - Kwik Trip hosted a job fair Tuesday afternoon at the Blackwoods in Proctor. It's in preparation for their new store opening on Boundary Avenue. That location is the first in Proctor…

Two Dogs Rescued From Fire In Gilbert

Gilbert Police and Fire responded to a home that was on fire shortly after 2:30 this afternoon. The home was completely engulfed by the blaze when crews arrived. First responders rescued two dogs from the home, and both suffered from…

Need For Nurses At All Time High

DULUTH, Minn.- And the construction industry isn't the only workforce that is going through hiring stress. Over the last year, healthcare leaders say there are fewer people applying for jobs at both hospitals in…

The Struggle To Fill Construction Jobs

DULUTH, Minn.- Right now in the Northland, quite a few jobs are hard to fill. One of those industries where hiring is especially tough is construction. And with several major projects planned in the…

Roses In Full Bloom

DULUTH, Minn.- One of Duluth's most visible and popular parks is in full bloom right now. The Rose Garden in Leif Erikson Park was filled with Northlanders checking out and even getting a…

Two Arrested for Drug Sales in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. – According to the Duluth Police Department, two individuals were arrested Thursday following a drug bust in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Authorities say a search warrant was obtained for a residence at 3101 West 3rd Street but due…

Two Dogs Rescued From Large House Fire in Gilbert

GILBERT, Minn. – Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire in rural Gilbert Tuesday afternoon. The Northland FireWire reports that fire crews were called to a home fully engulfed in flames on…

Man Accused of Stealing Duluth Officer's Taser Charged

DULUTH, Minn.-The suspect accused of taking a Duluth police officer’s taser Friday has been charged with four different counts including a felony (video found here). Bryan Hathaway, 32, has been charged with disarming a police officer (felony), along with the…

Trump Tweets he Will Win Minnesota in 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C.-In the early morning hours, President Donald Trump vowed to win Minnesota after sending out a Tweet at 5:51 a.m. The Tweet focused in on Minnesota U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar calling her an anti-semite. In the Tweet, Trump said:…

Wisconsin Tribe Sues Enbridge to Force Pipeline Removal

MADISON, Wis.-A Native American tribe in Wisconsin is suing Enbridge Inc. in hopes of forcing the Canadian company to remove a key pipeline that runs through their reservation. The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa filed the lawsuit Tuesday…

USDA Rule Could Affect 3.1M Food Stamp Recipients

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is proposing to tighten automatic eligibility requirements for the food stamp program, a change that could affect about 3.1 million people. The Agriculture Department says the rule would close "a loophole" that enables people…

Midday Update 7-23-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 23, 2019.

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