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Wisconsin Raids Church Accused of Giving pot to Members

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin authorities say they raided a self-styled Rastafarian church in Madison that claimed marijuana was a “sacrament'' they gave its members in exchange for donations. Madison police said the Dane County Narcotics Task Force on Wednesday…

Lawsuit Seeks to Overturn Minnesota Abortion Restrictions

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Abortion rights supporters are seeking to overturn Minnesota's restrictions on abortion, including its 24-hour waiting period and parental notification requirements. A lawsuit, filed in state court by Gender Justice and the Lawyering Project, argues the…

Midday Update 5-29-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather headlines Wednesday, May 29, 2019.

Walz Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz has requested Presidential Disaster Declaration for 51 counties and four tribal governments in Minnesota. From March 12 to April 28, major flooding, blizzard conditions and gale force winds combined to cause nearly $40…

Schools 'Almost' Out, Let's Skate!

DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Duluth Heritage Center is hosting a skating event for families Wednesday, May 29 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The "School's Out Skate" is a free event…

Mueller to Make First Public Statement on Russia Probe

UPDATE: Special counsel Robert Mueller says he's leaving the Justice Department now that he's concluded his Russia probe. WASHINGTON (AP) - Special counsel Robert Mueller will make his first public statement on the results of his nearly two-year long Russia…

Morning Update 5-29-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, May 29, 2019.

Motorcyclist Killed After Hit-And-Run In West Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth police are investigating a hit-and-run accident in West Duluth that killed a 31-year-old driver of a motorcycle. The accident happened around 6:50 p.m. Tuesday. Officials say the motorcycle was headed up 40th Avenue West “just below…

Speedway Gas Station Closes In Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. - A gas station in Superior that was most known for being a SuperAmerica and recently became a Speedway has closed. The gas station is located on the corner of…

Manner of Lincoln Park Shooting Death Undetermined

DULUTH, Minn. – According to the Duluth Police Department, a preliminary report has confirmed that Ausineese Aubin Dufault’s cause of death has been confirmed as a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities say that the manner of death is still…

Planting Woes Continue for Minnesota Farmers Amid wet Spring

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota farmers are still having trouble getting their crops into the ground as an unusually wet spring persists. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported in its weekly crop progress and condition report for Minnesota Tuesday…

Top Senate Republican Expects Insulin Bill to Return in 2020

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Legislation to help make emergency insulin supplies more affordable for diabetics who lack adequate insurance failed to make it across this finish line in last week's special session. But Republican Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka…

Massage Parlor Ordinance Discussion Tonight

DULUTH, Minn. – A revised ordinance for how massage parlors operate in Duluth is also expected to be voted on by the council. This comes after this spring’s arrests of two massage parlor owners who were accused of operating a…

UW Tuition Freeze, DNR Scientists up for key Vote

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Continuing a University of Wisconsin tuition freeze for another two years and adding back scientists positions at the Department of Natural Resources are both up for key votes in the Legislature's budget committee. The Joint Finance…

Midday Update 5-28-19

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

Appeals Court Rejects Challenge to PolyMet Copper Mine

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Court of Appeals has rejected a request for another environmental review for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. Environmental groups asked the appeals court to order the Department of Natural Resources…

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