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Morning Update 5-17-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, May 17, 2019.

Victim Identified in Superior Home Explosion and Fire

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The victim of the Superior Mother’s Day home explosion and fire has been identified. According to family, the victim was 61-year-old Scott Seaquist of Superior. In a statement from his family they described Seaquist as a lover…

Internet Sensation Grumpy Cat Dies at age 7

MORRISTOWN, Ariz. (AP) — Grumpy Cat, whose sourpuss expression entertained millions on the internet, has died at age 7. Her owners wrote on social media Friday that she experienced complications from a urinary tract infection and “passed away peacefully” Tuesday…

Residents Weigh in on Proposed Disc Golf Course

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Residents interested in the sport of disc golf had their chance to weigh in on the newly proposed 18–hole course in Superior Municipal Forest. The meeting focused on when the…

Quilters Unite at Minnesota Charms Quilt Show

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Quilters have come together for the second annual Minnesota Charms Quilt Show at the AAD Shrine Auditorium. Folks from all over the state and elsewhere are showing their creations…

Duluth Parks and Recreation to Host Duluth Parks Day

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Division will be hosting another Duluth Parks Day on Saturday, May 18. The event will be held at Central Hillside Park and Brighton Beach from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.…

Senate Confirms Trump Official as Justice Department Deputy

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate has voted to confirm Jeffrey Rosen as deputy attorney general, the second-ranking official at the Justice Department. The vote was 52-45. Rosen replaces Rod Rosenstein, who left the department last week. Rosentein appointed special counsel…

Vegan & Gluten Free Cactus Tacos

LINCOLN PARK, Minn. -- In this week's Cooking Connection, we are making Nopales Tacos with Taco Arcada! This taco option is vegan and also gluten free. It's main ingredient is cactus,…

Hobby Lobby Store Coming to Thunderbird Mall

VIRGINIA, Minn. – A new Hobby Lobby location is moving into the Thunderbird Mall in Virginia. A recent Facebook post by the Thunderbird Mall says the store is looking to hire a Co-Manager position. There is no word yet on…

Senate and House Pass Bill Aimed at Drug Prices

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Senate and House have approved the final version of a bill for greater oversight over pharmacy benefit managers - the middlemen between insurers and patients that are supposed to hold down drug expenses.…

Budget Panel Approves Tech College Increase

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Republicans on the Legislature's budget-writing committee have approved more money for Wisconsin's technical colleges, but fell $11 million short of how much Gov. Tony Evers and Democrats wanted. The Joint Finance Committee is working Thursday on…

Midday Update 5-16-19

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

Kaul Sues Purdue Pharma Over Opioid Marketing Practices

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is suing Oxycontin maker Purdue Pharma over its opioid marketing practices. Kaul filed the lawsuit in state court Thursday. It alleges Purdue Pharma downplayed the addiction risks of opioid pain medication…

Morning Update 5-16-19

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

Firefighter Killed, Three Injured in Wisconsin Shooting

APPLETON, Wis. (AP) — A firefighter responding to a medical emergency was killed in a shooting at a Wisconsin bus station that left three others injured, officials said. The shooting happened after police and firefighters responded to a medical emergency…

Blacklist's New Axe-Throwing Set to be On Target

DULUTH, Minn.- The trend of Axe-Throwing in bars makes its way to Duluth, as Blacklist Artisan Ales prepares to open Axe-Throwing in their downtown Superior Street location. This Friday they will…

Volunteers Honored at United Way Campaign

DULUTH, Minn.- About three hundred community partners and volunteers packed the DECC today celebrating this year's Head of Lakes United Way campaign. The event served as a thank you to everyone that…

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