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Walz Signs Education Budget Bill Passed in Special Session

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed a $20 billion education funding bill approved by lawmakers in last week's special session. Walz signed the bill Thursday at Bruce Vento Elementary School in St. Paul. The bill…

R. Kelly Charged With 11 new sex-Related Crimes in Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) - Prosecutors charged R&B singer R. Kelly on Thursday with 11 new sex-related counts, including some that carry a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison, making them the most serious against him. Cook County prosecutors charged the…

Two Injured in Cass County ATV Crash

CASS COUNTY, Minn. – Two people were injured after an ATV crash Wednesday night in Cass County, Minnesota. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says they were notified by the Deer River Essentia Health Emergency Room of two individuals being treated…

Victim Identified in Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department has identified the victim of the fatal hit-and-run accident in West Duluth on Tuesday evening. Authorities say 30-year-old Peter James Seppanen of Esko was driving his motorcycle…

Suspect in Fatal Park Point Attack Pleads Guilty

DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man accused of burglarizing, robbing and killing 70-year-old Park Point Larry Watczak in January pleaded guilty Thursday morning to second-degree murder without intent. …

Midday Update 5-30-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 30, 2019.

Lake Place Park Renaming Ceremony to Take Place Friday

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth is holding a naming ceremony tomorrow to rename Lake Place Park as Giche-ode’ Akiing. Giche-ode’ Akiing means A Grand Heart Place in Ojibwe. The Ceremony will take place at 1:00 p.m. at the…

Food Allergy Walk to Raise Awareness in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - The national organization, Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) is hosting a local Hometown Heroes Walk in Duluth Saturday, June 1. The event aims to raise critical funds…

Morning Update 5-30-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 30, 2019.

Superior Residents Displaced After Porch Fire

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior fire crews responded to a structure fire Wednesday afternoon that left two residents displaced and caused significant damage to their trailer. According to the Superior Fire Department, crews responded to the fire around 3:50 p.m. at…

Duluth Fire Dept. Launches 'Marine 19'

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Fire Department has launched its new state-of-the-art, all-hazard vessel called Marine 19. Officials say it's the only water resources of its kind in the Western Great Lakes. The…

Housing Summit Addresses Housing Crisis in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - The Affordable Housing Coalition is working to end Duluth's housing crisis. Today, the coalition hosted its 7th annual "Housing for All" Summit at Copper Top Church. The summit welcomes…

Opening Day for Superior Farmer's Market

SUPERIOR, Wis.- We are just three weeks away from summer, but it appears it has already struck in Superior, as their downtown Farmer's Market opened today. While the growing season has…

Six Odyssey Properties Sold to New Owners

DULUTH, Minn.- Tuesday, six properties previously owned by Odyssey Resorts in Duluth have been sold to two new companies. Those properties are vacation houses and updated cabins right on Lake Superior. The…

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…

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