Roadside Smelt Shops Pop Up in Wisconsin
ASHLAND, Wis. - A road side smelt shop has popped up in the old ace hardware parking lot in Ashland. Owners of Smelt the business say people travel from far and wide…
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Lions Club Pancake Day
DULUTH, Minn.- It's been a day full of pancakes at the DECC in Duluth. Just two hours into the annual pancake day feast, more than seven hundred people had already been…
Wisconsin Fishing Preview
SUPERIOR, Wisc.- Opening Day for Wisconsin fishing season is this Saturday, which means big business for local bait shops. Over at Superior Fly Angler on Belknap Street, fisherman have been lining…
New Day Advocacy Center Almost Done with Renovations of New Location
ASHLAND, Wis. - New Day Advocacy Center is halfway done with the more than $1 million project, hoping to bring comfort and safety to the hundreds of victims using their…
YMCA Remolding Begins Later This Month
DULUTH, Minn.- Later this month, the Duluth YMCA will undergo a major renovation causing it to close for a week Construction is scheduled to begin May 20th and run through the 27th.…
City Suggests Downscaling Lester Park Golf Course
DULUTH, Minn. - After a 15-month long collaboration with the Friends of Duluth Public Golf, Duluth Golf Citizen advisory Committee, and members of the public the City of Duluth has proposed their recommendations for the future of Duluth’s public golf…
Minnesota Governor Signs Repeal of Marital Rape Exemption
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz has signed a bill repealing a Minnesota law that prevented prosecutors from filing rape charges against people accused of sexually assaulting their spouses. Looking on as Walz signed the bill Thursday was…
DTA to Provide 2019 Homegrown Trolley Service
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Transit Authority is once again offering providing the convenient DTA Homegrown Trolley during the 2019 Homegrown Music Festival from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Thursday through Saturday. In Superior, the trolley service operates between…
Moorhead man Involved in Standoff With Police Facing 6 Charges
MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) - Authorities say charges have been filed against a man involved in a nine-hour standoff with police at his Moorhead home. KFGO radio reports that 35-year-old Blake Fitzgerald is charged with six counts, including assault with a…
Proposed Texas Bill Would ban Food Stamp use on Soda, Energy Drinks, Junk Food
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 35 ORLANDO) - A bill being proposed in Texas would ban food stamp recipients from using their benefits to buy 'junk food,' including soda and energy drinks. The bill, H.B. No. 4364, filed by Rep. Brisco Caine,…
Republican Assembly Speaker Open to Legalizing Medical pot
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin's Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he hopes to find a way to reach a deal with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on a limited legalization of medical marijuana. Vos on Thursday said Republicans won't go…
Lions Club Pancake Day Details
DULUTH, Minn. -- It's that time of year again for "Duluth's Great Get Together" also known as the 62nd Annual Pancake Day at the DECC! Watch the video below for times, prices and what it all includes! [field59_video key="e2a8d0d09db2ac3f9583ddbfd653427bf8009a1c" account="KQDS"…
Midday Update 5-2-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 2, 2019.
Trump Fed choice Stephen Moore withdraws amid controversy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says his pick for the Federal Reserve board, conservative commentator Stephen Moore, has withdrawn from contention. The decision comes amid controversy over Moore’s past writings about women. He lost Republican support in the Senate,…
DNR's Cole Refuses to Reinstate Permit for Sand Plant
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state Department of Natural Resources' secretary has decided not to reinstate a permit for a $75 million sand processing plant in Monroe County. The Wisconsin State Journal reports DNR Secretary Preston Cole signed a decision…
Evers Pledges to 'Fight Like Hell' for Medicaid
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democratic Gov. Tony Evers says he will "fight like hell'' to expand Medicaid in Wisconsin, even though Republican legislative leaders plan to kill his proposal next week. Evers and Democrats vowed at a news conference Thursday…
CHUM to Host Homeless Fundraising Event in Leif Erikson Park
DULUTH, Minn. - CHUM is set to host a first ever fundraising event, "Walk a Mile in These Shoes." The event is happening Saturday, May 4 at Duluth's…
Morning Update 5-2-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 2, 2019.
Trump met With Foxconn CEO About Wisconsin Project
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Foxconn Technology Group CEO Terry Gou has met with President Donald Trump to discuss the company's ever-changing Wisconsin project. Foxconn confirmed the meeting on Thursday but offered few details on what was discussed. Wisconsin Gov. Tony…
Health Records Conference Held Wednesday
DULUTH, Minn.- If you are interested in a healthcare career, without all the blood and guts, then a career in health records might be for you. Leaders in that field are…
Duluth Rally Remembers Missing, Murdered, and Trafficked Indigenous Women
DULUTH, Minn.- On this Mayday, members of the indigenous community in Duluth gathered in Canal Park to raise awareness about indigenous women who have gone missing, been…
Vista Fleet's Season Starts Friday With Discounted Tickets
DULUTH, Minn. - The Vista Fleet -- one of Duluth's top tourist attractions -- is ready to sail Friday, May 3. This comes after a 40-percent decline in business last season during complications…
Duluth Set to Demolition Another Community Center
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth residents could lose another recreational center as the city is planning to demolish the Merritt Park Community Center in West Duluth. The city says the center is…
New Great Lakes Aquarium Director
DULUTH, Minn.- A familiar face is now the new Aquarium Executive Director. Effective today, Jay Walker is now calling the shots at the tourist attraction. Walker, who has previously served as…
UMD Public Health Students Showcase This Year's Projects
DULUTH, Minn.- Public Health students at UMD showed off projects they've been working on throughout the year. The 2019 student showcase featured campaigns and projects focused on Health and…
Proctor Speedway Getting Ready for Season
PROCTOR, Minn.- Proctor Speedway is gearing up for their upcoming season. For the second year in a row they will be featuring the Monster Truck Show as well as King on the…
Fond du Lac Band to Oversee Burial Ground Recovery Along Highway 23
DULUTH, Minn. - The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will now oversee the remaining burial ground recovery efforts at the Mission Creek bridge project. That MnDOT project has…
Pancake Day Prep
DULUTH, Minn.- Organizers are busy getting ready for the 2019 version of Lions Club Pancake Day in Duluth. They are expecting to feed more than eleven thousand people tomorrow. Volunteers…
Educators from Around the Region In Duluth for Annual Early Childhood Summit
DULUTH, Minn. - Nearly 300 educators from more than twenty five school districts from around the area were in attendance to build a better understanding of working with young people. The…
BNSF Investigation Finds Broken Wheel led to Train Derailment
DULUTH, Minn. - An investigation into a BNSF Railway train derailment in mid-February found a broken wheel caused the 40-car derailment near Cloquet. A BNSF spokesperson said about “99 percent” of the coal has been cleaned up, with a 'very…
