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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Man at Duluth Senior Care Center Dies From Drinking Chemical

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - State investigators say a resident at a Duluth senior care apartment complex inadvertently drank a cleaning chemical that severely burned his digestive tract and killed him three days later. The Star Tribune reports the man had dementia…

Walz Says State Should Pull Plug on Troubled MNLARS System

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz says the state should pull the plug on the troubled vehicle registration system known as MNLARS and replace it with commercial software used by other states. Walz told reporters Wednesday he accepts…

Midday Update 5-1-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

Settlement Reached in Duluth Diocese Church Abuse Cases

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - The Diocese of Duluth has reached a settlement with dozens of people who say they were abused as children by its priests. The attorney for 125 claimants in the diocese's bankruptcy case, Jeff Anderson, says the…

Minnesota DNR: Be Aware of Bears This Spring

DULUTH, Minn. - Now that spring has officially sprung, officials with the Minnesota DNR are reminding homeowners to be aware of bears. While these animals are typically more scared of humans than…

Morning Update 5-1-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

Two Dead, Motive Unclear in North Carolina Campus Shooting

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A student with a pistol and no immediately apparent motive killed two people and wounded four others at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte before campus police disarmed and arrested him, authorities said. The campus police chief…

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