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Civil Trial Continues Over Future of Kozy Building

DULUTH, Minn. - A civil trial began Tuesday over whether the condemned Kozy building and apartments in downtown Duluth should be torn down. Former Kozy owner Eric Ringsred is arguing in the lawsuit that the city of Duluth failed to…

Minnesota Senate GOP Unveils tax Bill With Income tax cut

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Republicans who control the Minnesota Senate have unveiled a tax bill they say will benefit all Minnesota taxpayers and provide tax cuts to half of them. The bill presented Wednesday contrasts with proposals from Gov.…

Ground Beef Likely Cause of 10-State E. Coli Outbreak

DULUTH, Minn. - The E. coli outbreak in the U.S. has spread to ten states. Federal officials now say more than 150 people have been infected with the disease. The illness is linked to tainted ground beef eaten at home…

Midday Update 4-24-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

Walgreens to Hike Minimum age for Store Tobacco Sales

(AP) - Walgreens has decided to raise its minimum age for tobacco sales several weeks after a top federal official chastised the drugstore chain for violating laws restricting access to cigarettes and other products. Walgreens said Tuesday that it will…

Minnesota OSHA to Investigate Officer's Death

PINE CITY, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the death of a conservation officer on a Pine County lake last weekend. Officer Eugene Wynn and a Pine County sheriff's deputy were responding to a…

Family of Mall of America Victim: 'Prayers are working'

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The family of a 5-year-old boy thrown off a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America earlier this month says he remains in intensive care but that the public's "prayers are working." A short statement Tuesday said…

Morning Update 4-24-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

Women Hike Duluth Hikes the Lakewalk

DULUTH, Minn.- Tuesday's sun and warmer temps brought many women to the lakewalk in Duluth, as part of the Women Hike Duluth program. Dozens of women lined the lakewalk, walking two…

UWS Hosts Annual Veterans Expo

SUPERIOR, Wis. - University of Wisconsin - Superior brought veterans from all over the Northland to their annual expo Tuesday. Veterans, community members, and elected officials visited the university to…

Pier B Hosts Ice Out Challenge

DULUTH, Minn. - Pier B is keeping an eye on their harbor. They are putting on an ice out challenge, asking people to guess when the ice will melt in…

Microchipping Clinic for Family Pets

DULUTH, Minn. - Animal Allies Humane Society of Duluth is trying to avoid lost pets by hosting microchipping clinics with discounted rates. Tuesday, one was held in West Duluth and more are…

Protesters Rally Against Hate

DULUTH, Minn. - A protest on the street in Downtown Duluth as people rallied against hate in the Twin Ports community. This after posters from a white nationalist group were posted…

Volunteers Honored by Duluth Mayor

DULUTH, Minn.- Many Northlanders always seem ready to volunteer in times of need, and today twelve different volunteer groups in the region were honored by Duluth Mayor Emily Larson for all…

Federal Lawsuit Challenges Wisconsin Student Voter ID law

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A new federal lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges that Wisconsin's voter ID requirements for college students are unconstitutional. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday by Common Cause in Wisconsin and a 20-year-old Milwaukee School of Engineering student. It…

Cleveland-Cliffs Fined for air Quality Violations

DULUTH, Minn. - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. will make a civil penalty payment of $50,000 for air quality violations at its United Taconite facility stemming from January 2012 to June 2015. Cliffs spokesperson Patricia Persico said, “There were old alleged violations dating…

FAA Grounds all Cirrus Model SF50 jets, Citing Sensor Issues

(FOX 9) - The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all Cirrus Model SF50 jets Thursday, citing issues with the aircraft sensors. According to an emergency directive issued by the FAA, Duluth-based Cirrus reported three incidents in which protection systems engaged when…

Midday Update 4-23-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

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