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Official: Jayme Closs' Kidnapper Not Cooperating on Sentence

BARRON, Wis.-Authorities say a Wisconsin man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents is refusing to cooperate in his presentence investigation. The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports that a probation and parole agent filed a one-paragraph…

Kaul, Lawmakers Propose Uniform Rape kit Testing Protocol

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democratic Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is joining with a bipartisan group of lawmakers in support of a bill that would create uniform procedure for the processing and collection of sexual assault kits. Kaul and lawmakers…

Minnesota Cop's Trial Raises Questions About Code of Silence

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Testimony in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman has raised questions about whether officers were trying to protect one of their own. The incident commander turned her body camera…

DNR Secretary Questions why State Won't ban Baiting, Feeding

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Department of Natural Resources Secretary Preston Cole says he doesn't understand why baiting and feeding deer is still allowed in Wisconsin given the spread of chronic wasting disease. State law bans baiting and feeding in infected…

Four Injured, Including Children, in School bus Crash

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (AP) - Police say two children were among those injured when a SUV driver ran a red light and crashed into a school bus in Brooklyn Park. Deputy Chief Mark Bruley says the children and drivers of…

Midday Update 4-16-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local headlines and weather Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

Walz Names new IT Commissioner, Filling Last Cabinet Post

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Tim Walz announced Tarek Tomes as the incoming Commissioner of Minnesota IT Services. The governor held a news conference Tuesday morning to announce the new head of Minnesota IT Services, also known as MNIT, the…

Morning Update 4-16-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local headlines and weather Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

Lakewalk Escapes Damage after Recent Winter Storm

DULUTH, Minn.- Winds reaching nearly 70 miles per hour battered parts of the Lake Superior shoreline last week. Meanwhile, crews have already spent months restoring Duluth's lakewalk from previous storms. But according…

Officially the Last Day to File Taxes

DULUTH, Minn.- Today is officially the last day to file your taxes for most states in the U.S. Many tax preparers in the northland are really busy helping those last minute filers.…

Watch: Trump Spends America's tax Filing day in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - President Donald Trump is spending America's tax filing day in Minnesota. Trump arrived in Minneapolis on Monday and was headed to a trucking company in the suburb of Burnsville to host a roundtable discussion on the economy.…

Justice Department Expects to Release Russia Report Thursday

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department expects to make special counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Russia investigation public on Thursday morning. Spokeswoman Kerri Kupec said Monday the redacted report will be sent to Congress and made available to the…

Fire Breaks out at top of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

UPDATE: The soaring spire of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has collapsed in flames, and a church spokesman says the entire wooden interior of the 12th century landmark is burning and likely to be destroyed. A massive fire engulfed the…

Midday Update 4-15-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Monday, April 15, 2019.

Minnesota Students Paid $620K in TCF Bank Card Fees

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — TCF Bank made more than $620,000 in card fees from University of Minnesota students on the Twin Cities and Duluth campuses last school year, according to a consumer advocacy group’s report. The U.S. Public Interest Research Group…

Authorities ask for Public’s Help Locating Missing Teen

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating missing teen Topher William Lee Atkins. Topher is a 15-year-old white male, 5’5” weighing 130 pounds. Authorities say he was last seen on April 13…

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