FOX 21 @ 5:30: President Biden's Visit To Twin Ports
The video above is FOX 21's team coverage at 5:30 p.m. of President Joe Biden's visit to the Twin Ports. We'll have expanded coverage on the news at 9 p.m.
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State of the Union: Biden Vows to Halt Russia, Hit Inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) - Addressing a concerned nation and anxious world, President Joe Biden has vowed in his first State of the Union address to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, tame soaring…
Duluth Ukrainians Relieved, Thankful City Changed Course To Light Lift Bridge
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s iconic Lift Bridge shined blue and yellow in support of Ukraine for the first time Tuesday evening, adding to the slew of iconic structures across the country and world…
Virginia City Hall Lights Up For Ukraine
VIRGINIA, Minn. - The city of Virginia joined cities across the world Tuesday in standing with Ukraine. “Tonight through March 15, the City Hall cupola will be lit in blue and yellow as…
Superior Mayor Grateful President Putting Infrastructure Focus On The City
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Mayor Jim Paine says it's an honor that President Joe Biden is choosing Superior as his first stop after the State of the Union speech. It's a common tradition for presidents to…
UW-Superior Preps for President Biden's Visit
SUPERIOR, Wis. - For the first time since Harry Truman came through the city in 1948, a sitting President will be making a stop in Superior Wednesday. UW-Superior’s Yellowjacket Union is…
Douglas County Courthouse Shines For Ukraine; Duluth Mayor Doubles Down, Won't Light Lift Bridge
DULUTH-SUPERIOR -- Support for Ukraine shined blue and yellow Monday night outside the Douglas County Courthouse in Superior following other city, county and state buildings glowing for Ukraine in recent days across the country,…
Noah Hobbs Returns To Duluth City Council
DULUTH, Minn. - Former Duluth city councilor Noah Hobbs is headed back to the council. Hobbs was voted in Monday night by fellow councilors to serve the remaining two years of Derek Medved's term.…
Duluth Homeowner Creates Snow Sculpture To Support Ukraine
DULUTH, Minn. - A Duluth homeowner along 21st Avenue East is showing his support for Ukraine through a snow sculpture on his front yard. Harry Welty has been making snow sculptures for more than…
Minnesota Already-Huge Budget Surplus Grows to $9.25 Billion
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s already-huge budget surplus has become even more enormous, growing to a projected $9.25 billion, the Walz administration announced Monday. The updated forecast was $1.5 billion more than the whopping $7.7 billion surplus that Minnesota…
Mayor Not Lighting Duluth Lift Bridge For Ukraine Adds To List Of Other Rejections
DULUTH, Minn. -- From London to Milwaukee, to Minneapolis -- structures are being lit blue and yellow in support of Ukraine. But in Duluth, its most iconic structure, the Aerial Lift Bridge, is…
Duluthian Born And Raised In Russia: 'I Am Ashamed And Outraged'
DULUTH, Minn. - As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, we’re getting a unique perspective from a Duluth woman, Irina Haller, who was born and raised in Russia and moved to Duluth in 1995 at…
Minnesota House Democrats Propose Summertime Gas Tax Holiday
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Several Democrats in the Minnesota House have proposed a gasoline tax holiday from Memorial Day until Labor Day to help lessen the burden of rising gas prices on motorists. Rep. Stephenson, of Coon Rapids, said the proposal…
Duluth Mayor To Light Enger Tower For Ukraine After Community Requests; Superior Mayor Releases Statement
DULUTH, Minn. -- One day after Mayor Emily Larson said she had no plans to light any buildings in support of Ukraine like other cities and states were doing across the country, Larson…
Minnesota Senate GOP Unveils Massive $8.5B Tax Cut Proposal
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Senate Republicans on Thursday announced a tax cut proposal that would cost more than $8.5 billion over the next three years. Republican lawmakers say the proposal is the largest tax cut in the state’s…
