Wisconsin Appeals Court Puts Voter Rolls Purge on Hold
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin appeals court on Tuesday put on hold an order to immediately remove up to 209,000 names from the state’s voter registration rolls. The appeals court…
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2020 Brings Changes to Retirement Savings
DULUTH, Minn. - It's the first major law impacting retirement savers in more than a decade. The SECURE Act took effect January 1, which means big changes for anyone with a 401(k)…
Morning Update 1-14-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
Trump's Milwaukee Rally Kicks off Election Year in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Some supporters of President Donald Trump lined up starting Monday night to make sure they would have a spot inside the Milwaukee arena where he hosts a rally Tuesday evening. Trump is making his first 2020 appearance…
Duluth School Board May Put Old Central H.S. Building Up For Sale
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth School Board will decide Tuesday on whether to put the historic Old Central High School building up for sale. If the resolution is passed, board member Alanna Oswald says…
Duluth City Council Holds First Meeting Of 2020 With New Faces
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth City Council held its first meeting of 2020 Monday. It started with new faces and new leaders. Councilors voted to select Gary Anderson as the new council president and…
Clean Water Advocates Applaud Halt of Key PolyMet Permits For Copper-Nickel Mine
DULUTH, Minn. - Environmentalists and advocates of clean water gathered in Duluth Monday to celebrate the Minnesota Court of Appeals’ ruling to put a halt on two crucial permits for PolyMet’s proposed copper-nickel mine…
Many in Hoyt Lakes Frustrated as Court of Appeals Halts PolyMet Permits
HOYT LAKES, Minn.- A three judge panel said the Minnesota DNR made a mistake regarding the PolyMet NorthMet project, as the Minnesota Court of Appeals put a halt on two crucial permits. "It…
Lake Superior College Welcomes Students Back To Campus
DULUTH, Minn. - Lake Superior College Students returned back to class on Monday. To celebrate their first day back, the college kicked off it's Winter Welcome Week. Throughout the day students enjoyed popcorn…
"Can Of Worms" Project Is Still On Track
DULUTH, Minn. - In November the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced the "Can of Worms" reconstruction project came in 100-million dollars over budget. But during Monday's monthly public meeting, MnDOT officials said…
The Lake Superior Zoo Welcomes A New Addition To It's Animal Family
DULUTH, Minn. - The Lake Superior Zoo is welcoming a new member to it's animal family. A new Amur tiger named Taj will now make Duluth it's new home. Taj arrived in Duluth…
Queen Agrees To Let Harry, Meghan Move Part-Time to Canada
SANDRINGHAM, England (AP) - Queen Elizabeth II has agreed to grant Prince Harry and his wife Meghan their wish for a more independent life, allowing them to move part-time to Canada while remaining firmly in the House of Windsor. The…
Hinch, Luhnow Fired for Astros’ Sign Stealing
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow have been fired after the pair were suspended by Major League Baseball for the team's sign-stealing during the Astros' run…
Postponed Five Finger Death Punch Concert now Canceled
DULUTH, Minn. – Fiver Finger Death Punch announced on Monday that they will not be able to reschedule their December concert that was postponed due to a medical emergency. The band said in a recent press release they were unable…
Wisconsin Judge Orders up to 209K Voter Names be Deleted
PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge on Monday ordered the state’s elections commission to immediately begin removing up to 209,000 names from the state’s voter rolls or face hundreds of dollars in fines for each day they don’t…
Midday Update 1-13-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, January 13, 2020.
Minnesota Court Rejects Two Major Permits for PolyMet Mine
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Court of Appeals has rejected some of the most important permits for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota in a major victory for…
International Falls Community Prepares to Celebrate 40th Annual Icebox Days
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. - Many in the Northland travel south when temperatures drop below zero, but one community in Northern Minnesota looks to celebrate the cold with a three day festival…
Teamsters Local 320 Members Preparing Picket Signs For Potential Strike
DULUTH, Minn. - The Teamsters Local 320 is prepping for a strike after rejecting St. Louis County's Last Best Final Offer during contract negotiations on Saturday. The union of nearly 180 members…
Frozen Jr. Takes Over Duluth Playhouse Throughout January
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Playhouse kicks off the new year with the regional premiere of the enchanting modern classic, Disney’s Frozen JR, at the Playhouse Family Theatre. The show runs at the…
Morning Update 1-13-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, January 13, 2020.
Train Cars Derail in Dunn County
MENOMONIE, Wis. (AP) - Officials say a train derailment in western Wisconsin has closed roads in the area. The Dunn County Sheriff's Office says the Union Pacific train was traveling east of the…
Ex-Prisoners Who Can Vote Sought for Wisconsin 2020 Election
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Community activists believe there are thousands of former prisoners across Wisconsin who have the right to vote but don't know it. They say those people could be a factor next year in a state known for deciding…
Superior Curling Club Hosts Curling Instructor Course
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Representatives from the United States Curling Association were in Superior on Sunday to help people learn the ins and outs of coaching curling. About 20 people participated in the program with…
COGGS Members Celebrate Successful Year, Look Ahead To 2020
SUPERIOR, Wis. - It was a big night for the Cyclists of the Gitchee Gumee Shores. Dozens of COGGS members came together at Thirsty Pagen in Superior to look back at their accomplishments in 2019.…
Parks and Recreation Hosts Snowshoe Hike on Piedmont Trail
DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department hosted a snowshoe hike starting from the Piedmont Trailhead on Sunday. Parks and Recreation wanted to show people a different trail they…
Social Media Threat Against Superior Middle School Resolved By Police
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The following statements were released by the Superior School District and the Superior Police Department after a video surfaced on social media with someone saying they planned to shoot up the middle school on Monday. That threat…
Thousands Attend Annual Duluth Wedding Show
DULUTH, Minn. - Thousands of people flooded the DECC in Duluth looking for the latest and greatest ideas for their big day. The 32nd annual wedding show was in full swing with hundreds of…
Young Snowmobilers Earn Certification and Learn Rules of the Trails
DULUTH, Minn. - Young snowmobiliers earned their certifications to operate sleds on their own at Reservoir Riders Snowmobile Club. Snowmobiling is a widely popular sport in Minnesota. There are more than 22,000 miles…
Teamsters Union Rejects Final Contract Offer from St. Louis County
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - The Teamsters Local 320 has rejected St. Louis County's latest contract offer, moving them closer to a potential strike. Nearly 180 county public works employees are represented…
