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Study Finds Ruffed Grouse Can Survive West Nile Virus

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Test results from the first year of a study indicate that ruffed grouse in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan can survive the West Nile virus. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday reported that samples…

National Guard Probing Whistleblower's Reprisal Allegations

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The National Guard is investigating allegations that Wisconsin commanders are trying to force a sergeant out of the service after he complained about sexual misconduct in his unit. Wisconsin Air National Guard Master Sgt. Jay Ellis'…

Midday Update 10-22-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, October 22, 2019.

Morning Update 10-22-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, October 22, 2019.

Jimmy Carter Hospitalized After Fall at Georgia Home

PLAINS, Ga. (AP) - Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has been hospitalized after a fall at his home in Plains, Georgia. A statement from The Carter Center says Jimmy suffered "a minor pelvic fracture'' on Monday, but remains in good…

DNR: New Record For Catch-And-Release Muskie

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says a huge muskie caught on Lake Vermilion is a new catch-and-release record. The DNR said Monday the 57 inch muskie weighed…

Saint Scholastica Wraps Up Health Services Renovations

DULUTH, Minn. - The new additions are all part of Somers Hall. Renovations include: an improved layout, larger waiting area and wider hallways for emergency access. Saint Scholastica faculty say, the new accessibility will be…

Gov. Walz Visits Hibbing on Bonding Tour

HIBBING, Minn.- On Monday Governor Tim Walz made a stop at the Hibbing Airtanker Base as part of his bonding tour, as the State of Minnesota has over $3 billion in available…

CHUM's Food Shelf Undergoes Transformation

DULUTH, Minn. - CHUM's  food shelf is undergoing a more than 15,000 dollar transformation to become a Super Shelf Volunteers spent most of the day getting rid of the old to prepare…

Park Point Closed to Non-Residents

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has called for more street closures due to continued storms. According to the city, access has been closed to Park Point for non-residents. Duluth Police are checking identification before the Aerial Lift Bridge,…

Portion of Canal Park Closed Due to Flooding

DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth has closed a portion of Canal Park Drive due to standing water. The city has also closed Buchanan and Morse Street for precautionary purposes. Brighton Beach has been closed to traffic and pedestrians and will…

Judge OKs $40M Settlement With Duluth Diocese

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - A federal judge has approved a $40 million settlement between the Diocese of Duluth and dozens of people who say they were abused as children by priests. Judge Robert Kressel signed off on the settlement Monday…

Power Pole, Tree Crash Onto Truck

DULUTH, Minn. – A man escaped injury Monday afternoon after a tree and a power line crashed onto his truck. Strong winds across the Northland caused the power line and tree to fall…

Twin Ports Coastal Advisory in Effect

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth says they are taking precautions as heavy rains and high winds are predicted to continue through the evening. According to the National Weather Service, wind gusts are…

Midday Update 10-21-19

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

Bentleyville USA in Need of Volunteers, Donations

DULUTH, Minn. - Bentleyville USA will flip on the lights for another year of holiday cheer Saturday, November 23. The need for volunteers is in high demand. Nathan Bentley, founder of Bentleyville USA,…

Fond du Lac Shooting Suspect Formally Charged

CLOQUET, Minn. – The 28-year-old Minneapolis man arrested for shooting another man in the head during a funeral on the Fond du Lac reservation last week has been formally charged. According to court records, Shelby Gene Boswell, has been charged…

Morning Update 10-21-19

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

Staff Shortage Increases Overtime at Minnesota Prisons

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Department of Corrections almost doubled the overtime it paid prison staff in the past year because of a chronic staff shortage. The state's DOC data shows it paid $12.3 million for more than…

DNR Board Ready to Move Forward on Water Pollution Rules

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state Department of Natural Resources board is poised to move forward on extensive rewrites of Wisconsin's water pollution regulations that could cost well-users, farmers and wastewater treatment plants millions of dollars. The department has proposed…

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