Gales of November: The final voyage of the Edmund Fitzgerald
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To commemorate 50 years since the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, FOX 6 has produced an all-new documentary that explores the important role ‘The Fitz’ and her crew played in the history of Great Lakes shipping as well as the ripple effect her sinking had on the industry.

Gales of November: The legacy of the Edmund Fitzgerald
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Explore the life and legacy of the most famous ship to sail the Great Lakes, from its launch to its disappearance on a cold November evening in 1975. FOX 2 dives into the night it sank, the theories behind its disappearance, and the mark it left on the region 50 years later.

Watch the 'Gales of November: Diving the Edmund Fitzgerald' on FOX 9

In this news documentary, you will hear from the few people who have seen the Edmund Fitzgerald since the ship sank in Lake Superior 50 years ago. As historians and experts continue to debate why the ship sank, the answers could still be found in the wreckage … but there likely will never be another dive.

Local mother helps families through horse nonprofit

A mother from Stillwater is using her family’s love of horses to bring other families to the barns and experience horses and ponies.

Person of interest in Jodi Huisentruit case deemed responsible for WI murder

A person of interest in Jodi Husentruit disappearance, who died by suicide in 2009, was found responsible for the 2006 murder of a woman in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin house fire victim ID'd as 81-year-old woman

Authorities have identified the 81-year-old woman killed when a fire ripped through an Elk Mound, Wis. home last week.

Hudson Schools to close 2 elementary schools
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Hudson Public Schools will close two elementary schools as a way to save money and due to declining enrollment. The school board voted to close Houlton and Willow River elementary schools.

River Falls paramedics face 2 ambulance breakdowns in 24 hours

One ambulance, Number 443, failed to start after a trip to the hospital, while Number 440 stranded a crew and critical patient due to an unknown problem. Paramedics report that similar incidents have occurred before.

Elk or deer? Wisconsin DNR’s guide for hunters this season

Hunters in Wisconsin are being reminded by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to accurately distinguish between elk and white-tailed deer this hunting season.

Wisconsin man explains why he faked his death in newly-released interrogation video

Newly-released video shows Ryan Borgwardt, the Wisconsin man who faked his own death last year and fled to Europe, explaining to deputies why he devised the elaborate plan.

$1 drug deal?: La Crosse County moves to reduce pot punishment

Marijuana is still illegal in Wisconsin, but getting caught with it could soon cost you only $1 in La Crosse County.

Dramatic video shows lightning strike exploding tree in Wisconsin

A security camera captured the moment a lightning bolt struck a tree in Northern Wisconsin on September 9, sending bark and debris flying through the air.

Child crossing street in go-kart hit by car in western Wisconsin

A 10-year-old boy driving a go-kart was sent to the hospital over the weekend after the go-kart collided with a car in western Wisconsin.

Wisconsin kayaker who faked death, fled to Europe sentenced to jail time

A Wisconsin man who authorities believe faked his own kayaking death, then abandoned his family and fled to Europe, has been sentenced to jail time.