DULUTH, Minn. — This Saturday, hundreds of people are expected to jump into the freezing waters of Lake Superior, all for a good cause. The 24th annual Duluth Polar Plunge is expected to make a splash at 2 p.m. at the end of Park Point. A costume pre-party is expected to take place at the Garden at 1 p.m. This…
ELY, Minn. — The 2025 Ely Winter Festival snow sculptures are now complete. Snow sculptors from all over the world, including Quebec, Argentina, Germany, and England, joined Minnesota and Wisconsin natives in Ely. They were given only three days to make their best snowy creation. The Ely Winter Festival goes from Feb. 6th through 16th. For more on this event,…
COOK COUNTY, Minn. — After a year hiatus, the Gunflint mail run continued after being postponed earlier this year. The race was made up of 11 different mushers who competed for the best time across two, 32.5 mile legs. In the past, the mail run held two races, a 12-dog and a 8-dog race. This year, the event switched…
HAYWARD, Wis. — Despite a slow start to the snow season, the 51st annual Birkebeiner race is back in full force. The lack of snow last year led to an alternate approach, and that threatened to be the case this year as well. Traditionally, the course runs from Cable to Hayward in Wisconsin, as will be the case this year….
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is investigating after customers at Members Cooperative Credit Union have reported card fraud with the use of a skimmer. The credit union reports that less than 100 members were impacted by the incident. The DPD is encouraging any victims of the fraud to call the credit union to report it at 800-296-8871. A…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Two hundred people came out to the annual Musical Bingo fundraiser at Barker’s Island to help support local artists and musicians. Superior City Councilor and local business owner Lindsey Graskey and FOX 21’s Dan Hanger hosted the fun with plenty of one-liners. Musical Bingo is a version of bingo. The band Mackie Brothers sings a short clip…
Courtesy: Northland Fire Wire LEIDING TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Authorities have recovered remains of a man who died in a house in northern St. Louis County. At 4:30 p.m. Friday, investigators located the remains at the fire scene believed to be 57-year-old Matthew Bisbee, of Orr, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. The fire happened just before 7 a.m….
LEIDING TOWNSHIP, Minn. — One man is presumed dead after a house fire erupted in Leiding Township. Around 6:50 a.m. Thursday morning, the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and several fire departments were dispatched to a house fire at the 3500 Block of Highways 119. The caller reported the house to be on fire and was unable to locate her…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was a frigid morning for those students participating in the annual winter walk to school day. On Feb. 5, schools across the state of Minnesota encouraged students to walk or bike to school if able, instead of their usual mode of transportation. Congdon Park Elementary was one such school, and had many families who lived close…
MINNESOTA — The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced it will be accepting applications for cannabis license starting this upcoming February 18, 2025. The application window will close by March 14, 2025. During this license cycle, OCM is accepting applications for both verified social equity applicants and any applicants looking for a general licensing. General licensing includes micro business,…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is headed to his third straight NBA All-Star Game. Edwards was named a reserve for the Western Conference All-Stars when the teams were announced Thursday night. He’s the second player in franchise history to be named an All-Star at least three straight times, joining Kevin Garnett, who was an All-Star eight straight seasons from…
ASHLAND, Wis. — After just seven hours of deliberation, a jury found a bar owner guilty of double homicide outside his bar in 2023. 36-year-old Nathan Monkelien was convicted of 1st Degree and 2nd Degree Homicide for the 2023 shooting of two brothers, Manuel and Luis Garcia, outside his bar. The brothers were Mexican citizens visiting their family’s restaurant located…
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — A jet with 60 passengers and four crew members aboard collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River. UPDATE: The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian figure skaters, as well as other Russian nationals, were on the American Airlines plane that…
COOK, Minn. — A bus crash sent two students to the hospital this morning after the school bus landed in a ditch. At around 8:12 a.m. on Jan. 29, emergency services responded to a report of a single school bus accident on Olsen Rd. E. near the Northwoods School. The school bus slid off the road, struck two trees,…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth man accused of stabbing his stepfather in West Duluth Jan. 24 is facing a serious charged for the crime. Nolan Shane-Peanuts Leeson, 25, of Duluth is charged with second-degree assault. The stabbing happened at his mother’s home on the 4800-hundred block of West 5th Street, according to authorities. The criminal complaint said Leeson’s mother told…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Fairlawn Mansion offering half-price tours Sunday in honor of the Lake Superior Ice Festival weekend. The storied structure was built in the early 1890s by then-Mayor Martin Pattison. The tour gives a look behind the curtain to how life and luxury looked back in the day. Click the video above to take a look inside and learn…
DULUTH, Minn. — On the evening of Friday, Jan. 24, Duluth Police responded to reports of a stabbing in the 4800 block of W 5th St. around 5:45 p.m. Upon arriving at the scene, officers located two people with non-life-threating injuries. Both were transported to a local hospital for treatment. One individual was detained, taken to a local hospital for…
MINNESOTA – This last deer season was considered a successful one for northern Minnesota hunters. On Wednesday, the Minnesota DNR released the results from the 2024 hunting season. Hunters harvested more than 170,000 deer during the 2024 hunting season. That’s up 7% from last year’s season, and only 3% lower than a five year average. DNR officials say the weather…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday they have agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension for head coach Kevin O’Connell. O’Connell is 34-19 through three seasons as the Vikings’ head coach. Owner and President Mark Wilf released a statement on Tuesday. “Kevin is exactly who we believed him to be when we named him as our head coach…
EDINA, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Edina community is mourning the loss of a legend in Minnesota high school hockey. Former Edina High School boys hockey coach Willard Ikola has passed away at the age of 92. Remembering Willard Ikola What we know: In a statement, Edina Public Schools writes that Coach Ikola passed away on Monday evening. He served as Edina High School’s…
DULUTH, Minn. — The extreme cold has canceled the Monday, Jan. 20, Martin Luther King Junior march in Duluth. However, the Duluth chapter of the NAACP says there will still be a public MLK rally at the DECC’s Symphony Hall from noon until 1:30 p.m. People are encouraged to come early for a moment of chanting that would have taken…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of the biggest emergency services expos took place last week at the DECC. The EMS Expo provided an opportunity to equip first responders with practical knowledge of management skills. It also aimed to help first responders deal with trauma that follows some calls. First responders from around the state attended various seminars, like how to aid…
NORTHERN MINNESOTA — Significant funding will look to improve safety concerns around Northern Minnesota railroad crossing. On Monday, Senator Amy Klobuchar and Senator Tina Smith announced that they were able to secure $1.8 million for providing a long-term multimodal freight solution that aims to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency along the CN rail corridor and the Midway Road (CSAH 13)…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth City Councilor Terese Tomanek was unanimously selected as the new Duluth City Council president by her fellow councilors Monday, January 13. Councilor Tomanek takes over the role from Councilor Roz Randorf. Tomanek has been serving on the council for five years. She said she’s looking forward to continue to serve the people of Duluth and continue…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was a chilly return to the books for many college students at both Lake Superior College (LSC) and College of Saint Scholastica (CSS). Students at Lake Superior College kicked off their semester with crafts and an ice cream sundae bar as part of their Winter Welcome Week. Throughout this first week, students can participate in carnival…
An Oscar-winning filmmaker has made a nine-hour Netflix documentary on the late music legend Prince, but it may never be shown. Prince’s estate is in a legal battle with Netflix blocking the film’s release. The estate has reportedly demanded changes to the documentary. Two of the companies involved in the estate gave a joint statement to the Hollywood Reporter in…
A treasure-trove of Bob Dylan memorabilia is going up for auction. Julien’s Auctions says about 50 items and artifacts will be up for sale, including early handwritten drafts of Dylan’s first number one hit “Mr. Tambourine Man.” The items are from the personal collection of journalist Al Aronowitz, commonly known as the “godfather of rock journalism.” Among the items are…
MINNESOTA – A public hearing was held online Friday morning regarding the acquisition of ALLETE, Minnesota Power’s parent company. The acquisition aims to strengthen operational and financial foundations of the ALLETE. It looks to keep Minnesota Power as an investor-owned utility while getting extra support from the Canada Pension Plan and Global Infrastructure Partners. They hope to eventually upgrade and…
MORSE TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Approximately 500-1000 gallons of fuel oil leaked from a fuel oil storage facility in Morse Township on Thursday. According to a press release, around 12:43 p.m. on Jan. 9, 2025, the Morse Township Fire Department responded to a report of a fuel leak on private property on the city limits of Ely. The fuel was contained…
DULUTH, Minn. — Red Cross Volunteers from Minnesota and Wisconsin are helping recovery efforts in California from historic wildfires. Volunteers have been quick to respond to the recent wildfires that have decimated parts of Los Angeles County. The Northern Minnesota Red Cross announced that some of their volunteers are already on the ground in the effected areas. The Minnesota’s Director…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Renew Church is expanding its reach, now helping to renew some wardrobes in the Morgan Park neighborhood. The pastor of the church is the brains behind the new Renew Thrift Store which will offer a mix of items — including free non-perishable food and gently used clothing. “Eventually we want to open up a drop off…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Vikings are set to face the L.A. Rams next Monday night in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs. Mother Nature might have a say in that, and it could force the game to be moved. A massive wind storm hit the L.A. area early this week, with wildfires in the area making for dangerous conditions and creating poor air…
DULUTH, Minn. — $11.2 million in federal funding is on its way to Duluth to help rehabilitate the historic Aerial Lift Bridge. The grant is provided by the u-s department of transportation. The rehab work will include surface preparation and repainting, lead abatement, replacement of deteriorated sections, miscellaneous structural steel repairs, repairs to concrete, and replacement of the bridge sidewalks….
DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia Health’s St. Mary’s Medical Center released the top names Northland parents chose for their newborns in 2024. According to the office of vital records at the Minnesota Department of Health had Theo, or Theodore, be the most popular name for boys and Evelyn for girls. For the boys, Henry, Oliver, Asher, Jack, and William were popular…
DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center welcomed to the world their first baby of 2025 just an hour after midnight. Karsyn Jones and Jacob Walker of Duluth are the proud parents of baby boy they named Jett. Jett was born at 1:07 a.m., on Wednesday morning, and weighed in at 6 pounds and 7 ounces and was measured…
LAC COURTE OREILLIES RESVERSATION, Wis. –Two arrests have been made after a shooting on the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation in Sawyer County. On Sunday, Dec. 29, the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police Department responded to a shooting in the area of Poppletown Road. There LCO Tribal Police found a victim with gunshot wounds who later was transported for medical attention….
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — A Hermantown woman has been sentenced after stealing over $100,000 from the Hermantown Parent Teachers Organization (PTO). Trista Swanson, 44, was sentenced to three years of probation on four counts of felony theft. Swanson must also pay back the $103,017.41 that she stole from the PTO. She plead guilty to these charges in October. Swanson was the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Christmas may have passed on the calendar, but the holiday season was far from over at the Miller Hill Mall Sunday as they hosted a Hanukkah celebration! There was fun, food, and festive spirit; all celebrating the 8-day long Jewish holiday also known as Hanukkah. “So you know, tonight is the fifth night of Hanukkah, and we’ve…
ESKO, Minn. – An Esko man is dead after the vehicle he was driving crashed on I-35 early Sunday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol says it took place just after 2:30 a.m. on I-35 southbound near Thomson Road. An investigation determined the 2006 Cadillac STS spun out and entered the right ditch of the interstate. It struck a guardrail, overturned…
DULUTH, Minn. — We have an adorable update on the puppies found in a bin on Tuesday in Duluth. The puppies were bought to Animal Allies after they were found. They’ve been giving pup-dates on their Facebook page, which have been going viral. Luckily, the pups weren’t too dirty or cold when they arrived so the shelter believes they were…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Vikings host the Chicago Bears for Monday Night Football at U.S. Bank Stadium already knowing they’re heading to the NFC Playoffs. The Vikings clinched a playoff spot after the Green Bay Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks 30-13 on Sunday Night Football. At worst, they’ll be a Wild Card team. That said, there’s a lot to play…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The University of Minnesota football team is headed to the Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte, North Carolina on Friday, Jan. 3, and will face Virginia Tech out of the ACC. The game will be played at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN at Bank of America Stadium, the home of the Carolina Panthers. The Gophers learned their bowl destination on…
BIWABIK, Minn. — 74 new automated snow machines are now operating at Giants Ridge in Biwabik as part of a $16.5-million dollar investment there. A small ceremony was held on Thursday, Dec. 5, to celebrate. The new snow-making system is weather controlled turning on and off automatically for optimal snow production based on optimal air conditions. The 74 new snow…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The body of a missing ice skater was found Monday afternoon in Superior’s Woodstock Bay. Multiple law enforcement agencies from Wisconsin and Minnesota were on scene at the Pokegama boat launch in Superior Monday afternoon when they found the body of Gregory Garmer, 78, of Duluth. Woodstock Bay is on the mouth St. Louis River near Billings…
DULUTH, Minn. — With Thanksgiving being over, Christmas is just around the corner, and the Holiday Spirits were high at Fitger’s as Santa came to town today. Santa and his reindeers Comet and Cupid arrived to Fitger’s for the first time this Holiday season. A long line of families were waiting to get their picture taken with Saint Nick, and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Black Friday shoppers flocked to stores for a day of big deals. Across the country shoppers hit the stores for Black Friday, and in Duluth, thousands roamed through the Miller Hill Mall looking for gifts for the holidays or just trying to snag some deals. The doors of the mall opened up at 6 a.m., so people…
DULUTH, Minn. — The American Red Cross is partnering with first responders to help make a difference for those in need of life-saving blood. It’s called the Battle of the Badges blood drive. It is a 2-day event where Duluth and Superior Police and Fire and the St. Louis and Douglas County Sheriff’s Departments will be taking part. It’s all…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Santa Claus has officially arrived at the Miller Hill Mall. The annual Santa Photo Experience has kicked off at the mall, where kids can get their picture taken with Saint Nick. Time slots can be booked ahead of time, but walk ups are also welcome. And as Christmas…
