DULUTH, Minn. — The DECC was sizzling with flavor on Tuesday as Upper Lakes Foods hosted it’s Fall Food Show. There was much to loaf at the venue from interactive demonstrations to fresh products, promotions and seminars. Upper Lakes Foods serves a range of customers from restaurants to schools, to healthcare settings, and far more. The show is designed to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Seawall Construction Project has been chugging along, and on Tuesday Fox 21 gotten an update on the progress. The old seawall behind the DECC was failing leading to sinkholes and other issues, triggering the need for this project. The improved space will be much more resilient, enhance the connectivity between Bayfront and Canal Park, and…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Miller Hill Mall hosted a special Halloween event on Saturday. The event brought the people of the Northland together for photos, food and plenty of places for costumed kids to get candy set up all over the mall. “We look forward to it every year, it’s one of the fun ones that everybody’s dressed so cute,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Trunk or Treat events have becoming a popular staple during the month of October as part of Halloween celebrations. Eastridge Church hosted their 13th annual event this past weekend. Hundreds took part in this event, with activities in both in the parking lot of the church and inside the church. There were intricately decorated trunks, a bouncy…
DULUTH, Minn. – People who went to The Caddy Shack Sunday got a special treat. Let’s say you were barking up the right tree! The bar hosted a dog costume contest and silent auction. It was put on by PJ’s Rescue. Plenty of dogs showed up to show off and raise money for a good cause. “Our directors really like…
UPDATE (October 25, 12:30 p.m.) — The two men that died after a 2-vehicle crash in Britt have been identified. The 76-year-old driving eastbound is Frank Bertram Ratliff of Angora. The 69-year-old driver that was driving westbound is Steven Craig Shoden of Virginia. ORIGINAL POST: ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — Two people are dead after a 2-vehicle crash Thursday morning…
AITKIN, Minn. — Human remains were found inside a camper after a fire in Shamrock Township. The Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office says a call came in at 8:17 a.m. on Monday regarding a camper and vehicle that had burned overnight at a residence. Authorities located human remains in the camper and transported them to the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office…
DULUTH, Minn. — Final design work is underway for a new state-of-the-art scoreboard at AMSOIL Arena. And there’s a rare sponsorship opportunity on it. The section up for ownership is where the current Pepsi logo is facing down on center ice. DECC officials say it’s a prime spot to get in front of thousands of UMD Bulldog fans during games…
HIBBING, Minn. — A Hibbing inmate is back in custody after an extensive search took place. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says Laron Lyndell Brown went to the Fairview Range Medical Center after telling staff he had chest pains. When he was cleared to return to the St. Louis County Jail in Hibbing, he escaped on foot. Authorities say…
PIKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A 22-year-old is dead after a car crash that happened Friday morning north of Virginia. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says they responded to a vehicle rollover in the 6300 block of Pike Township at 7:30 a.m. Authorities say the vehicle was going southbound on Highway 21 and lost control. It rolled until the car…
DULUTH, Minn. — Former Minnesota Representative Rick Nolan has passed away. The Minnesota DFL announcing the news Friday morning. Nolan was 80 years old. Nolan served as the U.S. Representative from Minnesota’s 8th congressional district from 2013 to 2019. He previously served Minnesota’s 6th congressional district from 1975 to 1981. There is no word on the cause of death. A…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Annual Conference has kicked off at the DECC. Over 500 attendees from fire departments across the state gathered to learn more about the latest and greatest in tactics, equipment firetrucks, and resources. They’re doing two days of training and workshops. That being said, the DECC is hosting also a vendor show. Being able…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local children facing life-threatening illnesses was the focus of a children’s charity gala in Duluth. The Northern Lights Foundation hosted the event at the DECC. More than 100 silent auction items were on display including everything from concert tickets to see Justin Timberlake, to a weekend getaway to Lake Tahoe. The Northern Lights Foundation is a Duluth…
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DULUTH, Minn. — The Tasting Room opened their doors last weekend in Duluth. It all started with the Rambler Food Truck and MidCoast Catering. Both are traveling services with a wide variety of foods to enjoy. Now they are expanding and welcome everyone to host events in their new space. “We’re just excited to now host our own events because…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9)Â –Â Koi Perich is having a standout freshman season for the University of Minnesota football team. Perich on Monday was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week. He had two interceptions for the Gophers in their 21-17 win over UCLA to improve to 4-3 on the season, and 2-2 in Big Ten play. Why it matters For…
DULUTH, Minn. — After 11 years of effort and fundraising the Gary New Duluth Skatepark is finally open to the public! The ribbon cutting happened Sunday and despite the weather dozens of skaters and community members went to show their support and to have some local food of course. The man behind the skate park explaining what it means to…
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — One building is a total loss after a fire in Grand Marais Thursday night. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office says calls were coming in about a fire at Cedar Grove Business Park. When crews arrived at 10:09 p.m. they found the blaze at the North Shore Laundry Services building on Cedar Grove Lane. No one was…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth student was hit by a vehicle Thursday morning, causing minor injuries. The Duluth Police Department says that at 9 a.m. an East High School Resource Officer responded to the report of a 14-year-old girl struck by a vehicle. The student was crossing 40th Avenue East at Luverne Street when she was hit by a vehicle…
Zhen Yu Zhou UPDATE (October 10, 10:45 a.m.) — The Duluth Police Department has identified the motorcyclist who died in a crash Monday morning. The person has been identified as 39-year-old Zhen Zhou of Duluth. UPDATE (October 7, 11:00 a.m.) — Duluth Police say a motor vehicle crash between an SUV and motorcycle resulted in the death of one person….
DULUTH, Minn. — A church in Duluth is stepping up to help clean-up efforts and disaster relief from Hurricane Helene. Eastridge Community Church has organized a donation drive for the victims of Helene. They’ve set up drop off sites around town for items like non-perishable food, water, hygiene products, baby care, pet food, and anything else that’s necessary for those…
DULUTH, Minn. — A United Airlines plane made an emergency landing at the Duluth International Airport on Wednesday. The Duluth Airport Authority says at noon they received a report of a mechanical emergency with request to land. The plane had recently departed the airport. The plane then landed at 12:15 p.m. with all passengers safely departing the aircraft. DAA says…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s National Fire Prevention Week! This year’s focus is on smoke alarms. The Duluth Fire Departments says to take some time this week to test your smoke alarms and check that they are in the right locations in your home. It’s recommended to have an alarm in each bedroom, one in the hallway outside the bedrooms, and…
CLOQUET, Minn. — The people of Cloquet got a pony of a deal this weekend. Townline Farms hosted their annual Spooktacular event. They had everything from a petting zoo to local vendors and even a horse show–with costumes. They hope that this event can bring to light the work being done to improve horse riding within communities and the horse-riding…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Depot hosted veterans with an important cause over the weekend. The topic was veteran suicide prevention and awareness. This cause hits close to home as Minnesota lost 101 veterans to suicide last year alone. Organizers say that the venue for this event changes annually to reflect the community with the highest number of veteran suicides,…
CALUMET, Minn. — Two people are in the hospital with gunshot wounds and three suspects are in custody as a result. The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office says in the early hours on Monday officers responded to a shooting incident in Calumet. Two people sustained gunshot wounds and were brought to hospitals in Grand Rapids and Duluth. Three people were arrested,…
UPDATE (October 7, 3:15 p.m.) — School officials say the school is now clear after a search took place for a bomb. Superintendent Reggie Engebritson told Fox 21 law enforcement did find the suspect who made the call. It is a juvenile from a different part of the state with no connection to anyone at the school. Law enforcement is…
DULUTH, Minn. — The of Duluth has temporarily closed down a road after a structural review of a train bridge that passes over a Morgan Park area street. A portion of Idaho Street will be closed until further notice after the city found advanced deterioration on a CN Railroad bridge that passes over the street. The city said the neighborhood…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chum is celebrating the three-year anniversary of St. Francis Apartments. The apartments house seniors who have experienced long periods of homelessness. They connect their tenants to resources such as primary healthcare to reduce reliance on emergency services. They also provide some nutritious meals reducing food insecurity, and host activities such as bingo and craft nights. On Tuesday…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Police Officers will be sporting pink patches on their uniforms during the month of October. This is the departments 4th consecutive year of participating in the annual public awareness campaign, The Pink Patch Project. DPD has raised over $5,425 since joining the campaign. In addition to pink patches being sold for $10, they will also be…
HACKENSACK, Minn. — Multiple people were injured on Saturday after a vehicle struck them and a tent at an event in downtown Hackensack. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says at 3:37 p.m. a report came in of an 80-year-old man attempting to park his Honda Pilot. Authorities say he exited the vehicle, and it continued to move away from the…
MAPLE TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A fatal crash is under investigation after one person died in a two-vehicle accident Saturday. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says the report came in at 5:03 p.m. on County Road 1 near the intersection of County Road 24 in Maple Township, rural Pequot Lakes. Authorities say a Ford pickup and Mazda pickup were involved in…
DULUTH, Minn. – A small Northland choir got the chance to share the stage with Rock n’ Roll legends. The band Foreigner held a concert Friday at AMSOIL Arena, as part of their farewell tour. But for some songs, the soon to be Hall of Fame band was joined by the Drummond High School choir, who won a KQDS radio…
DULUTH, Minn. – There were some juicy deals at Juice Pharm Sunday. The smoothie restaurant hosting a fall clothing swap, with styles old and new-to-you! They say that clothing swaps and buying secondhand are great ways to be mindful of fast fashion’s impact on the environment, while still being able to go out and buy something new. “I think it…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9)Â –Â The Minnesota Timberwolves open training camp next week, and they made a blockbuster trade Friday night. According to Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski with The Athletic, the Timberwolves are trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks for Julius Randle, Donte Divencenzo and a first round pick. Why it matters Towns was drafted Nol. 1 overall by the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Get your party hats on – WLSSD is celebrating 50 years of being the Solid Waste Authority this Saturday. Since 1974 WLSSD has been in charge of responsible solid waste management. This means creating the rules and providing resources for managing solid waste such as trash, recycling, and more. This Saturday they are holding an open house…
DULUTH, Minn. — Life finds a way, and this weekend, it’s found its way to the DECC! A herd of life-like moving and roaring Dinosaurs has been brought to town by Jurassic Quest. Families can learn all about different types of dinos, learn to become an amateur dinosaur trainer, go on themed rides and attractions, participate in a fossil dig,…
(FOX 9) – On the heels of Brett Favre disclosing that he had Parkinson’s disease, legendary Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer shared that he was diagnosed with dementia. What we know In a tweet on Wednesday, Kramer shared a message about his diagnosis. He says he was diagnosed with dementia just over a year ago at the NFL Cleveland Clinic. Kramer says he could have…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — It’s the second annual Wisconsin Stormwater week. The week is all about spreading awareness of the sources of stormwater pollution. Wisconsin Land and Water is hosting webinars. And Tuesday they held one on road salt, commonly used to clear ice during the winter and its effects on the environment. Wednesday they discus ponds, and Thursday they will…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota AFL-CIO hosted their biennial state convention at the DECC. Since Sunday delegates have been gathering to discuss issue resolutions, approve political candidate endorsements, learn recent trends in union organizing, and more. They have also invited speakers and political candidates to share their platforms. “Well, labor has a strong history in the 8th district. It was…
UPDATE (September 24, 10:20 a.m.) — The woman who died Monday evening after a two-vehicle accident in Gilbert has been identified. The Gilbert Police Department says it is 49-year-old Eliina Leete Fuhr of Aurora who passed away. She was driving the Ram 1500 pickup. ORIGINAL POST: GILBERT, Minn. — A woman died Monday evening after a two-vehicle accident in Gilbert….
Courtesy: Yelloh MARSHALL, Minn. – After seven decades, a Minnesota-based frozen food delivery company is closing its doors for good. Yelloh, formerly known as Schwan’s, said Monday that it will cease operations in November because of economic challenges and changing consumer behaviors. “The current Yelloh team has worked hard against external headwinds such as the nationwide staffing challenges and crushing…
Minnesota Power is expanding its solar footprint with plans to build two large solar projects in northern Minnesota. The Regal Solar project will be built near Royalton with 255,000 solar modules on about 800 acres. The Boswell Solar project will include 180,000 solar modules on about 600 acres. The two sites will have a combined capacity of around 204 megawatts….
DULUTH, Minn. — Registration for the 2025 Grandma’s Marathon weekend opens Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. on GrandmasMarathon.com. The William A. Irvin 5K will have a different court next year. It’ll start on Harbor Drive by the Irvin before headed to Canal Park Driver, underneath the main marathon finish line structure, and then ending in Bayfront Festival Park. The change…
ASHLAND, Wis. — Ashland emergency personnel responded to a school bus accident Monday morning. Ashland police said an SUV cut in front of the bus at the intersection of Binsfield Road and Farm Road. The bus struck the front passenger corner of the SUV driven by a 28-year-old female from Bessemer, Michigan, as she was turning left to go north…
DULUTH, Minn. — Sweet Green Platescapes hosted a plant sale at blacklist brewery Sunday. The owner hoping to get the word out about the benefits of plant ownership. Educating the public that plants not only add life to spaces, but also create positive mental health benefits gleaned by taking care of those little leafy friends. “Plants just make you so…
DULUTH, Minn. — Ursa Minor wrapped up a weekend of fun and friends with a family day! They held their annual Oktoberfest which had something for every age group. The founders hope to use this Oktoberfest and Ursa Minor’s anniversary weekend to emphasize the importance of community engagement not only with beer, but also a tie dye station, and even…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Junior League of Duluth got together to celebrate Find the Good Day. This day was started by the Association of Junior Leagues International. It’s about finding the good in yourself, your community, and the world around you. But they emphasize it’s not just a day on a calendar, it’s a movement to help knit the community…
WISCONSIN — A Cirrus Aircraft plane made an emergency landing Thursday afternoon. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says at about 12:09 p.m. a Cirrus SR 22 single engine plane had mechanical problems and landed on Highway 53 near Bennett Road. The plane was on the southbound side closing traffic lanes. It has since been moved off the highway and will…
CARLTON, Minn. — A man is dead after crashing his vehicle into Carlton Laundry Wednesday night. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office says the report of the crash came in 8:28 p.m. The driver, 48-year-old Adam Forsythe of Grand Lake Township was driving a pickup truck. Authorities say he was traveling east on Highway 210 when he drove off the road…
