(FOX 9) – Minnesota’s labor force continues to grow, with more than 9,000 people entering the labor market in June, according to the latest data provided by the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Signifying the fourth month with positive growth – the largest monthly gain in three years – 9,017 new people entered the job market. Minnesota’s labor force participation rate increased…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local tour of homes and gardens captures the imagination. The day was overcast Wednesday morning, but the homes were bright and beautiful at the Duluth Woman’s Club’s 55th Annual Tour of Homes and Gardens. In spite of the rain, many gathered under umbrellas and parkas to catch a glimpse of some of the most distinguished homes…
BARNUM TOWNSHIP, Minn. — One man is dead after an ATV crash that happened Thursday night in Carlton County. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office says it happened in the 3500 block of Pine Road in Barnum Township at 7:52 p.m. Police say a motorist noticed the crash and called 911. The initial investigation reveals that a man was driving an…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A winning ticket has been sold in California for the Powerball jackpot worth an estimated $1.08 billion, the sixth largest in U.S. history and the third largest in the history of the game. The winning numbers for Wednesday night’s drawing were: white balls 7, 10, 11, 13, 24 and red Powerball 24. The California Lottery said on Twitter that the…
DULUTH, MINN. — The North Shore Scenic Railroad is getting a major upgrade with train tracks being rebuilt. A couple of years ago the railroad company noticed the main line into the St. Louis County Depot was starting to sink. It turned out water was seeping underneath, and the sub-structure was slowly giving out. Now, the St. Louis and Lake…
DULUTH, MINN. — During the last legislative session, the Minnesota Legislature decided that having and using recreational marijuana in the state would be legal as of August First. However, the law that was passed leaves any limitations on where marijuana can be used up to the discretion of local and city officials Arik Forsman, an at-large member of the Duluth City…
DULUTH, Minn. — Governor Walz announced on Thursday who he appointed to fill the late Duluth judge Sally Tarnowski’s seat. Tarnowski died at 63-years-old after being hit and killed in March by a driver when she was out on a run while on vacation in Florida. She was the first female judge to take the bench in the 6th District….
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The man who shot Fargo police officers — one fatally — last week had 1,800 rounds, multiple guns and a homemade hand grenade in his vehicle, officials said Wednesday. Mohamad Barakat, 37, opened fired on officers while they were responding to a traffic wreck Friday in south Fargo, authorities said. Officer Jake Wallin was killed, and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thanksgiving is on the minds of the folks at Chum Food Shelf. The spirit of giving is alive and well at Chum. Chum is asking for donations so they can purchase food for their Thanksgiving food boxes. Even though we are in the middle of the summer, planning is already underway to feed local families for Thanksgiving….
OMAHA, Neb. (FOX 9) – With the Powerball jackpot topping $1 billion for this week’s drawing, millions of people across the country will be lining up at convenience stores, grocery and gas station counters hoping to hit it big. How does this latest Powerball jackpot stack up? The new jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing would be the seventh highest in U.S. history and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Denfeld High Schools’ Public Schools Stadium officially has a new name. The new name of the sports complex is now Walt Hunting Stadium-Marv Heikkinen Field. Honoring 2 well known football coaches who made a big difference at the school. The renaming committee has been meeting weekly with the help of a few students to discuss the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Affordable Housing Coalition held their annual celebration to reflect on this year’s efforts and plan for the future. This past legislative was a win with big investments for housing activity and services across the state. Tuesday at One Roof Community Housing it was a way to say thank you. And a reminder that although the…
Courtesy: Teamsters GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – A worker strike continues at Blandin Paper Company in Grand Rapids. 170 members of Teamsters Local 346 will hold a strike rally Friday from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. along Highway 2. The union has concerns around staffing levels, management performing their work and wages they say are 10 dollars an hour behind inflation….
DULUTH, Minn.–With almost six years since the start of construction for the new St. Mary’s Hospital, Essentia Health is just putting the finishing touches into its new facility. “You know it started in 2017 with a concept development, a year of design, and three and a half years of construction. You know it’s really to the point where we want…
DULUTH, Minn.–The Duluth Public School Board Members voted earlier today for plans for a potential school referendum. During the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary ESSER funds helped the Duluth Public Schools take that step forward into a 21st century learning environment. Duluth Public Schools Superintendent John Magas said that the referendum’s plan is to keep Duluth Public Schools up to date with…
DULUTH, Minn.–“To avoid any HIPPA violations I’ll just say that nurses are almost daily in tears trying to deal with the struggle of knowing that we don’t have enough staff. It’s very stressful,” said RN Staff Nurse Stacee Rosier. Essentia nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association are getting their signs ready for an informational picket July 21, calling staffing levels…
DULUTH, Minn. – The U.S. Navy parachute diver who was injured in a hard fall at the Duluth Airshow Saturday is “progressing well and expected to make a full recovery,” according to a spokesperson for the Airshow. The two parachute members disconnected late as they were falling around 90 mph, which caused the one member to hit the ground. He…
Hundreds of workers at Cleveland Cliffs’ Northshore Mining Company have joined the United Steelworkers Union. The union said in a statement Tuesday that Northshore Mining was the last remaining taconite mine on the Iron Range without a union. Roughly 400 workers mine taconite in Babbitt and make iron ore pellets in Silver Bay. “We chose to unionize so that we…
DULUTH, MINN. — Duluth’s Sky Harbor Regional Airport may not be as large as DLH, the international airport, but it plays an important role for aviation enthusiasts. Small planes and seaplanes utilize the airport and now a new terminal will be built. Located at the far end of Park Point, this is what the current terminal at Sky Harbor Airport…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Vegetable stands are up around the Northland and are loaded with lots of healthy choices. Located in Superior on Tower Avenue, one stand just opened a few days ago. They are selling tomatoes, corn, watermelon, zucchini, cucumbers, and more. The stand seller especially recommends the corn. “My first year I would eat the corn. I would husk,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Lake Superior Art Glass is helping people beat the heat with design your own ice cream bowls throughout the month of July. The art store has a new design this year where first you can choose what colors and design you like, then experts blow a glass bubble and invert it creating a double layered bowl. They…
FIELD TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A train derailed in Field Township just North of Cook Monday night sending 9 rail cars off the tracks. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says deputies and the Cook Fire Department responded at 8:20 p.m. to the Canadian National Train. Authorities say 4 cars remained upright and 5 on their side. 2 of the cars…
DULUTH, Minn. — Jonathan Thunder is an artist who focuses on many different forms of art, from painting to animation. Recently he put his focus on creating a large mural, which covers the entire side of the Zenith Bookstore. It is his first mural of the size and it is finally completed. “When I started thinking about doing this mural,…
ELY, Minn. — An Ely man lost his life after a single vehicle crash Monday night. It happened around 5:40 p.m. in the 2100 block of Grant Mcmahan Boulevard in Morse Township. St. Louis County Sheriff’s deputies assisted by other local departments responded to the crash that was traveling eastbound. The car went off the roadway into the ditch and…
HOYT LAKES, Minn. — The Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival is set to return (Thurs. July 20 – Sun. July 23) for its 68th season. Organizers Nikki Swanson and Cherie Grams, along with Miss Hoyt Lakes Queen Kara Swanson, joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about this years event. Admission is $10 for the entire weekend. Ages 12 and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota lawmakers and community members were at the Duluth Depot Monday talking all things transportation. The $7.8 billion transportation bill that has passed means multiple big projects for northeastern Minnesota. Projects include road repairs, the Blatnik Bridge replacement, and the passenger rail Northern Lights Express between the Twin Ports and Minneapolis. All projects will benefit the area…
DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association are headed back to the picket line this week amid continued concerns over what they call “disastrous staffing levels.” It’s been six months since nurses at Essentia reached a new contract that gave them more input in the staffing process. But the Minnesota Nurses Association says Essentia executives aren’t listening…
DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia Health coworkers with United Steelworkers Local 9460 will be holding an informational picket Friday along with Essentia workers with the Minnesota Nurses Association. Below is the full statement from USW: “Our union is locked in tough contract negotiations with Essentia Health for our Red Book contract, as well as a Year 3 wage re-opener for our…
TOWN OF WEIRGOR, Wis. – A fatal motorcycle accident is under investigation in Sawyer County. The accident happened on State Highway 48 in the Town of Weirgor. The sheriff’s office said David Hamilton, 53, of Ladysmith Wisconsin lost control of his Harley Davidson motorcycle and landed in a ditch. It’s not clear when the accident happened. No other details were…
DULUTH, Minn. –A new café in town is not your average coffee shop, it is a mix of two worlds, coffee and tabletop games. The Loch Café and Games is owned by a Duluth couple that wanted to share their passions with others. The shop has been open for nearly a month, and has already become a hot spot in…
WASHINGTON CROSSING, Pa. (AP) — Emergency crews in suburban Philadelphia intensified their search Monday for a missing 9-month-old boy and his 2-year-old sister who were swept away in a family car when torrential rains flooded a roadway. While the East Coast grappled with the aftermath of downpours that closed roads and rendered the water supply undrinkable in places, the West…
WHITEMARSH TOWNSHIP, Pa. (FOX 9) – Emergency crews responded to the scene of a train derailment in Montgomery County, which prompted temporary evacuations in the area. According to authorities, 16 cars on a CSX train derailed in the area of Stenton Avenue, Flourtown Road and Joshua Road in Whitemarsh Township early Monday morning. Emergency crews from multiple agencies and local…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Another experimental Alzheimer’s drug can modestly slow patients’ inevitable worsening — by about four to seven months, researchers reported Monday. Eli Lilly and Co. is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval of donanemab. If cleared, it would be only the second Alzheimer’s treatment convincingly shown to delay the mind-robbing disease — after the recently approved Leqembi from Japanese drugmaker…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – School could go outside for every kid in Minnesota if legislators approve a bill introduced just before the end of this year’s session. The “Outdoor School for All” bill aims to break down financial barriers to deliver an overnight learning experience with some proven educational and emotional benefits. With a firm grip and uneasy steps, Spencer Eesley…
DULUTH, Minn. – A member of the U.S. Navy Leap Frog parachute team was listed in stable condition Sunday after landing hard during the Duluth Airshow Saturday, according to a spokesperson for the event. “The individual was immediately tended to by emergency personnel and Airlifted to Essentia Health/St. Mary’s where he is in stable condition and being treated for his…
CARLTON, Co. — Human remains were recovered from the Nemadji River in Carlton County Saturday. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office said a family canoeing on the river discovered the body around 1:30 p.m. The remains were found southeast of the SOO Line ATV trail and Highway 23 intersection. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating, including a positive identification of…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was a blast in Lincoln Park today, as people got outside for ‘Meet in the Park’ — a community centered party. For almost 10 years the Lincoln Park children and families collaborative has hosted the event, which gets kids and families together for a fun time at Harrison Park. Many organizations had activities and resources available….
DULUTH, Minn.–The rest of the scheduled events at the Duluth Airshow did continue on through Sunday showcasing spectacular skills of the U.S. Air Force at Minnesota’s largest airshow. Aviation lovers had their chance to get up close and personal to explore the inside of planes and helicopters. The Duluth Airshow brought out 12 performing groups… Crowds of people flocked to…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn.–Hundreds of people took over downtown Moose Lake Saturday in search for agates. Trucks poured loads of gravel into the streets where hundreds of people lined-up and flooded Elm Ave. in search for that perfect agate. The annual agate stampede is part of Moose Lake’s Agates Days Celebration. Agate Days is a community event that residents and volunteers…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — It’s that time of the year again to celebrate Lake Superior and learn about what it does for the community. People gathered at Barkers Island in Superior today to spend some time near the water, and learn about one of the largest fresh water lakes in the world. The Lake Superior Reserve has hosted the event for…
Trevor Billings DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is searching for a suspect they considered a “potential risk to the public.” Trevor Billings has active warrants out for his arrest, according to police. “We are concerned for his safety and well-being,” said Mattie Hjelseth, public information office for the police department. “Trevor poses a potential risk to the public…
DULUTH, Minn.–Saturday night was the perfect time to get out of the house onto the streets for Downtown Duluth’s Street Dance. Hosted by Dubh Irish Linn Brew Pub, the 200th block of West Superior was closed down for barbeque and taco food trucks, live music, and beer. Folks who attended had the chance to listen to Blues legend The Lamont…
DULUTH, Minn.– Bayfront Festival Park was packed yet again, for this year’s 17th annual Reggae and World Music Festival on Saturday. Over the years, Reggae and World Music Festival have been getting more and more popular. Artists from all over the world took the stage with their lively music like Ghana artist Stonebwoy, Bajan artist Alison Hinds, and Minneapolis-based reggae…
DULUTH, Minn. — Plato’s Closet, a Duluth shop that buys and sells gently-used clothing, has undergone a recent expansion as of June 2023. The store, locally owned since 2007, is located right in front of the Miller Hill Mall. Beginning May of this year, plans to expand reached fruition and construction began to create more space, add more racks, and…
WRENSHALL, Minn. — Farm LoLa is celebrating big news. They are open every day in July for honeyberry picking, the first time since the bushes were planted in 2016. There are about 10,000 honeyberry bushes at the farm in Wrenshall. A honeyberry originates from northern Russia which is great for our climate. The flavor is a cross between a wild…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Fire Department was doing some heavy lifting this week. That’s because they got a new 67,000-pound fire truck. It is a tradition for crews to push the truck back into the station for good luck before taking the rig on its first call. The truck is a big upgrade from the old one and is…
CLOQUET, Minn. — Pedro’s Grill and Cantina is doubling in size with a second location. The authentic Mexican restaurant has been in the Cloquet area for 18 years. Now they will soon have a new location in Superior. The menu will stay the exact same with the same recipes and all the different options to choose from. The owner hopes…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of the planes flying in the Duluth Airshow is the B-25 Bomber ‘Miss Mitchell’ The original aircraft served in the 310th Bomb Group in the 57th wing in the Airforce. During which it completed over 130 missions, and was known for its legacy of good luck, as there was no crew fatalities during all the missions,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — 11-year-old Waylon Osgan is an entrepreneur. “Well, I see my parents work really hard and I wanted to do the same thing ever since I was little. So, I wanted to start my own business, so I did a car wash and bought these,” said Waylon. The car wash started as a way to pay for the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota largest airshow is taking off this weekend and because of that the Duluth Police Department has released a traffic advisory. The full press release is below: The Duluth Air and Aviation Expo will occur on Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., each day. Traffic on portions of Airbase Road,…
