WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color. He is also calling on governors to issue similar pardons for those convicted of state marijuana offenses, which reflect the vast majority…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has scheduled its next hearing for Oct. 13, pushing the investigation back into the limelight less than three weeks before the midterm election that will determine control of Congress. It will be the panel’s first public session since the summer, when lawmakers worked through a series of…
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon will hire 150,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees across its warehouses ahead of the holiday season. The announcement, made Thursday, shows the e-commerce behemoth is taking a less conservative approach to its holiday planning than Walmart, which said last month it would hire 40,000 U.S. workers for the holidays, compared to 150,000 in 2021. Amazon, which…
BANGKOK (AP) — A former police officer facing a drug charge burst into a day care center Thursday in Thailand, killing dozens of preschoolers and teachers and then shooting more people as he fled. At least 36 people were slain in the deadliest rampage in the nation’s history. The assailant, who was fired earlier this year, took his own life…
DULUTH, Minn. — Musician Jay Ernest, member of Church of Cash, gave us a preview of the bands next show. The band is a Johnny Cash Tribute Band. They will be playing on Thursday, October 6, at the West Theatre in Duluth. Doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are sold at the door and here….
DULUTH, Minn. — The Fabulous Dik promotes next installment of comedy series: A Series of Unfortunate Specials. This one is called Falling Forward and Cracking Up. The show is a mix of Sketch Comedy, funny videos, improvisation and other shenanigans. The Fabulous Dik (Deek) is the cultural attaché to The Mustachios, a group of international supervillains. You can check out…
UPDATE (October 6, 8:45 a.m.) — The man who was on fire along with his car on September 23 has been identified. On Thursday, the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the victim was 75 year-old William J. Smith of Antioch, IL. Sawyer County deputies had found him and his car on fire in the Town of Hunter on River Road….
KEEWATIN, Minn. — There was excitement on the Iron Range Wednesday over the prospects of another large investment in mining. U.S. Steel officials gathered at the Keetac Plant in Keewatin to talk about their plans for a state-of-the-art facility. “I am more than just a little bit pumped up about this. Just, I heard all the thanks, I’ve just got…
DULUTH, Minn.–Local high schoolers got a hands-on glimpse of the healthcare field today at the College of St. Scholastica. It wasn’t your normal job fair either. The sophomores experienced real-world scenarios that healthcare professionals face every day. Such as a visual impairment simulator, blood type test, and a CPR station. Organizers tell us it’s all about exposing young people to…
DULUTH, Minn.– Glensheen’s historic formal garden is officially back open after being under construction for more than a year. Four million dollars in capital investment from the State legislature helped repair the floral vegetable gardens along with the purchase of a new boiler in the mansion. The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Interim Chancellor hosted today’s renovation celebration. Glensheen’s Director, Dustin…
DULUTH, MN – If you are a member of a nonprofit or volunteer for a charity, there is now an opportunity to earn money for your organization through the DECC. With the ongoing worker shortage, the DECC is looking to fill positions with groups of volunteers at hockey games and other events held throughout the year. Instead of earning a…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s not the holidays just yet, but Santa’s workshop was busy as members of the CSS cheer team prepared some special holiday cards. The cheer squad joined local members of the Red Cross in supporting service to the Armed Forces. Writing and sorting through hundreds of holiday cards all to give thanks to active members or veterans…
KEEWATIN, Minn. — Keetac workers with the United Steelworkers union took Wednesday’s celebration of plans for a $150 million investment at Keetac as an opportunity to protest what they call a “bitter contract war” with U.S. Steel. Dozens of miners were holding a picket near Keetac hoping to make a statement to U.S. Steel’s CEO as he drove in to…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday he is suing Fleet Farm for selling guns to straw buyers. The lawsuit alleges Fleet Farm sold at least 37 guns to straw purchasers, a person purchasing a gun for an individual not allowed to own one, over the course of 16 months. Ellison says one of the guns traced to…
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries decided Wednesday to sharply cut production to support sagging oil prices, a move that could deal the struggling global economy another blow and raise politically sensitive pump prices for U.S. drivers just ahead of key national elections. Energy ministers cut production by a larger-than-expected 2 million barrels per day starting in November after gathering…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.. (AP) — For the first time in 20 years, a Russian cosmonaut rocketed from the U.S. on Wednesday, launching to the International Space Station alongside NASA and Japanese astronauts despite tensions over the war in Ukraine. Their SpaceX flight was delayed by Hurricane Ian, which ripped across the state last week. “I hope with this launch we…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is headed to hurricane-ravaged Florida on Wednesday with a pledge that federal, state and local governments will work as one to help rebuild homes, businesses and lives — putting politics on mute for now to focus on those in need. Hurricane Ian has resulted in at least 84 people confirmed dead, including 75 in Florida, as hundreds…
MILWAUKEE, WI – With inflation and the rising costs of energy, solar panels have increased in popularity as an alternative energy source for homes and businesses in recent years. For those who have thought about installing solar panels, the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau is warning consumers of potential scams. In the case of solar panels, scammers will pose as a…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — No kids, honey does not come from a plastic bottle. That’s what students learned at UWS Tuesday as part of the Urban Honey Bee Project. College students are actually taking classes on caring for bees and understanding how they operate. 2nd and 6th grade students also were getting a jump start on the whole honey process. It…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tony Dierckins launches new book, Duluth’s Grand Old Architecture. Dierckins is a local Duluth Author and Zenith City Press Publisher. His latest book is co-authored by Maryanne C. Norton. It explores the first 70 years of Duluth’s rich tradition of creating architectural statements. A book launch will take place Thursday, October 13, 7—8:30, Glensheen, Free and open…
CLOQUET, Minn. — The Sappi Mill in Cloquet had a chance to show off its stuff Tuesday. Commissioners from ten state agencies were on hand to tour the facility, and learn more about how the plant has been so successful. Sappi produces high quality graphic paper as well as dissolving pulp, which they launched about a decade ago. The company…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — It’s all things fall at the Superior Public Library. For the youngsters, the library is hosting weekly story-time events giving kids a chance to enjoy stories, activities, and crafts. There’s a different theme every week with a goal of getting kids to interact with each other. Kelly Wiisanen, Director of Children and Youth Services said, “Yeah story-time…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — The Hermantown Police Department is investigating a possible fraud case. The claim coming from the President of a non-profit school fundraising group, and it’s against a group member. The Parent Teacher Organization, or PTO, raises money for Hermantown Elementary teachers and their students. Now, police are investigating allegations that thousands of those funds may have been taken…
DULUTH, Minn. — Significant erosion along portions of Scenic Highway 61 in Duluth has St. Louis County getting ready for five weeks of emergency repairs starting Monday. One of the locations of severe erosion along the slope of Lake Superior is across from New Scenic Café. Cones have been placed on the edge of the road where erosion has reached…
DULUTH, Minn. – A homeless encampment of about a half-dozen people along Railroad Street in Duluth was forced to pack up and leave Tuesday at the direction of the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The latest development comes exactly two weeks after MnDOT sent crews to the site under 5th Avenue West and I-35 across from Playfront Park to clean up…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Tuesday was National Taco Day, a day that has celebrated the Mexican delicacy since 2009. Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant in Superior has a variety of taco styles to choose from like street tacos, Mexican sausage, hard shell and soft shell. If there isn’t an item on the menu that appeals to you, they accept custom requests. “It’s our…
DULUTH, Minn. – With Halloween less than a month away, a Papier-mâché pumpkin class was held at the Duluth Art Institute in Lincoln Park. The class follows the work of Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese-American artist known for her polka-dot pumpkins, sculptures, paintings and more. Monday was the first day of the class and consisted of constructing the pumpkins using recycled…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tuesday, a plan is in place to euthanize hundreds of geese next summer in Duluth to help restore native wild rice on the St. Louis River. Wildlife officials with the Minnesota and Wisconsin DNRs say decoys and fencing can help scare off some of the Canada geese. This is not enough to restore nearly 300 acres of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Drivers should expect northbound lanes on the Blatnik Bridge to be closed just after midnight Wednesday. From 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. crews will be working on the placement of precast concrete barrier and pavement markings near the off ramp to Garfield Avenue and on the avenue. There will be signs in place to remind drivers of…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. announced plans on Tuesday to provide an additional $625 million in military aid to Ukraine, a package that includes additional advanced rocket systems credited with helping the country’s military gain momentum in its war with Russia. President Joe Biden provided details on the latest package, which includes High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, artillery…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats up for election in five weeks put abortion in the spotlight Tuesday, with the Republican-controlled Legislature taking less than a minute to reject Gov. Tony Evers’ call to create a way for voters to get a chance to repeal the state’s 1849 abortion ban. The move by Evers is the latest by Democrats in the battleground…
MINNESOTA — Hurricane Ian may be gone, but problems are only growing. Memorial Blood Centers issuing an urgent call for blood and platelet donations. Donations will be used in Florida and the Southeast, which were hit hard by the storm. “Minnesotans have a long tradition of stepping up for each other and helping when needed,” said the MBC Vice President…
(AP) — Airlines will be required to give flight attendants at least 10 hours off duty between shifts, one more hour than currently, under a rule announced Tuesday by the Federal Aviation Administration. Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen said that the extra hour of rest would contribute to safety. The rule goes into effect in 30 days, and airlines have…
DULUTH, Minn. — Jason Vincent stopped by the studio to talk about ‘Nunsense, the Musical.’ Nunsense is a musical comedy. It takes center stage this weekend in the Spirit of the North Theatre at Fitger’s. Don’t miss out on this hilarious hit musical showcasing an amazing cast of local actresses! Show dates and times: October 7, 8, 13, 14 @…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two of the four former Minneapolis police officers who were convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights during the May 2020 restraint that killed him are scheduled to begin serving their federal sentences Tuesday. J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao are scheduled to report to the U.S. Marshals Service on Tuesday morning. The Bureau of Prisons typically would assign…
DULUTH, MN – There are thousands of lakes in both Minnesota and Wisconsin to go fishing on, but to go fishing out on Lake Superior is a one of a kind experience. It is an opportunity to catch several different kinds of fish, see Duluth from a different perspective, and even get a closer look to some of the larger…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Catalyst Festival wrapped up four days of creativity over the weekend. The storytelling conference once again brought together anyone interested in creating stories, whether for television or social media platforms. The confab of minds gathered in Duluth beginning Wednesday, and finished on Saturday. For those pulling off the gathering, it was rewarding to see people from…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — The man who owns the home that a plane crashed into late Saturday night is talking about the jarring tragedy after he woke up immediately to the aircraft tearing through his property. Hermantown resident Jason Hoffman said he and his wife were both sleeping when the plane hit their home, ripping off the roof. “I found a…
Hermantown, Minn. — Three people are dead after their plane crashed into a Hermantown home. Now, the investigation begins into what led to this tragic collision. It was just before midnight Saturday when a Cessna 172 plane disappeared from radar and surged through the second floor of a home, just inches from homeowner Jason Hoffman and his wife. Miraculously, the…
MINNESOTA — Senator Amy Klobuchar who is the daughter of a newspaperman, is calling on her fellow colleagues on both sides of the isle to support a bipartisan bill to “save local journalism.” Klobuchar says the Journalism Competition Preservation Act would ensure local media outlets across the country can band together to negotiate fair compensation from big tech companies like…
DULUTH, Minn.–Summer fishing season is officially behind us. Boats are coming off the water and into storage. And now, excitement is building for the ice fishing season. Staff at Marine General in Duluth are working to clear out kayaks and paddle boards to make room for augers and ice houses. The owner tells us winter business these days is comparable…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will soon deliver to Ukraine four more of the advanced rocket systems credited with helping the country’s military gain momentum in its war with Russia. The High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, known as HIMARS, will be part of a new $624 million package of aid expected to be announced on Tuesday, according to U.S. officials….
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Days after the skies cleared and the winds died down in Florida, Hurricane Ian’s effects persisted Monday, as people faced another week without power and others were being rescued from homes inundated with lingering floodwaters. Frustrations mounted in the path the storm cut through Florida, and the hurricane’s remnants, now a nor’easter, weren’t done with the U.S. The mid-Atlantic and…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge who struck down key restrictions on abortion in the state has rejected a bid by a county prosecutor who hopes to appeal the ruling. Ramsey County District Judge Thomas Gilligan ruled Tuesday night that Traverse County Attorney Matthew Franzese is not entitled to intervene in the case. Franzese had hoped to pursue an appeal after Attorney General Keith…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court began its new term Monday with a new justice on the bench, the public back in the courtroom and a spirited debate in a case that pits environmental protections against property rights. The new member of the court, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, wasted no time joining the lively give-and-take, asking questions throughout nearly two hours of arguments in…
SPIDER LAKE, Minn. — A man who went missing Saturday morning was found dead hours after crashing his ATV. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says they received a report of a missing man, 54 years-old of Center City, Minnesota just before 3 p.m. The man was camping in the Spider Lake ATV recreation area. The Sheriff’s Office learned the man…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Bonus payments for Minnesota frontline workers will start going out this week, with over 1 million people receiving nearly $500. Gov. Tim Walz on Monday announced that 1,025,655 Minnesota frontline workers will receive $487.45 to “recognize their work on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic,” a news release said. State officials will begin sending out the payments on Wednesday,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday will survey damage from Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico, where tens of thousands of people are still without power two weeks after the storm hit. The Category 1 hurricane knocked out electrical power to the U.S. territory of 3.2 million people, 44% of whom live below the poverty line. Power has been restored to…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – More than 130 mental health workers at Allina Health will start a three-day unfair labor practices strike on Monday. The workers, who are members of the union SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa, will begin their strike at 10 a.m. on Monday at Abbott Northwestern in Minneapolis and Unity Hospital in Fridley. The picket lines will run from 10…
EMBARRASS TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Two people have been arrested and charged after investigators say they burglarized a business on Wednesday in the Embarrass Township. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called out to an unidentified business just after 9 p.m. on September 28th on the 4800-block of Highway 21. When deputies arrived, they found ceiling tiles had…
