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Man Charged In Cloquet Home Invasion, Assault

CLOQUET, Minn. — A Cloquet man has been charged in a home invasion and assault from earlier this year. Brendan Smith, 43, is accused of breaking into a house on Boulder Drive in Cloquet before strangling a woman inside while she was sleeping. The victim’s husband confronted Smith before he took off. Smith was never identified until recently after Cloquet…

Virginia Man Pleads Guilty To Killing Ex-Girlfriend

VIRGINIA, Minn. — A Virginia man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend last year pleaded guilty to the crime Thursday in St. Louis County Court. Derek Malevich, 42, accepted charges of second-degree intentional murder and and witness tampering. Malevich repeatedly stabbed Kristen Bicking, 32, in his apartment May 12, 2021 on the 100 block of Fifth Street South in Virginia. Malevich…

The Great Glensheen Pumpkin Hunt Going On All October

DULUTH, Minn. — Glensheen is hosting a Halloween themed scavenger hunt on their grounds again this fall. It’s the Great Pumpkin Hunt with different jack-o-lanterns scattered around the 12-acre estate. This gives guests a unique interactive experience when learning about Glensheen’s history. During tours, guests have the option to participate in the challenge to spot as many pumpkins they can…

“Lights on Afterschool” Federal COVID Relief Program Visits Boys and Girls Club

The program has been funded with the federal COVI-19 relief money

DULUTH, Minn.–Today was the “Lights on Afterschool” event for the Boys and Girls Clubs in Duluth. The program has been funded with the federal COVI-19 relief money. The goal is to help keep young people active and engaged instead alone and idle before and after school. The club says that the programs connect kids with caring adults, gives them a…

Maurices Associates Spend Day Supporting Organizations That Help Children In Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. — More than 350 maurices associates are visiting the corporate office in Duluth this week to connect with the company and also give back to the community. Formerly known as “The Best Day Ever,” maurices is now calling the community service day the “Difference Making” event, held between the training and bonding experiences the company has put on…

Glenwood Street Roundabout Intersection to Open Saturday

DULUTH, Minn. — Glenwood Street roundabout almost complete; intersection to open Saturday. The intersection of Glenwood Street and Snively Road has been covered with construction workers and cranes for months. Now, it’s starting to clear out and when it opens back up Saturday, October 15, a new roundabout will be in it’s place. “It looks like it’s ready to open….

Winter Preparation At The Rose Garden

DULUTH, Minn. — The Rose Garden at Leif Erickson Park in Duluth is one of the crown jewels of the city, and as the temperatures drop, crews are working to protect the beautiful plants through winter. We’re not the only ones that have to bundle up to withstand the colder months. Landscapers for the Rose Garden are preparing the plants…

Essentia Health Holds Job Fair At Clyde Iron Works In Duluth

The job fair took place at Clyde Iron Works in Duluth.

DULUTH, Minn. — Thursday, Essentia Health held a job fair in an effort to combat the declining number of health care workers in the Twin Ports. Essentia’s job fair was open to people in every corner of healthcare work, from warehouse opportunities to clinical jobs. Organizers say, around 200 people anticipated to show Thursday, and up to 800 job opportunities…

Abortion, Economy Take Center Stage In Craig-Kistner Debate

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig on Thursday portrayed her GOP challenger as a pawn of Big Oil and Big Pharma who conceals his opposition to abortion rights. Republican congressional candidate Tyler Kistner meanwhile said Craig bears responsibility for inflation and other economic woes because she supports President Joe Biden’s policies. Craig and Kistner met for their only…

Feeding Our Future Fraud Case Sees Its First Guilty Pleas

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The first two defendants have pleaded guilty in the massive Feeding Our Future fraud case. Bekam Merdassa was the first to plead guilty to conspiracy and wire fraud in federal court Thursday morning. Hanna Marekegn also pleaded guilty on Thursday. Bekam Merdassa’s guilty plea Merdassa has two masters degrees, but is now looking at up to 30 months for bilking the…

10th January 6th Committee Hearing

In this public hearing, the panel continues to present evidence in its 15-month investigation on the events surrounding the January 6th, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The committee focused on Donald Trump’s “state of mind” following the 2020 election results. On Thursday, the Committee voted to subpoena Trump to testify. It presented interviews with his aides and new documents…

Jan. 6 Hearing Focuses On Trump With ‘Surprising’ Details

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee is focused Thursday on “surprising” details including evidence from Donald Trump’s Secret Service about the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol in what is likely to be its last public hearing before the November midterm elections. The 10th public session, which convened shortly after 1 p.m., is expected to delve into Trump’s “state of mind” and the…

Parkland School Shooter To Get Life Sentence For Killing 17

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz will be sentenced to life without parole for the 2018 murder of 17 people at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, after the jury said Thursday that it could not unanimously agree that he should be executed — a decision that left some parents in tears as they exited the courtroom. The jury’s recommendation…

Duluth Angel of Hope Candlelight Vigil Taking Place October 16

The annual vigil will happen at 5 p.m. at Leif Erikson Park

DULUTH, Minn.–A vigil will be held this weekend for bereaved parents who have lost their children. The annual Angel of Hope vigil honors the lives of children who have died, and the event gives their loved ones the opportunity to grieve together as a community. The vigil is normally help in December for worldwide candle lighting day, which remembers children…

DTA To Put On Bus Test Drive Event This Weekend

DULUTH, Minn. — Have you ever wondered what it’s like to drive a 32,000-pound, 40-foot city bus? You now have that chance during an event hosted by the Duluth Transit Authority this weekend as they look to hire new bus drivers. Those who sign up will learn about bus safety and have the opportunity to navigate the half million-dollar vehicle…

UMD Gives Tips During “Protect Your Hearing Month”

DULUTH, Minn. — October is “Protect Your Hearing Month” and while we typically bind hearing loss with aging, young people can also be affected. Fox 21 checked in with UMD’s Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic to see what people can do to maintain healthy hearing. Almost everywhere you look, young people have headphones plugged in their ears… often times, listening…

UMD Hosts Voterpalooza

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD held a Voterpalooza tabling event to motivate students to be politically engaged. The event was focused on voter registration and informing students on the upcoming election, with such things as where to vote. Along with the different political tables, Champ the Bulldog was there along with a photobooth, and trivia wheel. “I think it’s a great…

‘Take Back the Night’ at UMD

DULUTH, Minn. – The Women’s Resource and Action Center at UMD hosted a “Take Back the Night” event this evening to stand in solidarity with victims of violence. Those who attended heard from speakers, were able to connect with resources, and participated in a march. FOX 21’s Mason Kroll takes us there.   Categories: Community, Education, News, News – Latest…

Duluth Police Release Details About Weekend Downtown Shooting

DULUTH, Minn. — Four days after a shooting in downtown Duluth, the Duluth Police Department released details about it Wednesday evening, and the announcement came with news of an arrest. A 23-year-old man was arrested by Cloquet police Wednesday in connection with the shooting. The victim is a 19-year-old man. He suffered non-life threatening injuries. Police said the shooting happened…

These Housing Markets Are Seeing The Largest Drop In Prices Since The Pandemic Peak

(FOX 9) — Rapidly rising mortgage rates have more than doubled this year. Pair that with a record increase in home prices, and many prospective buyers have been pushed out of the market. But recent data from a mortgage lending data specialist offers some relief. Each month, the Black Knight Mortgage Monitor looks at a variety of issues related to…

Alex Jones Ordered To Pay $965 Million For Sandy Hook Lies

WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — The conspiracy theorist Alex Jones should pay $965 million to people who suffered from his false claim that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax, a jury in Connecticut decided Wednesday. The verdict is the second big judgment against the Infowars host over his relentless promotion of the lie that the 2012 massacre never…

Crews Begin Reconstruction Of Ramp Above Garfield Avenue In Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. — The “can of worms” Interchange Project is progressing toward the Blatnik Bridge. From Garfield Avenue toward Superior, the ramp from Rice’s Point over Garfield toward Duluth is getting demolished for reconstruction. Big chunks of concrete are now missing on the 535 as of Tuesday. Drivers from Superior via the Blatnik are taking a temporary S-curve to access…

FDA Clears Updated COVID Boosters For Kids As Young As 5

(AP) — The U.S. on Wednesday authorized updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 5, seeking to expand protection ahead of an expected winter wave. Tweaked boosters rolled out for Americans 12 and older last month, doses modified to target today’s most common and contagious omicron relative. While there wasn’t a big rush, federal health officials are urging that people seek…

Coffee Conversations: “Boo at the Zoo” Halloween Event

DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Zoo will transform into Halloween madness for its annual Boo at the Zoo event. On Wednesday, the LSZ Chief Executive Officer, Haley Hedstrom was live on FOX21’s morning show talking about the highly-anticipated event. Inside and out, the zoo will be packed with trick-or-treating stations, a Boo-tique, special Halloween-themed animal treats, food trucks, games/activities,…

City Of Duluth Prepares For Snow Emergencies

DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth is reminding residents of upcoming snow removal rules especially when snow emergencies are issued. This is the second year of the snow emergency program where the City requires certain routes to be cleared of vehicles at certain points of a storm. All in part of removing mounds of snow built up on the…

Duluth Parking Meter Rate Hike Hits Duluth’s Medical Dist. Months Late, Concerns St. Luke’s

St. Luke's calls the increase a "significant financial burden on our staff."

DULUTH, Minn. — St. Luke’s spoke out Tuesday about a recent rate increase to about 400 parking meters within the Medical District in downtown Duluth. But city officials told FOX 21’s Dan Hanger, the increase was actually supposed to happen months ago in January when a city wide increase took effect after 13 years of that rate standing still. A…

UMD’s Women’s Resource And Action Center Hosts Annual Consent Week

DULUTH, Minn. — This week, students at UMD are raising awareness about the importance of consent. Every year Bulldogs come together to emphasize the importance of verbal consent when involved in sexual situations. This week’s purpose is to educate people on campus about the meaning of consent and when to ask for it. Students at the Women’s Resource and Action…

Residents Speak Up Against Proposed London Road Roundabouts

DULUTH, Minn. — Residents of Duluth’s London Road voiced concerns Tuesday evening over the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s proposed roundabouts for the popular road that connects to many to and from the North Shore and beyond. MnDOT’s plans include three roundabouts at 26th, 40th and 60th avenues. MnDOT said it’s all about reducing speed, traffic accidents, and stopping drivers from…

UMD’s Women’s Resource and Action Center Hosts Annual Consent Week

DULUTH, Minn.–This week students at the University of Minnesota Duluth are raising awareness about the importance of consent. Every year bulldogs come together to emphasize the importance of verbal consent when involved in sexual situations. This week’s purpose is to educate people on campus about the meaning of consent and when to ask for it. Students at the Women’s Resource…

Biden Reevaluating US-Saudi Relationship Amid Democrat Anger

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is reevaluating America’s relationship with Saudi Arabia as the Riyadh-led OPEC+ alliance moves to cut oil production and Democratic lawmakers call for a freeze on cooperation with the Saudis. John Kirby, the strategic communications coordinator for the National Security Council at the White House, said Tuesday that Biden believes “it’s time to take another look at this relationship…

Wisconsin Gov Bids To Make Abortion A Central Issue In Race

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday that he wouldn’t sign a bill creating exceptions for rape and incest if it would keep in place the state’s 1849 abortion ban. Evers faces Republican Tim Michels, who supported the 1849 ban before changing positions after he won the Republican primary and now says he would sign a bill granting exceptions. “I…

King Charles III To Be Crowned May 6 Next Year, Palace Says

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6 in a ceremony that will embrace the past but look to the modern world after the 70-year reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Tuesday’s announcement from Buckingham Palace comes amid speculation that the coronation will be shorter and less extravagant than the three-hour ceremony…

14-Year-Old Girl Killed In Crash; 16-Year-Old Driver Suspected Of Being Intoxicated

(FOX 9) – A 14-year-old girl was killed in a rollover crash in Wisconsin and the 16-year-old driver is suspected of being intoxicated behind the wheel. According to the Barron County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash on 16 ½ Avenue near 19 ¾ Street, just north of Cameron, at 7 p.m. on Oct. 10. The initial investigation shows…

UPDATE: Uncle Accidentally Shoots Boy While Hunting, Victim Died

UPDATE (October 11, 10:30 a.m.) — The 12 year-old boy who was accidentally shot by his uncle while hunting died Sunday. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reported that the boy passed away at a Twin Cities area hospital after he was taken there when his uncle shot him hunting squirrels. The incident remains under investigation. ORIGINAL POST: CASS COUNTY, Minn. –…

Search For Victims Done, Florida Coast Aims For Ian Recovery

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — An army of 42,000 utility workers has restored electricity to more than 2.5 million businesses and homes in Florida since Hurricane Ian’s onslaught, and Brenda Palmer’s place is among them. By the government’s count, she and her husband, Ralph, are part of a success story. Yet turning on the lights in a wrecked mobile home that’s likely…

Minnesotans Call On The US Government To Support Ukraine Following Russian Attacks

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Ukrainian Americans and supporters rallied in solidarity with Ukraine, after Russia launched a massive attack on the country Monday. “People are terrified, but at the same time they’re very angry, and they want Russians to know that Ukraine is a strong nation. And despite this terror, people are not going to give up. They’re going to continue fighting,”…

Man Charged After Making Threats That Put Superior Daycare On High Alert

SUPERIOR, Wis. The man accused of threatening to enter a Superior daycare with a rifle last Thursday has been charged. 33-year-old Brandon Cole-Breezee of Duluth is charged with terroristic threats, stalking, domestic abuse, being an out-of-state felon in possession of a firearm, disorderly conduct, and criminal damage to property. According to the criminal complaint, Cole-Breezee not only told his ex-wife…

UMD Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Receives Visit from Commissioner Olson

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a visit from Minnesota Office of Higher Education Commissioner Dennis Olson. Held at the American Indian Learning Resource Center, the Commissioner met with native students to hear about some of the issues they face as well as what resources brought them to UMD. “It was incredibly important for me to hear…

Tickets Still Available for Animal Allies 2022 Fur Ball Gala

DULUTH, Minn. – Animal Allies Humane Society of Duluth is getting ready to host its annual Fur Ball gala. The event is happening Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Northland Country Club. This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for Animal Allies, which has historically raised roughly $100,000 through raffles, games and silent auction items. This year, funds will go…