DULUTH, Minn. – The 148th Fighter Wing of the Minnesota Air National Guard saw a change of command Saturday as one of their long-time members has risen in the ranks to become its latest Wing Commander. Colonel Nathan Aysta is no stranger to the Northland. He remembers seeing the 148th’s aircrafts flying the Iron Range skies growing up. “It’s very exciting,”…
DULUTH, Minn. – Sunday marks the 21st anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks on the United States. Duluth firefighters 101 will be remembering this by holding their annual stair climbing event at AMSOIL Arena. They will begin with a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m., the same time the first plane struck the World Trade Center local time. It will be…
DULUTH, Minn. – With a strike by members of the Minnesota Nurses Association scheduled to start Monday, Essentia Health says their hospitals in Duluth, Superior, and Moose Lake will remain open. In a statement Friday, Essentia says while contract negotiations continue, they have a wide range of contingencies to help them “maintain our high standards of patient care”. That will include…
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – A 24-year-old woman is dead after she was involved in a motorcycle accident in Itasca County Saturday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol says she was with a large group of motorcycles riding northbound on Highway 169 just south of Smith Lake Trail in Spang Township. The group braked rapidly, causing the 2001 Harley Davidson Cruiser at the…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – After three years in the making, Hockeyland premiered Friday at the Lakes 10 theater in Hermantown. Premiering in the town where it all started, the film follows two teams, the Hermantown Hawks and the Eveleth Gilbert Golden Bears. Taking place during their 2019-2020 season, the story is an in depth look into what it’s like to play…
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s Foundation celebrated their 19th Annual Circle of Light Gala, and the first time back in person since 2019. Held at the DECC, the event is put on to celebrate the care and service provided by staff over the past year. The night featured dinner, silent, live, and fund-a-need auctions, and awards. Awardees included physician, employee,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Playhouse staff have been spending the last several months preparing the NorShor Theatre for their season opener. It is all hands on deck for the celebration of the Playhouse’s 2022-2023 season beginning September 16. The first show to see the stage is called “Once”, a story highlighting a bond between two people who share the…
SANDSTONE, Minn. — An aging bobcat’s life has been turned around through a promising new avenue for joint treatment. Meet Baby Jenga Blue, the Wildcat Sanctuary’s 19 year-old bobcat. Baby Jenga is suffering from chronic arthritis affecting his wrists. That is, until he became the first ever bobcat to receive stem cell therapy. The treatment used cells grown in a…
DULUTH, Minn. — College students in the Twin Ports are truly getting a “wild” start to the school year. This is all thanks to the Lake Superior Zoo as hundreds of animal friends there are offering up their home for free, all weekend long. The only requirement is a college ID to not only see the furry ones up close,…
DULUTH, Minn.–Many kids got interested in playing with model trains when they were young. And for many of those kids, that love grew as they went into adulthood. Well, this weekend it will be wall-to-wall track, trestles and bridges at the St. Louis County Depot. Photojournalist Adam Jagunich caught a glimpse of the setup happening Friday afternoon. You can check…
TWIN PORTS — The iron ore trade did not have as productive of an August in the Twin Ports and North Shore compared to last year. Lake Carriers Association says the ports of Duluth, Superior, Two Harbors, and Silver Bay shipped over 4.4 million tons of iron ore last month. That is down 9% when compared to the same month…
(FOX 9) – A hockey dad and Isanti businessman has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of release after 30 years for the murder of Jeanne Childs in June 1993. Jerry Westrom, 56, was convicted of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree murder last month. A judge on Friday, Sept. 9, sentenced him based on 1993 guidelines, which are slightly different from current state…
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The government has renamed more than two dozen lakes and other sites on federal land in Wisconsin to remove a racist term for a Native American woman. The changes announced Thursday capped a nearly yearlong process that began when Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, an American Indian, took office in 2021 and worked to remove the offensive…
MINNESOTA — As 15,000 nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association prepare to strike Monday, up-and-coming nurses are standing in solidarity. There was a statement released Friday by 131 nursing students with the University of Minnesota Medical School, and part of it says: “We have your backs as we stand with you to call on healthcare networks around the state to…
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III vowed in his first speech to the nation as monarch Friday to carry on Queen Elizabeth II’s “lifelong service,” as Britain entered a new age under a new sovereign. Around the world, the queen’s exceptional reign was commemorated, celebrated and debated. Charles, who spent much of his 73 years preparing for the role of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Zeitgeist is getting ready to bring back its Spirit of the Times fundraiser bigger than ever September 16. They are shutting down a block of East Superior Street in front of its downtown Duluth arts building. The event will be block party style with street-wide tents, an outdoor stage, screen, and bar. Sara and Mary from Zeitgeist…
DULUTH, Minn. – In this week’s Cooking Connection Fox 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama go to The Sweet Exchange, to try their hand at making a berry cheesecake. Baker and Owner Lisa Quarles gives some tips on how to make the delicious dish. If you would like to order a dessert, you can: Call- (218) 310-2412 Email- SweetExchangeMN@gmail.com…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Local musicians jammed out Thursday evening for a free Fireside Jam in Superior. It was a one-of-a-kind night of music at the Girl Scout Point fire pit in Billings Park — all part of Superior Porchfest’s final music pop-up event of the summer. This event was unique because the event usually includes a musicians playing on multiple…
DULUTH, Minn. – The North Country Electric Vehicle Show and Tell event returned to Duluth for its 3rd year. This is the first time the event was held at Bayfront Festival Park after previously being held at Canal Park Lodge. “The purpose behind this event is really education and just having fun. Bringing the community together, seeing what the future…
DULUTH, Minn. – Community wide arts organizations got together at Wade Stadium for the second annual Season Splash. Thursday’s free event was a celebration of what these organizations have to offer for the coming year. From theater to opera and dance, seven performances were put on for the community to enjoy as well as sing along. “We’re here to celebrate….
DULUTH, Minn. — Three people were rescued on Thursday afternoon after a jet ski overturned and starting taking on water, according to the Duluth Fire Department. The call came in from 4800 Minnesota Avenue. The people in the water were three young adults, and their friends called 911. The DFD hit the water with its Marine 19 boat and brought…
WISCONSIN — Earlier this week Wisconsin health officials announced they are going to make the Monkeypox vaccine available to more people. The Monkeypox outbreak was declared a national public health emergency last month. The announcement frees up federal funding to prioritize fighting the virus through vaccines. Wisconsin’s Chief Medical Officer says the criteria for eligibility will be expanded, but they…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — A groundbreaking event took place along Hammond Avenue for Superior’s very first community solar garden. Superior Water, Light and Power will be referring to the space as Superior Solar to celebrate this renewable energy milestone. At 470 kilowatts, Superior Solar will be big enough to power more than 100 homes. Project managers will rely on local labor…
DULUTH, Minn. — The mission to abolish nuclear weapons took center stage outside Duluth City Hall today with Twin Ports Mayors Emily Larson and Jim Paine there in support. Veterans for Peace chose Duluth as its first of more than 100 towns and cities where they’ll be educating people about the dangers of radiation and how they can help influence…
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. The palace announced she died at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland, where members of the royal family had rushed to her side after her health took a…
(AP) — The British monarchy’s rules state that “a new sovereign succeeds to the throne as soon as his or her predecessor dies.” That means Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son, Prince Charles, became king immediately upon her death. However, it may be months or even longer before Charles’ formal coronation. In Elizabeth’s case, her coronation came on June 2, 1953…
DULUTH, Minn. — Live theater is back for the season as the Duluth Playhouse launches its new season with Tony Award-winning Best Musical, ONCE. It’s based on the critically acclaimed film of the same name featuring the Oscar-winning song “Falling Slowly.” ONCE is a bittersweet reminder of the power music has to connect us all. Phillip Fazio, producing artistic director,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Drivers are getting some relief on the Blatnik Bridge after three months of summer construction. All lanes are now open compared to single lanes in both directions since May. Crews had been working on concrete, sealing, drainage, and deck improvements. This has all been done to keep the bridge safe and functional until it can be replaced…
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken paid an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Thursday as the Biden administration announced major new military aid worth more than $2.8 billion for Ukraine and other European countries threatened by Russia. In meetings with senior Ukrainian officials, including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Blinken said the Biden administration had notified Congress of…
UPDATE (September, 7, 4:50 p.m.) — The man who has been missing from Northern St. Louis County for more than a week has been found dead. The St. Louis Rescue Squad flew over parts of Chisholm and Hibbing, and sent vehicles searching on the ground Monday. The rescue squad found his truck off of Turtle Creek Road in Itasca County….
DULUTH, Minn.– The Minnesota Department of Transportation has recently proposed a new project to construct three new roundabouts along London Road. But not everyone living in the area is for it. In an effort to make improvements to the pavement, calm traffic, and make the road safer for pedestrians, MNDOT has proposed the 2025 London Road Project. “We are planning…
DULUTH, Minn.– It was the last night of Concert of the Pier at Glensheen, but that doesn’t mean their events for the year are over. It was the first night of Whiskey Wednesday and hundreds came out to enjoy the estate while they sipped on the sophisticated drink. Although everyone who came out got their last taste of live music,…
PROCTOR, Minn.– A fitness center in Proctor is expanding it’s hours. St. Luke’s Proctor Fitness Center will have it’s doors open longer so you can get your workout in before your school or work day starts. They hosted an open house today at the location inside of Proctor High School to celebrate. The fitness center finally transitioned out of their…
DULUTH, Minn. — Despite the summer season coming to an end, one garden center is still green and blooming. A+ Garden Center has two locations; one at Duluth’s Kenwood Super One Plaza, and their main spot in Pike Lake. Owners have been transitioning both shops from summer to fall sales, meaning gardeners are leaving with more trees, shrubs, and fan-favorite…
DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia Health has filed an unfair labor practice charge after the Minnesota Nurses Association failed to include them in their strike notice. The filing comes after MNA nurses at 16 different hospitals in the Twin Cities, Twin Ports, and Moose Lake announced a three-day strike, starting on September 12th. The MNA and the hospitals have spent more…
DULUTH, Minn. — Peace of Mind Duluth is looking to add more staff to its team. On Wednesday, they held a hiring event for people to walk-in and get interviewed on the spot. Peace of Mind describes themselves as a supportive living service, assisting people with a range of treatments and mental health support. They are hoping to fill a…
PINE COUNTY, Minn. — A shooting victim was brought to a Pine County hospital, and the man who allegedly drove him there is being held on a murder charge. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office said it all started Tuesday morning at 6 a.m. when the victim was dropped off at Essentia Hospital. The Sandstone man later died of his injuries….
MINNESOTA — After a couple years of COVID, it may be no surprise that Minnesotans were chomping at the bit to get to the horse barn, and the rest of the State Fair. The fair that wrapped up Monday will go down as the 5th largest attendance in history. Over 1.8 million people roamed the grounds looking for anything deep-fried…
DETROIT (AP) — A judge on Wednesday struck down Michigan’s 1931 anti-abortion law, months after suspending it, the latest development over abortion rights in a state where the issue is being argued in courtrooms and, possibly, at the ballot box. The law, which was long dormant before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, violates the Michigan Constitution, said Judge Elizabeth…
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…
DULUTH, Minn.–Ships come and go in the Port City, and new ones are rare. But today was different. For the first time in over 30 years, a brand new Great Lakes freighter cruised into town. Built in Sturgeon Bay, it went into service for the first time this summer. Photojournalist Nathaniel Le Capitaine introduces us to the Mark W. Barker….
DULUTH, Minn. – It was the first day back to class for Duluth middle school students. Over at Lincoln Park Middle School, students were able to gather for grade level assemblies again with COVID restrictions being lifted. On the first day back, students were taught building wide expectations and given support from teachers. “Everyday as a teacher, as a principal,…
Wednesday, Super One Liquor in West Duluth will be hosting their first ever Craft Beer Festival. There will be around 20 venders in attendance, serving hundreds of samples of craft beer, ciders, and seltzers. The fest will also have food samples and prizes like guitars, grills, and bikes. Former Minnesota Vikings player Chad Greenway will also be in attendance representing…
DULUTH, Minn.–The Duluth Parks and Recreation team is ready to start their fall programming. Every season Parks and Rec. puts together a programming guide for all their different recreational opportunities. For the fall, they have options for all ages from toddlers to senior citizens. Some programs include festive events like a Halloween hike and pumpkin carving day. They’re offering a…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you’ve ever thought about getting a membership at the YMCA, now is the time to try before you buy. It’s Welcome Week at the Twin Port YMCA locations. In other words, you can try out the facilities for free. Group classes, the fitness room, gymnasium, and pool are all open to the public. The Hermantown and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tuesday was the first day of school for many students, and some stepped foot inside Stella Maris Academy’s new High School for the first time. Nestled away in the woodland neighborhood, sits a new Stella Maris Academy High School. About 5 years ago, all of the Catholic Schools in the Duluth area decided to combine, resulting in…
DULUTH, Minn. — Posting back-to-school photos is a tradition for many parents, but the harmless act can have harmful results if too much information is shared. The Duluth Police Department is reminding parents to be cautious with what they post online. It can be common to upload a first day of school picture with your child’s name, age, and fun…
DULUTH, Minn. — New financial numbers show Duluth’s tourism tax revenue is up “significantly” so far this year compared to 2021, according to the city’s Treasury Division. The city’s hotel, motel, food and beverage taxes through July are ahead nearly a $1 million compared to 2021 at $7,322,291. As for the month of July alone, total tourism tax revenue is…
MINNETONKA, Minn. (FOX 9) – A Minnesota couple were among the 10 people killed when a seaplane crashed near Whidbey Island in Washington on Sunday. Rebecca and Luke Ludwig were killed when the plane went down. UnitedHealthCare, which is based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, confirmed to FOX 9 on Tuesday Rebecca Ludwig works for the company and was on the plane. According to social media, the couple had two…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday called for spending nearly $2 billion more on public K-12 schools — a plan derided by Republicans that was released nine weeks before the election and designed to allow school spending to increase without resulting in higher property taxes. Evers will formally introduce the funding plan, which relies on tapping part…
