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Sorrow In Choco Taco Town After Summer Treat Is Discontinued

(AP) — Choco Taco, a favored poolside treat for generations, will soon be no more after owner and ice cream maker Klondike decided to discontinue the summer treat. “Over the past 2 years, we have experienced an unprecedented spike in demand across our portfolio and have had to make very tough decisions to ensure availability of our full portfolio nationwide,”…

Coffee Conversation: 2022 Bowfest Preview At Mont Du Lac Resort

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Mont du Lac Resort is getting ready to host three days of the world’s largest outdoor archery and music festival known as Bowfest!  The event offers six unique courses with 100-plus targets, live music, and the opportunity to meet hunting celebrities.  Click the video for more information, or check out Bowfest online. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota,…

Brewing Conversation: All Pints North Festival Preview

DULUTH, Minn. — The 10th annual All Pints North Festival is coming up July 30 at Bayfront Festival Park.  Click the video to hear more from Canal Park Brewing Company and Bent Paddle about what to expect!  And click here for ticket information. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Northland Volunteers Needed For ‘Lasagna Love’ Meal Delivery Program

DULUTH, Minn. — Volunteer chefs are wanted across the Northland as part of the Lasagna Love meal delivery program. Lasagna Love is a nationwide community impact movement connecting neighbors with neighbors through platters of lasagna. The all-volunteer run program is all about feeding families in need, spreading kindness and strengthening communities. For more on how to volunteer, click here. Categories:…

Rally Cars Visit the DECC

DULUTH, Minn. – This past weekend the Minnesota Car Enthusiast Club held its rally of 10,000 Lakes. There were more than a hundred rally cars in attendance and afterward a parade of them parked up on the DECC ramp for an impromptu show of their own. The car owners wanted a unique space to put their cars while they had…

Duluth Health Clinic Reports High Demand for Abortion Procedures

DULUTH, Minn. — A clinic in Duluth says that they expect to see more out-of-state patients coming in for abortions, one month after federal protections for the procedure were overturned by the supreme court. Just one month ago, Roe v. Wade was overturned. While some states have been affected by the ruling, Minnesota’s abortion rights have remained in place, allowing…

Denfeld Clocktower Undergoes Construction after Weather Damage

DULUTH, Minn. — You may have noticed the Denfeld Clocktower is under construction and the steeple point has been removed. The clocktower is a well-known feature of Denfeld High School, standing at 120 feet high and featuring eight buttresses. Last year, the tower’s water diversion system failed last year, resulting in erosion of the tower’s structure and bricks. Now– work has…

Average US Gasoline Price Falls 32 Cents To $4.54 Per Gallon

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline plunged 32 cents over the past two weeks to $4.54 per gallon. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the continued decline comes as crude oil costs also fall. “Further drops at the pump are likely as the wholesale gasoline price cuts continue making their…

White House Plans COVID-19 Vaccine Summit As Biden Recovers

WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Joe Biden continues to recover from his coronavirus infection, the White House plans to hold a summit on Tuesday to discuss developing a new generation of vaccines that could more effectively guard against contagious variants. The summit, which involves top administration officials, scientists and pharmaceutical executives, comes as the country faces a surge of infections from BA.5, a…

Wisconsin Dem U.S. Senate Candidate Tom Nelson Quits Race

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Tom Nelson, a candidate who tried to position himself as the most progressive in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary race for U.S. Senate, announced Monday he dropped out of the contest to face Republican incumbent Ron Johnson in November. Nelson, the Outagamie County executive, threw his support to Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, who is in a tight race with…

UN Health Agency Chief Declares Monkeypox A Global Emergency

LONDON (AP) — The expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an “extraordinary” situation that qualifies as a global emergency, the World Health Organization chief said Saturday, a declaration that could spur further investment in treating the once-rare disease and worsen the scramble for scarce vaccines. A global emergency is WHO’s highest level of alert but the designation does not necessarily…

A Month After Roe V. Wade Was Overturned, Abortion Rights Advocates See ‘Cascading Effects’ In Minnesota

St. Paul, Minn. (Fox 9) – It’s been a month since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. The past 30 days have brought a rollercoaster of emotions for many people who support and oppose abortion rights. More than a dozen states have ended nearly all abortion services, but others — including Minnesota — have worked to strengthen abortion protections….

Second Ever SubSuperior Festival Kicks Off

DULUTH, Minn.– The second annual SubSuperior Underwater Music and Art Festival kicked off today with a beach clean up. The experimental festival hosted by The Embassy, a local art group in Duluth. Focuses on creating a closer relationship with Lake Superior. Using music, art, and other creative forms. Festival organizers hope to inspire, educate, and help the community show their…

Painters Get Outside For the Plein Air Workshop

DULUTH, Minn.– Aspiring artists met up today behind the Great Lakes Academy of Fine Art. To learn how to paint trees. Outdoor Painters of Minnesota hosted paint-outs around Duluth this weekend. Wanting to help create a meaningful and educational experience for artists. From painters who are just starting out, to professionals,  organizers are excited to represent artists no matter their…

What You Can Do to Save a Furry Friend

DULUTH, Minn.– Everyone is feeling the affects of inflation in all aspects of their lives, especially in the ability to care for our pets. Animal shelters have been seeing an increase in surrenders, and they are working effortlessly to get their furry friends into safe homes. One foster program in Duluth, PJ’s Rescue, is always seeking help for foster programs….

Peace Church Hosts All-Women Made Craft Fair

DULUTH, Minn. — An all-women made craft fair attracted women from across the Northland Saturday at Peace Church in Duluth. Roughly two dozen women set up booths with all kinds of personalized creations like soaps, paintings and even cartoon art. Duluth native Wendy Grethen is behind the craft fair and puts them on five times a year. “I like the…

Driver Dies After Blatnik Bridge Crash With Construction Equipment

DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man is dead after slamming into construction equipment on the Blatnik Bridge Friday. The Minnesota State Patrol says Todd Tikka, 55, lost control of his SUV while driving across the bridge to Duluth when he overcorrected and struck the median wall before striking the equipment on the right-hand shoulder. Officials say he was not wearing…

Help Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank Reach ‘Summer Challenge’

DULUTH, Minn. – The push is on to make the best of a summer challenge for Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank. From now through the end of July, donations will be matched to ensure additional fresh fruits, veggies, meat, dairy and other hearty foods help families and children thrive this summer. Second Harvest officials says the food shelf is…

Duluth Police: Teen Pulls Gun During Cell Phone Sale Turned Robbery

DULUTH, Minn. — A 17-year-old male is accused of pulling a handgun during what was supposed to be a sale transaction of a phone, according to the Duluth Police Department. The incident happened around 3:50 p.m. Saturday on the 100 block of 131st Avenue West in Duluth’s Fond du Lac neighborhood. When officers arrived, the reporting party said he was…

Duluth Abortion Clinic Braces For Tide Of Out-Of-Staters

A clinic escort outside WE Health Clinic in Duluth, Minn., awaits the arrival of patients, Thursday, July 7, 2022. The clinic escorts protect patients from protesters as they approach and enter the clinic. (AP Photo/Derek Montgomery) DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – Inside northern Minnesota’s only abortion clinic in Duluth, patients from Wisconsin and Texas sit among Minnesotans. They are the leading…

UPDATE: Fatal Crash After SUV Strikes Manlift on Blatnik Bridge, Forces Lane Closures

UPDATE (July 23, 7 a.m.) – The Minnesota State Patrol has provided more information into Friday evening’s accident on the Blatnik Bridge. On their website, they have labeled it a fatal incident. They say a Ford Expedition was traveling from Superior to Duluth when it lost control.  It struck the median wall, then over-corrected and struck a piece of construction…

Northshore Mining Will Remain Idle Longer Than Expected

NORTHSHORE, Minn.– When the original idling plan began on May 1st, the idea was that it would end sometime this fall. But Friday morning’s announcement has workers bracing for a longer haul. “We are now extending the on going idle at our Northshore facility to at least April of next year,”  CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc, C Lourenco Goncalves, said. The…

Bayfront Prepares For Festival By The Lake

DULUTH, Minn. – A busy summer at Bayfront Festival Park continues Festival by the Lake this Saturday, July 23. The annual event will run from 11 to 7.   It features seven music performances and over 100 exhibitors, offering crafts, food, drinks, a kid’s area, and much more. “You can walk about and just see and do so much,” says Tracy…

Animal Fostering Can Save a Life

DULUTH, Minn.– Everyone is feeling the affects of inflation in all aspects of their lives, especially in the ability to care for our pets. Although animal shelters have been seeing an increase in surrenders, they are working effortlessly to get their furry friends into safe homes. One way they are seeking help is through foster programs. The process may seem…

White House Announces $270M Military Package For Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House announced Friday that the U.S. is sending an additional $270 million in security assistance to Ukraine, a package that will include additional medium range rocket systems and tactical drones. The latest tranche brings the total U.S. security assistance committed to Ukraine by the Biden administration to $8.2 billion, and is being paid for through $40 billion in…

Steve Bannon Convicted Of Contempt For Defying 1/6 Subpoena

WASHINGTON (AP) — Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump was convicted on Friday of contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Bannon, 68, was convicted after a four-day trial in federal court in Washington on two counts: one for refusing to appear for…

Supreme Court Won’t Let Biden Implement Immigration Policy

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court won’t allow the Biden administration to implement a policy that prioritizes deportation of people in the country illegally who pose the greatest public safety risk. The court’s order Thursday leaves the policy frozen nationwide for now. The vote was 5-4 with conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett joining liberal Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown…

White House Tries To Make Biden’s COVID A ‘Teachable Moment’

WASHINGTON (AP) — For more than a year, President Joe Biden’s ability to avoid the coronavirus seemed to defy the odds. When he finally did test positive, the White House was ready. It set out to turn the diagnosis into a “teachable moment” and dispel any notion of a crisis. “The president does what every other person in America does every day, which is he…

The Scouts Hold a Fundraiser on the Earth Rider Festival Grounds

SUPERIOR, Wisc.– Earth Rider Brewery in Superior brought in the crowds today for a Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota Scouts fundraising event. The “Social for Scouting” included the local band Born Too Late, silent auction, and a raffle. The money raised will help provide programming and support for youth across the region. Organizers say that they are thankful for the beautiful…

New Daycare Center Looking For Help to Get Doors Open

DULUTH, Minn.– It’s no secret that childcare is expensive in Minnesota, but one new daycare facility is opening its doors for families of all income. As inflation continues to rise, Harbor Highlands Youth Center is preparing to open their doors for everyone in the community. While they still have some hurdles to pass before they get started. The owner of…

Lake Superior Plaza Hosts First Community Event

DULUTH, Minn.–Downtown Duluth is bringing life to Allete’s “Lake Superior Plaza” at the corner of Lake Avenue and Superior Street. In an attempt to revitalize downtown Duluth, the Plaza hosted free music and free coffee for anyone who had the chance to swing by Thursday morning. . The Office and Special Events Coordinator for Downtown Duluth, Brittany Lind told us,…

Grant Program Helps Neighborhoods in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. — Today, Mayor Emily Larson awarded grant money to three groups in the Central Hillside and Lincoln Park neighborhoods in Duluth. The grants are funded by the ‘Love Your Block’ program. Larson says the program helps connect city leaders with residents, by giving residents the funds to conduct their own community projects. These projects could look like neighborhood…

UPDATE: Vintage WWII Japanese Mortar Found in Virginai, Block Closed

UPDATE: 400 block of Chestnut Street re-opened.

UPDATE (July 21, 8:00 p.m.) — Virginia Police Chief Nicole Mattson tells Fox 21 the mortar was a vintage World War Two Japanese 81mm mortar.  She did not provide details as to why it was inside the building in the first place. UPDATE (July 21, 5:15 p.m.) — There has been an update regarding the military ordnance mortar round found in…

What To Watch As Jan. 6 Panel Returns To Prime Time

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee is headed back to prime time for its eighth hearing — potentially the final time this summer that lawmakers will lay out evidence about the U.S. Capitol insurrection and President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat. Thursday’s hearing is expected to focus on what Trump was doing in the White House as the…

New York Reports 1st US Polio Case In Nearly A Decade

NEW YORK (AP) — An unvaccinated young adult from New York recently contracted polio, the first U.S. case in nearly a decade, health officials said Thursday. Officials said the patient, who lives in Rockland County, had developed paralysis. The person developed symptoms a month ago and did not recently travel outside the country, county health officials said. It appears the…

House OKs Bill To Protect Contraception From Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) — The right to use contraceptives would be inscribed into law under a measure that Democrats pushed through the House on Thursday, their latest campaign-season response to concerns a conservative Supreme Court that already erased federal abortion rights could go further. The House’s 228-195 roll call was largely along party lines and sent the measure to the Senate, where its…

Biden Tests Positive For COVID-19, Has ‘Mild Symptoms’

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious virus as new variants challenge the nation’s efforts to resume normalcy after two and a half years of pandemic disruptions. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that Biden was experiencing “mild symptoms” and has begun taking Paxlovid, an antiviral drug…