DULUTH, Minn. — A dog named Tuffy who was featured on FOX 21 has landed his new family after being found starving to death in Cloquet in February. Owner Chandelle Cannon of Duluth said Tuffy continues to gain weight, is much more energetic and is even down to one medication for his gallbladder. “I thought about fostering, but I was…
DULUTH, Minn. — Grab your sunscreen and head downtown tomorrow for the kickoff of the annual Sidewalk Days event. This is downtown Duluth’s biggest summer shopping festival of the year showcasing nearly 100 vendors and attracting more than four thousand residents and tourists each year. The 3-day event will take place along superior street from lake avenue to 5th avenue…
DULUTH, Minn. — Many of us rely on propane and natural gas to heat our homes and live our lives, but safety is always an important part. That’s true for homeowners, delivery crews, and firefighters. That’s why the Duluth Fire Department and the Superior Fuel Company are working together over the next four days. Firefighters are making sure they understand…
DULUTH, Minn. – “We’re exposing some kids to outdoor experiences that might never get that opportunity. So, hopefully each one of these kids who does this gets a new appreciation for being outside,” Duluth Police Department Sergeant, Mike Lafontaine says. The Duluth Police Department is putting on their Take a Kid Fishing program once again this summer. Every Tuesday the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The second stop of the Summer of Jobs tour started at Essentia where discussion pertained to the need for health care workers, followed by a job shadow of a sterile processing technician, and ended with a roundtable at City Hall to talk about untapped labor markets. “This is a time when we have the fifth tightest market…
This picture was taken from Lake Superior Zoo’s Facebook page July 12. DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Zoo announced in a Facebook post, their female African Lion Lily has passed away Tuesday. After very quickly becoming lethargic and losing her appetite the veterinary staff sedated her and performed a full exam over the week. The initial findings indicated a…
(FOX 9) – For years, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has been a way for people with suicidal thoughts to get help. But a big change could soon make it easier for Minnesotans in crisis to connect with the hotline. “What happens isn’t going to change. If you call, someone will be able to talk to you. If you call from Minnesota,…
This is the 7th January 6th Committee Hearing including details of a meeting that occurred late at night at the White House. It involved Trump’s outside lawyers suggesting the military seize state voting machines in a last-ditch effort pursuing his false claims of voter fraud before the attack on the capitol. The committee is investigating many far-right extremists that came…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Tuesday that it killed a leader of the Islamic State group in Syria in a drone strike. U.S. Central Command said in a news release that Maher al-Agal was killed Tuesday and an unidentified senior official in the Islamic State group was seriously injured. The Pentagon said there were no civilian casualties, though it wasn’t possible…
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DULUTH, Minn.–If you or someone you know has a kid who love animals and art, there’s a summer day camp opportunity just for them. Animal Allies offers several summer camp options but this week’s session is focused on animals and art. This specific camp option is targeted to kids ages ten and up and they are able to spend most…
RAINY LAKE, Minn. — Water levels are finally receding on rainy lake, and the National Weather Service plans to end the flood warning today. Rainy Lake water levels are expected to decline 10-12 inches from now until July 15. Although, heavier than expected rainfall on the lake would slow the rate of decline. In an interview with homeowner on Rainy…
PROCTOR, Minn. – Rogue Eagle, a new mini golf course in Proctor is now open after two years of work. “It’s a great summer activity when you’re looking for an inexpensive way to have fun with your family,” said Annie Pollard, visiting the course from Cloquet. The 18 hole course allows for a variety of challenges, stories, and fun for…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Parks and Rec department is partnering with the Duluth Public Library this summer to put on Story and Play events throughout the community. This is their second year of doing this and it takes place every Monday during the summer for kids in the community to come and hear stories as well as play at…
DULUTH, Minn. — In the first half of 2022, Duluth has seen 22 incidents involving guns where police were called out, and the Duluth police chief is concerned with how much higher the numbers could get if the trajectory continues. This figure and the rest of the statistics for this story, are not including suicides. “When we have legal guns…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Monday told hospitals that they “must” provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk, saying federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban the procedure without any exceptions following the Supreme Court’s decision to end a constitutional right to abortion. The Department of Health…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday declined to delay the upcoming trial of Steve Bannon, a one-time adviser to former President Donald Trump who faces contempt of Congress charges after refusing for months to cooperate with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Bannon is still scheduled to go on trial next week despite telling the House committee…
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, a pharmaceutical company has asked for permission to sell a birth control pill over the counter in the U.S. HRA Pharma’s application on Monday sets up a high-stakes decision for health regulators amid legal and political battles over women’s reproductive health. The company says the timing was unrelated to the Supreme Court’s recent decision overturning…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you are frequently around the Lakeside neighborhood near Woodland Avenue you may need to think about an alternate route. Construction for a new roundabout will begin July 18 on the intersection of Glenwood Street, Snively Road, and Jean Duluth Road, right next to Lakeview Covenant Church. Work was originally set to begin this week, however the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A judge declared many of Minnesota’s restrictions on abortion unconstitutional on Monday, including the state’s mandatory 24-hour waiting period and a requirement that both parents be notified before a minor can get an abortion. Ramsey County District Judge Thomas Gilligan also struck down Minnesota’s requirements that only physicians can perform abortions and that abortions after…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department says a pedestrian died when hit by a car Sunday night. The incident happened about 11:15 p.m. Police identified the victim as 39 year-old Jessica Jimenez. Police say she was walking on Glenwood Street when a car driving eastbound hit her approaching Old Howard Mill Road. The department says the driver was a…
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PROCTOR, Minn.– “We had this opportunity to ask the Twins to host one of the camps up here, and you know, it’s been a process over the last few months to put together, get the right date, but we’re glad to see that we could figure out a day. A nice day to say the least, here in Northern Minnesota,…
DULUTH, Minn.– The moms of Duluth got to enjoy a Sunday morning workout at Ursa Minor Sunday. Fit4Mom Twin Ports, held a Hustle and Hops themed workshop for adults only with workouts tailored for women going through different stages of pregnancy and motherhood. It gives moms, and soon to be moms, the chance to hang out, get moving, and most…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– The Lake Superior Rose Society brought back their annual rose show for the first time since 2019. The L.S.R.S is a group that enjoys to grow, learn, and share their love of roses. This show gives the members a chance to showcase their flowers, and participate in a little friendly competition. With the rose being a diverse flower,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is hosting a “celebration” of a new bipartisan law meant to reduce gun violence that, after just 16 days in effect, already has been overshadowed by yet another mass shooting. The bill, passed after recent gun rampages in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, incrementally toughens requirements for young people to buy guns, denies firearms to more domestic…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – After nearly dying on the water, a lifelong boater in Hennepin County is now behind a push to prevent what happened to him from happening to others. Jack Doty had hypothermia back in April after he fell off his boat and spent an hour in the cold water of Lake Minnetonka; a near death experience that the 47-year-old…
CARLTON, Minn.– “We have all natural strawberries. You can eat these right out of the field. There’s no pesticides on them, and they are just fabulous berries,” Spectrum Strawberry Farm co-owner, Steve Schulstrom, said. Over 400 cars lines up at 9 a.m. Saturday morning in Carlton, for the 5th annual Spectrum Farm Strawberry berry picking event. People coming from all…
DULUTH, Minn.– There were more boats in the Twin Ports today as the 62nd annual Duluth International Rowing Regatta took place at Park Point on Saturday. With over 300 rowers from 12 clubs throughout Minnesota, Michigan, and Manitoba, the lake was filled with excitement. After two years of not being able to row because of COVID, the racers were ready…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has announced when and where two public meetings are taking place this month as part of the Chief of Police hiring process. The first will be on July 20 at the Harrison Community Center starting at 5. The second will be on July 26 at the Portman Community Center starting at noon. Each meeting…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Two Harbors is busier than usual this weekend as they hold their annual Heritage Days. The event takes place the first weekend following the Fourth of July holiday. For 2022, activities got underway Thursday, July 7, and will continue through Sunday, July 10. They include two parades, an arts/crafts fair, stage entertainment, and a street dance….
DULUTH, Minn.– When Minnesota passed a bill on July 1st that legalized cannabis edibles and THC-infused beverages. Some Duluth companies were excited to make use of this new law. Others, not so much. This new bill allows up to 5 milligrams of hemp-sourced THC in edibles, the main intoxicating compound found in cannabis. Despite the progress made through this bill,…
DULUTH, Minn.– Fourth Fest was canceled on the fourth due to bad weather, but that didn’t stop the fireworks from coming to Bayfront Friday night. Gates opened at 4 p.m. today for “Eighth Fest.” Brining in a variety of food vendors, music, and of course fireworks. People from all over the community came out to spend time with their friends…
DULUTH, Minn. – Movies in the Park is kicking of the season Friday at Leaf Erickson Park. It happens every Friday throughout the summer, showing a variety of family friendly films for people to enjoy. It’s a free event that is all about creating space and community. “This is just something that I think has become a tradition for a…
DULUTH, Minn. – A summer tradition is back outside the Duluth Public Library. Food Truck Friday returned after a one year hiatus last month. The event gives the areas vendors a safe place to gather so that people can come and enjoy the wide variety of menu items each truck offers. For food truck owners like The Grumpy Goose’s Jose Goser,…
DULUTH, Minn.–It’s rummage sale season and The Caddy Shack is hosting one with a cause. The owner of The Caddy Shack in West Duluth came together with PJ’s Rescue for a rummage sale fundraiser. PJ’s Rescue is a volunteer lead non profit organization that strives to rescue homeless dogs that have been abandoned, neglected, or injured. They are able to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Today, members of Boy Scout Troop 9 began painting the outside of the Duluth Food Shelf. This act of service will help one of the scout members get his eagle rank. Which is the highest achievement attainable in the Boy Scout of America program. To achieve the eagle rank, scouts must demonstrate leadership for the benefit of…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Now that former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to federal prison, attention turns to the fates of three fellow ex-cops who are still working their way through a complicated web of state and federal court proceedings arising from the killing of George Floyd. Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane still await sentencing for their convictions…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s conservative-controlled Supreme Court ruled Friday that absentee ballot drop boxes may be placed only in election offices and that no one other than the voter can return a ballot in person, dealing a defeat to Democrats who said the decision would make it harder to vote in the battleground state. However, the court didn’t address whether anyone…
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — A program that allows people to cross into remote areas of Canada without reporting to border officials is expected to resume in the coming days. The Canada Border Services Agency told Minnesota Public Radio News that it has notified stakeholders that the program will restart soon and that the reopening date will be posted on its website once…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed an executive order Friday to protect access to abortion as he faced mounting pressure from fellow Democrats to be more forceful on the subject after the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to the procedure two weeks ago. The actions he outlined are intended to mitigate some potential penalties women seeking abortion may face after…
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NARA, Japan (AP) — Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated Friday on a street in western Japan by a gunman who opened fire on him from behind as he delivered a campaign speech — an attack that stunned the nation with some of the strictest gun control laws anywhere. The 67-year-old Abe, who was Japan’s longest-serving leader when he resigned…
DULUTH, Minn. — The grandmother of Xzavier Aubid-St. Clair, who was shot and killed in Duluth last weekend, talked with FOX21 about her broken heart, along with what she saw happen that night before her grandson walked out the door for the last time. “It’s still unbelievable, it still is,” Deanna St. Clair cried. “I still wait for him to…
DULUTH, Minn.– The attack of the 65-year-old Clean and Safe Team employee on the Fourth of July came as a shock to the community. Now, we are hearing the reactions from DECC officials. Who were surprised by the news of the violent encounter that happened on their property. “We have made great investments in our overnight security. The city of…
DULUTH, Minn.–This week we took a trip down the yellow brick road over to the College of St. Scholastica’s (CSS) Wizard of Oz camp. Kids ages six to fifteen-years-old have the opportunity to spend their summer days learning about all things Oz. Each kid gets cast a part, then they spend their week rehearsing for two big performances the following…
DULUTH, Minn. — While tinting your vehicle may create a sharper look and also preserve the interior, you will want to follow your states laws before you shell out the money for it. A basic four-door vehicle will cost between 300 and 500 dollars to tint at Elite Tinting and Graphics in Duluth. “So it’s going to offer a lot…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Derek Chauvin to 21 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, telling the former Minneapolis police officer that what he did was “simply wrong” and “offensive.” U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson sharply criticized Chauvin for his actions on May 25, 2020, when the white officer pinned Floyd to the…
DULUTH, Minn. — On July 1, the City of Duluth announced the job posting for the Chief of Police position opened up. This position will be vacant due to Chief Mike Tusken retiring August 1. The City of Duluth is looking for someone to provide strong and clear leadership to it’s police department. As well as ensure the health and…
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge sentenced a former Trump supporter to three years of probation and a $7,000 fine for sending an email threatening to kill Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and three other congresswomen. David George Hannon, 67, also must undergo mental and substance abuse treatment and have no contact with Omar or Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of…
