DULUTH, Minn. — Lyric Opera of the North (LOON) kicks off its 2022-23 season with As One. Guest Conductor, Alexis Enyart and LOON Board Member, Mark Hakes talked about the production on Monday’s morning show. As One is a a chamber opera for two voices and String Quartet. The two voices – Hannah before (baritone) and Hannah after (mezzo-soprano) – share…
DULUTH, Minn. – “Honorees, when I call your name, please come forward to unveil your name and receive your plaque.” A ceremony was held at the 148th Fighter Wing on Sunday which honored 11 individuals inducted into the 2022 Flight of Honor. “What’s unique about this award is it can be for a Brigadier General all the way down to…
President Joe Biden declared Sunday as “Leif Erikson Day,” and of course, one of Duluth’s parks is named after the historic Norse figure. Historians say that Leif Erikson is believed to have been one of the first European explorers to reach North America in the year 1000 A.D., about 500 years before Christopher Columbus did. Erikson was a Norse Viking…
DULUTH, Minn. — Enger Tower was lit up in red this week to honor the “Light The Night For Fallen Firefighters” tradition. It’s a tribute to firefighters who have died in the line of duty within the past year nationally. Sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, the tradition has been running across the country since 2017. This year…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A Minneapolis North High school graduate and accomplished medical engineer died of blunt force trauma injuries on Sept. 12, after a fall while barefoot water skiing in Brooklyn Center. Paul Oman’s death has hit many in the water sports community hard because of the many ways he was responsible for bringing the community together. Remembered by close friends for his…
CLOQUET, Minn. — A Cloquet man is under arrest after being accused of a home invasion and assault in June. The 43-year-old man was arrested in his Cloquet home Friday, according to police. He’s accused of breaking into a home on Boulder Drive and strangling a woman inside while she was sleeping. The victim’s husband confronted the suspect before taking…
DULUTH, Minn. – A missing inmate with the Northeast Regional Correction Center (NERCC) was apprehended without incident around 8 p.m. Friday. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said Kristofer Orr, 18, was located in the area of Bachelor Road and Esker Trail in Grand Lake Township after leaving NERCC during the morning hours on Friday. Investigators said the arrest was…
DULUTH, Minn.–You have a chance to take part in a community mural painting tomorrow. Within Harbor Highlands you can help add some color to the neighborhood. The City of Duluth Love Your Block Program will be funding this free interactive event. The Love Your Block Campaign awards mini grants to those with a plan to beautify their neighborhoods through clean…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minneapolis Singer-Songwriter Luke Leblanc previews new album — Fugue State. You can hear Leblanc live: Friday, October 7 — 7:00pm at Wussow’s Concert Cafe. The full album will be out October 25. “Fugue State, lyrically and musically, sets out to take a step back before looking for hope or solutions,” says LeBlanc. “Instead, the album offers an…
DULUTH, Minn.–The leaves are beginning to change colors, which means pretty soon trees will be bare and the ground will be covered with leaves, but here’s some good you can do with your leaf piles. Through the early days of this fall season, you can bring bags of leaves or yard waste to the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD),…
DULUTH, Minn. — After nearly 10 years of vacancy the former St. Louis County Jail in Duluth is finding new life, as an apartment complex. Not all is new as some historic elements will stay put right inside the units. Turning a 99-cell jail into a living space is not something you see everyday, but for one project developer, Jon…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Haunted Ship opens for tours Thursday night. Fox 21 talked to staff to see what it takes to transform the William A. Irvin into the haunted attraction. Photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes us there. Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
UPDATE: The identities of the three plane crash victims have been released. The pilot has been identified as 32-year-old Tyler Fretland from Burnsville. The two passengers were brother and sister. They have been identified as 32-year-old Alyssa Schmidt from St. Paul and 31-year-old Matthew Schmidt from Burnsville. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Three people were confirmed dead Sunday morning after…
DULUTH, Minn. — Kicking off October, Hoops Brewing held their Oktoberfest celebration with polka, sauerkraut, and a special beer — all on tap. From open to close on Saturday, Hoops was transformed with a traditionally Bavarian feel. Duluth Dawgs and Polkarobics both made an appearance bringing hot dogs and live music to the beer hall. That wasn’t all, traditional German…
DULUTH, Minn — Today was the last day to get a taste of Hollywood right here in Duluth. The world of potential new television programming continues to make its mark in the Northland. That’s why the Catalyst Content Festival is such a prominent event for the area. It brings local content creators out to develop their work while networking with…
IRON RANGE, Minn. — A local nonprofit organization is looking for volunteers to serve as mentors for school children. The United Way of Northeastern Minnesota’s Lunch Buddies mentoring program matches elementary kids with adult mentors. The pairs play games, do crafts, and just chat during one lunch break each week at school. Program leaders say the goal is for children…
DULUTH, Minn. — One survivor of the 2018 fatal mass shooting in Parkland, Florida spoke out at a Rally For Peace held in Duluth. Following the parkland massacre, David Hogg became a gun control activist and co-found the March For Our Lives organization, which supports gun control legislation. “I see myself as one voice of unfortunately thousands that have become…
HIBBING, Minn. – The daughter of one of the Northland’s oldest cold cases finally got a sense of closure Friday — nearly 40 years after her mother’s murder in Chisholm. It was July 1986 when 38-year-old Nancy Daugherty was raped, beaten and strangled to death in her Chisholm home in what would become a decades-long cold case. Gina Haggard |…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings are in London gearing up for their matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Kickoff is at 8:30 a.m. Sunday and some local businesses are looking to capitalize on the change. Hoops Brewing is one of them and will be opening their doors bright and early for the die hard fans. Hoops says they wanted…
HIBBING, Minn. — It started quietly enough 17 years ago, and now it’s reaching a crescendo. In fact it is called the Crescendo Youth Orchestra, and now they have a place of their own in Hibbing. Julie Takkunen started with 12 students taking lessons, and then it grew and turned into non-profit. In some ways they were musical vagabonds looking…
MINNESOTA / FLORIDA — After getting called-out to Florida for assistance, Minnesota Power crews are already returning home. Florida Public Utilities, located near Jacksonville, requested the assistance of MN Power to help with restoring what was lost after the hurricane. The area ultimately suffered far less damage than expected and they’ve been able to manage outages in their area with…
NORTHLAND / FLORIDA — Thousands of crisis response workers from many states are working to restore Florida, including over 50 Red Cross volunteers who are Minnesota based. 12 people from the northland landed in Orlando on Friday, and an additional volunteer from Duluth was deployed Friday morning. The crew is ready to help residents revive after the category four hurricane….
DULUTH, Minn. — Burial Site Restored to the Fond Du Lac Tribal Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. The minnesota department of transportation (MnDOT) said that they accidentally unearthed the site in 2017, while working to replace the Highway 23 bridge over Mission Creek. On Friday, the band gathered for closure and healing to celebrate the restoration of the ancestors who…
