DULUTH, Minn. — The St. Louis County Historical Society is throwing a big 100th birthday bash this Friday, Sept. 16 in the Great Hall at the Depot. The Centennial Celebration is free to attend and will feature live music, appetizers and a cash bar. You are encouraged to reserve a free spot by click here. Categories: Business, Coffee Conversation, Community,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Northern Lights Foundation, which financially supports Northland families with children suffering life-threatening illnesses, is getting ready to put on its biggest fundraiser of the year. The Children’s Charitable Gala: Lifting Local Spirits is happening Thursday, Sept. 29 at the DECC. There will be a live and silent auction, raffles, social hour, dinner, and a presentation. For…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Monday, nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association went on strike at hospitals across the Twin Cities and Twin Ports. The MNA and the hospitals have spent more than five months in contract negotiations, with nurses complaining of low wages and understaffing. The two groups have yet to reach an agreement. 10 days ago, nurses at 16…
DULUTH, Minn. — Monday, some Minnesota department leaders visited Duluth to learn about how outdoor recreation helps the City’s economy. Leaders with the Minnesota DNR, the Department of Employment and Economic Development, and Explore Minnesota talked about collaborating with places like Duluth to promote outdoor tourism. A study of the economic data shows that across Minnesota, the recreation industry brings…
DULUTH, Minn. — The slow, stead effort to clean up portions of the St. Louis River had an important milestone Monday. Fans of the beautiful river gathered at Grassy Point near Kingsbury Bay. They were capping off the largest aquatic habitat restoration project ever in the state of Minnesota. There was 230 acres of rivers and coastal wetlands that were…
UPDATE (September 12, 2:15 p.m.) — The 43 year-old man who was found in Vermilion River has been identified. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says the name of the man is Keith Joseph Roy of Orr, Minnesota. The cause of death is still being investigated. ORIGINAL POST: CRANE LAKE, Minn. — A death investigation is underway after a man’s…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Thousands of nurses in Minnesota launched a three-day strike Monday, complaining of low salaries and understaffing worsened by the strains of the coronavirus pandemic. Some 15,000 nurses at seven health care systems in the Minneapolis and Duluth areas walked out. The affected hospitals said they recruited temporary nurses and expected to maintain most services. Picket signs went…
DULUTH, Minn. — A man’s body was found under the I-35 ramp in Downtown Duluth, according to the Duluth Police Department. Police say the call came in around 4:20 p.m. Sunday along the 800 block of West Railroad Street at the underpass. Investigators believe the 29 year-old man died of an apparent overdose. Categories: Crime, Minnesota, News, News – Latest…
DULUTH, Minn. – Beginning Monday at 7 a.m., approximately 15,000 nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association will go on strike, affecting many hospitals, including those in the twin ports. Earlier Sunday evening the MNA held a “Community Rally” at Duluth City Hall to raise awareness. Nurses, some medical students, and community members were part of the event. Speakers from 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.–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…
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…
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…
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…
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. — 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…
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…
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. — 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…
DULUTH, Minn. — Superior Porchfest is hosting one last community music event of the season with The Fireside Jam this Thursday, Sept. 8 at Girl Scout Point in Superior’s Billings Park. Boedigheimer Bergsven Duo stopped by the morning show Tuesday to help preview the event and play a jam. The free Fireside Jam is happening from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30…
OUTING, Minn. — A 56 year-old woman from Florida died after an ATV crash on Monday. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says they received a report of an off-road vehicle crash on the Emily-Outing “B” Trail in Outing, Minnesota at 3:11 p.m. When officials arrived at the scene they found that a group of ATV riders travelling for the day,…
HACKENSACK, Minn. (AP) — Sheriff’s officials in Minnesota are investigating a boat crash that killed a 13-year-old girl. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened Sunday about 10 p.m. on Ten Mile Lake near Hackensack. Authorities said a 50-year-old Horace, North Dakota man was driving the boat when it “possibly struck something on or near the shoreline″ which…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Flame held an all-ages drag show to wrap up pride weekend. The show brought in both supporters and protestors. This is the second kid-friendly drag show the flame has put on and featured performances from kids, drag queens, and kings. Performers lip-synced to popular songs while dressed up in costumes such as Disney Princesses. Peter…
DULUTH, MN – Throughout the year, we are treated here in the Northland with one of Mother Nature’s greatest visual displays, the northern lights, or, aurora borealis. Typically, one would have to take a drive up the North Shore from Duluth hoping that it is worth the drive. This weekend we were spared the travel time and the northern lights…
STURGEON LAKE, Minn. — The 2nd Annual “Ride for Cameron” fundraiser took place this weekend raising about $1,000 for Life Source. A group all terrain vehicle ride took place in Sturgeon Lake to celebrate the life of a young boy named Cameron. The fundraiser is in honor of the 3 1/2 year-old boy who had a love of riding four…
DULUTH, Minn.– It was “National Cinema Day” across the nation, which meant movie tickets were only three dollars all day Saturday. For the first year ever the Marcus Duluth cinema joined in on the national trend. Tickets were selling out the door as locals swarmed in like flies to see the big screen, for a small price. Marcus Theatre employees…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – A person was shot during a brawl in the Midway section of the Minnesota State Fair Saturday night, triggering a mass panic and chaotic crowd rushing out of the area, resulting in the early closure of the fairgrounds. The Minnesota State Fair Police Department said that officers responded to a gunshot shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday…
CHISHOLM, Minn. — Update on the April 2022 officer-involved shooting that occurred in Chisholm and resulted in the death of Michael David Johnson. On April 20th, law enforcement officers had shown up at a house in Chisholm, trying to arrest Michael David Johnson on stalking charges in another county. Investigators said that when efforts to communicate with Johnson were unsuccessful,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The veteran owned Warrior Brewing Company is putting out a new brew that highlights one specific community partnership. Them and Strong Compass have come together to create a Bourbon Barrel Ale. Their mission is to brew beer with different veterans, law enforcement, and emergency services. Being veteran owned and operated, partnering with Strong Compass was a no…
DULUTH, Minn. — Who doesn’t like a big old steam engine? Well, there is one back on the tracks in Duluth this month. The crew at the North Shore Scenic Railroad has been busy and excited as they get ready for a big day. Number 332 is over 100 years old, but it’s chomping at the bit to be rolling…
HUDSON, Wisc. (FOX 9) – The man accused of fatally stabbing a teenager and injuring four others during a tubing trip on the Apple River in Wisconsin will stand trial for murder, a judge ruled Friday in a preliminary hearing. St. Croix County Circuit Court Judge Michael Waterman found there was enough evidence for Nicolae Miu, 52, of Prior Lake, Minnesota to be arraigned on…
MINNESOTA– On Thursday, the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) announced it will be going on strike. Nurses at 16 different hospitals in the Twin Cities, Twin Ports, and Moose Lake will go on a three-day strike starting on September 12th, 2022. The MNA and the hospitals spent more than five months in contract negotiations that fell flat. The hospitals and the…
DULUTH, Minn, — Teachers are prepping their classrooms and patiently waiting for the school year to start, including those at Lester Park Elementary. Kindergarten teacher, Sara Hill’s classroom is vibrant and splashed with colors of the rainbow. Anticipation is creeping in, but Hill says all of the work spent prepping will be worth it when the students arrive. “I think…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you’re in the Duluth-Superior area this weekend, you may want a heads up as to what events are going on. Specifically the Duluth-Superior Pride Festival. Here is a list of the events in order. Thursday: DS Pride Art Exhibit and Meet and Greet Mayor’s Opening Reception Friday: Drag Story Time Youth Pride Dance at Life House…
DULUTH, Minn. — A 36 year-old man was arrested after allegedly being involved in a burglary in Duluth, according to the Duluth Police Department. At 9 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a burglary in progress at a business on the 2300 block of West Superior Street. When police arrived, witnesses told them they saw a man break a window with…
(Courtesy: Twitter/MN National Guard) (FOX 9) – Hundreds of Minnesota National Guard soldiers have been left waiting for federal bonus checks, with some saying they’ve gone without a large portion of their salary for more than a year. “I was supposed to get the second payout of my bonus 16 months ago and I still have not received it,” said one soldier…
(FOX 9) – The Minnesota Nurses Association on Thursday announced 15,000 nurses are going to go on strike in 10 days. The nurses will strike for three days at 15 hospitals across seven different hospital systems in the Twin Cities and Duluth, as well as Moose Lake and Superior, Wisconsin. The strike is the largest nurses’ strike in U.S. history, according to the…
DULUTH, Minn. — City leaders and Duluth community members joined together in holding a proclamation of Overdose Awareness Day and a declaration of September as National Recovery Month. Today is Overdose Awareness Day, a global event to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of drug-related death. This year, over 107 thousand lives were lost to preventable overdose. On Wednesday, the…
MINNESOTA — For schools, preparation for the new year includes safety plans. They cover every kind of situation from severe weather to potential violence. Minnesota’s School Safety Center also has some advice for parents to help their children prepare. Be familiar with your school’s plan for evacuation, relocation and getting reunited again. Talk with your child about the various drills…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bird flu has returned to the Midwest earlier than authorities expected after a lull of several months, with the highly pathogenic disease being detected in a commercial turkey flock in western Minnesota, officials said Wednesday. The disease was detected after a farm in Meeker County reported an increase in mortality last weekend, the Minnesota Board of Animal…
DULUTH, Minn. — Indecent Proposal rocked out live on the morning show Wednesday with a couple of originals. Check them out below and click here to find out where the band is playing next! Part 1: Part 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
