DULUTH, Minn. — The Labor Day weekend was another fatal one on Minnesota roads making this summer one of the deadliest. A total of four fatalities were recorded over the busy Labor Day holiday, increasing Minnesota’s death toll so far this year to 315. That’s 65 fatalities ahead of last year. Authorities say slowing down and finding a safe ride…
DULUTH, Minn.- The College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth is back in session, bringing students on campus for their first day of classes. The college welcomed its first-year students with an in-person ceremony as a rite of passage to ring in its 110th year. School faculty and Saints Heritage Club alumni attended the ceremony. “Just meeting new people and experiencing…
DULUTH, Minn.- Pumpkin season is here, and Farmer Doug’s pumpkin patch in Duluth is ready for this weekend’s pumpkin picking. The family-owned and operated farm is famous for its fall and winter festivities. Farmer Doug has provided Christmas trees, fresh maple syrup, and pumpkins to Northanders for more than 35 years. “The cooler weather comes with fall, and people are…
CASS COUNTY, Minn. – Two people suffered serious injuries following an ATV crash in Cass County Sunday evening. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of an ATV crash in rural Bena and south of Lake Winnibigoshish in the Chippewa National Forest around 5:43 p.m. When deputies arrived at the scene of the crash they…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center is raising its parking fee to $10 effective Wednesday, September 8. The current $5 parking fee will remain in place for some events including UMD Bulldog hockey season ticket holders and those attending the Duluth Home Show and the Duluth Fall Wedding Show, says DECC Director of Communications, Lucie Amundsen. This is…
(courtesy: Fox 9) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A prominent Minnesota GOP donor who is charged with multiple counts of child sex trafficking is now being sued by an underage girl who was one of his alleged victims. The lawsuit filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court alleges Anton Lazzaro’s attorneys offered $1,000 in hush money to the girl and her parents to…
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Board has given preliminary approval to appoint Kim Maki as St. Louis County Attorney. Current County Attorney Mark Rubin announced his retirement effective September 30 last month. Maki’s appointment would be for the remainder of Rubin’s term, which runs through the end of 2022. Maki, an Iron Range native, has worked in the…
(AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt File) FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A federal judge has thrown out the death sentence for a man convicted in the 2003 slaying of a North Dakota college student. Judge Ralph Erickson ruled Friday that misleading testimony from a medical examiner and limitations on mental health evidence violated Alfonso Rodriguez Jr.’s constitutional rights. He ordered a new sentencing…
DULUTH, Minn. – Snocross will not be returning to Spirit Mountain this winter or in 2022. Spirit Mountain’s Interim Executive Director Ann Glumac says event organizers wanted to push the annual event to the spring of 2022 when there is more snow in the area, however, ISOC organizers said they no longer had any dates available in the spring for…
(US Forest Service) BOUNDARY WATER, Minn. – Fire officials say there was little growth over the weekend for the John Ek and Whelp fires, and contingency lines were completed to assist in containing the fires. As of Tuesday morning, the John Ek fire is still sitting at 1,357 acres with zero containment, while the Whelp fire remains at 50 acres…
DULUTH, Minn. – Fire crews report the Greenwood fire is almost half contained. The more than 26,000-acre blaze drew the attention of Governor Tim Walz and Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar Monday. “I think being on the ground it’s always helpful for me to see it. And just to see what these folks have been going through like you…
DULUTH, Minn.- As the school year gets underway at UMD, students who may be new to the area got a taste of all the outdoor activities the northland offers through the university. The Outdoor Adventure Sampler allowed people to try out all the activities offered through the Recreational Sports Outdoor Program. Hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, slacklining, and more are all…
CLOQUET, Minn.- After watching the Labor Day parade go by in Cloquet, why not cruise through some custom cars? The annual car show at Northeastern Hotel and Saloon featured more than a hundred different hot rods, trucks, and more. Awards were also given out with two top spots: the People’s Choice voted for by all spectators, and the Best of…
CLOQUET, Minn.- The streets of Cloquet brought the fun Monday with the City’s Labor Day Parade. Fox 21’s Adam Jagunich shows us the sights and sounds of the celebration. Categories: Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News Tags: Adam Jagunich, labor day, labor day parade, parade
DULUTH, Minn. — A natural gas issue forced the entire Fitger’s Complex to shut down on Sunday evening, cutting the night short for local businesses inside. That’s according to a Facebook post from the Boat Club Restaurant And Bar. The restaurant said it would reschedule Sunday reservations by calling customers individually. It’s unclear when the building will reopen. Categories: Business,…
NEAR ISABELLA, Minn.- Fire crews in the Superior National Forest report the Greenwood wildfire is 49% contained as of late Monday night. The news happening the same day Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar toured the site of the Greenwood fire and saw the damage it has caused firsthand. Also on Monday, the Lake…
CLOQUET, Minn. — Gordy’s Hi-Hat in Cloquet is wrapping up its summer season. The popular northland restaurant is celebrating its 61st year in business bringing people from all over the area to grab some of their famous food. One Minnesotan we caught up with has even made it an annual tradition every summer to travel up to Cloquet. “It’s awesome….
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Central Labor body held their annual picnic cooking hundreds of hot dogs and corn on the cob. “We normally have a children’s area. But this year due to the fact that twelve and under can’t get vaccinated as a committee we decided to cancel that. But we are happy to be here,” Duluth Central Labor…
DULUTH, Minn. — Districts around the Northland will be heading back to school on Tuesday and the police department will have extra enforcement out and about making sure students get there safely. As students walk to bus stops and to school, the Duluth Police Department wants to remind drivers to simply pay attention. Drivers who speed in school zones can…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth firefighters also put out a power pole fire Monday morning. It happened around 11. Cables buried underground malfunctioned, sending electricity into the ground and igniting a fire, which spread to the base of the power pole. At the same time, over 2,000 power customers lost service. Fire crews put it out, while minnesota power worked to…
DULUTH, Minn.– The only traveling water circus in the United States made a stop in Duluth for the past four days. Holding 35,000 gallons of water, and costing half a million dollars, this stage, combined with incredible performances made for a unique and fun experience for all ages. This group of talented performers put on 8 great shows, Thursday through…
TURTLE RIVER TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Shortly before 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office received a report from a male stating he had been shot at a residence in the 11,000 block of Chokecherry Drive Northeast in Turtle River Township. The location is approx. nine miles northeast of Bemidji. Authorities report upon arrival, they found an adult…
ISABELLA, Minn. – On Monday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz along with U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith ventured north to get an up-close look at the ongoing Greenwood fire and damage that has been caused by the flames. The officials received a briefing on size, containment, and damage before touring the closed-off section of forest that continues to burn….
DULUTH, Minn. — On Monday morning, the Duluth Fire Department responded to the report of a fire and explosion in the 900 block of west 5th street. When crews arrived on the scene, they found the fire coming from the rear of the building in what appeared to be an attached garage beneath the house. Units were informed that a…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Some parents of students at Minnesota K-12 schools that have not required face coverings have filed a lawsuit asking the governor to enact a statewide mask mandate because of the spike in COVID-19 cases. The complaint filed in Ramsey County Friday by a group calling itself “Parents Advocating for Safe Schools” cites a provision in…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Superior family remembered their late parents and their contributions to the community with an estate sale this weekend, raising thousands of dollars for the Red Cross. Troy Johnson passed away this past December and his wife Mary in 2009. The two donated to the Red Cross and other local organizations since the 1950s. So their kids…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Duluth Superior Pride Fest weekend isn’t just uplifting for the community, it’s also great for local businesses, like the Main Club. The nightclub in Superior dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community is normally staffed with five bartenders year-round. But Pride, the busiest weekend of the year, requires more — even some from out of town. “For a lot of,…
SUPERIOR Wis.- The Duluth Superior Pride Festival brought the party back to the Twin Ports this weekend, painting Tower Avenue the colors of the rainbow again after a pandemic pause last year. “Whether you’re in or out of the closet, Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender or anything else, it’s nice to, just know people are out here supporting you, supporting us,”…
DULUTH, Minn.– The 35th annual Duluth-Superior Pride Festival is in full swing here in the Twin Ports and a little bit of rain didn’t prevent crowds from coming out and enjoying live music and celebration here in Bayfront Festival Park. After hosting the events virtually last year, the chance to gather and celebrate in-person again, meant that much more to…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Coleman Co. will close its plant in Sauk Rapids, resulting in 175 people losing their jobs. Coleman, owned by Newell Brands, notified the state that the plant would close by the end of the year. In the filing, Coleman said it is ceasing production at Sauk Rapids and that layoffs will be permanent. Layoffs will be…
DULUTH, Minn. – After four years of construction, the final portion of the Superior Street Reconstruction Project is reopening today, according to city officials. Work started on the $31.5 million project in 2018 to replace bricks on the street’s surface as well as replace utilities that dated back to the 1880s. “In the first phase of the project,…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — 5th Graders at Lake Superior Elementary School got together to pick up trash at the Arrowhead Boat Landing in Superior. The “Twin Ports Coastal Cleanup” brought the students together with Mayor Emily Larson and Superior Mayor Jim Paine in an effort help clean up our northland waterways. Organizers say you’re never too young to take care of…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Bayfront Festival Park was packed and bumping’ again with fans of 90s classics Friday night. The “I Love the 90s” tour was back bringing big names to Duluth. Vanilla Ice – behind the song “Ice Ice Baby,” Coolio – the rapper famous for his hit “Gangsta’s Paradise,” Young MC – best known for “Bust a Move,” and…
DULUTH, Minn.- Among the many Duluth connections down at the Minnesota State Fair this year, one Duluthian proved you don’t need fancy equipment to take a fair-worthy photo. Chris Lee works for the City of Duluth’s Planning and Economic Development Department and dabbles in photography. He submitted a picture to the state fair on a whim, and out of 913…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth fire department wrapped up a three-day hazmat training session today, one of three fire departments in the state to do so. It was the first time the department got a chance to participate in this type of training. Underneath the Blatnik bridge, they deployed a “boom” or a floating water barrier which in the event…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — As the summer winds down area campgrounds have had a busy season. Although expectations for the Labor Day weekend aren’t as high as other weekends in July and August, Penmarallter Campgrounds on the scenic drive just before Two Harbors is expecting another good crowd of people from all over the country to share their north shore…
NEAR ISABELLA, Minn. – A Greenwood fire community meeting will be held tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Wold Ridge Environmental Learning Center at 6282 Cranberry Road in Finland. The meeting will also be live streamed on the Superior National Forest’s Facebook page. The new incident management team will be in attendance and fire officials will provide current fire updates….
(Minnesota Senate / Supplied via Fox 9) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent has announced she is stepping down from her role as minority leader and plans to retire when her term ends next year. Kent, a Woodbury Democrat, has served in the Senate for nearly 10 years and said in a statement Thursday that…
DULUTH, Minn.– The 35th annual Duluth-Superior Pride weekend kicked off Thursday at The Duluth Depot for the Mayor’s Opening Reception. Mayor Emily Larson and other political leaders were on hand for the event celebrating the LGBTQ-plus community. “How amazing it is that Duluth and Superior have an event where all of the area leaders come to help start the event…
DULUTH, Minn.- For many Northlanders, fall is their favorite time of the year because of the seasonal festivities and leaves changing colors. As fall approaches, local Northland bakeries are also bringing back their seasonal baked and brewed treats for the season. Although Perk Place Coffeehouse in Kenwood serves pumpkin spiced lattes all year long, they are bringing back their caramel…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of the few positives from the fire is that the burned plants and trees are poised to come back stronger than ever. Experts with UMD say that it’s important to remember that fires are a natural part of any ecosystem. Some of the vegetation will grow rapidly following the fire. Certain species like red and jack…
DULUTH, Minn.– It’s day two of the Hope City Church steeple demolition after it was rocked by a lightning strike over the weekend. Although it’s been a slow process eventually a temporary roof will cover the steeple. This will allow people to check the structural integrity of where the strike happened as workers continue to assess the rest of the…
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (FOX 9) – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison added the count of first-degree manslaughter against Kim Potter, the former Brooklyn Center police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright during an April traffic stop in Brooklyn Center. Ellison filed the amended complaint in Hennepin County District Thursday. This new charge of first-degree manslaughter by recklessly handling a firearm is…
DULUTH, Minn. – Superior National Forest officials announced Thursday that backcountry camping and heavy equipment restrictions on National Forest land will be lifted effective Friday. Forest officials made the decision to lift the restrictions as fall temperatures, recent rains, and shorter days have helped to lessen fire conditions. Officials are still asking contractors and the public to continue to practice…
SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) — A grassroots citizen group is pushing back against a Duluth company’s proposal to bottle and sell water from a well near Lake Superior. Opponents say allowing Kristle KLR to go forward would exploit a loophole in a landmark agreement barring water diversions from the Great Lakes and it could threaten water resources in the region. An…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Superior National Forest is reopening the BWCA later this week due to recent rains, cooling temperatures, and progress made on fires. Forest officials say the BWCA will reopen Saturday but closures will remain in place near the still-active John Ek and Whelp fires. Portions of the BWCAW closed due to the Crooked Lake fires in Canada…
DULUTH, Minn.– The only traveling water circus in the United States is in Duluth through the weekend, showcasing 8 shows of European performers. Cirque-Italia is set up under massive tents in the parking lot of the Miller Hill Mall, and is a unique experience on a stage that holds 35,000 gallons of water. You’ll see people swinging from ropes, dancing,…
DULUTH, Minn.– Wade Stadium and the Wheeler Athletic Complex have seen about $1.6 million dollars in athletic improvements as a result of the West Duluth Sports Corridor Plan set back in 2015, today, Duluth Parks and Rec began another major improvement there. The Wheeler Athletic Complex Sport Courts have needed a little update for quite a while now. What were…
DULUTH, Minn.– Teachers spend close to $700 dollars a year trying to stock their classrooms, but a local store called Companies to Classrooms is supplying what they need for free. This non-profit store has been providing these services to teachers from 15 different local school districts for the past 9 years, and on Wednesday, they opened it for its 10th…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local non-profits are hosting a variety of events in September for National Recovery Month to help people live sober lives. On September 11, Recovery Alliance Duluth will host a “Walk for Recovery” event from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Leif Erickson Park. Then on Sept. 25, The Duluth Bethel Recovery and Care Center is hosting…
