DULUTH, Minn.– Country Jam made its return to the stage tonight in Bayfront Festival Park and after a year off from social gatherings and festivities, the event was a welcome change for the community. The Fourth of July festivities began Friday night in the park, and among the thousands of people who came to watch the show, one spectator in…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Hills Youth and Family Services in Duluth is officially closed. The facility announced its closure in June because of an due to extraordinarily high fixed costs, the state’s inaction on rate adjustments and the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. Now stepping in, Northwood Children Services will be taking on 40 children ages 10-18 along with ten…
DULUTH, Minn.- The 4th of July weekend is around the corner and preparations are in motion. From food to drinks, local businesses are experiencing big crowds. Vikre Distillery in Canal Park is kicking off their weekend with themed cocktails. They offer their classic cocktail kits for those wanting to take their unique beverages to-go. “For 4th of July this year…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police say the suspect in Thursday afternoon’s Gary-New Duluth stabbing has been formally charged. Police say a 37-year-old male was stabbed outside of Reed’s Pine Board Lodging on the 100 block of West Gary Street around 2:18 p.m. According to the criminal complaint, the victim was a tenant of the building and got into a physical…
CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet Police Department says a suspect believed to be involved in two separate shootings in Cloquet on May 17 has been arrested. According to police, 26-year-old Nicholas Joseph Ammesmaki was taken into custody on Thursday on an unrelated charge and is now being held at the Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston. Authorities say in May,…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota is reporting its 200th traffic death for the year, the earliest date to reach the mark since 2009. State traffic safety officials say a total of 202 people have died on the roads since Jan. 1, compared to 148 at this time a year ago. The fatalities include 142 motor vehicle occupants, 25 motorcyclists, 23 pedestrians,…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – The body of a woman reported missing on Tuesday by the Virginia Police Department was found in a lake in Virginia Thursday evening. According to Virginia Police, a distraught caller contacted St. Louis County dispatch on June 29 to report that Amanda Bjork, 30, had not had contact with her family since June 26. Authorities were told…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) is continuing the Better Bus Blueprint, which is a re-design of its transit route to be more accessible for new housing and employment areas around the city. In the public outreach part of the process, the DTA is looking for feedback from the community about what they think of the recommended draft…
DULUTH, Minn. – Visit Duluth, the city’s main tourism marketing arm since 1935, could be no more when its contract is up with the city at the end of the year. This comes after Mayor Emily Larson and her administration opened the job up through a new application process for a one-year contract through 2022. The “request for qualifications,” as…
DULUTH, Minn.– Scary moments for a swimmer off Park Point today after she was overpowered by Lake Superior’s strong waves. The call for help came in around 3:40 Thursday afternoon on the 46 hundred block of Minnesota avenue. A 19 year old woman, was seen struggling 40 feet off the shore in those waves. Her friends were thankfully able to…
DULUTH, Minn.– Big preparations are underway for one jam-packed 4th of July weekend at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth. Bayfront Festival Park is expecting between 20,000-30,000 people for Fourth Fest Weekend. We stopped by to find out what they’re doing to prepare, and how they plan on getting these large crowds through the gates. “We’re very excited. By losing a…
SPOONER, Wisc. — Yeehaw! The 67th Annual Spooner rodeo is just around the corner. Thursday, Friday and Saturday next week competitors from all over the world will be in Spooner participating in annual tradition complete with live music and a parade at noon on Saturday. Event goes can expect big crowds after the cancellation of the 2020 rodeo. “We are…
DULUTH, Minn.- The University of Minnesota Duluth is changing the name of their College of Liberal Arts. After the College of Fine Arts and College of Liberal Arts merged into one school in 2020 a name change was brought forth. As of today, the school is officially known as the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Those with the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center has reopened after closing for more than a year due to the pandemic. Their museum and gift shop is fully open just in time for summer travelers after a year of doing virtual tours they are ready for visitors to come in. “It feels great,” said director Sara Summers-Luedtke. “It’s really nice to…
DULUTH, Minn.- The city is pausing the residential development idea for the Enger Park driving range due to the cost of moving and building the range in a new location. New estimates show it would cost around $1.2 million for a new driving range. Because that is much higher than anticipated, the Public Golf Committee is planning to keep that…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police say a 37-year-old male has been arrested in connection to a May 7 stabbing that left a female with critical injuries and significant blood loss. According to police, officers were dispatched to the 500 block of West 4th Street just after 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 7 on reports of a stabbing. When officers arrived…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department responded to a water emergency Thursday afternoon just before 4:00 p.m. on the 4600 block of Minnesota Avenue. According to reports, a woman was heard calling for help roughly 40 feet from the shore. Authorities say the woman was successfully pulled from the water and received medical treatment. Earlier today the Duluth Fire…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth announced Thursday that Brighton Beach will close to users beginning Tuesday. The closure is due to the upcoming construction of the Lakewalk extension through the park. According to a recent press release from the city, “The Brighton Beach Mini-Master Plan calls for extension of the Lakewalk relocation of the roadway from the shoreline,…
DULUTH, Minn. -Throughout the month of July, monetary donations to the Duluth Salvation Army will be matched thanks to a partnership with Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless. “There is no reason anyone in Duluth needs to go hungry, especially kids,” said Captain Bryan Ellison, Duluth Salvation Army Officer. “Summer should be a time for family and vacations,…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Court of Appeals says prosecutors may file aiding and abetting third-degree murder charges against three former Minneapolis police officers in the death of George Floyd. The appeals court on Wednesday sent the case back to Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill. He denied prosecutors’ motion to add the charges against former officers J Kueng, Thomas…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Minnesota lawmakers averted a partial government shutdown at midnight Wednesday by sending the final budget bill to Gov. Tim Walz’s desk. The Senate unanimously approved the $21 billion K-12 education funding agreement, the last must-pass bill before the midnight deadline. Walz has now signed eight budget bills into law and has four others on his desk….
DULUTH, Minn.– More than 375,000 students in Minnesota need help in reading and math. AmeriCorps is looking for 1,700 tutors throughout the state, but are seeking 12 locally, who can help teach and make a positive impact on the youth scholars in the area. “I think I’ve had tutors that are 18 and tutors that are 80, but the really…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Minnesota lawmakers averted a partial government shutdown at midnight Wednesday by sending the final budget bill to Gov. Tim Walz’s desk. The Senate unanimously approved the $21 billion K-12 education funding agreement, the last must-pass bill before the midnight deadline. Walz has now signed eight budget bills into law and has four others on his desk….
DULUTH, Minn.– A day camp through Wilderness Experience for kids kindergarten to 2nd grade, is teaching the youth this week about pioneering by getting them involved working with farm animals and preparing garden beds to plant seeds. The Director of Wilderness Experience explained why it’s so important to teach kids about the outdoors, “It’s important to the development of kids…
CLOQUET, Minn. — Reach Mentoring and AmeriCorps partnered together to help program participants and students get a little send-off after their summer classes. The program is geared towards helping youth who need mentors in their lives. “With our mission with of working with young people in our community. It ties well with them going into the schools. Working on tutoring,…
CLOQUET, Minn. — A new thrift store opened in Cloquet in the beginning of June. Northern Lights Community Action is a non-profit thrift store and a community center with all of the profits going back to the community and low-income families. With other thrift stores in the area closing, the executive director saw a need for the area… the majority…
DULUTH, Minn.- New Scenic Café along the North Shore is bringing a little bit of their unique menu items down to Canal Park. They now have two food trucks there throughout the summer and fall, offering a wide selection of options for lunch and dinner. Sashimi tuna tacos, salmon burgers, and bratwursts are among the many foods they offer. “We’re…
DULUTH, Minn.- The American Indian Education Department for Duluth Public Schools is on their third week of “Boozhoo Fresh” programs. The group is providing two different recipes and healthy ingredients to students and their families to keep them engaged during the summer break. All while giving out meal kits to twenty indigenous families each week. “As American Indian programming…
DULUTH, Minn.- COVID-19 restrictions have loosened quite a bit in recent weeks, but wearing masks and social distancing are still good ways to stay safe, especially for unvaccinated people. Essentia Health administered more than 30,000 COVID-19 vaccines over the past few months, having more people vaccinated is keeping case numbers down. Fewer people are also coming in for other seasonal…
(FOX 9) – Minnesota health officials have outlined recommendations for COVID-19 testing this summer, both for vaccinated and unvaccinated people. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, while case numbers have dropped, the virus is still circulating in communities. Health officials reported 81 new COVID-19 cases and seven more deaths statewide on Wednesday. Health officials urge eligible Minnesotans to get…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a male responsible for a Wednesday morning apartment burglary. According to police, officers responded to the 1100 block of GLen Place Drive just after 7:30 a.m. Wednesday on reports of a burglary. The resident told police that when they arrived home they found that a male…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Legislature has reconvened to finish its remaining work on a $52 billion, two-year budget. Education and tax bills need passage before the current budget expires Wednesday night. Lawmakers returned to the Capitol after working into the early hours Wednesday to pass a bill that ends Gov. Tim Walz’s emergency powers effective Thursday. The Democratic governor…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – The Virginia Police Department announced Wednesday that the 31-year-old male arrested Saturday on preliminary charges of manslaughter has been released. According to a recent press release, the police department was advised by the Saint Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office of the release pending further investigation. Authorities responded to reports of an altercation and an unresponsive man around…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced Wednesday that Matthew Baumgartner has been selected to serve as their next president. Baumgartner will be taking the seat of long-time president David Ross who is retiring on July 31. “Thanks to the leadership and legacy of David Ross, the Duluth Area Chamber, and Duluth’s business community,…
(AP Photo/Steve Karnowski) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Legislature reconvenes Wednesday to finish its remaining work on a $52 billion, two-year budget after working into the early hours to pass a bill that ends Gov. Tim Walz’s emergency powers effective Thursday. The emergency powers language was added early Wednesday to a state government and elections budget bill shortly after the…
(AP Photo/Steve Karnowski) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Senate has joined the state House in approving a modest set of police accountability measures as part of a broader public safety budget bill. The Senate approved it 45-21 early Wednesday following a 75-59 vote Tuesday night in the Minnesota House. The approval comes on the heels of last week’s sentencing of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Just after 6 a.m. Wednesday morning the Duluth police department responded to a crash on Highway 61 near Congdon boulevard. The 31-year-old driver from Shakopee was driving southbound at a high rate of speed when the vehicle collided with railroad lights and a guardrail. The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is being treated at a local hospital….
DULUTH, Minn. – A 4th of July weekend staple at Bayfront Park in Duluth is coming back this Saturday bigger than ever. We’re talking about one of the — if not the — most popular cover rock bands in the country known as Hairball. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger talked with bassist Brian “HBK” Hollenbeck Tuesday from his home in the…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s the summer of comebacks for event venues with private events like weddings getting planned and booked again across the Northland. New venues like Canal Park’s The Garden, and historic ones like Greysolon Ballroom are jumping back into planning. “It almost feels surreal to be back,” said Brian Daugherty, President of Grandma’s Restaurant Company. “To tell you the…
DULUTH, Minn.- The final portion of the Superior Street reconstruction project has broken ground. Work has started on Superior between 3rd and 4th Avenues East. The 3rd Avenue East intersection will remain open and sidewalks will be open to access businesses within the work-zone. Some of those businesses owners, like managers at the Sheraton Hotel, which has just finished their…
DULUTH, Minn.– The nearly five acres of the Rose Garden in Leif Erikson park, which features thousands of flowers, is now in full bloom. We caught up with the city’s maintenance team earlier today that’s working on maintaining the park’s beauty, who says it takes a lot of time and effort. “I feel the public really appreciates the garden, I…
DULUTH, Minn.– Mayor Emily Larson and members of the City Administration announced their recommendations today on how the city should spend the $58 million dollars it received from the American Rescue Plan. The City of Duluth has now received half of the $58 million dollars from the American Rescue Plan, and today Mayor Larson proposed a way to invest that…
DULUTH, Minn. — A member of the Nitro Circus made a stop in Duluth today as he makes his way to the East Coast. Tyler Pynnonen, a Grand Rapids resident, caught up with Fox 21 to talk about his journey riding a Honda Trail 70 motorcycle starting from North Dakota to Maryland to raise money for wounded veterans for the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Fleas and ticks can be a dog’s worst enemy and with summer finally here local veterinarians are sounding the alarm on how to prevent ticks. Minnesota is a home to three types of ticks that can present problems for both humans and animals. Some ticks carry diseases that can be fatal to your four-legged family members. Lone star…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota Board of Regents on Tuesday agreed to raise tuition for the first time in two years, over objections from some students who believe it’s wrong to charge more after the COVID-19 pandemic. President Joan Gabel’s $4 billion budget for the next fiscal year includes about $50 million in spending reductions and internal reallocations….
(University of Minnesota) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The University of Minnesota Board of Regents on Tuesday voted in favor of renaming the Gopher’s football stadium to Huntington Bank Stadium. The change is effective immediately. The stadium had been known as TCF Bank Stadium since it opened in 2009, but Huntington completed its merger with TCF earlier this month. Minnesota’s first game…
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – The body of a Grand Rapids man that fell out of his boat on Thursday on Little Splithand Lake has been located. Authorities in Itasca County say the body of Dustin Kurt Bonham was located around 8:30 p.m. Monday. The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office says the Itasca County Dive and Search and Rescue Teams recovered his…
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – Enbridge Energy officials say two of its employees who were working on the Line 3 oil pipeline in northern Minnesota were fired after they were arrested in a sex sting. The two men were among six men arrested after responding to an ad on a sex advertisement website, The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the…
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Minnesota State Fair released its list of new fair foods that will be available at this year’s Great Minnesota Get-Together. There will be 26 new foods and four new food vendors at the fair this year, according to organizers. The Minnesota State Fair is back on this year after it was canceled last…
CARLTON, Minn. — Spectrum Farms in Carlton is currently in its peak strawberry season. Now in their fourth year, the farm has continued to expand now at over six acres. “When I first started doing this I had trouble making the rows straight. Now I can make the rows straight so they can look good too. Every year is different….
