(FOX 9) – Minnesota’s labor force continues to grow, with more than 9,000 people entering the labor market in June, according to the latest data provided by the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Signifying the fourth month with positive growth – the largest monthly gain in three years – 9,017 new people entered the job market. Minnesota’s labor force participation rate increased…
BARNUM TOWNSHIP, Minn. — One man is dead after an ATV crash that happened Thursday night in Carlton County. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office says it happened in the 3500 block of Pine Road in Barnum Township at 7:52 p.m. Police say a motorist noticed the crash and called 911. The initial investigation reveals that a man was driving an…
DULUTH, MINN. — The North Shore Scenic Railroad is getting a major upgrade with train tracks being rebuilt. A couple of years ago the railroad company noticed the main line into the St. Louis County Depot was starting to sink. It turned out water was seeping underneath, and the sub-structure was slowly giving out. Now, the St. Louis and Lake…
DULUTH, MINN. — During the last legislative session, the Minnesota Legislature decided that having and using recreational marijuana in the state would be legal as of August First. However, the law that was passed leaves any limitations on where marijuana can be used up to the discretion of local and city officials Arik Forsman, an at-large member of the Duluth City…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Affordable Housing Coalition held their annual celebration to reflect on this year’s efforts and plan for the future. This past legislative was a win with big investments for housing activity and services across the state. Tuesday at One Roof Community Housing it was a way to say thank you. And a reminder that although the…
Courtesy: Teamsters GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – A worker strike continues at Blandin Paper Company in Grand Rapids. 170 members of Teamsters Local 346 will hold a strike rally Friday from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. along Highway 2. The union has concerns around staffing levels, management performing their work and wages they say are 10 dollars an hour behind inflation….
DULUTH, Minn.–With almost six years since the start of construction for the new St. Mary’s Hospital, Essentia Health is just putting the finishing touches into its new facility. “You know it started in 2017 with a concept development, a year of design, and three and a half years of construction. You know it’s really to the point where we want…
DULUTH, Minn.–The Duluth Public School Board Members voted earlier today for plans for a potential school referendum. During the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary ESSER funds helped the Duluth Public Schools take that step forward into a 21st century learning environment. Duluth Public Schools Superintendent John Magas said that the referendum’s plan is to keep Duluth Public Schools up to date with…
DULUTH, Minn.–“To avoid any HIPPA violations I’ll just say that nurses are almost daily in tears trying to deal with the struggle of knowing that we don’t have enough staff. It’s very stressful,” said RN Staff Nurse Stacee Rosier. Essentia nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association are getting their signs ready for an informational picket July 21, calling staffing levels…
DULUTH, Minn. – The U.S. Navy parachute diver who was injured in a hard fall at the Duluth Airshow Saturday is “progressing well and expected to make a full recovery,” according to a spokesperson for the Airshow. The two parachute members disconnected late as they were falling around 90 mph, which caused the one member to hit the ground. He…
Hundreds of workers at Cleveland Cliffs’ Northshore Mining Company have joined the United Steelworkers Union. The union said in a statement Tuesday that Northshore Mining was the last remaining taconite mine on the Iron Range without a union. Roughly 400 workers mine taconite in Babbitt and make iron ore pellets in Silver Bay. “We chose to unionize so that we…
DULUTH, MINN. — Duluth’s Sky Harbor Regional Airport may not be as large as DLH, the international airport, but it plays an important role for aviation enthusiasts. Small planes and seaplanes utilize the airport and now a new terminal will be built. Located at the far end of Park Point, this is what the current terminal at Sky Harbor Airport…
DULUTH, Minn. — Jonathan Thunder is an artist who focuses on many different forms of art, from painting to animation. Recently he put his focus on creating a large mural, which covers the entire side of the Zenith Bookstore. It is his first mural of the size and it is finally completed. “When I started thinking about doing this mural,…
HOYT LAKES, Minn. — The Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival is set to return (Thurs. July 20 – Sun. July 23) for its 68th season. Organizers Nikki Swanson and Cherie Grams, along with Miss Hoyt Lakes Queen Kara Swanson, joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about this years event. Admission is $10 for the entire weekend. Ages 12 and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota lawmakers and community members were at the Duluth Depot Monday talking all things transportation. The $7.8 billion transportation bill that has passed means multiple big projects for northeastern Minnesota. Projects include road repairs, the Blatnik Bridge replacement, and the passenger rail Northern Lights Express between the Twin Ports and Minneapolis. All projects will benefit the area…
DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association are headed back to the picket line this week amid continued concerns over what they call “disastrous staffing levels.” It’s been six months since nurses at Essentia reached a new contract that gave them more input in the staffing process. But the Minnesota Nurses Association says Essentia executives aren’t listening…
DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia Health coworkers with United Steelworkers Local 9460 will be holding an informational picket Friday along with Essentia workers with the Minnesota Nurses Association. Below is the full statement from USW: “Our union is locked in tough contract negotiations with Essentia Health for our Red Book contract, as well as a Year 3 wage re-opener for our…
DULUTH, Minn. –A new café in town is not your average coffee shop, it is a mix of two worlds, coffee and tabletop games. The Loch Café and Games is owned by a Duluth couple that wanted to share their passions with others. The shop has been open for nearly a month, and has already become a hot spot in…
DULUTH, Minn. – A member of the U.S. Navy Leap Frog parachute team was listed in stable condition Sunday after landing hard during the Duluth Airshow Saturday, according to a spokesperson for the event. “The individual was immediately tended to by emergency personnel and Airlifted to Essentia Health/St. Mary’s where he is in stable condition and being treated for his…
CARLTON, Co. — Human remains were recovered from the Nemadji River in Carlton County Saturday. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office said a family canoeing on the river discovered the body around 1:30 p.m. The remains were found southeast of the SOO Line ATV trail and Highway 23 intersection. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating, including a positive identification of…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was a blast in Lincoln Park today, as people got outside for ‘Meet in the Park’ — a community centered party. For almost 10 years the Lincoln Park children and families collaborative has hosted the event, which gets kids and families together for a fun time at Harrison Park. Many organizations had activities and resources available….
DULUTH, Minn.–The rest of the scheduled events at the Duluth Airshow did continue on through Sunday showcasing spectacular skills of the U.S. Air Force at Minnesota’s largest airshow. Aviation lovers had their chance to get up close and personal to explore the inside of planes and helicopters. The Duluth Airshow brought out 12 performing groups… Crowds of people flocked to…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn.–Hundreds of people took over downtown Moose Lake Saturday in search for agates. Trucks poured loads of gravel into the streets where hundreds of people lined-up and flooded Elm Ave. in search for that perfect agate. The annual agate stampede is part of Moose Lake’s Agates Days Celebration. Agate Days is a community event that residents and volunteers…
Trevor Billings DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is searching for a suspect they considered a “potential risk to the public.” Trevor Billings has active warrants out for his arrest, according to police. “We are concerned for his safety and well-being,” said Mattie Hjelseth, public information office for the police department. “Trevor poses a potential risk to the public…
DULUTH, Minn.–Saturday night was the perfect time to get out of the house onto the streets for Downtown Duluth’s Street Dance. Hosted by Dubh Irish Linn Brew Pub, the 200th block of West Superior was closed down for barbeque and taco food trucks, live music, and beer. Folks who attended had the chance to listen to Blues legend The Lamont…
DULUTH, Minn.– Bayfront Festival Park was packed yet again, for this year’s 17th annual Reggae and World Music Festival on Saturday. Over the years, Reggae and World Music Festival have been getting more and more popular. Artists from all over the world took the stage with their lively music like Ghana artist Stonebwoy, Bajan artist Alison Hinds, and Minneapolis-based reggae…
DULUTH, Minn. — Plato’s Closet, a Duluth shop that buys and sells gently-used clothing, has undergone a recent expansion as of June 2023. The store, locally owned since 2007, is located right in front of the Miller Hill Mall. Beginning May of this year, plans to expand reached fruition and construction began to create more space, add more racks, and…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of the planes flying in the Duluth Airshow is the B-25 Bomber ‘Miss Mitchell’ The original aircraft served in the 310th Bomb Group in the 57th wing in the Airforce. During which it completed over 130 missions, and was known for its legacy of good luck, as there was no crew fatalities during all the missions,…
It is always fun when you can brighten up a city landscape with a bit of art–some great big wall art. The Zenith Bookstore was the place to be Thursday afternoon for the official celebration of their new mural. Congratulations went to artist Jonathan Thunder. He was praised for his vision, energy, inspiration and heart. But the mural was also…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota largest airshow is taking off this weekend and because of that the Duluth Police Department has released a traffic advisory. The full press release is below: The Duluth Air and Aviation Expo will occur on Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., each day. Traffic on portions of Airbase Road,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Dogs from all over the U.S. and Canada are in town and that can only mean one thing. It is the Duluth Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show. Taking place at the DECC, there are over 150 breeds of dogs in town. Classes include sporting dogs, hounds, working dogs, and more. The class winners then compete for…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 17th Annual Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival is returning Sat. July 15 to Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth. Janna Dreher with the Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival along with Performer Luciano from Jamaica joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about the event and its purpose. Luciano gave a live in-studio performance. For…
DULUTH, Minn. — The United States Navy Blue Angels are preparing to take to the skies at the Duluth Airshow this weekend. Each year thousands of aviation lovers come out to see Minnesota’s largest airshow. The headliners of the show which feature F-18’s and their cargo plane Fat Albert are ready to be back. The Blue Angels consist of 143…
DULUTH, Minn.–Through Monday, low-flying airplanes will fly over the Duluth and Holyoke area. These planes are carrying pheromones to prevent the spread of spongy moths. Formerly known as gypsy moths, spongy moths are an invasive species originally from Europe and are known to strip away leaves from trees. One female spongy moth can lay between 500 and 1,000 eggs. Spongy…
DULUTH, MINN. — A major announcement came today from St. Luke’s. The Duluth-based healthcare system has signed a letter of intent to affiliate with Aspirus Health of Wisconsin. The combined organization of St. Luke’s and Aspirus will serve residents of northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Headquarters for the health care system will be…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — An attempted murder charge has been filed against a Virginia man accused of shooting his brother in the head. According to the criminal complaint, Robert Cope, 30, told authorities he “…woke up from a dream and was told to shoot my brother.” The shooting happened around 10:20 a.m. July 8 at a residence on 9th Street South…
DULUTH, Minn. — Fishing is a very popular outdoor sport in Minnesota, and there is many ways of doing it Minnesota Trout Unlimited is teaching the basics of fly-fishing in hopes to get more people on the water. Over a dozen people gathered at Lester Park Wednesday to learn about fly-fishing and how to cast the rod. Mastering the technique…
DULUTH, Minn. — Not only does Sidewalk Days have vendors and food, there was also a car show Wednesday night that had hundreds of hot rods lined up on Superior Street Old classic trucks to new sports cars, the show was packed with people and wheels. The cars took over eight blocks in downtown Duluth, car fanatics or people passing…
DULUTH, Minn. — Park Point is hosting a series of beach parties, where you can learn the importance of water safety while taking a splash in Lake Superior. The parties are taking place at the beach house on park point, right on the edge of the lake. Life guards and professionals are on hand to teach about rip currents, hypothermia,…
Summer is a very busy time for many people, but the need for a steady supply of blood continues year-round. Wednesday the Red Cross held a blood drive at their chapter office by the Miller Hill Mall. The entire morning was booked with appointments and there were just a few openings left heading into the afternoon. Volunteers from St. Cloud…
DULUTH, MINN. — Cupcakes, a Food Truck and a prize drawing were all a part of fundraising efforts by PAVSA, or Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault Each year PAVSA directly helps a little more than one-thousand people who have been victims of sexual assault Additionally, the group provides community education to about 5,000 people. The Executive Director…
DULUTH, MINN. — The Plaza located next to the Minnesota Power and Allete Building is home to the weekly Power up the Plaza event This combination of music and free coffee creates an environment that is conducive to creating community in the downtown area. Power up the Plaza happens each Wednesday morning. The event lasts from 10 until 11 and…
DULUTH, Minn.– It was a pleasant day to get outside and enjoy some ice cream on Tuesday. Whenever it’s Love Creamery’s Salted Caramel or good old classic Neapolitan from Super One, the Central Hillside Farmers Market has it all. This time, the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church handed out complimentary ice cream with a donation towards CHUM. “CHUM relies on the…
St. Luke’s in Duluth and Aspirus Health in Wisconsin announced Wednesday they have agreed on a proposal to join their systems. The health care systems said their approach and philosophies are a good match. The St. Luke’s system includes two hospitals and more than 40 clinics. Aspirus has 17 hospitals and 75 clinics. “Evolving community needs require us to find…
CLOQUET, MINN. – The Monarch Butterfly is a very important pollinator and within the last two decades, the number of them has decreased significantly. But you wouldn’t be able to tell that visiting with a family in Cloquet who has three generations raising Monarch Butterflies and teaching their children about life. It was a fifth-grade class project that began this…
COOK COUNTY, MINN. — The Grand Marais man charged with killing a 77-year-old-man in a home invasion earlier this year, has been declared incompetent to stand trial. Judge Michael Cuzzo ‘s decision comes just days after 27-year-old Levi Axtell was civilly committed. The commitment was based on Cook County Public Health and Human Services’ determination that Axtell is a mentally…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Wed. July 12, Dr. Addie Vittorio from St. Luke’s Mt. Royal Medical Clinic weighed in on the topic of summer scheduling and routine benefits for kids. Part 1. Part 2. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn.– Tuesday was the last chance to say a final good-bye to one of the Great Lakes Aquarium’s biggest fish. Macgrouper is the large orange-spotted grouper, just shy of four feet and will eat about anything. Macgrouper has been a part of the Great Lakes Aquarium since 2014. “I actually took care of this system for quite awhile, so…
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 are 34 official new foods and seven new food vendors at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair, bringing the total to 500 foods and about 300 different concession locations throughout the fairgrounds. Here are the new foods:…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – It’s been more than a month since over 55,000 Minnesotans re-gained the right to vote, and efforts to remind them of that continue. “A lot of these events are really to continue to keep the message out there,” said Michelle Witte of the League of Women Voters Minnesota. “That this is now available to you to have the freedom…
