DULUTH, Minn. — Some UMD men’s basketball team fans cheered on the guys on Tuesday around Duluth. The Bulldogs are ranked #6 in the division II NCAA men’s basketball standings. They played number-three ranked Black Hills State University in Indiana Tuesday afternoon. UMD hosted a watch part in its Kirby Student Center, where some students caught the game in-between classes….
Duluth, Minn. — Tuesday March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. Down syndrome means the person has an extra chromosome, namely the 21st chromosome. And that’s the reason the day is observed on March 21st. Down syndrome affects about one in 800 babies and causes varying degrees of intellectual and physical disabilities along with medical issues. Jonah Plys has Down…
Duluth, Minn. — For the vast majority of stores that call the Miller Hill Mall home, it’s been more than a week since they were last open. For national chains that may not be a big problem. For local businesses not being able to bring in any customers or money, the issue is much more problematic. The owner of Art…
PINE RIVER, Minn. — Two people died in a house fire overnight in the Walden Township in rural Pine River. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says first responders and deputies were dispatched to a home on 40th Avenue Southwest just after 2 a.m. Tuesday. When they arrived, they found a house swallowed in flames. A man and a woman were…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and his fellow Democrats worked Tuesday to keep the spotlight on abortion ahead of next month’s state Supreme Court election, resurrecting a bill that would repeal the state’s 1849 ban on the practice. Democrats introduced the bill in June days before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973…
(FOX 9) – As winter slowly gives way to spring, Minnesotans are starting to think about the warmer temperatures and longer days that come with the change of seasons. But experts are thinking ahead to what else the warmer weather will bring: mosquitoes. It’s been cold and snowy this year, which tends to delay the mosquito season, according to the Metropolitan Mosquito…
NEW YORK (AP) — Facing the possibility of criminal charges, Donald Trump waited it out in Florida on Tuesday as New York braced for disruptions that could follow an indictment. Republican contenders in the 2024 race sized up the impact a prosecution could have on a campaign in which the former president is a leading contender. Trump over the weekend claimed without evidence that…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota is moving to fortify its status as a refuge for patients from restrictive states who travel to the state to seek abortions — and to protect providers who serve them. The state House on Monday passed a bill by a 68-62 vote to prohibit enforcement in Minnesota of laws, subpoenas, judgements or extradition requests from other states…
DULUTH, Minn. — Mentor North kicked off a month-long fundraising drive at Hoops Brewing Monday night. The nonprofit matches kids and teens with adult mentors who inspire creativity and learning. Throughout the next month, Hoops Brewing is hosting a variety of events, closing with a comedy show. One of the leaders of the organization explained how role models who take…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – “This is kind of the heart of Superior. We felt it was important to bring something that had some class and integrity to the area,” Central Pub Co-Owner, Ryan Nelson says. Central Pub, located on the southwest corner of the Central Flats apartment building on Belknap Street, has been in the works for about a year and…
DULUTH, Minn — Ever since the roof collapse at the Miller Hill Mall last Tuesday, dozens of businesses ranging from local stores to chain stores to Essentia have been waiting for the go to reopen their doors. While some have been given the green light, others remain closed as workers continue to repair the damage and ensure the structural integrity…
DULUTH, Minn. — $100,000 was given to the Family Freedom Center Monday for a new program they’re starting. The Ordean Foundation made this happen with a major legacy grant. The grant was in honor of Joe Everett, who worked for the Ordean Foundation for more than 30 years. The grant will allow the Family Freedom Center, a black non-profit organization,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Not only did the Women’s Frozen Four tournament bring great collegiate hockey to Duluth, it also brought in players and thousands of fans from out of town. For the first time since 2012, the Frozen Four was held at AMSOIL Arena. The experience went so well that the NCAA has encouraged the DECC to bid for hosting…
DULUTH, Minn. — For more than 25 years, Kern and Kompany has put on many famous events in Duluth, and now they are focusing on talent management as well. With the rise in film production in the Northland, newly launched Kern Artists are looking to find local talent for future productions. Kern Artists hopes to create more opportunities and are…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden issued the first veto of his presidency Monday in an early sign of shifting White House relations with the new Congress since Republicans took control in January. He’s seeking to kill a Republican measure that bans the government from considering environmental impacts or potential lawsuits when making investment decisions for Americans’ retirement plans. It’s just the…
Northbound Changes DULUTH, Minn. — If you use I-35 through the Twin Ports Interchange, also known as the “can of worms,” here’s a heads up. Starting this Friday at 7 p.m. southbound lanes between Garfield Avenue and 27th Avenue West will be moved to single lane. Those going northbound on I-35, it’ll close completely between 40th Avenue West and Garfield…
DULUTH, Minn — The film and content industry in St. Louis County is booming. That’s according to a recent study done by UMD, published earlier this month. They found that in 2022, the film industry created 106 jobs with a total economic impact of $6.9 million. With a larger investment into the industry, the study projected over 200 jobs could…
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon plans to eliminate 9,000 more jobs in the next few weeks, CEO Andy Jassy said in a memo to staff on Monday. The job cuts would mark the second largest round of layoffs in the company’s history, adding to the 18,000 employees the company said it would lay off in January. In the memo, Jassy said the…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s calls for protests ahead of his anticipated indictment in New York have generated mostly muted reactions from supporters, with even some of his most ardent loyalists dismissing the idea as a waste of time or a law enforcement trap. The ambivalence raises questions about whether Trump, though a leading Republican contender in the 2024 presidential race who…
DULUTH, Minn. — Management for the Miller Hill Mall sent the following email to its tenants late Sunday evening about the phased reopening of the mall property after a partial roof collapse last Tuesday shut the mall down. Thank you for your continued patience as we work to safely reopen the Miller Hill Mall. We are returning leased premises to…
DULUTH, Minn. — A train partially derailed Sunday morning in West Duluth around 9 a.m, but it did not tip over. It happened on the tracks near the Lake Superior Zoo and the Willard Munger Inn. The train belongs to Burlington Northern Santa Fe, also known as BNSF. The company says two wheels on one of their locomotives went off…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was raining cats and dogs at the Caddy Shack Pub today, where a non-profit dog rescue organization called PJ’s Rescue hosted a microchipping and adoption event to raise money for its mission. The event had all kinds of fun with puppies, live music and even free nail trims for furry visitors. There was also a silent…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s not every day a world record is attempted in Duluth but Sunday was that day as The Brewhouse Family hosted the first Great Duluth Sweat together. Duluth is looking set a new Guinness World Record for most people to take a sauna in a city in one day, per capita. A dozen mobile saunas were gathered…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pentagon study has found high rates of cancer among military pilots and for the first time has shown that ground crews who fuel, maintain and launch those aircraft are also getting sick. The data had long been sought by retired military aviators who have raised alarms for years about the number of air and ground crew members they…
Duluth, Minn. –The DECC was the place to be if you’re a car lover and really enjoy getting a close-up look at restored and classic vehicles. Hundreds of people have been through Motorhead Madness the last two days .One man, 80 year old Alvin Cin loves restoring cars on his own and has been doing it since 2004. Alvin’s daughter,…
Duluth, Minn. — The streets in Hermantown were filled with runners Saturday morning. They were all taking part in the tenth annual St. Fennessy 4K Run. Many of those taking part were decked out in their finest green outfits in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. This annual event is a Grandma’s Marathon program that benefits the Young Athletes Foundation. Saturday’s…
Duluth, Minn. — The group’s name, the Lake Superior Modern Quilters Guild, might make it seem that this is a group that quilts things just like their mothers and grandmothers did, but that’s not the case. The first clue, after looking at some of the quilts on display, is the word Modern, in the name. These quilts are likely not…
Duluth, Minn. — There was an open house Saturday at the Duluth Police Department for women. The idea behind the open house was to see if they may want to become a part of the department. Women had been invited to talk with women who already are part of the department. The idea is that law enforcement is much more…
Superior, Wisc. –Churches in the Catholic Diocese of Superior have been raising funds this month to support humanitarian relief efforts during the war in Ukraine. The Diocese has 103 parishes located across northern Wisconsin and thus far they’ve raised just shy of 200 thousand dollars. The money is earmarked for Catholic Relief Services assisting in Central and Eastern Europe. Much…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- For years the Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team has been chasing a state title and on Saturday, from Williams Arena the Rangers made program history, defeating Bold by a score of 52-21. After 13 trips to the State Tournament, MIB wanted to make sure to set the tone of the game early, coming out strong with an…
DULUTH, Minn. — Superior Highland Backcountry hosted a film festival at Zeitgeist tonight to raise funds for a future project. 12 short films dedicated to any human powered winter sport were accepted to be a part of the festival, but most films focused on backcountry skiing. The showing started at 6pm but there a was social time for the viewers…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – A bill that will provide free school lunches to all students in Minnesota is now law. Gov. Tim Walz’s signed the bill into law on Friday after a modified version was approved by the Minnesota House on Thursday. “As a former teacher, I know that providing free breakfast and lunch for our students is one of the best…
Duluth, Minn. – At Dubh Lin in downtown Duluth, the full Irishness of the bar was on display for St. Patrick’s Day. It was also a very family friendly spot to celebrate. The sounds of Irish music could be heard as a musician was on hand to play traditional songs. That prompted some of the children who were in the…
Superior, Wisc. — St. Patrick’s Day is a day when the Irish in all of us do a little celebrating in honor of the Emerald Isle. With the wearing of the green and many people having a good time at local bars, the Superior Fire Department wants to remind everyone to be safe and to make sure your friends are…
DULUTH, Minn. — While the Miller Hill Mall will be closed through at least Sunday, Essentia Health says its mall facilities will be reopening starting Saturday. The roof collapse did not directly impact Essentia’s mall locations, but they were closed the last few days out of safety for patients and staff. Essentia officials say an inspection has been completed by…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Miller Hill Mall is closed again Friday for the fourth day in a row after a major roof collapse. On Friday evening, management told FOX 21 the mall will remain closed through at least the weekend. Here is the official statement: “Thank you for your patience as we safely work towards a phased reopening of the Miller…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is investigating after they say a student brought a gun to school Friday morning. Police say it happened at 9 a.m. at the Edison North Star Academy after they received a report of a person with a weapon. The police found that a student brought a handgun to school. After taking the gun,…
MINNESOTA – A school bus with its red lights flashing and the stop arm extended signaling a traffic stop… But that didn’t stop a car from rolling right through it seemingly without hesitation. “I don’t ever want to respond to an accident. Where one of our kids got hit and killed, or severely injured,” said Nathan Berg, Willow River School…
It’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend and if you’re wondering what to do… Here’s a list for you: March 17, 11am-2am – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration 2023 at Dubh Linn Irish Pub in Downtown Duluth. March 17, 3-8pm – St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at Ledge Rock Grille up the North Shore. March 17, 7-10pm – Annual Ceili Fundraiser for Loaves and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Motorhead Madness is gearing up to show off its 53rd annual car show happening this weekend. The family-friendly event is taking place at the DECC. It includes four arenas stuffed with 150 cool cars and trucks, a simulator to pretend you’re a drag racer, prizes to win, games, and more. And it doesn’t matter if you come…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Heads up for drivers Saturday, March 18 near Skyline Social and Games; the 10th annual St. Fennessy 4k is taking place and your travel could be impacted. ROAD CLOSURES: Stebner Road will close from West Arrowhead Road to just south of Village Drive at 9:15 a.m. and reopen before noon. West Arrowhead Road will close from Stebner…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former Minneapolis police officer serving time for the 2020 murder of George Floyd pleaded guilty Friday to two counts of tax evasion. Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting, failing to file tax returns to the state of Minnesota for the years 2016 and 2017. in a Minnesota court before Washington County Judge Sheridan Hawley. Chauvin appeared via…
DULUTH, Minn. — March is National Nutrition Month, highlighting the importance of a balanced diet and exercise. Essentia Health Dietician Amanda Joyce joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to discuss what steps you can take to prioritize your health each day. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
ST.. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota regulators said Thursday they’re monitoring the cleanup of a leak of 400,000 gallons of radioactive water from Xcel Energy’s Monticello nuclear power plant, and the company said there’s no danger to the public. “Xcel Energy took swift action to contain the leak to the plant site, which poses no health and safety risk to the local…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – On Wednesday, Cindy Strange and her dog Jax were out on a walk at Bear Creek Trail in Superior, when Jax came across something toxic. “We were at the trail and right over there where that little mound is, I saw Jax grab a piece of something blue,” Cindy Strange says. What Jax found was rodent poison,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday marked Day 3 of clean-up and repair efforts after a major roof collapse at the Miller Hill Mall. Crews were again on scene Thursday working to remove a lot of snow off that roof. FOX 21 observed snow removal beyond the area of the collapse near the Applebee’s entrance. A crane was also removing snow above…
DULUTH, Minn. — More snow, more problems Thursday with at least two more structures in Duluth dealing with roofing issues just days after the Miller Hill Mall’s roof collapsed. Michaels, and arts and craft store, is the latest Duluth business to temporarily close because of roof damage from heavy wet snow. St. Louis County Public Works maintenance facility Construction crews…
Superior, Wisc. It’s generally not someone you want to call, a tow truck, but it needs to be done. That’s the case for law enforcement as well, when there’s a crash and the vehicles need to be towed away. The four tow companies that work with the City of Superior say they need more money to tow the vehicles for…
Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Mayor Emily Larson has officially proclaimed this week as AmeriCorps Week in the city, and Thursday she celebrated with members of the group at city hall. In the Duluth area, AmeriCorps has approximately 100 people who help at more than 75 different sites. The work of the various parts of AmeriCorps touch many different areas. In…
Proctor, Minn. — Three cities that refer to themselves as “the communities on the hill” spoke at the Hermantown chamber luncheon on Thursday. Hermantown, Proctor and Rice Lake are the three cities. The mayors from two of the cities were on hand to talk about where their cities stand today and what’s ahead. The mayor of Rice Lake was sick and…
