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Annual Pride Fest Comes Back to Bayfront Festival Park

DULUTH, Minn.– “Happy Pride,” Valerie Langer, who is celebrating her first year at pride, said. Bayfront Festival Park was packed with live music, good vibes, and thousands of smiling faces for the 36th annual Pride festival. For first time Pride festival goer Valerie Langer, this event showed her how accepted she was into the LGBTQ+ community and made her feel…

Update on the Chisholm Officer-Involved Shooting Resulting in Death

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,…

Glensheen’s Formal Garden Reopens Once Again

DULUTH, Minn.– Glensheen’s formal garden officially reopened on Friday after a year of reconstruction and restoration. With the support from legislators and construction staff, Glensheen was able to use part of a 4 million dollar bonding proposal to do a complete teardown and rebuild. They brought the planting plan back to what they call the period of significance. The public,…

Glensheen’s Formal Garden Back Open To The Public

Glensheen's formal garden officially reopened today after a year of reconstruction and restoration.

DULUTH, Minn. — Glensheen’s formal garden officially reopened today after a year of reconstruction and restoration. With the support from legislators and construction staff, Glensheen was able to use part of a 4 million dollar bonding proposal to do a complete teardown and rebuild. They brought the planting plan back to what they call the period of significance. The public…

Duluth’s Warrior Brewing Releases New Bourbon Ale

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…

Superior Ballroom Transitions to Event Center

DULUTH, MN – Superior Ballroom Dance Studio held an open house on Thursday to announce the grand opening as an event center. They are celebrating their 10 year anniversary by making their 2000 square foot ballroom available to more people as an event venue. After purchasing the building in 2018, the owner has invested in updating Norway Hall and is…

Apple River Stabbing: Wisconsin Judge Rules Nicolae Miu Will Stand Trial

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…

Biden Seeks $47B For Ukraine, COVID-19, Monkeypox, Disasters

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is asking Congress to provide more than $47 billion in emergency dollars that would go toward the war in Ukraine, the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing monkeypox outbreak and help for recent natural disasters in Kentucky and other states. The request, which comes as lawmakers are preparing to return to Washington and…

Lower US Job Gain In August Could Aid Fed’s Inflation Fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added a healthy number of jobs last month, yet slowed their hiring enough to potentially help the Federal Reserve in its fight to reduce raging inflation. The economy gained 315,000 jobs in August, a still-solid figure that pointed to an economy that remains resilient despite rising interest rates, high inflation and sluggish consumer spending. Friday’s report from the government also…

UMD Staff and Students Respond to Teacher Shortage

DULUTH, Minn.– “It is very important to invest in teachers,” Education Department Head at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, Eric Torres, said. “Teacher deserve respect. Teachers deserve to be treated with dignity because the work that they do is hard and needs to be recognized and paid accordingly.” The national teacher shortage was addressed on Wednesday by first lady Jill Biden…

Cheers to Chester

DULUTH, Minn.– Bent Paddle and Ski Hut teamed up Thursday night for the “Cheers to Chester” fundraising event supporting Chester bowl. Ski Hut has been a longtime support of Chester Bowl and donated 30 thousand dollars to the cause, adding to the total of what’s being raised this evening. The funds will be used to continue programming at the ski…

Stepping On Up Opening a New Overnight Space

DULUTH, Minn.– Stepping On Up is partnering with CHUM to open a new overnight space soon for those who may be living in their car. Stepping On Up is planning to open a Safe Bay. A space that will provide those living in a vehicle a secure place to sleep and access to a bathroom. It will also have as…

Superior School District Welcomes Students Back to School

SUPERIOR, Wisc.–The halls were full at Great Lake Elementary School today. Kids and staff were all excited to get back to what they’ve been missing for a couple years–mainly a sense of things being back to normal after the heavy disruption of COVID. Great Lake Principal Ryan Haroldson said, “It feels normal. As I was walking through classrooms this morning,…

MNA Announces Strike For 15K Nurses, Hospitals Say Strike Is Illegal After Protocols Not Followed

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…

Teachers Prepare their Classrooms for Students to Return

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…

Biden’s Prime-Time Speech: Trumpism Threatens Democracy

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will sound an alarm Thursday night about what he views as “extremist” threats to American democracy from the restive forces of Trumpism, aiming to reframe the November elections as part of an unceasing battle for the “soul of the nation.” Nearly two years after he defeated Donald Trump, it’s a reprise of Biden’s 2020 campaign…

A Rundown Of Duluth-Superior Pride Events

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…

Wisconsin Boy To Waive Hearing In 10-Year-Old Girl’s Death

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) — A 14-year-old Wisconsin boy accused of killing a 10-year-old girl after luring her off a trail by suggesting they explore surrounding woods plans to waive his right to a preliminary hearing Thursday. The boy’s attorney has submitted a letter to the court in Chippewa County saying the teen waives his right to the hearing in which…

Man Arrested After Burglarizing Duluth Business

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…

Minnesota Nurses Association Announces Historic Strike Of 15K Nurses

(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…

Overdose Remembrance and Awareness Event

SUPERIOR, Wis. – August 31st is international Overdose Awareness Day. It’s a day to remember and grieve those who have been lost to addiction and overdose. On Wednesday, the people of Superior came together at Billings Park to address addiction in the community. “As of August, we have lost 13 people, just here in Superior to overdose. We need to…

AICHO Backpack Giveaway

DULUTH, Minn. – With the school year right around the corner, AICHO held their first ever back to school drive. At 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, over 100 backpacks were distributed to the community. Due to the large turnout, the supply of backpacks ran out within the first nine minutes. Backpacks included such supplies as crayons, glue, markers, and binders. “To…

Korner Stores Providing New Technology with Gas Pumps

SUPERIOR, Wis.–A gas station and convenience store in Superior’s “Allouez” neighborhood, is providing new technology at the pump. The Allouez Korner Store is owned by Derek Medved and he says the new pumps are state-of-the-art, touchscreen only, and much larger than any previous screen style. They were making other improvements and figured–‘Why not go all out’? Korner Store owner Derek…

LSC Health Center Holds Free Narcan Training Event

SUPERIOR, WI. — In honor of Overdose Awareness Day, the Lake Superior Community Health Center held a free Narcan training event. The event was open to the public, free of cost. Registered nurse, Jessica Campbell, taught people how to administer nasal Narcan. Which she says is the easiest form of Narcan to administer. “So typically, first responders aren’t the ones…

Duluth holds a Proclamation of Overdose Awareness Day

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…

Homeland Security Provides School Safety Tips For Parents

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…

Deadly Bird Flu Returns To Midwest Earlier Than Expected

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…

Fundraiser for WE Health Clinic

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Thirsty Pagan Brewing hosted a fundraiser Tuesday for a clinic that offers reproductive and sexual health services, including abortions. The WE Health Clinic is based in Duluth, the city that has seen both pro-life and pro-choice demonstrations this summer after Roe v. Wade was overturned. While the WE Health Clinic also offers other services like breast and…

Coffee Conversation: ‘Water Is Life Festival’ Sept. 4

DULUTH, Minn. — The Water Is Life Festival is coming up Sunday, Sept. 4 at Bayfront Festival Park. One of the many musicians playing at the event, David Huckfelt, stopped by the morning show to talk about the mission behind the event and what to expect! Check out his interview and songs below, and click here for more info. on…

Neighborhood Youth Services Finds a New Home

DULUTH, Minn. – A barbeque and open house celebration was held in honor of Neighborhood Youth Services joining the Family Freedom Center. The Hills Youth and Family Services closed its doors in 2021 and since, Neighborhood Youth Services has been without a permanent home. The Family Freedom Center took over the Neighborhood Youth Services program on August 1st after months…

US Clears Updated COVID Boosters Targeting Newest Variants

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Wednesday authorized its first update to COVID-19 vaccines, booster doses that target today’s most common omicron strain. Shots could begin within days. The move by the Food and Drug Administration tweaks the recipe of shots made by Pfizer and rival Moderna that already have saved millions of lives. The hope is that the modified boosters will blunt yet…

Opening Week for “Duluth’s Best Bread” Downtown Bakery

DULUTH, Minn. — It’s officially opening week for the second location of “Duluth’s Best Bread.” The beloved bakery originates in West Duluth. Now, owners have opened a second shop downtown, on 120 E Superior Street. There are new additions to the menu, including; the Nutella Croissant and the Crunchy Munchkin Cookie. You can place your order in English, German, or…

US Consumers More Confident In August As Gas Prices Dip

WASHINGTON (AP) — Following three straight monthly declines, U.S. consumer confidence rebounded in August as inflation moderated and gas prices fell. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose in August to 103.2 from 95.3 in July. The business research group’s present situation index — which measures consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions —…

Young Cloquet Man Is Dead After Motorcycle Crash

CLOQUET, Minn. — A 26 year-old motorcyclist from Cloquet is dead after a crash with a small vehicle. According to the Cloquet Police Department, they responded to an accident at 11:05 p.m. Monday on Carlton Avenue and 22nd Street in Cloquet. Officers say the crash involved a small red sport-utility vehicle and the motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle had…

Coffee Conversation: MN Moder, Pinnacle Pointe Studio

DULUTH, Minn. — Zachary Moder, of MN Moder, is a Duluth artist who showcased his rapping skills on the morning show Wednesday. Moder was also joined by the owner of Pinnacle Pointe Studios in Duluth, Anthony Miller, to talk about how that business is helping all levels of artists — both local, like Moder, and others out of the area….

Student Loan Relief Limited For Many By US Drug War’s Legacy

(AP) — President Joe Biden says he hopes his proposal to forgive federal student loans will narrow the nation’s racial wealth gap. But a generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden’s plan: the Pell Grant program. As part of the “war on drugs” — a consequential, anti-crime legislative agenda that Biden championed as…

Coffee Conversation: Duluth-Superior Pride Festival Preview

DULUTH, Minn. — Members of the Duluth-Superior Pride Committee stopped by the morning show Tuesday to preview the Mayor’s Reception, festival, parade and more! Click the video for the conversation, and click here to see a rundown of family friendly pride events happening through Sunday. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Duluth Public Schools ‘Back to School Bash’ at Bayfront

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Public Schools has nine different elementary schools and on Monday, the entire district came together to prepare for this year’s school year. “I think it’s great to get the whole community together, all of the schools so kids can meet kids from other schools and just enjoy the whole community,” local parent, Reed Bergman says. Families…

AAA: Some MN Drivers Admit To Speeding, Being Distracted In School Zones

MINNESOTA — A new study from AAA is shedding light on how dangerous some drivers are acting in school zones. The company surveyed some Minnesota drivers. 34% admitted to going over the speed limit in active school zones, and 23% said they were distracted by their phones in those areas. AAA recommends that of course, you put down the phone…