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All-Ages Pride Themed Drag Show Brings Supporters and Protestors to Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Flame held an all-ages drag show to wrap up pride weekend. The show brought in both supporters and protestors. This is the second kid-friendly drag show the flame has put on and featured performances from kids, drag queens, and kings. Performers lip-synced to popular songs while dressed up in costumes such as Disney Princesses. Peter…

Superior Labor Day

SUPERIOR, Wis. – It was more than Labor Day for Superior, as Fourth of July festivities postponed due to that holiday’s weather were brought back to Barkers Island Monday. Along with the car and motorcycle show and fireworks, Superior decided to extend pride weekend by adding a family-friendly drag show to the roster. Organizers say the show is put on…

Duluth Labor Day Picnic Brings Laborers Together

DULUTH, Minn. – Labor Day means different things to different people across the country. Here in the Northland, there is no Labor Day without the word labor. That solidarity was on full display Monday at Bayfront Festival Park. The annual event is hosted by the Duluth Central Labor Body. Whether you like food or politicians, it was the place to be….

Knowing Your Neighbors: Mama T’s Smokin’ Eats

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Here in the Northland we are always looking for a new place to eat. Now a literal “family” has taken over the restaurant space in Superior that was once The Hacienda. We introduce you to the new menu, and the new name–Mama T’s Smokin’ Eats. Fox 21 photojournalist Nathaniel LeCapitaine shows us more. Categories: Business, Knowing Your Neighbor,…

Mckenzies Bar and Grill Puts State Fair-Like Food on Menu

HERMANTOWN, Minn.–Been craving State Fair food but haven’t been able to get to the fairgrounds? A local bar and grill can help satisfy your cravings! Mckenzie’s Bar and Grill have decided to embrace the love for fried food. Since the end of August they’ve been serving different types of dishes that are typically served as fair food. According to a…

A Labor Day Tradition: Cloquet Labor Day Parade

CLOQUET, Minn. – Labor Day is the final holiday of the summer season, and people across the Northland are getting out to enjoy a beautiful weather day with a wide range of events. That included the traditional activities in Cloquet, kicked off by an annual parade. Fox 21 photojournalist Adam Jagunich was there and shows us how it went this year….

The Northern Lights: One of Mother Nature’s Greatest Spectacles

DULUTH, MN – Throughout the year, we are treated here in the Northland with one of Mother Nature’s greatest visual displays, the northern lights, or, aurora borealis.  Typically, one would have to take a drive up the North Shore from Duluth hoping that it is worth the drive.  This weekend we were spared the travel time and the northern lights…

2nd Annual “Ride For Cameron” Fundraiser

The fundraiser raised about $1,000 for Life Source.

STURGEON LAKE, Minn. — The 2nd Annual “Ride for Cameron” fundraiser took place this weekend raising about $1,000 for Life Source. A group all terrain vehicle ride took place in Sturgeon Lake to celebrate the life of a young boy named Cameron. The fundraiser is in honor of the 3 1/2 year-old boy who had a love of riding four…

Marcus Duluth Cinema Celebrates National Movie Day

DULUTH, Minn.– It was “National Cinema Day” across the nation, which meant movie tickets were only three dollars all day Saturday. For the first year ever the Marcus Duluth cinema joined in on the national trend. Tickets were selling out the door as locals swarmed in like flies to see the big screen, for a small price. Marcus Theatre employees…

The 31st Great Northern Classic Rodeo Comes to a Close

SUPERIOR, Wisc.– The people of Superior were saddling up for the last day of the 31st annual Great Northern Classic Rodeo. This year rounded up hundreds of people who wanted got a taste of what it meant to be a cowgirl or boy. The GNC Rodeo brought in three full days of events like bull riding, mutton bustin’, and calf…

Hundreds of People Come out to Celebrate at the Pride Parade

SUPERIOR, Wisc.– Hundreds of people lined Tower Avenue in Superior for the annual Duluth-Superior Pride Parade. Groups and organizations marched in solidarity on Sunday alongside the LGBTQ+ community. Showing their support by waving flags, dancing, and giving everyone a chance to show off their individuality however they see fit. “It just feels super safe, really great energy,” Byron Klimek, who…

‘Water is Life’ Festival Makes its Way to Bayfront

DULUTH, Minn.– “We wanted to have just a full throated, full hearted celebration of clean water, sustainability, and looking towards caring for our planet for future generations,” artistic director and performer at the ‘Water is Life Festival’, David Huckfelt, said. Northlanders made their way back to Bayfront for the ‘Water is Life’ festival hosted by Honor the Earth. Celebrating all…

Canadian Police: 10 dead, 15 Injured From Stabbings

REGINA, Saskatchewan (AP) — A series of stabbings in two communities in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan left 10 people dead and 15 wounded, authorities said Sunday. Police are looking for two suspects. The stabbings took place in multiple locations on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the village of Weldon, northeast of Saskatoon, police said. Rhonda Blackmore, the…

Shooting, Brawl At Minnesota State Fair Triggers Mass Crowd Panic, Exodus, And Early Closure

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – A person was shot during a brawl in the Midway section of the Minnesota State Fair Saturday night, triggering a mass panic and chaotic crowd rushing out of the area, resulting in the early closure of the fairgrounds. The Minnesota State Fair Police Department said that officers responded to a gunshot shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday…

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…