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US Boosting Military Presence In Europe Amid Russia Threat

MADRID (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. will significantly expand its military presence in Europe, the latest example of how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reshaped plans for the continent’s security and prompted a reinvestment in NATO. Among the changes will be a permanent U.S. garrison in Poland, for the first time creating an enduring American foothold on the…

Duluth Man In Custody With Alleged Child Pornography Charges

DULUTH, Minn. — On Friday, Duluth Police reported a 50 year-old man is in custody after an investigation involving pornography. A search warrant was obtained after a Cybertip was received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. More than 20 electronic devices were seized during the search at the suspects residence in the 800 North block of 57th…

Duluth Police: Abortion Rights Protesters Were On Streets Illegally When Driver Got Stuck

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is sharing new details about an incident involving a driver in the middle of Monday’s Roe v. Wade protest downtown. The DPD estimates that up to 500 people were at the pro-choice march, and kept to the sidewalks until an hour later, when demonstrators starting walking on certain streets downtown. Then as protesters…

Duluth Area Outdoor Alliance Social

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Duluth Area Outdoor Alliance got together Tuesday at Earth Rider Brewery. The group is built up of people from different clubs around town that are based on outdoor recreation. Such groups include COGGS Mountain Bike Club, Superior Hiking Trail, and Horse Club. These events are a way for the group to get together socially to make…

Yellow Bike Coffee to Move Locations

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Today was full of mixed emotions for the owner of a popular coffee and sandwich shop in Hermantown that’s on the move. The Yellow Bike Coffee Shop off of the miller trunk highway closed the doors at its current spot it’s been in for five years as it transitions to a new location. The owner isn’t spilling…

Wisconsin Food Truck Serves Produce Straight from the Cattle

GRANTSBURG, WI. — A Wisconsin food truck brings farm-grown produce to the forks of the Grantsburg community. Brickfield Market is a family-owned food truck featuring menu items with beef and dairy from their own ‘Four Cubs Farm.’ Members of the Peterson family opened the food truck in April of this year. They serve sandwiches, tacos, burgers and more. In a…

UPDATE: Hibbing Man Charged With Murder For Death of Girlfriend

UPDATE (July 1, 5 p.m.) – St. Louis County prosecutors have charged a Hibbing man with murder in the second degree for the death of his girlfriend. Police arrested 46-year-old Eric James Jarvis after he called 911 early Tuesday morning. When police arrived, his girlfriend, 43-year-old Kari Jo Petrich was on the floor of the apartment. Officers said they could tell right…

Walz Vows To Defend Abortion Rights Against GOP Challenger

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tim Walz painted Republican challenger Scott Jensen as an extremist Tuesday as he vowed to protect abortion rights in Minnesota, one of the few Midwestern states where abortion is expected to remain legal. Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade has changed the dynamics of the election campaign in Minnesota, Walz said at a news conference. He…

Northwood Technical College Received Donations For New Mobile Welding Lab

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Northwood Technical College received a total of $90,000 in donations for their new mobile welding lab predicted to be up and running in early 2023. Cenovus Superior Refinery donated $50,000, while Enbridge Energy donated $40,000 for the campus to buy a generator that will fuel the welding lab. The college was able to buy the trailer for…

Surprise January 6th Committee Hearing

In this surprise hearing on Tuesday Cassidy Hutchinson, who was a special assistant and aide to former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows, provided her testimony. Hutchinson stated Meadows said, “things might get real real bad.” Giuliani also told her it was going to be “a great day” and “we’re going to the Capitol.” This was the 6th hearing and…

Macron Says Russia Can’t Win In Ukraine After Strike On Mall

KREMENCHUK, Ukraine (AP) — France’s president said Tuesday that Russia “cannot and should not win” in Ukraine, voicing the West’s continued support for Kyiv following Moscow’s horrific missile attack on a shopping mall that underscored the war’s terrible toll on civilians. Ukrainian leaders denounced the strike, which killed 18 in the central city of Kremenchuk, as a war crime and a…

50 Migrants Found Dead In Abandoned Trailer In San Antonio

UPDATE: Fifty people died after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer in the sweltering Texas heat, one of the worst tragedies to claim the lives of migrants smuggled across the border from Mexico to the U.S. More than a dozen people had been taken to hospitals, including four children. SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Forty-six people were found dead after being abandoned…

‘Abortion Is Healthcare’: Roe V. Wade Protest In Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.– As rallies against the Roe v. Wade overturn continue on, in the United States, people in Duluth held their own protest outside of the Women’s Care Center, a clinic that provides consultations and support for expecting mothers. It does not offer abortions. The protest was organized by a group called the Northwood’s Socialist Collective. People lined part of…

New Java Mobile Truck Hits Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.– “I love that we’re able to bring coffee as an art form, as an enjoyable experience to people,” Owner of Portage Coffee Camper, Bo Brallier, said. A new mobile coffee shop is now open in Duluth where you can get a caffeine fix on the go. Portage Coffee Camper, a family run business owned by northland couple, is…

Vietnam Veteran Exhibit Travels to the Northland

DULUTH, Minn. — A replica wall of the Vietnam memorial in Washington D.C. travelled to Chisholm last week. The monument is known as the ‘Wall That Heals.’ The replica is brought across the country so that Vietnam veterans and their families can see it without getting on a plane. The wall that heals’ exhibit includes a three-quarter scale replica of the…

Twin Ports Interchange Project Extends Completion Date

DULUTH, Minn. — The Twin Ports Interchange Project is moving forward with shovel-ready projects to utilize new federal funding. Construction on the Miller Coffee Creek Box Culvert has been completed and the interchange project will pursue now pursue new work. The Trunk Highway 53 bridges will be under construction, along with Garfield Avenue and 1-535 interstate. The project estimate is…

Minnesota Red Cross Offering Flood Recovery Help

DULUTH, Minn. — Those up north around the International Falls area and Kabetogama Lake are still dealing with massive issues from the Rainy River Basin flooding. The Minnesota Red Cross is reminding residents that the organization is there to help and they are just a text or phone call away. Red Cross says besides cleanup, it can help residents in…

Jan. 6 Panel Calls Surprise Hearing To Present New Evidence

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 panel is calling a surprise hearing this week to present evidence it says it recently obtained, raising expectations of new bombshells in the sweeping investigation into the Capitol insurrection. The hearing scheduled for 1 p.m. on Tuesday comes after Congress left Washington for a two-week recess. Lawmakers on the panel investigating the Jan. 6,…

Supreme Court’s Abortion Ruling Sets Off New Court Fights

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The fall of Roe v. Wade shifted the battleground over abortion to courthouses around the country Monday, as one side sought quickly to enact statewide bans and the other tried to block or at least delay such measures. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Friday to end constitutional protection for abortion opened the gates for a wave of litigation…

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Mohamed Noor Released From Prison

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor was released from prison on Monday morning after serving just over three years for the death of 911 caller Justine Damond Ruszczyk. Noor shot and killed Justine Ruszczyk Damond in July 2017 after she had called police to report a possible sexual assault behind her home. When Damond approached the squad in the alleyway…

Minnesota Reports First Case Of Monkeypox

(FOX 9) – Minnesota has reported its first case of monkeypox, and state health officials are investigating. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) on Monday reported a presumptive case of monkeypox virus infection in an adult in the Twin Cities, a news release said. Initial testing was done on Saturday at MDH’s lab and confirmatory testing is being done at the U.S. Centers…

Annual Park Point Art Fair Comes To Town

DULUTH, Minn.– Artisans and vendors lined the streets on Park Point for the 50th annual Park Point Art Fair. While strolling along the sidewalk, over 100 northland artists set up their tents to showcase their craft. Featuring different jewelers, woodwork, pottery, and more. The art fair also offered live performances, and food trucks. Despite the rain, Duluthians flocked to support…

‘Taste Of Greece’ Weekend Comes To A Close

DULUTH, Minn.– “Taste of Greece” festival was held at Marshall Highschool this weekend. People from all over the community came out to get a taste of Greek culture. A two day event that showcases traditional Greek cuisine, plus pastries, music, and dancing. Event organizers were excited to see Duluthians come out, and enjoy the festive atmosphere. “It’s been crazy. We…

WSCA Hosts Competition In Wisconsin

SUPERIOR, Wis.– Horse lovers hopped on their saddles at the Head of the Lakes Fair Grounds in Superior, for a day of friendly competition. Members from the Free Spirit Riders Saddle Club, and the Western Saddle Clubs Association, hosted a variety of different competitions to show off their horses. For them, it’s all about getting outside and having fun with…

Punk Rock Concert Held To Support Reproductive Rights In Minnesota

DULUTH, Minn.– Duluthians gather at Chester Park to listen to live music in support of reproductive rights, and its access in Minnesota “I really think that it’s important, that especially being one of the only states left in the Midwest that has accessible abortion care,” Concert singer, Emma Jeanne, said. Friday’s Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe V. Wade, means…

Hoops Brewing Celebrates Their 5th Birthday

DULUTH, Minn.– Hoops Brewing in Canal Park is celebrating their 5th birthday since opening in 2017. The celebrations ran during their regular hours, consisting of a fun filled day for the whole family. Activities included live music from Cosmic Honey, and raffles with prizes from places like Duluth Pack. They are excited to bring everyone together to celebrate their big…

AICHO’s Food & Arts Market Come Back For Their 2nd Year

DULUTH, Minn.– The Indigenous Food and Art Markets, held by AICHO, has come back for its second year. Showcasing local American Indian and BIPOC food producers and artists. Each market will hold up to 25 different vendors. These markets are all an effort to grow the Indigenous and BIPOC economy in Duluth, and bring the community together. “When we have…

Rhubarb Fest Returns For 2022

DULUTH, Minn.– Saturday saw the 17th annual Rhubarb Festival takes place in Duluth. Thousands flocked to the Holy Rosary Campus of Stella Maris Academy to get their yearly fix of everything rhubarb. Muffins, burritos, jellies, brats, lemonade, and pies were all served up. The festival is put on by chum to raise money for the work they do fighting homelessness,…

29th Annual Taste of Greece Festival Set to Return

DULUTH, Minn. – The Taste of Greece Festival returns this Saturday for it’s 29th year. The festival put on by the Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church is a way for the church to share their faith and culture with the community. The two day event will include Greek food like homemade pastries and traditional Greek dancing from the group…

The Return Of Ribfest

DULUTH, Minn.– The Lake Superior Ribfest returned Friday to Bayfront Festival Park. Put on by Twin Ports Entertainment, this was the third year of the fest and featured a variety of ribs to try with flavors that include deep south bourbon as well as pineapple and teriyaki. Admission for the event was free and beside from ribs visitors could also…

Duluthians React To The Roe V. Wade Supreme Court Overturn

DULUTH, Minn.– After nearly 50 years, the Supreme Court decided to overturn Roe V Wade, allowing states to ban abortions. Minnesota remains one of the states that will keep abortions legal. Northlanders stand on both sides of the issues. In Duluth, a Pro-Life rally took place outside of the Civic Center. They are thankful for the outcome of the Supreme…

Roe v. Wade Overturned: What Now?

NORTHLAND– Roe v. Wade has been overturned by the Supreme Court. What does this mean for women’s abortion rights? Well, it depends on the state they reside in. For the last 50 years, roe permitted abortions during the first two trimesters of pregnancy. Now, individual states have the power to set their own abortion laws. Many states will be outlawing…

Juul Seeks To Block FDA Ban On E-Cigarette Sales In US

(AP) — Juul on Friday asked a federal court to block a government order to stop selling its electronic cigarettes. The e-cigarette maker asked the court to pause what it calls an “extraordinary and unlawful action” by the Food and Drug Administration that would require it to immediately halt its business. The company filed an emergency motion with the U.S….

Congress Sends Landmark Gun Violence Compromise To Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House sent President Joe Biden the most wide-ranging gun violence bill Congress has passed in decades on Friday, a measured compromise that at once illustrates progress on the long-intractable issue and the deep-seated partisan divide that persists. The Democratic-led chamber approved the election-year legislation on a mostly party-line 234-193 vote, capping a spurt of action prompted by voters’…

Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade; States Can Ban Abortion

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday’s outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. The decision, unthinkable just a few years ago, was the culmination of decades of efforts by abortion…

Coffee Conversation: AICHO Hosting Indigenous Food And Art Market Saturday

DULUTH, Minn. — The American Indian Community Housing Organization known as AICHO is hosting it’s indigenous food and art market Saturday in Duluth. Nearly two dozen vendors will be there – farmers, artists, authors, community organizations, and entrepreneurs. Organizers joined Dan Hanger on Fox 21 Friday morning saying the free event is all about finding a sense of community among…