DULUTH, Minn. — Summer fun doesn’t always have to be on an electronic device, right? Scott Friedland, shopkeeper at Timeless Toys in Chicago, joined Dan Hanger on the morning show to give some fun summer toy ideas for indoors and outdoors. Click the video for five ideas and see below for more details. Top Secret Mission Set $14.99 Solve the…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo supermarket where 10 Black people were killed by a white gunman is set to reopen its doors to the public Friday, two months after the racist attack. A moment of silence and prayer will be held Thursday at Tops Friendly Market to honor the victims, employees and community impacted by the May 14 mass shooting, with a…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s BWCA day and to celebrate, Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness hosted an educational event over at the Bagley Nature Center. The event was all about bringing a piece of the Boundary Waters to a local park with the hope of connecting people to nature. Attendees were taught a bit about the Boundary Waters, how to…
DULUTH, Minn.– All eyes were on Duluth’s newly appointed City Councilor, Hannah Alstead, who was officially sworn into office Wednesday at City Hall. Hannah was joined with Council President Arik Forsman, and Mayor Emily Larson during her ceremony. The City Council voted Alstead to fill the vacant 4th District seat on Monday. Which was once held by the late Renee…
DULUTH, Minn.– The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has officially appointed David McMillan as the interim chancellor at the University of Minnesota – Duluth. In a 9-2 vote on Wednesday the former U of M regent was appointed for a two-year term. University employees are excited for the opportunity to work with the former bulldog. “I’m just so excited…
DULUTH, Minn.–Wednesday Allete’s Minnesota Power Company held a grand opening for it’s reimagined Lake Superior Plaza, that sits right in front of the company’s headquarters in the heart of downtown. The space is located on the corner of Lake Avenue and Superior Street and it’s fully equipped with benches and tables, a green space, and a new added entrance on…
DULUTH, Minn — Sidewalk Days took over the streets of Duluth today. This 3-day event showcases nearly 100 vendors and attracts more than four thousand people each year. It’s a booming event for downtown businesses, but what happens when they pack up, head back inside, and return to their day to day sales? According to Ed Barbo, owner of Ed Barbo’s…
DULUTH, Minn. — Today, kids from the Red Cliff community helped paint the Chief Buffalo Mural Project at Gitchi-Ode’ Akiing Park. The project features a maze of murals near the Lakewalk, hand-crafted by artists and local community members. Each wall tells the story of Chief Buffalo, while also highlighting the Indigenous community in a contemporary light. Lead coordinator of the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Downtown Duluth’s Sidewalk Days kicked off today with the 14th annual Sidewalk Shuffle. This 5k race helps the local YMCA raise money for community projects. People of the ages six and older were able to run alone. The course is was an out and back, heading East up the shore along the Lakewalk. It is a family-friendly…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A court ruling that struck down most of Minnesota’s restrictions on abortion as unconstitutional will speed the process for clinics and patients, though providers are still studying all the implications of how the landscape will change as a result. Two key points of Monday’s ruling are expected to have the most immediate impacts. Judge Thomas Gilligan overturned Minnesota’s mandatory 24-hour waiting…
UPDATE (July 13, 4 p.m.) — The 16 year-old juvenile boy responsible for a shooting in Cloquet has been charged. According to the Carlton County Attorney’s Office, the boy has been charged with multiple felony crimes, including second degree assault. ORIGINAL POST: CLOQUET, Minn. — A juvenile boy is in custody after Cloquet police say he was responsible for a…
JERUSALEM (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday opened his first visit to the Mideast since taking office by offering anxious Israeli leaders strong reassurances of his determination to stop Iran’s growing nuclear program, saying he’d be willing to use force “as a last resort.” The president’s comments came in an interview with Israel’s Channel 12 taped before he left Washington and…
(FOX 9) – The University of Minnesota Board of Regents voted 9-2 on Wednesday to hire former regent and utility executive Dave McMillan for a two-year term as the Duluth campus’ interim chancellor after a contentious debate and opposition from legislative Republicans, who alleged a conflict of interest. Regents James Farnsworth and Darrin Rosha voted no. By the same margin, the board…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin doctor has purchased two clinical buildings in northern Illinois where he plans to offer abortion pills as early as this week at one location and surgical abortions within six months at the other site. The move comes after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned federal abortion rights last month. That led abortion providers in Wisconsin…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Surging prices for gas, food and rent catapulted U.S. inflation to a new four-decade peak in June, further pressuring households and likely sealing the case for another large interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve, with higher borrowing costs to follow. Consumer prices soared 9.1% compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, the biggest yearly increase…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Public Library welcomed the Titambe West African Dance Ensemble as part of their Kaleidoscope Series on Tuesday. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
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DULUTH, Minn. — A dog named Tuffy who was featured on FOX 21 has landed his new family after being found starving to death in Cloquet in February. Owner Chandelle Cannon of Duluth said Tuffy continues to gain weight, is much more energetic and is even down to one medication for his gallbladder. “I thought about fostering, but I was…
DULUTH, Minn. — Grab your sunscreen and head downtown tomorrow for the kickoff of the annual Sidewalk Days event. This is downtown Duluth’s biggest summer shopping festival of the year showcasing nearly 100 vendors and attracting more than four thousand residents and tourists each year. The 3-day event will take place along superior street from lake avenue to 5th avenue…
DULUTH, Minn. — Many of us rely on propane and natural gas to heat our homes and live our lives, but safety is always an important part. That’s true for homeowners, delivery crews, and firefighters. That’s why the Duluth Fire Department and the Superior Fuel Company are working together over the next four days. Firefighters are making sure they understand…
DULUTH, Minn. – “We’re exposing some kids to outdoor experiences that might never get that opportunity. So, hopefully each one of these kids who does this gets a new appreciation for being outside,” Duluth Police Department Sergeant, Mike Lafontaine says. The Duluth Police Department is putting on their Take a Kid Fishing program once again this summer. Every Tuesday the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The second stop of the Summer of Jobs tour started at Essentia where discussion pertained to the need for health care workers, followed by a job shadow of a sterile processing technician, and ended with a roundtable at City Hall to talk about untapped labor markets. “This is a time when we have the fifth tightest market…
This picture was taken from Lake Superior Zoo’s Facebook page July 12. DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Zoo announced in a Facebook post, their female African Lion Lily has passed away Tuesday. After very quickly becoming lethargic and losing her appetite the veterinary staff sedated her and performed a full exam over the week. The initial findings indicated a…
(FOX 9) – For years, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has been a way for people with suicidal thoughts to get help. But a big change could soon make it easier for Minnesotans in crisis to connect with the hotline. “What happens isn’t going to change. If you call, someone will be able to talk to you. If you call from Minnesota,…
This is the 7th January 6th Committee Hearing including details of a meeting that occurred late at night at the White House. It involved Trump’s outside lawyers suggesting the military seize state voting machines in a last-ditch effort pursuing his false claims of voter fraud before the attack on the capitol. The committee is investigating many far-right extremists that came…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Tuesday that it killed a leader of the Islamic State group in Syria in a drone strike. U.S. Central Command said in a news release that Maher al-Agal was killed Tuesday and an unidentified senior official in the Islamic State group was seriously injured. The Pentagon said there were no civilian casualties, though it wasn’t possible…
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DULUTH, Minn.–If you or someone you know has a kid who love animals and art, there’s a summer day camp opportunity just for them. Animal Allies offers several summer camp options but this week’s session is focused on animals and art. This specific camp option is targeted to kids ages ten and up and they are able to spend most…
RAINY LAKE, Minn. — Water levels are finally receding on rainy lake, and the National Weather Service plans to end the flood warning today. Rainy Lake water levels are expected to decline 10-12 inches from now until July 15. Although, heavier than expected rainfall on the lake would slow the rate of decline. In an interview with homeowner on Rainy…
PROCTOR, Minn. – Rogue Eagle, a new mini golf course in Proctor is now open after two years of work. “It’s a great summer activity when you’re looking for an inexpensive way to have fun with your family,” said Annie Pollard, visiting the course from Cloquet. The 18 hole course allows for a variety of challenges, stories, and fun for…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Parks and Rec department is partnering with the Duluth Public Library this summer to put on Story and Play events throughout the community. This is their second year of doing this and it takes place every Monday during the summer for kids in the community to come and hear stories as well as play at…
DULUTH, Minn. — In the first half of 2022, Duluth has seen 22 incidents involving guns where police were called out, and the Duluth police chief is concerned with how much higher the numbers could get if the trajectory continues. This figure and the rest of the statistics for this story, are not including suicides. “When we have legal guns…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Monday told hospitals that they “must” provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk, saying federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban the procedure without any exceptions following the Supreme Court’s decision to end a constitutional right to abortion. The Department of Health…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday declined to delay the upcoming trial of Steve Bannon, a one-time adviser to former President Donald Trump who faces contempt of Congress charges after refusing for months to cooperate with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Bannon is still scheduled to go on trial next week despite telling the House committee…
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, a pharmaceutical company has asked for permission to sell a birth control pill over the counter in the U.S. HRA Pharma’s application on Monday sets up a high-stakes decision for health regulators amid legal and political battles over women’s reproductive health. The company says the timing was unrelated to the Supreme Court’s recent decision overturning…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you are frequently around the Lakeside neighborhood near Woodland Avenue you may need to think about an alternate route. Construction for a new roundabout will begin July 18 on the intersection of Glenwood Street, Snively Road, and Jean Duluth Road, right next to Lakeview Covenant Church. Work was originally set to begin this week, however the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A judge declared many of Minnesota’s restrictions on abortion unconstitutional on Monday, including the state’s mandatory 24-hour waiting period and a requirement that both parents be notified before a minor can get an abortion. Ramsey County District Judge Thomas Gilligan also struck down Minnesota’s requirements that only physicians can perform abortions and that abortions after…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department says a pedestrian died when hit by a car Sunday night. The incident happened about 11:15 p.m. Police identified the victim as 39 year-old Jessica Jimenez. Police say she was walking on Glenwood Street when a car driving eastbound hit her approaching Old Howard Mill Road. The department says the driver was a…
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PROCTOR, Minn.– “We had this opportunity to ask the Twins to host one of the camps up here, and you know, it’s been a process over the last few months to put together, get the right date, but we’re glad to see that we could figure out a day. A nice day to say the least, here in Northern Minnesota,…
DULUTH, Minn.– The moms of Duluth got to enjoy a Sunday morning workout at Ursa Minor Sunday. Fit4Mom Twin Ports, held a Hustle and Hops themed workshop for adults only with workouts tailored for women going through different stages of pregnancy and motherhood. It gives moms, and soon to be moms, the chance to hang out, get moving, and most…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– The Lake Superior Rose Society brought back their annual rose show for the first time since 2019. The L.S.R.S is a group that enjoys to grow, learn, and share their love of roses. This show gives the members a chance to showcase their flowers, and participate in a little friendly competition. With the rose being a diverse flower,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is hosting a “celebration” of a new bipartisan law meant to reduce gun violence that, after just 16 days in effect, already has been overshadowed by yet another mass shooting. The bill, passed after recent gun rampages in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, incrementally toughens requirements for young people to buy guns, denies firearms to more domestic…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – After nearly dying on the water, a lifelong boater in Hennepin County is now behind a push to prevent what happened to him from happening to others. Jack Doty had hypothermia back in April after he fell off his boat and spent an hour in the cold water of Lake Minnetonka; a near death experience that the 47-year-old…
CARLTON, Minn.– “We have all natural strawberries. You can eat these right out of the field. There’s no pesticides on them, and they are just fabulous berries,” Spectrum Strawberry Farm co-owner, Steve Schulstrom, said. Over 400 cars lines up at 9 a.m. Saturday morning in Carlton, for the 5th annual Spectrum Farm Strawberry berry picking event. People coming from all…
DULUTH, Minn.– There were more boats in the Twin Ports today as the 62nd annual Duluth International Rowing Regatta took place at Park Point on Saturday. With over 300 rowers from 12 clubs throughout Minnesota, Michigan, and Manitoba, the lake was filled with excitement. After two years of not being able to row because of COVID, the racers were ready…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has announced when and where two public meetings are taking place this month as part of the Chief of Police hiring process. The first will be on July 20 at the Harrison Community Center starting at 5. The second will be on July 26 at the Portman Community Center starting at noon. Each meeting…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Two Harbors is busier than usual this weekend as they hold their annual Heritage Days. The event takes place the first weekend following the Fourth of July holiday. For 2022, activities got underway Thursday, July 7, and will continue through Sunday, July 10. They include two parades, an arts/crafts fair, stage entertainment, and a street dance….
DULUTH, Minn.– When Minnesota passed a bill on July 1st that legalized cannabis edibles and THC-infused beverages. Some Duluth companies were excited to make use of this new law. Others, not so much. This new bill allows up to 5 milligrams of hemp-sourced THC in edibles, the main intoxicating compound found in cannabis. Despite the progress made through this bill,…
DULUTH, Minn.– Fourth Fest was canceled on the fourth due to bad weather, but that didn’t stop the fireworks from coming to Bayfront Friday night. Gates opened at 4 p.m. today for “Eighth Fest.” Brining in a variety of food vendors, music, and of course fireworks. People from all over the community came out to spend time with their friends…
