DULUTH, Minn.– As more and more events return to Duluth this summer, Northland gun enthusiasts were happy to know that one of their favorite events was coming back to the DECC. The 53rd annual Duluth Gun Show saw over 1,000 people make their way through over 200 tables of different guns and ammunition this weekend. One of the 62 vendors…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you’ve tried ordering an Uber or Lyft in Duluth recently, you may have noticed the “few drivers available” warning on the apps. It’s a national problem Americans are dealing with after the country has reopened for business, and there’s no telling how much longer it’s going to continue. Some college seniors in Duluth say that when…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Police are urging people to be smart before getting behind the wheel this summer after a drunken driver went airborne in downtown Duluth over the weekend. Just before 3 a.m. Saturday a car speeding in the Pickwick parking lot hit a grassy area and went into the air before crashing into a light pole along the sidewalk….
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Air and Aviation Expo came to a landing for the most successful year in its history. The Blue Angels were one of the biggest crowd -pleasers again this year. Thousands came through the Cirrus Aircraft hangar anxious to see the high flying acts and get back into big summer events again. Organizers say on Saturday they…
DULUTH, Minn.- It seemed everyone took advantage of the summer weather Sunday to get outside and enjoy some cold treats. St. Benedict’s Catholic Church off Arrowhead Road held an ice cream social. Families could build their own sundaes and play yard games. It’s part of the church’s 6-part summer event series. They say they’re excited not only to get together…
DULUTH, Minn.- Sunday kicked off the first ever Comic Book Road Show in Duluth, giving enthusiasts of vintage comic books, sports cards, toys and more a place to sell and share their collections – and experts say now is the time to sell. The Country Inn and Suites off Haines Road in Duluth played host to pop culture history, as…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota authorities are bracing for an extended wildfire season, saying the typical summer reprieve is looking more and more unlikely. Wildfires are typically at their worst in the spring and fall, slowing down in the summer when trees and plants are fully green and rain increases. But more than half of the state is experiencing drought conditions…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota’s top Democratic and Republican lawmakers have reached agreement on the highlights of a public safety bill after a contentious debate over police accountability. The deal was reached a day after former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison the death of George Floyd. Some details have yet to…
DULUTH, Minn. — A very important connection between Canal Park and the DECC has been temporarily shut down because of mechanical issues. We’re talking about the Minnesota Slip Bridge, which is also known to many locals as the “little blue bridge.” A city spokesperson says a brake on the bridge is not releasing properly. The bridge was pinned up Sunday….
DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday was a great day for foodies in the Northland as CHUM’S Rhubarb Fest made a comeback after last year. Organizers say thousands came through the parking lot of the Coppertop Church. 500 pounds of Rhubarb Brats were grilling and the pies were sold out pretty early we’re told. “Rhubarbara” stopped by, and there were also activities for…
DULUTH, Minn.- Healthcare workers and community members took up signs to picket up by Miller Hill Mall today as negotiations continue over Essentia Health’s contract with their employees. USW Local 9460 workers say a new contract was supposed to be negotiated last July but they haven’t gotten Essentia to the table until now. They are also pushing for higher wages,…
DULUTH, Minn.– Saturday some UMD students held an event to help address food access in one of Duluth’s “food desert” neighborhoods. In Morgan Park, UMD’s Land Lab program gave out free bell pepper and cherry tomato plants mature and ready to be put in the ground. The students hope to start a community garden in the area to teach more…
DULUTH, Minn.– Meat lovers are getting the weekend of their lives at Bayfront Park. After Ribfest on Friday the 2nd annual Bayfront Brat Fest served up some flavors Saturday. 13 different kinds of brats were available to taste from habanero mango to mac and cheese sponsored by several Midwest breweries. The event was split into two sessions during the day…
DULUTH, Minn.– The success of Grandma’s Marathon and the nice weather brought out one of the biggest turnouts for the Duluth Air Show in its history. “We had a great day for flying. Sometimes people think if it’s not blue skies it’s not going to be a good show. Honestly with the Blue Angels on a day like today they…
DULUTH, Minn- A 20-year-old male has been arrested for Driving Under the Influence following an early morning crash Saturday. According to a spokesperson with the Duluth Police Department, just before 3:00 a.m. this morning, a Duluth Police officer was on patrol near the 600 block of East Superior Street when he observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of the replica planes performing in the airshow is the B-25 Bomber Miss Mitchell. “This is our first airshow this summer. We couldn’t be happier to be here. The return to normalcy I know everybody appreciates,” Miss Mitchell Pilot, Janaka Bolduc says. It’s a plane that played a huge part in the allies victory during World…
DULUTH, Minn.- If you’re looking for something sweet, a new bakery opened up at Miller Hill Mall Thursday. Something Sweet by Maddie Lu specializes in macarons, cakes, and one-of-a-kind cupcakes. They even have pup-cakes for your furry friend. “So to work in an industry where people are happy coming to get cakes and cupcakes it’s almost like a hobby now…
DULUTH, Minn.– After more than a year, Bayfront Park got a taste of a busy summer with Grandma’s Marathon last weekend. This weekend, the tastings continue with participants trading their running shoes for some racks of ribs. Tents, vendors, and visitors filled Bayfront Park last weekend for the marathon. Now this weekend, it was tastier. The smell of barbeque filled…
DULUTH, Minn.– Two people were rescued from a late night house fire in Duluth last night. The call came in at midnight from witnesses reporting a house fully engulfed with flames. Firefighters discovered a large amount of fire on an exterior front porch. Police on scene reported two persons living in the home who made it out to the porch…
HAYWARD, Wisc.– The sights, sounds, and smells were incredible in Hayward as the town kicked off it’s annual Musky Fest. The festival is described as Hayward’s way of jump-starting summer, and with a beautiful day to encourage people from all over to stop by, it offers fun for all ages. “It really is super exciting there’s been a lot of…
HAYWARD, Wisc.– For those planning to take part in the fishing contest in Hayward this weekend, one shop has its doors open to answer any potential questions. The Hayward Fly Fishing Company is now operating under new ownership, and after being a fly fishing guide for 8 years prior, Stuart Neville offered a little advice on how to catch a…
DULUTH, Minn.- A man in West Duluth is cooking for a big cause. Antoine Moore is the cook behind Big O’s Chef House on the corner of Grand Avenue and Main Street. Moore specializes in soul food with different cultural influences. He’s having a cookout fundraiser Saturday at noon. “Okay we need to start doing this a lot more. If…
DULUTH, Minn.- Operating for more than 100 years, Hills Youth and Family Services is closing due to financial issues. Starting Monday, Life House will be taking over the youth program, supporting more than 700 children annually. “If we think about interrupting generations of trauma and poverty if we can kind of help support more happening at a younger age, five…
Derek Chauvin MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill sentenced former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to 270 months, or 22 ½ years, in prison Friday for the murder of George Floyd. In April, a Hennepin County jury found Chauvin guilty of all three counts he was facing for his role in Floyd’s May 25, 2020 death: second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter….
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DULUTH, Minn. – According to a family spokesperson, former Duluth Marshall boys hockey coach Brendan Flaherty passed away Friday morning after a three-year battle with throat cancer. A Duluth Cathedral alum, Flaherty led the Hilltoppers for 21 seasons, making it to the state tournament seven times, including three straight runner-up finishes in the Class A tournament from 2006 to 2008….
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A judge has rejected former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin’s request for a new trial in George Floyd’s death. Judge Peter Cahill denied the request Friday. He says defense attorney Eric Nelson didn’t show that the court abused its discretion. Cahill also rejected a defense request to impeach the jury’s verdict for alleged juror misconduct, citing insufficient…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Biden administration has signaled that it does not plan to cancel federal permits for Enbridge’s Energy’s Line 3 oil pipeline project, despite pleas by Native Americans and environmental groups for the president to intervene. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers used a court filing this week to defend its decision to grant Enbridge a water permit…
DULUTH, Minn.– There was a ‘Blessing of the Gardens’ ceremony today held by the American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO), that honored and gave appreciation to the plants for what they give to us and the community around us. Hope Flanagan of Seneca Nation, and of the Turtle Clan, is the Community Outreach and Cultural Teacher for Dream of Wild…
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) – Search and rescue teams are trying to detect any sounds coming from survivors of the collapse of a beachside condominium complex near Miami. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says 159 people are still unaccounted for. The mayor says it’s “incredibly motivating” to watch the search and rescue teams risking their lives to find victims. Crews…
CLOQUET, Minn. – In this week’s Active Adventures, we head to Cloquet to check out High Ropes Minnesota, a brand new rope course in the Northland just off I-35. After getting suited up, along with a brief training session, the course is yours for 90 minutes. The course features two levels with several challenges and various levels of difficulty. It…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin is set to learn his fate as a Minnesota judge sentences him for murder in the death of George Floyd. The 45-year-old Chauvin faces decades in prison, with several legal experts predicting a sentence of 20 to 25 years. He still faces a federal trial on civil rights charges in Floyd’s…
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DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Fire Department responded to a house fire around midnight on Friday morning at 6 West Linden Street in the Duluth Heights neighborhood. When crews arrived, they found a large amount of fire on the porch of the home. Two residents were able to escape and taken to a local hospital for treatment. Two cats were…
DULUTH, Minn.– As events return this summer, one Duluth organization is making up for lost time after a quiet year. The Ecumen Lakeshore assisted living facility along London Road held its “90th-Plus One” anniversary celebration this afternoon. The residents who are 90 years and older were featured along with other residents joined the staff to celebrate the milestone. “Of course…
DULUTH, Minn.– Love Creamery is now serving up ice cream in Canal Park in the former Subway location. This is in addition to a creamery in Lincoln Park. More than 20 new employees have been hired to run the new location in the busy tourist district, which features a new look and more flavors to choose from. “We’re really excited…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– One historic building in Superior is reopening this summer with a new look. For more than a year, the Old Firehouse and Police Station in Superior has had its doors shut due to the pandemic and renovations. But now Thursday, it’s ready to ring in a new chapter. Superior’s history went back on display with the grand reopening…
DULUTH, Minn.- Kids in the Woodland neighborhood set up a lemonade stand, offering pink and yellow lemonade for sale. The money raised will be donated to the Duluth Police Foundation, which creates partnerships supporting community safety. “We wanted to help the police foundation on helping them get their stuff, on helping them get more stuff for them to help get…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Friends of Duluth Public Library group held its book sale fundraiser earlier today. People were lined up and waiting before the book sale event began. It has been more than a year since the organization hosted a book sale due to the pandemic. The majority of the books for sale are from donations, and a small portion…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Blue Angels will have six aircrafts flying in the airshow at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Blue Angels are celebrating their 75th anniversary. They flew into Duluth on Monday from their last show in Buffalo, New York. “It’s a larger aircraft, it’s gonna seem closer. It’s gonna be a lot more–they’re gonna be able to see…
DULUTH, Minn.– Visit Duluth and Lake Superior College partnered up in 2018 and planned to have students design and weld a lift bridge replica that is 95″ wide, and 82″ tall. Finally today, the pieces were put together. Visit Duluth was able to purchase and supply the materials while the students of Lake Superior College put their heads together and…
DULUTH, Minn.– Yesterday Duluth’s Parks and Recreation division announced the return of some senior programs, but today, the full summer program guide for all ages was released. Duluth hopes this will encourage people to sign up, to help promote more community activities that allow people to get out and be active again. “Pretty much whatever your interest is we offer…
DULUTH, Minn.– There are all kinds of precautions that should be taken into consideration as the public prepares to celebrate this Fourth of July, but today, law enforcement wanted to remind us that if you want to celebrate safely this year, leave the fireworks to the professionals. From 2019 to 2020, calls due to firework disturbances and injuries have tripled,…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota’s court system could allow expanded camera coverage of criminal proceedings following the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd’s death. Chief Justice Lorie Gildea says it’s time to consider amending the current rules to accommodate broader public access. Gildea’s order doesn’t specifically cite Derek Chauvin’s trial, which was Minnesota’s first criminal case in…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Opponents of Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 oil pipeline project are worried about the potential impact of the company’s plan to temporarily pump as much as 10 times more groundwater out of the construction area than once planned. Enbridge has encountered more groundwater than anticipated as it digs trenches for the replacement pipeline across northern Minnesota. Earlier…
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) – Authorities say nearly 100 people are still unaccounted for after part of a 12-story beachfront condo building collapsed in a town outside Miami. The collapse in the community of Surfside killed at least one person and trapped others in rubble and twisted metal. Rescuers pulled dozens of survivors from the tower Thursday morning and continued to…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin faces sentencing Friday in the death of George Floyd, with a judge weighing a prison term experts say could be as much as 30 years. Chauvin, 45, was convicted in April of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter for pressing his knee against Floyd’s neck for about 9 1/2…
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden has announced that “we have a deal” – a bipartisan agreement on a $953 billion infrastructure plan. The agreement, reached in a meeting Thursday at the White House, means a breakthrough after arduous negotiations on the president’s top legislative priority. Biden invited members of the bipartisan group to discuss the pared-down plan that has…
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