(FOX 9) – In a landmark case, a jury found a Minnesota pharmacy didn’t discriminate against a woman who was denied the morning-after pill in 2019, but the jury did award her $25,000. The lawsuit, which was filed in December 2019, alleged McGregor Pharmacy (formerly Thrift White) violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act provisions against discrimination. According to court documents, the pharmacist at McGregor…
KOOCHICHING COUNTY, Minn. — The Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office says a boating accident resulted in two people severely injured Thursday night. The accident happened on Rainy Lake near Franzen Island around 9:19 p.m. Officials say the boat hit a rock causing the motor to land in the boat. The motor was still running and it’s propeller severely injured the passenger’s…
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — The Mall of America reopened Friday as police search for two people involved in a shooting inside the suburban Minneapolis shopping complex that sent some shoppers running for cover. Bloomington police say no one was struck by the gunfire Thursday afternoon. Officials temporarily locked down the mall, forcing some shoppers to shelter in place while others fled….
DULUTH, Minn. — The 2022 KA Bike Duluth Festival is on at Spirit Mountain through Sunday. For more on what it’s all about, click the video above and check out the festival’s website. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) – A shooting at Mall of America sent the mall into lockdown on Thursday afternoon, with police calling it an isolated incident. Police don’t believe anyone was hurt by gunfire when someone opened fire inside the Mall of America on Thursday, creating a panic and sending the mall into lockdown. Officers responded to the mall around 4:15 p.m. for the…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — A wave of tall ships returned to Lake Superior today for the ‘Festival of Sail.” This highly-anticipated event comes to the northland every three years — featuring historic ships… entertainment… vendors… and more. Up until this year, the festival has taken place in Duluth, bringing in tens of thousands of people. Duluth’s harbor is under seawall…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Tall ships aren’t the only festival attraction, local vendors set-up camp, keeping attendees entertained on land. Festival-goers can grab a bite to eat, listen to music, and shop a few northland businesses. There’s a wide-variety of vendors at the festival, including Duluth’s Lake Superior Art Glass. General Manager at Lake Superior Art Glass, Amber Nichols, said…
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) – Mall of America in Bloomington is on lockdown Thursday afternoon, but mall security could not confirm to FOX 9 reports of a shooting at the mall. “We are currently working an active incident inside Mall of America on the northwest side. Numerous officers are on scene. We will update when we have more information,” the Bloomington Police…
STILLWATER, Minn. (AP) — Hundreds of people gathered at a Minnesota golf course at dusk to remember a 17-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed during a recreational tubing trip on a Wisconsin river. Family and friends said Isaac Schuman loved many things, including golf. Many who came for Wednesday’s candlelight vigil at Oak Glen Golf Course in Stillwater wore orange, the teen’s…
DULUTH, Minn. — A heads up to voters ahead of next week’s primary election. The City of Duluth is re-drawing precinct boundaries. This is because of the 2020 Census results, which required boundaries to be re-drawn. City Councilors worked on the new map back in March to balance the populations as equally as possible in each district. This means that…
DULUTH, Minn. — A deer got quite loveable with a neighborhood dog in Duluth recently. Video from Peter Duvall shows the unique interaction of the deer licking the nose of his recently adopted pup, Bean, from the Douglas County Humane Society. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Great Outdoors, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — Crews are responding to a water main break at 6012 Onley Street. The water turned off is between 60th and 62nd Avenue West in Duluth. Duluth operations crews are working to repair the break as fast as they can. It is unknown how long it will take to restore water service. To see current utility outages, click…
DULUTH, Minn. — A suspected drunken driver is accused of flipping her car in the heart of downtown Duluth, according to the Duluth Police Department. It happened around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday near the busy intersection of Lake Avenue and Superior Street. Duluth Police say the 65 year-old woman crossed the center line and slammed into two parked vehicles before flipping…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth tattoo shop is giving one military member, or veteran, free tattoo service. Gitchee Gumee Tattoo held a Facebook giveaway for members of the United States Armed Forces. The winner will receive a free 5×5 traditional tattoo. Owner Jason Voss is a former service member himself. He says this is a way for the shop to…
CLOQUET, Minn. — A fan-favorite diner in Cloquet now has an outdoor pavilion for patrons to enjoy a burger with a side of sun. Gordy’s Hi-Hat is a seasonal diner that’s been around since 1960. This spring, owners decided to put the locations extra space to use and tack on a pavilion. The new space will allow more seating for…
DULUTH, Minn. — The DECC has offered free Covid testing throughout the pandemic. Now, the site is test-to-treat with medical assistance provided on scene. If you test positive on site, you now have the option to be evaluated by a nurse practitioner and they may provide you medication, such as Paxlovid. Minnesota Department of Health Planning Coordinator, Walter James, says…
DULUTH, Minn. — Just in time for school this Fall, the Duluth Public Library has a new space for teens to hangout after class. This space at the library’s main downtown campus, is free to teens grades six through 12. It features a variety of activities, including good reads, crafts, games, and computers access. The Library Teen Advisory Board, which…
CASS COUNTY, Minn. — A man riding his motorcycle crashed into a bear in Cass County, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened Monday on County Road 34 in May Township. Officials say the 67 year-old man was riding his motorcycle when a black bear crossed his path. The man was treated at the scene and transported…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has announced an executive order declaring the state’s largest city a “safe haven” for people seeking reproductive healthcare. In the month following the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, Executive Order 2022-01, “will prohibit City of Minneapolis staff and departments from working with, or providing…
(FOX 9) – Storms that pushed through the Twin Cities metro around midnight knocked power out for thousands of customers in the metro as wind gust exceeded 60 miles per hour in some areas. As of 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Xcel Energy reported more than 37,000 customers had no power, in Hennepin County about 20,000 customers remain in the dark. That’s down from…
ELY, Minn. – Coming up this Friday at Ely’s Historic State Theater is a one-of-a-kind concert called Jukebox Time Machine – a tribute to the jukebox hits through the decades. It’s a fundraiser for the Spiritwood Foundation, which helps in the fight against ALS. For ticket information, click here. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. – We’re getting a first look at one of the tall ships headed to Two Harbors for the Festival of Sail starting Thursday. Visit Cook County posted video Wednesday of the Santa Maria, a 15th-century replica ship, docked in the Grand Marais Harbor. The ship came in Tuesday evening and was set to sail toward Two Harbors…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – This week, authorities are piecing together the details of what lead up to a stabbing spree on Somerset’s Apple River, that left Stillwater’s 17-year-old Isaac Schuman dead on Saturday. After reviewing some of that information, defense attorney Eric Nelson believes there’s an argument to be made that defendant Nicolae Miu acted in self-defense. Miu made his first court…
MINNESOTA– 15 years ago the unthinkable happened in Minneapolis. One of Minnesota’s most popular bridges collapsed during rush hour, taking with it 13 lives and injuring many more. In 2007, the I-35 bridge collapse sent shockwaves across the nation. Nearly immediately impacting the ways of bridge management and inspections. Following the bridge failure, Minnesota Legislature increased funds for transportation. “As…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Tuesday, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to welcome new storefronts downtown Duluth. Eight business owners were selected for a Pop-Up Colab by the Greater Downtown Council and the Duluth 1200 Fund. The Colab grants $1,500 to each business, and rent-free space within several buildings on West Superior Street for three months. Owner of ‘Rose from…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Zoo welcomed a new baby monkey to one of it’s exhibits. It is an Angolan Colobus monkey that was born on July 11. This type of monkey is listed as vulnerable, and they’re part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan. These monkeys are native to several countries in Africa. In…
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — The woman who was in Daunte Wright’s vehicle when he was fatally shot by police in a Minneapolis suburb last year is suing the city and the former officer who killed him. The lawsuit says passenger Alayna Albrecht-Payton, 21, of St. Paul, was physically injured when Wright’s vehicle crashed into another SUV after Kim Potter…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A petroleum leak has prompted the University of Minnesota to evacuate several buildings on Tuesday. The U of M issued a Safe-U Emergency alert at 11:51 a.m., stating people are advised to stay clear of the area. Williams Arena, Huntington Bank Stadium, McNamara, Aquatics Center, Recreation Center, Mariucci and Maturi Sports Pavilion are being evacuated for gas odor…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth tourism tax revenue is coming in ahead of what’s budgeted so far this year. Tourism tax revenue is made up of hotel, motel, food and beverage taxes. For the month of June, tourism taxes were up 11.8% from June of 2021 at $1,432,977. As for year to date, tourism taxes are up 18.4% compared to this…
DULUTH, Minn. – North Shore Ballroom in Duluth is full of excitement and passion for ballroom dancing. The instructors are all about helping beginners all the way up to the most experienced. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger stopped by the studio for a look inside. Click the video for more on that, and click here to check out the ballroom online….
Steve Solkela of Steve’s “Overpopulated” One-Man-Band is on a mission to run a 5K while playing his accordion this Saturday at the Chisholm All Class Reunion. Solkela wanted Guinness World Records to document the accordion run for a possible world record, but he said it was too expensive. Solkela stopped by the morning show Tuesday to talk about the 5K…
UPDATE (August 2, 12:00 p.m.)- A 53 year-old man from Virginia was charged after a burglary and barricade situation occurred at a home in Virginia on Friday, according to the Virginia Police Department. Mark Williams, who did not have permission to be in the home and injured officers after he barricaded himself in was officially charged Monday. Officials say he…
DULUTH, Minn. — Community members usually only encounter police officers during negative incidents, from traffic tickets to tragedies and more. Tomorrow, Duluth residents can hang out with them and have fun for “National Night Out.” The nationwide event takes place on the first Tuesday of August every year. More than 50 neighborhood block parties will cover Duluth’s streets tomorrow, featuring…
AITKIN, Minn. (AP) — A trial in Minnesota is expected to decide whether a woman’s human rights were violated when a pharmacist denied her request in 2019 to fill a prescription for emergency contraception. Andrea Anderson, a mother of five from McGregor, sued under the Minnesota Human Rights Act after the pharmacist, based on his religious beliefs, refused to accommodate…
(FOX 9) – The man accused of a stabbing spree that killed a teenager and injured four others has been charged with murder, according to court documents. Nicolae Miu, 57, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, is charged with one count of first-degree intentional homicide in the death of 17-year-old Isaac Schuman of Stillwater, Minnesota, and four counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide in connection to…
FRIDLEY, Minn. — Two lucky winners bought $1 million tickets for the Mega Millions Drawing at different gas stations in Fridley, Minnesota. One person bought their ticket at a Holiday Stationstore and the other at a Casey’s General Store in the Fridley area. They matched the first five numbers, 13-36-45-57-67, Mega Ball 14, on July 29. Each gas station will…
BREVATOR TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A 34 year-old man was arrested after a three-hour standoff in Brevator Township involving a hunting rifle, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. The St. Louis County Emergency Response Team was called out around 6:30 Saturday evening, at a home on the 3600 block of Mallard Drive. Authorities say the suspect was barricaded inside…
COOK, Minn. — 7 miles north of Cook, Minnesota, a train derailed Saturday night, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. At 7:47 p.m., a Canadian National Railway train derailment occurred in a non-residential swampy area. According to a press release, 14 out of the 123 rail cars derailed, with some of them tipping on their side. No injuries,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Schools across the nation are in desperate need of food service workers, including Lowell Elementary School in Duluth. The shortage is not only in the area, but throughout the country and across the state. Duluth public schools Communications Officer, Adelle Wellens, says they do have workers to provide meals. Although, if one person gets sick, they’re short…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three former Minneapolis police officers went before a federal judge during the last week to be sentenced for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, and for each man, U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson handed out penalties well below what prosecutors sought and below federal guidelines. Tou Thao, who held back concerned bystanders as Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck, got…
DULUTH, Minn. — As construction work on Vision Northland gets closer to completion, it will be tougher to get into Essentia Health’s Duluth Clinic Second Street Building over the next two months. Starting August 1, the patient drop-off off Second Street will close through late September. New drop off locations will be set up along Second Street between Fifth and…
NORTHERN, Minn. — 46 groups in Northern Counties and Tribal Nations were awarded grants from the Northland Foundation. Small businesses, organizations, schools and native nations received grants this week. Totaling over $600,000 from April to June. The largest multi-year grants were awarded to two organizations, at $150,000 each. Chum Food and Shelter was one of the recipients. The grant will…
FLEMING, Minn. — A man is dead in Aitkin County, and his own son is accused of the crime, according to authorities. The Sheriff’s Office said the body of Daniel Bzdok, 62, of Buffalo, Minnesota was found in his cabin in Fleming Township Wednesday during a welfare check by deputies. Bzdok had a gunshot wound to the back of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Solar energy and beer are colliding in a good way at Ursa Minor Brewing in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The brewery has installed a 24.8 kilowatt solar panel system on the roof. It’s part of the company’s effort to prioritize going green. We’re told beer is a very energy intensive product to produce, so the system doesn’t…
DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia Health announced on Thursday it is partnering up with local colleges to invest in the future of nursing at it’s facility. The Academic Practice Partnerships are with Northwood Technical College, the College of St. Scholastica, Lake Superior College, and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College, all in the Northland. The purpose of these partnerships is to provide…
MINNESOTA — A new transmission power line will be built between northern and central Minnesota. Minnesota Power and Great River Energy announced their plans to build a 150-mile power line. The line will begin near Beck, Minnesota, then make its way all the way up to more northern parts of the state. The purpose of this project is to support…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Attorney General Keith Ellison said Thursday that he won’t appeal a ruling that struck down most of Minnesota’s restrictions on abortion as unconstitutional, saying the state has already spent enough time and money on the case and is unlikely to win an appeal anyway. Ellison, a Democrat who supports abortion rights, called his decision “in the public interest and…
DULUTH, Minn. — The TORI Finnish Market will showcase local artists, merchants, and demonstrations. 5 local bands and solo musicians will play continuous music all day long. The event is FREE and there is parking on site. It will take place Saturday, August 13 from 10am-5pm at the Finland Heritage Site in Finland, MN. For more information, click here. Event…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The last two former Minneapolis police officers who were convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights during his May 2020 killing were sentenced Wednesday in federal court to three and 3 1/2 years — penalties that a judge said reflected their level of culpability in a case that sparked worldwide protests as part of a…
DULUTH, Minn. – Bogdana Krivogorsky, a Duluthian who was born and raised in Ukraine, talked to FOX 21’s Dan Hanger on the morning show Wednesday about her recent trips to the Poland-Ukraine border to bring all types of medical supplies to the war-torn country. Krivogorsky is planning more visits and is always looking for donations to help her access and…
