MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A tentative agreement between health care workers and Allina Health has been reached, averting a planned strike. The bargaining teams for more than 500 SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa members who work at Allina, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, lab technicians and more, reached a tentative agreement with Allina management for all the groups the union represents. “I’m incredibly proud…
MINNESOTA — With the Minnesota Fishing Season Opener coming up this weekend, you may be wondering what the fishing outlook will look like. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says walleye, the state fish, are very popular. And with the late spring weather it can be hard to tell how the walleye are behaving. But the DNR says walleye are…
Minn. — In this week’s Connecting Principles segment, we checked in with Minnesota-based Dr. Jack Stotlzfus to discuss what constitutes the healthy launch of a young adult transitioning out of the home. Stoltzfus connects the principles of purposeful parenting, whereupon parents can purposefully prepare their kids to enter into adulthood. Take a listen. For more information, resources, or to read…
DULUTH, Minn. — With the UMD school year over and students leaving, many students may have had extra food that they did not need. Well for the last 2 weeks UMD has been collecting that extra food to donate it to Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank. This year the donations were more than a UMD organizer says she has…
DULUTH, MINN. –The warmer days mean it’s once again migration season for shorebirds coming back to the Great Lakes. The St. Louis River Alliance is monitoring both the Wisconsin and Minnesota beaches for the critically endangered Piping Plover. They have a team of employees and volunteers who work day and night to monitor the beaches for any signs of the…
DULUTH, MINN. — Part of the history of the Edgewater in Duluth slowly–and finally–disappeared today. As of Tuesday morning, only a small portion of one wall remained, by afternoon, it was gone. It is part of the first phase of the remodel of the Edgewater Resort and Waterpark. It was not part of the current complex, but a remaining two-story…
DULUTH, MINN. — Monday evening, the Duluth City Council voted 8 to 1 to use American Rescue Plan Funds to replace $382 Thousand Dollars that would have been trimmed from the city’s $107 million dollar budget. “So tonight I am voting no, I didn’t want to cut police, I didn’t want to cut Fire, said council member Roz Randorf, “My…
DULUTH, Minn. – The stakes are high in Minnesota as national Nurses Week continues. A legislative fight is underway at the state capitol over what is called the “Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act.” That fight came to the Duluth Labor Temple Tuesday. Nurses and their union representatives said Minnesota hospitals are not following parts of the agreement reached during…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota is on the verge of banning non-essential uses of “forever chemicals.” And lawmakers say they are naming the legislation after a woman who spent the last months of her life campaigning for restrictions that will be some of the toughest in the country. Legislators, environmentalists and family members paid tribute Tuesday to Amara Strande….
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Tuition at Minnesota’s public colleges would be free to residents whose families earn less than $80,000 annually, starting in the 2024-2025 academic year, under an agreement reached by legislative negotiators. If the full House and Senate accept the language, which would be part of a broader higher education budget bill, qualifying Minnesotans would no longer…
EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) – Minnesota Vikings legend Joe Kapp died Monday at the age of 85, according to multiple reports. Kapp played with the Vikings for three seasons, taking the franchise to its first Super Bowl — a 23-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs — in 1970. During the 1969 season, Kapp also set an NFL record when he threw seven…
DULUTH, Minn. — While Mother’s Day quickly approaches, the entire month of May is dedicated toward Maternal Mental Health Awareness. FOX21 caught up with a local Perinatal Mental Health Specialist to talk about matrescence — or the physical, mental, emotional, and social transitions a person goes through when becoming a mother. The term matrescence was first coined by Dana Raphael…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Senate approved a plan Monday to entitle workers across the state to paid leave when they’re sick or caring for relatives who are ill. While Senate Democrats hold only a one-seat majority, paid family and medical leave has been a priority of the party for several years, and the final 34-33 vote followed party lines. The proposal passed…
TWIN PORTS – A lot of action has taken place to clean up the St. Louis River of nutrients and sediment dumped in the past. A new grant hopes to keep improving that water quality in the future. Scientists with the UW-Madison Extension Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and UMD’s Natural Resources Research Institute will use the $400,000 to increase…
MINNESOTA — Minnesota fishing season opener is kicking off this weekend and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a few safety tips for those getting back on the water. These tips include: Wear a life jacket, the DNR recommends always wearing them in case of an emergency. Be patient when you’re at the boat ramp as it may be…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new, national suicide crisis line has been getting some attention, and there is a continued local effort to let people know about it. It is called “Just Breathe 988.” Several Duluth area groups are coming together to raise funds for the Boys and Girls Club’s Mental Health Access program. The three-digit number works exactly like 9-1-1…
DULUTH, Minn. — Flags across the country are at half-staff to honor the victims of the mass shooting in Allen, Texas. Eight people were killed and at least seven others injured when a 33-year-old man starting firing outside an outlet mall Saturday. In his proclamation, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says quote “As we mourn the loss of the victims of…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.–Art is important as it helps people connect and relate to abstract concepts and serves as a means of self-expression. With art departments in schools being underfunded, one local high school showcases student work for the community to see. “Art for me is just a really big way to express myself and tell my story and other stories on…
DULUTH, Minn. — With Mother’s Day right around the corner, many people are still looking for that home-touched gift for their beloved moms. Throughout the month of May, Lake Superior Glass Art is partnering up with Naturalight Candles with customizable candles. The candles are made in-house at Lake Superior Glass Art and then hand-poured at Naturalight Candles in Canal Park. …
DULUTH, Minn. – A heads up for motorists traveling around Duluth Monday with two new road construction projects taking place this week. The Minnesota DOT says crews will be replacing the guardrail and conducting bridge inspections Monday from 9 to 3 for the ramp connecting I-35 northbound to the Bong Bridge. If weather is an issue, it will be delayed to…
DULUTH, MINN. — A UMD Graduate has been recognized as part of the 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll. Her name is Olivia Osei-Tutu, ALL IN’s Student Voting Honor Roll recognizes college students at participating campuses who have gone above and beyond to advance nonpartisan student voter registration, education and turnout efforts in their communities. Nationwide, Just 175 students…
DULUTH, MINN. –There are some preliminary numbers from the 64th Annual Duluth Lion’s Club Pancake Day that was held this past Thursday. According to the Chair of the Public Relations Committee for the Lions, Larry Winner, 7,525 people were at the DECC for their annual pancake fix. That is 1,207 more people that attended this year as compared to 2022….
DULUTH, Minn. — Friends of the Duluth Public Library went back to the past today for it’s first ever Nostalgic Newsstand Vintage Magazine Sale. From Saturday Evening Posts from the 1920’s, to Sports Illustrated issues from the 90’s, there was a vide variety of classic magazines to browse through. The rare sale comes at a time when the library is…
CARLTON, MINN — The family members and friends who organized this event weren’t sure what to expect, but they obviously hoped for the best. Cassie Avernik a cousin who helped organize said, “Turnout is way more than we could have imagined, expected, and planned for, it’s been really great ” As you might expect there were some tears, but there…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was graduation day for Seniors at the University of Minnesota Duluth. There were approximately 2,000 Bulldogs graduating. The graduates earned their bachelor’s degree, doctoral degree, or master’s degree. There were two ceremonies held today, both of them at the AMSOIL Arena. The morning was for the College of Education and Human Professions, as well as the…
WRENSHALL, MINN. –It’s an annual event for the senior class at Wrenshall High School. The class takes a trip together after raising funds since they were freshmen. But this year, that trip won’t be taking place. Instead, the senior class decided to donate the money to the family of a classmate who was involved in a serious car crash. Wrenshall…
DULUTH, MINN. –The wind was strong on the water Friday but that did not stop the Vista Star. Friday was the maiden voyage of the 2023 tourism season. The end of winter was a long time in coming, but regardless of how stubborn Mother Nature can be, the crew always shoots for getting out in early May. The first cruise…
DULUTH, MINN. — Friday was a day to remember missing and murdered Native American women. Family, friends, and advocates gathered at City Hall to help bring awareness to the issue, and to the women themselves. One goal is to focus national attention on it at all levels of government. Rene Goodrich of the Native Lives Matter Coalition says, “Together here,…
DULUTH, MINN. — Another candidate has entered the Duluth City Council race to represent the Fourth District. On Friday evening Tara Swenson officially announced her candidacy at a gathering at Warrior Brewing Company. Swenson and her husband and two children live in the Piedmont neighborhood. Swenson says she is committed to supporting economic growth, and core services including streets, utilities, and…
(FOX 9) – Friday is the deadline to submit for the lottery drawing for a bear hunting license in Minnesota. The Minnesota DNR says a total of 4,035 licenses will be available in 14 areas for 2023 with each hunter allowed to take one bear. Lottery winners will be notified by June 1, the state says, and must purchase the license by August 1….
DULUTH, Minn. — The weather was perfect Thursday for the Arrowhead Youth Games which gives kids with disabilities a chance to get in on all types of adapted recreational activities. More than 300 students from 24 elementary and middle schools were at UMDs field house. The kids were taking part in events like climbing, dance, parachute games, archery, wheelchair races,…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — St. Louis County has announced that all flooded county roads have reopened since being closed the last few weeks. According to a press release, Highway 29 will remain closed due to its deteriorated condition. Many township roads in the region may still be closed and do not show up on the St. Louis County closure…
DULUTH, Minn — Along the North Shore of Lake Superior, there are numerous waterfalls, each with their own beauty and awe. Despite their unique appearance, they share a common history in how they were formed starting over a billion years ago. “So, we had about 1.1 billion years ago there was a major event. It’s now known as the mid-continent…
DULUTH, Minn. — All day the batter was flowing and the flap jacks were flipping at the DECC for The Duluth Lions Club’s 64th Annual Pancake day. Lines of people poured into Pioneer Hall to get the all-you-can-eat breakfast treat. Delicious pancakes filled thousands of plates throughout the long day that ran from 6:00 A.M. Thursday morning to 7:30 P.M….
DULUTH, Minn. — Lights, Camera, Action!! A new holiday movie is being filmed in Duluth coming from the same producer of “Merry Kiss Cam” which was shot and based in Duluth. “Rescuing Christmas” starring Rachael Leigh Cook and Sam Page is currently filming in popular locations around the city, including OMC Smokehouse, Dovetail Café and Marketplace, the Depot, and many…
DULUTH, Minn. – Capt. Riley Leslie of Happy Hooker Charters, one of Duluth’s premiere charter fishing companies, is back in the water for the season in the Minnesota Slip. Crews got the docks loaded down into the slip Wednesday morning. Some of the spots are rented for personal boats, but most are for charter businesses. Happy Hooker has been serving…
**UPDATE** 5:48 AM, Thurs. May 4 — The Cloquet Police Department has confirmed Friedman has been found safe and is back home with family. CLOQUET, Minn. — The Cloquet Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating 12-year-old Leon Roy Friedman. Friedman was last seen leaving the Cloquet Middle School Wednesday. “While he is not believed to be in immediate…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth-based Maurices recently laid off two dozen employees. The 24 employees were let go April 18 within corporate offices and field positions. Company officials told FOX 21 the reduction in staffing was needed to deal with the current economic downturn and challenging market conditions. The employees received severance packages. The women’s apparel retailer has been operating for…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 2023 golf season is officially underway in the Northland. In Duluth, Enger Park Golf Course opened 18 of its 27 holes Wednesday. For some, Enger opening is a surprise. Under a plan developed by a Duluth city task force in 2021, Enger was supposed to be closed this year for irrigation work. Lester Park was to…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – Attempted murder and assault charges have been filed against a man accused of attacking a staff member Monday at the Moose Lake Sex Offender Program. Nicolas Ladell Aron-Jones, 29, has been committed at MSOP as a “sexually dangerous person” since 2015, according to the criminal complaint. Court documents say a 53-year-old male security counselor entered a…
CHISHOLM, Minn. — In this week’s Connecting Principle’s segment, we checked in with Chisholm Public Schools as they gear up to add a new SmartLab class to school grounds. Principal Mark Morrison and English Teacher Brady Boehm joined FOX21 via zoom on the morning newscast to talk about the project plan and its purpose. While it’s not ready just yet,…
CLOQUET, Minn. — Zion Lutheran’s New Wine Ministries group presents a classical rendition of “The Sound Of Music.” The performance is held to raise funds for the groups annual tour, this year to Washington D.C., in June. Group members Ben Meysembourg and Rebecca Nyberg joined FOX21 on the morning newscast Wednesday to talk about the upcoming showcase. Meysembourg gave a…
(AP Photo/Steve Karnowski) ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – House lawmakers have approved a state-run paid family and medical leave program in Minnesota. The bill was passed Tuesday night on a 68 to 64 vote. When Gen Zers think about moving to a different state, access to paid family medical leave is one of their top considerations, according to Minnesota House Democrats….
The wife of a man who died over the weekend in a rollover tanker accident in New Independence, Minnesota told FOX 21 they moved to the area two months ago for a fresh start and change of scenery. Xavier Henson, 31, died Saturday when the tanker truck he was driving on Highway 33 was unable to negotiate the curve heading…
The Kentucky Derby is coming up this Saturday, and what better way to watch than at the North Country Ride fundraising banquet. North Country Ride is an organization that aims to promote personal growth and development for people facing a variety of challenges in their life. Their upcoming banquet May 6 at Black Woods in Proctor will focus as a…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local group in Duluth is launching a campaign to educate people on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. “Everyone knows what 911 is, but 988 is the 911 for a mental health crisis or substance abuse crisis,” explained Jerry Thoreson, a member of the 2023 Leadership Duluth class and organizer of the campaign. If you or…
The mineral deposits in Northeastern Minnesota brought congressional lawmakers to the area Tuesday. Representative Pete Stauber brought members of the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources to Mountain Iron for a hearing. Stauber said it was a chance for members to hear directly from the community. Congressman Rob Wittman of the state of Virginia said the entire country had an…
GARY NEW DULUTH, Minn.–The Gary New Duluth community could not wait to celebrate the coming of spring Monday. Part of the celebration included a great meal as a way to acknowledge everyone who has worked so hard to make a skateboard park a reality. “It is so important to get everybody together for something like this. So many of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert, who has been endorsed by the DFL party in previous political elections, is bypassing any political party endorsements for his run for mayor. Reinert made the announcement Monday through a video release. He said the office of mayor should be non-partisan and open to all political views. Reinert said he’s had nearly…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 9th annual Bike Duluth Festival will return to Spirit Mountain this summer (2023) at an earlier date, July 7 – 9. The festival draws in hundreds of mountain bikers of all skill levels for three days of races, non-competitive ride events, bike and equipment demonstrations, and family activities. Bike Duluth Chairperson Jeremy Jeannette joined FOX21 on the…
