NASHWAUK, Minn. -- Nashwauk city leaders say they are struggling under financial pressures. They point the finger at the city's largest tax payer-- Mesabi Metallics. "We shouldn't have to hold a press conference every time we…
SOMERSET, Mass. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced modest new steps to combat climate change and promised more robust action to come, saying, “This is an emergency and I will look at it that way.” The president stopped short, though, of declaring…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced a renewed push to protect same-sex marriage in federal law on Wednesday after a surprising number of House Republicans helped pass landmark legislation in that chamber. Some GOP senators are already signaling support.…
(FOX 9) - The opportunity for Minnesota workers to receive a "frontline worker bonus check" closes Friday at 5 p.m., but those who have been denied for the benefit will have a window to appeal beyond that. Workers who believe they are…
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Great Lakes-Seaway has made some gains in recent months after a slow start to the 2022 shipping season. Those gains are particularly in the exporting of grain and coke,…
The Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival is happening July 21 - 24, and Miss Hoyt Lakes and the runners-up stopped by the morning show Wednesday to talk about all the fun planned. Events…
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- "Summer's finally shown up in the Northland and at Mont Du Lac we've got a lot of activities you can do so basically we are all year round," said the…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Sun Country Airlines and Landline have made traveling easier with a free connect to MSP. When people book a flight with Sun Country Airlines, Landline has teamed up to provide free transportation to and from Duluth to…
MINNESOTA (AP) -- Minnesota state government employees who are unvaccinated for COVID-19 are no longer required to take weekly tests for the virus in order to stay in the workplace. The requirement that went into effect in September 2021 meant…
(AP) -- Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed for the fifth consecutive month in June as higher mortgage rates and rising prices kept many home hunters on the sidelines. Existing home sales fell 5.4% last month from May to…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Upper Midwest Film Office put on a Summer Movie-Maker mixer event Tuesday at The Caddy Shack Pub. Film crew members, those creating projects, or even people who just want to…
SUPERIOR, WI. -- The pandemic forced many businesses and their owners to just try and survive. Today, many in Superior told Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers how they used grant programs to make it…
CLOQUET, Minn. - How well can communities handle more intense rainfalls in the Northland? That is what Cloquet, Duluth and 10 others in Minnesota are going to do thanks to grants from the…
CLOQUET, Minn. - Parents got their chance Tuesday to make sure their child’s car seats are properly installed. Certified technicians with Fond du Lac Human Services, Saint Luke’s, and Essentia were at the Cloquet…
UPDATE (JULY 19, 4:30 p.m.) -- A GoFundMe page for the family was updated with news about the 2-month old baby. On Monday the family shared that the infant would be taken off…
BOULDER CITY, Nev. (AP) — A transformer exploded Tuesday at Hoover Dam, producing a cloud of thick, black smoke and flames that were quickly extinguished. No one was hurt and electricity continued to flow from one of the nation’s largest…
DULUTH, Minn. -- The City of Duluth operations crew are currently repairing a water main break in front of 9417 Congdon Boulevard. On Congdon Boulevard from the 9400 block to the 9700 block of Congdon Boulevard, water has been turned…
WASHINGTON D.C. (FOX 9) - Rep. Ilhan Omar was arrested at a protest outside the Supreme Court today, according to a staff spokesperson. Omar's staff said she planned to partake in the protests about the overturning of Roe v. Wade, calling it…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Filmmaker Steven Spielberg, the most commercially successful director of all time, donated $20,000 to Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ reelection campaign, a tally released Tuesday showed. Spielberg and his wife, actress Kate Capshaw, were among 31…
DULUTH, Minn. - Don Ness, former mayor of Duluth, stopped by the morning show Tuesday to reflect on his changes in public life over the past 25 years, the decision to leave, and the benefits in doing so. He also…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Bennie Thompson, chairman of the House Jan. 6 committee, has tested positive for COVID-19, but the panel will still hold its prime-time hearing on Thursday, according to a spokesman for the panel. Thompson, D-Miss., announced Tuesday that he…
DULUTH, Minn. - Lake Superior Brewing Company is in the process of putting in the finishing touches to it's new location in the East Lakeside Neighborhood. Owners Sarah and Seth Maxim purchased the…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex and interracial marriages amid concerns that the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade abortion access could jeopardize other rights criticized by many conservative Americans. The vote was 267-157,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two former White House aides are expected to testify at the House Jan. 6 committee’s prime-time hearing Thursday as the panel examines what Donald Trump was doing as his supporters broke into the Capitol, according to a person familiar…
DULUTH, Minn.--One way to ease into the cold depths of Lake Superior is to get on a paddleboard. A board shop on Barker's Island sells stand-up paddle boards to individuals or groups. North Shore SUP has a full staff of…
DULUTH, Minn.--Federal money is coming in to help Minnesota recover from weather disasters, like the flooding up north. It was approved by President Biden. Before asking for assistance, Senator Klobuchar and Smith teamed up…
DULUTH, Minn. -- While work begins on the Glenwood roundabout, Arrowhead Road will also be closed to thru traffic for three weeks starting today. The City of Duluth expects major traffic impacts on West Arrowhead…
DULUTH, Minn. -- After weeks of delays, the Glenwood Roundabout Project is now underway. Crews didn't have all the materials for the project, causing it to be put off. Now, the entire intersection of…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer who is one of four ex-officers convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights is scheduled to be sentenced this week. Prosecutors have asked a federal judge to sentence Thomas Lane…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious disease expert, said Monday he plans to retire by the end of President Joe Biden’s term in January 2025. Fauci, 81, was appointed director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious…
