Gov. Walz Signs Revised State Liquor Law, Benefitting MN Breweries
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Five breweries in the state of Minnesota are celebrating as Governor Walz has signed a bill into law on Saturday that massively ups the cap of what a brewery can…
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Proctor Speedway Re-Opens for Race Season
PROCTOR, Minn. -- It’s a bit of a later start to the season than normal but racers are ready to go as Halvor Lines Speedway hosts its opening night here in Proctor. "It’s been a…
Towboat Crashes Into Mississippi River Lock And Dam Near Wabasha, Minn.
ALMA, Wis. (FOX9) - A towboat was stuck for hours after crashing into a lock and dam along the Mississippi River Saturday night. The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office says calls for the crash came in shortly after 11 p.m. According to the…
Foster Care Awareness Month Carnivals
DULUTH, Minn. -- May is Foster Care Awareness Month and New Hope for Families, an organization that supports foster families, put together a community carnival to celebrate. There was a bouncy house, food, plenty of…
Landscape Photographer Thru Hiking Superior Hiking Trail, Donating Along The Way
DULUTH, Minn. -- A local landscape photographer is taking his camera and talents quite the distance. He is using his passion to bring him 310 miles up the Superior Hiking Trail while also finding a…
Nearly Naked Ruck March Returns
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Today is Armed Forces Day and over at Mont du Lac, 23rd Veteran held a unique event in support of all who served. Over 280 Ruckers participated in the first non-restricted…
Lake Superior Art Glass Celebrates a Decade of Business
DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday, a Canal park favorite celebrated a decade of business with different activities for their colleagues, friends and the community. Lake Superior Art Glass is honoring their establishment with…
The USS Minneapolis-St. Paul Ready to Set Sail
DULUTH, Minn.- On Saturday, the U.S.S. Minneapolis-St. Paul and today this vessel was commissioned by the U.S. Navy, marking her entry into active service. Citizens of Duluth, navy officers and Minnesota government…
Escaped NERCC Inmate Now in Custody
ST. LOUIS CO., Minn. — An inmate who had escaped from NERCC on Wednesday morning, is now in custody according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. Kris Richard Severin, 42, made his way out of the facility around 9…
Social Security Tax Eliminated Under Minnesota Lawmakers' Deal
FOX 9 -- Minnesota lawmakers have agreed to eliminate the state's tax on Social Security income, cut individual income taxes, and expand the renter's credit under an end-of-session deal. The state's bottom income tax bracket will be cut from 5.35%…
Blacklist Opens New Location on East Superior Street
DULUTH, Minn. -- The long awaited opening of black lists new location is finally here on 206 East Superior Street. The brewery held its soft opening on Wednesday and are now in full business…
Whole Food Co-Op Raises $500,000 This Spring for Non-Profits
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Whole Foods Co-op has reached a substantial milestone in their round-up-at-the-register efforts. It is an effort that asks customers to round up to the nearest dollar to help support organizations…
National Maritime Day Celebrated
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- As we enter into prime shipping season, and acknowledge the operations of shipments that come in and out, a club that has been established since the 1930’s held a celebration For National…
AV Logistics Hosts Open House for New Event Center
SUPERIOR, Wis. - AV Logistics held an open house Friday to show off their new event space in Superior. The building on 1288 Banks Ave. is intended to be a community venue. The first floor…
Mont Du Lac Resort Prepares for Summer and Nearly Naked Ruck March
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Mont Du Lac is gearing up for Summer as Memorial Day Weekend approaches. The snow has mostly melted on the hill and summer activities are on the way. The Big Kahuna Water…
Chairman's Gala Event for USS Minneapolis St. Paul
DULUTH, Minn. - The Chairman's Gala event was put on at the DECC Friday to recognize those involved in the commissioning of the USS Minneapolis St. Paul. Donors, sponsors, elected officials, legislatures, and dignitaries from…
Morning News Promo 5-20-2022
Join us Monday morning from 7am-9am for Dan Hanger's talk with retired KBJR/KDLH anchor Michelle Lee and warmer weather arriving here in the Northland!
Minnesota Budget Deals Remain Elusive Near End Of Session
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota lawmaker couldn’t find common ground on several budget bills Friday as the end of their legislative season rapidly approached. Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman, of Brooklyn Park, said tax committee chairs have made “fantastic…
Wisconsin’s High Court Broadens Who Can Carry Concealed Guns
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A disorderly conduct conviction can’t disqualify someone from obtaining a permit to carry a concealed weapon in Wisconsin, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday in a unanimous decision that could dramatically broaden who can carry hidden…
Second Harvest Announces Indoor Mask Requirement
DULUTH, Minn. -- Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank is going back to requiring masks indoors for any employee, volunteer, or guest entering its establishment. "Due to St. Louis County’s “high” level of COVID-19 transmission, effective immediately we will be…
St. Louis County COVID-19 Community Level Now 'High'
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. -- St. Louis County announced Friday the COVID-19 Community Level has increased from moderate to high. "Per the CDC, this level is determined based on three factors: new COVID-19 hospital admissions per 100,000 population in the…
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Happy Friday! Here is your daily lunchtime update of news and weather making headlines!
Police: Chicago Shooting Leaves 2 People Dead, 8 Wounded
CHICAGO (AP) — Two people are dead and another eight wounded following a shooting near a fast food restaurant just blocks from Chicago’s famed Magnificent Mile shopping district that sent bystanders scattering, authorities said. The shooting happened about 10:40 p.m.…
Active Adventures: Charter Fishing with Looper Charters
In this weeks Active Adventures, Meteorologist Ken Slama heads out on the lake with Captain Brody Kaldahl with Looper Charters to see if they can catch some luck ahead of the summer…
Biden’s Approval Dips To Lowest Of Presidency: AP-NORC Poll
(AP) -- President Joe Biden’s approval rating dipped to the lowest point of his presidency in May, a new poll shows, with deepening pessimism emerging among members of his own Democratic Party. Only 39% of U.S. adults approve of Biden’s…
Bent Paddle's Festiversary Returning This Weekend After Two Years Off During The Pandemic
Some of the video used in this story is courtesy of Nice Mediaworks. DULUTH, Minn. -- It's a big weekend for Bent Paddle in Lincoln Park, as its Festiversary event is returning this…
A Nurses Night Out
DULUTH, Minn.- Essentia Health hosted an event Thursday for graduating students looking for a job in health care. The "Nurses Night Out" event including casino games, food, prizes, and career opportunities. Essentia Health hopes events…
The 5th Annual Rosie Awards
DULUTH, Minn.- Thursday, The Women Today Magazine hosted the 5th annual Rosie Awards to celebrate women's achievements in the Northland. Seven awards were given out to women who are a driving force in the Northland.…
Recent Storm Winds Cause Property Damage in Saginaw
SAGINAW, MN - Wednesday’s storms brought recorded wind gusts up to 60 mph along with hail nearly 2 inches in some areas, but for some in Saginaw, the winds were reported by the…
Mayor’s Reception to Celebrate Commissioning of USS Minneapolis-St. Paul
DULUTH, Minn. -- It’s been years in the making for the USS Minneapolis-St. Paul to be commissioned, and its finally happening here in Duluth as members of the navy league and twin ports community…
