New Thrift Store Opens in Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn. -- A new thrift store opened in Cloquet in the beginning of June. Northern Lights Community Action is a non-profit thrift store and a community center with all of the profits going…
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New Scenic Café Brings Their Scenic 61 Food Truck to Canal Park
DULUTH, Minn.- New Scenic Café along the North Shore is bringing a little bit of their unique menu items down to Canal Park. They now have two food trucks there throughout the summer and fall,…
American Indian Education Department Makes Meal Kits for Indigenous Community
DULUTH, Minn.- The American Indian Education Department for Duluth Public Schools is on their third week of "Boozhoo Fresh" programs. The group is providing two different recipes and healthy ingredients to students…
COVID-19 Update: Vaccinations, COVID Tests and New Variants
DULUTH, Minn.- COVID-19 restrictions have loosened quite a bit in recent weeks, but wearing masks and social distancing are still good ways to stay safe, especially for unvaccinated people. Essentia Health administered more than…
MDH: Unvaccinated People Should Get Tested for COVID-19 After Any Summer Travel
(FOX 9) - Minnesota health officials have outlined recommendations for COVID-19 testing this summer, both for vaccinated and unvaccinated people. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, while case numbers have dropped, the virus is still circulating in communities. Health…
Duluth Police Asking for Public's Help Locating Burglary Suspect
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a male responsible for a Wednesday morning apartment burglary. According to police, officers responded to the 1100 block of GLen Place Drive just after 7:30 a.m.…
Gov. Walz Emergency Powers to End Thursday
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Legislature has reconvened to finish its remaining work on a $52 billion, two-year budget. Education and tax bills need passage before the current budget expires Wednesday night. Lawmakers returned to the Capitol after working into…
UPDATE: Man Arrested for Manslaughter in Virginia Released From Custody
VIRGINIA, Minn. - The Virginia Police Department announced Wednesday that the 31-year-old male arrested Saturday on preliminary charges of manslaughter has been released. According to a recent press release, the police department was advised by the Saint Louis County Prosecuting…
Family: Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld Dies at 88
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Rumsfeld, the two-time defense secretary and a one-time presidential candidate whose reputation as a skilled bureaucrat and visionary of a modern U.S. military was soiled by the long and costly Iraq war, died Tuesday, his family…
Midday Update 6-30-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Bill Cosby’s Sex Assault Conviction Overturned by Court
PHILADELPHIA (AP/Fox 9) - Pennsylvania’s highest court has overturned comedian Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction. The court said Wednesday that they found an agreement with a previous prosecutor that prevented…
Four More Bodies Found in Condo Rubble; at Least 16 Dead
SURFSIDE, Florida (AP) - A fire official says the bodies of four additional victims have been found in the rubble of a collapsed condo tower, raising the death toll to 16 people. Miami-Dade Assistant Fire Chief Raide Jadallah told family…
Bayfront Festival Park Prepares to Host Three Days of Jam-Packed Entertainment
DULUTH, Minn. - After a year full of cancellations and disappointment, Bayfront Festival Park is coming back strong for the 4th of July. Starting Friday, July 2, Bayfront Country Jam will bring the sights and…
Keeping Fido Calm Ahead of Fireworks This Independence Day
DULUTH, Minn. - The 4th of July is always a fun, festive time. However, for pets, it’s quite the opposite. Local veterinarians are urging pet owners and residents to be mindful of their…
Charges Expected Thursday for Trump’s Company, Top Executive
(AP) - Donald Trump’s company and his longtime finance chief are expected to be charged Thursday with tax-related crimes stemming from a New York investigation into the former president’s business dealings. That's according to people familiar with the matter who…
Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Selects Next President
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced Wednesday that Matthew Baumgartner has been selected to serve as their next president. Baumgartner will be taking the seat of long-time president David Ross who is retiring…
Morning Update 6-30-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Minnesota Legislature Prepares to Finish off Work on Budget
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Legislature reconvenes Wednesday to finish its remaining work on a $52 billion, two-year budget after working into the early hours to pass a bill that ends Gov. Tim…
Minnesota Lawmakers Pass Modest Police Accountability Bill
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Senate has joined the state House in approving a modest set of police accountability measures as part of a broader public safety budget bill. The Senate approved it…
One Injured in Early Morning Hwy 61 Crash
DULUTH, Minn. -- Just after 6 a.m. Wednesday morning the Duluth police department responded to a crash on Highway 61 near Congdon boulevard. The 31-year-old driver from Shakopee was driving southbound at a high rate of speed when the…
Cover Band 'Hairball' Ready To Rock Bayfront Park July 3
DULUTH, Minn. - A 4th of July weekend staple at Bayfront Park in Duluth is coming back this Saturday bigger than ever. We're talking about one of the -- if not the -- most…
Newly Opened 'The Garden,' Greysolon Ballroom Getting Busy with Post-Pandemic Events
DULUTH, Minn.- It's the summer of comebacks for event venues with private events like weddings getting planned and booked again across the Northland. New venues like Canal Park’s The Garden, and historic ones like…
Final Phase Of Superior Street Reconstruction Begins
DULUTH, Minn.- The final portion of the Superior Street reconstruction project has broken ground. Work has started on Superior between 3rd and 4th Avenues East. The 3rd Avenue East intersection will remain…
Rose Garden Park Maintenance Talks about Community Feedback
DULUTH, Minn.-- The nearly five acres of the Rose Garden in Leif Erikson park, which features thousands of flowers, is now in full bloom. We caught up with the city's maintenance team earlier today that's…
Mont du Lac Offering Fourth of July Celebration
SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- With a weekend full of festivities at Mont du Lac, staff is eager to start setting up for the four day stretch of events leading up to the Fourth…
City of Duluth Reveals COVID Relief Fund Recommendations
DULUTH, Minn.-- Mayor Emily Larson and members of the City Administration announced their recommendations today on how the city should spend the $58 million dollars it received from the American Rescue Plan.…
Nitro Circus Athlete Raising Money for Veterans
DULUTH, Minn. -- A member of the Nitro Circus made a stop in Duluth today as he makes his way to the East Coast. Tyler Pynnonen, a Grand Rapids resident, caught up with Fox…
Ticks Can Present Problems for Pets in All Climates
DULUTH, Minn.- Fleas and ticks can be a dog's worst enemy and with summer finally here local veterinarians are sounding the alarm on how to prevent ticks. Minnesota is a home to three types of…
Superior Chamber of Commerce Kicks Off Job Push Campaign
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Chamber of Commerce is promoting a "Lots of Love. Lots of Living." campaign to spread awareness of the many jobs available in the area. Superior-Douglas County Area Chamber of Commerce is…
University of Minnesota Leaders Agree to 1.5% Tuition Hike
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota Board of Regents on Tuesday agreed to raise tuition for the first time in two years, over objections from some students who believe it’s wrong to charge more after the COVID-19 pandemic. President…
