MnDOT Begins Cleanup Of Duluth Homeless Encampment
DULUTH, Minn. - Cleanup of a problematic homeless encampment in Duluth has begun. MnDOT crews have removed…
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"No Hit Zones" Hope to Prevent Spanking of Children or Hitting Others
It is child abuse prevention month, and part of that includes an effort by some to get parents to move away from spanking children. Thursday, supporters of that effort gathered at the YMCA…
Duluth Fire Department Busy in 2022, With Some Ups and Downs
DULUTH, Minn. - Wednesday the Duluth Fire Department presented a picture of what calls were up and which were down in 2022. In 2022, the department made 478 more runs than the year before.…
Spring Allergy Season Right Around The Corner
DULUTH, Minn. -- Although it may not look like spring outside right now, allergies are still a concern for many. Trees will be pollinating soon, and the pollination affects those with allergies causing runny noses,…
Duluth's 'Stepping On Up' Launches 'Safe Bay' For Homeless Living In Vehicles
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth homeless organizations launched a first Monday night by creating a designated location for people who are living out of their vehicles to safely park overnight. The "Safe Bay” is an…
Sleeping Bags, Tents Wanted As Duluth's Warming Shelter Closes For Season
DULUTH, Minn. -- The CHUM drop-in shelter in Duluth is asking for donated sleeping bags and tents as more of the homeless population will be out in the elements with Duluth’s Warming Shelter…
'Safe Bay' To Launch In Duluth Monday Night For Homeless Living In Vehicles
DULUTH, Minn. – “Stepping On Up Duluth” is launching a safe place to park Monday night for those who are living out of their cars. It’s located…
Red Cross Day At UWS Preps Students With Life-Saving Skills
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The University of Wisconsin-Superior partnered with the local American Red Cross Chapter Thursday to learn life-saving tools. They called it Red Cross Day and students were invited to learn hands-only…
Homeless Encampment, Debris Grow Near Bayfront Park; Cleanup Effort Planned Next Week
DULUTH, Minn. -- A homeless encampment across the street from Bayfront Park has grown into a public health hazard, and a CHUM official confirms MnDOT will be cleaning the property sometime next week. There…
St. Luke's Honors Organ Donation
DULUTH, Minn. -- Tuesday St. Luke's hospital held their annual ceremony honoring the life saving gift of organ donation and the families of donors. The hospital raised a "Donate Life" flag and held a moment…
Gov. Walz Signs Free School Lunch Bill Into Law
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A bill that will provide free school lunches to all students in Minnesota is now law. Gov. Tim Walz's signed the bill into law on Friday after a modified version was approved by the Minnesota House on Thursday.…
Essentia Health's Mall Facilites Set To Reopen Following Roof Collapse
DULUTH, Minn. -- While the Miller Hill Mall will be closed through at least Sunday, Essentia Health says its mall facilities will be reopening starting Saturday. The roof collapse did not directly impact Essentia's mall locations, but they were closed…
FOX 21 Participates In 'Hunger Bowl Twin Ports' Bowling Tourney
FOX 21 was once again representing at this year's Hunger Bowl Twin Ports bowling tournament. The event raised money for Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger, Rusty Mehlberg and Ken…
House Votes To Declassify Info About Origins Of COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted unanimously on Friday to declassify U.S. intelligence information about the origins of COVID-19, a sweeping show of bipartisan support near the third anniversary of the start of the deadly pandemic. The 419-0 vote was final approval…
Vision Northland Project At Essentia Health Nearly Complete
DULUTH, Minn. -- A $900 million project is nearing completion at Essentia Health after over 3 years of construction. The Vision Northland Project, which is the new Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center is about…
