Duluth Public Schools Holding Two-Part Referendum
DULUTH, Minn. -- Voters in Duluth will see more than the Mayoral and city council races on their ballot on November 7. Duluth Public Schools will also have two referendum questions for you to…
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New Task Force Will Evaluate Indoor Youth Athletitcs Venues In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- A new Task Force is coming to the City of Duluth to evaluate the cities indoor youth athletics facilities. The Indoor Athletics Venues Task Force will create a set of…
Minnesota's First Office Of Cannabis Management Director Is Named
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota's first Office of Cannabis Management director has been appointed. Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced Erin DuPree has been appointed the state's first director of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Starting Oct. 2,…
Duluth Community Still Searching For Missing Sheila St. Clair
DULUTH, Minn. -- Sheila St. Clair was last seen in the Central Hillside neighborhood in August of 2015, a month later she was reported missing. 8 years later she is still nowhere to be found.…
Rupert Murdoch, The Creator Of Fox News, Is Stepping Down As Head Of News Corp. And Fox Corp.
NEW YORK (AP) — Rupert Murdoch, the 92-year-old Australian media magnate whose creation of Fox News made him a force in American politics, is stepping down as leader of both Fox’s parent company and his News Corp. media holdings. Fox said…
Coffee Conversation: Duluth Playhouse Kicks Off New Season with 'Young Frankenstein'
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Playhouse is launching its 2023 - 2024 season with the musical comedy Young Frankenstein, running September 15 to October 1 at the historic NorShor Theatre. Duluth Playhouse Executive Director Wes Drummond joined FOX21 on the morning…
Tickets Available: Animal Allies Fur Ball Fundraiser Oct. 14
DULUTH, Minn. -- If you love animals, there's a fantastic fundraiser coming up Oct. 14. It’s the annual Fur Ball at the Northland Country Club in Duluth. The fundraiser is the biggest event of the…
Cloquet Police to Get Body Cams and Updated Tasers
CLOQUET, Minn. --The Cloquet City Council approved the purchase of body-worn cameras and new Tasers for its Police Department. The 24 cameras cost slightly more than 159 thousand dollars, while the 24 Tasers were slightly more than 101 Thousand Dollars.…
GO Pack GO Bill Re-introduced
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin wants Television viewers in all of Wisconsin to be able to watch Green Bay Packers games. She has re-introduced the GO Pack GO legislation…
Rural AIDS Action Network Syringe Exchange Program is 10 Years Old
DULUTH, Minn. -- 10 years ago, the Rural AIDS Action Network, or RANN started as a way to prevent HIV, HEP-C, and opioid overdose deaths. One of the ways RANN has helped is by collecting…
Biden Administration Announces $600M To Produce COVID Tests And Will Reopen Website To Order Them
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is providing $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests and is restarting a website allowing Americans to again order up to four free tests per household — aiming to prevent possible…
Coffee Conversation: Local Authors to Participate in Discussions at Twin Ports Libraries
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Twin Ports Perceptions project will host panel discussions with six local authors at Superior Public Library on September 26 and Duluth Public Library on October 10. Superior Public Library Programming and Partnerships Manager Leslie Mehle and Featured…
FDA Says It Needs More Research Before Deciding To Approve Nasal Spray To Treat Dangerous Allergies
(AP) -- Federal regulators declined to approve a nasal spray to treat severe allergic reactions late Tuesday, calling for more research on what would have been the first alternative to injections using devices such as an EpiPen. The U.S. Food…
Superior Fire Department Hosts Emotional Resiliency Training
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- 55 fire fighters from different departments in Minnesota and Wisconsin are gathering this week for a special training. The Superior Fire Department is hosting an emotional resiliency training. It's for members…
Advocates Honored For Efforts Surrounding Homelessness In Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. -- The annual conference focusing on the issue of homelessness and housing continued Tuesday at the DECC with an awards ceremony. Each year the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless recognizes efforts made by…
Downtown Duluth Study: 2,500 New Housing Units Possible Within 5 Years
DULUTH, Minn. – A downtown Duluth housing study shows the potential for as many as 2,500 new housing units within the next five years. It’s a welcomed projection for a downtown that’s seen undesirable…
Duluth Playhouse Now Owns The Historic NorShor Theatre
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Playhouse -- one of the nation's oldest non-profit theatres -- has officially been handed the key to the historic NorShor Theatre as the new owners of the state-of-the-art facility. Sherman…
Volunteers Needed: 'Bentleyville Tour Of Lights' Setup Begins Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. -- Believe it or not, it's time to talk Christmas and Bentleyville Tour of Lights! On Tuesday, some of the storage trucks and equipment – even some decorations -- were already in the…
Superior Mayor Calls 2024 Budget Proposal The Best In Decades
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Superior Mayor Jim Paine is touting his 2024 budget proposal as the largest public investment in the city in decades. Mayor Paine on Tuesday said the city is well positioned to…
Moose Lake Correctional Facility Prepares Inmates to Rejoin Society
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. --The Moose Lake Correctional Facility held a Transitions Resource Fair today to help its inmates prepare for life on the outside and the challenges they will face. According to the…
United Auto Workers Threaten To Expand Targeted Strike If There Is No Substantive Progress By Friday
(AP) -- The United Auto Workers union is stepping up pressure on Detroit’s Big Three by threatening to expand its strike unless it sees major progress in contract negotiations by Friday. In a video statement late Monday, UAW President Shawn…
Spooktacular Pumpkin Creations At Lake Superior Art Glass
DULUTH, Minn. -- Lake Superior Art Glass is providing a spooktacular experience all throughout September and October. Instead of people carving their own pumpkins, people in Canal Park can watch their pumpkins be created…
Knowing Your Neighbor: Matthew Larson Racing
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- At just 17 years old, race car driver Matthew Larson has already racked up many memories in his trusty car. This year, Matthews’s car has a new theme which is spreading an…
Ecolibrium3 Helps Community Get Their Houses Ready For Winter
DULUTH, Minn. -- As we are inching toward colder weather, one sustainable organization is helping the community prepare their houses for the winter. We spoke to an expert at Ecolibrium 3 who says the first…
Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College Holds Inauguration Ceremony For New President
CLOQUET, Minn. -- An inauguration ceremony was held Monday for the 5th president of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. Anita Hanson was named president by the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State…
Klobuchar, Stauber Call On FAA To 'Expedite' Approvals For New DLH Air Traffic Control Tower
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber have joined forces to help rebuild Duluth's aging air traffic control tower. The two have sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his…
Homeless Advocates Convene At DECC As Another Duluth Encampment Is Pushed Out
DULUTH, Minn. -- Another growing homeless encampment in Duluth got torn down and moved out Monday. It comes as local and state leaders try to strike a balance between public health and safety, and…
Shots Fired Investigation Underway In Two Harbors
TWO HARBORS, Minn. -- Two Harbors police are investigating a “shots fired” incident near townhomes. Police responded to the Rustic Creek Townhomes around 7 p.m. Sunday for the report of gunshots. Police called in assistance from the Lake County Sheriff's…
SRX Offroad Ranch Offers High-Octane Action
POPLAR, Wis. - If you've driven southbound on Highway 53 near Solon Springs this fall, you may have caught a glimpse of some high-octane action. SRX Offroad Ranch in Poplar has been operating since 2021,…
Duluth Police: Bar Fight Between 2 Women Ended In Assault By 2 Men
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Police Department issued an update Monday involving an assault of a woman at the Rustic Bar in West Duluth. Investigators reviewed surveillance video from inside the bar, which they say shows two females getting into…
