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Pudge's Pub Reopens Under New Management

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A longtime staple of East Superior is celebrating their grand reopening with a few changes. Pudge’s is now under new ownership. For the last month they’ve been cleaning up the pub. New…

Monday Marks 22 Years Since 9/11 Attacks On America

On Monday, the United States and countries abroad will remember the tragic events of September 11th that killed almost 3,000 Americans 22 years ago. Gov. Tim Walz has ordered Flags at half-staff Monday in honor…

Officials: Wildfire In Carlton County Started By Human

A human-caused wildfire in Carlton County is now 98-percent contained, according to the Minnesota Incident Command System. Crews were working hot spots Sunday. Heavy machinery and firefighters continued to mop up hot areas of the 82-acre fire in Barnum near…

Ru-Ridge Corn Maze Gears For Busy Fall Season

CARLTON, Minn. -- On the far edge of Carlton, Minnesota lies a farm and a vision. “The support from the community and friends it’s just incredible. Everybody’s just as excited as we are that…

One Dead After Being Struck by a Train Near Sawyer Township

Carlton County, Minn. -- In Carlton county, the sheriff’s office received a report of an accident involving both a vehicle and a train. This happened around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 9, on Lammi Road and Hwy 210 in Sawyer…

Two dead and one in critical condition after crash near Floodwood on Highway 8

UPDATE (September 10, 5:53 a.m.) -- Authorities have released the names of those involved in the fatal Floodwood crash from Saturday morning. Authorities responded to an automated 911 call from an iPhone, stating the owner had been in a severe…

People Get Outside for Free Park Day

CARLTON, Minn. -- Saturday was Free Park Day in Minnesota which allowed the opportunity to get outside and explore nature. The Minnesota DNR is offering four Free Park Days throughout the year. Which allows free admission to all of Minnesota’s…

Lake Superior Harvest Festival Returns to Bayfront Park

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Lake Superior Harvest Festival returned to Bayfront Park Saturday and brought sustainability to the northland. The Harvest Festival is put on by the Lake Superior Sustainable Farming Association. The goal of the festival is to promote…

Duluth Lions Club Hosts 2nd Annual Strides for Diabetes

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Lions Club hosted their 2nd annual Strides for Diabetes walk Saturday to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity in preventing the disease. Dozens of people took their own strides in the fight against…

Duluth Denfelds Stadium and Field Has a New Name Dedicated to Past Coaches

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Denfeld Hunter’s home turf has a new name dedicated to two past football coaches. The former Public Schools Stadium is now Walt Hunting Stadium dedicated to the Hunters namesake. Coach Hunting…

UWS Has Newly Renovated Labs in Time for the Fall Semester

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- UW- Superior students are back in class, and some of those classrooms have a new style this year. Two chemistry labs and one geography lab were renovated over the summer to…

Duluth & MN DNR Urging Residents to Conserve Water, Under Drought Warning

NORTHLAND -- The City of Duluth and state DNR officials are urging residents to practice water conservation measures due to drought warning. The Lake Superior Watershed, which includes Duluth, Hermantown, Proctor and Rice Lake areas have entered the Drought Warning…

Community Leaders Learn All About Firefighting In Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Friday, Superior Firefighters Local 74 hosted a program to show community members what it's like to be them. It was called FIRE OPS 101, which is an interactive way to…

St. Luke's Encourages Families To Keep Up With Vaccinations

DULUTH, Minn. -- With kids going back to school and exposed to more germs, St. Luke's is encouraging families to stay up to date on vaccinations. According to a St. Luke's pediatrician, vaccinations…

Deaths Of 3 People At Breezy Point Ruled Murder-Suicide

(Updated September 8, 5:30 p.m.) -- The three deaths at a Breezy Point townhouse have been ruled a double-murder and suicide, according to the Crow Wing County Attorney's office. The two people murdered have been identified as 54-year-old Melanie…

Free Park Day In Minnesota Saturday

MINNESOTA -- The Minnesota DNR is offering the community an opportunity to explore the outdoors for free. Free Park Day is Saturday. That includes free admission for everyone to all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas. The goal of…

Coffee Conversation: Lake Superior Harvest Festival at Bayfront Park

DULUTH, Minn. -- The 2023 Lake Superior Harvest Festival returns on Saturday, Sept. 9 to Bayfront Festival Park. The Harvest Festival is a project of the Lake Superior Sustainable Farming Association, and was founded as an educational outreach program aimed…

County Rd 11 Fire View Of Burned Area Credit To Aj Hoffman Us Fish And Wildlife Service

Peat Soil A Challenge In Barnum Area Wildfire

UPDATE (September 8, 2:15 p.m.) -- The fire is more under control, the size is about ten acres larger than originally thought, and it may be a fire that…

City of Duluth's Street Maintenance Crew Busy This Summer

DULUTH, Minn. -- With a record amount of snow this past winter here in Duluth, comes record road maintenance. The City of Duluth Street Maintenance crew has been busy this summer with pothole patching, crack…

Unity Fund Awards First Grant Of $10,000 To Support Homeless Mothers And Children

DULUTH, Minn. -- A local program has awarded its first grant to support homeless mothers and children. The Unity Fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation works to provide funding for those of…

UMD Hosts 3rd Annual Volunteer Fair

DULUTH, Minn. -- UMD students are finding new ways to give back to the community. It was the 3rd Annual UMD Volunteer Fair Thursday. The fair gives students the opportunities to find different ways…

New USW Members At Northshore Mining Reach First-Ever Contract With Cliffs

Hundreds of workers at Northshore Mining in Babbitt and Silver Bay have voted to ratify a first-ever three-year contract with their employer, Cleveland Cliffs. The workers recently joined the United Steelworkers Union. USW District 11 Director Emil Ramirez said the…

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers visits with students and teachers at a local school

MAPLE, Wis. -- The Governor visited Northwestern High School in Maple Thursday morning. He walked the halls, speaking with students, teachers and staff. He said he enjoyed being there and spoke about the seriousness of the teacher shortage. He noted…

38th Annual Duluth Rotary Club Rose Sale Begins

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Rotary Club is hosting its largest fundraiser of the year. The 38th Annual Rose Sale is happening now through October 7. Funds from the sale will be used to provide grants to local organizations helping…

‘Drivers Licenses For All’ Launches In October, Officials Answer Questions Before Rollout

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Prior to an official launch on Oct. 1, Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) officials offered details on a program that intends to offer "drivers licenses for all," regardless of current immigration status. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz…

Duluth Haunted Ship Getting Ready For Spooky Season

DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth's spookiest attraction is preparing for its upcoming season. It is the 29th year of the Haunted Ship in Canal Park. Crews work all winter coming up with new frightful ideas…

Coffee Conversation: 17th Annual Minnesota Mile Friday in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- The 17th Annual Minnesota Mile will take participants on a 1-mile course along the scenic Skyline Parkway in Duluth on Friday, September 8. Grandma's Marathon Public Relations & Marketing Director Zach Schneider joined FOX21 on the morning newscast…

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