Repair Work on Railroad Tracks Ongoing
DULUTH, MINN. -- The North Shore Scenic Railroad is getting a major upgrade with train tracks being rebuilt. A couple of years ago the railroad company noticed the main line into the…
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Marijuana Use in Duluth Parks Target of Proposed Ordinance
DULUTH, MINN. -- During the last legislative session, the Minnesota Legislature decided that having and using recreational marijuana in the state would be legal as of August First. However, the law that was passed…
Judge Appointed To Take Late Judge Sally Tarnowski’s Duluth Seat
DULUTH, Minn. -- Governor Walz announced on Thursday who he appointed to fill the late Duluth judge Sally Tarnowski’s seat. Tarnowski died at 63-years-old after being hit and killed in March by a driver when she was out on a…
Fargo Police Officer Justified In Using Deadly Force Against Gunman, State Attorney General Says
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The man who shot Fargo police officers — one fatally — last week had 1,800 rounds, multiple guns and a homemade hand grenade in his vehicle, officials said Wednesday. Mohamad Barakat, 37, opened fired on officers…
Thanksgiving In July At Chum
DULUTH, Minn. -- Thanksgiving is on the minds of the folks at Chum Food Shelf. The spirit of giving is alive and well at Chum. Chum is asking for donations so they can purchase…
Powerball Jackpot Soars To $1 Billion For Wednesday's Drawing
OMAHA, Neb. (FOX 9) - With the Powerball jackpot topping $1 billion for this week's drawing, millions of people across the country will be lining up at convenience stores, grocery and gas station counters hoping to hit it big. How…
Renamed Sports Complex Honors Denfeld Football Coaches
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Denfeld High Schools' Public Schools Stadium officially has a new name. The new name of the sports complex is now Walt Hunting Stadium-Marv Heikkinen Field. Honoring 2 well known football…
Duluth Affordable Housing Coalition Reflects On This Year's Efforts
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Affordable Housing Coalition held their annual celebration to reflect on this year's efforts and plan for the future. This past legislative was a win with big investments for housing…
Teamsters Workers At Blandin Paper To Hold Strike Rally Friday
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - A worker strike continues at Blandin Paper Company in Grand Rapids. 170 members of Teamsters Local 346 will hold a strike rally Friday from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. along…
Tour of the New Facilities at St. Mary's Medical Center
DULUTH, Minn.--With almost six years since the start of construction for the new St. Mary's Hospital, Essentia Health is just putting the finishing touches into its new facility. "You know it…
Duluth Public School Board Votes On Possible Referendum
DULUTH, Minn.--The Duluth Public School Board Members voted earlier today for plans for a potential school referendum. During the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary ESSER funds helped the Duluth Public Schools take that step forward into…
MNA Essentia Nurses Prepare for Friday's Picket
DULUTH, Minn.--“To avoid any HIPPA violations I’ll just say that nurses are almost daily in tears trying to deal with the struggle of knowing that we don’t have enough staff. It’s very stressful,” said…
Parachutist Expected To Make 'Full Recovery' After Duluth Airshow Accident
DULUTH, Minn. – The U.S. Navy parachute diver who was injured in a hard fall at the Duluth Airshow Saturday is “progressing well and expected to make a full recovery,” according to a spokesperson for the Airshow. The two parachute…
Hundreds Of Northshore Mining Workers Join United Steelworkers Union
Hundreds of workers at Cleveland Cliffs' Northshore Mining Company have joined the United Steelworkers Union. The union said in a statement Tuesday that Northshore Mining was the last remaining taconite mine on the Iron Range without a union. Roughly 400…
New Terminal to Be Built At Duluth Sky Harbor Airport
DULUTH, MINN. -- Duluth’s Sky Harbor Regional Airport may not be as large as DLH, the international airport, but it plays an important role for aviation enthusiasts. Small planes and seaplanes utilize the…
Vegetable Stands Showing Up Around The Northland
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Vegetable stands are up around the Northland and are loaded with lots of healthy choices. Located in Superior on Tower Avenue, one stand just opened a few days ago. They are…
Lake Superior Art Glass Partners With Love Creamery For Design Your Own Ice Cream Bowl Event
DULUTH, Minn. -- Lake Superior Art Glass is helping people beat the heat with design your own ice cream bowls throughout the month of July. The art store has a new design this…
Train Derails North Of Cook
FIELD TOWNSHIP, Minn. -- A train derailed in Field Township just North of Cook Monday night sending 9 rail cars off the tracks. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says deputies and the Cook Fire Department responded at 8:20 p.m.…
Knowing Your Neighbor: Zenith Bookstore Mural Artist
DULUTH, Minn. -- Jonathan Thunder is an artist who focuses on many different forms of art, from painting to animation. Recently he put his focus on creating a large mural, which covers the entire side…
Ely Man Dies In Single Vehicle Crash
ELY, Minn. -- An Ely man lost his life after a single vehicle crash Monday night. It happened around 5:40 p.m. in the 2100 block of Grant Mcmahan Boulevard in Morse Township. St. Louis County Sheriff's deputies assisted by other…
Coffee Conversation: Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival Returns for 68th Season
HOYT LAKES, Minn. -- The Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival is set to return (Thurs. July 20 - Sun. July 23) for its 68th season. Organizers Nikki Swanson and Cherie Grams, along with Miss Hoyt Lakes Queen Kara Swanson, joined FOX21…
Lawmakers, Community Leaders Discuss Minnesota Transportation Bill
DULUTH, Minn. -- Minnesota lawmakers and community members were at the Duluth Depot Monday talking all things transportation. The $7.8 billion transportation bill that has passed means multiple big projects for northeastern Minnesota. Projects…
Essentia Nurses To Picket Friday, Call Staffing Levels 'Disastrous'
DULUTH, Minn. -- Essentia nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association are headed back to the picket line this week amid continued concerns over what they call "disastrous staffing levels." It's been six months since nurses at Essentia reached a new…
Essentia Employees With United Steelworkers To Hold Picket Friday
DULUTH, Minn. -- Essentia Health coworkers with United Steelworkers Local 9460 will be holding an informational picket Friday along with Essentia workers with the Minnesota Nurses Association. Below is the full statement from USW: "Our union is locked in tough…
Motorcyclist Killed After Losing Control In Sawyer County
TOWN OF WEIRGOR, Wis. - A fatal motorcycle accident is under investigation in Sawyer County. The accident happened on State Highway 48 in the Town of Weirgor. The sheriff's office said David Hamilton, 53, of Ladysmith Wisconsin lost control of…
Loch Café and Games Sees Busy First Month
DULUTH, Minn. --A new café in town is not your average coffee shop, it is a mix of two worlds, coffee and tabletop games. The Loch Café and Games is owned by a Duluth…
Floods Wash Away Children, Scorching Heat Envelopes The West As Wildfire Smoke Overtakes Northern US
WASHINGTON CROSSING, Pa. (AP) — Emergency crews in suburban Philadelphia intensified their search Monday for a missing 9-month-old boy and his 2-year-old sister who were swept away in a family car when torrential rains flooded a roadway. While the East…
Pennsylvania Train Derailment: Silicone Pellets Found Leaking Out Of Collapsed Train Cars, Police Say
WHITEMARSH TOWNSHIP, Pa. (FOX 9) - Emergency crews responded to the scene of a train derailment in Montgomery County, which prompted temporary evacuations in the area. According to authorities, 16 cars on a CSX train derailed in the area of…
Second Alzheimer’s Drug In The Pipeline Promises To Slow Worsening But With Safety Concern
WASHINGTON (AP) — Another experimental Alzheimer’s drug can modestly slow patients’ inevitable worsening — by about four to seven months, researchers reported Monday. Eli Lilly and Co. is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval of donanemab. If cleared, it would…
Bill Pushes For Outdoor Education For All Minnesota Kids
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - School could go outside for every kid in Minnesota if legislators approve a bill introduced just before the end of this year’s session. The "Outdoor School for All" bill aims to break down financial barriers to…
