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Local Store Shows Off Gifts Ahead of Father's Day

DULUTH, Minn. --It's crunch time if you're still looking for that perfect father’s day gift, but there is a lot to choose from. One local company demonstrates its products to show gift options for…

Youngsters and Parents Have Reasons to Love Grandma('s)

If spaghetti and carb-loading aren't your thing, how about just getting outside on a great day? Especially if you're a kid. Or a parent who wants a kid to burn off some sugar. An event Friday at Bayfront was aimed…

Ondoro & Lindwurm Look to Defend Grandma's Marathon Crowns

DULUTH, Minn.- All of the elite Grandma's Marathon runners made their way to Duluth on Friday. That includes two two-time champions who have hopes of making it three come Saturday. On the men's side, Dominic…

Spaghetti and Other Motivations Fuel Grandma's Runners

Something that always goes well before twenty-six miles of running, is twenty-six miles of spaghetti noodles. Visitors could start slurping their noodles and sauce at the DECC beginning at eleven Friday morning. There are many traditions associated with Grandma's, and…

Minnesota Discovery Center Hosting Summer Concerts

CHISHOLM, Minn. -- The Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm has a fun summer ahead as they are hosting concerts in their 1,600 seat amphitheater. The concerts continue Thursday night as Blackhawk with the Christopher David…

Esko Baseball Shuts Out Perham for First-Ever State Championship Title

ST. PAUL, Minn.- In their first state tournament appearance since 2000, the Esko baseball team is leaving the tourney with the top prize. "We were a little nervous at the beginning, which is…

Traffic Advisory Ahead Of Grandma's Marathon

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Police Department released a traffic advisory for Grandma's Marathon on Saturday. Motorists can expect man road closures and traffic backups. Below is the press release from the police department: Saturday, June 17: Road Closures Scenic…

Aircraft Lands On I-35 Near Barnum

UPDATE (June 16, 2:40 p.m.) -- The Minnesota State Patrol says it was a small single-engine aircraft that made an emergency landing on I-35. The airplane then stopped in the roadside ditch, landing safely. The state patrol says no injuries were…

Justice Department Accuses Minneapolis Police Of Rights Violations After George Floyd’s Killing

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Justice Department alleged Friday that Minneapolis police have systematically discriminated against Black and Native American people for years and often violated constitutional rights following a sweeping investigation that began after George Floyd was killed. The two-year…

Coffee Conversation: Runner, Author, and Activist -- Alison Mariella Désir

DULUTH, Minn. -- Runner, Author, and Activist Alison Mariella Désir made the trek to Duluth from Seattle this weekend for Grandma's Marathon, but her mission here runs much deeper than the physical race. Her book, 'Running While Black', is one…

Fox Along the North Shore: Cascade River State Park

LUTSEN, Minn. -- Now that summer weather is here and the kids are out of school, the North Shore is starting to see more visitors. We recently stopped at Cascade River State Park and met…

Coffee Conversation: Runner Tony Loyd Talks Grandma's Marathon

DULUTH, Minn. -- Runner Tony Loyd joined FOX21 on the morning newscast ahead of Grandma's Marathon to talk about his love for the annual event, his many experiences in the running world, the tough reality of being an injured athlete,…

Duluth Police: Traffic Advisory Ahead Of Grandma's Marathon For Friday Events

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Police Department released a traffic advisory for events happening Friday as a part of Grandma's Marathon. Below is the press release from the police department: WILLIAM A. IRVIN 5K: Traffic Advisory - Friday, June 16,…

Relatives Of William A. Irvin In Duluth To Participate In 5k

DULUTH, Minn. -- A popular kickoff event for Grandma's Marathon brought a special family to Duluth. Direct descendants of William A. Irvin, who the famous ore boat in Canal Park is named after, came…

Preparations For Grandma's Marathon Annual Spaghetti Dinner Underway

DULUTH, Minn. -- A Grandma's Marathon tradition is taking place Friday and preparations are underway at the DECC. It's the Michelina's All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner. The annual pre-race meal consists of 2,200 pounds of pasta and…

Essentia Fitness Expo is on at the DECC; Grandma's Race-Day Registration Open

DULUTH, Minn.--You could argue that Grandma’s Marathon officially started today with crowds of people gathering at the DECC for the Essentia Health Fitness Expo. Runners, spectators, and the community were welcomed to browse through…

Closures Begin As Wildfire Burns In BWCAW

The Superior National Forest said a 20 to 30 acre wildfire continues to burn in the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness Thursday. The fire broke out this week near Pike Lake about 10 miles away…

International Falls: Future of The River Golf Course Uncertain

The golf season is in full swing, but the future of the only golf course in the city of International Falls remains uncertain. The privately owned course has not opened yet, and community members searching…

Day of Remembrance for Three Men Lynched in 1920

DULUTH, MINN. The Annual Day of Remembrance for the three men lynched in Duluth in 1920, was held at the memorial located in downtown Duluth. The three men, Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson, and…

Multiple Grass Fires Reported Along Highway 53

Multiple agencies were on the scene Thursday afternoon to tackle multiple grass fires up and down Highway 53 from Cotton to Highway 33 around Independence. Drivers reported thick white smoke across the roadway.…

Minnesota Fire Deaths In 2022 Highest Since 1995

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Seventy Minnesotans lost their lives in fires in 2022 — the most since 1995, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) said. "To say Minnesota had 70 fire deaths in 2022 is oversimplifying the data," Interim…

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Gives Minnesota City The Worst Air In The US

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — St. Paul had the worst air quality in the United States on Wednesday as smoke from massive Canadian wildfires drifted across Minnesota a week after similar smoke blanketed the northeastern U.S. The smoke was “near the worst”…

Supreme Court Preserves Law That Aims To Keep Native American Children With Tribal Families

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved the system that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings of Native children, rejecting a broad attack from some Republican-led states and white families who argued it is…

Redhead Mountain Bike Park Gets Funding For Phase 2 Expansion

CHISHOLM, Minn. -- A big announcement was made today for Redhead Mountain Bike Park in Chisholm. The LCCMR application to start phase 2 expansion of the park has been approved by the state. The funding…

Cancer Survivors Night at Carnival

DULUTH, Minn.--“There was a month of just tests and scans and tests and scans,” said patient Dan Egley. For Dan Egley, receiving his cancer diagnosis was no easy task. Although the news was not…

Wildfire Breaks Out In The BWCAW Amid Dry Conditions

A wildfire has ignited in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It's located near Spice Lake, southwest of Seagull Lake and about 10 miles west of the Gunflint Trail, according to the Superior…

KornerStores Gets OK To Purchase Old Gary Telephone Exchange Building

DULUTH, Minn. – Gary-based KornerStores company has received the OK to purchase the former Northwestern Bell Telephone exchange building in Gary. The Duluth Planning Commission unanimously approved the special-use permit Tuesday. It allows KornerStores…

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