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…
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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…
Suspicious Death Investigation In Deer River
DEER RIVER, Minn. – A suspicious death investigation is underway in the city of Deer River. The Itasca County Sheriff's Office released information about the case Wednesday evening. Authorities say deputies responded to a home in the 500 block of…
Grandma's Finish Line Coordinator Talks Marathon Health, Safety
DULUTH, Minn. -- Grandma's Marathon weekend begins Thursday, and that means last-minute preparations are moving full-speed ahead. For Erik Nelson, who's been involved with the race for more than four decades, he's focused on…
Lake Superior College Addressing PFAS Contamination
DULUTH, MINN. -- PFAS’ are often called forever chemicals because they don’t break down in the environment or in our bodies. One of the many ways PFAS are used is in the foam…
Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged But Signals 2 More Potential Hikes This Year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday after having raised it 10 straight times to combat high inflation. But in a surprise move, the Fed signaled that it may raise rates twice more this…
Food Truck Tuesday In Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- When it comes to summer eating, if you can't always go to the food, sometimes the food comes to you. That was the case in Superior Tuesday. It was food truck…
Baby Season Is Busy Season For Wildwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
DULUTH, Minn. -- Wildwoods, a wildlife rehabilitation center in Duluth has been very busy as it is baby season for them. This is because around late spring, early summer is when the non-profit rescues…
Wildfire In BWCA Being Monitored, Officials Say
BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE ARE, Minn. (FOX 9) - The U.S. Forestry Service says about 30 acres of the Boundary Water Canoe Area are currently burning. The fire is between Spice Lake and Ogishkemuncie Lake. The fire is being monitored, and at the…
Coffee Conversation: Summer Opportunities at GND Rec Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- The heart of summer is on the horizon and many are itching to stay busy and fend off any summer boredom. The Gary New Duluth Recreation Area functions as a catalyst for community members of all ages…
The Beach At Pinehurst Park Open For Summer
CLOQUET, Minn. -- The Beach at Pinehurst Park is now open for the summer. It's located in Cloquet off of Highway 33 and is a unique beach that is actually a sand bottom pool that…
Coffee Conversation: Summer Programming at Duluth Public Library
DULUTH, Minn. -- As schools let out for the summer, some parents look to bridge the learning gap that many kids experience while on break; the library can be a a great, free option to assist with that. Duluth Library…
New Food Truck, Junior's Backyard Grill Now Open
SCANLON, Minn. -- A new food truck has arrived in Scanlon after about 10 years of ideas to make it happen. Junior's Backyard Grill held their grand opening Tuesday. They offer homecooked meals including burgers,…
Duluth Homeowner Makes Explosive Mistake With Propane
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth homeowner recently faced severe burns after being hit with a ball of fire while trying to connect his pool heater to a propane gas line. It’s something he said…
Esko Drops its Mascot After New MN Law
ESKO, Minn.--A new law in Minnesota is forcing a change of the Esko School District's Mascot. The Esko Eskomos will be discontinuing their mascot as of June 30, this after Minnesota lawmakers passed a law that prohibits the use of…
