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Newest Taco Bell On London Road In Duluth Ready To Open

DULUTH, Minn. -- The new Taco Bell located on the corner of London Road and 21st Avenue East has an official opening date. It's been about 6 years in the making, but it will…

Coffee Conversation: Mental Health Benefits of Diaphragmatic Breathing

DULUTH, Minn. -- The act of breathing is a natural process of the human body, but implementing diaphragmatic breathing with a focus on deep, controlled breaths, can help relax the mind and body in times of tension or crisis. Owner…

10 Year Anniversary Of Angel of Hope Memorial Happening Sunday

DULUTH, Minn. -- It's been 10 years since the Angel of Hope Memorial has been around, which is a place for parents who have lost their children to grieve and remember them. And…

Madeline Kingsbury's Ex-Partner Arrest; Body Found

WINONA, Minn. (FOX 9) - The ex-partner of Madeline Kingsbury and the father of her children has been arrested on a murder charge as police say they have found a body. Adam Fravel was booked into Winona County Jail just after 7 p.m. Wednesday,…

KornerStores, Inc. Eyes Historic Telephone Exchange Building In Gary

GARY, Minn. -- A historic telephone exchange building in the heart of Duluth's Gary neighborhood could soon be the new home of a Gary-based company that's looking to grow beyond the Northland but keep…

Lake Superior School District Celebrates Groundbreakings

TWO HARBORS, Minn.--“We hear a lot of things across the country about school boards that are dysfunctional," said Superintendent Jay Belcasto. "I think ours is very functional. The time and commitment they put in…

Mural To Be Added to Rotunda At St. Louis County Depot

DULUTH, MINN. - Beginning next week, local artist Adam Swanson will be installing his mural of pollinators on the rotunda at the St. Louis County Depot. Adam Swanson has been working on this project…

Violent Offender Arrested In Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force, with the help of Duluth Police arrested a convicted felon who they say was in possession of a loaded firearm and drugs. According…

Pence Opens Presidential Bid With Denunciation Of Trump Over Jan. 6 Insurrection And Abortion

ANKENY, Iowa (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence opened his bid for the Republican nomination for president Wednesday with a firm denunciation of former President Donald Trump, accusing his two-time running mate of abandoning conservative principles and being guilty of dereliction of duty…

Local Construction Company Gives $11k To Northern Lights Foundation

DULUTH, Minn. -- Adolfson & Peterson Construction held a check presentation Tuesday after raising $11,000 to give to a local organization. They raised the money by hosting its second annual charity bean bag tournament. The money was given to the…

Duluth Police Department's Bike Patrol Unit Receives New Additions

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Police Department's Bike Patrol Unit is now riding in style with some new additions. They are 6 Cannondale Tesoro e-bikes that provide peddle assistance and can last about a…

Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank's Annual "Fill-A-Truck, Feed-A-Family" Food and Fund Drive Happening this Week

DULUTH, Minn -- During the month of May, the food shelf at Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank saw a record number of people seeking food assistance. As Northland schools start coming to…

KQDS-TV, Forum Communications Pending Purchase Dissolves

(FOX 21) – We have an update involving the pending purchase of our television station, KQDS-TV, and our sister station, KVRR-TV in Fargo. After 18 months, the proposed agreement with Forum Communications has fallen…

Army Corps Pulls Key Permit For Copper-Nickel Mine Near Hoyt Lakes

A key permit for a proposed copper-nickel mine near Hoyt Lakes, known as the NorthMet Project, has been revoked by the Army Corps of Engineers. The announcement was made Tuesday in a 27-page report. The…

Duluth Public Library Kicking Off Community Outreach

DULUTH, Minn. -- Book worms, library regulars, and future library goers had the chance to share their ideas and thoughts about the upcoming upgrades to the Duluth Public library downtown branch. Tuesday evening the library…

Enbridge's Line 5 Pipeline Faces Protests Again

SUPERIOR, WISC. - "We can all feel very confident that is the safest way. That's why we've got a 99.99 safety record," said Mark Graul of the Wisconsin Jobs & Energy Coalition. The group…

Mall Of America Shooting: Man Pleads Guilty For Firing Shots Inside Nike Store After Dispute

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The man accused of firing a gun several times inside a Nike store at Mall of America after a fight last summer pleaded guilty in court on Tuesday. Shamar Alon Ramon Lark, 21, was charged with second-degree assault with a…

Knowing Your Neighbors: Proctor Speedway

PROCTOR, Minn. -- One of the Northland's premier racetracks is back open for the season. And it's got some history and a community like no other. This week's Knowing Your Neighbors is at the Proctor…

PGA Tour And European Tour Agree To Merge With Saudis And End LIV Golf Feud

(AP) -- The PGA Tour ended its expensive fight with Saudi Arabia’s golf venture and now is joining forces with it, making a stunning announcement Tuesday of a merger that creates a commercial operation with the Public Investment Fund and…

Hummingbird Feeders At Lake Superior Art Glass

DULUTH, Minn. -- If Cinderella can have glass slippers, you can have your very own glass hummingbird feeder thanks to Lake Superior Art Glass. The glass-blowing experience in Canal Park is happening through the…

Coffee Conversation: Musician Rafe Carlson Embarks on Tour in Northland

DULUTH, Minn. -- Local Musician Rafe Carlson is back in the Northland, after spending time in Nashville for the past several months furthering his career in music. He's set to take the stage at multiple venues across the region as…

Chum's Annual Rhubarb Festival Coming Up, Pie Preordering Available

DULUTH, Minn. -- Chum's annual Rhubarb Festival is just a few short weeks away. The non-profit puts on this fun-filled day to raise funds to keep serving those experiencing homelessness and poverty. The festival features…

YWCA to Launch 'Gender Equity Project'

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth YWCA is launching its first-ever gender equity project to help young women become stronger leaders in their community. Young women, trans-gender, and non-binary people ages 16 to 24 can apply…

Restoration Project To Revive Forest Along St. Louis River Underway

DULUTH, Minn. -- A restoration project is underway to revive forest along the St. Louis River that's dying from an Emerald Ash Borer outbreak from a decade ago. The work is happening along the shorelines…

Inside 'The Njord' - A New Duluth Luxury Vacation Rental With A Nordic View

DULUTH, Minn. -- One of Duluth's oldest buildings has been restored and remodeled into one of the city's newest luxury vacation rentals. And Lake Superior is front and center from every window on every floor.…

Record Breaking Fundraiser For ALS Fishing Tournament

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament was a success Saturday with a record-breaking fundraising amount raised. The event raised over $284,000. This year adaptive fishing equipment was provided for those afflicted by the disease to be able…