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Duluth's A & Dubs Drive In Now Open

DULUTH, Minn. -- In the restaurant department you know it's almost summer when Duluth's A & Dubs Drive In opens for the season. The loyal customers didn't disappoint Tuesday as the parking lot…

Coffee Conversation: Denfeld Theater Presents First Production in 5 Years, "Chicago"

DULUTH, Minn. -- After a five-year hiatus, the Duluth Denfeld High School Theater Dept. is back in the limelight; presenting a rendition of the classic musical "Chicago" (May 18-20.) Cast members Reagan Kern (Roxie) and Madi Watts (Velma) joined FOX21…

Jay Cooke State Park Staff Working On Trails, Many With Debris On Them From Winter Storms

CARLTON, Minn. -- There are 50 miles worth of trails at Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton, and of those trails only 15% are fully clear for visitors to walk on. This is…

Spring Time is Tick Time in the Northland

DULUTH, Minn -- One of the drawbacks of winter coming to an end and the snow melting is that the deer ticks are waking up. Ticks are picky when it comes to the weather…

Congdon Park Elementary Hosts Bike Rodeo to Promote Safe Riding

DULUTH, Minn. -- Congdon Park Elementary School hosted a rodeo Tuesday, but not the kind you may think, this rodeo involved all things biking, from obstacle courses to maintenance clinics. The third annual bike rodeo…

Suspect Arrested In Duluth Shooting That Hit Bystander With Stray Bullet

DULUTH, Minn. -- The man accused of a shooting last weekend near downtown Duluth that struck an innocent bystander with a stray bullet was arrested Tuesday evening in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, according to the Duluth Police Department. The 36-year-old suspect…

Authorities Say New Mexico Gunman Who Killed 3 Was Local High School Student; Still Seek Motive

FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) — The gunman who killed three people and wounded six others while roaming through his northwestern New Mexico neighborhood and apparently firing at random targets was a local 18-year-old high school student, authorities said Tuesday, noting they…

Glensheen's Beer Garden And Concerts On The Pier Lineup Announced

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Glensheen has announced the lineup for the Beer Garden and Concerts on the Pier happening Wednesday nights starting in June. The events are free and open to the public. Beer Garden is happening all of June…

Roger Reinert Files As Candidate For Mayor Of Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- Roger Reinert filed Tuesday morning as a candidate for Mayor of Duluth. “I’m excited to be the very first candidate to file for any office today. That’s representative of my style”, Reinert said in a press release. …

Marijuana Legalization Closer In Minnesota As Conference Committee Wraps Up Work

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Cannabis is almost assuredly coming to Minnesota, with lawmakers signing off Friday morning on a final version of the bill legalizing recreational marijuana. Among the proposals the conference committee agreed on in its final meeting is the tax rate and…

Frost River Announces Winner Of Recycled Remnant Contest

DULUTH, Minn. -- Frost River has announced the winner of their recycled remnant contest that started up in April for Earth Day. The outdoor equipment store sent out over 350 kits full of leather,…

Whitewater Rafting Businesses Starting Their Summer Seasons

CARLTON/SCANLON, Minn. -- Now that flooding has settled, and river levels have lowered whitewater rafting companies are ready to go for the seasons. Swiftwater Adventures in Carlton started their season beginning of May. The owner…

Knowing Your Neighbor: Honor Flight Northland

DULUTH, Minn. -- After 14 years, the Northland Honor Flight is still remembering and honoring the sacrifice of veterans by bringing them on a meaningful journey to the nation's Capital. 93 veterans along with…

After Successful Rookie Camp, UMD's Zach Ojile Signs with Minnesota Vikings

EAGAN, Minn.- He said he was simply just excited to get the opportunity to compete at Vikings Rookie Camp. Now, former UMD tight end Zach Ojile is officially a member of the team. Ojile signed…

Lake Superior College Graduates Celebrate

There was no shortage of gowns, tassels and mortar boards Monday at the DECC's Symphony Hall. It was a day for students from Lake Superior College to celebrate and go through their commencement ceremonies. Almost eight hundred students graduated. Their…

6th Graders on Quest to Discover the River

DULUTH, Minn. Sixth graders from across the region had a chance to find out what the water in our area is all about. Its official title is '2023 St. Louis River Quest.' As a practical matter, it teaches fifteen hundred…

Driver Rescued After Vehicle Gets Stuck In Tree

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. -- A driver from Rosemount, Minnesota was rescued just North of Cook Monday morning after her vehicle went down an embankment and struck a tree. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says the 60-year-old woman was…

Air Quality Alert For Northern Minnesota Due To Wildfire Smoke

NORTHERN MINNESOTA -- An air quality alert has been issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that will take effect on Tuesday. The alert is due to wildfire smoke. The affected areas are northern Minnesota, including the tribal nations of…

Man With Baseball Bat Attacks Virginia Congressman’s Staffers; Suspect In Custody

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A man with a metal baseball bat walked into the office of U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly in Fairfax, Virginia, asked for him — and then struck two members of his staff in the upper body with…

3M Fires Company Executive For Inappropriate Conduct Weeks After Promotion

WASHINGTON (AP) — 3M has fired prominent company executive Michael Vale due to “inappropriate personal conduct and violation of company policy,” the maker of Post-it notes, industrial coatings and ceramics announced on Monday. Vale was promoted to group president and chief business…

Missing Man's Body Found In Seagull Lake, Cook County

COOK COUNTY, Minn. -- A missing man was found dead in a lake in Cook County. The Cook County Sheriff's Office said in a press release a 63-year-old man from Texas named Mickeal Ray Brown was reported missing on Seagull…

How GPS Tracking Devices Have Been Misused In Minnesota: ‘It Feels Like I’m Getting Terrorized’

(FOX 9) - While GPS technology can be helpful to consumers in a variety of ways, more criminals are leveraging the technology to illegally track and even stalk their victims. GPS technology is already a $3 billion industry and market projections expect…

Coffee Conversation: Leadership Duluth Launches "Just Breathe 988" Awareness Campaign

DULUTH, Minn. -- The 2023 Leadership Duluth class has launched an area-wide campaign called "just breathe 988" to bring awareness to the new nation-wide 988 suicide and crisis lifeline. Campaign Leader Jerry Thoreson and Klear Water Coaching & Wellness Owner…

Bill Would Essentially Ban Active Shooter Simulations At Minnesota Schools

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A bill working through the Minnesota legislature would overhaul to how active shooter drills are conducted in schools. This practice has sadly become more common in recent years. Those behind this bill argue that there is a better…