School Buses Add High-Tech Eyes To Stop Arm Signs
MINNESOTA - A school bus with its red lights flashing and the stop arm extended signaling a traffic stop... But that didn't stop a car from rolling right through it seemingly without hesitation. "I…
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All The Buzz In The Northland, Weekend of March 17, 2023
It's St. Patrick's Day weekend and if you're wondering what to do... Here's a list for you: March 17, 11am-2am - St. Patrick's Day Celebration 2023 at Dubh Linn Irish Pub in Downtown Duluth. March 17, 3-8pm - St. Patrick's…
Motorhead Madness Gearing Up For Car Show At The DECC
DULUTH, Minn. -- Motorhead Madness is gearing up to show off its 53rd annual car show happening this weekend. The family-friendly event is taking place at the DECC. It includes four arenas stuffed with…
St. Fennessy 4K Road Impacts Saturday, March 18 in Hermantown
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- Heads up for drivers Saturday, March 18 near Skyline Social and Games; the 10th annual St. Fennessy 4k is taking place and your travel could be impacted. ROAD CLOSURES: Stebner Road will close from West Arrowhead Road…
Officer Who Killed George Floyd Pleads Guilty In Tax Case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former Minneapolis police officer serving time for the 2020 murder of George Floyd pleaded guilty Friday to two counts of tax evasion. Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting, failing to file tax returns to the state…
Coffee Conversation: Local Dietician Weighs-in on National Nutrition Month
DULUTH, Minn. -- March is National Nutrition Month, highlighting the importance of a balanced diet and exercise. Essentia Health Dietician Amanda Joyce joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to discuss what steps you can take to prioritize your health each…
400,000 Gallons Of Radioactive Water Leaked From A Nuclear Plant In Minnesota
ST.. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota regulators said Thursday they’re monitoring the cleanup of a leak of 400,000 gallons of radioactive water from Xcel Energy’s Monticello nuclear power plant, and the company said there’s no danger to the public. “Xcel Energy took…
Rodent Poison Left on a Superior Trail Leads to a Close Call
SUPERIOR, Wis. - On Wednesday, Cindy Strange and her dog Jax were out on a walk at Bear Creek Trail in Superior, when Jax came across something toxic. "We were at the trail and right…
New Video, Pictures Inside Miller Hill Mall Roof Collapse
DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday marked Day 3 of clean-up and repair efforts after a major roof collapse at the Miller Hill Mall. Crews were again on scene Thursday working to remove a lot of…
Snow-Heavy Roof Concerns Evacuate Michaels Store, County Building In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- More snow, more problems Thursday with at least two more structures in Duluth dealing with roofing issues just days after the Miller Hill Mall’s roof collapsed. Michaels, and arts and…
Towing Costs Could Increase for Law Enforcement in Superior
Superior, Wisc. It's generally not someone you want to call, a tow truck, but it needs to be done. That's the case for law enforcement as well, when there's a crash and the…
Duluth Mayor Proclaims AmeriCorps Week
Duluth, Minn. -- Duluth Mayor Emily Larson has officially proclaimed this week as AmeriCorps Week in the city, and Thursday she celebrated with members of the group at city hall. In the…
State of the City - Hermantown, Proctor and Rice Lake
Proctor, Minn. -- Three cities that refer to themselves as "the communities on the hill" spoke at the Hermantown chamber luncheon on Thursday. Hermantown, Proctor and Rice Lake are…
St. Louis County Jail Inmate Dies After Suicide Attempt
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. -- A St. Louis County Jail inmate who was recently convicted of a serious crime has died after being found "unresponsive" in his cell last Friday. St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay said John Maio, 60,…
City Of Duluth Thursday Storm Update
DULUTH, Minn. -- The city of Duluth released the follow storm update Thursday afternoon: City of Duluth staff are monitoring the weather forecasts provided by NWS Duluth. The National Weather Service in Duluth is forecasting a Winter Storm Warning for…
Poland To Be 1st NATO Member To Give Ukraine Fighter Jets
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s president said Thursday that his country plans to give Ukraine around a dozen MiG-29 fighter jets, which would make it the first NATO member to fulfill the Ukrainian government’s increasingly urgent requests for warplanes. President Andrzej Duda…
Public Works Building Roof Shows "Signs of Distress" ahead of another Snow Storm
DULUTH, Minn. -- Officials respond to Public Works Maintenance Facility on Jean Duluth Road whose roof was showing signs of distress Thursday morning following heavy snowfall, ahead of another winter snow storm. The Rice Lake Fire Department and Minnesota Power…
Brandi Carlile To Perform At Minnesota State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - Brandi Carlile is the latest act to be announced for the 2023 Grandstand Concert Series at the Minnesota State Fair. The nine-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer and producer will perform at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug.…
Minnesota Courts Expand Camera Access To Criminal Trials
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota courts will allow greater audiovisual coverage of criminal proceedings starting next year under an order filed Wednesday by the Minnesota Supreme Court, but the rules will nonetheless remain more restrictive than those in many…
School Closings and Delays March 17, 2023
NORTHLAND -- With the major winter storm coming in the Twin Ports, there are many schools closed, delayed, or holding an e-learning day from home. After school activities may also be affected. Below is the list which will be updated…
Winter Weather Closings & Delays
NORTHLAND -- With the major winter storm coming in the Twin Ports, there are events and that may be canceled or postponed, and businesses that may be closed. Below is the list which will be updated continuously.
World's Heaviest Ball Of Twine In Wisconsin Could Soon Be On The Move
HIGHLAND, Wis. (FOX 9) - A few miles outside the small town of Highland, Wisconsin, in Douglas County, there's a monument to pursuing your passion. At 10 feet high, 22 feet wide, and weighing in at more…
Maria Bamford To Honor Late Father With Stand-Up Show In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth comedian Maria Bamford is getting ready to put on a special one-hour comedy show at Zeitgiest Thursday in honor of her father, Dr. Joel Bamford, who died over the weekend. FOX…
Dubh Linn Brew Pub St. Patrick's Day Preps
DULUTH, Minn. - Are you still making St. Patrick's Day plans? Look no further than your local Dubh Linns Brew Pub. Starting at 11am the doors will be open for a full day of family…
Duluth National Weather Service Storm Input
DULUTH, Minn. - As if we haven't seen enough of it, more snow is coming to the Northland. Back-to-back snow systems aren't too common during the month of March, where typically it'll be snow then…
City Of Duluth Provides Winter Storm Update
DULUTH, Minn. -- The following information below is a Wednesday afternoon update from the city of Duluth about the upcoming winter storm for tonight and into Friday. City of Duluth staff are monitoring the weather forecasts provided by NWS Duluth.…
Miller Hill Mall Roof Collapse: Cleanup, Reopening Update, Engineering
Removing Snow from the Interior of the Mall DULUTH, Minn. -- On day two of the partial roof collapse at the Miller Hill Mall, crews moved in with machines Wednesday to begin…
Essentia Health Holds Career Fair At Proctor High School
PROCTOR, Minn. -- Students at Proctor High School are gearing up for their future with a career fair Wednesday. Essentia Health hosted the event at the Proctor High School. 8th through 12th grade students…
Bridgeman's Restaurant Offering St. Patrick's Day Themed Menu Items
DULUTH, Minn. -- Bridgeman's restaurant in Duluth is looking green for St. Patrick's Day on Friday. They're offering festive items on their menu with the main course offered all day Friday being the corned beef…
Biden Says He’s Focused ‘Intensely’ On Lowering Drug Costs
LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday said his administration was focused “intensely” on lowering health care costs and took aim at “MAGA” Republicans who he said are intent on dialing back Medicare coverage for millions of Americans.…
