Minnesota House Approves Paid Family Leave Bill
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - House lawmakers have approved a state-run paid family and medical leave program in Minnesota. The bill was passed Tuesday night on a 68 to 64 vote. When Gen Zers…
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Duluth Chamber Of Commerce Encourages People To Run For Public Office
DULUTH, Minn. -- Have you ever considered running for public office? The Duluth Chamber of Commerce hosted a public forum at the Garden Event Center Tuesday to encourage those who are interested to run.…
Truck Driver Killed In Rollover Recently Married, Moved To Northern Minn.
The wife of a man who died over the weekend in a rollover tanker accident in New Independence, Minnesota told FOX 21 they moved to the area two months ago for a fresh start and…
North Country Ride's Annual Derby Party Sat., May 6
The Kentucky Derby is coming up this Saturday, and what better way to watch than at the North Country Ride fundraising banquet. North Country Ride is an organization that aims to promote personal growth and…
988: The Mental Health And Substance Abuse Hotline
DULUTH, Minn. -- A local group in Duluth is launching a campaign to educate people on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. “Everyone knows what 911 is, but 988 is the 911 for a…
Congressional Hearing on Minerals on Iron Range
The mineral deposits in Northeastern Minnesota brought congressional lawmakers to the area Tuesday. Representative Pete Stauber brought members of the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources to Mountain Iron for a hearing. Stauber said…
Gary New Duluth Thanks Community for Skateboard Park Effort
GARY NEW DULUTH, Minn.--The Gary New Duluth community could not wait to celebrate the coming of spring Monday. Part of the celebration included a great meal as a way to acknowledge everyone who has…
Duluth Mayoral Race: Reinert No On Party Endorsements; Larson Says 'Show Up'
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert, who has been endorsed by the DFL party in previous political elections, is bypassing any political party endorsements for his run for mayor. Reinert made the announcement…
Patio Season Nearing For Famous Dave's In Hermantown
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- With warmer weather comes patio season and Famous Dave's in Hermantown has a new one. It's been about 6 months since the Famous Dave's in Canal Park moved to Hermantown. The…
Chewie The Zebra Shark Leaving The Great Lakes Aquarium
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Great Lakes Aquarium is saying a bittersweet farewell to Chewie the Zebra Shark, as he has now grown too large for his enclosure. The Aquarium received the Zebra Shark almost 6…
Coffee Conversation: Bike Duluth Festival 2023
DULUTH, Minn. -- The 9th annual Bike Duluth Festival will return to Spirit Mountain this summer (2023) at an earlier date, July 7 - 9. The festival draws in hundreds of mountain bikers of all skill levels for three days…
Jonas Brothers To Perform At Minnesota State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Jonas Brothers are the final act to be announced for the Minnesota State Fair’s Grandstand Concert Series this summer. The fair announced Tuesday that Jonas Brothers: The Tour will perform at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1…
Melanoma Monday Means Free Skin Cancer Screenings At Duluth's Essentia Health
DULUTH, Minn. -- 98,000 people are diagnosed with Melanoma a year and of that 8,000 people die, according to a physician at Essentia Health in Duluth. That's why a free skin cancer screening day…
Ex-Officer Thao Convicted Of Aiding George Floyd’s Killing
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer who held back bystanders while his colleagues restrained a dying George Floyd has been convicted of aiding and abetting manslaughter. Tou Thao, who already had been convicted in federal court of violating Floyd’s civil rights, was…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Where The Sports Card Business Is Trending
DULUTH, Minn. -- In this week's Knowing Your Neighbors we're talking to a sports card dealer from Duluth, giving us a look at what it's all about.
Community Action Duluth Month
DULUTH, Minn. -- May 1st marks the start of Community Action Month in Minnesota. Community Action is a non-profit organization that supports low-income households. During the month they offer community events such as a…
Majority Of Minnesota Under Red Flag Warning Tuesday
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning due to extreme fire risk for most of the state. From noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, 76 counties will be under the warning. There are 87 counties in…
'Unprovoked Attack' At Moose Lake Sex Offender Program Leaves Staff Member Seriously Injured
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – An "unprovoked attack" by a man committed to the Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) in Moose Lake on Monday left a staff member "seriously injured," according to the Minnesota Department…
Bill Would Allow 14-Year-Olds To Serve Alcohol In Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Fourteen-year-olds in Wisconsin could serve alcohol to seated customers in bars and restaurants under a bill circulated for cosponsors Monday by a pair of Republican state lawmakers. Under current law, only workers age 18 and above…
US Says 20,000 Russians Killed In Ukraine War Since December
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Monday it now estimates that just since December Russia has suffered 100,000 casualties, including more than 20,000 killed, as Ukraine has rebuffed a heavy assault by Russian forces in eastern Ukraine. In what…
Duluth Playhouse Announces Upcoming Productions
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Playhouse has announced their list of productions for the 2023-2024 season. These shows are for the Main Stage and start mid-September. They vary from new to classic productions. The list is below: Mel Brooks' Young…
Shipping Mix-Up Sends 14 Lbs Of Pharmaceutical Powder To Grand Marais Family
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. (FOX 9) - Matt and Maria Conlan's 11-year-old daughter was eager to try on some new outfits after ordering clothes online last week. But instead of fast fashion, the family received something much different at their home in Grand…
Free Carnival Activities At The Superior YMCA For Healthy Kids Day
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The YMCA celebrated Healthy Kids Day all across the nation Sunday. The Douglas County YMCA was open to all families today free of charge. This is the 31st year of Healthy…
Legal Aid Service Of Northeastern Minnesota Hosts 5k Fundraiser In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- It was a cold one Sunday morning as people participated in the Law Day 5k fundraiser. The Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota hosted its second 5k fundraiser Sunday morning. Participants…
Remembering The Brothers, Petty Officer Taken By Lake Superior In 1967
DULUTH, Minn. – April 30th marked 56 years since three teenage brothers were swept away from the Duluth Ship Canal during an intense storm and massive waves. A U.S. Coast Guard officer also lost his…
Views Of Sunday's Snow Along The South Shore
Parts of the South Shore got hit with measurable snowfall Sunday. Click the video above to take a look at what appears to be the heart of winter!
Duluth Native Curlers Secure Historic USA Gold Win Over Japan
DULUTH, Minn. – Two Duluth native curlers of Team USA have taken a historic gold win over Japan. Korey Dropkin, 27, and Corey Thiesse, 28, secured USA’s first mixed doubles curling world title Saturday in…
Alborn Fire Chief Discusses Fatal Tanker Fire Response, Training
We're learning more about that fatal fire fight involving a tanker that rolled Saturday in New Independence Township. The Alborn Fire Department was the lead agency and first on the scene. Fire Chief Jack…
Homegrown Music Festival Kicks Off For 25th Year
DULUTH, Minn. -- Music is officially taking over Duluth for the 25th annual Homegrown Music Festival. Mayor Emily Larson kicked off the eight-day festival Sunday with a proclamation and toast at Hoops Brewing. Zeitgeist Teatro,…
Superior Man Identified In Fatal Collision With Semi
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Superior man who died in a collision with a semi Saturday was identified by authorities Sunday. He’s John Myers, 78. The accident happened around 1:30 Saturday. The Wisconsin State Patrol…
