Pygmy Slow Loris Twins are Born at the Lake Superior Zoo, Again!
DULUTH, Minn. - For the second year in a row, Pygmy Slow Loris twins are born at the Lake Superior Zoo. It happened a couple of weeks ago and came as a complete surprise to…
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US Commits $2 Billion In Drones, Ammunition, Aid To Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon announced a new package of long-term security assistance for Ukraine on Friday, marking the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion with a $2 billion commitment to send more rounds of ammunition and a variety of small, high-tech drones into the…
Duluth Man Charged In Alleged Involvement Of Drive-By Shootings
DULUTH, Minn. -- A Duluth man has been formally charged in his alleged involvement in multiple drive-by shootings that occurred the end of January. The Duluth Police Department says 19-year-old Kristopher Kautz is charged with 11 counts of Drive-By-Shooting, two…
Pedestrian Killed By Snowplow In Rochester
ROCHESTER, Minn. (FOX 9) - A pedestrian was killed in a crash with a snowplow in Rochester Friday morning. The incident, which involved a City of Rochester plow, happened at 8:54 a.m. Friday on Pinewood Road Southeast, the city said. Police responded to…
Key US Inflation Measure Surges At Fastest Rate Since June
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose last month at its fastest pace since June, an alarming sign that price pressures remain entrenched in the U.S. economy and could lead the Fed to keep raising interest rates…
Northland Happenings, Weekend of February 24, 2023
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in the Northland, FOX 21’s Maria Vollom has the rundown for you.
148th Fighter Wing Members Return From Norway
Duluth, Minn. -- They're back, Airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing, are back after taking part in the 50th exchange of military personnel between Norway and Minnesota. Two of the nearly 100…
Lone Movie Theatre in International Falls to Close
INT'L FALLS, Minn. -- The only movie Theatre within a 60-mile radius of International Falls, Cine 5, announced plans to shut down due to a pipe issue following Tuesday, Feb. 28. The announcement came as multiple Facebook posts on Thursday.…
Tears, Defiance And New Tanks In Ukraine For War Anniversary
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s leader pledged Friday to push for victory in 2023 as he and other Ukrainians marked the somber anniversary of the Russian invasion that upended their lives and Europe’s security. It was Ukraine’s “longest day,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, but the country’s…
UPDATE: Winter Storm Shuts Down Ashland Roadway For 9 Hours
UPDATE (Feb. 24, 8:30 a.m.) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says the stretch of US 2/Wisconsin 13 is open. The roadway had been closed for about 9 hours Thursday. It opened back up at 4:05 p.m. ORIGINAL POST: Howling…
Third Annual "Spirit Loves Duluth Days"
DULUTH, Minn. -- A local ski resort is saying thank you to Duluth residents by offering special discounted rates Thursday and Sunday. Spirit Mountain is putting on its third annual Spirit Loves Duluth Days.…
Snow Slows, But Doesn't Shut Down, Northwest Wisconsin
Northwestern, Wisc. -- The snow came, just not as much as we thought there would be…none-the-less…people stayed hunkered down in their homes. With schools closed, business and government offices shut down, there was not too…
Future Of Bergquist Imports In Cloquet 'Uncertain' After Fire
CLOQUET, Minn. – The future of Bergquist Imports in Cloquet is uncertain after fire ripped through a large portion of the business Wednesday night. While most of the warehouse houses Bergquist Imports, part of…
Duluth Public Library Partnership in Remodel Plans
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Duluth Public Library will soon upgrade their community service center. Mayor Emily Larson revealed a partnership with the Library Foundation at a press conference on Wednesday. Redesign on the facility is expected…
Minnesota Legislature Making Progress On Bill To Discourage Catalytic Converter Thefts
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota is one of the top states for catalytic converter thefts, and after years of roadblocks, the state legislature is now making some progress on a bill that would discourage…
On Stand, Alex Murdaugh Denies Killings But Admits Lying
(AP) -- Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh denied killing his wife and son but admitted lying to investigators about when he last saw them alive as he took the stand in his own defense Thursday. Murdaugh, 54, is charged with…
NTSB: No Alert For Train Crew Until Just Before Derailment
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — The crew operating a freight train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, did not receive a critical warning about an overheated axle until just before dozens of cars went off the tracks, federal safety investigators…
Raimondo Seeks To Rally US Behind $52 Billion Chip Program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Thursday called on the country to unite around a $52 billion effort to restore the U.S. as the world leader in advanced computer chips, saying it will require training of tens of…
Former Wisconsin Governor "Tony" Earl Dies At 86
Former Wisconsin Governor Anthony "Tony" Earl died today after suffering a stroke over the weekend. The announcement came from current Governor, Tony Evers. Evers said Earl had been hospitalized since the stroke, and had been surrounded by his close family.…
MSP Airport Flight Cancellations Top 200 So Far Thursday
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - After hundreds of cancellations at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Wednesday, another 200 flights have already been canceled on Thursday morning. According to MSP Airport's website, as of 8:50 a.m., 238 flights have been canceled, 10 have been delayed…
Duluth Councilor Arik Forsman Not Seeking Reelection
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth City Councilor Arik Forsman is not seeking reelection this year. Forsman has served on the Council since 2018 and as Council President last year. In a news release Forsman said he'll likely return to Duluth politics…
City Of Duluth Releases Winter Storm Information, Closings, Delays
DULUTH, Minn. -- The City of Duluth's communications office released the following information about the winter storm: Due to the impending winter storm, the City of Duluth is providing some updates to City facility availability and programming on City properties…
Cloquet Firefighters Battle Business Fire Near Downtown
CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet Area Fire Department is on scene of a massive fire involving businesses near the downtown. The owner of Erbert & Gerbert’s, Alan Kurtz, told FOX 21 the fire broke out in the back of the…
Authorities: TV Reporter, Girl Fatally Shot In Florida
A central Florida television journalist and a little girl were fatally shot Wednesday afternoon near the scene of a fatal shooting from earlier in the day, authorities said. Orange County Sheriff John Mina said during a news conference Wednesday evening…
Lake Effect Restaurant & Bar Opens Thursday On Island Lake
ISLAND LAKE, Minn. -- Thursday's mess-of-a-storm isn't stopping the grand opening of Lake Effect Restaurant & Bar on Island Lake. Doors open at noon in what used to be Boondocks Saloon and Grill on…
St. Louis County Unveils New 911 Dispatch Center
Duluth, Minn. -- The new 911 Emergency Communications Center in St. Louis County has 14 working stations that support 180 user agencies – police, fire and EMS. On an average year,…
Minnesota Celebrates 7th Annual School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
MINNESOTA -- Wednesday is all about our school bus drivers here in Minnesota as it's School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. The day is held in hopes of drawing attention to these dedicated professionals and the statewide bus driver shortage. Governor…
Protasiewicz, Kelly Advance In Wisconsin High Court Primary
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A liberal Milwaukee judge and a conservative former state Supreme Court justice won Tuesday’s primary to face off in a pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court race that will determine majority control with major issues looming. Milwaukee County Circuit…
Minnesota Senate Approves Restoring Voting Rights For Felons
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Senate moved Tuesday to restore voting rights to convicted felons as soon as they get out of prison instead of continuing to require them to complete their parole before they can cast a…
Local Library Hosts Mini Golf For Families
DULUTH, Minn. -- Kids were putting their putt-putt skills to the test Tuesday at the Duluth Public Library. The library is taking advantage of many kids having the week off of school for winter…
