Boys and Girls Clubs Youth of the Year
DULUTH, Minn.--The Boys and Girls Clubs held their annual Youth of the Year event at Clyde Iron Works. Two boys gave speeches on their experiences and lessons learned while at the clubs. The speeches were…
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Minnesota Moves Toward Paid Sick Leave Mandate For Everyone
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Nearly all Minnesota workers would be entitled to paid sick leave under a plan moving through the Legislature that’s aimed at the roughly one-third whose employers don’t already give them time off when they’re ill.…
Governor’s Budget Risks Wisconsin University Tuition Hike
MIDDLETON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers’ budget leaves the University of Wisconsin System about $130 million short of what regents say they need to run their campuses over the next two years, raising questions about whether they may raise…
Minnesota DNR Announces First Eagle Egg Of 2023 Is Here
MINNESOTA -- The Minnesota DNR has announced the first Eagle egg of the 2023 season is here. The egg came around 12:30 Wednesday afternoon and the DNR says there may be more eggs coming within the next few days. As…
Biden Wants ‘Sharper Rules’ On Unknown Aerial Objects
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that the U.S. is developing “sharper rules” to track, monitor and potentially shoot down unknown aerial objects, following three weeks of high-stakes drama sparked by the discovery of a suspected Chinese spy balloon transiting…
56th Annual Duluth Sport Show At The DECC This Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. -- The 56th Annual Duluth Sport Show is coming to the DECC this weekend. The show features many different opportunities truly making it feel like you are in the great outdoors. From hunting, fishing, camping, traveling gear and…
Eli Hart Killing: Mom Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murdering Her Son
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Eli Hart's mother Julissa Thaler has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering her 6-year-old son on May 20, 2022. Thaler was sentenced Thursday, Feb. 16, to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of…
Michigan State University Shooter Had 2 Guns: Police
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The man who shot eight students at Michigan State University, killing three, had two handguns that were purchased legally but not registered, police said Thursday. The 9 mm guns and ammunition were found with Anthony McRae when…
Coffee Conversation: 218 Days to Celebrate Thriving Northland
DULUTH, Minn. -- Inaugural 218 Days event to take place Saturday, Feb. 18 highlighting what makes the 218 area code a unique place to live, work, and visit. Sara Zeleznikar, Director of Sales at Odyssey Resorts, is the mind behind…
Spirit Mountain Prepared For All Kinds Of Weather Conditions
DULUTH, Minn. -- In February the last thing we expect is rain, and for businesses like ski resorts it's not ideal. Spirit Mountain in Duluth is prepared for all different types of challenges. Every…
UMD, UWS Offer Support After Fatal Michigan State University Shooting
UMD and UWS sent emails to students, faculty and staff to offer support and guidance following the fatal Michigan State University shooting. The following message was sent by UMD Interim Chancellor Dave McMillan: "The events of last evening at Michigan…
Working Smoke Alarm Credited For Alerting Superior Woman To Fire
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A working smoke alarm is being credited for alerting a woman about a fire in her home. The fire broke out around 3 p.m. Wednesday on the 1500 block of East 5th Street. The woman and her…
Minnesota National Guard and Norway Sign State Partnership Program Agreement
DULUTH, Minn. - "Today, the U.S. is Norway's most important ally," Chief of the Norwegian Home Guard, Elisabeth Michelsen says. It's been five decades since two generals, one from the United States and the other…
Jungle Gym Announces March Pro Boxing Match In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth's Jungle Boy Boxing has announced a pro boxing match at The Garden in Canal Park next month. Zach Walters, head coach of Jungle Gym in downtown Duluth told FOX 21…
Duluth Police Ask For Public's Help Locating Kwik Trip Robbery Suspect
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth police are asking for the public's help in identifying a robbery suspect who they say targeted the Kwik Trip on the 4200 block Grand Avenue at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday. The following…
Indigenous Families Seek Support/Understanding in Loss of Loved Ones
The effort to remember Native American women who have been murdered or are missing was the focus of a community event in Duluth Tuesday. But the issue of violence affects not only women, but…
Blowing Snow In Northwestern Minnesota Leaves Vehicles Stranded; National Guard Responds
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Minnesota National Guard is responding to Clay County, Minnesota, where vehicles have been left stranded during a blizzard warning along Interstate 94 between Fergus Falls and Moorhead. In a news release on Wednesday, Sen. Rob Kupec says Gov. Tim…
Duluth Police: Man In Jail After Threatening Security Officer With 'Edged Weapon'
DULUTH, Minn. -- A man is in jail after threatening a security officer with an edged weapon in the East Hillside neighborhood, according to the Duluth Police Department. The police department says the incident occurred on Wednesday at 8 a.m.…
PolyMet Mine In Minnesota Becomes NewRange Copper Nickel
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - PolyMet Mining and Teck Resources finalized a joint venture Wednesday to complete the copper-nickel mine that PolyMet has been developing in northeastern Minnesota, and the partnership hopes to eventually build a separate mine next door in an…
Felon Voting Rights: Minnesota Supreme Court Makes Decision
(FOX 9) - More than a year after hearing oral arguments, the Minnesota Supreme Court has reached a decision on a highly anticipated case regarding voting rights for convicted felons. On Wednesday, the state's highest court published its opinion, declining to overturn a Minnesota law…
Country Artist Frank Ray Set to Perform at AMSOIL with Old Dominion
DULUTH, Minn. -- Former police officer, now country artist, Frank Ray is set to perform at AMSOIL Arena alongside popular band Old Dominion. Country music band Old Dominion is bringing its "No Bad…
Coffee Conversation: Jazzy Classy Queery Event at Duluth Depot
DULUTH, Minn. -- Jazzy Classy Queery will showcase all things jazz and soul music, glamour, performances, art and luxury in the Minnesota Ballet’s Studio Four at the Duluth Depot. Diona Johnson and Josh Nickila will be performing with their band,…
St. Luke's Celebrates New OB-GYN Clinic And Lab
DULUTH, Minn. -- St. Luke's is celebrating the opening of a new multi-million-dollar OB-GYN clinic and lab in Downtown Duluth. The $5.2 million renovation project involved a total renovation of the third floor of…
School Delays and Closings (2/15)
NORTHLAND -- School delays and closings. (2/15) Ashland School District: Closed, No evening activities. South Shore School District: Closed Solon Springs Schools: Closed
Klobuchar Applauds 148th Fighter Wing In Object Shootdown, Releases New Details
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) provided new details Tuesday from the U.S. Military involving the 148th Fighter Wing's involvement in shooting down one of three mysterious objects recently spotted up above. “Today at our classified…
Two Harbors Residents Vote For 2 Mayoral Candidates On April Ballot
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Residents voted Tuesday in a special primary election for mayor of Two Harbors. Former mayor and current council vice president, Robin Glaser, got the most votes at 289. Lew Conner came in second with 194 votes.…
Complaint: Duluth-Area Man Sexually Assaulted 2 Girls, Possibly More
DULUTH, Minn. -- A Duluth-area man is accused of sexually assaulting at least two children, and the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office believes more victims have yet to come forward. Clint Massie, 48,…
Indigenous Women Missing and Murdered Are Remembered
Tuesday was a day of remembering and honoring for the Native American community. Specifically, it was a day focused on indigenous women who have been murdered or are missing. The day began at the…
New IRRRB Commissioner Ida Rukavina Discusses Her Role
Eveleth, Minn. -- In January Ida Rukavina was appointed by Governor Walz as commissioner of the IRRRB. The name is familiar, because her father was Tom Rukavina, a state legislator for 26 years and…
Latest Downed Objects Could Well Be ‘Benign,’ US Says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The three still-unidentified aerial objects shot down by the U.S. in the past week likely had merely a “benign purpose,” the White House acknowledged Tuesday, drawing a distinction between them and the massive Chinese balloon that earlier traversed…
