Cultural Book Signing At Zenith Bookstore in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- A cultural book signing took place at Zenith Bookstore Thursday, honoring a local author from Cloquet. The author, Tom Peacock is a member of the Fund du Lac Band of Lake…
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Student Wins Mike Colalillo Scholarship
DULUTH, Minn. -- A generous scholarship was granted to a former Duluth East student, who honored a relative who fought in the Civil War. The Mike Calalillo Medal of Honor Scholarship recognizes Calalillo, the last…
Senator Klobuchar Visits Duluth to Talk Secured Federal Funding for the Area
DULUTH, Minn. - Senator Amy Klobuchar visited the DECC Thursday to highlight federal funding secured last week that will go to projects in the Northland. This funding is through the Fiscal Year 2023 federal budget…
Teens Get Into Fight Involving Knife In Morgan Park After Underage Drinking
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth police say teens who were underage drinking got into a fight in Morgan Park on Thursday evening, and one was armed with a knife. It happened at 6:30 p.m. and involved a 17-year-old boy, a 17-year-old…
Snowy December Threatens 72-Year-Old Record
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Northland has seen a lot of snow this month, including here in Duluth where we need just 1.3 inches of snow in three days to break December's record. Our mid-December…
Duluth Parks & Recreation Crews Busy Grooming Cross-Country Ski Trails
DULUTH, Minn.--Cross-country skiing is a popular activity for many in the Northland, but keeping the trails groomed between snowstorms can be a full-time job. With Duluth seeing nearly 3 feet of snow in…
One Roof Community Housing to Add More Affordable Housing
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Minnesota Housing Board of Directors earlier this month approved Funding of more than 165 million dollars to create and preserve 2,156 homes, apartments and manufactured home community lots.…
Death Toll Climbs As Blizzard-Battered Buffalo Area Digs Out
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Roads reopened Thursday in storm-besieged Buffalo as authorities continued searching for people who may have died or are stuck and suffering after last week’s blizzard. The driving ban in New York’s second-most-populous city was lifted just after midnight…
Mall Of America Shooting: 1 Adult, 2 Teens Charged In Death
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - Two teens and one adult have been charged following a shooting at the Mall of America that left 19-year-old victim Johntae Hudson of St. Paul dead in a chaotic scene on Dec. 23. Taeshawn Adams-Wright is charged with second-degree…
Southwest Nosedive Continues: 2,300 More Canceled Flights
DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines continues to slash about two-thirds of its daily schedule, canceling another 2,350 flights Thursday, though most of the planes that flew arrived on time. Southwest is struggling to recover after being overwhelmed by a winter…
Structure Fire In Gunflint Trail Area, One Man And Dog Dead
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. -- A man and his dog are dead after a fire broke out around the Gun Flint Trail area Wednesday night. The Cook County Sheriff's Office says crews responded to multiple structures on fire just before 11:30…
Coffee Conversation: Endangered Animals of MN Paintings on Display at Zeitgeist
DULUTH, Minn. -- Local Artist, Adam Swanson, presents a collection of the federal and state listed Endangered Animals in Minnesota. Swanson hopes to use his art to bring awareness to endangered wildlife species. Here's a clip of his interview on…
CHUM to Receive $2 Million from Minnesota Congressionally Directed Spending
DULUTH, Minn. - "We're so happy to have heard the news that CHUM is receiving two million dollars from congressionally-directed spending. This will allow us to be able to expand our shelter capacity to respond…
Catering During the Holidays
DULUTH, Minn. -- Catering services generally have a busy and profitable season during the holidays as more people are entertaining and want to have someone else do the cooking. MidCoast Catering, based in West Duluth,…
Recent Storms Leave Snowmobile Trails in Poor Condition
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. -- The heavy snow and strong winds brought on by December’s winter storms caused downed trees, several power outages, and horrid driving conditions. Another group dealing with Mother Nature’s wrath is snowmobilers,…
Globe News Changing Ownership By Start of New Year
SUPERIOR, Wisc.--The old-school, one-stop-shop, Globe News in Superior, Wisconsin will have new owners by January 1st, 2023. Globe News has been a collector's dream on the corner of Belknap Street and Tower Avenue…
Worldwide "Skate for Ukraine" Fundraiser Comes to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.--This holiday season, hockey players and fans worldwide are standing with players from Ukraine. The problem is that many of Ukraine's players are serving on the frontlines. The Duluth Heritage Center is…
Spirit Mountain Busyness Causes Delays
DULUTH, Minn. -- Delays and long wait times have been frustrating for some visitors of Spirit Mountain. The hill acknowledges there have been some issues, but that this happens during the…
Shopping Local Pays Off for Retailers This Christmas
DULUTH, Minn.--In the days following Christmas, more retailers are saying they're happy with how the season went. At The Bookstore at Fitger's, store manager Jennifer Jubenville says it will soon be time to…
US Will Require COVID-19 Testing For Travelers From China
(AP) -- The U.S. announced new COVID-19 testing requirements Wednesday for all travelers from China, joining other nations imposing restrictions because of a surge of infections. The increase in cases across China follows the rollback of the nation’s strict anti-virus…
USPS Addresses Mail And Delivery Delays In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- If you've been waiting weeks to receive your mail or packages, you're not alone. A Minnesota-based spokesperson for the Post Office tells FOX21 that the Duluth postal management is aware of the delays. To tackle it, the…
St. Luke's QCare Express Clinic To Reopen Thursday
DULUTH, Minn. -- St. Luke's QCare Express Clinic at Cub Foods in Duluth is set to reopen. The walk-in clinic was closed during the pandemic but is reopening starting Thursday. QCare Express is a lower cost option for minor health…
House Fire In Superior, $50,000 Worth Of Damage
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A structure fire in Superior resulted in $50,000 worth of damage and a family to be without a home for a little while. The Superior Fire Department says just after 11 a.m. Wednesday fire crews responded to…
Wisconsin Better Business Bureau Provides Tips On Holiday Flight Troubles
WISCONSIN -- With many canceled flights and traveling delays happening this holiday season, the Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin provides tips for handling these inconveniences. For those travelers who would like compensation and refunds for their flight troubles the BBB…
Minnesota's Minimum Wage Will Increase On Jan. 1
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Ringing in the new year for workers, the minimum wage rate throughout Minnesota will be adjusted for inflation and be raised for both small and large employers beginning on Jan. 1, 2023. Minnesota’s minimum-wage rates will…
Mega Millions Climbs To $640 Million After No Tuesday Winner
(FOX 9) -- The Mega Millions end-of-the-year jackpot has climbed to an estimated $640 million after no ticket matched all six numbers that were drawn on Tuesday night. The jackpot also comes with a $328.3 million cash option and could provide a…
Southwest Cancels More Flights, Draws Federal Investigation
DALLAS (AP) - Southwest Airlines scrubbed thousands of flights again Tuesday in the aftermath of the massive winter storm that wrecked Christmas travel plans across the U.S., and the federal government said it would investigate why the company lagged so far behind other…
Christmas Brought Retail Jingle
DULUTH, Minn. -- Now that much of the Christmas shopping season is in the rear-view mirror, it's a time for returns and some reflection on how the season went. At the Fitger's shopping complex…
Spirit Mountain Opens Tubing Hill For Winter
DULUTH, Minn. -- Spirit Mountain opened its tubing hills on Tuesday, just in time for kids on winter break from school. Tubing is open at the resort on weekdays for the holiday break, but will…
Duluth XC Candlelight Ski Event
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Area Outdoor Alliance held their social event in a unique way Tuesday with a candlelight ski at the Lester-Amity Chalet. The family-friendly event is the first of three that will…
