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Shoppers Inside at Miller Hill Mall

It's the last full day to get your holiday shopping done and with today's weather there was one place that stood out for people looking to complete their shopping. That place, he place…

Is Fruitcake Getting a Bad Rap?

DULUTH, Minn. -- A 2016 online article has the headline "7 Reasons you should never eat Fruitcake" And the sub head that reads Throw it in the Trash." That's a pretty harsh sentiment for a…

Duluth Salvation Army Gets Big Donation Just In Time For Christmas

DULUTH, Minn. -- It's going to be a very merry Christmas for the Duluth Salvation Army as they received a big donation Friday morning. On Wednesday the Salvation Army believed they would not reach…

Final Preparations Underway For VFW Christmas Eve Dinner

DULUTH, Minn. -- Potato peelers were peeling away Friday getting ready for the annual VFW Christmas Eve dinner. Throughout the week volunteers have been prepping 30 turkeys, 150-200 pounds of potatoes, and 150 pounds…

Duluth Police: Missing Woman Found Dead Outside

DULUTH, Minn. -- A woman who recently went missing has been found dead, according to the Duluth Police Department. 71-year-old Diane Pool, who suffered from dementia was last seen around Mesaba and East 9th Street in Duluth, with no shoes…

Body Found On Road In Ashland, Alcohol And Exposure To Elements Possible Factors

ASHLAND, Wis. -- A body was found on the road Thursday morning in Ashland. According to the Ashland Police Department, police and paramedics arrived at the scene around 8 a.m. on Junction Road between Turner Road and Sanborn Avenue. The…

Tips To Conserve Heat In Your Home During Dangerously Low Temperatures

(FOX 9) - When the weather outside is frightful, the warmth inside feels so delightful. During dangerously low temperatures, there are simple ways Minnesotans can conserve energy in their homes and body heat. "As cold as it is, it's not even close…

Biden Signs Defense Bill That Repeals Troop Vaccine Mandate

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed a nearly $858 billion defense spending bill into law Friday despite his opposition to a Republican-backed provision in the legislation that repeals the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for U.S. troops. Biden had agreed with…

Jan. 6 Report: Trump ‘Lit That Fire’ Of Capitol Insurrection

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee’s final report asserts that Donald Trump criminally engaged in a “multi-part conspiracy” to overturn the lawful results of the 2020 presidential election and failed to act to stop his supporters from attacking…

Coffee Conversation: New Year's Cluckin' Eve Returns to Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Rubber Chicken Theater presents 'New Year's Cluckin' Eve' at Fitger’s Spirit of the North Theater. Ring in the New Year with comedy, sketches, prize giveaways, live music, and more. Brian Matuszak joined FOX21 on the morning…

Volunteers Preparing For Annual VFW Christmas Eve Dinner

DULUTH, Minn. -- The annual Christmas Eve dinner at VFW Hall is happening in Duluth on Saturday. But first to make the special event happen, volunteers spend the whole week before preparing. Turkey, gravy,…

Elvis Visits the Northland for Kolar Auto's Annual 'Holiday on the Hill' Event

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Kolar automotive group held their annual Holiday on the Hill event. In conjunction with the Duluth, Hermantown, and Cloquet Chambers, the event is a festive holiday celebration put on to support the…

Airport Travel During the Holidays

DULUTH, Minn. - The arctic blast is disrupting air travel all across the U.S. More than 2,000 U.S. flights were canceled by mid-afternoon Thursday and 5,300 delayed flights. At the Duluth International Airport there has…

Family Freedom Center Hosts Holiday Party

DULUTH, Minn. - Family Freedom Center held their first annual Christmas at the Farm event. The event was supposed to take place at Freedom Farms but was moved to the Washington Center due to the…

Holiday Weekends Mean More Law Enforcement On The Roads

DULUTH, Minn. -- Holiday weekends such as Christmas and New Years are times when people are more likely to be celebrating, and where alcohol may be involved. The Minnesota State Patrol wants…

Local Reaction to President Zelenskyy's Visit

DULUTH. Minn. -- Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar was a member of the Congressional Escort Committee for Zelenskyy's Visit. She briefly met with Ukraine's president and reiterated the United States support for Ukraine. The…

DPD Public Information Officer And Postmasters Reminding Residents of Front Porch Theft During Holidays

DULUTH, Minn.--'Tis the season for giving and receiving. As packages get dropped of on front steps, you'll want to avoid leaving them unattended if you can. With the holidays being a busier time of…

City Of Duluth 'Prepared To Respond' To Upcoming Storm, May Request Amsoil Arena As Warming Center

DULUTH, Minn. -- The city of Duluth issued a news release around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday outlining how they are prepared for the upcoming storm. Phil Jents, the city's communications and policy officer, said the city is particularly concerned about the…

Senate Passes $1.7 Trillion Bill To Fund Gov’t, Aid Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a massive $1.7 trillion spending bill Thursday that finances federal agencies through September and provides another large round of aid to Ukraine one day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s dramatic address to a joint…

Zelenskyy’s Surprise Visit To DC Was Months In The Making

WASHINGTON (AP) — The idea of a daring wartime trip by Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington had percolated for some time before the surprise visit was revealed just hours ahead of the Ukrainian president’s arrival. During an October summit in Zagreb, House Speaker…

Using Space Heaters and Other Electric Equipment Wisely This Winter

DULUTH, Minn. -- December is the darkest time of the year, and we all look for ways to stay warm, brighten our home and lift our spirits. Often to do this we will turn…

Coffee Conversation: Wussow's All Day New Years Eve Bash

DULUTH, Minn -- Wussow's Concert Cafe is ringing in the New Year with an all day News Years Eve Bash. The fun starts bright and early Dec. 31 at 7:00 AM -- and goes until the clock strikes midnight and…

Delayed Holiday Sounds Ring Out At Wrenshall High School

WRENSHALL, Minn. -- It's not Christmas without music, and the gymnasium in Wrenshall was filled with the sounds of the holidays. It was a long wait for the student musicians in Wrenshall, 3 years…

Cenovus Awards $50,000 to Student-Led Manufacturing Program

SUPERIOR, Wisc.--Superior High School's technical education program received an early Christmas gift Wednesday. They recently founded Spartan Manufacturing and got a big donation from Cenovus Energy. Established earlier this year, Spartan Manufacturing is a…