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…
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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…
Gov. Walz Appoints Ida Rukavina As IRRRB Commissioner
Gov. Tim Walz announced the appointment of Ida Rukavina as the next Commissioner of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation. "I am excited to announce that Ida Rukavina will serve as the next Commissioner of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation,”…
'Godfather's Pizza Express' Joining Northland KornerStores
DULUTH, Minn. – Godfather’s Pizza -- a one-time beloved restaurant chain in the Northland -- is returning in an express format. Duluth business owner Derek Medved has purchased the franchise rights to launch Godfather’s…
Salvation Army Holds Day Two of Christmas Distributions
DULUTH, Minn. -- Today was the second and final day at the Salvation Army where they were handing out gifts and food for families in the community needing assistance. Up to 80 families were…
Hucklebeary Shares Tips On Gift Wrapping Around The Holidays
DULUTH, Minn. -- Christmas is just a few days away, have you finished wrapping all your gifts? At Hucklebeary Gift Shop, they provide gift wrapping for those who need a little help. They also…
Over $200,000 Donated To Local Organizations From Vatican Unveiled Exhibit
DULUTH, Minn. -- Over $200,000 was raised during Vatican Unveiled, a historic collection of rare artifacts that was exhibited at the DECC this last summer. And the proceeds were presented Wednesday morning, just in…
WisDOT Provides Winter Driving Trips Ahead Of Winter Storm
WISCONSIN -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation sent out a warning for drivers ahead of the winter storm. "Know before you go," meaning be 100% prepared before venturing out by having enough gas, warm clothes, and blankets. In case you…
Biden Tells Zelenskyy: ‘It’s An Honor To Be By Your Side’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid a defiant wartime visit to Washington on Wednesday to thank U.S. leaders and “ordinary Americans” for their support in fighting off Russia’s invasion and to press for continued aid in the brutal…
As Flu Rages, US Releases Medicine From National Stockpile
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Wednesday it will release doses of prescription flu medicine from the Strategic National Stockpile to states as flu-sickened patients continue to flock to hospitals and doctors’ offices around the country. This year’s flu season has…
US Sending Patriots To Ukraine Under $1.85B Aid Package
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will provide $1.85 billion in military aid to Ukraine, rolling out funding for a Patriot missile battery as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is arriving in Washington for his first known trip out…
Coffee Conversation: CHUM Homeless Community Vigil / Warming Center
DULUTH, Minn. -- CHUM to hold Homeless Community Vigil on the steps of Duluth City Hall, Christmas Eve. It's an effort to remember and honor the lives that have been lost in the homeless community, while also drawing attention to…
Minnesota DNR Announces Updated Wolf Management Plan
MINNESOTA -- The Minnesota DNR has released the updated wolf management plan that it will be using over the next ten years. If the wolf is delisted for protection by the federal government, the department says the plan includes a…
Open House For New Youth Center In Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- In Superior the Human Development Center hosted an open house showcasing its new youth center. The newly renovated space is now home to the "Project Reach Out" program, which supports…
Minnesota Power, SWL&P 'Ready To Respond' To Second Multi-Day Storm In One Week
DULUTH, Minn. - With another major winter storm on the way Wednesday, crews with Minnesota Power and Superior Water Light and Power are once again on standby for whatever the multi-day storm will bring. A Wednesday arrival means crews will…
Recent Snowfall Will Affect Lake Ice Conditions
DULUTH, Minn. -- As the mercury drops well below freezing, many people including ice fishers and snowmobilers begin to get excited about lakes freezing over. It is important to remember that just because you…
Women's Care Center Celebrates The Holidays With Annual Open House Toy Giveaway
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Women's Care Center in Duluth was overflowing with gifts and holiday spirit during their annual open house toy giveaway Tuesday. Gifts for all ages were donated by the community in…
Duluth Salvation Army Hosts Annual Christmas Distribution Event
DULUTH, Minn. -- A generous donation event was happening in Duluth Tuesday, at the Salvation Army. The Duluth Salvation Army puts on an annual Christmas distribution event where toys are given to children…
New License Plates Raise Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
CARLTON, Minn.--Tribal leaders gathered at Black Bear Casino Tuesday to raise awareness for missing and murdered indigenous people in a unique way. New vehicle license plates have been designed using the symbol of a…
Lester Park Elementary Students Deliver Holiday Joy
DULUTH, Minn. -- Sue Baker is a Kindergarten teacher from Duluth's Lester Park Elementary School and she can tell you how the tradition of students delivering trees to hospital patients and others began. It…
Postal Service Pledges Move To All-Electric Delivery Fleet
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major boost for President Joe Biden’s pledge to eliminate gas-powered vehicles from the sprawling federal fleet, the Postal Service said Tuesday it will sharply increase the number of electric-powered delivery trucks — and will go…
Walgreens, CVS And Others Limiting Purchases Of Children's Pain Relief Medicine As Respiratory Illnesses Rise
(FOX 9) -- Pharmacies are limiting purchases of children's pain relief medication as respiratory illnesses continue spreading throughout the United States, including the flu, RSV, and COVID-19. CVS Pharmacy put a two-product limit on purchases of all children's pain relief products…
