ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - New legislation that aims to provide "driver's licenses for all" has officially been signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz. The official signing is the culmination of a long-running campaign to give a currently estimated 81,000…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans are preparing to again block a new policy from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers that requires students to get vaccinated twice against meningitis and tightening student chickenpox vaccination mandates. The Legislature’s GOP-controlled rules committee held…
BRAINERD, Minn. (FOX 9) - A northern Minnesota area code is among the area codes most associated with spam phone calls. According to the Federal Communications Commission, around 60 million Americans reported a phone scam in 2021. GoBankingRates has listed the top area codes you should never…
In this week's Cooking Connection FOX21's Ken Slama takes us to Duluth's Best Bread. Owner Robert Lillegard shows us how to make a Gooey Caramel Roll Latte. This is Duluth's Best Bread's second location…
CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico (AP) — Two Americans whose abduction in Mexico was captured in a video that showed them caught in a cartel shootout have been found dead, officials said Tuesday. Two others who were kidnapped with them were found…
CLOQUET, Minn. -- Gordy's Hi-Hat, a popular burger restaurant in Cloquet announced their 2023 opening date in a fun way. Gordy's great grandson made the announcement via Facebook with the video above. Mark your calendar,…
HIBBING, Minn. - "Anything that you could possibly imagine of why or how, we like to explore. The world is an endless supply of curiosity," Electrified Imagination Co-Founder, Steven Sanders says. Why is the sky…
Esko, Minn. -- The need for special education teachers is growing. And for special education teachers in the early childhood years, the need is growing even faster. Recently the University of Wisconsin Superior began…
DULUTH, Minn. - For the month of March, Lake Superior Art Glass is collaborating with Ursa Minor Brewing to put on a 'Design Your Own Pint' event. Each month, the glass blowing business switches up…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Judge Sally Tarnowski died Monday while on vacation in Florida, according to the State Court Administrator's Office. Judge Tarnowski served as the Chief Judge of the Sixth Judicial District from 2016 to 2020. She most recently…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Judge Sally Tarnowski died Monday while on vacation in Florida, according to the State Court Administrator’s Office. Details around the cause of death were not immediately released Monday evening. [caption…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth City Councilor Arik Forsman is one of many city leaders reflecting on the life of Barb Russ, a longtime Duluth advocate and former city councilor. “She didn't get high or low,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Some concerned parents in Superior spoke up at Monday night’s school board meeting about the district's plans to possibly consolidate its elementary schools from six to five. A half-dozen parents took…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Cameras have now been added to the stop arms on all 30 buses owned by Duluth Public Schools. Drivers who make a school bus stop arm violation could be charged with a misdemeanor and face a $500…
MINNESOTA/WISCONSIN -- Memorial Blood Centers, which has locations in Duluth, Hibbing, Virginia, and Superior, Superior, Hibbing, and Virginia, is declaring a blood emergency. Blood donations are used for patients with traumatic injuries, burns, chronic diseases such as cancer, and are…
DULUTH, Minn. -- There's finally a sign of Spring! The West Duluth Dairy Queen has opened for the season after a long snowy Winter. It opened up on Friday, and even with the fresh snow…
WRENSHALL, Minn. -- After a few dry years, the Food Farm in Wrenshall is hoping for a great growing season as the snow starts to melt and their greenhouse opens. Lots of snow means plenty…
(AP) -- Greenhouse gas emissions from the way humans produce and consume food could add nearly 1 degree of warming to the Earth’s climate by 2100, according to a new study. Continuing the dietary patterns of today will push the…
St. Patrick's Day is less than 2 weeks away leading McDonald's to bring back its Shamrock Shake, for a good cause. Starting March 6 through March 16 select McDonald's locations in Minnesota, Western Wisconsin, and Michigan will donate 25 cents…
(AP) -- Shoppers could soon find it easier to tell if those grocery store steaks or pork chops were really “Made in the USA.” Federal agriculture officials on Monday released new requirements that would allow labels on meat, poultry or eggs to…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Former Duluth City Councilor Barb Russ passed away at the age of 74. Russ served on the City Council for 5 and a half years before she resigned in April of 2020 due to health issues. According…
HIBBING, Minn. -- A new video production studio is now open in Hibbing. Leedrick Studios helps bring their customers ideas to life by providing the latest technology and resources to make videos. The female and…
DULUTH, Minn. -- A $900 million project is nearing completion at Essentia Health after over 3 years of construction. The Vision Northland Project, which is the new Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center is about…
DULUTH, Minn. -- The recent snowfall and winter temperatures are giving skiers the chance to get some final runs in before Spirit Mountain expects to close later this month. Sunday, Feb. 5, Duluth's Cross Country…
DULUTH, Minn. -- People are gathered here Sunday at Clyde Iron Works for a Bloody Mary Festival where all moneys for the festival will benefit Life House and their mission to support at-risk…
HIBBING, Minn. -- A union representing employees with the city of Hibbing has filed an intent to strike notice. The union said it includes all city employees except for police, fire, confidential employees, and supervisors. AFSCME Local 791-1 says it…
(FOX 9) - The state of Minnesota is hoping to play a part in controlling fast-rising prescription drug prices. The state launched a new data dashboard, giving everyone a chance to track the drugs they need as a trip to the pharmacy…
DULUTH, Minn.-- At the Lester- Amity Chalet the Duluth Cross Country Ski Club hosted Tour Duluth Ski Festival, giving people a chance to ski surrounded by candlelight. There was a raffle raising money…
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Tweed Museum of Arts at UMD hosted a family day event with guided tours and plenty of fun activities. The museums current exhibition is by the Duluth Fiber Guild…
DULUTH, Minn.-- Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute has partnered with Spirt Mountain to bring adaptive skiing programs to the Northland since 1979. Saturday was the first time that kids from Gillette Children's Clinic were…
