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Gooseberry Falls Park in the Winter

Duluth, Minn. -- It’s been a very snowy winter, and now the deep cold is moving in. This could mean that Cabin Fever is at your doorstep and it’s time to begin to fight…

Miner's Inc. Nearly Doubles Annual Donation To Salvation Army

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Salvation Army is walking away with over $90,000, nearly double what they usually receive, thanks to a new campaign by Miner's Incorporated. At select Northland Super Ones, the Register Campaign…

St Louis River Alliance Hosts Winter Fun Event

GARY-NEW DULUTH, Minn.-- In Gary New Duluth, a special Winter Fun event was held at the local YMCA by the St. Louis River Alliance. From hot chocolate, to a bonfire, and even snowshoeing, there were…

DPD Looking for Applicants for Citizen Police Academy

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is looking for more applicants to join their upcoming Citizen Police Academy. It's a 12-week program that the DPD puts on every year as a way for community…

Superior High School Hosts Career Fair

SUPERIOR, Wisc-- Students at Superior High School got a chance to explore options for future careers. The 2 hour long career fair was open for all grades, 9 to 12. With booths from Lake…

Walz Extends Unemployment Pay For Northeast Minnesota Miners

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz signed his second bill of the young 2023 legislative session Wednesday, extending unemployment benefits for six months for more than 400 laid-off workers at Northshore Mining. Northshore Mining shut down May 1,…

Faculty Calls On Embattled Minnesota College Head To Resign

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Faculty leaders at a Minnesota college that dismissed an art history instructor who showed depictions of the Prophet Muhammad in a course have overwhelmingly called for the university president to resign. Faculty leaders at Hamline University said…

Tax Season Already? Some Tips For Avoiding Stress And Scams

NEW YORK (AP) — For many people filing U.S. tax returns — especially those doing it for their first time — it can be a daunting task that’s often left to the last minute. But if you want to avoid…

Minnesota 'Name A Snowplow' Finalists Announced

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The finalists for MnDOT’s 2022-2023 "Name a Snowplow" are in and the voting is open. MnDOT announced the 60 finalists Wednesday morning, which include "Miracle on Ice," "Taylor Drift" and "Camp Scoopy". The finalists were selected from over…

Chum Food Shelf Program In Need Of Drivers

DULUTH, Minn. -- If you need food, just head to the grocery store. For some people it is not that easy. Chum's food shelf is looking for volunteer drivers to make deliveries every other…

Baby Item Donations Still Needed for the Northland's Largest Baby Shower

DULUTH, Minn. -- People across the Northland are feeling the effects of rising costs, especially families who are expecting or who may have just had a newborn. For five years now, Life 97.3 and…

Coffee Conversation: Two Harbors Musher Gears Up for Beargrease Race

DULUTH, Minn. -- Two Harbors Musher Colleen Wallin and sled dog Maple joined FOX21 on the morning show ahead of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon this weekend. The Beargrease Marathon starts at…

Evers Promises A Tax Cut, Compromise To Increase Funding

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday he wants to work with Republicans to divert as much as 20% of the state’s sales tax revenue to help fund local communities, including police and emergency services, while he…

Steppers Dance Show Returns

DULUTH, Minn. - The Steppers Dance Show featuring dancers from a range of teams and studios returned Tuesday for the first time since 2019. About 16 teams attended, showcasing a total of 35 routines. The…

New Veterans Memorial Park to be Built in Rice Lake

RICE LAKE, Minn. - A new Veterans Memorial Park is being constructed in Rice Lake to honor those who have served in the military. The project is being put on by the Duluth Honor Guard…

Janet Meany and 50 years of Fiber Art Exhibition

DULUTH, Minn. - Weaving, knitting, felting, and spinning, the Duluth Fiber Guild's hard work from the past 50 years is now on display. The Duluth Fiber Guild is a group organized around the passion of…

St. Louis County Sheriff's Office Launches Crime-Mapping Tool

DULUTH, Minn. -- The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office officially launched its new crime-mapping tool online Tuesday for residents to view. The crime map shows all types of crimes pinpointed to the street where…

State Abortion Battle Moves to the Northland

Duluth, Minn. -- It’s an issue that has many people upset, no matter which side you are on. Abortion is the number one issue, at this point in the Minnesota Legislature’s’ current session. Up…

Voting For 2023 'Movies In The Park' Now Open

DULUTH, Minn. -- For those looking ahead to summertime in Duluth, voting is now open for this year's Movies in the Park. Downtown Duluth says you can vote by going on to their Facebook page and liking your top 8…

Walz Restructures Rebate Checks, Says Millions Of Minnesotans Would Benefit

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz restructured his signature rebate check proposal Tuesday, making the direct payments more lucrative for some while cutting out hundreds of thousands of households by dropping income limits. Under Walz's plan, individuals making…

Minnesota Teacher Shortage Is Getting Worse, New Report Shows

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The struggle to retain teachers and recruit new educators to the profession continues to worsen in Minnesota. That's according to the Teacher Supply and Demand Report, which is published every two years by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards…

Minnesota House Backs Extended Jobless Pay For Mine Workers

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A bill to extend unemployment benefits for laid-off workers at Northshore Mining is on its way to Gov. Tim Walz for his signature. The Minnesota House voted 127-7 on Monday to approve the bill, which passed…

Classified Documents At Pence’s Home, Too, His Lawyer Says

NEW YORK (AP) — Documents with classified markings were discovered in former Vice President Mike Pence’s Indiana home last week, his lawyer told the National Archives in a letter — the latest in a string of discoveries of confidential information…

Knowing Your Neighbors: Clyde Brewing

DULUTH, Minn. - "People have been asking, "When's the beer going to come? When's the beer going to come?" for the last almost two years. So, the day is finally here," Clyde Brewing…

Coffee Conversation: Steppers Dance Show Returns Post-Pandemic

DULUTH, Minn. -- Local dance groups are teaming up to present Steppers Dance Show for the first time since 2019. 13 different teams/studios will perform 30 routines at the Duluth East Gym on January 24 at 6:30 pm. Duluth East Coach…

New Monthly Program At Cloquet Public Library Involves Dogs

CLOQUET, Minn. -- A new monthly event started Monday at the Cloquet Public Library bringing children and dogs closer together. It's called "Barks and Books" and let's children go to the library and…

Superior Police K-9 Marik Dies One Year After Retirement

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Police Department is mourning after the death of police K-9 Marik. Marik recently became ill from a gastrointestinal condition, according to the Northland K9 Foundation. Marik was partnered with Sgt. Nick Eastman. During the 7.5…

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