Tutors Needed in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn.--If you're looking to make a difference, there are a lot school children who could use help. There is a shortage of tutors to help kids bridge the gap after a couple of tough…
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St. Louis County Unveils New Snow Plows
PIKE LAKE, Minn.-- When the snow falls, St. Louis County has up to 120 trucks out clearing the streets. To ensure their trucks are in good shape, the county replaces about 10% of its…
Ely Radio Stations Will Remain On-Air After New Owners Secured
(FOX 9) - Months after a beloved radio station in Ely, Minnesota, faced its imminent shutdown, the airwaves will remain loud after a new owner has been found. Radio stations 1450 WELY and 94.5 WELY-FM Ely MN – known for its "End…
One Arrested After Drugs Found During Traffic Stop
BACKUS, Minn. -- A traffic stop resulted in an arrest after drugs were found in the driver's vehicle. The Cass County Sheriff's Office says a traffic stop took place in Pine River Township, in Backus, Minnesota just before 7 p.m.…
House Votes To Avert Rail Strike, Impose Deal On Unions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House moved urgently to head off the looming nationwide rail strike on Wednesday, passing a bill that would bind companies and workers to a proposed settlement that was reached in September but rejected by some…
Amazon Says It Had Its Biggest Thanksgiving Shopping Weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said Wednesday it had its biggest ever Thanksgiving holiday shopping weekend, aided by a record number of consumers looking for deals online amid high inflation. The e-commerce company does not typically share how much it…
Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Bill Wins Senate Passage
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed bipartisan legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex marriages, an extraordinary sign of shifting national politics on the issue and a measure of relief for the hundreds of thousands of same-sex couples who have married since…
"Shark Tank" Type Competition Has Entrepreneurs Vying for Money
DULUTH, Minn -- There are people all over the world with all types of business ideas that never make it to the table. But on Tuesday night 5 people from northeastern Minnesota had 5…
Duluthians Watch USA's Win Over Iran In World Cup Game
DULUTH, Minn. – Team USA took a win over Iran Tuesday in the latest World Cup matchup, and fans in Duluth gathered at Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub in downtown Duluth to cheer on…
Local Event Decorator Helps with White House Holiday Decorating
DULUTH, Minn.--It's officially the holidays when the White House gets dressed up for the occasion. One local Duluthian was selected to help with the process. Every year, the White House recruits volunteers from…
Duluth Children's Museum Recognizing "Giving Tuesday" With Free Admission
DULUTH, Minn.--Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday are over and out. Tuesday is all about "Giving Tuesday", aimed to support charities and special causes. It's an effort much like "Give to the…
Menard's Holds Special Tree For Community Members to "Be a Santa to a Senior"
DULUTH, Minn.--Over at Menard's in Duluth, there's a special tree in the entrance called "Be a Santa to a Senior". The tree is full of gift wishes by 250 local seniors, including some veterans.…
Vote Recounts For MN Districts 3A And 3B As Small Number Of Votes Separate Candidates
MINNESOTA -- The Minnesota Secretary of State's office has confirmed that two districts will have recounts next month. Districts 3A and 3B will see a recount of the votes for the state house seats. It includes St. Louis, Itasca, Koochiching,…
Pulisic Goal Advances US In World Cup With 1-0 Win Over Iran
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Christian Pulisic scored while crashing headfirst into the goalkeeper in the 38th minute and the United States advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iran on Tuesday in a…
Senate To Vote On Landmark Bill To Protect Same-Sex Marriage
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate will vote Tuesday on bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages, moving Congress closer to passing the landmark bill and ensuring that such unions are enshrined in federal law. The expected passage of the…
Portions Of East Superior Street To Close Temporarily
DULUTH, Minn. -- For those who drive down East Superior Street daily you may want to think about taking a different route for the next few days as certain portions will be closed. A portion of East Superior Street between…
School Closings and Delays for November 29, 2022
Birchwood School District - 2-hour early release, no after school activities
Survivor Of Virginia Walmart Mass Shooting Files $50M Suit
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A Walmart employee who survived last week’s mass shooting at a store in Virginia has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the company for allegedly continuing to employ the shooter — a store supervisor — “who had known…
US Consumer Confidence Falls In November For 2nd Month
(AP) -- U.S. consumer confidence fell for the second straight month in November amid ongoing high inflation, rising interest rates, and layoffs in the tech sector. The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 100.2 this month,…
High Court To Hear Arguments Over Biden’s Deportation Policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up a dispute over a blocked Biden administration policy that would prioritize deportation of people in the country illegally who pose the greatest public safety risk. Republican-led states sued and won a nationwide court order that…
From Black Friday To Cyber Monday, Local Shoppers United
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Fun Day Sunday and now today – Cyber Monday. All of these days are devoted to shopping for the holiday season. So how did the four day shopping event turn…
Broken Ice Chunk Traps 200 Anglers On Northern Minn. Lake; All Rescued
(FOX 21) - An estimated 200 anglers became stuck on a broken chunk of ice Monday, according to the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office. …
Knowing Your Neighbors: Emmanuel Evergreens
DULUTH, MN - Whether it be because of cost, convenience, or some other reason, some families have switched to using artificial Christmas trees over the years, but for those who choose to look for…
Fairlawn Mansion Hosts Quiet Santa Night
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Fairlawn Mansion in Superior kicked off its holiday season with a 'Quiet Santa' night. For some kids, it may be difficult to interact with Santa in busy environments like the mall.…
Hucklebeary Opens New Location
DULUTH, Minn. - Hucklebeary, a local craft and gift shop, officially opened the doors to their new location on East Superior Street on Saturday, exactly five years after the company started in 2017. This comes…
'Why Treaties Matter' Exhibit Visits Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - With Native American Heritage Month drawing to an end, the John Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health partnered with AICHO to display an exhibit that tells the story of why treaties matter. The…
Essentia Health Says It's Reached Agreement With MNA Nurses In Moose Lake
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. -- Essentia Health released a statement on Monday night saying that it reached a tentative deal with union nurses in Moose Lake. A representative says the Minnesota Nurses Association has a negotiating committee that will vote to…
Sickness, Lack Of Subs Force Wrenshall School To Close Monday
WRENSHALL, Minn. – Sickness and a lack of substitutes forced the Wrenshall School District to close Monday. The outside of the school in the small community was very quiet Monday, and there were only a few employees inside answering phones.…
Updates On The Twin Ports Interchange Reconstruction Project
DULUTH, Minn. -- A monthly public meeting for the Twin Ports Interchange Reconstruction Project took place online earlier Monday. The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced some big updates that are occurring, starting with the Garfield Interchange. Demolition will continue and…
Virginia Man Sentenced for 2021 Murder of Ex-Girlfriend
VIRGINIA, Minn.--A Virginia man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend last year, has been sentenced to a little more than 48 years in prison. 42-year-old Derek Malevich was sentenced to 583 months in prison, for the murder of 32 year old…
