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Former Lake Superior Zoo Polar Bear Dies

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Lake Superior Zoo is grieving the loss of a beloved Polar Bear who spent over 20 years in their care. Berlin came to the zoo when she was only one in 1990. She spent the last…

Roger Reinert Launches Campaign For Duluth Mayor

DULUTH, Minn. -- Roger Reinert made it official Thursday morning in Duluth. He is running for Mayor. FOX 21's Dan Hanger first reported the news Wednesday, and today Reinert appeared with supporters to say he would campaign under the slogan,…

Garland Appoints Special Counsel To Investigate Biden Docs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday appointed a special counsel to investigate the presence of documents with classified markings found at President Joe Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, and at an office in Washington. The announcement followed Biden’s acknowledgement…

Minnesota Lawmakers Start Down Path To Legalizing Marijuana

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature embarked on a path toward legalizing recreational marijuana for adults Wednesday when a legislative committee held the first hearing of the year on a bill that backers say is designed to avoid…

Biden Says Classified Document Found In ‘Personal Library’

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden acknowledged on Thursday that a document with classified markings from his time as vice president was found in his “personal library” at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, along with other documents found in his…

Duluth Police: Three Teens Arrested For Shooting Pellets At People

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Police Department says three teens were arrested Downtown Wednesday morning on suspicion of shooting pellets at people walking by. The DPD says officers were called out to a stairwell in the Skywalk on Superior Street…

Coffee Conversation: Women's Night Fat Biking and Nordic Skiing

DULUTH, Minn. -- Every Thursday, women in the Northland are welcome to gather at the Lester-Amity Chalet for Fat Bike Riding, Skate Skiing or Classic Skiing. The reoccurring event is a joint collaboration between women representing SkiHut, Continental Bikes & Ski,…

Restaurants Have the Help Wanted Sign Out for Cooks

DULUTH, Minn. -- The New London Café and Duluth Grill are restaurants that are locally owned, and both are known for serving tasty food. But expansion is in the works for both these establishments.…

A Change in the Weather Pattern Will Improve the Air Quality Across Minnesota

DULUTH, Minn -- On Monday, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued an Air Quality Alert due to fine particulate pollution getting trapped near the surface. This pollution comes from everyday things such as vehicle…

Minneapolis Man Charged In Duluth Girlfriend's Stabbing

DULUTH, Minn. – A Minneapolis man is accused of stabbing his girlfriend in Duluth's Lincoln Park while threatening to kill her. Joshua White, 19, is charged with second-degree assault and threats of violence. The stabbing happened around 4:15 a.m. Monday…

New Tattoo Parlor Opens in Superior

Superior, Wisc. --There's a new place to get some ink that just opened its doors in Superior. The Northlandia Tattoo Parlor on Belknap Street received its final approval from the Superior City Council earlier…

Bills Safety Damar Hamlin Released From Buffalo Hospital

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills safety Damar Hamlin was released from a Buffalo hospital on Wednesday, more than a week after he went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated during a game at Cincinnati, after his doctors said they…

Air Travel Across US Thrown Into Chaos After Computer Outage

NEW YORK (AP) — The world’s largest aircraft fleet was grounded for hours by a cascading outage in a government system that delayed or cancelled thousands of flights across the U.S. on Wednesday. The White House initially said that there…

Man Convicted Of Killing Katie Poirier In 1999 Dies In Prison

MOOSE LAKE, Minn. -- The man convicted of killing Katie Poirier in Moose Lake in 1999, has died while serving life in prison, according to a family member of Poirier's who…

House In Solway Township A Total Loss After Fire

SOLWAY TOWNSHIP, Minn. -- A home in Solway Township is a total loss, after a fire destroyed it Wednesday morning. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says just after 8 a.m. several fire crews were dispatched to a house on…

Coffee Conversation: Boat Club Productions Celebrates Success with Theatre Gala

DULUTH, Minn. -- Boat Club Productions to hold Theatre Gala in celebration of its first season as a Theatre Company, and to highlight upcoming productions in 2023. The newly-founded BCP has blossomed over its 2022 season, with shows like "Nunsense"…

Youth Photography Club is Back at the DAI

DULUTH, Minn.-- The new year means new opportunities as the Youth Photography Club is back at the Duluth Art Institute. The club welcomes teenagers 13 and older, and it doesn't matter if they've never…

Gitchee Gumee Tattoo Opens New Location on London Road

DULUTH, Minn. - Gitchee Gumee Tattoo has found a new home after its previous building experienced serious damage from a fire in October. Now located on London Road in Duluth, the shop officially opened its…

Duluth Men Charged With Attempted Murder After Stabbings, Home Invasion

DULUTH, Minn. – One of the victims in a stabbing and home invasion in Duluth's Kenwood neighborhood suffered 15 to 20 stab wounds – and it was all over a stolen cell phone charger, according to court documents. Dustin St.…

AICHO Hosts Youth Art Exhibit

DULUTH, Minn.-- A youth art exhibit is open at the Cultural Center Art Gallery in Duluth, showcasing art pieces on what bravery means to them. AICHO is an organization dedicated to supporting the Indigenous community…

What's in Store for Cirrus Aircraft?

DULUTH, Minn. -- Less than four months ago Cirrus Aircraft announced that it's refurbishing a 189,000 square foot building north of the airport to be its Innovation Center. Innovations to the company’s planes have…

Hibbing Man Sentenced For Murder In 2017

HIBBING, Minn. -- Tuesday, a Hibbing man was sentenced to 28-years in prison for the murder of a woman in 2017. According to the St. Louis County Attorney's Office, 53-year-old Blake Stangel was sentenced for Second-Degree Intentional Murder in the…

Gas Stove Ban 'On The Table' For Federal Agency: Reports

(Fox 9) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is considering a ban on gas stoves as concerns surrounding indoor air pollutants from the appliances continue to rise, according to reports. Bloomberg reported that the agency plans to act on the…

Mega Millions: Drawing Nears For $1.1 Billion Jackpot, 3rd Largest In Game History

(Fox 9) -- The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an estimated $1.1 billion — now the third-largest jackpot in the game’s history — ahead of Tuesday night’s drawing. The grand prize also comes with a $568.7 million cash option after no…

UPDATE: Missing Superior Teen Found

UPDATE (Jan. 10, 12:15 p.m.) -- The missing 15-year-old girl from Superior has been found safe in a different state, according to the Superior Police Department. Destiny Stubblefield supposedly left her house with a friend last week and did not…

Feds Propose ‘Student Loan Safety Net’ Alongside Forgiveness

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is moving forward with a proposal that would lower student debt payments for millions of Americans now and in the future, offering a new route to repay federal loans under far more generous terms.…

Coffee Conversation: Rubber Chicken Theater Presents Comedy Show at the Aquarium

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Rubber Chicken Theater kicks off 2023 with 'Christmas Aquarium in January, or, Jokin' in a Fishy Wonderland.' Director Brian Matuszak joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to preview the comedy show. [field59_video account="KQDS" key="1defbdb9388e4a9e403f4286368f57dc041ce7d9" vtitle="kqds1-Tue_Jan_10_08_00 -…

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