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Skywalk Connecting Parking Ramp To Essentia Clinic Reopening Monday
DULUTH, Minn. -- The skywalk in Duluth that connects a parking ramp to Essentia Health's clinic on First Street is re-opening on Monday. It was shut down temporarily for construction crews to do some work on it for the Vision…
Teen Alerts Family To House Fire Likely Started By Grill In Gary-New Duluth
GARY-NEW DULUTH, Minn. -- A home in Gary-New Duluth was incinerated by a fire early Sunday morning, but everyone got out safely thanks to one teen who spotted the danger. Firefighters were called out to the fire at a house…
North Minneapolis Church Buys Gas Station After Having Fill Of Drugs, Crime Next Door
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - As state and local leaders fight crime at the troubled Merwyn's and Winner gas station on West Broadway Avenue in Minneapolis, another problem gas station on the same street is getting help from a different source. Now the Marathon gas station will…
Superior Fire Department Hosts Open House at Newest Fire Station
SUPERIOR, Wisc.--After three years of it being open, the newest fire station in Superior held it's open house earlier today. After being completed in 2019, the Superior Fire Department postponed it's open house…
The Beargrease Fur-K Brought Dog Owners Out to the Trails
DULUTH, Minn.--People and their dogs had the chance today to enjoy the outdoors and run alongside each other for a Fur-K. The Beargrease Fur-K event is the biggest fundraiser for the John Beargrease Sled…
Volunteers Joined The Lake Superior Rose Society in Tipping Roses For the Winter
DULUTH, Minn.--In a garden with over 2,000 roses, questions arise from how so many rose plants survive the winter. The Lake Superior Rose Society works vigorously to ensure that the historic Duluth Rose Garden…
Pumpkin Palooza Hosted Families at Harrison Park
DULUTH, Minn.--The Duluth Parks and Recreation Department hosted a fun fall event today out in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Over in Harrison Park, the kiddos had the chance to get some free pumpkins and…
Update: UMD Teamsters Workers Reach Tentative Deal Before Planned Strike
(10/22/22) Update: University of Minnesota workers with Teamsters Local 320 have reached a tentative deal, which avoids a strike planned for next week, according to the union. The three-year agreement was made early Saturday morning at the negotiating table. "Next…
St. Louis Co. Plow Drivers Among Teamsters Workers Moving Closer To Strike
DULUTH, Minn. -- St. Louis County Public Works employees with Teamsters Local 320 are not seeing eye-to-eye with the county involving a new three-year contract, and that means a strike could happen again in the…
Plans in the Works for Former Bagley Building Downtown
DULUTH, Minn.--The new owner of the former Bagley Jewelry building in downtown Duluth gave us a tour today of the historic property and an update on what's moving inside. Maria McKechnie is the…
Get Involved in Pollution Prevention Through "Adopt a Drain" Program
DULUTH, Minn.-- Have you ever seen a storm drain that's barely recognizable due to the litter that has piled up? Now you can take matters into your own hands and claim a drain…
Family Owned Farm Transitions from Flowers to Holiday Wreaths
SUPERIOR, Wisc.--Although summer gardening is over Duluth Flower Farm staff are busy transitioning to their fall and winter seasons. The owners of Duluth Flower Farm spend this time of the year getting ready…
UPDATE: Hibbing PD Investigating Woman Removing Flyer From Mailbox, Woman Confessed
UPDATE (October 21, 12:10 p.m.) -- The Hibbing woman who was caught on video putting a flyer into a mailbox and taking another one out, has confessed. Hibbing Police learned that the 61-year-old woman was volunteering to distribute campaign materials.…
Annual Tipping Of The Roses, Volunteers Wanted
DULUTH, Minn. -- Well, if you've ever wondered what happens to the beautiful red flowers at the Rose Garden in Leif Erickson Park during winter, you are in luck. Saturday and Tuesday from 9…
Minnesota GOP Secretary Of State Hopeful Seeks Tighter Rules
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature should mandate that the secretary of state’s office proofread every county’s ballots before they’re mailed out, Republican challenger Kim Crockett said Thursday as she decried ballot printing errors in four counties. Crockett…
LSVOTF: Virginia Man Arrested After Having Many Drugs And Almost $100k In Apartment
VIRGINIA, Minn. -- 22-year-old Tyler Lawrence was arrested after an investigation found many illicit drugs, firearms, and almost $100,000 in cash at his apartment in Virginia. The Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force (LSVOTF) assisted with the arrest after executing…
NSSR's Annual Pumpkin Train is in Town
DULUTH, Minn.--Like pumpkins? Like trains even more? Well you're in luck, because the Pumpkin Train is finally in town. The North Shore Scenic Railroad (NSSR) offers the Pumpkin Train every fall. It brings passengers…
Fire Destroys Duluth Lakeside Neighborhood Garage, Items Inside
DULUTH, Minn. - A fire destroyed a garage, a vintage car, and other items inside it Thursday evening in Duluth’s Lakeside neighborhood. The Duluth Fire Department says they got word around 8:36 p.m. on October 20, 2022, of a fire inside…
Gordon Residents Hold Rally Pushing For Post Office To Stay Open
GORDON, Wis. -- Several dozen people turned out for a rally on Thursday pushing for the post office to stay open in Gordon, Wisconsin. Residents organized the event and say that losing the building…
Musician Charlie Parr Stops By Zenith Bookstore For New Novel Signing
DULUTH, Minn. -- From a singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and now author? Minnesota Musician Charlie Parr stopped by Zenith Bookstore to show off his new book. Thursday from 3 to 5 Charlie Parr was signing…
Duluth Police Dept.: School Resource Officers Are Coaches, Mentors, Social Workers
DULUTH, Minn. -- Whether it's building relationships with students, attending community events or after-school programs, the Duluth Police Department says that’s the majority of its focus for school resource officers. The Duluth City Council…
Sharps Materials Waste Bin In Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Fire Department wants to remind anyone who has used or found biohazardous waste, such as syringes to properly dispose of the objects in the correct bins. In an effort…
The Boys and Girls Club of the Northland Receives $15,000 Grant From the AT&T Foundation
DULUTH, MN - Several children in our community and across the country suffer from a lack of technology and internet at home which has caused them to fall behind in their education. …
Minnesota Fire Chiefs Gather At The DECC
DULUTH, Minn. -- Many of those who often put their lives at risk for us every day, are gathering in Duluth for the next few days. The Minnesota Fire Chiefs Association is using…
Lights On Afterschool Day Celebration At Lester Park Elementary
DULUTH, Minn. -- Thursday is National Lights On Afterschool Day. Schools throughout the region are taking advantage of MEA weekend to connect outside of the classroom. Since schools weren't in session Thursday,…
LSVOTF Helps Arrest 62-Year-Old Drug Dealer, Finding 88 Grams Of Meth
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force helped arrest a known meth dealer earlier Thursday. A Duluth Police Officer responded to a suspicious vehicle that is owned by a 62-year-old Silver Bay resident. The car was located…
Pentagon To Provide Funds, Help For Troops Seeking Abortions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon will provide travel funds and support for troops and their dependents who seek abortions but are based in states where they are now illegal, according to a new department policy released Thursday. The military will also increase…
Social Security Now Allows Individuals To Self-Select Gender
WASHINGTON (AP) — Individuals will be allowed to make sure that their records with the Social Security Administration align with their gender identity under a plan announced Wednesday. The action, which is part of the agency’s “Equity Action Plan,” follows…
Coffee Conversation: Duluth Musician Gina Lee Performs New Song
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Folk-Rock musician Gina Lee performed two songs on the morning show Thursday. Lee has written songs every weekend for the past 9 weeks. For more on her music career, click here. Song 1: [field59_video account="KQDS" key="dca60049c67227c694bb30f92b61bc81e1b05508" vtitle="Gina…
