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…
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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…
Coffee Conversation: Local Singer-Songwriter Preston Gunderson Previews New Album
DULUTH, Minn. -- Preston Gunderson came by the morning show to play a few tunes and talk about his new album "Fall." Gunderson has an album release show coming up Saturday, doors open at 6:30 p.m. and he'll be on…
Average Long-Term US Mortgage Rates Rise This Week To 6.94%
WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates inched up this week ahead of another expected rate increase by the Federal Reserve when it meets early next month. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the key…
Minnesota Power Completes Jean Duluth Solar Project
DULUTH, Minn. -- The equivalent of 300 homes a year will start getting their energy from the sun, and a new Northland solar project. 1 of 3 locations is on Riley Road near the…
Taste At Fitger's Event Postponed Until Spring Of 2023
DULUTH, Minn. -- One of Fitger's biggest fundraising events this fall has been postponed. It's the Taste at Fitger's event where Duluthians are invited to sample all types of local food at booths throughout the…
Organized Labor Groups Call on Leaders to Oppose "Right to Work" Legislation
DULUTH, Minn.-- Wednesday, a number of organized labor groups called on candidates and lawmakers to oppose what is known as "Right to Work" legislation. In many states it allows workers at a company the…
Gov. Walz, Dr. Jensen Debate Ahead Of Governer's Race
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- DFL Governor Tim Walz and Republican candidate Dr. Scott Jensen went head-to-head in the Minnesota Governor's debate. It was 60 minutes of back and forth sparring and being that we're 3…
Lake Superior Art Glass Halloween Events
DULUTH, Minn. - Lake Superior Art Glass is celebrating the Halloween season with several festive events. At the shop in Canal Park, they are offering 'Design Your Own Pumpkin' and on October 29th will be…
Duluth Traverse Completed Additions
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth and Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores, also known as COGGS, held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of multiple segments of the Duluth Traverse. The Duluth Traverse…
Mascot Bruce's Head Stolen From Black Woods Restaurant; 'He's Been Kind Of An Icon For Us'
DULUTH, Minn. -- Halloween is just around the corner, but tricks are already happening -- and not in a fun way for the staff and customers at Black Woods in Duluth. The restaurant's beloved mascot…
Mesabi Metallics Says Its Paid Late Taxes To Nashwauk And Itasca County
NASHWAUK, Minn. -- Mesabi Metallics says it's paid off its tax debt to Itasca County and the city of Nashwauk. The company says it also paid the penalties for the overdue taxes and paid its property taxes due this month…
COVID-19 Linked To Increase In US Pregnancy-Related Deaths
WASHINGTON (AP) — COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims, according to a…
Fatal ATV Crash In Itasca County
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. -- A man is dead after crashing his ATV in Itasca County on Monday. According to the Itasca County Sheriff's Office 58-year-old Scott Shoemaker of Bovey was found unresponsive at the intersection of Wolf Lake Trail and…
Coffee Conversation: Shaping A Healthier Community
DULUTH, Minn. -- Shaping a Healthier Community is an annual event coming up to highlight the latest findings about the health of the Duluth community. Kim Nordin came by this morning to describe the…
Coffee Conversation: Duluth Farmer's Market Festival Of The Season
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Farmer's Market Festival of the Season will be back for its 17th year on November 5. Lois Hoffbauer, who has been involved in the Farmer's Market for 40…
Scammers Target Grieving Families In Minnesota, Wisconsin
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three families dealing with the heartbreaking losses of loved ones who recently died suddenly in Minnesota and Wisconsin say they have the added burden of dealing with scammers who are trying to solicit donations using fake online…
Mall Of America Testing Out Metal Detectors At One Entrance
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Mall of America is the latest large venue to weigh the pros and cons of a weapons detection system. A spokesperson for the mall said it is testing out metal detectors at the north doors over…
Biden To Release 15M Barrels From Oil Reserve, More Possible
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve Wednesday as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations, and he will say more drawdowns…
UMD Hockey Rink and Fitness Center Received New Name
DULUTH, Minn.--UMD's hockey rink and gym gets renamed to remember past outdoor recreation leaders. The workout area and indoor hockey rink are both part of UMD's Recreational Outdoor Sports Program (RSOP). The fitness part…
Walz-Jensen Debate: Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidates In Their Own Words
(FOX 9) - Gov. Tim Walz and challenger Scott Jensen squared off in a debate Tuesday night in Rochester, marking the first general election gubernatorial debate between the two candidates. The debate, hosted Tuesday night by KTTC, covered a wide range of…
Fitger's Gets Decked Out In Halloween, Plans End-Of-Month Party
DULUTH, Minn. -- With Halloween right around the corner, Fitger's is getting into the spirit with decorations all throughout the property. It's an annual tradition for Fitger's, and they say the collection of spooky…
Labor, Supply Shortages Postpone 2022 Taste At Fitger's
DULUTH, Minn. – The labor and supply shortages that don’t seem to be going away anytime soon have forced next week's Taste at Fitger's fundraiser to be postponed. Organizers said too many local restaurants that make the event possible are…
GO Show At The DECC Celebrates The Getting Older And Still Going
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Senior GO Show is for adults 55 and older who are planning ahead for retirement, or already retired. The show tailors their vendor selection to the interests of older adults.…
