'Take Back the Night' at UMD
DULUTH, Minn. - The Women's Resource and Action Center at UMD hosted a "Take Back the Night" event this evening to stand in solidarity with victims of violence. Those who attended heard…
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Duluth Police Release Details About Weekend Downtown Shooting
DULUTH, Minn. -- Four days after a shooting in downtown Duluth, the Duluth Police Department released details about it Wednesday evening, and the announcement came with news of an arrest. A 23-year-old man was arrested by Cloquet police Wednesday in…
These Housing Markets Are Seeing The Largest Drop In Prices Since The Pandemic Peak
(FOX 9) -- Rapidly rising mortgage rates have more than doubled this year. Pair that with a record increase in home prices, and many prospective buyers have been pushed out of the market. But recent data from a mortgage lending…
Alex Jones Ordered To Pay $965 Million For Sandy Hook Lies
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — The conspiracy theorist Alex Jones should pay $965 million to people who suffered from his false claim that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax, a jury in Connecticut decided Wednesday. The verdict is…
Crews Begin Reconstruction Of Ramp Above Garfield Avenue In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- The "can of worms" Interchange Project is progressing toward the Blatnik Bridge. From Garfield Avenue toward Superior, the ramp from Rice's Point over Garfield toward Duluth is getting demolished for reconstruction. Big chunks of concrete are now…
Social Security Payments Set For Big Increase. What To Know.
NEW YORK (AP) — Tens of millions of older Americans are about to get what may be the biggest raise of their lifetimes. On Thursday, the U.S. government is set to announce how big a percentage increase Social Security beneficiaries…
Jean Duluth Dog Park Packed With Pups On Warm Day
DULUTH, Minn. -- "Yeah, it's a beautiful day out. I was just at class, so I was just getting my dog outside and doing homework at the same time. Walter loves to run around…
FDA Clears Updated COVID Boosters For Kids As Young As 5
(AP) -- The U.S. on Wednesday authorized updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 5, seeking to expand protection ahead of an expected winter wave. Tweaked boosters rolled out for Americans 12 and older last month, doses modified to target today’s…
Coffee Conversations: "Boo at the Zoo" Halloween Event
DULUTH, Minn. - The Lake Superior Zoo will transform into Halloween madness for its annual Boo at the Zoo event. On Wednesday, the LSZ Chief Executive Officer, Haley Hedstrom was live on FOX21's morning show…
City Of Duluth Prepares For Snow Emergencies
DULUTH, Minn. -- The City of Duluth is reminding residents of upcoming snow removal rules especially when snow emergencies are issued. This is the second year of the snow emergency program where the City requires certain routes to be cleared…
Duluth Parking Meter Rate Hike Hits Duluth's Medical Dist. Months Late, Concerns St. Luke's
DULUTH, Minn. -- St. Luke's spoke out Tuesday about a recent rate increase to about 400 parking meters within the Medical District in downtown Duluth. But city officials told FOX 21’s Dan Hanger, the increase…
UMD's Women's Resource And Action Center Hosts Annual Consent Week
DULUTH, Minn. -- This week, students at UMD are raising awareness about the importance of consent. Every year Bulldogs come together to emphasize the importance of verbal consent when involved in sexual situations. This week's…
Residents Speak Up Against Proposed London Road Roundabouts
DULUTH, Minn. -- Residents of Duluth's London Road voiced concerns Tuesday evening over the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s proposed roundabouts for the popular road that connects to many to and from the North Shore…
Fall Colors are Currently at Peak Conditions
DULUTH, MN - The leaves on the deciduous trees have been changing for several weeks now and we have finally arrived at peak colors. There are several places you can go across northern Minnesota…
Golfers Enjoying The Fall Weather At Enger Park Golf Course
DULUTH, Minn. -- Fall is here and many are finding every excuse to enjoy the outdoors, and golfers especially, are taking in the perfect playing conditions, before the winter months knock them off course.
Downtown Duluth Stores Get Tips On How To Draw In Customers
DULUTH, Minn. -- The goal and ideas about how to make Downtown Duluth really pop, drew a lot of interest Tuesday morning. Many business owners showed up to hear the strong message that each…
UMD's Women's Resource and Action Center Hosts Annual Consent Week
DULUTH, Minn.--This week students at the University of Minnesota Duluth are raising awareness about the importance of consent. Every year bulldogs come together to emphasize the importance of verbal consent when involved in sexual…
Biden Reevaluating US-Saudi Relationship Amid Democrat Anger
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is reevaluating America’s relationship with Saudi Arabia as the Riyadh-led OPEC+ alliance moves to cut oil production and Democratic lawmakers call for a freeze on cooperation with the Saudis. John Kirby, the strategic communications coordinator for the National…
Smashing Success: NASA Asteroid Strike Results In Big Nudge
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A spacecraft that plowed into a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away succeeded in shifting its orbit, NASA said Tuesday in announcing the results of its save-the-world test. The space agency attempted the test…
Wisconsin Gov Bids To Make Abortion A Central Issue In Race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday that he wouldn’t sign a bill creating exceptions for rape and incest if it would keep in place the state’s 1849 abortion ban. Evers faces Republican Tim Michels, who…
King Charles III To Be Crowned May 6 Next Year, Palace Says
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6 in a ceremony that will embrace the past but look to the modern world after the 70-year reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Tuesday’s…
14-Year-Old Girl Killed In Crash; 16-Year-Old Driver Suspected Of Being Intoxicated
(FOX 9) - A 14-year-old girl was killed in a rollover crash in Wisconsin and the 16-year-old driver is suspected of being intoxicated behind the wheel. According to the Barron County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash on 16…
UPDATE: Uncle Accidentally Shoots Boy While Hunting, Victim Died
UPDATE (October 11, 10:30 a.m.) -- The 12 year-old boy who was accidentally shot by his uncle while hunting died Sunday. The Cass County Sheriff's Office reported that the boy passed away at a Twin Cities area hospital after he was…
Search For Victims Done, Florida Coast Aims For Ian Recovery
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — An army of 42,000 utility workers has restored electricity to more than 2.5 million businesses and homes in Florida since Hurricane Ian’s onslaught, and Brenda Palmer’s place is among them. By the government’s count, she and her…
Minnesotans Call On The US Government To Support Ukraine Following Russian Attacks
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Ukrainian Americans and supporters rallied in solidarity with Ukraine, after Russia launched a massive attack on the country Monday. "People are terrified, but at the same time they're very angry, and they want Russians to know that Ukraine…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Inside The National Weather Service Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- FOX 21 Meteorologist Ken Slama takes us inside the Duluth office of the National Weather Service in this week's Knowing Your Neighbors.
Superior Celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day: The Meaning Behind It
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The city of Superior celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday inside the Government Center, a tradition that has been running for several years there now in place of Columbus Day.…
Man Charged After Making Threats That Put Superior Daycare On High Alert
SUPERIOR, Wis. The man accused of threatening to enter a Superior daycare with a rifle last Thursday has been charged. 33-year-old Brandon Cole-Breezee of Duluth is charged with terroristic threats, stalking, domestic abuse, being an out-of-state felon in possession of…
UMD Celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day, Receives Visit from Commissioner Olson
DULUTH, Minn. - UMD celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day with a visit from Minnesota Office of Higher Education Commissioner Dennis Olson. Held at the American Indian Learning Resource Center, the Commissioner met with…
Tickets Still Available for Animal Allies 2022 Fur Ball Gala
DULUTH, Minn. – Animal Allies Humane Society of Duluth is getting ready to host its annual Fur Ball gala. The event is happening Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Northland Country Club. This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for…
