MnDOT Manages Homeless Encampment with Fencing and Cleanup Efforts
DULUTH, Minn. -- More than 600 people are experiencing homelessness in St. Louis County this year. That number is up by 20% from five years ago. For Taylor Longrie, home is not a…
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Rep. Stauber Unveils Pro-Mining Bill To Reduce Litigation Around Proposals
WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Representative Pete Stauber (R-08) is unveiling a bill in Congress aimed at reducing the red tape and lawsuits around mining permits. It's called the Permitting For Mining Needs (PERMIT-MN) Act. If it was passed by Congress and…
Here's How Much More You'll Pay To Heat Your Home This Winter
(Fox 9) -- Americans are likely going to pay more to heat their home over the winter months. The average cost of heating a household is set to increase by 17.2% this winter, compared to winter last year, according to a…
US Adults Should Get Routine Anxiety Screening, Panel Says
(AP) -- U.S. doctors should regularly screen all adults under 65 for anxiety, an influential health guidelines group proposed Tuesday. It’s the first time the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended anxiety screening in primary care for adults without symptoms. The…
Feds: Minnesota Food Scheme Stole $250M; 47 People Charged
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal authorities charged 47 people in Minnesota with conspiracy and other counts on Tuesday in what they said was a massive scheme that took advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to steal $250 million from a federal program…
With Ceremonies Over, King Charles III Faces Biggest Task
LONDON (AP) — The cannons have sounded, the bells have rung and the mourners have paid their respects. Now King Charles III faces the task of preserving a 1,000-year-old monarchy that his mother nurtured for seven decades but that faces an…
Mike's Café And Pizzeria In Esko Hosts Blood Drive
ESKO, Minn. -- Monday in Esko, one local business is doing their part to aid in the blood shortage across the nation. Mike's Café and Pizzeria is hosting a blood drive with Memorial…
Cirrus Aircraft to Develop Innovation Center
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth-based Cirrus Aircraft announced its plans to expand the maintenance facility that it bought from the city last week for one dollar. The former AAR building at the Duluth International Airport will…
The Playground For EveryBODY In Proctor Completed After Ten Years
PROCTOR, Minn. -- Ten years of hard work, donations, and love paid off in Proctor over the weekend. The name may say it all, The Playground for EveryBODY. The start came when Jennifer McDonald's…
Wild State Cider Accepting Apples For Its 'People's Cider'
DULUTH, Minn.--If you have an apple tree and want to help make some delicious cider, you can bring your apples over to Wild State Cider. Staff are ready to accept your apples for their…
DECC Shelves Cashless Idea To Reduce Waiting Time In Lines, Looks At Other Options
DULUTH, Minn. -- The DECC won't be going cashless anytime soon. Executive director Dan Hartman wrote on the DECC'S Facebook page that after listening to some community feedback to the question posed last week, it's clear many customers still like…
Wildcat Sanctuary In Sandstone Welcomes Home New Tiger Cub
SANDSTONE, Minn. -- The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone rescued a brand new furry friend last week. Her name is Nova and she is a spunky tiger cub. She came to the Sanctuary through their "Tiger Amnesty Program." A program allowing…
Seawall Work Behind DECC Delayed, Vehicle-Free Harbor Plaza No More
DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth's dream to transform Harbor Drive behind the DECC into a vehicle-free public plaza is no more. And rising construction costs are…
Minnesota Man Charged With Making Threats To Kill US Senator
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted a Minnesota man accused of threatening to kill a U.S. senator. Brendon Daugherty is being held in the Sherburne County Jail, in Elk River, Minnesota, on charges of threatening to murder…
Biden: US Would Defend Taiwan Against Chinese Invasion
BEIJING (AP) — China’s government on Monday criticized President Joe Biden’s statement that American forces would defend Taiwan if Beijing tries to invade as a violation of U.S. commitments about the self-ruled island, but gave no indication of possible retaliation.…
How To Get A Student Loan Refund If You Paid During Pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — When President Joe Biden announced a plan to forgive student loan debt, many borrowers who kept making payments during the pandemic wondered if they’d made the right choice. Borrowers who paid down their debt during a pandemic…
Fiona Slams Dominican Republic After Pounding Puerto Rico
HAVANA (AP) — Hurricane Fiona roared over the Dominican Republic on Monday after knocking out power across all of Puerto Rico, causing damage the governor said was “catastrophic.” No deaths had been reported, but authorities in the U.S. territory said…
Queen Elizabeth II Mourned By Britain And World At Funeral
LONDON (AP) — Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds who massed along the streets of London to honor a…
Cirrus To Turn Duluth Maintenance Facility Into 'Innovation Center'
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth-based Cirrus Aircraft said Monday it's expanding its recently purchased maintenance base at the Duluth Airport. The company says it will hire an additional 80 engineers over the next three years to support the current team of…
Fall Migration is in Full Swing at Hawk Ridge
DULUTH, MN - As we transition into fall, raptors that have spent their summers as far north as the Arctic can be seen congregating in large numbers at Hawk Ridge as part of their…
Haunted Shack Getting Ready for 29th Season
CARLTON, Minn. - The Haunted Shack in Carlton is getting ready for its 29th season. The Haunted Shack is a fundraiser for local Special Olympics and has resided at the RU Ridge Corn maze…
Duluth Wedding Show Fall Showcase
DULUTH, Minn. - Couples planning their upcoming wedding had a chance to talk with potential venders at the Duluth Wedding Show fall showcase. Hosted at the DECC, it is the sister event to…
Spaghetti Benefit held for Jim Saice
DULUTH, Minn. - Local bands gathered at "The Other Place" Sunday to fundraise money for a friend who is recovering from brain cancer. In July, Jim Saice underwent surgery for brain cancer and…
Hurricane Fiona Rips Through Powerless Puerto Rico
HAVANA (AP) — Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico’s southwest coast on Sunday as it unleashed landslides, knocked the power grid out and ripped up asphalt from roads and flung the pieces around. Forecasters said the storm would cause massive flooding…
Blind Wisconsin Woman Asks For Public's Help In Search For Missing Guide Dog
HUDSON, Wis. (FOX 9) - A family in Hudson is desperate to find their highly trained service dog after it vanished on Friday. Four-year-old Mila is a yellow labrador retriever and serves as a guide dog for owner Anne Naber, who is…
Spirit of the Times Fundraiser Returns In Person
DULUTH, Minn. - Zeitgeist's first ever Spirit of the Times Fundraiser marked the first in-person event of this kind since 2019. It was a block party feel as the street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue…
Duluth Oktoberfestival Returns
DULUTH, Minn. - Wet weather didn't stop the third annual Duluth Oktoberfestival from kicking off Friday at Bayfront Festival Park. You can find beer, Bavarian food, games, and more at this family friendly German celebration.…
Governor Walz And Lieutenant Flanagan Unveil New Climate Plan
MINNESOTA -- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Peggy Flanagan have announced 6 goals as part of a new climate action framework unveiled Friday. Some of the goals include building out the electric vehicle infrastructure such as more charging stations,…
Northshore Inline Marathon and Skate Fest Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. -- Skaters are rolling in to the northland for this weekends 26th annual Northshore Inline Marathon and Skate Fest. It's known as the nations largest skating race, with over 2,000 people…
Superior Public Library Hosts Annual Book Sale
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The beginning of the school year is the perfect time to attend the Superior Public Library's annual book sale. Every year a big book sale is put together and organized by…
