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Lakehead Harvest Reunion Underway in Esko

ESKO, Minn. - The 61st annual Lakehead Harvest Reunion kicked off Friday in Esko. It runs through Sunday with a wide variety of activities. It’s a celebration of farm life and harvesting locally.…

The Tribute Fest Underway, Fundraising for Veteran Services

DULUTH, Minn. - If you enjoy the songs of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tom Petty, KISS, Black Sabbath, and many other classic rock groups, Bayfront Festival Park is the place for you to be. The…

Northwoods Opens New Crisis Stabilization Shelter

DULUTH, Minn.-- Northwood Children's Services has officially opened a Crisis Stabilization Center to attend to the growing need of children experiencing mental health issues, especially after the past few years. "Unfortunately the pandemic, as everybody…

Iowa Man Died After Boat Capsized On Lake Superior

IRON COUNTY, Wis. -- A boat capsized on Lake Superior Thursday morning and an Iowa man is dead. According to the Iron County Sheriff's Department it happened just before 9 a.m. The Iron County Emergency Dispatch received a report of…

Chauvin Moved To Arizona Federal Pen In George Floyd Killing

(AP) -- Derek Chauvin has been moved from a Minnesota state prison where he was often held in solitary confinement to a medium-security federal prison in Arizona, where the former police officer convicted in George Floyd’s killing may be held…

Gary New Duluth To Host Day Of Family Fun And Car Show

DULUTH, Minn. -- There is another great option for kids and families Saturday. It's the Far West Kidz Fest and Car Show. It's all happening at the Gary New Duluth Rec. Center. There will be plenty of carnival games, entertainment,…

Individual Arrested In Canal Park Involving Gun

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Police Department says a 22 year-old was arrested Thursday night in Canal Park involving a gun. In the 400 block of Canal Park Drive at 10:45 p.m. on Thursday, Duluth Police Officers conducted a felony…

FBI Affidavit Shows Concerns About Documents At Trump Estate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fourteen of the 15 boxes recovered from former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate early this year contained documents with classification markings, including at the top secret level, according to an FBI affidavit released Friday explaining the justification for this…

Coffee Conversation: Kings Named Band

Kings Named band gave the morning show a flavor of their music Friday. Check it out! Song 2:

Coffee Conversation: Kaleb Montgomery Music

Duluth artist Kaleb Montgomery stopped by the morning show to play some of his original songs. Check out the videos above and below to listen! Kaleb is also part of the band Port…

Coffee Conversation: Duluth-Superior Pride Play, 'I Am My Own Wife'

DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth-Superior Pride is hosting its pride celebrations Labor Day weekend. One event going on throughout the weekend is a play at Zeitgeist. Press release: Based on a true story and inspired…

'Side String Band' Previews The Great Northern Squash Festival

The 3rd annual Great Northern Squash Festival is coming up Sept. 16 and 17 in Chaffey, Wisconsin. More than 30 bands will be playing throughout the two-day event, including Side String Band,…

Biden Calls Abortion Restrictions ‘Beyond The Pale’

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Republican-led states continue to ban nearly all abortions, President Joe Biden said Friday that such restrictions were “beyond the pale.” Biden and Democrats are trying to harness outrage over the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which…

Community Construction Program Holds Second Open House

DULUTH, Minn.-- The Community Construction Program held their second open house Thursday, over in West Duluth. A partnership between the Housing Redevelopment Authority in Duluth, and Community Action Duluth, launched the Community Construction Program…

Moderna Sues Pfizer Over Patents Behind COVID-19 Vaccine

(AP) -- COVID-19 vaccine maker Moderna is suing Pfizer and the German drugmaker BioNTech, accusing its main competitors of copying Moderna’s technology in order to make their own vaccine. Moderna said Friday that Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine Comirnaty infringes on…

WI Cabinet Member Talks About Expanding Childcare Options With State Dollars

SUPERIOR, Wis. The city of Superior welcomed a Wisconsin state cabinet member to talk about paving the way for more affordable childcare. The Department of Children and Families Secretary Emilie Amundson met with city leaders…

The Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival Staff Setup for This Weekend's Race at Barker's Island

BARKER'S ISLAND, Wisc.--The long oar-driven boats will be racing this weekend in the Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival and setup preparations are well underway at Barker's Island. The festival is the largest charitable fundraising…

Superior School Board Votes In Favor Of Keeping Gender Identity Curriculum

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Thursday, the Superior School District's Board of Education held a public session discussing whether gender identity topics should be taught in the middle school, with board members ultimately voting in favor to…

Duluth School District Identified as Struggling Academically

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Minnesota Department of Education has identified over 300 schools and several districts with low academic performance, including the Duluth School District. The Duluth School District was identified as struggling academically,…

Decline in Childhood Vaccinations Worries Local Health Officials

DULUTH, Minn. -- "We find the decrease in vaccination rates very concerning. Primarily because we're having kids out there now that are vulnerable," General Pediatrician at Essentia Health, Dr. Jonathan KenKnight, said. Dr. Jonathan KenKnight…

More Charges Against Former Superior Police Sergeant

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The Superior Police Sergeant accused of causing a car crash that killed two people, and injured two others is no longer with the department. He has also been charged with 11 additional crimes. Gregory Swanson already faced…

Student Loan Forgiveness Will Be Taxable In Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Student loan forgiveness won't be taxed federally, but it will be taxable in Minnesota unless the state Legislature acts, Minnesota revenue officials say. The reason is the Legislature never passed its 2022 tax bill to conform with federal changes,…

Superior's Nemadji Golf Course Vandalized,10k Reward For Information

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A Northland golf course is offering a big reward to help solve a case of vandalism to its greens. The Nemadji Golf Course in Superior shared these photos of the damage earlier this week. Tire marks and…

UPDATE: One Dead, Two Hurt After Rainy Lake Business Catches Fire

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. -- One woman is dead and two more people are hurt after a business on Rainy Lake caught fire on Wednesday evening. According to Koochiching County officials, an 85-year-old woman was found dead inside the Northernaire Houseboats…

Student Loan Forgiveness Could Help More Than 40 Million

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 40 million Americans could see their student loan debt reduced — and in many cases eliminated — under the long-awaited forgiveness plan President Joe Biden announced Wednesday, a historic but politically divisive move in the run-up to…