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"Cruise For Cancer" Holds Classic Car Trunk-Or-Treat

DULUTH, Minn. -- We've all heard of trunk-or-treat, but Cruise For Cancer put a twist on it on Sunday, bringing in more than 50 classic cars to the Heritage Center with drivers handing…

Glensheen's Pumpkin Hunt Runs Through Halloween

DULUTH, Minn. -- If you're looking for something to do on Halloween, search no more, as Glensheen has something for you to find. The century-old mansion is hiding pumpkins across their estate, and while…

Love-A-Pet Adoption Weekend Finds Homes For More Than 100 Animals

HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- For those thinking about adopting a dog, the perfect event was held on Sunday at Miller Hill Subaru in Hermantown. The event was put on by Animal Allies and was filled…

Hennepin County Man Killed, 5 Others Injured In Wisconsin Crash

ST. CROIX, Wis. (FOX 9) - A 54-year-old man from Hennepin County died Sunday morning following a crash in Wisconsin with a suspected drunk driver who traveled the wrong way on I-94, according to the state's department of transportation. The incident occurred…

19 People With Disabilities Get Service Dogs Thanks To Minnesota Nonprofit

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Without the help of a service animal, Twin Cities teacher Allie Brown says she’d likely be unable to live alone because of a medical condition. But this weekend, Can Do Canines stepped in to help her and 19 other people…

Duluth Awarded Minnesota Land Trust 'Partner of the Year'

DULUTH, Minn. - A special honor for Duluth today as the Minnesota Land Trust awarded the city their Partner of the Year for its effort in recognizing the potential of outdoor…

CAMPAIGN 2022: Minnesota GOP Begin "Heal Minnesota Tour" in Northland; Obama Campaigns for Democrats in Wisconsin

DULUTH & HIBBING, Minn. - While the Halloween season is winding down, campaign season is going strong as Election Day is 10 days away. The Minnesota GOP began their "Heal Minnesota Tour" in Duluth and Hibbing Saturday morning. [caption id="attachment_997450" align="alignnone"…

Mont Du Lac Hosts Haunt the Hill Event

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Mont Du Lac Resort got into the Halloween spirit this weekend with their first ever 'Haunt the Hill' event. Festivities kicked off Friday and were followed with…

Portion of Cross City Trail Remains Closed as Cleanup Continues

DULUTH, Minn. - It will be at least another eight months until a portion of Duluth's Cross City Trail is back open. The City of Duluth and the Environmental Protection Agency recently…

Officials: 146 dead after Halloween crowd surge in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — At least 146 people were killed and 150 more were injured as they were crushed by a large crowd pushing forward on a narrow street during Halloween festivities in the capital of Seoul, South Korean…

Renovations Complete to St. Luke's Rejuvenation Center

DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke's recently celebrated the new home of their Rejuvenation Center. A ribbon cutting was held Monday, October 24, 2022 at their location inside their Medical Office Pavilion. The $140,000 remodel allows the center to expand its…

Continental Ski & Bike Shop Selling Discounted Winter Gear Early

DULUTH, Minn.--With winter around the corner, the snow bunnies down at Continental Ski and Bike are already showcasing their winter sports gear. Pop up tents are surrounding the parking lot with all their…

Haunted Ship Busy for Its Final Weekend

DULUTH, Minn. - The Haunted Ship, one of Duluth's most popular Halloween attractions, was buzzing with folks ready to be scared on Friday. A large crowd was lined up all the way down the block…

Douglas County Humane Society Hosts Trunk or Treat

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Halloween activities are picking up across the Northland. The Humane Society of Douglas County hosted a trunk or treat event along with a dog and cat costume contest. In the spirit of…

Attorney General Ellison Kicks Off Tour in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison stopped in Duluth to kick off his weeklong "Minnesota is Not for Sale" tour. Ellison is using the tour as a way to call out the fossil…

No Injuries From Apartment Building Fire in Carlton

CARLTON, Minn. - Multiple families are without their homes after a fire at an apartment building in Carlton. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office says the 911 call was made at 3:41 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 218 Chestnut Avenue. …

Chum Warming Center to Open Despite Recent Staffing Concerns

DULTUH, Minn -- Chum Warming Center set to officially open after staffing concerns. Winter in the northland is a different kind of beast, especially for those experiencing homelessness. Up until recently, Duluth's warming center…

WLSSD Hosts Medicine Cabinet Clean-Out Day Event

DULUTH, Minn. -- Friday, the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District hosted a free collection event for people to get rid of unwanted or expired medicine. "Medicine Cabinet Clean-Out Day" is a way to dispose of…

Solar Plant in Mountain Iron Expanding

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.--I started just 13 months ago, and on Thursday people gathered on the Iron Range to celebrate it's finish. The Heliene Solar Plant in Mountain Iron was unveiled today with a ribbon-cutting.…

Salvation Army Thrift Store in Superior Hoping to Avoid Closure

SUPERIOR, Wisc.--A thrift store in Superior, Wisconsin may have to close it's doors for good, simply due to a need for more customers and volunteers. The Salvation Army Thrift Store is located on…

4 Buildings Could See Future Redevelopment In Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- Four buildings in Downtown Duluth have been targeted to be a future redevelopment site, including one damaged by a fire last month. The Duluth Economic Development Authority passed a resolution this week to declare the buildings on…

Wisconsin Appeals Court Won’t Block Ballot Spoiling Ban

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin appeals court is refusing to block a lower court’s ruling banning the practice known as ballot spoiling, which allows voters who already submitted an absentee ballot to void it and vote again. The 2nd District Court…

Barack Obama Gets A Midterm Do-Over To Help Boost Democrats

ATLANTA (AP) — Barack Obama is trying to do something he couldn’t during two terms as president: help Democrats succeed in national midterm elections when they already hold the White House. Of course, Obama is more popular than he was back then,…

Minnesota Sees Spike In Aircraft Hit With Lasers But Pilots Rarely Fully Document Exposure

(FOX 9) - While it may seem like a harmless prank, pointing a laser at planes and other aircraft mid-flight can put pilots, passengers and the people below in danger. Laser strikes involving aircraft in Minnesota more than doubled in 2021 from…

AP sources: Pelosi’s Home Targeted In Attack On Husband

WASHINGTON (AP) — Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was attacked and severely beaten by an assailant with a hammer who broke into their San Francisco home early Friday, according to people familiar with the investigation. Pelosi, 82, suffered…

Coffee Conversations: Sweet Exchange Donates Treats to Northwood Children's Services

DULUTH, Minn. -- Sweet Exchange Owner Lisa Quarles, along with Morgana Kolenda of Northwood Children's Services, joined FOX21 live in-studio for caramel apple making. That's not the sweetest part -- Quarles is donating the caramel apples to the Northwood kids…