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…
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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.…
Minnesota DNR Hosts Climate Conversation with Local Farmers, Food Leaders, and Community Members
DULUTH, MN - In recent years, local farmers have been experiencing changing seasonal patterns which are causing concern and forcing them to adjust and adapt some of their farming techniques. In partnership with…
St. Louis County Joins CPR Awareness App
DULUTH, Minn. -- On Tuesday, St. Louis County Sheriff's Office announced the local launch of Pulse Point, nationwide program that enlists the help of bystanders when CPR is needed. October is sudden Cardiac Arrest…
Wisconsin Republican Michels Walks Back Abortion Pledge
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican running for governor in Wisconsin suggested Tuesday that he did not support enforcing the swing state’s near-total ban on abortions, saying “I will never arrest a doctor” before his campaign walked back his comment. Michels’ spokesperson…
Everything To Know To Apply For Student Loan Forgiveness
NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. announced in August, will cancel up to $20,000 in debt per borrower. The application process is now open, and the administration says the forms should take five minutes to complete. Borrowers who…
Lawsuit Filed Against Wisconsin Senator In Fatal Car Crash
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The father of a 5-year-old girl who died in a car crash involving Democratic Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the lawmaker. The lawsuit was filed Friday in Ashland County Circuit Court…
Walz-Jensen Debate: How To Watch Minnesota Governor Candidates
(FOX 9) - Watch the gubernatorial debate between Gov. Tim Walz and challenger Scott Jensen in the player above starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18. Gov. Tim Walz and challenger Scott Jensen will square off in a debate Tuesday night…
Biden Prioritizing Abortion Legislation Before Midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will promise Tuesday that the first bill he sends to Capitol Hill next year will be one that codifies Roe v. Wade — if Democrats control enough seats in Congress for Biden to sign…
Knowing Your Neighbor: Positively 3rd Street Bakery
DULUTH, MN - Positively 3rd Street Bakery has been providing baked from scratch products in Duluth since 1983. They use organic, local ingredients from local vendors and are partnered with several community businesses. As…
Annual North End Nightmare 5k Happening Saturday In Superior
DULUTH, Minn. -- The North End Nightmare 5k is happening Saturday in Superior. The start and finish line are at Earth Rider Brewery just off of Tower Avenue. The fun starts at 4 p.m. for the kids with the Spider…
First Lady Jill Biden Talks Cancer Prevention On Newsmax
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden took her husband’s unity agenda to an unlikely venue on Monday, when conservative cable station Newsmax aired an interview with her about cancer research. Curing cancer is a central goal for President Joe Biden, whose…
