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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…

Carlton's Haunted Shack Opens Friday

CARLTON, Minn. – The Haunted Shack, billed as “Minnesota's scariest haunted house,” is back for its 29th season of horror beginning Friday night in Carlton. Organizers say this year’s event will be the best year yet. If you didn’t know,…

Minn. Man's 2,560-Pound Pumpkin Wins California Contest; Sets Record

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) - A…

Wisconsin State Patrol Issues Aerial Enforcement In Douglas County

WISCONSIN -- Keep your eyes to the sky, the Wisconsin State Patrol is going aerial to patrol Northwest Wisconsin. Pilots are watching for traffic violations from the air this week. The State Patrol's Air…

Coffee Conversations: Lyric Opera of the North Season-Opener, "As One"

DULUTH, Minn. -- Lyric Opera of the North (LOON) kicks off its 2022-23 season with As One. Guest Conductor, Alexis Enyart and LOON Board Member, Mark Hakes talked about the production on Monday's morning show. [field59_video account="KQDS" key="29ac0b15e50d87435faa6e32ad64e5e2af35b53d" vtitle="kqds1-Mon_Oct_10_08_00 -…

Republican Candidate for WI Governor Tim Michels Talks Line 5 Support

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Republican candidate running for Wisconsin governor, Tim Michels, visited Superior ahead of the November midterm elections. During his visit, he met with locals to share his support for the line…

2nd Annual 'Flight of Honor' Inducts 11 Who've Served

DULUTH, Minn. - "Honorees, when I call your name, please come forward to unveil your name and receive your plaque." A ceremony was held at the 148th Fighter Wing on Sunday which honored…

Leif Erikson Day: The Meaning Behind It

President Joe Biden declared Sunday as "Leif Erikson Day," and of course, one of Duluth's parks is named after the historic Norse figure. Historians say that Leif Erikson is believed to have been one of the first European explorers to…

Enger Tower Lit Red For Fallen Firefighters

DULUTH, Minn. -- Enger Tower was lit up in red this week to honor the "Light The Night For Fallen Firefighters" tradition. It's a tribute to firefighters who have died in the line of duty within the past year nationally.…

Barefoot Water Skier Paul Oman Remembered For His Impact On And Off The Water

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Minneapolis North High school graduate and accomplished medical engineer died of blunt force trauma injuries on Sept. 12, after a fall while barefoot water skiing in Brooklyn Center. Paul Oman’s death has hit many in the water sports community…