DULUTH, Minn. -- Thursday is National Lights On Afterschool Day. Schools throughout the region are taking advantage of MEA weekend to connect outside of the classroom. Since schools weren't in session Thursday,…
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force helped arrest a known meth dealer earlier Thursday. A Duluth Police Officer responded to a suspicious vehicle that is owned by a 62-year-old Silver Bay resident. The car was located…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon will provide travel funds and support for troops and their dependents who seek abortions but are based in states where they are now illegal, according to a new department policy released Thursday. The military will also increase…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Individuals will be allowed to make sure that their records with the Social Security Administration align with their gender identity under a plan announced Wednesday. The action, which is part of the agency’s “Equity Action Plan,” follows…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Folk-Rock musician Gina Lee performed two songs on the morning show Thursday. Lee has written songs every weekend for the past 9 weeks. For more on her music career, click here. Song 1: [field59_video account="KQDS" key="dca60049c67227c694bb30f92b61bc81e1b05508" vtitle="Gina…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Preston Gunderson came by the morning show to play a few tunes and talk about his new album "Fall." Gunderson has an album release show coming up Saturday, doors open at 6:30 p.m. and he'll be on…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates inched up this week ahead of another expected rate increase by the Federal Reserve when it meets early next month. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the key…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
(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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
