Gordy's Hi-Hat Adds Outdoor Pavilion
CLOQUET, Minn. -- A fan-favorite diner in Cloquet now has an outdoor pavilion for patrons to enjoy a burger with a side of sun. Gordy's Hi-Hat is a seasonal diner that's been around since 1960.…
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DECC Covid Testing Now Offers Onsite Treatment
DULUTH, Minn. -- The DECC has offered free Covid testing throughout the pandemic. Now, the site is test-to-treat with medical assistance provided on scene. If you test positive on site, you now have the…
Duluth Public Library Adds New Space for Teens
DULUTH, Minn. -- Just in time for school this Fall, the Duluth Public Library has a new space for teens to hangout after class. This space at the library's main downtown campus, is free…
Bear Dies After Colliding With Motorcycle In Cass County
CASS COUNTY, Minn. -- A man riding his motorcycle crashed into a bear in Cass County, according to the Cass County Sheriff's Office. The crash happened Monday on County Road 34 in May Township. Officials say the 67 year-old man…
Senate Moves To Decisive Vote Adding Sweden, Finland To NATO
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators moved toward what was expected to be an overwhelming, bipartisan vote Wednesday approving NATO membership for Finland and Sweden, calling expansion of the Western defensive bloc a “slam-dunk” for U.S. national security and a day of…
Biden Signs Executive Order To Protect Travel For Abortion
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order aimed in part at making it easier for women seeking abortions to travel between states to obtain access to the procedure. More specifically, one of the directives Biden will issue will allow…
Minneapolis Mayor Signs ‘Reproductive Haven’ Executive Order
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has announced an executive order declaring the state’s largest city a "safe haven" for people seeking reproductive healthcare. In the month following the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case…
Overnight Storm Damage In Minnesota: Fires, Toppled Trees, Power Outages
(FOX 9) - Storms that pushed through the Twin Cities metro around midnight knocked power out for thousands of customers in the metro as wind gust exceeded 60 miles per hour in some areas. As of 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Xcel Energy reported…
Coffee Conversation: 'Jukebox Time Machine' Concert In Ely To Benefit ALS
ELY, Minn. - Coming up this Friday at Ely's Historic State Theater is a one-of-a-kind concert called Jukebox Time Machine - a tribute to the jukebox hits through the decades. It's a fundraiser for…
Tall Ship Stops In Grand Marais Before 'Festival Of Sail' In Two Harbors
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. - We’re getting a first look at one of the tall ships headed to Two Harbors for the Festival of Sail starting Thursday. Visit Cook County posted video Wednesday of the…
Apple River Stabbing: Defense Attorney Believes Nicolae Miu Has Self-Defense Argument
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - This week, authorities are piecing together the details of what lead up to a stabbing spree on Somerset’s Apple River, that left Stillwater’s 17-year-old Isaac Schuman dead on Saturday. After reviewing some of that information, defense attorney Eric…
Fire At Abandoned Lincoln Park Home Deemed Suspicious
DULUTH, Minn. -- A condemned house caught fire in the Lincoln Park neighborhood on Tuesday, and city officials tell FOX21 it seems suspicious. It happened around 3:49 p.m. at 111 Park Avenue and police and fire crews were at the…
Head of the Lakes Fair Comes Back Once Again
SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- The Head of the Lakes Fair in Superior kicked off with the 'sneak a peak' night. Bringing in all their favorite rides, carnival games, and fair food. Organizers are excited to show off…
Spirit Valley Days Set to Return
DULUTH, Minn. - Spirit Valley Days is back to celebrate their 42nd year of recognizing what West Duluth has to offer. The three day event is put on by the West Duluth Business Club and…
National Night Out Brings Community Together Once Again
DULUTH, Minn.-- Despite the cloudy sky, thousands across the Northland came out once again to celebrate National Night Out. A night known for bringing people in the community, and local law enforcement together in…
MnDOT Bridge Inspections Continue To Improve After I-35 Bridge Collapse
MINNESOTA-- 15 years ago the unthinkable happened in Minneapolis. One of Minnesota's most popular bridges collapsed during rush hour, taking with it 13 lives and injuring many more. In 2007, the I-35 bridge collapse sent…
Downtown Duluth Welcomes Eight Pop-Up Storefronts
DULUTH, Minn. -- On Tuesday, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to welcome new storefronts downtown Duluth. Eight business owners were selected for a Pop-Up Colab by the Greater Downtown Council and the Duluth…
Lake Superior Zoo Welcomes New Baby Monkey
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Lake Superior Zoo welcomed a new baby monkey to one of it's exhibits. It is an Angolan Colobus monkey that was born on July 11. This type of monkey is listed as vulnerable, and they're part…
Daunte Wright’s Passenger Sues Minneapolis Suburb, Officer
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — The woman who was in Daunte Wright’s vehicle when he was fatally shot by police in a Minneapolis suburb last year is suing the city and the former officer who killed him. The lawsuit says…
Gas Leak Prompts Evacuations At U Of M In Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A petroleum leak has prompted the University of Minnesota to evacuate several buildings on Tuesday. The U of M issued a Safe-U Emergency alert at 11:51 a.m., stating people are advised to stay clear of the area. Williams…
Duluth Tourism Tax Revenue Up 18.4% Year-To-Date
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth tourism tax revenue is coming in ahead of what's budgeted so far this year. Tourism tax revenue is made up of hotel, motel, food and beverage taxes. For the month of June, tourism taxes were up…
US House Speaker Pelosi Arrives In Taiwan, Defying Beijing
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan late Tuesday, becoming the highest-ranking American official in 25 years to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China, which quickly announced that it would conduct military maneuvers in…
Coffee Conversation: Duluth's North Shore Ballroom
DULUTH, Minn. – North Shore Ballroom in Duluth is full of excitement and passion for ballroom dancing. The instructors are all about helping beginners all the way up to the most experienced. FOX 21’s…
Virginia Man To Run 5K While Playing Accordion At 'Chisholm All Class Reunion'
Steve Solkela of Steve's “Overpopulated” One-Man-Band is on a mission to run a 5K while playing his accordion this Saturday at the Chisholm All Class Reunion. Solkela wanted Guinness World Records to document the accordion run for a possible world…
UPDATE: Officers Injured During Arrest Of Barricaded Burglar In Virginia, Suspect Charged
UPDATE (August 2, 12:00 p.m.)- A 53 year-old man from Virginia was charged after a burglary and barricade situation occurred at a home in Virginia on Friday, according to the Virginia Police Department. Mark Williams, who did not have permission…
U.S. Job Openings Slid To 10.7 Million In June
WASHINGTON (AP) — American employers posted fewer job openings in June as the economy contends with raging inflation and rising interest rates. Job openings fell to a still-high 10.7 million in June from 11.3 million in May, the Labor Department…
Biden: Killing Of Al-Qaida Leader Is Long-Sought ‘Justice’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Monday that al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri was killed in a U.S. drone strike in Kabul, an operation he said delivered justice and hopefully “one more measure of closure” to families of the victims of the…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Lakewalk Galley Food Boat
DULUTH, Minn. - Lakewalk Galley is in full swing again this summer after being closed for a period during COVID and a shorter season last year. The fully functioning restaurant inside of a boat…
Thomas the Tank Engine Set to Return
DULUTH, Minn. - Thomas the Tank Engine is returning to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum this weekend. It's the two biggest weekends of the summer for the North Shore Scenic Railroad, as Thomas draws…
Two Entities Team-Up to Extinguish Fire at Superior Landfill
SUPERIOR, MINN. -- You may have seen a sky full of smoke near Wisconsin Point Saturday ---- that's because Superior Landfill caught fire. First responders were able to contain the blaze, but the fire…
