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The 31st Great Northern Classic Rodeo Comes to a Close

SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- The people of Superior were saddling up for the last day of the 31st annual Great Northern Classic Rodeo. This year rounded up hundreds of people who wanted got a taste of…

Hundreds of People Come out to Celebrate at the Pride Parade

SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- Hundreds of people lined Tower Avenue in Superior for the annual Duluth-Superior Pride Parade. Groups and organizations marched in solidarity on Sunday alongside the LGBTQ+ community. Showing their support by waving flags,…

'Water is Life' Festival Makes its Way to Bayfront

DULUTH, Minn.-- "We wanted to have just a full throated, full hearted celebration of clean water, sustainability, and looking towards caring for our planet for future generations," artistic director and performer at the…

Rip Current Warning In Effect For Park Point Beaches

DULUTH, Minn. --The Duluth Fire Department has put a red flag warning in place to warn swimmers of the high risk of rip currents at Park Point beaches. The warning lasts until 10 a.m. Monday but could be extended. The…

Canadian Police: 10 dead, 15 Injured From Stabbings

REGINA, Saskatchewan (AP) — A series of stabbings in two communities in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan left 10 people dead and 15 wounded, authorities said Sunday. Police are looking for two suspects. The stabbings took place in multiple locations…

Shooting, Brawl At Minnesota State Fair Triggers Mass Crowd Panic, Exodus, And Early Closure

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A person was shot during a brawl in the Midway section of the Minnesota State Fair Saturday night, triggering a mass panic and chaotic crowd rushing out of the area, resulting in the early closure of…

Annual Pride Fest Comes Back to Bayfront Festival Park

DULUTH, Minn.-- "Happy Pride," Valerie Langer, who is celebrating her first year at pride, said. Bayfront Festival Park was packed with live music, good vibes, and thousands of smiling faces for the 36th annual Pride…

Update on the Chisholm Officer-Involved Shooting Resulting in Death

CHISHOLM, Minn. -- Update on the April 2022 officer-involved shooting that occurred in Chisholm and resulted in the death of Michael David Johnson. On April 20th, law enforcement officers had shown up at…

Glensheen's Formal Garden Reopens Once Again

DULUTH, Minn.-- Glensheen's formal garden officially reopened on Friday after a year of reconstruction and restoration. With the support from legislators and construction staff, Glensheen was able to use part of a 4 million…

Glensheen's Formal Garden Back Open To The Public

DULUTH, Minn. -- Glensheen's formal garden officially reopened today after a year of reconstruction and restoration. With the support from legislators and construction staff, Glensheen was able to use part of a 4 million…

Duluth's Warrior Brewing Releases New Bourbon Ale

DULUTH, Minn. -- The veteran owned Warrior Brewing Company is putting out a new brew that highlights one specific community partnership. Them and Strong Compass have come together to create a Bourbon Barrel Ale.…

Steam Locomotive Back On The Tracks In Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- Who doesn't like a big old steam engine? Well, there is one back on the tracks in Duluth this month. The crew at the North Shore Scenic Railroad has been busy…

Superior Ballroom Transitions to Event Center

DULUTH, MN - Superior Ballroom Dance Studio held an open house on Thursday to announce the grand opening as an event center. They are celebrating their 10 year anniversary by making their 2000 square…

Apple River Stabbing: Wisconsin Judge Rules Nicolae Miu Will Stand Trial

HUDSON, Wisc. (FOX 9) - The man accused of fatally stabbing a teenager and injuring four others during a tubing trip on the Apple River in Wisconsin will stand trial for murder, a judge ruled Friday in a preliminary hearing. St. Croix County Circuit…

Biden Seeks $47B For Ukraine, COVID-19, Monkeypox, Disasters

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is asking Congress to provide more than $47 billion in emergency dollars that would go toward the war in Ukraine, the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing monkeypox outbreak and help for recent…

Lower US Job Gain In August Could Aid Fed’s Inflation Fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added a healthy number of jobs last month, yet slowed their hiring enough to potentially help the Federal Reserve in its fight to reduce raging inflation. The economy gained 315,000 jobs in August, a still-solid figure…

UMD Staff and Students Respond to Teacher Shortage

DULUTH, Minn.-- "It is very important to invest in teachers," Education Department Head at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, Eric Torres, said. "Teacher deserve respect. Teachers deserve to be treated with dignity because the work that…

Cheers to Chester

DULUTH, Minn.-- Bent Paddle and Ski Hut teamed up Thursday night for the "Cheers to Chester" fundraising event supporting Chester bowl. Ski Hut has been a longtime support of Chester Bowl and donated 30 thousand…

Stepping On Up Opening a New Overnight Space

DULUTH, Minn.-- Stepping On Up is partnering with CHUM to open a new overnight space soon for those who may be living in their car. Stepping On Up is planning to open a Safe Bay.…

Superior School District Welcomes Students Back to School

SUPERIOR, Wisc.--The halls were full at Great Lake Elementary School today. Kids and staff were all excited to get back to what they've been missing for a couple years--mainly a sense of things being back to normal after the heavy…

Lake Superior Art Glass Offers Specific Classes Just for Kids

DULUTH, Minn.--Lake Superior Art Glass is offering a class for its younger creators. Their mission focuses on using their products to educate the general public about glass blowing. With the kids going back to school, this is a great way…

MNA Announces Strike For 15K Nurses, Hospitals Say Strike Is Illegal After Protocols Not Followed

MINNESOTA-- On Thursday, the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) announced it will be going on strike. Nurses at 16 different hospitals in the Twin Cities, Twin Ports, and Moose Lake will go on…

Teachers Prepare their Classrooms for Students to Return

DULUTH, Minn, -- Teachers are prepping their classrooms and patiently waiting for the school year to start, including those at Lester Park Elementary. Kindergarten teacher, Sara Hill's classroom is vibrant and splashed with colors…

Biden’s Prime-Time Speech: Trumpism Threatens Democracy

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will sound an alarm Thursday night about what he views as “extremist” threats to American democracy from the restive forces of Trumpism, aiming to reframe the November elections as part of an unceasing battle…

A Rundown Of Duluth-Superior Pride Events

DULUTH, Minn. -- If you're in the Duluth-Superior area this weekend, you may want a heads up as to what events are going on. Specifically the Duluth-Superior Pride Festival. Here is a list of the events in order. Thursday: DS…

Wisconsin Boy To Waive Hearing In 10-Year-Old Girl’s Death

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) — A 14-year-old Wisconsin boy accused of killing a 10-year-old girl after luring her off a trail by suggesting they explore surrounding woods plans to waive his right to a preliminary hearing Thursday. The boy’s attorney has…