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…
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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…
Man Arrested After Burglarizing Duluth Business
DULUTH, Minn. -- A 36 year-old man was arrested after allegedly being involved in a burglary in Duluth, according to the Duluth Police Department. At 9 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a burglary in progress at a business on the…
Hundreds Of Minnesota Soldiers Left Waiting For Federal Bonus
(FOX 9) - Hundreds of Minnesota National Guard soldiers have been left waiting for federal bonus checks, with some saying they’ve gone without a large portion of their salary for more than a year.…
Minnesota Nurses Association Announces Historic Strike Of 15K Nurses
(FOX 9) - The Minnesota Nurses Association on Thursday announced 15,000 nurses are going to go on strike in 10 days. The nurses will strike for three days at 15 hospitals across seven different hospital systems in the Twin Cities and Duluth, as…
Overdose Remembrance and Awareness Event
SUPERIOR, Wis. - August 31st is international Overdose Awareness Day. It's a day to remember and grieve those who have been lost to addiction and overdose. On Wednesday, the people of Superior came…
AICHO Backpack Giveaway
DULUTH, Minn. - With the school year right around the corner, AICHO held their first ever back to school drive. At 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, over 100 backpacks were distributed to the community.…
Korner Stores Providing New Technology with Gas Pumps
SUPERIOR, Wis.--A gas station and convenience store in Superior's "Allouez" neighborhood, is providing new technology at the pump. The Allouez Korner Store is owned by Derek Medved and he says the new pumps…
LSC Health Center Holds Free Narcan Training Event
SUPERIOR, WI. -- In honor of Overdose Awareness Day, the Lake Superior Community Health Center held a free Narcan training event. The event was open to the public, free of cost. Registered nurse, Jessica…
Duluth holds a Proclamation of Overdose Awareness Day
DULUTH, Minn. -- City leaders and Duluth community members joined together in holding a proclamation of Overdose Awareness Day and a declaration of September as National Recovery Month. Today is Overdose Awareness Day,…
St. Louis County Jail Distributing Narcan Kits to Inmates Upon Release
DULUTH, Minn.--The St. Louis County Jail is finding new ways to provide care for those just getting out. They are the first in the region to offer 'Naloxone' kits, the formal term for Narcan,…
Homeland Security Provides School Safety Tips For Parents
MINNESOTA -- For schools, preparation for the new year includes safety plans. They cover every kind of situation from severe weather to potential violence. Minnesota's School Safety Center also has some advice for parents to help their children prepare. Be…
Deadly Bird Flu Returns To Midwest Earlier Than Expected
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bird flu has returned to the Midwest earlier than authorities expected after a lull of several months, with the highly pathogenic disease being detected in a commercial turkey flock in western Minnesota, officials said Wednesday. The disease…
Fundraiser for WE Health Clinic
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Thirsty Pagan Brewing hosted a fundraiser Tuesday for a clinic that offers reproductive and sexual health services, including abortions. The WE Health Clinic is based in Duluth, the city that has…
Coffee Conversation: 'Indecent Proposal' Performs Live
DULUTH, Minn. -- Indecent Proposal rocked out live on the morning show Wednesday with a couple of originals. Check them out below and click here to find out where the band is playing next! Part 1: [field59_video account="KQDS" key="77dd0bd0079870da22e1f42285d66ed639063512" vtitle="Indecent…
Coffee Conversation: 'Water Is Life Festival' Sept. 4
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Water Is Life Festival is coming up Sunday, Sept. 4 at Bayfront Festival Park. One of the many musicians playing at the event, David Huckfelt, stopped by the morning show to talk about the mission behind…
Neighborhood Youth Services Finds a New Home
DULUTH, Minn. - A barbeque and open house celebration was held in honor of Neighborhood Youth Services joining the Family Freedom Center. The Hills Youth and Family Services closed its doors in 2021…
US Clears Updated COVID Boosters Targeting Newest Variants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Wednesday authorized its first update to COVID-19 vaccines, booster doses that target today’s most common omicron strain. Shots could begin within days. The move by the Food and Drug Administration tweaks the recipe of…
