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Coffee Conversation: Christopher David Hanson Band

DULUTH, Minn. - Singer and songwriter Christopher David Hanson stopped by the morning show Monday to play some of his original pieces. Morning anchor Dan Hanger gave him a few live hits throughout…

Fauci, Top Infectious Disease Expert, To Retire In December

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert who became a household name — and the subject of partisan attacks — during the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Monday he will depart the federal government in December after more than…

Minneapolis Teacher Contract Race Language Ignites Firestorm

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When Minneapolis teachers settled a 14-day strike in March, they celebrated a groundbreaking provision in their new contract that was meant to shield teachers of color from seniority-based layoffs and help ensure that students from racial minorities have teachers…

Jill Biden Rejoins President After Negative COVID-19 Tests

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — First lady Jill Biden left COVID-19 isolation on Sunday after twice testing negative for the coronavirus and reunited with President Joe Biden at their Delaware beach home. She had been isolating in South Carolina, where she tested positive for the virus…

Wild State Sunday Market and Cider Attracts the Community

DULUTH, Minn.-- With summer coming to a close soon for Wild State Cider, they brought in a new treat for their customers to celebrate their second to last Sunday Market. Wild State, teaming up…

YWCA GirlPower! Program Comes To An End As Funds Dry Up

DULUTH, Minn.-- The YWCA Duluth's afterschool GirlPower! program had their last hurrah Sunday over at the Park Point Community Center. After nearly two decades of uplifting and empowering girls and young women,…

Superior National Forest Recovering Well One Year After Greenwood Fire

SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST, Minn.-- One year ago, the Greenwood fire tore through northern Minnesota, damaging the natural life. But now, the forest is coming back to life once again. August 15th last year,…

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USA Mullet Championships: Wisconsin teen, boy win first prize in separate divisions

(FOX9) -- The votes are in and America has at least two winners in the USA Mullet Championship. Winners were announced in the teens and kids division Sunday. Emmitt Bailey from Menomonie, Wisconsin took home the prize in the kids…

Tig's Smok'n Pig BBQ Hosts Fundraiser For Woman Battling Breast Cancer

HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- Last summer, Andrea (or better known as Andi) was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. While the news was shocking enough for Andi and her family, she is expecting…

Unique New Market Comes to Town

DULUTH, Minn.-- We have seen dozens of markets pop up around Duluth this summer, but we haven't seen one like this yet. For the first time, the Punk Rock Flea Market came…

First Ever Twin Ports Music Festival Comes to Earth Rider

SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- Crowds were swarming to Earth Rider Saturday to check out the first ever Twin Ports Music Festival. Six bands from Minnesota and Wisconsin teamed up to put on this music…

Community Action Duluth Receives Grant to Help Pay For Services They Offer

DULUTH, Minn. - Community Action Duluth received a large donation today through its new partnership with spectrum's community center assist initiative. $50,000 were awarded and will be used to support the organization’s job training program. To recognize this, a revitalization event…

Duluth Library Foundation Running Planning Survey

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Library Foundation is asking for people to take part in an online survey that will help them in coming up with a broad-based strategic planning process. The 8-to-10 minute survey will help guide the foundation in…

Duluth Looking for Election Day Runners and Absentee Judges

DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is looking for Election Day Runners and Absentee Judges to help with the November general election. Runners will begin their day by visiting each polling place…

Rip Current Risk Returns, Along with Beach Advisories for E-Coli

DULUTH, Minn. - While it may not be the best weather to be out on the beach, a heads up that there have been more advisories issued this week along parts of Lake Superior.…

Four Duluth Entities to Renovate a Long-Troubled Property

DULUTH, Minn. -- Four Duluth entities are teaming up to renovate a long-troubled property, the Brownstone Apartment Building on East 4th Street. The vacant and blighted building has been a part of Duluth…

Two Harbor Nurses Picket Outside of the Lake View Hospital

TWO HARBORS, Minn.-- Healthcare workers and community members took up signs to picket by the Lake View Hospital in Two Harbors to raise awareness of the challenges they face day to…

Cenovus Energy Grants Duluth Fire Department With Check To Go To New Equipment and Training Opportunities

DULUTH, Minn.--On Friday, the Duluth Fire Department received a $30,000 check to go towards new equipment and training opportunities. Cenovus Energy, part of the Superior Refinery, hands out grants totaling $300,000…

UMD Welcomes First-Year Medical Students at White Coat Ceremony

DULUTH, Minn. -- The annual White Coat Ceremony was held at the University of Minnesota Duluth Friday, welcoming first-year medical students to campus. At the ceremony, students receive their first white coat in…

Superior Dedicates Benches in Honor of Community Members

SUPERIOR, WI. -- The first benches of Superior's new "Bench Sponsorship Program" were dedicated to community members today. The program allows people to sponsor a city bench in honor of someone. On Friday,…

Walmart Expands Abortion Coverage For Employees

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue for months following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion. In a memo sent to…

US Announces New Military Aid, Drones For Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. for the first time Friday said it will give Ukraine Scan Eagle surveillance drones, mine-resistant vehicles, anti-armor rounds and howitzer weapons to help Ukrainian forces regain territory and mount a counteroffensive against Russian invaders. A senior…

UPDATE: Minnesota Wilderness Assistant Coach Brendan Phelps Not Charged After YouTube Video

UPDATE (August 19, 2:00 p.m.) -- Assistant Coach Brendan Phelps of the NAHL's Minnesota Wilderness team will not face criminal charges regarding a YouTube video of him involved in a sting operation that…

Judge: Prosecutors Cannot Enforce Michigan’s Abortion Ban

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan judge on Friday blocked county prosecutors from enforcing the state’s 1931 ban on abortion for the foreseeable future after two days of witness testimony from abortion experts, providers and the state’s chief medical officer.…