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Coffee Conversation: Steve's "Overpopulated" One-Man-Band

DULUTH, Minn. -- Steve Solkela, of Steve's "Overpopulated" One-Man Band, showed off his talents, humor, and wacky antics Thursday morning with two original songs off his accordion.  When he's at full capacity, he's a 17-piece ensemble. Click the videos to…

Tuesday's Lunchtime Update

Join Fox 21's Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama for Tuesday's Lunchtime Update! A local look at news and weather making headlines.

Coffee Conversation: Woodblind Acoustic Ska Duo

DULUTH, Minn. - Jason Wussow, owner of Wussow's Concert Cafe, joined his Woodblind band member, Veikko, on the morning show Tuesday to play a couple of fantastic songs. Take a listen! Song 1:  …

Court Rules Minneapolis Mayor Failed To Hire More Police

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that the mayor of Minneapolis hasn’t met a legal duty to hire more police officers or demonstrate why he hasn’t done so. In a Monday ruling, Chief Justice Lorie Gildea said…

Hot Day in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth encountered the hottest day of the year thus far, reaching temps in the mid 90s. In search of a cooler space, some folks decided to spend their day down by the…

Community Gardens for Duluth Residents

DULUTH, Minn. -- There are 21 garden sites available for rent around Duluth where locals can grow their own produce. The Duluth Community Garden Program provides a plot of land to those who may…

Duluth Reflects on the 2012 Historic Flood

DULUTH, Minn. -- On this day a decade ago, heavy rains that hit the northland and Duluth experiencing record-breaking flooding. It started the day before, on June 19th, when waves of heavy storms began…

DTA Pausing Bus Routes Starting Sunday

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) announced they are pausing certain bus routes starting Sunday. Route 5, which connects West Duluth to the Miller Hill area will be paused as well as the Port Town Trolley by the…

Biden Says Decision On Gas Tax Holiday May Come This Week

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday that he’s considering a federal holiday on the gasoline tax, possibly saving U.S. consumers as much as 18.4 cents a gallon. “Yes, I’m considering it,” Biden told reporters after taking…

North Shore Fathers Day BBQ Train

DULUTH, Minn.-- Northland dads were celebrated Sunday at the North Shore Scenic Railroad, by bringing together two fan favorites, trains and Bar-B-Que. Families were gathered together to enjoy the sites of the…

Grandmas Weekend Comes To A Close

DULUTH, Minn.-- The excitement of Grandma's Marathon weekend has come to a close. After a weekend filled with live music, fitness expo's, and of course running. Participants are taking the day to slow…

Child Dies In Fire At Central Minnesota Home

(FOX 9) - A child died in a fire at a home in Pine County, Minnesota, early Monday morning. The Pine County Sheriff's Office said it responded to a 911 call of a house fire in the Sturgeon Lake area at 1:36…

The Moments Resonating From The Jan. 6 Hearings (So Far)

NEW YORK (AP) — By the numbers, the Jan. 6 committee hearings attracted 20 million live viewers on opening night, 11 million for the first daytime session and nearly 9 million for Thursday’s third installment. Yet those traditional Nielsen company…

St. Mark AME Church Hosts Juneteenth Gospel Worship

DULUTH, Minn. -- The St. Mark AME Church held a gospel worship service in celebration of Juneteenth on Sunday. People from many different backgrounds and denominations all turned out to eat, sing, and listen…

NAACP's Duluth Chapter Hosts Juneteenth Jubilee

DULUTH, Minn. -- June 19th is recognized as Juneteenth, which became a federal holiday last year, and for the second year, the Twin Ports hosted multiple celebrations recognizing it. One event was put on by the local chapter of the…

EXPLAINER: The Story Of Juneteenth, The New Federal Holiday

The U.S. government is catching up with Black people who have been commemorating the end of slavery in the United States for generations with a day called “Juneteenth.” President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday that was passed by Congress…

Crowd Gathers For 46th Annual Grandmas Marathon

DULUTH, Minn.-- On your marks, get set, race! The 46th annual Grandmas Marathon took off today, and the crowds flocked to see the runners sprint towards the finish line. After finally returning to…

DECC Hosts Bloody and Bacon Bar

DULUTH, Minn.-- The DECC provided an new spot this year to watch runners finishing Grandma's Marathon by hosting a Bloody and Bacon viewing party. Dozens of marathon fans were perched up on…

Canal Park Businesses Stock Up For Saturday

DULUTH, Minn.-- The runners aren't the only ones who get prepared for Grandma' s Marathon. Vitta Pizza in Canal Park have fired up their pizza ovens, and are ready for one of their…

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