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Sacred Sites on Wisconsin Point Returned to Fond Du Lac Band

SUPERIOR, WI. -- On Thursday, a historic signing took place, the sacred sites on Wisconsin Point were returned to the Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Just over 100 years ago,…

Castle Danger Brewery Celebrates "Free the Growler" Bill

TWO HARBORS, Minn. -- Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan gave a big "cheers" to Castle Danger Brewery in Two Harbors today. The two officials set off on a victory tour,…

Saudi Doctoral Student Gets 34 Years In Prison For Tweets

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Saudi court has sentenced a doctoral student to 34 years in prison for spreading “rumors” and retweeting dissidents, according to court documents obtained Thursday, a decision that has drawn growing global condemnation. Activists…

COVID-19: 82% Of Children In Minnesota Have Already Had It

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The majority of children in Minnesota have already been infected with COVID-19, according to new data from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC estimates 82% of Minnesota children, ages 6 months to 17 years, have been infected…

Judge Appears Willing To Unveil Some Of Mar-A-Lago Affidavit

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to put forward proposed redactions as he committed to making public at least part of the affidavit supporting the search warrant for former President Donald Trump’s…

Police: Man Who Broke Into Wisconsin Home Wanted A Bath

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) — A Minnesota man who allegedly broke into an occupied Wisconsin home last week and locked himself in a bathroom never had a chance to come clean. He was getting ready to take a bath when…

Clip Of FOX 21's Hanger, Slama Lands On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

DULUTH, Minn. -- FOX 21's Dan Hanger and Ken Slama ended up on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Wednesday night during the opening monologue with guest host Nicole Byer. The clip shows Hanger and Slama bantering…

Coffee Conversation: Duluth Musician Corey McCauley

DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth artist Corey McCauley performed live in studio on the morning show Thursday. Click the videos for two of his originals, and click here to see what…

Trump Organization CFO Pleads Guilty In Tax Evasion Case

NEW YORK (AP) — A top executive at former President Donald Trump’s family business pleaded guilty Thursday to evading taxes in a deal with prosecutors that could make him a star witness against the company at a trial this fall.…

Bent Paddle Introduces Their THC Seltzer

DULUTH, Minn. - Bent Paddle is introducing a new alternative to alcohol with a brand new THC seltzer. Minnesota passed a law last month that legalizes cannabis edibles and THC-infused beverages. The passion fruit,…

Proctor's Hoghead Festival Car Show Kicks Off

PROCTOR, Minn. -- A tradition that started decades ago in Proctor is still going strong. The Hoghead Festival car show kicked off on Wednesday featuring classic hot rods. The event is part of the…

Duluth Fire Department Looking for New Recruits

DULUTH, Minn.-- If you have ever considered the possibility of becoming a firefighter, but don't know where to start. The Duluth Fire Department and Lake Superior College have partnered together to make that goal a…

"Love Your Block" Grants to Clean Up Blight

DULUTH, Minn.-- The city of Duluth is rewarding those willing to clean up blighted areas with grants from its "Love Your Block" program. Wednesday, four more community members were given the grants worth up to…

Wildcat Sanctuary Builds New Food and Wellness Center

SANDSTONE, Minn. -- The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone is in the works of constructing a new Food and Wellness Center. The need for big-cat rescue continues to increase, and the sanctuary…

Lifehouse to hold Back-to-School Barbecue for Youth

DULUTH, Minn. -- A back-to-school barbecue will take place at Lifehouse on Friday. Lifehouse is a homeless shelter for teens and young adults in Duluth. They've been collecting school supplies for kids in need.…

Tutoring Program Recruits 1,700 Tutors Across Minnesota

DULUTH, Minn. -- A tutoring program known as Reading Corps, Math Corps, and Early Learning Corps, is recruiting 1,700 tutors throughout Minnesota. Organizers say the need this school year will be higher than ever…

Subaru Holds "Love a Pet" adoption event

HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- Some furry friends got the chance to go home with new loving families Wednesday, thanks to the Miller Hill Subaru's "Love a Pet" adoption event. Tails were wagging Right in-front of the…

Trump Supporters’ Threats To Judge Spur Democracy Concerns

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of federal judges face the same task every day: review an affidavit submitted by federal agents and approve requests for a search warrant. But for U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart, the fallout from his decision to…

Wisconsin School Board Votes In Favor Of Pride Flag Ban

WALES, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin school board voted in favor of a policy that prohibits teachers and staff from displaying gay pride flags and other items that district officials consider political in nature. The Kettle Moraine School Board voted…

Monkeypox Can Spread To Pet Dogs, Doctors Report

NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for months…

US Retail Sales Were Flat In July As Inflation Takes A Toll

WASHINGTON (AP) — The pace of sales at U.S. retailers was unchanged last month as persistently high inflation and rising interest rates forced many Americans to spend more cautiously. Retail purchases were flat after having risen 0.8% in June, the…

Proctor's 'Beyond The Yellow Ribbon' Looking For Supporters

Jennifer Cady stopped by the morning show to talk about Proctor's Beyond the Yellow Ribbon initiative to support local veterans. Proctor became a yellow ribbon community by the state of Minnesota in 2017.…

Coffee Conversation: Musician Steve Isakson Performs Live

DULUTH, Minn. -- Musician Steve Isakson shared a few songs on the morning show Wednesday. Click the videos to hear him play each song, and click here for more information on what Steve's up to. Song 1: [field59_video account="KQDS" key="1d9ecd57308e3ef35978bea70fb147f9fd43165c"…

Ex-Cop Lane Will Report To Colorado Prison In Floyd Killing

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane, who was sentenced to 2 1/2 years for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, will do his time at a low-security federal prison camp in Colorado. A court order Tuesday directs Lane to report…

Trump Foe Cheney Loses Wyoming GOP Primary, Ponders 2024 Bid

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, Donald Trump’s fiercest Republican adversary in Congress, soundly lost a GOP primary, falling to a rival backed by the former president in a rout that reinforced his grip on the party’s base. The third-term…