MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A petroleum leak has prompted the University of Minnesota to evacuate several buildings on Tuesday. The U of M issued a Safe-U Emergency alert at 11:51 a.m., stating people are advised to stay clear of the area. Williams…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth tourism tax revenue is coming in ahead of what's budgeted so far this year. Tourism tax revenue is made up of hotel, motel, food and beverage taxes. For the month of June, tourism taxes were up…
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan late Tuesday, becoming the highest-ranking American official in 25 years to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China, which quickly announced that it would conduct military maneuvers in…
DULUTH, Minn. – North Shore Ballroom in Duluth is full of excitement and passion for ballroom dancing. The instructors are all about helping beginners all the way up to the most experienced. FOX 21’s…
Steve Solkela of Steve's “Overpopulated” One-Man-Band is on a mission to run a 5K while playing his accordion this Saturday at the Chisholm All Class Reunion. Solkela wanted Guinness World Records to document the accordion run for a possible world…
UPDATE (August 2, 12:00 p.m.)- A 53 year-old man from Virginia was charged after a burglary and barricade situation occurred at a home in Virginia on Friday, according to the Virginia Police Department. Mark Williams, who did not have permission…
WASHINGTON (AP) — American employers posted fewer job openings in June as the economy contends with raging inflation and rising interest rates. Job openings fell to a still-high 10.7 million in June from 11.3 million in May, the Labor Department…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Monday that al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri was killed in a U.S. drone strike in Kabul, an operation he said delivered justice and hopefully “one more measure of closure” to families of the victims of the…
DULUTH, Minn. - Lakewalk Galley is in full swing again this summer after being closed for a period during COVID and a shorter season last year. The fully functioning restaurant inside of a boat…
DULUTH, Minn. - Thomas the Tank Engine is returning to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum this weekend. It's the two biggest weekends of the summer for the North Shore Scenic Railroad, as Thomas draws…
SUPERIOR, MINN. -- You may have seen a sky full of smoke near Wisconsin Point Saturday ---- that's because Superior Landfill caught fire. First responders were able to contain the blaze, but the fire…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Community members usually only encounter police officers during negative incidents, from traffic tickets to tragedies and more. Tomorrow, Duluth residents can hang out with them and have fun for "National…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas man convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol with a holstered handgun, helmet and body armor was sentenced Monday to more than seven years in prison, the longest sentence imposed so far among hundreds of Capitol riot cases. Prosecutors…
AITKIN, Minn. (AP) — A trial in Minnesota is expected to decide whether a woman’s human rights were violated when a pharmacist denied her request in 2019 to fill a prescription for emergency contraception. Andrea Anderson, a mother of five…
(FOX 9) - The man accused of a stabbing spree that killed a teenager and injured four others has been charged with murder, according to court documents. Nicolae Miu, 57, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, is charged with one count of first-degree intentional homicide in…
(Fox 9) -- Pet owners who adopted a dog from a shelter or rescue organization but don’t know their furry friend’s birthday now have a solution: DOGust 1st. Dogust, which occurs each year on Aug. 1, is a nationwide celebration…
FRIDLEY, Minn. -- Two lucky winners bought $1 million tickets for the Mega Millions Drawing at different gas stations in Fridley, Minnesota. One person bought their ticket at a Holiday Stationstore and the other at a Casey's General Store in…
BREVATOR TOWNSHIP, Minn. -- A 34 year-old man was arrested after a three-hour standoff in Brevator Township involving a hunting rifle, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office. The St. Louis County Emergency Response Team was called out around…
COOK, Minn. -- 7 miles north of Cook, Minnesota, a train derailed Saturday night, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office. At 7:47 p.m., a Canadian National Railway train derailment occurred in a non-residential swampy area. According to a…
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A structure fire was reported at 306 East 5th Street in Superior on Saturday, according to the Superior Fire Department. Just before 9:00 p.m., fire crews arrived to the scene of a single-stall detached garage with a…
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain set out Monday from the port of Odesa under an internationally brokered deal to unblock the embattled country’s agricultural exports and ease a growing global food crisis. The Sierra Leone-flagged…
DULUTH, Minn.-- Sounds of live music filled the air for the Beach House Jam, at Park Point Beach House. With help from the Duluth Parks and Recreations. Local buskers got to come out and…
DULUTH, Minn.-- It was a historic day for passengers on North Shore Scenic Railroad. For the first time in three years, the #332 Steam Locomotive hit the tracks once again. After being shutdown due to…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- It was a successful weekend at Bowfest over at the Mont Du Lac Resort in Superior. Known as the worlds largest 3D archery and live music festival. Thousands of pro and amateur archers…
SOMERSET, Wis. (FOX 9) - Police say a 52-year-old man from Prior Lake, Minnesota went on a stabbing spree while tubing on the Apple River in Wisconsin on Saturday afternoon, killing a 17-year-old boy, who was also from Minnesota, and critically injuring…
DULUTH, Minn.-- Sunny skies, beautiful sights, and cold beer brought out thousands of people to the 10th annual All Pints North Summer Brew Fest. Over 100 vendors took part. With crowds swarming to…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- Barkers Island in Superior continued their farmers market on Saturday. It has been a good year for the local vendors. And it continues to get better as the beautiful weather…
DULUTH, Minn. - One person is in custody after allegedly striking three people with a vehicle in downtown Duluth early Saturday morning. Duluth Police say officers were dispatched to the 500 block of East 4th Street around 12:15 a.m. on…
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. - The recovery from this year’s historic flooding in the Rainy Lake Basin continues in Koochiching County. All No Wake zones that were placed in late May have been removed. They were first established within 300 feet of…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior has had it share of large fires in recent years. Memories of those might have been in the minds of people who saw smoke coming from this part of the Twin Ports Saturday afternoon. The fire…
