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Duluth Requires Masks Again In All City Buildings

DULUTH, Minn. -- The City of Duluth has announced they are now requiring masks in city facilities starting Monday, May 23 at 4:30 p.m. Regardless of vaccination status masks are required for everyone. On May 20, the CDC determined St.…

UMD In Search Of Interim Chancellor After Unsuccessful Search

DULUTH, Minn. -- The University of Minnesota-Duluth is asking for nominations for interim chancellor to lead campus for a two-year term. A nationwide search for UMD's next chancellor was announced last November. After a long search process and getting down…

Biden: US Would Intervene With Military To Defend Taiwan

TOKYO (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday the U.S. would intervene militarily if China were to invade Taiwan, declaring the commitment to protect the island is “even stronger” after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It was one of the most forceful…

Pfizer Says 3 COVID Shots Protect Children Under 5

(AP) -- Three doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine offer strong protection for children younger than 5, the company announced Monday. Pfizer plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week in a step toward letting the littlest kids…

78,000 Pounds Of Infant Formula Arrives In US

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A military plane carrying enough specialty infant formula for more than half a million baby bottles arrived Sunday in Indianapolis, the first of several flights expected from Europe aimed at relieving a shortage that has sent parents scrambling to…

Black Bear Charges Into Wisconsin Home, Attacks Couple

MEDFORD, Wis. (FOX 9) - A Wisconsin couple is recovering after a black bear charged into their home, attacking both of them. The Taylor County Sheriff's Office says they were called at 11:11 p.m. for the attack at the home just west…

Proctor Speedway Re-Opens for Race Season

PROCTOR, Minn. -- It’s a bit of a later start to the season than normal but racers are ready to go as Halvor Lines Speedway hosts its opening night here in Proctor. "It’s been a…

Foster Care Awareness Month Carnivals

DULUTH, Minn. -- May is Foster Care Awareness Month and New Hope for Families, an organization that supports foster families, put together a community carnival to celebrate. There was a bouncy house, food, plenty of…

Nearly Naked Ruck March Returns

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Today is Armed Forces Day and over at Mont du Lac, 23rd Veteran held a unique event in support of all who served. Over 280 Ruckers participated in the first non-restricted…

The USS Minneapolis-St. Paul Ready to Set Sail

  DULUTH, Minn.- On Saturday,  the U.S.S. Minneapolis-St. Paul and today this vessel was commissioned by the U.S. Navy, marking her entry into active service. Citizens of Duluth, navy officers and Minnesota government…

Escaped NERCC Inmate Now in Custody

ST. LOUIS CO., Minn. — An inmate who had escaped from NERCC on Wednesday morning, is now in custody according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. Kris Richard Severin, 42, made his way out of the facility around 9…

Social Security Tax Eliminated Under Minnesota Lawmakers' Deal

FOX 9 --  Minnesota lawmakers have agreed to eliminate the state's tax on Social Security income, cut individual income taxes, and expand the renter's credit under an end-of-session deal. The state's bottom income tax bracket will be cut from 5.35%…

National Maritime Day Celebrated

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- As we enter into prime shipping season, and acknowledge the operations of shipments that come in and out, a club that has been established since the 1930’s held a celebration For National…

Chairman's Gala Event for USS Minneapolis St. Paul

DULUTH, Minn. - The Chairman's Gala event was put on at the DECC Friday to recognize those involved in the commissioning of the USS Minneapolis St. Paul. Donors, sponsors, elected officials, legislatures, and dignitaries from…

Morning News Promo 5-20-2022

Join us Monday morning from 7am-9am for Dan Hanger's talk with retired KBJR/KDLH anchor Michelle Lee and warmer weather arriving here in the Northland!

Minnesota Budget Deals Remain Elusive Near End Of Session

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota lawmaker couldn’t find common ground on several budget bills Friday as the end of their legislative season rapidly approached. Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman, of Brooklyn Park, said tax committee chairs have made “fantastic…

Wisconsin’s High Court Broadens Who Can Carry Concealed Guns

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A disorderly conduct conviction can’t disqualify someone from obtaining a permit to carry a concealed weapon in Wisconsin, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday in a unanimous decision that could dramatically broaden who can carry hidden…

Second Harvest Announces Indoor Mask Requirement

DULUTH, Minn. -- Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank is going back to requiring masks indoors for any employee, volunteer, or guest entering its establishment. "Due to St. Louis County’s “high” level of COVID-19 transmission, effective immediately we will be…

St. Louis County COVID-19 Community Level Now 'High'

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. -- St. Louis County announced Friday the COVID-19 Community Level has increased from moderate to high. "Per the CDC, this level is determined based on three factors: new COVID-19 hospital admissions per 100,000 population in the…

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