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Woman Dead, 2 Injured in Crash in Midway Township

MIDWAY TWP, Minn.- A woman is dead, and two others are injured after a crash in Midway Township Friday, caused in part by heavy fog and speed, authorities said. According to a spokesperson with the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office,…

Road Closures Due To Heavy Rain And Washouts

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. -- St. Louis County has reported several road closures due to heavy rain and high waters. CR 860, also known as McAurther Rd, between CR 734/Shipley Road and CR 725/Birch Road in New Independence Township is…

Blush Entertainment Venue Closing In Downtown Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - One of Duluth's most eclectic entertainment and bar venues is preparing to close its doors. Blush opened in 2017 on First Avenue West. It’s been known for being an accepting space for all types of artists, musicians…

Musk Puts Twitter Buy On Hold, Casting Doubt On $44B Deal

DETROIT (AP) — Elon Musk said Friday that his plan to buy Twitter is “temporarily on hold,” raising fresh doubts about whether he’ll proceed with the $44 billion acquisition. Musk tweeted that he wanted to pinpoint the number of spam and fake…

Minnesota Senate Democrats Try To Force Abortion Debate

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Senate Democratic minority tried unsuccessfully to force consideration Thursday of nine abortion and health-related bills that the Republican majority has kept bottled up in committee, saying it was critical to take a stand…

2 Kids, Father Killed In Wisconsin House Fire, Woman Injured

(FOX 9) - A father and his two children were killed in a house fire in western Wisconsin early Thursday morning. His girlfriend was also injured in the blaze. The Barron County Sheriff's Office says authorities responded to a house fire on…

EXPLAINER: What’s Behind The Baby Formula Shortage?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Many parents are hunting for infant formula because of a combination of short- and long-term problems that has hit most of the biggest U.S. brands. Millions of babies in the U.S. rely on formula, which is the only source…

Minnesota Lawmakers Remain At Odds Over Sports Betting Bill

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota lawmakers remain at odds over sports betting legalization as the House prepared to take up a proposal despite a lack of support in the Senate. The House bill, authored by Democratic Rep. Zack Stephenson,…

Astronomers Capture 1st Image Of Milky Way’s Huge Black Hole

WASHINGTON (AP) — The world’s first image of the chaotic supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy doesn’t portray a voracious cosmic destroyer but what astronomers Thursday called a “gentle giant” on a near-starvation diet. Astronomers…

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson Tests Positive for COVID-19

DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Mayor Emily Larson tweeted on Thursday that she has tested positive for COVID-19. Larson said that she is in her second day of quarantine and just received her positive test result. On Wednesday, the mayor said…

Jan. 6 Panel Subpoenas McCarthy, Four Other GOP Lawmakers

WASHINGTON (AP) — A House panel issued subpoenas Thursday to House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy and four other GOP lawmakers in its probe into the violent Jan. 6 insurrection, an extraordinary step that has little precedent and is certain to further…

Thursday's Lunchtime Update

A Thursday Lunchtime Update for you! Updates on weather, national police week, a new ladder truck for the Proctor Fire Department, and more!

Cloquet Fire District's Arson K-9 Passes Away Unexpectedly

CLOQUET, Minn. -- According to the Cloquet Area Fire District, Arson K-9 Wish unexpectedly passed away Monday. In a Facebook post Wednesday, Cloquet Area Fire District wrote, "Wish was with the CAFD after gaining her certification on May 9th, 2013.…

DNR: Fox Kit Tests Positive For Bird Flu In Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A baby fox has tested positive for the bird flu in Minnesota, the first confirmed case in a wild mammal in the state, according to the Department of Natural Resources. The kit found in Anoka County died,…

Severe Weather Causes Damage In Minnesota; 1 Dead In Crash

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Severe storms brought damaging winds, heavy rain and a few reports of tornadoes to Minnesota, where one person died in a crash that authorities said was caused by downed power lines. Tens of thousands of homes and…

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