Park Point Lifeguard Pay Increase: $19-$22
DULUTH, Minn.-- The city of Duluth is raising its minimum wage for lifeguards on park point, as the nation sees a serious shortage in applicants for the job. The city, in partnership with the Duluth…
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Duluth Schools Supt. Talks Staff Mask Mandate, Graduations, Strategic Planning Process
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth School District began a new mask mandate Monday for faculty and staff inside all district buildings. Meanwhile, students, parents, and others are being encouraged to mask up. This comes…
Coffee Conversation: Michelle Lee Talks Getting Fired, KBJR-TV, Bodybuilding, Retirement
DULUTH, Minn. - Michelle Lee, 70, is best known for her decades at KDLH-TV and KBJR-TV before retiring about five years ago. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger recently went to Michelle’s home in Moose Lake to see what she is up…
Charges: Mom Fatally Shot 6-Year-Old Son, Hid His Body In Trunk Of Car
MOUND, Minn. (FOX 9) - The mom of a 6-year-old boy who was found fatally shot in the trunk of the car she was driving in Mound on Friday has now been charged with murder, accused of shooting him up to nine…
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…
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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…
Walz Considers Special Session After Lawmakers Blow Deadline
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz said early Monday that he wants to call a short special session after the divided Minnesota Legislature blew a deadline for passing a package of tax cuts and new spending using the state’s massive…
Gov. Walz Signs Revised State Liquor Law, Benefitting MN Breweries
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Five breweries in the state of Minnesota are celebrating as Governor Walz has signed a bill into law on Saturday that massively ups the cap of what a brewery can…
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…
Towboat Crashes Into Mississippi River Lock And Dam Near Wabasha, Minn.
ALMA, Wis. (FOX9) - A towboat was stuck for hours after crashing into a lock and dam along the Mississippi River Saturday night. The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office says calls for the crash came in shortly after 11 p.m. According to the…
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…
Landscape Photographer Thru Hiking Superior Hiking Trail, Donating Along The Way
DULUTH, Minn. -- A local landscape photographer is taking his camera and talents quite the distance. He is using his passion to bring him 310 miles up the Superior Hiking Trail while also finding a…
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…
Lake Superior Art Glass Celebrates a Decade of Business
DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday, a Canal park favorite celebrated a decade of business with different activities for their colleagues, friends and the community. Lake Superior Art Glass is honoring their establishment with…
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%…
Blacklist Opens New Location on East Superior Street
DULUTH, Minn. -- The long awaited opening of black lists new location is finally here on 206 East Superior Street. The brewery held its soft opening on Wednesday and are now in full business…
Whole Food Co-Op Raises $500,000 This Spring for Non-Profits
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Whole Foods Co-op has reached a substantial milestone in their round-up-at-the-register efforts. It is an effort that asks customers to round up to the nearest dollar to help support organizations…
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…
AV Logistics Hosts Open House for New Event Center
SUPERIOR, Wis. - AV Logistics held an open house Friday to show off their new event space in Superior. The building on 1288 Banks Ave. is intended to be a community venue. The first floor…
Mont Du Lac Resort Prepares for Summer and Nearly Naked Ruck March
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Mont Du Lac is gearing up for Summer as Memorial Day Weekend approaches. The snow has mostly melted on the hill and summer activities are on the way. The Big Kahuna Water…
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…
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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…
