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Eveleth-Born Jimmy Hill Killed In Russian Attack In Ukraine
(AP/FOX 9) - A man who was born in Eveleth, Minnesota was killed in a Russian attack on the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, where he was seeking medical treatment for his partner. The death of Jim Hill, 68, of…
Bomb Threat Prankster Creates Large Evacuation At Esko Public Schools
ESKO, Minn. - Some scary moments unfolded for more than 1,000 students and staff at Esko Public Schools Wednesday after a bomb threat at the High School. The threat was called in to the…
Dubh Linn Celebrates St. Paddy's
It's St. Patrick's day Thursday, and one of the biggest days of the year for the Dubh Linn Irish Pub. The Pub on West Superior Street had a busier holiday than the previous couple of…
Ruth Free Store Moving to New Location
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Ruth Free Store is in the process of moving to a new location, but it won't be far as it's just one door away. Still on Belknap street in Superior, the…
State Sen. Tom Bakk Will Not Run For Re-Election
LAKE VERMILLION, Minn. -- Minnesota State Senator Tom Bakk, an independent from the Iron Range, revealed on Thursday that he's not running for another term. The District 3 State Senator says he'll retire at the end of the year, saying…
Canada To Drop COVID Tests For Vaccinated Visitors: Official
TORONTO (AP) — Canada will no longer require a pre-arrival COVID-19 test for vaccinated travelers as of April 1.A senior government official confirmed the change Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity due to lack of authorization to speak publicly ahead of the…
Esko Schools Evacuated Over Anonymous Call Of A Bomb Threat
UPDATE - ESKO, Minn. --The evacuation on Thursday afternoon at Esko Public Schools was due to a bomb threat that was made by an anonymous caller, according to the school administration. The school district says that Carlton County 911 dispatchers…
World of Fish Experiencing Supply Chain Issues
HERMANTOWN, MN - With more people staying home over the last couple of years, the fish hobby has become more popular and the folks at World of Fish in Hermantown saw an uptick…
Gourmet Cookie Shop to Open in Duluth
DULUTH, MN - A new gourmet cookie shop is coming to Duluth and will be holding its grand opening next Friday, March 25. Each week, Crumbl Cookies features six unique cookie flavors to choose from…
Duluth Hiring Spring Road Maintenance Workers
DULUTH, MN - As the snow and ice melts off the over 530 miles of roads here in Duluth, all of the potholes and debris become more noticeable. Right now, the city of…
Hermantown, Proctor, Rice Lake Provide State of the Cities Address
PROCTOR, Minn. - The leaders of the three cities that surround Duluth to the north and west gave their annual updates to area businesses Thursday. The Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce hosted…
Spirit Mountain Nearing End of Winter Season, Waiting to Transition to Summer
DULUTH, Minn. - Time is running out to enjoy the slopes of Spirit Mountain this winter season as they will soon begin their transition to summer activities. Interim Executive Director Ann Glumac says they…
Motorhead Madness Returning to DECC
DULUTH, Minn. - The DECC is transforming into an automotive paradise as Motorhead Madness returns this weekend. People can see around 150 classic cars on display, along with vendors, RC racing, the crowning of…
Minnesota-born Jimmy Hill Killed In Ukraine While Trying To Find Food
(FOX 9) - The American killed during a military strike by Russia in Ukraine has been identified as Jimmy Hill. Family members confirm to FOX 9 that 68-year-old Hill, who was born in Eveleth, Minnesota and graduated from Mahtomedi High School, was killed in…
Midday Update March 17th, 2022
Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, March 17, 2022.
Water Main Break on 21st Avenue West
DULUTH, Minn. -- City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break at North 21st Avenue West and Superior Street. City officials say that water has been shut off on Superior Street from 20th Avenue West…
New Walz Plan For Surplus Includes Bigger Tax Rebate Checks
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz has released an updated plan for how to spend the state’s enormous budget surplus, including a proposal for income tax rebate checks of $1,000 per couple. His revised supplemental budget proposal, released…
Water Main Break In Wrenshall Public School District
DULUTH, Minn. – A water main break has been reported today within the Wrenshall Public School Systems, located at 207 Pioneer Dr., Wrenshall, MN 55797. Classes will be dismissed for the rest of today starting at 12:20 PM, according to…
Morning Update March 17th, 2022
Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, March 17, 2022.
Gordon Ramsay Becomes Third Candidate For St. Louis County Sheriff
DULUTH, Minn. - Former Duluth Police Chief Gordon Ramsay was in Hibbing and Duluth Wednesday to announce his run for St. Louis County Sheriff. Ramsay was raised in Duluth and got a Bachelor’s degree at…
Barn Fire Kills 70 Sheep In Carlton County
THOMPSON TOWNSHIP, Minn. - The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office does not suspect foul play in a fire that killed 70 sheep in Thomson Township. The fire was reported in a pole building around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday on the 300…
Fire Officials: Stay Off Lake Superior's Ice As Temps Rise Above Freezing
DULUTH, Minn. - The deadline to get those ice fishing shelters off the water for the season may be Monday, but the boost in melting air and more of it to come this weekend…
The Juice Pharm Celebrates St. Patrick's Day
DULUTH, Minn. - The Juice Pharm is bringing some St. Patty day treats to its menu to celebrate. Holiday items include Irish stew, juice shots, and other fun green treats like tacos with a twist.…
Essentia Health Creates "Education-To-Employment" Scholarships And Opportunities For Rock Ridge Students
VIRGINIA, Minn. -- Essentia Health is teaming up with Rock Ridge Public Schools in Virginia to create what they call "education-to-employment student scholarships." Essentia is setting aside $300,000 for scholarships for students who pursue education…
Duluth Community Relations Officer Announces Run for Minnesota House
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth’s Community Relations Officer is the latest to announce her bid to represent District 8B in the Minnesota House. Alicia Kozlowski has been active in the Duluth community over the past 12…
Ice Fishing and Snowmobile Seasons Wrapping Up
FREDENBERG, MN - Winter is starting to wind down and with the deadline to get ice fishing shelters off of water north of Highways 2 and 200 by March 21, anglers have been…
Catalyst Story Institute Hires Anna Tanski For Leadership Role
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Catalyst Story Institute has hired the former president and CEO of Visit Duluth, Anna Tanski, as the new Head of Festivals And Events for its organizations. It also hired four other…
Car Detailers Ready For Big Business As Sloppy Spring Approaches
DULUTH, Minn. - As spring approaches and the snow begins to melt, car washes and detailing businesses are seeing more customers. Zach Tharge, owner of Detail & Dash in Superior, says this time…
Local Irish Pubs Ready for Busy Saint Patrick's Day
DULUTH, MN - Local Irish pubs have been preparing for Saint Patrick’s Day for a couple of months and are now ready to host the community on this Irish Holiday. With all the recent uncertainty…
