Townsquare Media Wraps Up St. Jude's Radiothon
DULUTH, Minn.- Friday marked the end of Townsquare Media's annual St. Jude Radiothon. The event ended at 6 p.m. five stations at Townsquare Media Duluth stream the Radiothon to raise money to help…
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Lake Superior Zoo Welcomes Families for Community Day
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Zoo had a special offer going on Friday to celebrate community day. This event takes place annually to celebrate local Duluthians and other surrounding communities by giving…
MnDOT Lights I-35W Bridge Blue, Yellow in Support of People of Ukraine
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The I-35 W Bridge in Minneapolis glowed blue and yellow Friday night. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Twitter, it'll stay those colors through the weekend in support of the people…
Cirrus Aircraft Connects With LSC Students Interested In Aviation
DULUTH, Minn.- Lake Superior College and Cirrus Aircraft partnered up to connect with local students interested in joining the aviation industry. Cirrus Aircraft is located right next door to LSC. Representatives networked with…
School Bus Crash in Rochester Leaves 10 Injured
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) — A school bus crash in Rochester left 10 people injured Friday. KAAL-TV reported the crash occurred just after 9 a.m. on U.S. Highway 52 and U.S. Route 14. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a car…
No More ValleySCARE: Tricks and Treats To Offer ‘all Fun, No Fright’ at Valleyfair
SHAKOPEE, Minn. (FOX 9) - No more scary nights at Valleyfair. As announced Friday, the Shakopee amusement park will now have more family-friendly Halloween celebrations. Later this year, Tricks and Treats will debut on…
Minnesota Senate GOP Unveils Massive $8.5B Tax Cut Proposal
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Senate Republicans on Thursday announced a tax cut proposal that would cost more than $8.5 billion over the next three years. Republican lawmakers say the proposal is the largest tax cut in the state’s…
Active Adventures: Throwing Stones at Superior Curling Club
In this week's Active Adventures, Meteorologist Ken Slama heads across the bridge to the Superior Curling Club to try his hand at Curling. The club members there are very friendly and helpful in…
Ukraine’s Capital Under Threat as Russia Presses Invasion
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russian troops are bearing down on Ukraine’s capital, with gunfire and explosions resonating ever closer to the government quarter. The invasion of a democratic country has fueled fears of…
Walz to Stop in Duluth Friday as Part of Statewide Public Safety Tour
DULUTH, Minn. - Today, investments in public safety will be front and center at Duluth City Hall with Gov. Tim Walz. According to the governor's office, Walz is holding a roundtable…
AP Sources: Biden Taps Ketanji Brown Jackson for High Court
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden will nominate federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to be the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. That word comes from people familiar with the…
Duluth Council Names Top 3 Candidates For Medved's Vacant Seat
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth City Council interviewed 26 candidates Thursday evening who are vying to fill Derek Medved's seat who recently stepped down to focus on his growing business. The interviews were virtual. Each…
Some Duluth Residents Frustrated By Snow Banks From Plows, Alleys Cleared Later
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Mayor Emily Larson previously ended the option for Duluth residents to make special requests for snow plowing, but some residents are still feeling frustrated by the change. Larson said she felt…
Great Lakes Gear Exchange Ready To Repair Your Zippers
DULUTH, Minn. - Northland winters can be harsh on cold weather gear, and the Great Lakes Gear Exchange has an answer to your broken zippers. Nils Anderson, owner of the Gear Exchange, started repairs…
AAD Shriners 12th Annual Winter Wine Down
HERMANTOWN, Min. - It's been two years since the AAD Shriners last held their annual Winter Wine Down, and the event was back in action Thursday night. Food, wine, beer, and prizes brought people out…
Local Veteran Weighs In on Possible Military Response in Ukraine
SUPERIOR, Wis. - As military action continues to escalate in Ukraine, could the United States and NATO nations soon get involved in direct conflict with Russia? The commander of Superior’s American Legion Post 435 believes it…
President Biden Will Visit Superior Next Week
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will head to Superior next Wednesday to promote the bipartisan Infrastructure Law, according to a press release from the White House. Mr.…
Northland Residents with Ukraine Connections React to Russia Invasion
DULUTH, Minn. - The events in Ukraine since late Wednesday evening have people who have connections to the country concerned about its future, and the current health and safety of people they…
Spirit Mountain Running "Spirit Hearts Duluth Days"
DULUTH, Minn. - Spirit Mountain is saying thank you to Duluth by offering special discounts for city residents. On Thursday, February 24, and Sunday, February 27, they are offering five-dollar rates for lift…
CDC to Significantly Ease Pandemic Mask Guidelines Friday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter, meaning most Americans will no longer be advised to wear masks in indoor…
3 Ex-cops Convicted of Rights Violations in Floyd Killing
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Three former Minneapolis police officers have been convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were charged with depriving Floyd of his right to medical care when Officer…
US Braces for Russian Cyberattacks in Wake of Ukrainian Invasion
(FOX Business) - The U.S. government is on high alert for signs of Russian cyberattacks against banks and other financial institutions after Moscow launched a wide-ranging attack…
Justice Department Sues UnitedHealth Over Nearly $8B Deal
(AP) - Federal regulators are suing to block UnitedHealth Group’s purchase of the technology company Change Healthcare, a deal announced more than a year ago. The U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday that the proposed deal would hurt competition in…
Officials Say Ukraine No Longer in Control of Chernobyl Site
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A presidential adviser says Ukraine lost control of the Chernobyl nuclear site, where Ukrainian forces had waged a fierce battle with Russian troops. Adviser Mykhailo Podolyak told The Associated Press that Ukrainian authorities did not know…
Midday Update 2-24-22
Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, February 24, 2022.
Fire Crews Battling Large House Fire in Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn. - According to the Northland FireWire, multiple fire crews are on the scene of a large house fire in Virginia. The fire was reported just after 9:00 a.m. Thursday morning on the…
St. Luke's to Close Vaccine Clinic, Will Now Offer Vaccines at Three Other Locations
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke's is closing its COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic after today and will instead offer vaccines at three locations starting next week. Vaccines will be offered at the St. Luke's Denfeld Medical Clinic (ages 5+), St. Luke's Infectious…
Morning Update 2-24-22
Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, February 24, 2022.
Jury Meets for 2nd Day in Trial of Cops in Floyd Killing
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Jurors resumed deliberations Thursday in the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights when he was pinned to…
Minneapolis, St. Paul Mayors Lift Mask Mandate
(FOX 9) - Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors have lifted the city's mask mandate, effective immediately. The lift comes almost two months after the mayors reinstated executive orders requiring all to wear masks indoors in an effort to minimize the…
