New Coffee Shop to Hold Grand Opening in Lincoln Park
Duluth, MN -A new coffee shop is holding a grand opening tomorrow in the Lincoln Park Craft District. In addition to showcasing the local coffee, tea, and hot chocolate talent in what they…
Latest Headlines
Duluth 'Law Enforcement Accountability Network' Marks One Year, Calls For More Feedback
DULUTH, Minn. - A data-driven police accountability group in Duluth is calling on more people from all communities to share experiences they've had with police -- good or bad -- as the group recognizes…
'Tis The Season for Frequent Water Main Breaks
DULUTH, Minn. - Another below zero-day in the Northland brings about more water main breaks. Around the noon hour Thursday, Duluth utility crews worked to fix a break on the 100 block of Farley…
UMD Recreational Sports Outdoor Program Offers Outdoor Equipment Rentals
DULUTH, Minn. - - If you are looking to have some outdoor fun this winter but don’t want to invest in expensive equipment, UMD offers rentals for skiing, snowshoeing, fat bikes, and even winter…
Input Wanted: Duluth Police Department Releases Community Survey
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is asking residents to take its first independently released community survey. The nine-question survey looks to gauge how the community feels when it comes to safety, security,…
Sen. Smith Promotes Bipartisan Idea To Keep Public Health And Social Service Workers Incentivized To Stay
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senator Tina Smith is teaming up with another Democrat and two Republicans to push legislation that would encourage more people to stay in the public health industry. The lawmakers say that more…
Duluth Grill Closed For Renovations
DULUTH, Minn. -- Last Monday, The Duluth Grill closed up to begin renovations on the building. Including some new flooring and taking time to do some deep cleaning. Coming up on the 21st year…
Taxaide Volunteers Helping Community File Taxes This Year
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Tax season is among us, and if you have trouble figuring out how to file each year, a service in Superior is signing people up to do it for them. The Superior Public Library held a sign…
Lake Superior Zoo Continues Optimal Care through Sub-Zero Temps
DULUTH, Minn. -- On a day like today where it might not even hit zero, we have to take extra precautions to keep ourselves protected, but the Lake Superior zoo also takes extra steps…
Free Winter Clothing Articles at St. Paul's Episcopal Church
DULUTH, Minn.-If you or anyone you know is in need of winter clothing items during these cold days, you can head over to St. Paul's Episcopal church on East Superior street. There, a clothesline stocked…
Getting Outside in Below Zero Temps
DULUTH, Minn.-Some people decided they still wanted to get outside today, even if it meant bundling up a bit more. Down in canal park, people were out and about taking in the sights and sounds…
Gov. Walz’s Budget Would Send $175 Checks to Minnesotans From Surplus
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Governor Tim Walz is proposing $700 million in direct payments to Minnesotans from the state's $7.7 billion surplus as part of his budget plan. According to the governor, the budget, if approved, would include…
MDH Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann Announces Retirement
(FOX 9) - Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann has announced her plans to retire on Feb. 2, concluding more than 30 years of service in various public health roles.…
Long-Sought Great Lakes Projects Get Funding Under New Law
(AP) - The Biden administration's new infrastructure package will pump more funding into two high-profile Great Lakes projects. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it will devote $479 million to the construction of a new shipping lock at Sault…
Mask Mandate Issued for Black Bear Casino, Fond-du-Luth Casino
CARLTON, Minn. - A mask mandate has once again been issued at Black Bear Casino Resort in Carlton and Fond-du-Luth Casino in Duluth. The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee on Thursday posted to its Facebook page that it had…
Family Builds More Than 40 Foot Tall, Super-Sized Snowman in Milltown, Wis.
MILLTOWN, Wis. (FOX 9) - With arms made out of actual trees, a smile made out of saw blades and a pipe made out of a five-gallon bucket this super-sized snowman is turning…
Midday Update 1-20-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, January 20, 2022. Have a great day!
City Crews Responding to Water Main Break in Woodland
DULUTH, Minn. - City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Woodland neighborhood. The break was reported Thursday morning and is located on the 100 block of Farley Lane. City officials say water…
US Jobless Claims Rise to 286,000, Highest Since October
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to the highest level in three months as the fast-spreading omicron variant disrupted the job market. Jobless claims rose for the third straight week - by 55,000 to…
Morning Update 1-20-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, January 20, 2022. Have a great day!
Hundreds Take State-Paid Nursing Assistant Training
MINNEAPOLIS - Hundreds of Minnesotans are taking advantage of the state’s offer to cover the cost of training to become a certified nursing assistant. The state has used $3.5 million in federal relief funding to pay for students’ tuition, textbooks,…
Wisconsin Bill Makes New Crime for Vaccine Tampering
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Intentionally damaging vaccines would be a felony in Wisconsin under a bill with bipartisan support that the state Assembly is scheduled to approve Thursday. The measure comes in response to a pharmacist in a Milwaukee suburb…
Annie Harala Announces Run for St. Louis County Board
DULUTH, Minn. - Former Duluth School Board Member Annie Harala announced her run Thursday for the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners District 1 seat. Harala, a local entrepreneur and longtime Hillside resident says she understands the important intersection between…
Jury Selection To Start in Federal Trial Over Floyd’s Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Jury selection is scheduled to begin in the federal case against three former Minneapolis police officers who were with Derek Chauvin when he pinned George Floyd to the street. J. Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao are…
Duluth Fire Chief, Homeless Advocate React To 2nd Fire At I-35 Homeless Encampment
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's fire chief and its top homeless advocate reacted to Wednesday's homeless encampment fire under I-35 near downtown -- almost three months to the day since fire erupted in the exact spot…
Duluth Candy Company Celebrates National Popcorn Day
DULUTH, Minn. - Today is national popcorn day and the owners at Duluth Candy Company are celebrating by offering 20% off on their small and medium sized popcorn from their warming case. On…
How Frosty Ridge Keeps Their Alpacas Warm During The Winter
DULUTH, Minn. --At the Frosty Ridge Alpaca Farm in Duluth, the owners tell us that the challenge to keep their alpacas warm isn't the subzero temperatures in the winter, but actually keeping them comfortable with…
North Star Academy Moves Some Grades To Temporary Virtual Learning During Staffing Shortage, COVID Cases
DULUTH, Minn. --- The North Star Academy of the Duluth Edison Charter Schools is having some of its grades switch to virtual learning for a few weeks. It's happening for two reasons: one, COVID…
Family's Home Condemned After Bed Catches Fire, Causes Severe Damages
DULUTH, Minn. -- A fire destroyed a home in West Duluth on Wednesday, leaving a family displaced. It happened around 3:30 p.m. on the 600-block of South 65th Avenue West. The Duluth Fire Department says the fire started in the…
Cloquet Follows Duluth in 30-Day Mask Mandate
CLOQUET, Minn. -- It’s been nearly a week after Duluth mandated masks around the city, and a neighboring town is now doing the same. Last week the Cloquet Community Memorial Hospital was "crisis planning",…
