New Traffic Re-Direct of I-35 in Can of Worms
DULUTH, Minn. -- The next significant change of the Can of Worms project is I-35 now leading to lower Michigan Street. While this re-directs traffic flow, it also might help local businesses see…
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WLSSD Tips on How to Dispose of Fall Lawn Clean-up
DULUTH, Minn. -- As you start raking up the leaves in your yard, you may not have known that you're really not supposed to throw bags of them in your regular trash bins. The Western…
Legend Alan Page Visits Lowell Elementary
DULUTH, Minn. -- A man with a storied career as both a retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice, and former Vikings and Bears player who was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame, visited Duluth…
UMD Professor and Master Naturalists Observe Local Trees
DULUTH, Minn.- Biologist and University of Minnesota Duluth Assistant Professor Jessica Savage lead a phenology walk with local Master Naturalists. Around a dozen people gathered for a walk through the Bagley Nature Area on UMD’s…
Hope City Church Opens Door Again
DULUTH, Minn.- Not even one month ago, Hope City Church in Central Hillside was struck by lightning, damaging its steeple and the street it sits on, but churchgoers were back inside the building for Sunday…
Minnesota Expands Eligibility for Home Heating Aid Program
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota is taking advantage of federal funding to expand the number of households that qualify for its Energy Assistance Program, the state Department of Commerce announced Monday. The changes will make over 600,000 Minnesota households…
R&B Superstar R. Kelly Convicted in Sex Trafficking Trial
NEW YORK (AP) - R. Kelly has been convicted in a sex trafficking trial after several accusers testified in lurid detail how he subjected them to perverse and sadistic whims when they were underage. A New York City jury of…
Duluth Police Identify Man Killed in Downtown Single-Vehicle Crash
DULUTH, Minn. - Authorities have identified the man who died from injuries sustained in a Saturday night single-vehicle crash in downtown Duluth as 53-year-old Brian Keith Jackson. According to a spokesperson with the Duluth Police Department, officers responded to the…
Midday Update 9-27-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, September 27, 2021. Have a great day!
Authorities Searching for Missing 33-Year-Old Pine County Woman
PINE COUNTY, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Pine County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 33-year-old woman. Authorities say Ashley Carlson was last seen on September 24…
Visit Cook County Promotes 'Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour' as Colors Begin to Pop
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. - Happening now through Sunday, Oct. 3, the 'Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour' is taking place throughout Cook County. The event features over 20 local artists who…
Morning Update 9-27-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, September 27, 2021. Have a great day!
Two People Seriously Injured in Cass County Single Vehicle Crash
CASS COUNTY, Minn. - Authorities in Cass County say two people were seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash Sunday evening. According to the Cass County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports around 4:37 p.m. Sunday of a motor vehicle crash…
Facebook Puts Instagram for Kids on Hold After Pushback
(AP) - Instagram is putting a hold on the development of Instagram kids, geared towards children under 13, so it can address concerns about the vulnerability of younger users. Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, wrote in a blog post…
St. Luke’s To Offer COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses to Those Eligible
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke's will start offering COVID-19 vaccine booster doses for those eligible beginning next week. The hospital says the vaccines will be given at the St. Luke's COVID-19 Clinic by appointment only. Appointments are available to schedule…
Texas Law Limits Medication Abortions as Near-Ban Remains
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday lauded another new abortion law that tightens limits on abortion-inducing medications, creating an additional layer of restrictions after a near-total ban on abortion in the state began this month. The…
Minnesota Firefighters Who Gave Ultimate Sacrifice Remembered on Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day
DULUTH, Minn.- Across the state of Minnesota Sunday, firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty or due to job-related causes were honored for their service on Minnesota Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day.…
Residents in ISD #381 to Vote on Two-Question Referendum Nov. 2
SILVER BAY, Minn. - This fall, leadership from Lake Superior School District is hoping residents will vote yes on two big referendum questions. “This school is the center of this community,” said Joe Nicklay, principal…
Family Remembers St. Paul Man Found Dismembered in Lake Superior, Advocates for Other Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
DULUTH, Minn.- A murdered indigenous man from St. Paul whose body was found dismembered in Lake Superior over the summer was remembered at a rally and walk in Canal Park Sunday, as…
Saturday Night Fire Burns Car And Garage In Duluth's Goat Hill Neighborhood
DULUTH, Minn. -- A fire that broke out on Saturday night in Duluth's Goat Hill neighborhood destroyed home's detached garage and the car that was inside it. The Duluth Fire Department was called out to the home on the 2200-block…
Police: Wisconsin Woman Made Frantic Phone Call Before Going Missing
(FOX 9) - A western Wisconsin woman, who has been missing for more than a week, made a frantic phone to a friend before vanishing. In an alert sent out by Wisconsin state authorities on Friday, police said 43-year-old Hailey Anderson was…
Duluth Bethel's First Concert for Recovery Takes Over Harbor Drive
DULUTH, Minn.- September is National Recovery Month, and community organizers teamed up for the Northland’s first Concert for Recovery, taking place on Harbor Drive behind the DECC, Saturday night. Members of the Northland…
City of Duluth, Ecolibrium3 Host Chalkfest to Draw Attention to Local Waterways
DULUTH, Minn.- In collaboration with the City of Duluth, Ecolibrium3 hosted a Lake Superior Stormwater Chalkfest fall party, including family-friendly activities. At the fall party, Ecolibrium3 showcased an assortment of watershed demonstrations, a free harvest…
Setup Begins for Bentleyville Tour of Lights
DULUTH, Minn.- The Bentleyville "Tour of Lights" setup at Bayfront Festival Park has officially begun. Bentleyville staff and volunteers started their Saturday early at 8 a.m., testing lights, unloading trucks, and putting together holiday…
Lester River Rendezvous Takes Lakeside Back in Time
DULUTH, Minn.- A blast of a party and a blast from the past was back at Lester Park in Duluth with the return of the Lester River Rendezvous. The event was back for its…
Duluth Preservation Alliance Announces City's 10 Most Endangered Places for 2021
DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth Preservation Alliance announced its 2021 ten most endangered places list, they said to demand the City of Duluth take historic preservation into account in its long-term comprehensive planning, and encourage…
One Man Dead in Single-Vehicle Crash in Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- One man is dead following a single-vehicle crash in downtown Duluth Saturday night. According to a spokesperson with the Duluth Police Department, officers responded to the area of S 1st Ave E at E Michigan Street on a…
Gun Show Returns to Superior with a Bang
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- The Superior Gun Show makes its return this weekend for two days at the Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds. Vendors gathered to showcase some of their best items from the early…
Ammo Shortage Adding Stress This Hunting Season
SUPERIOR, Wic. -- It's prime time of year to go hunting, but a shortage in ammunition is making a normally exciting time of year for those who participate a bit of stressful. Supply shop owners…
GND Rec Center Hosts Rummage Sale
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Gary New Duluth Rec Center is having its semi-annual rummage sale to support the final phase of their recreational area. Hosted every September, the proceeds from the rummage…
