MEA Weekend Drawing In Crowds
DULUTH, Minn. -- MEA weekend comes at the perfect time of year, where students and teachers K-12, get a few extra days off to enjoy the fall. People and families from all over the state…
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Duluth Children's Museum Costume Drive Aims to Help All Families Have a Fun Halloween
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Children’s Museum is hosting a costume drive so all families can look forward to a fun Halloween. The museum is accepting all gently used or new children’s costumes from size…
14 Year Old Builds His Own Haunted Walk-Through
PIEDMONT, Minn. -- A young man from Piedmont is using his imagination and love for Halloween to create his very own haunted walk-through in his yard. Ryan has loved Halloween ever since he was little…
2nd Annual Dulucon Begins
DULUTH, Minn. -- The second annual Dulucon began on Friday at the Miller Hill Mall. It will continue throughout the weekend at the mall and at the Encounter Youth Center. For more information, click…
Minnesota Fire Chiefs Gather for Conference at the DECC
DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association hosts a conference at the DECC with about 545 fire chiefs and crew members in attendance. The conference's primary goal is to bring Minnesota fire chiefs…
City of Duluth Encourages Residents to Sign Up for Northland Alert
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth City Officials encourage residents to sign up for Northland Alert. This automated messaging system will notify people of snow emergencies and other hazardous events occurring in designated areas. The alert…
National Take Back Prescription Drug Day Held Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. -- Saturday is the annual 'Take Back Prescription Drugs Day' hosted by local law enforcement agencies across the country. On Friday, state leaders got together virtually urging people to properly…
Judge Issues Injunction Blocking Wisconsin Fall Wolf Hunt
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A judge has granted a request from wildlife advocacy groups and blocked Wisconsin's fall wolf hunt two weeks before hunters were set to take to the woods. Dane County Circuit Judge Jacob Frost issued a temporary…
Portion of Water Line on 56th and Grand to be Replaced Monday
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth will be replacing a portion of a lead water line located at 56th and Grand Avenue on Monday. A copper line will replace a lead line that has been leaking. Crews will begin…
U of M System To Require Proof of Vaccination for Faculty, Staff
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The University of Minnesota will require all faculty and staff system-wide to submit proof of vaccination to comply with President Joe Biden’s executive order that requires federal contractors and subcontractors to show proof of employee vaccinations.…
Supreme Court Doesn’t Block Texas Abortion Law, Sets Hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court is not immediately blocking the Texas law that bans most abortions, but has agreed to hear arguments in the case on Nov. 1. The justices said Friday they will decide whether the federal government…
Bud Light Seltzer Announces Egg Nog Flavored Holiday Drink
(FOX Business) - This year, Bud Light is trying something new by adding an egg nog-flavored hard-seltzer to its 2021 Ugly Sweater Pack. According to a press release, a variety of holiday-themed flavors will…
US Budget Deficit Hits $2.77 Trillion in 2021, 2nd Highest
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. budget deficit totaled $2.77 trillion for 2021, the second-highest on record but an improvement from the all-time high of $3.13 trillion in 2020. The deficits in both years reflected trillions of dollars in government spending…
'Northland Alert' Notifies Residents of Snow Emergencies and More
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is encouraging residents and visitors to sign up for "Northland Alert" notifications for when a snow emergency is declared in the city. Northland Alert is a partnership between the City of Duluth and…
Minneapolis Officer Charged in Pursuit That Killed Motorist
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A prosecutor says a Minneapolis police officer has been charged with manslaughter and vehicular homicide in a fatal crash in July that occurred while the officer was pursuing a stolen…
Morning Update 10-22-21
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Active Adventures: Winter Activities in Store at Mont Du Lac Resort
In this week's Active Adventures, Meteorologist Ken Slama heads to Mont Du Lac Resort in Superior for a preview of their winter season. Season passes are going fast!
Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine More Than 90% Effective in Kids
(AP) - Pfizer says kid-size doses of its COVID-19 vaccine are safe and nearly 91% effective at preventing symptomatic infections in elementary school children. Details of the study were posted online Friday as U.S. regulators consider opening vaccinations to youngsters…
Duluth Firefighters Rescue Cat From Burning Building
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth firefighters rescued a cat from a burning building Thursday night. Firefighters could be seen giving the cat some oxygen after taking in too much smoke. The fire broke out around…
St. Louis County Rescue Squad Trains Through Big Waves In Ship Canal
DULUTH, Minn. - Training was at an extreme for the St. Louis County Rescue Squad Wednesday in the Duluth Ship Canal. The waves were fierce, creating perfect conditions for the rescue squad crews…
Superior Flower Shop Joins 'Petal It Forward'
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A flower shop in Superior is joining a nationwide event to help spread kindness to people in the community. Artistic Florals by Leslie is in on the “Petal it Forward” giveaway…
MN Air Rescue Team Holds Demonstration At The DECC
DULUTH, Minn. - The DECC became ground zero for an aerial search and rescue demonstration for Minnesota firefighters. The mock rescue was performed by the Minnesota Air Rescue Team, which is a joint…
Duluth’s Clure Public Maritime Terminal to Receive More International Shipping
DULUTH, Minn. -- Thursday, the Port of Duluth-Superior receives about 800 vessels and average of 35 million tons of cargo annually. But port officials made an announcement Thursday that could project these rates increasing, and…
Ruby's Pantry Continuing to Provide For Those in Need
DULUTH, Minn. -- As the demand for food continues around the Twin Ports, different groups are making their resources available to help where they can. The third Thursday of every month for 12 years,…
Business Group Networks Over Neon Disc Golf at Enger Golf Course
DULUTH, Minn. -- A different kind of golfing took place tonight at Enger Golf Course for a Northland chapter of Business Network International. BNI held a networking event for some glow in the dark…
Mayor Emily Larson Talks Proposed 2022 Tourism Tax Allocations
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Mayor Emily Larson talked about the proposed 2022 Tourism Tax allocations and why those numbers changed compared to last year. One of the most significant changes involves funding for Visit Duluth. In…
It's Time to Prep Your Gardens for Winter
DULUTH, Minn.- As we move into the colder months, freezing temperatures are here, and local garden experts have advice on how to prep your plants. A Resident Urban Farmer at the Duluth Community garden recommends…
CHUM Announces "Fresh Fridays" Food Boxes
DULUTH, Minn.- CHUM food bank in Downtown Duluth is making a new addition to its battle against hunger in the city. Starting tomorrow, they will be distributing produce as part of their new "Fresh Fridays"…
Tri-State Band Festival Underway
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- It’s a big day for talented high school musicians in the region. More than 120 of them were invited to the tri-state band festival hosted at UW-Superior Thursday evening. The…
The Great Pumpkin Train Stops in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- The North Shore Scenic Railroad is winding down its 2021 season, but not before capping it off with one of its most popular events before Halloween. The yearly "Pumpkin Train…
