DFL Hosts Drive-Through Chili Cook-Off in Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn. - The DFL party candidates participated in a Labor Day drive-through chili cook-off at Veterans Park on Monday. Normally the city hosts a Labor Day parade and picnic, but those were…
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Families Hunting for Agates on Chilly Day at Brighton Beach
DULUTH, Minn. - At Brighton Beach on Monday, the cooler weather didn't stop many people from enjoying summer's last holiday weekend. Families traveled from around Minnesota to sit by the water, fish, and hunt…
Charge: Wis. Man Tried To Stab Victim To Death at Ironwood Motel
IRONWOOD, Mich. - A Wisconsin man is accused of trying to murder another man in Ironwood, Michigan last week. Benjamin Bozile, 30, of Gillett, Wisconsin is accused of stabbing a 36-year-old man several times and slitting his throat at a…
Duluth-Superior Pride Festival Held Virtually
DULUTH, Minn. - Labor Day weekend is also traditionally the Duluth-Superior Pride Festival and while it wasn't in person this year because of the pandemic, celebrations did happen virtually. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson, Superior…
People Spend Time Outdoors on Labor Day
DULUTH, Minn. - Whether it was hopping on bikes, hitting the tennis courts, or simply enjoying the weather, families and friends came together to spend some quality time this Labor Day. Some families tell…
Bishop-Elect Resigns Amid Sexual Abuse Allegation
VATICAN CITY (AP) — A priest recently tapped by Pope Francis to be made a bishop for a Minnesota diocese has resigned after an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor surfaced before he could take up his post. The…
ATV Passenger Dies After Collision with Car
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. -- A 31-year-old woman has died in a hospital after she was involved in a crash between an ATV and a car on Saturday. According to the Carlton County Sherriff's Office, the collision happened around 3 p.m.…
Blacklist Serving Up Orange Whips on a Busy Labor Day Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. - On a busy Labor Day Weekend the Blacklist Brewing Company has been serving up a special kind of drink called an orange whip. The drink is shot of beer with a splash…
Fireworks Light up Two Harbors in Honor of First Responders
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - After a summer where many events have been canceled, Two Harbors lit up the sky with fireworks on Saturday in honor of first responders. People from Two Harbors and…
OMC Smokehouse Shuts Doors Temporarily After Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
DULUTH, Minn. -- A popular restaurant in Duluth's Lincoln Park Neighborhood, OMC Smokehouse is closing temporarily due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19 Sunday. "We are just working on trying to understand…
Duluth Police Arrest 24-Year-Old Male in Friday Night Shooting, Victim Condition Unknown
DULUTH, Minn.- According to the Duluth Police Department, on Friday night officers responded to a shooting in the area of the 200 Block of 70th Ave. W, adding to the 14 shootings in Duluth in the past two months that…
Duluth Fire Department Stresses Water Safety for Labor Day Weekend
DULUTH, Minn.-- As beaches and boat launches in Duluth get busy this Labor Day weekend, the Duluth Fire Department is reminding everyone how to stay safe on the water. "We just want people to…
Goats and Yoga Help De-stress in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Experts say yoga and spending time with animals can help reduce stress. One Duluth group has been putting them together for a unique experience in Superior. Duluth Goat Yoga hoofed it to over…
Couple Opens Yard to Renaissance Festival Vendors
DULUTH, Minn.-- As many of the area's conventions and festivals have been canceled due to the pandemic, one Duluth couple is giving some special vendors a chance to work and sell their magic. The Meier’s…
Fireworks Light Up Two Harbors Sky
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - The North Shore of Minnesota was aglow on Saturday evening during fireworks in Two Harbors. They blasted off over the Agate Bay and were one of the few fireworks that happened…
Hundreds Celebrate Opening of Iron River's "Across the Pond" Veterans Park
IRON RIVER, Wis. - Hundreds came out to see the cutting of the ribbon at the brand new Across the Pond Veterans Park on Saturday after five years in development. Five years ago…
Howie's Mud Bog Coming to Finlayson This Weekend
FINLAYSON, Minn. - Howie's Mud Bog is open and ready to get some vehicles dirty. The event attracts people with all different types of mega trucks and four-wheelers to jump through the mud bog.…
Duluth Campgrounds Fill Up for Labor Day Weekend
DULUTH, Minn.-- As the summer winds down, it looks to be another busy Labor Day weekend for the campgrounds in Duluth. For many, Labor Day weekend symbolizes the end of summer. With the pandemic…
Iron Range Community Honors 15-Year-Old Alaric Lamke
VIRGINIA, Minn. - The Iron Range community is mourning the loss of one of their own as they prepare to say a final farewell Saturday, Sept. 5. On Saturday, Aug. 29, in the…
Labor Day Gas Prices May Hit Lowest Since 2004
DULUTH, Minn. - Gas prices may be the lowest they've been in over a decade just in time for those Labor Day travelers. According to Gas Buddy, fuel prices during Labor Day are expected…
Health Officials Reminding Folks Of The Potential COVID-19 Risks During Labor Day
DULUTH, Minn. -- Although celebrating the Labor Day holiday is often a way to take a break and say goodbye to summer, St. Louis County health officials are urging folks to use caution when…
Labor Day Travelers Still Find A Way To Celebrate
DULUTH, Minn. - Labor day may feel a little different this year, but many travelers across the Northland are looking to celebrate the best way they know how. I'm going to hang out with some…
Lyft and Taxi Drivers Face the Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - Transportation has changed dramatically because of the pandemic, and this doesn't exclude ride-sharing apps like Lyft and taxi companies. From one destination to the next, the way people have traveled has changed…
DECC Gets Ready For Donald Trump Jr. Visit
DULUTH, Minn. - The president's son Donald Trump Jr. is coming to the DECC next Wednesday for a "Make America Great Again" event. The facility is preparing to make sure everyone is safe while attending…
UMD Freshman Reacts to Delays with Move-in
DULUTH, Minn. - Colleges are implementing different procedures to establish safety and freshmen are responding with their thoughts. At UMD, students' move-in day has been pushed back two weeks from the original date until…
Minnesota Starts Paying $300 a Week Unemployment Boost
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota started paying the $300 a week boost in unemployment benefits to laid-off workers Friday. The payments are backdated, meaning people who were laid off from late July through late August will get up to five…
Kamala Harris, Mike Pence to Both Be in Wisconsin on Monday
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris is scheduled to make her first campaign appearance in battleground Wisconsin on Labor Day in Milwaukee, while Vice President Mike Pence was headed to western Wisconsin. The dual appearances by Pence…
Kanye West Lawsuit Over November Ballot Stays in State Court
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Rapper Kanye West’s lawsuit demanding election officials place him on Wisconsin’s presidential ballot in November will remain in state court. U.S. District Judge William Griesbach decided late Thursday to keep the matter in state court,…
Midday Update 9-4-20
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Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, September 4
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 78,966 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 10 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,847 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,558,831 tests have…
