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Rice Lake Road Corridor Project Begins in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- After a decade of planning nearly $35 million has been secured for the Rice Lake Road Corridor Project. The money is coming from federal and state governments. The Rice Lake…

Arson Attacks Paralyze French High-Speed Rail Network Hours Before Start Of Olympics

PARIS (AP) — France’s high-speed rail network was hit Friday with widespread and “criminal” acts of vandalism including arson attacks, paralyzing travel to Paris from across the rest of France and Europe, and thwarting Olympic athletes from travel, only hours…

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support

ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats. The endorsement, announced…

8-Year-Old Boy Struck by a Truck in Ely

ELY, Minn. -- An 8-year-old boy was struck by a truck while crossing the street in Ely. His injuries are non-life-threatening. The Minnesota State Patrol reported that the boy was in the crosswalk at the intersection of Highway 169 and…

Two Separate Fires Thursday in the City of Superior

SUPERIOR, WI. -- On July 25th, the Superior Fire Department responded to two separate fires in the City of Superior. At 11:26 pm, crews were dispatched to a large commercial building at 5401 Oakes Ave,…

Bellisio's Recognized for Superb Wine Selection for Last 25 Years

DULUTH, Minn. -- Since opening 25-years ago, Bellisio's Italian Restaurant has been selected "Best of Award of Excellence" for their superb dining experience by Wine Spectator. Every year Wine Spectator carefully selects the best of…

CASDA Hosts 12th Annual Socks for Survivors Golf Scramble

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- CASDA held their 12th annual Socks for Survivors Golf Scramble Thursday. The tournament was held at Nemadji Golf course in Superior. This is one of their two main fundraising events…

Community Celebration for 34th Americans with Disabilities Act Anniversary

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- An event in Superior showed how our community helps individuals with disabilities. There were lots to celebrate Tuesday afternoon with the 34th Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary. Guests had the opportunity…

One Dead After Early Morning Fire in Duluth Apartment

DULUTH, Minn. -- One person is dead after an early morning fire that happened in Duluth. The Duluth Fire Department says the call came in just before 2:30 a.m. Thursday on the 600 block of 47th Avenue East. Fire crews…

Biden Delivers Solemn Call To Defend Democracy As He Lays Out Reasons For Quitting Race

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday delivered a solemn call to voters to defend the country's democracy as he laid out in an Oval Office address his decision to drop his bid…

Summer Produce is Ready at the Superior Downtown Farmers Market

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The Superior Downtown Farmers Market is going strong as we hit the halfway point of summer. The market features produce such as eggs and veggies. There are also homemade baked goods, maple syrup and other seasonal items.…

Ovarian Cancer Survivors Go On a Shopping Spree at Maurices

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance partnered with Duluth-based Maurices to bring ovarian cancer survivors on a shopping spree. Maurices brought local ovarian cancer survivors on a special shopping trip at its downtown…

FinnFest Kicks Off Festivities With Floorball

DULUTH, Minn.-- FinnFest began by introducing an exciting sport to their lineup of activities. Duluth is gearing up for a weekend filled with making connections, learning and teaching about the Nordic culture, and lots of Floorball. For the first time,…

Knowing Your Neighbor: Food Truck Brings Korean Flavors to Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.-- A love for Korean cooking, and a desire to share it with others. That's what Go Sunhee had in mind when moving to the states from South Korea just under a…

Essentia Health Introduces New Surgical Robots

DULUTH, Minn. -- Essentia Health held an event for the community to meet their new surgical robots. Four different robots were on display. Each of them provides a minimally invasive surgery that reduces both…

Kids Discover Fossils, and A Passion for Science

CHISHOLM, Minn.-- Believe it or not, you can find shark teeth in the state of Minnesota. Kids are digging up those fossils, all while learning the ways of being a paleontologist. There are many…

Coffee Conversation: Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival Returns July 25-28

HOYT LAKES. Minn. -- The 69th annual Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival will take place Thursday, July 25, through Sunday, July 28. Organizers Nikki Swanson and Cherie Grams, Queen Allie Lamppa, and Splash the new mascot joined Fox 21 on the…

Int'l Falls: Widespread Vandalism at Forest Hill Cemetery

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. -- Vandalism at Forest Hill Cemetery has left widespread damage to several gravesites across the burial ground. Over 30 headstones were tipped over and multiple statues and other items damaged or destroyed.…

Remembering Duluth's Portia Johnson; Civil Rights Advocate, Educator, Mother

DULUTH, Minn. -- Longtime Duluth activist Portia Johnson died over the weekend at the age of 88. Tuesday afternoon, family members, friends, and community members gathered for a special ribbon cutting extending Portia Johnson…

DECC Arena Struggles To Stay Cool During Recent Harbor Monsters Games

DULUTH, Minn. -- It's been a hot, steamy and humid summer the past few weekends, which has been nice for beachgoers, but not so nice for the Harbor Monsters and their fans after the air…

Duluth Park & Recreational Staff Recognized for Engaging Youth Bike Program

DULUTH, Minn. -- A Duluth youth bike program was recently recognized for their efforts of getting kids outdoors and enjoying the local parks and trails system. Duluth Parks and Recreation was awarded the Award…

Donald Trump, JD Vance to Hold Rally in St. Cloud this Weekend

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KMSP FOX 9) -- Former President Donald Trump and vice presidential nominee JD Vance are holding a rally in St. Cloud on Saturday. In a press release on Tuesday, the Trump campaign announced Trump and Vance will…

FinnFest Back at the DECC

DULUTH, Minn. -- A 5-day event showcasing the Finnish culture starts Wednesday in Duluth. FinnFest is all about bringing people together and celebrating the Nordic heritage. The event features cultural food such as salmon soup…

Stuff the Bus Offers a Busload of Support for Students

DULUTH, Minn. -- Students are getting a busload of support from local businesses and the public through the annual Stuff the Bus project. The goal is to gather school supplies to ease the…

4-H Hosts First Ever Puppet Camp at the Duluth Depot

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Depot is hosting some puppet-masters in the making this week. 4-H Duluth, in collaboration with the Depot is holding its first ever puppet camp. It's a week-long program that…

Secret Service Director Resigns after Assassination Attempt Against Donald Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The director of the Secret Service said Tuesday she’s resigning following the assassination attempt against ex-President Donald Trump that unleashed intensifying outcry about how the agency tasked with protecting current and former presidents could fail in its core mission.…