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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.…

What You Need to Know About Minnesota's New Child Passenger Safety Laws

DULUTH, Minn. -- Starting August 1, there's new ways for children to be safe while riding in vehicles. The new "5 Step Test" aims for child safety. Children must…

Veterans Experience Boundary Waters Getaway

SUPERIOR Wi. -- Veterans are taking a nature trip to celebrate serving our country. A handful of veterans are heading out on a weeklong getaway to the Boundary Waters in Ely. The participants will do activities such as fishing, canoeing,…

Grant Funded Shopping Spree for Boys and Girls Club of the Northland

DULUTH, Minn.-- School will be in full swing soon enough. And one local organization received a grant for that special time of year. The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland paired up with Kohl's to help them with school…

17th Annual Reggae and World Music Festival Takes Place in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth's Bayfront Festival Park was full of dancing, culture, and connecting on Saturday. It was all part of the 17th Annual Reggae and World Music Festival. More than a half-dozen artists…

Chisholm Armory Hosts Open House For Community

CHISHOLM, Minn. -- There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes of the Army National Guard. On Saturday, Military members at the Chisholm Armory had the opportunity to show the community what…

Coffee Conversation: Father/Son Duo Visit Uganda for a Music Cultural Exchange

SUPERIOR, Wisconsin/UGANDA, East Africa. -- Father-son duo travel to Uganda for four weeks of cultural exchange through music and dance experiences. University of Wisconsin-Superior Student Seth Gudmunsen and his father Shawn Gudmunsen, who is the architect of the project and…

Coffee Conversation: Duluth Community Service Centers Speak On Proposed Ordinance Plan

DULUTH, Minn. -- Community service centers weigh-in on the recently proposed ordinance amendments to curb non-violent crimes in the City of Duluth. Damiano Center Executive Director Seth Currier and Union Gospel Mission Executive Director Katie Hagglund joined Fox 21 on…

Pedestrian Dead, Another Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle Near Coleraine

COLERAINE, Minn. – One person is dead and another is critically injured after being struck by a vehicle early Monday morning. The incident happened around 1:15 a.m. on Highway 169 near Coleraine in Itasca County. According to the report, a…

Police: Victim Of Duluth Stabbing 'Uncooperative'

DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth police are investigating a stabbing that they say involves an uncooperative victim. The stabbing happened Friday night in the area of the 100 block of East 4th Street. Officers made contact with the victim who received…

President Joe Biden Drops Out Of 2024 Race

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election.…

Update: Coast Guard Clears 'Vista Star' For Operation After Striking Breakwater

6:15 p.m. update: After the Vista Star struck a breakwater wall in the Wisconsin Entry to the Duluth-Superior harbor late Saturday evening, the Coast Guard inspected the hull of the boat Sunday evening and…

How a faulty CrowdStrike update crashed computers around the world

The Associated Press.,-- Airlines, banks, hospitals and other risk-averse organizations around the world chose cybersecurity company CrowdStrike to protect their computer systems from hackers and data breaches. But all it took was one faulty CrowdStrike software update to cause global disruptions Friday…