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Duluth's Haunted Ship Ready to Scare

DULUTH, Minn. -- The DECC's Haunted Ship officially opens for scary tours Thursday night in Duluth. The Haunted Ship VIP experience is expanding this year with food trucks and other fun activities along Harbor…

Burned Down Papa Charlie's At Lutsen Mountains Begins Rebuild

LUSTEN, Minn.-- More than a year after fire gutted a beloved restaurant and bar at Lutsen Mountains, construction to rebuild is about to begin. It was the morning of June 24, 2023, when those…

NTSB Releases Final Report On Fatal 2023 Cirrus Crash In Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report involving a Cirrus plane crash in Duluth that killed one of the aircraft company's longtime employees. David…

Catalyst Content Festival Returns to Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Catalyst Content Festival is back and bigger than ever. The festival is hosted by the Catalyst Story Institute, which works with local film organizations to showcase the work of writers, producers…

Students Lace Up Shoes for "Walk to School Day"

DULUTH, Minn. -- For many years, Congdon Park Elementary has participated in National Walk to School Day, which takes place the first Wednesday of October. Students and families were encouraged to walk to…

Twin Cotton-Top Tamarins Born at Lake Superior Zoo

DULUTH, Minn. -- A pair of critically endangered animals have been born at the Lake Superior Zoo. The cotton-top tamarin twins were born on Sept. 15. These types of…

St. Francis Apartments Celebrates 3 Years of Housing Seniors In Need

DULUTH, Minn. -- Chum is celebrating the three-year anniversary of St. Francis Apartments. The apartments house seniors who have experienced long periods of homelessness. They connect their tenants to resources such as primary healthcare…

Island Lake Resident Discovers Freshwater Jellyfish

ISLAND LAKE, Minn. -- Being at the cabin in Northern Minnesota, you can expect all sorts of wildlife. You can find, deer, fish, racoons and eagles. But what about freshwater jellyfish? This rare sighting…

Udac Kicks off 'Include Exhibit' in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- October is National Disability Employment awareness month. And Udac in Duluth is peeling back the history of discrimination among those with special needs. An open house at Udac is bringing awareness…

Heli-Color: Aerial Tours Showcase Duluth's Fall Foliage

Duluth, Minn. — As autumn settles in, cooler temperatures and vibrant fall colors transform the region. In Duluth, a local helicopter company is seizing the opportunity to showcase the stunning scenery through aerial tours. Fox 21’s Maria Vollom takes us…

KYN: Studio Cafe Emphasizes Creative Potential

DULUTH, Minn.-- Coffee shop owner Pete Pascente said that being creative is a deep-rooted trait, that needs to be explored. What used to be Dream Cloud Coffee Roasters, became an opportunity for new potential…

2nd Annual Women in Leadership Conference

DULUTH, Minn.-- Folks gathered on Monday to highlight topics of feminism, leadership, and equality at the DECC. For the 2nd annual Women in Leadership Conference folks were able to participate in workshops and…

Duluth Police Department Participates In Pink Patch Project Campaign For 4th Year

DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Police Officers will be sporting pink patches on their uniforms during the month of October. This is the departments 4th consecutive year of participating in the annual public awareness campaign, The Pink Patch Project. DPD has…

Walz And Vance Will Meet In Their First And Possibly Only Vice Presidential Debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tim Walz and JD Vance will meet for their first and possibly only vice presidential debate Tuesday, in what could be the last debate for both campaigns to argue their case before the election. The debate in New York hosted by CBS…

Duluth Mayor Comm. Team Mum On Internal Review Process; 3 Of 9 Councilors Respond

DULUTH, Minn. -- There were still unanswered questions Monday from Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert's communication team and most city councilors about an internal review involving the mayor's girlfriend and former campaign manager directly handling city…

Senator Takes Issue of Rural EMS to D.C.

DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota lawmakers in Washington last week, drew attention to improving Emergency Medical Services across the state. Meeting with White House officials and congressional delegations, a task force of state politicians…

Essentia Encourages Preparation Before Flu Season

DULUTH, Minn. - It's that time of year again, as the temperature begins to drop, the likelihood of catching a seasonal illness goes up. Essentia Health is encouraging everyone six months and older to…

Murder Sentence for 2022 Duluth Shooting

DULUTH, Minn. - A 19-year-old Duluth man has been sentenced to 27.5 years in prison today. Corey Devon Young was sentenced for the July 2022 shooting of 17-year-old Xzavier Aubid-St. Clair near East…

Pete Rose, Baseball’s Banned Hits Leader, Has Died at Age 83

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Rose, baseball’s career hits leader and fallen idol who undermined his historic achievements and Hall of Fame dreams by gambling on the game he loved and once embodied, has died. He was 83. Stephanie Wheatley,…

Supplies Rushed To Communities Isolated By Helene As Death Toll Passes 100

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Desperate residents isolated by washed out roads and the lack of power and cellular service in western North Carolina lined up for fresh water Monday, days after Hurricane Helene ripped through the Southeastern U.S. and killed more than…

Multiple Injuries After Vehicle Struck Participants at Event in Hackensack

HACKENSACK, Minn. -- Multiple people were injured on Saturday after a vehicle struck them and a tent at an event in downtown Hackensack. The Cass County Sheriff's Office says at 3:37 p.m. a report came in of an 80-year-old man…

Coffee Conversation: UDAC Hosts "Include" Exhibit for National Disability Employment Awareness Month

DULUTH, Minn. -- In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Upper-Duluth Area Coalition (UDAC) will hold an "Include" Exhibit Tuesday, October 1, from 10 AM to noon. Karen Herman, Executive Director of UDAC, expressed enthusiasm for the event…

One Dead After Two-Vehicle Accident, Crash Under Investigation

MAPLE TOWNSHIP, Minn. -- A fatal crash is under investigation after one person died in a two-vehicle accident Saturday. The Cass County Sheriff's Office says the report came in at 5:03 p.m. on County Road 1 near the intersection of…

Drummond High School Choir Shares Concert Stage With Foreigner

DULUTH, Minn. - A small Northland choir got the chance to share the stage with Rock n' Roll legends. The band Foreigner held a concert Friday at AMSOIL Arena, as part of their…

Juice Pharm Hosts Clothing Swap

DULUTH, Minn. - There were some juicy deals at Juice Pharm Sunday. The smoothie restaurant hosting a fall clothing swap, with styles old and new-to-you! They say that clothing swaps and buying…

Kris Kristofferson, Singer-Songwriter & Actor, Dies at 88

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough charisma who became a country music superstar and A-list Hollywood actor, has died. Kristofferson died at his home on Maui, Hawaii on Saturday, family spokeswoman…