CHISHOLM, Minn. — The 138th St. Louis County Fair is happening this week in Chisholm- otherwise known as the five best days of summer. This year there is everything from horse shows, laser tag, animal demonstrations, and even a car show. Families bring their kids for all sorts of reasons. Whether it’s to teach them about livestock or have fun…
PROCTOR, Minn. — The Midsummer Night of Mayhem started as a fun idea between friends, and it has now grown to become a crazy night people look forward to year round. “When we first started it, it started with a good idea with a few group of guys and it just got out to this big thing, and it just keeps…
DULUTH, Minn. — Second-degree murder charges along with two other felony charges have been filed against the men who allegedly fired the shots that killed 19-year-old Paris Allen and injured another in Duluth on Wednesday. The two men are identified as 21-year-old Sanussi Bangoura and 25-year-old Brandon Williams-Gillard. They each face the same three charges: Aid & Abet Murder…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Recreational marijuana became legal on Tuesday, Aug. 1, in Minnesota. The legislation allows Minnesotans 21 and older to possess and use certain amounts of cannabis and cannabis products. Aug. 1 marked the following steps in Minnesota’s legalization rollout: Full decriminalization, which allows for legal adult-use cannabis possession, consumption, and home grow. Labelers and retailers may begin selling cannabis seed Minnesota…
9 p.m. coverage of the fatal Duluth shootings: Duluth home hit by multiple bullets: UPDATE (August 4, 12:20 p.m.) — The Duluth Police Department have released the name of the 19-year-old man who died after being shot in Duluth on Wednesday. The name of the victim is Paris Allen, of Duluth. Duluth Police say their thoughts and prayers go out…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Thomas the Tank Engine is officially back on the tracks this summer for some fun. It is a 20-minute train ride with opportunities to see live magic shows, play some mini golf, bounce on inflatables, and even take an extra ride with Percy. This year Thomas is stationed in Two Harbors August 4 through the 6,…
DULUTH, Minn. — An opportunity to learn about the smallest organisms in Lake Superior. Friday marks Science on Deck’s 10th year. Scientists have once again opened the Research Vessel Blue Heron to the public. They are working to understand the effects of climate change in freshwater large lakes. Since Minnesota is in a drought and temperatures are rising, they want…
SUPERIOR, WI. — On Thursday, August 10, Operation K-9 returns to Superior for its ninth year to raise funds for the Northland Law Enforcement K-9 Foundation and shed light on the work these animals do with local law enforcement agencies. Board Member of the Northland K-9 Foundation Dana Kazel joined FOX21 live on the morning newscast Fri. August 4 to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Demolition is underway in Superior to make way for the city’s first Noodles & Company restaurant. Crews were out Thursday continuing to remove what’s left of the former Huntington Bank building on the 1600 block of Belknap Street, which is between the Superior Public Library and Hardee’s. The city confirms Noodles & Company will open sometime in…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Two young girls are fundraising the best way they know how, with lemonade. The lemonade stand is in honor of Superior Officer Nicholas Eastman’s daughter, Hailey, who died suddenly of an undiagnosed cardiac condition in January. His retired K-9 passed away just a day after. The girls behind the stand are Chloe and Kim — also known…
PROCTOR, Minn. — Saturday is the night where the buses hit the race track in Proctor to create some mayhem. The Midsummer Night of Mayhem is back at Halvor Lines Speedway this weekend. They get into all kinds of fun during the event, from the popular bus races, backward racing and a lot more. The racers are gearing for Saturday…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday to trying to overturn the results of his 2020 presidential election loss, answering for the first time to federal charges that accuse him of orchestrating a brazen and ultimately failed attempt to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power. Trump appeared before a magistrate judge in Washington’s federal courthouse two days after being…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s Best Bread is teaming up with different breweries and cideries in the area to make some fun concoctions. The drinks are based on different treats at Duluth’s Best Bread. Around 8 or 9 different locations have partnered with the bread company. Wednesday they are launching a gooey Caramel Roll Brown Ale with Canal Park Brewing Company….
WASHINGTON (FOX9) – President Donald Trump has landed in Washington, D.C. and will soon be on his way to court to be arraigned on federal charges in connection to his claims of election fraud and attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. It’s a historic day that will set the former president squarely between two significant landmarks from his…
DULUTH, Minn. — Students from all over the northland gathered in Duluth Wednesday to learn all things medicine. It was the annual Scrubs Camp hosted by UMD’s Medical School and College of Pharmacy. High school students were introduced to all kinds of career opportunities in health sciences. They even got to check out lab equipment such as microscopes, surgery tools,…
BAYFIELD, Wis. — A man is dead after being hit by a Bayfield Police Department squad car Wednesday night. The Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office says it happened at 10:21 p.m. on State Trunk Highway 13 at West Bresette Hill Road. Authorities say deputies responded after the collision happened and found the pedestrian dead. The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The former Treasurer for the Hermantown Parent Teacher Organization has been charged with seven felonies for allegedly stealing more than $100 thousand dollars. 43-year-old Trista Irene Swanson allegedly stole $103,017 between 2109 and 2022. Charges say she wrote checks to herself, used the PTO’s debit card, and made unauthorized personal purchases. The statement of probable cause states…
DULUTH, Minn. — Next Tuesday, the Duluth Primary Election will be taking place to finalize the candidates that will appear on the November general election ballot. Two mayoral candidates filed their Campaign Financial Reports that list contributions and expenditures through July. Roger Reinert’s campaign reports that it has raised nearly $47 thousand dollars. While current mayor Emily Larson’s campaign says…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth TMS offers an FDA approved, non-invasive way to treat depression when medications fall short. Firstly, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation or TMS therapy uses strong, magnetic pulses to stimulate a localized region of the brain. According to Duluth TMS, this creates a clinical benefit without medication side-effects. As Duluth TMS explained, healthy brain function then returns over the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Airport Authority is breaking ground on the first hangar built in 25 years. The 5 bay ranch hangar will be fully furnished and include heating. It is a $1.8 million project offering space to private aircraft owners or a coalition of owners. The executive director says it’s all part of their plan to support the…
Erik Reinertsen DULUTH, Minn. — An Esko man is accused of drinking and driving before hitting a motorcyclist on Lake Avenue over I-35 Saturday evening. The criminal complaint says Erik Reinertsen, 34, was driving his truck from Canal Park to the I-35 southbound ramp when he struck the motorcyclist who was thrown into a concrete barrier. The unidentified victim suffered…
DULUTH, Minn. – After purchasing the Electric Fetus building in downtown, Anchor’s End Tattoo says they’re excited to open. Anchor’s End opened downtown officially on Monday. Artists say that since the location became available, they thought about purchasing the space. But now getting to the point of opening, the Anchor’s End crew had to put in a lot of work…
(AP) — Most taxpayers will be able to digitally submit a slew of tax documents and other communications to the IRS next filing season as the agency aims to go completely paperless by 2025. The effort to reduce the exorbitant load of paperwork that has plagued the agency — dubbed the “paperless processing initiative” — was announced Wednesday by Treasury Secretary Janet…
(FOX 9) — The Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $1.25 billion after no one beat the odds Tuesday night and won the massive lottery prize. The winning numbers drawn were: 8, 24, 30, 45, 61 and the yellow ball: 12. No one has won the Mega Millions jackpot since April 18, allowing it to grow larger and larger….
FINLAND, Minn. — The Tori Finnish Marketplace & Music Fest is set to return to Finland MN Heritage Site on Sat. August 12 (10:00 am – 5:00 pm.) Finland MN Historical Society Executive Director Julie Luchsinger and featured event Duluth Goat Yoga Owner Angela Abernathy, along with her crew, joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about the event…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Seven days after a violent road-rage attack of a 73-year-old man in Hermantown, the police department released its first news release Tuesday on the incident because the department says the investigation is now complete. Aug. 1 press release The release did not mention the suspect’s name, sex or age. It also did not say anything about the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Public Schools just made a $600,000 purchase that’s aimed to centralize the community and Duluth area schools. Duluth Public Schools just purchased the Duluth News Tribune building in downtown Duluth. Duluth Public Schools Superintendent John Magas says that they’re excited for the new space as it allows them to sell previous buildings that are currently used…
DULUTH, Minn.–Scattered around Duluth, first responders and the community gathered for National Night Out, celebrating neighborhood camaraderie and police-community partnerships. “I think we do a really good job at staying involved and connected to our community,” said Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa. “Really glad to see all of our staff out here along with all of our community members, different…
DULUTH, MINN. — For the past five years, Craig Sutherland has been selling both CBD and THC products made from Hemp, at his stores in Duluth and Superior. Hemp-based products have been legal nationwide since 2018. Sutherland says Minnesota’s new marijuana law has caused some confusion for many of the people who visited his Duluth store on Tuesday. “Well, everyone thinks…
(AP) — Donald Trump was charged Tuesday in a Justice Department investigation into his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, a frantic but ultimately failed endeavor that culminated in the violent riot by his supporters at the U.S. Capitol. The indictment, the third criminal case brought against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White…
MINNESOTA — Enbridge is partnering with a conservation non-profit to create a new grant program in support of the Line 5 Segment Relocation Project. It is a 2 year $500,000 Ecofootprint Grant Program. The new grants will focus on these priorities: Improving and/or protecting surface water and/or groundwater quality in watersheds crossed by project. Advancing research and science related to…
WHITE EARTH, Minn. (AP) — At least two tribal nations are expected to open Minnesota’s first recreational marijuana dispensaries in August as recreational marijuana becomes legal to possess and grow in the state on Tuesday. Following a council vote on Friday, the White Earth Nation in northwestern Minnesota legalized recreational cannabis and will begin selling it sometime in the first…
DULUTH, Minn. — “The big concern for us is the driving component of this, but we know people have utilized marijuana in the past while they were driving, even before it was legal to possess it,” said Chief Mike Ceynowa, Duluth Police Department. August 1st, Minnesota officially becomes the 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and over….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The largest fair in the Twin Ports area begins Tuesday. By Tuesday evening, 21 acres in Douglas County will have transformed into the Head of the Lakes Fair. Fair organizers want to provide excitement and entertainment that everyone can enjoy and have even added to their line up from last year. Midwest All Stars and the Lumberjack…
MINNESOTA — Starting August 1 Memorial Blood Centers is offering people a free or discounted drink when they donate. It is all part of the annual “Pint for a Pint” campaign and features local breweries such as Bent Paddle Brewing and Castle Danger Brewery. According to a press release the annual campaign hopes to draw in donors during the summer…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Adults in Minnesota can now legally possess and grow recreational marijuana. Here’s everything you need to know. Who can use marijuana in Minnesota? Adults 21 and older can possess and travel within Minnesota’s borders with 2 ounces of cannabis flower, 8 grams of concentrate, and 900 milligrams worth of THC-containing edible products (gummies, seltzers). Meanwhile, they can have 2 pounds of cannabis…
DULUTH, Minn. — We may not have lions and tigers, but we sure have black bears here in the northland. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources weighs in on how the species is doing this season, along with rates of human/bear conflict. “We thought we were in for quite a long summer for lots of human bear conflict,” said MN…
DULUTH, Minn. — Charges have been dropped against a man accused of cutting up a member of the Superior Youth Organization during a game last week, according to the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office. The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. July 20 in a wooded area near the Hayes Court Complex baseball fields. The victim said he heard what sounded…
DULUTH, Minn. — By taking a casual stroll down Greysolon Ave. there’s a yard filled with sculptures that draw the eyes of neighbors and passersby.Behind these intricate sculptures, lies an artist who’s journey into the art world is anything other than ordinary. “Sometimes it’s like magic,” said Wilmer Roballo, the artist behind Duluth Driftwood Art. “Sometimes I feel the attraction…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Fire Department’s Marine 19 emergency vessel was dispatched Monday afternoon to help a person experiencing a medical emergency along Lake Superior. Marine 19 arriving into ship canal with patient The location was not easily accessible — about 1,000 yards east of Leif Erikson Park, according to a news release. Firefighters first arrived by the Rose…
DURAND TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A 13-year-old girl died while swimming in a lake about 10 miles north of Bemidji Sunday evening. The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office says the report came in at 5:02 p.m. of a missing girl in Lake Julia. Authorities say the girl had just removed her life jacket and was on the ladder of the pontoon before…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian whose character Pee-wee Herman became a cultural phenomenon through films and TV shows, has died. He was 70. Reubens died Sunday night after a six-year struggle with cancer that he did not make public, his publicist said in a statement. “Please accept my apology for not going public with what…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Institutes of Health is beginning a handful of studies to test possible treatments for long COVID, an anxiously awaited step in U.S. efforts against the mysterious condition that afflicts millions. Monday’s announcement from the NIH’s $1.15 billion RECOVER project comes amid frustration from patients who’ve struggled for months or even years with sometimes-disabling health problems — with…
ATLANTA (AP) — A new reactor at a nuclear power plant in Georgia has entered commercial operation, becoming the first new American reactor built from scratch in decades. Georgia Power Co. announced Monday that Unit 3 at Plant Vogtle, southeast of Augusta, has completed testing and is now sending power to the grid reliably. At its full output of 1,100 megawatts…
DULUTH, Minn.–If you’re looking for something to do on a lazy Sunday afternoon, the Duluth Depot was the spot to be. From chess, to puzzles, and even Settlers of Catan, people could play a board game of their choice and duke it out all for fun. Board games ranged from a variety of age levels, making this event perfect for…
CLOQUET, Minn.–Summer is the time for fresh fruit and vegetables. And if you’re a blueberry fan, the time has come to go ahead and pick your own at Blackbird and Blueberries in Cloquet. Saturday was the first day enough of the berries were ripe to have people get their fill. “It’s an annual rite of passage for some. I have…
DULUTH, Minn.–It’s been three years since visitors have been able to take a train journey along the St. Louis River on the Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad, also known as the Duluth River Train. Now that the pandemic has passed and the railroad has been able to lease an engine while their engine is in the shop–it was time for…
DULUTH, Minn.—“It’s a big deal. I feel honored that I get to participate and that our community has this new hospital. I’ve been treated very well here so I’m excited,” said first St. Mary’s Medical Center patient Bethany Johnson. After 4 years, Essentia’s Health opened St. Mary’s Medical Center is welcoming their patients over from their legacy building, with new…
COOK, Minn.–Early Sunday Morning just before 3 a.m., the St. Louis County 911 dispatchers were notified of a “severe crash” by Apple crash detection. First responders responded to the incident at the intersection of Vermillion Dr. and 2nd St. SE within the city limits of Cook, where a vehicle crashed after crossing over railroad tracks at high speed. According to…
DULUTH, Minn.–Just north of Duluth, another crash was reported Saturday involving a motorcyclist. At around 7:19 p.m., Pequaywan Area First Responders and St. Louis County Sheriff’s Volunteer Rescue Squad say that they were tipped via Apple crash detection of a crash on Pequaywan Lake Road. Upon arrival, first responders say that another motorists reported that he had come upon a…
