(FOX 9) – More than a year after hearing oral arguments, the Minnesota Supreme Court has reached a decision on a highly anticipated case regarding voting rights for convicted felons. On Wednesday, the state’s highest court published its opinion, declining to overturn a Minnesota law (Minnesota Statute 609.165) that bars felons from voting while they’re on parole or probation, essentially leaving the decision to the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Former police officer, now country artist, Frank Ray is set to perform at AMSOIL Arena alongside popular band Old Dominion. Country music band Old Dominion is bringing its “No Bad Vibes” tour to the AMSOIL this weekend (2/18) with opening acts Kassi Ashton, Grelan James, and Frank Ray also taking to the stage. Frank Ray started the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Jazzy Classy Queery will showcase all things jazz and soul music, glamour, performances, art and luxury in the Minnesota Ballet’s Studio Four at the Duluth Depot. Diona Johnson and Josh Nickila will be performing with their band, AfroGeode and the Gemstones. The two joined us on Wednesday to talk about the event. Johnson and Nickila played an…
DULUTH, Minn. — St. Luke’s is celebrating the opening of a new multi-million-dollar OB-GYN clinic and lab in Downtown Duluth. The $5.2 million renovation project involved a total renovation of the third floor of the hospital’s Lakeview Building. Which is on the corner of 10th Avenue East and Superior Street. The new space is double the size of the old…
School Closings & Delays NORTHLAND — School delays and closings. (2/15) Ashland School District: Closed, No evening activities. South Shore School District: Closed Solon Springs Schools: Closed Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, School Closings
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) provided new details Tuesday from the U.S. Military involving the 148th Fighter Wing’s involvement in shooting down one of three mysterious objects recently spotted up above. “Today at our classified briefing, the Joint Chiefs and other military members specifically acknowledged the Minnesota National Guard and the Duluth airman who shot down the object over Lake…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Residents voted Tuesday in a special primary election for mayor of Two Harbors. Former mayor and current council vice president, Robin Glaser, got the most votes at 289. Lew Conner came in second with 194 votes. Jay Cole got 15 votes and Jillouise Simonson got 10. Glasser and Conner will not head to a special election…
Clint Franklin Massie DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth-area man is accused of sexually assaulting at least two children, and the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office believes more victims have yet to come forward. Clint Massie, 48, is charged with four counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving young girls. The investigation started in January after a woman came forward with…
Tuesday was a day of remembering and honoring for the Native American community. Specifically, it was a day focused on indigenous women who have been murdered or are missing. The day began at the Robert Powless Cultural Center. A cross-section of groups and people gathered to talk about the issue, remember those who are gone, and to unite in going…
Eveleth, Minn. — In January Ida Rukavina was appointed by Governor Walz as commissioner of the IRRRB. The name is familiar, because her father was Tom Rukavina, a state legislator for 26 years and who was known as an Iron Range Champion. One of IRRRB’s roles is to help diversify industry on the range. That will bring in more people…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The three still-unidentified aerial objects shot down by the U.S. in the past week likely had merely a “benign purpose,” the White House acknowledged Tuesday, drawing a distinction between them and the massive Chinese balloon that earlier traversed the U.S. with a suspected goal of surveillance. “The intelligence community is considering as a leading explanation that these could just…
(FOX 9) – Former Vice president Mike Pence will travel to Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Wednesday. According to an announcement, Pence will deliver remarks, “on defending parents’ rights and combatting the Radical Left’s indoctrination of children.” The speech will be given during oral arguments in Parents Defending Education v. Linn-Mar Community School District, which challenges a policy “designed to…
JINDERIS, Syria (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Tuesday that 35,418 people have died in Turkey as a result of last week’s earthquake, making it the deadliest such disaster since the country’s founding 100 years ago. Confirmed deaths passed those recorded from the massive Erzincan earthquake in 1939 that killed around 33,000 people. Erdogan said 105,505 people were…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you’re looking for something Valentine’s Day themed to eat Tuesday, a local pizza place in Duluth is offering some romance. Vitta Pizza, a Neapolitan Pizzeria is offering heart shaped pizza upon request. Vitta is offering these love themed meals at both of their locations in Canal Park and on West Central Entrance. Check out their menu…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador, announced her candidacy for president on Tuesday, becoming the first major challenger to former President Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination. The announcement, delivered in a tweeted video, marks an about-face for the ex-Trump Cabinet official, who said two years ago that she wouldn’t challenge her former boss for the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Monday, the Duluth City Council discussed whether to invest $165,000 into added security measures to the Tech Village ramp. That ramp is on the crossroads of East First Street and Lake Avenue. The prompt for added security funding stems from individuals’ mis-using the space for actions such as drug use and homeless encampment. The motion passed Monday…
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Police identified the 43-year-old man who killed three students and wounded five at Michigan State University, saying Tuesday that a tip from the public led to a confrontation with officers miles from campus where the gunman fatally shot himself. Investigators still were sorting out why Anthony McRae fired inside Berkey Hall and the MSU Union — a…
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Police say at least 5 people have been wounded in Michigan State University shooting, some are considered life-threatening. As of 10 p.m. Monday, the suspect was still at large. On Twitter, university police said there appeared to be only one suspect, described as a “short male with a mask” and still at large. “We are…
DULUTH, Minn.– The city of Duluth welcomed a new Community Relations Officer Monday. Breanna Ellison is in her new role as she fills the vacancy of previous relations officer. Ellison shadowed Mayor Emily Larson for her first official day, and said she is thrilled to get to work. With experience as a licensed teacher, community organizer and job counselor, Ellison…
DULUTH, Minn — With Valentine’s Day upon us, there are a lot of different places where you can find chocolate to buy for your sweetheart, but one place that may be a bit unconventional is the engineering building at UMD. With the help of faculty members, chemical engineering students have a lab set up where they are able to take…
DULUTH, Minn. — Monday, UMD students were at the Capitol in St. Paul to lobby on behalf of the University. Bulldog Lobby Day is an annual student led event where students advocate for the University’s legislative priorities. The issues students talked with legislators and staff members about included renovating and updating campus facilities, as well as funding for student scholarships….
DULUTH, Minn. – “We’ve had people knocking on our door here for many days, just many days,” Old Town Antiques and Books Owner, David Jouppi says. Old Town Antiques and Books is back open for business in Duluth after being forced out of their previous location last year at the historic Hotel Astoria building on East Superior Street. They were…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Monday defended the shootdowns of three unidentified objects in as many days even as it acknowledged that officials had no indication the objects were intended for surveillance in the same manner as the high-altitude Chinese balloon that traversed American airspace earlier this month. The three objects, including one shot down Sunday over Lake Huron, were traveling at…
The man who was in a standoff with police last week at Duluth’s Greysolon apartments has been charged. Alexander Jan Dougherty has been charged with six counts, including attempted murder against a police officer. The complaint says Dougherty was inside an apartment and would not come out. Officers said they could hear him yelling and screaming. The complaint says that…
PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE, Mich. — The body of the ice climber who disappeared after falling into the waters of Lake Superior has been found. 31-year-old James Bake of Gaylord, Michigan fell off a cliff while ice climbing at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on February 7. According to a press release, his body was found Sunday evening about 30…
WASHINGTON (Fox 9) – New federal data shared by U.S. health officials details “record-high levels” of violence, sadness, and suicide risk among American teenage girls and those in the LGBTQ+ community, calling schools a “vital lifeline” to help struggling young people. Data shared Monday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that nearly 3 in 5 U.S. teen girls —…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. fighter jet shot down an “unidentified object” over Lake Huron on Sunday on orders from President Joe Biden. It was the fourth such downing in eight days and the latest military strike in an extraordinary chain of events over U.S. airspace that Pentagon officials believe has no peacetime precedent. Part of the reason for the…
IRON RIVER, WI. — The Iron River Chamber of Commerce presents Northern Pines Sled Dog Race at the at the Northern Pines Golf Course and Event Center on Feb. 18, 2023. Musher siblings Talia (22) and Morgan Martens (16), along with sled dog Keisha, joined FOX21 on the morning show ahead of the race. There will be sprint and mid-distance races,…
DULUTH, Minn — If you have watched a sunrise or sunset during the late fall or winter months and wondered if the colors were brighter and more intense compared to the summer, you would be correct. There are a few things that influence the colors we see in the sky during a morning sunrise and evening sunset. The way sunlight…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Well, when you think of the Super Bowl, what kind of appetizers do you think of? Chicken wings of course! For one business in Superior called the Wide World of Wings this is a super week for business. They are offering a Super Bowl special of 50 wings for $42.50. As you might imagine, this is their…
DULUTH, Minn. — The weather was fantastic and the parking lot at Leif Erikson Park was packed with people taking the opportunity to enjoy the sunny day. People were out with their dogs, children, and even their lunch to welcome in the spring-like weather that we’re experiencing in the Northland. “Well, we’re out and about and it was lunchtime so…
DULUTH, Minn. –If you’re a fan of Disney music, the DECC was the place to be. Over 60 musicians of the Duluth Superior Symphony Youth Orchestra partnered with Itasca Strings Orchestra for its 58th Lollipop Concert “The Stories of Music”. Songs from classics like The Pirates of the Caribbean, the Little Mermaid, and Star Wars were performed by the youth…
TVs all across America were tuned in on Super Bowl Sunday, especially in bars. And of course that was the case here as well. We checked out who patrons at the Reef were routing for. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. –It may be super bowl Sunday, but I’m here at the Pilgrim Congregational Church where we’re having a “soup-er” bowl of our own. The Souper Bowl of Caring project started in Columbia, South Carolina by the Spring Valley Presbyterian Church’s youth group in 1990, which used the widely celebrated Super Bowl as an opportunity to relieve hunger locally….
Credit: AP GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Harrison Butker kicked a 27-yard field goal with 8 seconds left after Patrick Mahomes broke off a 26-yard run on a gimpy ankle, lifting the Kansas City Chiefs to a 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl. Mahomes limped off the field after aggravating a right ankle injury just before…
(FOX 9) – Governor Walz confirmed Sunday that members of the Air National Guard 148th Fighter Wing based out of Duluth, Minnesota shot down the flying object over Lake Huron. This was part of a federal mission, according to Walz. According to a senior U.S. defense official, the object shot down over Lake Huron was shot down at approximately 20,000 feet, FOX News…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police responded to a call about possible shots being fired on Sunday morning after a man was having a mental health crisis. It happened at 7:30 in the morning on the 300-block of West Fourth Street. The 20-year-old woman who called 911 said that her 23-year-old boyfriend had come home “in a manic state saying he…
Duluth, Minn. –There are contests and competitions for just about eerything these day. At the DECC t on SAturday teh Midwest Cubing Association held a competition with cubes, like Rubik’s Cube, but mush more difficult. There were 100 contestants signed up for this speed cubing event. The idea is to solve the cube puzzles as fast as possible. There are…
Duluth, Minn. — After five races, the Duluth Winter Trail Running Series comes to an end with the unique Frozen Four Hour run. This start and finish line was set at the Lester-Amity Chalet. Starting at: 9:00 Saturday morning 50 runners took off to hit the snowy trail. Each runner was required to run a five kilometer loop, but with…
DULUTH, Minn.– At the ice skating rink at Bayfront Festival Park, local artists collaborated to create a one of a kind art piece. Friends of the Light was put on by the Duluth Public Arts Commission and Parks and Recreation. Friday and Saturday night, projections were displayed on the side of the ice rink warming shack. The artists created the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Escape the Bong is back for its fifth year at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior. Escape the Bong V as they are calling it, features four unique and challenging rooms with themes like ‘Survive Your Parents Prom’, in Back to the Future fashion, and ‘The Hornet’s Nest’, which deals with a submarine. The…
PROCTOR, Minn. – Across the nation, those with special needs got to experience prom to the fullest with ‘Night to Shine’. Over at Proctor High, guests rolled up to the red carpet in limos. Upon arrival they were able to visit the flower station and then get crowned king and queen of the prom. After that guests could enjoy dinner,…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – St. Paul police say a 15-year-old student was fatally stabbed by another student at Harding High School on Friday. Authorities said the school followed its safety procedures and went into lockdown at approximately 11:45 a.m. Friday. Police were called to the school, and when they arrived, they found school staff members providing aid to a 15-year-old boy who had…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. military fighter jet shot down an unknown object flying off the northern coast of Alaska on Friday on orders from President Joe Biden, White House officials said. White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the object was downed because it was flying at about 40,000 feet (13,000 meters) and posed a “reasonable threat”…
INT’L FALLS, Minn. — More than 200 people came out to a town hall held in the city of International Falls regarding drug use in the borderland. New drug trends are surging across the country and Northeastern, MN is no exception. In efforts to prevent drug abuse, addiction, and death — local leaders, including a coalition known as Koochiching Area…
WALKER, Minn. — A snowmobile crash in Walker resulted in a 51-year-old man seriously injured. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says the accident happened just before midnight on Wednesday on the Paul Bunyan Trail. A man from Chaska was snowmobiling when he left the trail and hit trees. Authorities say he was treated on scene and taken to a hospital…
DULUTH, Minn. – It may be winter, but it’s never too early to start thinking about your garden. Over at the Duluth Folk School Thursday, a ‘How to Start Your Vegetable Garden’ class was held in collaboration with the Duluth Community Garden Program. The class talked about climates and crop plans, along with the right way to seed. Attendees also…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Loves Local is a social media platform built on supporting and promoting local businesses one post at a time. Duluth Loves Local Team Member Mallory Moore and Dream Cloud Coffee Co-Owner Emily Comnick joined FOX21 on the morning show to talk about social media and small businesses. To stay up to date, visit Duluth Loves Local’s…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Breakfast and lunch may soon be free for all Minnesota schoolchildren. This comes after the Minnesota House of Representatives voted 70-58 on Thursday to pass a bill (HF5), which would institute universal no-cost school meals across the entire state. The bill now heads to the Minnesota Senate. If the Senate votes to pass the bill, Gov. Tim Walz will surely…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior School District is beginning discussions to potentially consolidate its elementary schools from six to five. Superintendent Amy Starzecki said a 2022 district study showed the elementary schools are being underutilized — sitting at only 71 percent capacity. So, because of that and a significant budget shortfall coming in 2024, the district believes downsizing into five…
