'How to Start Your Vegetable Garden' Class
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…
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Coffee Conversation: "Duluth Loves Local" Utilizes Social Media to Connect Small Businesses
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…
Minnesota House Passes Free Breakfast, Lunch For All Schoolchildren
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…
Superior School Dist. Considers Consolidating Schools
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…
Cohasset Mayor: Loss Of Huber Timber Plant Development 'Devastating'
DULUTH, Minn. – “Frustrated, disappointed and angry.” Those were the words from Cohasset Mayor Andy MacDonell Thursday after learning plans for a $440 million timber plant have fallen through. Huber Engineered Wood said in a statement the company can't handle…
WI State Sen. Bewley Will Not Be Charged In Ashland Double-Fatal Crash
ASHLAND, Wis. -- No charges will be filed in an Ashland car crash in which two people died. Last July, a mother and daughter died when their car that was speeding at 100-miles-per-hour hit two other cars. One of the…
THC, CBD Drinks Not Allowed In Minnesota Liquor Stores
Duluth, Minn. -- If you stop in a Wisconsin liquor store to pick up some THC or CBD water, there's no problem. But that's not the case in Minnesota where THC CBD…
Public Health Innovation Project Showcase
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Louis County hosted its first ever Public Health Innovation Project Showcase, highlighting the success of five local projects over the past couple years. In 2020 the county distributed more than $360…
Duluth Police Merge Two Units To Address Mental Health And Substance Use
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Police Department has merged its unit that focuses on mental health and the one it has that addresses substance use to form its new Behavioral Health Unit. The department acknowledged that the mental health and…
Coast Guard Pauses Search For Missing Man Who Fell Ice Climbing Around Pictured Rocks
PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE, Mich. -- The Coast Guard is pausing its search for an ice climber who has been missing since Tuesday afternoon at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan. The 31-year-old man fell off a cliff while…
Movies In The Park Announces Summer Lineup
DULUTH, Minn. -- Downtown Duluth's Movies in the Park has announced its summer lineup. The season kicks off at Lief Erickson Park July 7 with: Top Gun: Maverick Spider Man: No Way Home Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory The…
One Arrested For Impersonating Law Enforcement Officer In Cotton
COTTON, Minn. -- A person was arrested Thursday night after allegedly impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer in the Cotton area. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says there are 3 known reports matching this person driving with emergency lights and…
US Rep. Angie Craig Assaulted In DC Elevator
WASHINGTON, D.C. (FOX 9) - U.S. Rep. Angie Craig was assaulted in a Washington, D.C. elevator, her chief of staff said in a statement Thursday. The Minnesota Democrat was assaulted in the elevator of her apartment building around 7:15 a.m. on Thursday, Nick…
Family Of 5 In Hospital With Burn Injuries After House Explodes In Nashwauk
NASHWAUK, Minn. -- A family of 5 was sent to the hospital after their house in Nashwauk exploded Wednesday night. According to the Itasca County Sheriff's Office just before…
Virginia Man Charged In Double Stabbing
VIRGINIA, Minn. -- The man who seriously injured 2 people after stabbing them Monday evening has been formally charged. Police say 63-year-old Ray Charles Brantley of Virginia has been charged with two counts of 2nd Degree Assault with Dangerous Weapon…
Hardware Stores In Duluth Sell Tree Tapping Supplies
DULUTH, Minn. -- For those who love authentic northern maple syrup from our forests, this weather is the perfect opportunity to learn about tree tapping so you can collect your own sap. Supplies…
Coffee Conversation: Valentine's Weekend Lake Superior Helicopters Tours
DULUTH, Minn. -- Lake Superior Helicopter's is offering a unique way to celebrate Valentine's weekend from the skies above Duluth's historical landmarks. You can spend Valentine’s weekend sipping champagne and taking flight over sites such as the Aerial Lift Bridge,…
Coffee Conversation: Roses and Rosé Valentine’s Day Dinner at New London Cafe
DULUTH, Minn. -- New London Café presents "Roses and Rosé" Valentine’s Day Dinner. New London Café Owner John Jenkins and Chef Sarah Severson joined FOX21 on the morning to preview the romantic event. …
Local Meat Market In Cloquet Fully Prepared For Super Bowl
CLOQUET, Minn. -- With the Super Bowl comes the half time show, commercials, and of course lots of food. One local meat market in Cloquet is preparing for fans to stop by and pick…
Jury Finds South Range Man Guilty In Dismemberment Case
COOK, Minn. -- A South Range man accused of helping dismember a man's body before dumping the remains in Lake Superior has been convicted. Robert West, 42, learned of his guilty verdict in Cook County Court Wednesday, according to the…
Duluth Cyclist Receives Send Off Party Before Iditarod Race
DULUTH, Minn. - A sendoff party and fundraiser were held for Duluth Cyclist Leah Gruhn before she embarks on the world's longest winter marathon, the Iditarod Trail Invitational. Held at Hoops Brewing, friends and members…
INT'L FALLS: New Drug Trends Evoke Town Hall in Borderland
INT'L FALLS, Minn. -- Current drug trends in the Borderland lead the city of International Falls to call a town hall on Wednesday at 6:30 pm. In efforts to prevent an uptick in drug…
"Soup"er Bowl Sunday Preperations
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Pilgrim Congregational Church is preparing for their second annual SOUPer bowl Sunday selling gourmet soups. The event is in part with the Souper bowl of caring project which started in 1990. Supporters…
Old Town Antiques and Books Reopens
DULUTH, Minn. - Old Town Antiques and Books is back open for business in Duluth after being forced out of their previous location last year. Now located on East 4th Street next to Thrifters, the…
148th Fighter Wing Airmen Training in Norway
Duluth, Minn. -- Nearly 100 airmen and soldiers are in Norway as part of an annual exchange with the Norwegian Home Guard. They are part of a unique program that allows them to…
Biden Rallies Workers In Wisconsin After Big Speech
DeFOREST, Wis. (AP) — Fresh from his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden rallied supporters in Wisconsin on Wednesday, preparing for an expected reelection announcement this spring and trying to shore up the backing of working-class voters who have…
Biden In State Of Union Exhorts Congress: ‘Finish The Job’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden exhorted Congress Tuesday night to work with him to “finish the job” of rebuilding the economy and uniting the nation as he delivered a State of the Union address aimed at reassuring a country beset by…
Grand Rapids Woman Dead After Apartment Fire Takes Her Life
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. -- A woman is dead after an early morning fire in a 12-unit Grand Rapids apartment building took her life. The Grand Rapids Fire Department says the structure fire occurred at 5:19 a.m. Wednesday at the 1400…
MnDOT's 'Name A Snowplow' Winners Announced
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The 2023 MnDOT Name a Snowplow names are official. After the nearly 64,000 votes were tallied the eight winners are: Blizzo - Metro District with 14,935 votes Clearopathra - District 1 with 12,729 votes Blader Tot Hotdish - District 2…
Coffee Conversation: Denfeld Theater Students' Present "I Hate Valentine's Day" Production
DULUTH, Minn. -- Whether you love or hate Valentine's Day, you'll find comedic relief at Denfeld High School's short production, "I hate Valentine's Day," this February. Cast members Madeline Juntunen and Reggie Frederick joined FOX21 on the morning newscast ahead…
