Former St. Louis County Jail Finds New Life As Apartment Complex
DULUTH, Minn. -- After nearly 10 years of vacancy the former St. Louis County Jail in Duluth is finding new life, as an apartment complex. Not all is new as some historic elements…
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William A. Irvin Gets Transformed Into The Haunted Ship
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Haunted Ship opens for tours Thursday night. Fox 21 talked to staff to see what it takes to transform the William A. Irvin into the haunted attraction. Photojournalist Adam Jagunich…
60th Annual Bayfield Apple Festival Begins Friday
BAYFIELD, Wis. -- Friday is the big day for apple lovers as Bayfield's Apple Festival begins. One of Bayfield, Wisconsin's biggest fall events starts and this year marks 60 years of apple related vendors filling the streets. Apple Festival brings…
Man Arrested After Allegedly Threatening To Bring Gun To Superior Daycare
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- On Thursday, a man is in custody after allegedly threatening to enter a Superior daycare with a rifle, to retrieve his child. The Superior Police Department said they got a report from a woman around 1:00 p.m.…
Biden Pardons Thousands For ‘Simple Possession’ Of Marijuana
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color. He is…
Jan. 6 Committee Schedules Next Public Hearing For Oct. 13
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has scheduled its next hearing for Oct. 13, pushing the investigation back into the limelight less than three weeks before the midterm election that will determine control…
Amazon To Hire 150,000 Workers For Holidays, Similar To 2021
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon will hire 150,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees across its warehouses ahead of the holiday season. The announcement, made Thursday, shows the e-commerce behemoth is taking a less conservative approach to its holiday planning than Walmart,…
Former Cop Attacks Thai Day Care Center, Kills At Least 36
BANGKOK (AP) — A former police officer facing a drug charge burst into a day care center Thursday in Thailand, killing dozens of preschoolers and teachers and then shooting more people as he fled. At least 36 people were slain…
Coffee Conversation: Johnny Cash Tribute Band Preview
DULUTH, Minn. -- Musician Jay Ernest, member of Church of Cash, gave us a preview of the bands next show. The band is a Johnny Cash Tribute Band. They will be playing on Thursday,…
Coffee Conversation: The Fabulous Dik Presents New Comedy Segment
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Fabulous Dik promotes next installment of comedy series: A Series of Unfortunate Specials. This one is called Falling Forward and Cracking Up. The show is a mix of Sketch Comedy, funny…
Sawyer Co. Deputies Find Car And Body Of Driver On Fire, Victim Identified
UPDATE (October 6, 8:45 a.m.) -- The man who was on fire along with his car on September 23 has been identified. On Thursday, the Sawyer County Sheriff's Office confirmed the victim was 75 year-old William J. Smith of Antioch,…
U.S. Steel Officials Talk About $150M Plans For New Keetac Facility
KEEWATIN, Minn. -- There was excitement on the Iron Range Wednesday over the prospects of another large investment in mining. U.S. Steel officials gathered at the Keetac Plant in Keewatin to talk about their plans…
High School Students Get Hands-On Healthcare Experience at St. Scholastica
DULUTH, Minn.--Local high schoolers got a hands-on glimpse of the healthcare field today at the College of St. Scholastica. It wasn't your normal job fair either. The sophomores experienced real-world scenarios that healthcare professionals…
Glensheen Celebrates Reopening of Formal Garden and Thanks Those Involved
DULUTH, Minn.-- Glensheen's historic formal garden is officially back open after being under construction for more than a year. Four million dollars in capital investment from the State legislature helped repair the floral vegetable…
DECC Introduces Fundraising Opportunity for Local Nonprofits
DULUTH, MN - If you are a member of a nonprofit or volunteer for a charity, there is now an opportunity to earn money for your organization through the DECC. With the ongoing worker…
Red Cross And CSS Students Team Up To Thank Local Service Members, Veterans
DULUTH, Minn. -- It's not the holidays just yet, but Santa's workshop was busy as members of the CSS cheer team prepared some special holiday cards. The cheer squad joined local members of…
United Steelworkers Protest Outside Keetac Over Contract Talks
KEEWATIN, Minn. -- Keetac workers with the United Steelworkers union took Wednesday's celebration of plans for a $150 million investment at Keetac as an opportunity to protest what they call a "bitter contract war"…
Fleet Farm Sued By AG Ellison Over Alleged Involvement In Gun Trafficking
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday he is suing Fleet Farm for selling guns to straw buyers. The lawsuit alleges Fleet Farm sold at least 37 guns to straw purchasers, a person purchasing a gun for an…
OPEC+ Makes Big Oil Cut To Boost Prices; Pump Costs May Rise
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries decided Wednesday to sharply cut production to support sagging oil prices, a move that could deal the struggling global economy another blow and raise politically sensitive pump prices for U.S. drivers just ahead of…
Russian Launches To Space From US, 1st Time In 20 Years
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.. (AP) — For the first time in 20 years, a Russian cosmonaut rocketed from the U.S. on Wednesday, launching to the International Space Station alongside NASA and Japanese astronauts despite tensions over the war in Ukraine. Their…
Biden To Focus On Hurricane Victims In Florida, Not Politics
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is headed to hurricane-ravaged Florida on Wednesday with a pledge that federal, state and local governments will work as one to help rebuild homes, businesses and lives — putting politics on mute for now to focus…
Better Business Bureau Warns of Solar Panel Scams
MILWAUKEE, WI - With inflation and the rising costs of energy, solar panels have increased in popularity as an alternative energy source for homes and businesses in recent years. For those who have thought…
UWS Students Participate In Urban Honey Bee Project
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- No kids, honey does not come from a plastic bottle. That's what students learned at UWS Tuesday as part of the Urban Honey Bee Project. College students are actually taking classes on…
Coffee Conversation: Tony Dierckins Presents New Book
DULUTH, Minn. -- Tony Dierckins launches new book, Duluth's Grand Old Architecture. Dierckins is a local Duluth Author and Zenith City Press Publisher. His latest book is co-authored by Maryanne C. Norton. It explores the…
DEED Leads Commissioners On Tour Starting At Sappi Mill In Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn. -- The Sappi Mill in Cloquet had a chance to show off its stuff Tuesday. Commissioners from ten state agencies were on hand to tour the facility, and learn more about how…
Superior Public Library Hosts Fall Storytime
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- It's all things fall at the Superior Public Library. For the youngsters, the library is hosting weekly story-time events giving kids a chance to enjoy stories, activities, and crafts. There's a different…
Hermantown Police Investigate Possible Fraud With Member Of Parent Teacher Organization
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- The Hermantown Police Department is investigating a possible fraud case. The claim coming from the President of a non-profit school fundraising group, and it's against a group member. The Parent Teacher Organization,…
Scenic Highway 61 To Close For Emergency Erosion Repairs
DULUTH, Minn. -- Significant erosion along portions of Scenic Highway 61 in Duluth has St. Louis County getting ready for five weeks of emergency repairs starting Monday. One of the locations of severe erosion along the slope of Lake Superior…
MnDOT Forces Homeless Encampment Along Railroad Street To Leave
DULUTH, Minn. – A homeless encampment of about a half-dozen people along Railroad Street in Duluth was forced to pack up and leave Tuesday at the direction of the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The…
National Taco Day
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Tuesday was National Taco Day, a day that has celebrated the Mexican delicacy since 2009. Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant in Superior has a variety of taco styles to choose from like street tacos,…
