More than $1 billion awarded to Minnesota, Wisconsin bridge

More than $1 billion awarded to Minnesota, Wisconsin bridge

Officials announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded nearly $1.06 billion in federal funding to replace the aging John A. Blatnik Bridge between Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin.

Officials announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded nearly $1.06 billion in federal funding to replace the aging John A. Blatnik Bridge between Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin.

Reformed mobster sought 'one last score' stealing Judy Garland's 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers

Reformed mobster sought 'one last score' stealing Judy Garland's 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers

Terry Jon Martin's defense attorney finally revealed the 76-year-old's motive for the 2005 theft from the Judy Garland Museum in the late actor’s hometown of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, in a new memo filed ahead of his Jan. 29 sentencing in Duluth, Minnesota.

Terry Jon Martin's defense attorney finally revealed the 76-year-old's motive for the 2005 theft from the Judy Garland Museum in the late actor’s hometown of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, in a new memo filed ahead of his Jan. 29 sentencing in Duluth, Minnesota.

Grandma's Marathon sells out in near-record time

Grandma's Marathon sells out in near-record time

Grandma's Marathon in Duluth has sold out for the fourth year in a row — and in near-record time. 

Grandma's Marathon in Duluth has sold out for the fourth year in a row — and in near-record time. 

John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon canceled due to lack of snow

John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon canceled due to lack of snow

Organizers initially hoped to postpone the race until later this winter, but as the weather remains unpredictable and warm, they did not want to, “impede on another established race."

Organizers initially hoped to postpone the race until later this winter, but as the weather remains unpredictable and warm, they did not want to, “impede on another established race."

Woman rams police cars during Duluth drug bust

Woman rams police cars during Duluth drug bust

A woman rammed into two unmarked police cars in Duluth while police were attempting to execute a search warrant on her vehicle. 

A woman rammed into two unmarked police cars in Duluth while police were attempting to execute a search warrant on her vehicle. 

Minneapolis to Duluth train awaits decision on federal funds

Minneapolis to Duluth train awaits decision on federal funds

Any day now, Minnesota state officials could learn whether the Northern Lights Express will secure key federal funding.

Any day now, Minnesota state officials could learn whether the Northern Lights Express will secure key federal funding.

Mpls to Duluth train hinges on federal funds
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Mpls to Duluth train hinges on federal funds

Any day now Minnesota state officials could learn whether the Northern Lights Express will secure key federal funding. When Minnesota approved $195 million in state dollars, that unlocked the ability to apply for federal grants. As the Minnesota Department of Transportation awaits the feds' decision, it has started negotiating with BNSF Railway, which owns the line where the train would operate.

Any day now Minnesota state officials could learn whether the Northern Lights Express will secure key federal funding. When Minnesota approved $195 million in state dollars, that unlocked the ability to apply for federal grants. As the Minnesota Department of Transportation awaits the feds' decision, it has started negotiating with BNSF Railway, which owns the line where the train would operate.

Bentleyville opens in Duluth for the holiday season

Bentleyville opens in Duluth for the holiday season

The Bentleyville Tour of Lights is kicking off their 20th anniversary season in Duluth on Saturday. 

The Bentleyville Tour of Lights is kicking off their 20th anniversary season in Duluth on Saturday. 

St. Louis County crash leaves 1 teen dead, another critically injured

St. Louis County crash leaves 1 teen dead, another critically injured

One teenager was killed and another remains in critical condition after their vehicle struck a tree off a road in northern Minnesota. 

One teenager was killed and another remains in critical condition after their vehicle struck a tree off a road in northern Minnesota. 

Birch Lake near BWCA added to impaired waters list due to sulfate pollution

Birch Lake near BWCA added to impaired waters list due to sulfate pollution

Birch Lake near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has been added to the impaired waters list after a study found elevated levels of sulfate in the water. 

Birch Lake near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has been added to the impaired waters list after a study found elevated levels of sulfate in the water. 

Adam Johnson death arrest made
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Adam Johnson death arrest made

Police in England say they have made an arrest in connection to the death of Adam Johnson, a hockey player from Minnesota who was killed while on the ice in October.

Police in England say they have made an arrest in connection to the death of Adam Johnson, a hockey player from Minnesota who was killed while on the ice in October.

Split Rock Lighthouse to honor 29 lost in Lake Superior shipwreck

Split Rock Lighthouse to honor 29 lost in Lake Superior shipwreck

Split Rock Lighthouse will be remembering the 29 crew members on the SS Edmund Fitzgerald who were on Lake Superior almost 48 years ago.

Split Rock Lighthouse will be remembering the 29 crew members on the SS Edmund Fitzgerald who were on Lake Superior almost 48 years ago.

Remembering Adam Johnson | FOX 9 All Day
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Remembering Adam Johnson | FOX 9 All Day

FOX 9 takes a look at the death of Adam Johnson, while revisiting his emotional funeral in Hibbing this week. Johnson, a star hockey player, was killed in an incident on the ice in England.

FOX 9 takes a look at the death of Adam Johnson, while revisiting his emotional funeral in Hibbing this week. Johnson, a star hockey player, was killed in an incident on the ice in England.