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President Trump Pushes Back Wednesday’s Duluth Rally to 8 P.M.

September 28, 2020

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(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) DULUTH, Minn. – President Donald Trump will now be campaigning a little later in the day Wednesday in Duluth. Doors will open at 5 p.m. at the Duluth International Airport with his “Make America Great Again” speech starting at 8 p.m. People interested in attending are required to pre-register here. You can only register up to two…

Duluth Firefighter On Unpaid Suspension After Woman’s Assault Over Unleashed Dogs

August 6, 2020

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth firefighter is now serving a 30-day unpaid suspension after being accused of assaulting a woman on a West Duluth trail in July. Conrad Sunde, 48, was originally placed on paid administrative leave in mid-July during an internal investigation about the assault. Sunde was cited in July with a 5th-degree assault charge after police say he…

Woman Killed, Boy Injured In Rollover Accident

July 12, 2020

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A 36-year-old woman from Duluth is dead and a 16-year-old boy is injured after a rollover crash early Saturday near Cromwell. The Minnesota State Patrol said the driver, Patricia Mylonas, was traveling west on Highway 210 at Markusen Rd shortly after midnight Saturday when she overcorrected her GMC Envoy. Officials say Mylonas was not wearing a seatbelt. The 16-year-old was…

Mayor Emily Larson Responds After Duluth Firefighter Accused Of Assaulting Woman

"I share the community outrage at this behavior. It's horrifying and causes the public to question the character of our staff," said Mayor Larson.

July 12, 2020

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson is responding after a city firefighter is accused of assaulting a 65-year-old woman. The attack happened Friday morning during a dispute about the firefighter’s unleashed dogs while both were at the Traverse Trail near 84th Avenue. Authorities say Duluth firefighter Conrad Sunde, 48, a nearly 20-year veteran of the department, struck the victim…

‘Tavern On The Hill’ Voluntarily Closes After Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

July 9, 2020

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Another establishment in the Twin Ports has voluntarily closed temporarily for a deep cleaning over COVID-19 concerns. Tavern on the Hill announced Thursday that an employee tested positive for the virus after being in a social setting outside of the restaurant. The employee worked between June 30 and July 2. Management said the worker showed no symptoms…

3 Great Lakes Ships Go Idle Amid Pandemic, Dozens of Jobs Lost in Duluth

July 8, 2020

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Nearly 100 shipping workers have been laid off in Duluth as the pandemic forces three Great Lakes ships to go idle for the rest of the season. According to the Star Tribune, the 94 employees out of a job are from Duluth-based Key Lakes. Some shipboard employees could return to work later this year. A company spokesperson…

Adam Jagunich

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September 19, 2019

KQDS Staff,

Adam Jagunich joined the FOX 21 News Team as a Photojournalist in October 2008. Adam is an Emmy Award winning Photojournalist, and has worked in the Media Business since 2002. Adam has worked at Northland’s Newscenter, B105, KOOL 101.7, and MIX 108. Adam even worked a short stint as Homer D. Hound, the Mascot for the Duluth Dukes baseball team!…

Nathaniel LeCapitaine

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September 18, 2019

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Nathaniel is a long-time member of the FOX 21 photojournalism team. He is originally from Ashland, WI, and now lives in Superior. Nathaniel loves the Packers and Lake Superior. He also enjoys fly fishing, and traveling as much as possible. Especially for attending Phish, and Yonder Mountain String Band Concerts. Categories: Photojournalists

Red Flag Warning in Effect for Park Point Beaches

Conditions Have Been Deeemed Dangerous Through 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 3

September 2, 2019

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Due to the High Risk of Rip Currents today, the Duluth Fire Department has issued a warning for dangerous effective immediately and continuing until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 3. The warning means wind and wave conditions are unsafe to anyone entering the water. Duluth fire officials advise you to stay out of the water regardless of your…

Security Changes Coming to Target Field

Express Lanes Will Still be Available for People Without a bag

June 6, 2019

KQDS Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – In an effort to ease congestion and get people through the gates in a timelier manner, the Minnesota Twins announced changes to their security procedures Thursday. Starting June 11 during the Twins’ next homestand, fans will be able to go through security at Target Field without having to emptying their pockets. Target Field’s bag policy is…

Minnesota 4th Grader Nearly hit by car Failing to Stop for School bus

There Have Been more Than 6,500 Stop arm Citations in Five Years

May 16, 2019

KQDS Staff,

ZUMBROTA, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Minnesota State Patrol hopes a shocking video of a driver nearly hitting a fourth grader in Wabasha County in January is the last video they need to share. According to the State Patrol, the Zumbrota-Mazeppa Elementary School fourth-grader was crossing the road to get on her bus when a driver failed to yield, almost…

Flyers Backed By White Nationalist Group Pop Up In Duluth

April 7, 2019

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – A white nationalist group has pushed its recruiting efforts into the city of Duluth. Flyers were taped up in and around Leif Erickson Park and the downtown area over the weekend. The group is known as Patriot Front. The Southern Poverty Law Center says Patriot Front is a hate group that believes white people in North America…

Hands-free Driving Bill Passes in Minnesota House

The House Passed the Bill Monday Night

March 19, 2019

KQDS Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota House has approved a bill that would require motorists to use hands-free devices when talking on the phone. Sponsors say the measure will cut down on the rising level of distracted driving and save lives. The House passed the bill 106 – 21 Monday night. A similar bill is working its way through…

Complaint: Suspect Chose Jayme When saw her on bus

Patterson Went to Closs Home Twice

January 14, 2019

KQDS Staff, The Associated Press,

BARRON, Wis. – A criminal complaint says a Wisconsin man accused of kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs spotted her getting on a school bus one day and made up his mind to take her. Jake Thomas Patterson was charged Monday with kidnapping and with killing Jayme’s parents. The criminal complaint says Patterson told investigators he was driving to his job at…

Ryan Johnson

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October 5, 2018

KQDS Staff,

Ryan Johnson joined the FOX21 news team in August 2018 as the weekend meteorologist. He is excited to get to know people in the Duluth area, where his great-grandparents emigrated from Norway. Ryan grew up deathly afraid of severe weather. If there was a severe thunderstorm or tornado watch, he would get upset and run to the basement. Then, at…

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Austin Authorities: Another Explosion Reported

This is the 6th explosion in the Austin area since March 2nd

March 20, 2018

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An FBI official carries items into a FedEX Office store Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in the southwest Austin suburb of Sunset Valley, Texas, as authorities investigate a recent string of package bombs. (Reshma Kirpalani/Austin American-Statesman via AP) UPDATE: AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Police and federal authorities say the latest explosion to hit Austin was caused by an “incendiary device” and…

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Parkland School Shooting Surveillance Shows Resource Officer’s Response

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March 15, 2018

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Great Outdoors: Midwest Masters Ski Races

Skiers hit the slopes at Spirit Mountain for the final race of the season

March 13, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn. – The Ski racing season came to a close as Spirit Mountain hosted the Midwest Masters Ski Races last Saturday. Fox 21 Photojournalist Graham Hakala talked to skiers and organizers at the event who say they find their passion on the hills. 56 racers took to the slopes during the competition. The Midwest Masters is a U.S. Alpine…

Pennsylvania Congressional Contest Considered Preview for November Midterms

Due to new congressional boundaries, the winner will have to start campaigning for re-elecetion in November.

March 13, 2018

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(Photo Courtesy: AP)MT. LEBANON, Pa. (AP) — Voters across western Pennsylvania weighed in Tuesday on a surprisingly tight congressional contest that pitted the strength of President Donald Trump’s grasp on blue-collar America against the energy and anger of the political left. The fight between Republican state Rep. Rick Saccone and Democrat Conor Lamb has drawn national attention as a bellwether…

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Bent Paddle Brewing Teams Up with Northwoods Women in Science

Five percent of sales from the Session Barleywine beer will go toward the non-profit.

March 6, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn. – Bent Paddle Brewing Company has announced their latest partnership. Five percent of the sales from their current Valve Jockey beer, “Session” Barleywine, will benefit Northwoods Women in Science. The Valve Jockey Brewer’s Series celebrates the brewers’ creativity by giving them a platform to create a new brew. Beyond creating a recipe, they also showcase their passions and interests by…

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Minnesota State’s Registration System Needs $10 Million Infusion

MNLARS says it needs $10 million in immediate emergency funds by Thursday

February 28, 2018

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – MNLARS says it needs $10 million dollars in emergency funds by Thursday. The state’s newly appointed IT Commissioner telling lawmakers if they “Don’t get the money, critical workers could be laid off or leave immediately.” The cost of MNLARS has already ballooned to more than $100 million dollars, and officials say the end cost could be…

Great Outdoors: The American Birkebeiner

February 27, 2018

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HAYWARD, Wis. – In this edition of Great Outdoors we look back at a successful Birkie in Hayward and meet the people who make it such a popular race. Categories: Features, Great Outdoors, News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin

Sen. Tom Bakk Invites Delta Air Lines to Minnesota Amid Gun Debate

Bakk to Delta Air Lines: You can always come home

February 27, 2018

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Senate DFL Caucus Leader Tom Bakk is encouraging Delta Air Lines to move its corporate headquarters to Minnesota. Delta absorbed Minnesota grown airline Northwest in 2008 and consolidated operations in Atlanta, Georgia. This invitation comes on the heals of a threat Georgia lawmakers made to Delta to vote down a $50 million sales tax exemption…

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"I share the community outrage at this behavior. It's horrifying and causes the public to question the character of our staff," said Mayor Larson.

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