KQDS Staff, Author at Fox21Online

Minnesota Vikings Reportedly Hire Kwesi Adofo-mensah as General Manager

January 26, 2022

KQDS Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Vikings have found their next candidate to be in charge of the front office. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Vikings have reached an agreement to hire Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to be the team’s next general manager. He’ll replace Rick Spielman, who was fired on Jan. 10 along with Mike Zimmer after the team went 8-9 in…

Great Outdoors: Strap on Snowshoes, Hike through History at Minnesota Discovery Center

The 3-mile trail is event specific, with snowshoes available to rent for $5.

January 25, 2022

KQDS Staff,

CHISHOLM, Minn.- For those looking to beat the winter by embracing it outside, they can strap on their snowshoes and hit the trails at the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm. “Northern Minnesota I mean we got to live through this snow we might as well enjoy it,” said Mara Brownlee, Sales & Events Specialist. Staff hope to get more people…

Gov. Walz Proposes $5.1 Billion in Additional Education, Social Program Spending

January 25, 2022

KQDS Staff,

EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) – Gov. Tim Walz is proposing $5.1 billion over the next three years in additional spending on education and social programs. Walz released the proposals during a visit to an Inver Grove Heights elementary school. The plans go to the divided state Legislature to consider during the session that starts Monday. “The naysayers will tell us…

Duluth ‘Law Enforcement Accountability Network’ Marks One Year, Calls For More Feedback

January 20, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – A data-driven police accountability group in Duluth is calling on more people from all communities to share experiences they’ve had with police — good or bad — as the group recognizes its one-year mark. The Law Enforcement Accountability Network, or LEAN Duluth, says it has no political agenda. The goal is to produce hard research through all…

Family Builds More Than 40 Foot Tall, Super-Sized Snowman in Milltown, Wis.

January 20, 2022

KQDS Staff,

(courtesy: Fox 9) MILLTOWN, Wis. (FOX 9) – With arms made out of actual trees, a smile made out of saw blades and a pipe made out of a five-gallon bucket this super-sized snowman is turning heads and drawing people to Milltown, Wisconsin. Craig Carlson’s giant snowman journey started in the winter of 2019-2020 when Milltown challenged businesses in the…

Changes Coming to MN State Fair Admission Fees, Hours

January 17, 2022

KQDS Staff,

(AP Photo/Jim Mone,File) (FOX 9) – Changes are coming to the Minnesota State Fair, fair officials announced after concluding the 163rd annual meeting of the Minnesota State Fair Agricultural Society. The two main changes are an increase in admission prices and a change in hours. Starting in 2022 the entry fee for an adult will be $17. An increase of…

Duluth City Councilors Join Mayor Larson For Inauguration

January 14, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Four Duluth city councilors were sworn in Thursday through a virtual ceremony with Mayor Emily Larson. Therese Tomaneck, Azrin Awal and Mike Mayou were all inaugurated as the newest members of the council. Tomanek has already served on the council after winning a special election previously. Awal is the first Asian-American to join the council. And Mayou…

Anglers Take On Frigid Air For Ice Fishing Off Park Point

January 9, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – More than a dozen anglers were out braving the frigid air in the bay off Park Point Sunday hoping to bring home some fish for dinner. Click the video to hear from some of those anglers and see one big catch. Categories: Entertainment, Environment, Great Outdoors, News, News – Latest News, Weather in the News

‘Jazz at the Depot’ Brings Back Quartet, Crowd from Club Saratoga Jazz Days

The musicians originally played at Duluth's Club Saratoga in Canal Park before being hired by the Depot, and jazzists were out to show their love for the quartet as well as their music.

January 8, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.- What do you get when you mix smooth music, historic trains, and some tasty food? Probably something like Jazz at the Depot. The Lake Superior Railroad Museum hosted a quartet of jazz musicians to perform a number of pieces while the audience sat back and enjoyed both the music and atmosphere. The musicians originally played at Duluth’s Club…

Hunt for History, Win Some Prizes with Duluth Public Library’s Scavenger Hunts

The first of the so-called "GooseChases" began Friday and is themed around the history of Duluth.

January 8, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.- Starting this weekend, the Duluth Public Library is offering themed scavenger hunts for people all around the city to take part in. The first of the so-called “GooseChases” began Friday and is themed around the history of Duluth. To participate, download the GooseChase app and choose from any of the missions listed for the active hunt. Missions range…

Child Tax Credit 2021 Payments: How To Know if You Owe, IRS Letter to Watch For

January 5, 2022

KQDS Staff,

WASHINGTON (FOX-TV via Fox 9) – Many parents across the U.S. received monthly payments in 2021 as part of the expanded Child Tax Credit program, and with tax season coming up, there is some important information to know and look out for in 2022. The Internal Revenue Service began sending letters to recipients of the program in late December and…

2021 Northland Year In Review: October-December

January 3, 2022

KQDS Staff,

Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin

Superior Ballroom Dance Studio Starting New Year with New Full Staff

Owners say they're ready to get back to spreading joy and happiness through the medium of dance.

January 1, 2022

KQDS Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Ballroom Dance Studio held an open house to introduce their two newest teachers and 2022 programs Saturday. The studio was hit hard during the pandemic losing most of their staff, but now in the New Year, they’re armed with two new instructors. Among those new programs are College Outreach, Business Outreach, and First Free Wednesdays. Owners…

2021 Northland Year In Review: April-June

January 1, 2022

KQDS Staff,

Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Midday Update 12-31-21

December 31, 2021

KQDS Staff,

Morning Update 12-31-21

December 31, 2021

KQDS Staff,

1 Dead, 2 With Life-Threatening Injuries In Highway 1 Crash Near Ely

December 31, 2021

KQDS Staff,

MNDOT The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash near Ely that killed one woman and seriously injured two others. The accident happened around 4:50 p.m. Thursday on Highway 1 (also known as Highway 169) at Camp Lake Road in Morse Township, which is about six miles southwest of Ely. Investigators say Ryan Anthony Ried, 38, of Superior was…

2021 Northland Year In Review: January-March

December 31, 2021

KQDS Staff,

Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Great Outdoors: Winter Flows At Gooseberry Falls

December 28, 2021

KQDS Staff,

Categories: Entertainment, Great Outdoors, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Skiers, Snowboarders Enjoy Mont du Lac’s Holiday Camp

December 28, 2021

KQDS Staff,

Categories: Entertainment, Environment, Features, News, News – Latest News, Weather in the News, Wisconsin

Duluth Businesses Ready For New Years Eve Sales, Holiday Gift Cards

December 27, 2021

KQDS Staff,

The busy Christmas weekend is over and now businesses in Duluth are getting ready for New Year’s celebrations — and sales. Jason Vincent, owner of the Boat Club Restaurant and Bar, said the week ahead into the New Year eve is going to be a busy one, as his New Year’s Eve meal special is almost sold out. On top…

Pennsylvania Man Charged In Christmas Eve Murder In Gogebic County

December 27, 2021

KQDS Staff,

Nicholas Millard MARENISCO TOWNSHIP, MI. — A Spring Hills, Pennsylvania man is accused of shooting a man to death and wounding another at a cabin in Marenisco Township, Michigan on Christmas Eve. According to the Gogebic County Sheriff’s Office, Nicholas Millard, 30, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder, among other charges. Authorities say Millard killed Thomas Fletcher, 49, of Marenisco…

Falcon Hatched At Minnesota Power Spotted In Texas

December 23, 2021

KQDS Staff,

A special Duluth native – a peregrine falcon — was spotted in Texas recently after being born at a power station in Duluth. Surge is one of three falcons that hatched at Minnesota Power’s Hibbard Energy Center in Duluth in May of 2014. He has been identified in Texas thanks to a post on a Texas bird enthusiast’s Facebook page…

60 Seconds Of Tranquility Along Lake Superior

December 23, 2021

KQDS Staff,

Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Weather in the News

Dozens Of Vehicles Involved In Western Wisconsin Crashes

December 23, 2021

KQDS Staff,

Courtesy: WI Dept. of Transportation OSSEO, Wis. (AP) – Authorities in western Wisconsin are trying to sort out multiple crashes along Interstate 94. The State Patrol said in a statement that freezing rain early Thursday left the interstate between Menomonie and Black River Falls icy. About 5:45 a.m. a semi-trailer apparently slid in the median near Hixton and caught fire…

Grand Rapids Attorney Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct Of Client

December 20, 2021

KQDS Staff,

A Grand Rapids attorney is facing serious charges after being accused of sexually assaulting a client multiple times. Jesse Powell, 32, of Powell Law, is facing five charges ranging from 3rd degree to 5th degree criminal sexual conduct. According to court documents, Powell raped her in his office after episodes of non-consensual touching of her body, including kissing. Powell faces…

Duluth Public Library Launches ‘Get Wrapped Up In A Good Book’

December 17, 2021

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – “Get Wrapped Up In A Good Book” is on display at the Duluth Public Main Library. In the spirit of the holiday season, the display features a selection of wrapped books targeted for teens, with each book giving a small description of what to expect inside. As people walk by the display, library staff encourage visitors to…

7 Omicron Cases in Minnesota, Community Spread Suspected

December 16, 2021

KQDS Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Health officials in Minnesota confirmed they have detected 7 cases of the Omicron variant to date, with evidence that community spread is occurring in the state. Of the 7 cases reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, 2 are in the same household. The other 5 are not connected to those 2 and none of the…

Spirit Mountain, Duluth Traverse Land $1M+ For Nordic, Snowmobile, Mountain Biking

December 8, 2021

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Spirit Mountain and the Duluth Traverse have landed more than $1 million combined to increase outdoor recreation. Starting with Spirit Mountain, it’s getting roughly $1.2 million to expand its Nordic, snowmobile and mountain bike trails. The state grant will allow Spirit to complete the third loop for its Grand Avenue Nordic Center, build connector trails up to…

Public Input Requested As St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office Plans For Body Cameras

December 7, 2021

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the public’s input as it plans to purchase body worn cameras for its deputies. The St. Louis County Board is scheduled to vote Dec. 14 on the purchase of 110 cameras and supporting equipment at a cost of $790,000. “The Sheriff’s Office has experienced an increase in deadly…

LSC Art Show Includes 300-Plus Pieces From Students

December 7, 2021

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – If you like supporting art in the community, Lake Superior College is the place to be Wednesday. More than 300 pieces of artwork are on display from students there. They include jewelry, digital drawing, digital photography, digital graphic designs, ceramics, and painting. Some students are even putting their artwork up for sale. “I came to the art…

For Cop Who Shot Daunte Wright, Will ‘Wrong Gun’ Plea Work?

November 28, 2021

KQDS Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Jury selection begins Tuesday for a white former suburban Minneapolis police officer, Kim Potter, who says she meant to grab her Taser instead of her handgun when she shot and killed motorist Daunte Wright, who was Black. The Brooklyn Center officer’s reaction on body-camera video seemed to instantly establish the key facts of the case, as she…

AICHO Moves Up Food Distribution Day For Thanksgiving Preps

November 23, 2021

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – It was a special Thanksgiving food distribution day at the American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) in Duluth. Every two weeks on a Wednesday, AICHO gives out 200 bags of food to whoever needs it in the community. They moved this week’s distribution ahead a day to help with Thanksgiving preps for families. “It is certainly important…

Surfers Take On Lake Superior’s Big Waves In Duluth

November 11, 2021

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The waves were showing off on Lake Superior Thursday, which had a handful of winter surfing fans out on the water in Duluth. North Shore resident Gervis Ochoa said there’s nothing like taking on Lake Superior’s wrath. “Man, the waves — they don’t come very often, so when they come in the winter we go for it….

Douglas County Jail Deals With First Major COVID-19 Outbreak

November 10, 2021

KQDS Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Douglas County Jail is on the rebound after its first major COVID-19 outbreak affected more than two dozen inmates. Sheriff Tom Dalbec told FOX 21 Wednesday that 33 inmates have tested positive for the virus within the last two weeks. The problem exploded after a few inmates weren’t feeling well and ended up testing positive for…

City Of Duluth To Require Employees Get Vaccinated Or Test For Covid Weekly

November 5, 2021

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth will soon be requiring its employees to get vaccinated or get weekly COVID tests. A city spokesperson said the new requirement will start in December. This comes after President Joe Biden made an executive order in September telling employers with 100 or more people to require workers to get vaccinated or get weekly…

Firefighters, Neighbors Keep Voting Going After Power Outage In Gary-New Duluth

November 2, 2021

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – A power outage in Gary-New Duluth Tuesday evening didn’t stop votes from being counted there. When the Rec Center voting location went dark, Councilor Derek Medved said neighbors brought in generators, coffee and candles to keep the voting going. The Duluth Fire Department showed up with big bright lights, too. The power eventually came back on, and…

U of M Offering Free Or Reduced Tuition To Native American Students

November 1, 2021

KQDS Staff,

(University of Minnesota) MINNEAPOLIS, (FOX 9) – The University of Minnesota is offering free or greatly reduced tuition for Native American students on any of its five campuses. Starting in Fall 2022, the U of M will provide a scholarship covering full tuition at the Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester or Twin Cities campus for first-year or Tribal college transfer undergraduate…

Minnesota Liquor Sales Soared In 2020 For A Record Year

October 31, 2021

KQDS Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Sales at municipal liquor stores in Minnesota soared in 2020 for a record-breaking year. sales at the state’s 213 “munis” jumped 10% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by State Auditor Julie Blaha. In recent years, a typical sales increase has been in the range of 1 to 3%. With many…

St. Louis County Atty. Will Conduct ‘Careful Review’ Of Proctor H.S. Football Investigation

October 25, 2021

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Attorney’s released its first statement Monday involving the recent criminal investigation involving some members of the Proctor High School football program. County Attorney Kimberly Maki said her office has received the Proctor Police Department’s reports on the investigation and “will conduct a thorough and careful review of the evidence before making any charging…

Superior Flower Shop Joins ‘Petal It Forward’

October 22, 2021

KQDS Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A flower shop in Superior is joining a nationwide event to help spread kindness to people in the community. Artistic Florals by Leslie is in on the “Petal it Forward” giveaway by handing out dozens of bouquets of flowers to places like hospitals, nursing homes and people on the street. “We want to just bring some joy…

CDC: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Onions Imported From Mexico

October 21, 2021

KQDS Staff,

(FOX Business) – Onions imported from Chihuahua, Mexico, and sold in the United States have been linked to a salmonella outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Wednesday. The CDC said fresh whole red, white and yellow onions were distributed by ProSource Inc. during their last import in late August. It noted that import onions can last…

St. Luke’s Raises Awareness During ‘Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month’

October 20, 2021

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The birthing center at St. Luke’s in Duluth is looking to remind grieving parents they are not alone during this Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Statistics show 1 in 4 families will suffer this type of loss at some point in their pregnancy journey. St. Luke’s looks to help families grieve by offering memento boxes with…

Walmart, Target To Offer Black Friday Deals Through Most of November in Effort To Avoid Big Crowds

October 19, 2021

KQDS Staff,

(CNN Business) – Walmart has some unique plans for this year’s Black Friday sales: They’ll last practically the entire month of November as it hopes to reduce crowds at stores during the pandemic. America’s largest retailer announced plans for a “revamped Black Friday savings event,” with sales over three weekends next month that will begin on its website before hitting…

Proctor Police Chief: County Atty. To Receive Football ‘Misconduct’ Investigation This Week

October 18, 2021

KQDS Staff,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Proctor’s police chief told FOX 21 on Monday that his investigators worked on police reports over the weekend to wrap up their investigation into criminal misconduct allegations involving some members of the high school’s football team. Chief Kent Gaidis expects to hand over his department’s reports this week to the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office for possible…

Enbridge Fails To Meet Aquifer Cleanup Deadline in Minnesota

October 17, 2021

KQDS Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Enbridge has failed to meet a deadline set by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for cleaning up a site where an aquifer ruptured during construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline. The DNR had given the company until Friday to repair the damage to the artesian aquifer near Clearbrook. Regulators will require compensation for the additional…

Some Capitol Riot Defendants Forgo Lawyers

October 17, 2021

KQDS Staff,

At least five people charged in the riot at the U.S. Capitol have chosen to defend themselves in court. In doing so, they’re brushing aside federal judges’ repeated warnings about the risks of trying to navigate their high-stakes cases without a lawyer. Self-representation is a bedrock right guaranteed by the Constitution, but it’s also inspired the age-old adage that anyone…

Holiday Shipping Deadlines Announced for 2021

October 14, 2021

KQDS Staff,

(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) (CNN) – The nation’s three largest package delivery services are out with their holiday shipping deadlines. The recommended final shipping days for the US Postal Service, Fed-Ex, and UPS are pretty much the same as they were in 2019 and 2020. For UPS three-day select delivery and Fed-Ex three-day freight arriving by December 24, you…

St. Luke’s, Gateway Clinic to Open New Surgery Center in Moose Lake

October 13, 2021

KQDS Staff,

MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – St. Luke’s and Gateway Clinic have partnered up to create a new multi-million dollar surgery center in Moose Lake called Northern Lakes Surgery Center. It’s happening in the former Shopko building on County Road 10. Project officials say the new facility will allow people in the Moose Lake area to stay closer to home and still…

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Tonight At 9: Now-Former Proctor Football Coach Speaks Out Amid Criminal Investigation Into Some Players

October 13, 2021

KQDS Staff,

PROCTOR, Minn. – In his first sit-down TV interview, former Proctor football coach Derek Parendo speaks out to FOX 21 Sports Director Sam Ali about what led him to resign his position amid the ongoing criminal misconduct investigation involving players of the Rails football team. The video above is a preview from the 5:30 p.m. newscast. See the full story…

Author: KQDS Staff

The 3-mile trail is event specific, with snowshoes available to rent for $5.

The musicians originally played at Duluth's Club Saratoga in Canal Park before being hired by the Depot, and jazzists were out to show their love for the quartet as well as their music.

The first of the so-called "GooseChases" began Friday and is themed around the history of Duluth.

Owners say they're ready to get back to spreading joy and happiness through the medium of dance.

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