Author: KQDS Staff

Widespread Global Tech Outage Disrupts Flights, Banks, and Hospitals

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth International Airport posting on their Facebook page Friday that “system outages” are affecting flights there. They let customers know to check the status of their flights before arriving to the airport and to call their airline directly for assistance. FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A global technology outage caused by a faulty software update grounded flights, knocked banks…

1M Gallons of Ash Wastewater Leaked at Boswell Energy Center

COHASSET, Minn. — One million gallons of ash wastewater has accidentally gotten loose at Minnesota Power’s Boswell Energy Center in Cohasset. Minnesota Power said, the leak occurred from a pipeline that transfer wastewater from an inactive coal combustion residual pond to the plant for water processing. The wastewater has flowed over land and into Blackwater Lake. Minnesota Power does not…

Duluth Used Less Lethal Force Armed Burglar Caught in Act

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Police used less lethal options against an armed burglar who they say wouldn’t peacefully surrender after getting caught in the act. This happened around 3:10 p.m. Tuesday afternoon in an apartment complex on E 2nd St. The 47-year-old male suspect was eventually arrested. Authorities say he was armed with a box cutter. No officers were injured….

Man Arrested After Downtown Duluth Stabbing

Update (2 p.m.): Duluth police have arrested a 30-year-old Duluth man after an early morning stabbing downtown Tuesday. The man is being held on pending charges of first-degree assault after police say the man stabbed the victim in the neck at 214 E. Superior Street, which is the Gichi-Ode’ Akiing Park. The stabbing was reported around 3:45 a.m. The victim,…

MnDOT Crews to Repaint Route Arrows in Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Lane closures and delays are expected along the crosswalks and intersections of Hwy 169 in Grand Rapids. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be refreshing turn arrows and crosswalks for easier viewability throughout the next week. Motorists are asked to use extra caution when traveling through work zones, seek alternate routes, and avoid left turns at…

Man Dead After ATV Crash Monday Morning

HIBBING, Minn. – A man is dead after crashing an ATV in Hibbing early Monday morning. According to the police report, around 5:30 in the morning on Monday the Hibbing Police Department responded to the 3700 block of 7th Ave. W. for the report of a 38-year-old man laying in the road with an ATV near him. Authorities say that…

Civic Center Farmers Market Filled With Local Vendors

DULUTH, Minn. — The 6th annual Civic Center Farmers Market is back in Duluth with local vendors. Eggs, meat, and homemade baked goods were among items there on Thursday. Plants, flowers, soaps, crafts, live music and food trucks, too. Superior Currents is an art business that features driftwood earrings and necklaces made with beach glass. The art is heavily inspired…

Hibbing Man Arrested in Connection of Trafficking Drugs in Iron Range

HIBBING, Minn. – A Hibbing man has been arrested in connection to trafficking drugs on the Iron Range. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force (LSVOTF) investigated Phillip Davis, 53, of Hibbing, after receiving information that he was having individuals deliver methamphetamine and fentanyl. Authorities found out this information through electronic monitoring. …

Road Work Ahead for Hwy 37 & County Road 5 Safety Improve

HIBBING, Minn. – Expect detours from Hwy 37, just east of Hibbing, as construction crews work on improving both intersections with County Road 5. The intersection improvement project is expected to start July 15. Between the two intersections, crews will work on pavement resurfacing as well as setting up new lighting. Hwy 37 will remain open. However, County Road 5…

19-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed Near Nashwauk

LONE PINE TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A pedestrian was killed after being struck walking in the traffic lane near Nashwauk. According to the report, a 2005 GMC Yukon was heading southbound on US Hwy 169 when it struck a pedestrian walking in the traffic lane. The incident happen right after 11 p.m., Wednesday night. The 19-year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead on…

Woman Arrested After ‘Accidental’ Shooting

DULUTH, Minn. — A 23-year-old woman was arrested early Thursday morning after she said she accidently shooting another 23-year-old woman. Around 12:30 a.m., the Duluth Police Department responded to a report of a woman shot in the leg. This happened around N 1st Ave. E and 2nd St. According to the report, a 23-year-old woman accidentally discharged her weapon hitting…

Duluth Man Injured After UTV Crash

COTTON, Minn. — A Duluth man is recovering in the hospital with an hand injury after his UTV rollover nearby Cotton Tuesday night. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident just after 7 p.m. on July 2. According to the report, the 32-year-old Duluth man was transported by a personal vehicle to a nearby Speedway gas station…

Power Outage in Canosia and Grand Lake Township

CANOSIA, Minn. — Minnesota Power is reporting a power outage that affect residents of Canosia and Grand Lake Townships. The outage began just after 3 p.m. and is affecting about 360 customers. Minnesota Power is currently working on repairs and estimates power to be restored by around 5:15 p.m. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

RV Lost in Greenwood Township Fire

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. — An RV was fully engulfed by flames in an intersection just west of Tower, MN, early Wednesday morning. This happened around 1 a.m. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office responded to the fire on the intersection of County Road 77 and Lake Vermillion Reservation Road, in rural Greenwood Township. According to the report, the RV was…

Stray Dog Rescued from Culvert in Ashland

ASHLAND, Wis. — A stray dog was rescued from a culvert in Ashland on Monday. The Chequamegon Humane Association posted photos of the rescue. According to the post, it took first responders multiple tries to rescue the stray dog as they kept being interrupted by other calls. But after a while, Ashland Firefighters were able to nudge the dog out….

Concrete Resurfacing Set to Start Along I-35 in Duluth Next Week

DULUTH, Minn. – Expect delays and lane closures if you frequent I-35 through the Duluth tunnels next week. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will start their concrete resurfacing project along the interstate on July 8. Motorists can expect lane closures between 5th Avenue West and 21st Avenue East. Later this summer, the ramps connect southbound I-35 and Lake Avenue/Michigan Street….

2 Dead In Head-On Crash In Town Of Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Two people are dead after a head-on collision in the Town of Superior on Sunday, June 30. The crash happened at 8:36 a.m. on STH 35 between Hunter Road and Gustafson Road. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, a northbound Mitsubishi Outlander crossed the center line of STH 35 and struck a southbound Toyota Camry. Both…

Supreme Court Sends Trump Immunity Case Back to Lower Court, Dimming Chance of Trial Before Election

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court extended the delay in the criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election, reducing the chance that Trump could be tried before the November election. In a historic ruling, the justices said Monday for the first time that former presidents can be shielded from prosecution for at least…

7:30 PM On FOX 21: Biden, Trump In First 2024 Presidential Debate

ATLANTA (AP) — The first general election debate of the 2024 election season is here, and it’s a historic moment no matter what happens on stage. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are taking part in Thursday night’s debate in Atlanta. Not only is it the first-ever matchup between a sitting president and a former one, but it’s also the first debate…

Forum For Wisconsin Assembly Dist. 73

SUPERIOR, Wis.– Two democrats vying for for Wisconsin Assembly Dist. 73 held a public forum in Superior this evening. This comes after Republican Representative Angie Sapik announced she would not seek re-election after the redistricting maps were approved. District 73 now covers the northern portion of Douglas and Bayfield counties. Wednesday evening, Candidates John Adams and Angela Stroud answered submitted…

Exonerated Duluth Priest To Retire July 1

DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth Catholic priest who was exonerated in May after being accused of sexual abuse eight years ago has decided to retire. Father William Graham, pastor of St. Michael’s Parish, will retire July 1. The 75-year-old was ordained as a priest of the diocese in 1976. It was also in the 1970s when a man said he…

Single Vehicle Crash Causes Damage To Duluth Railroad Tracks, Minor Injuries Occurred

DULUTH, Minn. — A single vehicle crash happened Monday morning causing damage to some railroad tracks in Duluth. The driver walking away with minor injuries. It happened at 8:50 a.m. around East Superior Street and North 45th Avenue East. The Duluth Police Department says the vehicle was traveling eastbound at extreme speeds when it left the roadway and struck a…

Timberwolves Sign Chris Finch to Multi-Year Extension

Finch was a finalist for the NBA’s Coach of the Year Award after leading the Timberwolves to a 56-win regular season.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Monday that they’ve signed head coach Chris Finch to a multi-year contract extension. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Timberwolves and Finch have agreed to a four-year deal that keeps him under contract with Minnesota through the 2027-28 season. Finch was a finalist for the NBA’s Coach of the Year Award after leading the Timberwolves to…

Duluth’s Costco Evacuated Due To Refrigerant Leak, Back Open To The Public

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s Costco was evacuated after smoke was reported coming from the store on Monday afternoon. Authorities say when the Duluth Fire Department arrived, they found a refrigerant leak due to some work on the refrigeration system by workers. Officials say the fire department vented the building and will continue to monitor the situation. The store is now back…

Three Longtime Grandma’s Volunteers Inducted Into Hall of Fame

DULUTH, Minn. — Longtime Grandma’s Marathon volunteers were officially inducted into the Grandma’s Hall of Fame. Greg Helgeson, Paul Iverson, and Bob Larkin were all inducted for their longtime contributions to the race and community. Iverson has been volunteering since 1979 and made it to all but two marathons. Helgeson has been involved with more than 20. Larkin has been…

Essentia Health Fitness Expo Launches Grandma’s Marathon Weekend

DULUTH, Minn. — As the Grandma’s crowd gets settled in before tomorrow’s race, runners gathered at the DECC for the Essentia Health Fitness Expo. Starting last night, runners had the chance to grab their race packets with all necessary information for the big day. Every year the expo displays the latest in athletic wear and gear from over 100 vendors….

Local Musicians Participate in Make Music Day

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Sounds of music filled the streets in Superior, Friday, for Make Music Day. Make Music Day is a worldwide celebration, where local musicians showcase their talent during outdoor festivals. For the third year, the City of Superior partook in the musical celebration hosting around 30 performers over 16 venues. All styles, ages and experience levels of musicians…

Jury: Sanussi Bangoura Guilty in Fatal Drive-By Shooting

DULUTH, Minn. — A 22-year-old Duluth man has been found guilty for his involvement in the death of a man and injuring another last august. The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office says a jury has found 22-year-old Sanussi Bangoura guilty of three felonies including aiding and abetting second degree murder and drive-by shooting. Bangoura and his co-defendent 25-year-old Brandon Williams-Gillard shot…

Littlefork River Flooding Downtown Cook

COOK, Minn. — The downtown area of Cook is flooding from a rising creek, and it’s only going to get worse, according to forecasters. Forecasters are predicting the swollen Littlefork River will continue to rise sending more water into Cook, raising the water by a half foot to even a foot. FOX 21 will have more on this story tonight…

Latest on Road Closures and Rainfall Totals Following Severe Weather

NORTHLAND – Severe storms brought plenty of disasters in northern Minnesota Tuesday night. The National Weather Service reports 1.5 to more than 7 inches of rain have fallen within just a few hours. Tornadic wind speeds brought reports of a waterspout spotted outside of Tofte at 5:19 p.m., a confirmed tornado outside of Cotton, and funnel clouds spotted over Moose…

12-Year-Old Bicyclist Struck in Ashland County

MARENGO, Wis. — A 12-year-old bicyclist was life flighted after being struck by a vehicle near Marengo, about 20 miles south of Ashland. This happened Thursday afternoon around 3:30 p.m., the Ashland County Dispatch Center received a call that a vehicle hit struck the 12-year-old on their bike. The condition of the 12-year-old is currently unknown. The driver of the vehicle…

Train Derailment Along Railroad Street

DULUTH, Minn. –A train derailed Wednesday along Railroad St. in Duluth. Two Locomotives with BNSF jumped the track there pulling several rail cars. This happened around noon and no injuries has been reported. When Fox21 asked a rail worker if this is a busy track, the worker said, “I wouldn’t call it busy. But it is used extensively.” BNSF has…

Seawall Work To Detour Marathon Spectators

DULUTH, Minn. — One of the most popular spots to watch Grandma’s Marathon for the home stretch won’t be available to  spectators this year. Harbor drive behind the DECC will be closed off from spectators looking to watch that final stretch before the finish line. Currently, Harbor Drive is under a multi-million dollar seawall construction. Pedestrians and spectators will have…

Kraus-Anderson Moves To Historic Duluth National Bank Building

DULUTH, Minn. — The historic Duluth National Bank Building in Lincoln Park has a new tenant after a big renovation there. It’s now home to the well-known Kraus-Anderson Construction company. The company is celebrating its 25th year anniversary as well. Over the last year, they’ve been looking for a new home for their growing team of 16 project managers and…