Local Sales Manager – KQDS-TV (FOX 21), Duluth, MN KQDS-TV, FOX 21 in Duluth, MN, a Coastal Television station, is seeking a Local Sales Manager (LSM) to lead our dynamic local sales team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales leader who thrives on driving revenue growth and building strong client relationships. Key Responsibilities: Lead, coach, and mentor…
DULUTH, Minn. — With Earth Day happening earlier this week and trying to find ways to keep the Earth clean, Duluth Running Company has a box set up in their store for recycling used running shoes. They have teamed up with a Miami based company called Sneaker Impact that collects worn out shoes from around the world and gives them…
DULUTH, Minn. — The second day of the annual Raising of the Roses was Monday and several volunteers were at the Rose Garden in Duluth helping out. On Saturday, the roses were raised out of their winter burial and yesterday they were being straightened out, untied, and cleaned off. The city of Duluth relies on community help for projects such…
DULUTH, Minn — As we get deeper into spring and the last of the snow is melting, people have been putting away their ski boots and getting out their running shoes. For some, it marks another season of training for a marathon, and for others it is going out for a casual jog with friends. Duluth Running Company on Superior…
It’s a long way until November, but March and Minnesota are not taking election-year back seats. Minnesota voters were among those heading to the polls Tuesday for the primary. Wisconsin’s primary is not until April. Duluth residents were among those filling out their ballot Tuesday. Unique to primaries, voters need to pick a party–just one party–and then pick one candidate…
DULUTH, Minn. — Students at UMD had the opportunity to meet with over 90 employers on campus Thursday at the STEM-Fest Career Fair. Representatives from local, region, and national companies were on hand for students to connect with and learn which skills are needed as a potential job candidate. UMD hosts these career fairs for all departments to help students…
KQDS FOX 21 TV is seeking a creative and dedicated Account Executive to maintain favorable contact with current clients & develop relationships with new advertisers. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree, 1+ years outside sales experience, and a personal interest in the local business community. Motivated, personable individuals with the ability to listen to clients & develop comprehensive advertising…
(FOX 9) — For those clamoring for extra sleep, now you’ll get to reset your sleep routine with daylight saving time several days away. This weekend, it’ll be time to set your clocks back an hour for the twice annual time change. Here’s what you need to know about the time change. What is daylight saving time? Starting Sunday, Nov….
TWO HARBORS, Minn, — Local solar panel installation company Wolf Track Energy announced Monday that they have merged with Real Solar out of Backus Minnesota. Each of these companies have been around less than 10 years with Two Harbors-based Wolf Track Energy starting in 2018. The merge comes as solar power continues to increase in popularity as a renewable energy…
DULUTH, Minn. — Now that we are well into the fall months, the weather is noticeably cooler and some of you may be thinking about kicking that furnace out of hibernation. Before you do, local experts recommend giving it a quick visual inspection before turning it on. Whether your furnace vents through PVC pipes or a chimney, make sure they…
GLENDORADO TOWNSHIP, Minn. (FOX 9) – Five officers were shot in Glendorado Township, near Princeton, while serving a warrant Thursday morning, authorities tell FOX 9. A suspect has since been taken into custody. The officers, from different agencies, went to a house to serve a warrant before 8 a.m., authorities told FOX 9. While they were there, a man inside — the suspect — started…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you are a fan of wood mosaic art, Bailey Builds is now open at their new location in West Duluth. The Baileys purchased the former funeral home back in 2020 and spent the last few years renovating the over 9,000 square foot building. The larger building gives them more room to grow, provides a better fit…
WINONA, Minn. (FOX 9) – Adam Fravel has been indicted on two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his ex Madeline Kingsbury earlier this year. A grand jury returned the indictment for first-degree murder — past pattern of domestic abuse; first-degree murder — premeditation; and second-degree murder — unintentional on Monday, Oct. 2. Fravel, 29, was previously charged with two counts of second-degree…
BEMIDJI, Minn. (FOX 9) – Indigenous groups and law enforcement are working together to conduct a large-scale search for evidence in the disappearance of Nevaeh Kingbird. Kingbird went missing back in Oct. 2021, when she was seen leaving a party and then leaving a second location an hour later. According to Bemidji police, Kingbird’s disappearance started as a runaway case. The investigation intensified…
(FOX 9) — At-home COVID-19 tests are once again available to be shipped for free to households across America. Beginning Monday, Sept. 25, you can order up to four free tests per household. The tests can be ordered in the same fashion as previous batches from the U.S. government – via COVIDTests.gov. Orders will ship free starting the week of October 2…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Minnesota’s first Office of Cannabis Management director has been appointed. Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced Erin DuPree has been appointed the state’s first director of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Starting Oct. 2, DuPree will start building the new state agency and will have a leadership role in establishing and regulating the adult-use…
(Updated September 8, 5:30 p.m.) — The three deaths at a Breezy Point townhouse have been ruled a double-murder and suicide, according to the Crow Wing County Attorney’s office. The two people murdered have been identified as 54-year-old Melanie Michele Jansen of Maple Grove, and her daughter, 29-year-old Hannah Nicole Parmenter of Elk River. The man who authorities say…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Prior to an official launch on Oct. 1, Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) officials offered details on a program that intends to offer “drivers licenses for all,” regardless of current immigration status. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation into law last March that was the culmination of a long-running campaign to give more than 80,000 undocumented immigrants…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Since legalizing recreational marijuana use among adults over the age of 21, Minnesota has already collected nearly $600,000 in tax revenue from sales in its first month. A new 10% cannabis tax went into effect on July 1, 2023, for all purchases involving THC, which can also be found in edibles and drinks. According to the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Supreme Court will have a new chief justice, Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday. Justice Natalie Hudson will serve as chief justice starting in October. The move will follow the retirement of current Chief Justice Lorie Gildea. “Justice Hudson is one of our state’s most experienced jurists. She has a strong reputation as a leader and consensus…
(FOX 9) – A two-vehicle collision in western Minnesota left three members of the Gustavus Adolphus College women’s hockey team injured and another teammate dead Sunday afternoon. The crash occurred around 12:40 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway in Grace Township, approximately 50 miles from the South Dakota border, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The four Gustavus hockey…
WAYZATA, Minn. (FOX 9) – Former Minnesota Governor Albert “Al” Quie died on Friday in Wayzata at 99 years old. Quie was a Republican member of Congress for more than 20 years and the 35th governor of Minnesota. His son Joel Quie said he was a man full of great stories and strong faith. Before getting into politics, he worked as a farmer and…
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) – The kickoff of the Minnesota State Fair is just a week away. The fair opens to visitors next Thursday and preparations are in full swing. But it’s not just State Fair vendors who are busy; State Fair police are also working hard to make sure the Great Minnesota Get-Together is safe and secure. One of the…
(FOX 9) – A prominent promise made by Gov. Walz last legislative session will begin to come to fruition for Minnesotans this week. On Wednesday, Gov. Walz will hold an event to announce that as families gear up for the back-to-school season, the one-time tax rebate payments of up to $1,300 per family will start being sent to tax filers. The legislation provides payments to…
LAHAINA, Hawaii (Fox 9)- Hawaii officials worked painstakingly to identify the 99 people confirmed killed in wildfires that ravaged Maui and expected to release the first names Tuesday, even as teams intensified the search for more dead in neighborhoods reduced to ash. A week after a blaze tore through historic Lahaina, many who survived have started moving into hundreds of…
DULUTH, Minn. (FOX 9) – As the owner of a trucking company, Jeff Foster knows his way around a semi. But on a sunny summer afternoon on Lake Superior in Duluth, he is trading the highway for the waterway and giving the term cruising a whole new meaning. “It’s the most interesting boat we’ve ever been able to be on. I’m very…
LOS ANGELES (KTTV) – We apparently may have found the Mega Million lottery jackpot winner. According to the Mega Millions website someone from Florida purchased a ticket with all six matching numbers – good for the top prize of up to $1.58 billion. The top prize bumped up to nearly $1.6 billion after no one got the six matching numbers for last week’s drawing….
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The fourth and final former Minneapolis police officer charged for his role in George Floyd’s murder was sentenced in court on Monday. Tou Thao was sentenced to 57 months (4.75 years) in prison with credit for 340 days served on Monday, just three months after he was found guilty of aiding and abetting manslaughter of Floyd’s death. Judge Peter Cahill shared his frustration with…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Recreational marijuana became legal on Tuesday, Aug. 1, in Minnesota. The legislation allows Minnesotans 21 and older to possess and use certain amounts of cannabis and cannabis products. Aug. 1 marked the following steps in Minnesota’s legalization rollout: Full decriminalization, which allows for legal adult-use cannabis possession, consumption, and home grow. Labelers and retailers may begin selling cannabis seed Minnesota…
WASHINGTON (FOX9) – President Donald Trump has landed in Washington, D.C. and will soon be on his way to court to be arraigned on federal charges in connection to his claims of election fraud and attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. It’s a historic day that will set the former president squarely between two significant landmarks from his…
(FOX 9) — The Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $1.25 billion after no one beat the odds Tuesday night and won the massive lottery prize. The winning numbers drawn were: 8, 24, 30, 45, 61 and the yellow ball: 12. No one has won the Mega Millions jackpot since April 18, allowing it to grow larger and larger….
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Adults in Minnesota can now legally possess and grow recreational marijuana. Here’s everything you need to know. Who can use marijuana in Minnesota? Adults 21 and older can possess and travel within Minnesota’s borders with 2 ounces of cannabis flower, 8 grams of concentrate, and 900 milligrams worth of THC-containing edible products (gummies, seltzers). Meanwhile, they can have 2 pounds of cannabis…
(FOX 9) — The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $910 million after Tuesday night’s drawing produced no big winners, extending a stretch of bad luck dating back to April. The numbers drawn were: 3, 5, 6, 44, 61 and the yellow ball 25. The absence of a winner for the estimated $820 million jackpot brings the count of…
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) – A man has been sentenced for his role in the 2022 shooting inside the Nike store at the Mall of America that happened following a dispute that began at the checkout register. Shamar Alon Ramon Lark, 21, was charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, intentional discharge of a firearm that endangers safety and carrying a pistol in…
(FOX 9) — A new study reveals the impact of running can extend beyond the body and could help prevent Parkinson’s disease, a neurological condition that affects balance and coordination and can cause involuntary movements like stiffness and shaking. In a study published in the journal Science Advances, Italian researchers say intensive exercise, including running on a treadmill can stimulate the…
(FOX 9) — “Barbenheimer ” didn’t just work – it spun box office gold. The social media-fueled fusion of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” brought moviegoers back to the theaters in record numbers this weekend, vastly outperforming projections and giving a glimmer of hope to the lagging exhibition business, amid the sobering backdrop of strikes. Warner Bros.’ “Barbie” claimed the…
(FOX 9) – For the first time, researchers have been able to estimate the level of Alzheimer’s disease in every county across the United States. The research was released this week at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. The research reveals that the highest percentages of those 65 and older with Alzheimer’s dementia live in the east and southeastern United States. The author of the…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Guns are showing up at airports in record numbers again this year and law enforcement is putting an emphasis on reversing the trend. In a span of six hours in February, a single TSA officer at MSP confiscated two firearms sliding down the conveyor belt, headed for flights. The rare double detection highlighted a growing problem at airports…
(FOX 9) – Minnesota’s labor force continues to grow, with more than 9,000 people entering the labor market in June, according to the latest data provided by the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Signifying the fourth month with positive growth – the largest monthly gain in three years – 9,017 new people entered the job market. Minnesota’s labor force participation rate increased…
OMAHA, Neb. (FOX 9) – With the Powerball jackpot topping $1 billion for this week’s drawing, millions of people across the country will be lining up at convenience stores, grocery and gas station counters hoping to hit it big. How does this latest Powerball jackpot stack up? The new jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing would be the seventh highest in U.S. history and…
WHITEMARSH TOWNSHIP, Pa. (FOX 9) – Emergency crews responded to the scene of a train derailment in Montgomery County, which prompted temporary evacuations in the area. According to authorities, 16 cars on a CSX train derailed in the area of Stenton Avenue, Flourtown Road and Joshua Road in Whitemarsh Township early Monday morning. Emergency crews from multiple agencies and local…
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Minnesota State Fair released its list of new fair foods that will be available at this year’s Great Minnesota Get-Together. There are 34 official new foods and seven new food vendors at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair, bringing the total to 500 foods and about 300 different concession locations throughout the fairgrounds. Here are the new foods:…
LONDON (FOX9) — President Joe Biden and King Charles III, two leaders who waited decades to reach the pinnacle of their careers, used their first meeting in those roles Monday to zero in on the generational challenge of climate change, prodding private companies to do more to bolster clean energy in developing countries. The meticulously choreographed gathering at Windsor Castle…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources plans to auction off 10 parcels this month, including pieces along lakes in northern Minnesota’s cabin country. Properties in Clearwater, Itasca and Wadena counties are available for online bidding from Monday, July 10, through Monday, July 24, with the DNR saying the rural and lakeshore properties for sale offer areas for recreation….
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – It will be hard to “shake it off” – the site of more than a half million people flooding Minneapolis between Friday and Saturday for Taylor Swift’s sold out concerts, plus a Pride festival and Kiwanis convention. Speaking on Wednesday before the festivities really ramp up, Minnepaolis Mayor Jacob Frey officially declared the city as “Swiftie-apolis” as an…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Seventy Minnesotans lost their lives in fires in 2022 — the most since 1995, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) said. “To say Minnesota had 70 fire deaths in 2022 is oversimplifying the data,” Interim State Fire Marshal Amanda Swenson said in a release. “These deaths weren’t a result of social media challenges gone wrong….
BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE ARE, Minn. (FOX 9) – The U.S. Forestry Service says about 30 acres of the Boundary Water Canoe Area are currently burning. The fire is between Spice Lake and Ogishkemuncie Lake. The fire is being monitored, and at the moment it’s still small, but conditions are dry. Over 20,000 acres of the BWCA burned during the 2021 Greenwood Fire. The…
MIAMI (Fox 9)- Donald Trump was set to make his first court appearance Tuesday in a historic criminal case charging the former president with hoarding top secret government documents, boastfully displaying them to visitors and trying to hide them from investigators who demanded them back. Trump approached his Miami court date with characteristic bravado, insisting as he has done through years…
WINONA, Minn. (FOX 9) – The ex-partner of Madeline Kingsbury and the father of her children has been arrested on a murder charge as police say they have found a body. Adam Fravel was booked into Winona County Jail just after 7 p.m. Wednesday, hours after human remains were found in some brush off Highway 43 Wednesday afternoon by a Fillmore County deputy. The…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The man accused of firing a gun several times inside a Nike store at Mall of America after a fight last summer pleaded guilty in court on Tuesday. Shamar Alon Ramon Lark, 21, was charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, intentional discharge of a firearm that endangers safety and carrying a pistol in public without a permit. He…
