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Duluth Family Fighting Cancer Receives “Best Christmas Ever”

A Cloquet business delivered more than a hundred gifts and presented the family $8,000

December 23, 2016

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – In 2011, the charity “Best Christmas Ever” was started, with a mission of helping a Superior family have a life changing Christmas. This year, the non-profit organization is blessing 50 families across the United States with an unforgettable holiday. The staff at Northland Health Filtration in Cloquet wanted to do something special for a local family in…

VFW Prepares for Holiday Dinner

The Tradition Has Been Going on for Decades

December 23, 2016

Lena Takada,

The Veterans of Foreign Wars 137 Annual Christmas dinner is this weekend. The VFW is preparing for the free holiday dinner, and anticipating hundreds of people to show up. Though they already have volunteers lined up, they’re still looking for more, and are always accepting donations of hats and gloves to give away to people who attend the dinner. “We…

Hotels Busy During Holiday Season

From Bentleyville to Hockey... Tourists Come to Duluth Even in the Winter

December 23, 2016

Lena Takada,

Seasonal events, from hockey to Bentleyville, have kept hotels in Duluth busy this holiday season And though Bentleyville is ending soon, there are plenty of hockey tournaments scheduled in January, and the skiing season will be in full swing. Holiday Inn Representatives are crossing their fingers that those events combined with other winter outdoor recreation like ice climbing and fat…

Holiday Shoppers Flock to Grocery Stores

Some Stores Offer Both Groceries and Last Minute Gift Options

December 23, 2016

Lena Takada,

Grocery stores in the Northland are bustling with people gearing up for the holidays Many customers flock to the grocery store, so they can get all the ingredients they need for their special holiday meal. The Week of Christmas is the busiest time of year at Mount Royal, where people can purchase all of their groceries and even pick up…

Think Twice Before Buying a Pet for Christmas

Adopt Don't Shop

December 23, 2016

Lena Takada,

Many children and even adults dream of waking up to a fluffy little puppy or kitten on Christmas morning. But experts remind us that bringing a pet into the family means committing your time and money to taking care of it, for years. Animals, Especially young ones, take a lot of time to train, and may take a while to…

Make a Child Smile Campaign Seeking Donations

Local Toy Donation Drive Looks to Help Needy Families

December 23, 2016

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH – A donation drive that started as a way to help a few families during the holiday season has taken off. We’ve told you about the “Make a Child Smile” campaign put on by Mike Letica with Super America. Now, Letica tells FOX 21 he’s received several requests from needy families since our story last night. He’s asking for…

Cloquet Business Giving Local Family the “Best Christmas Ever”

Northland Health Filtration will also be presenting the family with a check for about $7,000

December 22, 2016

Matt Van Winkle,

CLOQUET, Minn. – A business in Cloquet is doing its part to make sure a family in need has a special Christmas this year. Northland Health Filtration adopted a family as part of the Best Christmas Ever campaign. The business received about 140 gifts, all donated by the community. Tonight, friends and family helped wrap the presents, which they will…

The Breeze Inn Celebrates 5 Years

There was some fun in town Tuesday night up on Jean Duluth Road

December 22, 2016

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The Breeze Inn may seem small on the outside, but there was a big party inside. The Inn’s owners are celebrating 5 years of serving up, good times, cold drinks, and their signature Juicy Lucy burgers. Owner Kate Wagner says, “I think we’re celebrating a few things, we’ve been here 5 years, how we’ve gone from 6 to 22 employees,…

Hundreds of Gifts Wrapped For Families in Need

Volunteers and even some of the families receiving the gifts helped wrap the presents

December 22, 2016

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – Over 700 gifts were wrapped today as part of the “Make A Child Smile” campaign. Mike Letica, with Super America, has received donations from business and people around the community to help purchase gifts for nearly twenty families. Today, volunteers and even some of the families receiving the gifts helped wrap the presents. “I was expecting Christmas…

Duluth Airport Sweetens Holiday Travels

Holiday Travel Heats Up At Duluth International Airport

December 22, 2016

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With the holiday’s almost here it’s a busy time to travel. The Duluth International Airport is already bustling with people off to their holiday destinations. The Duluth Airport Authority made traveler’s trips a little sweeter with some warm holiday cookies. If you still have to catch your flight there are some helpful tips that can make your trip go smoothly….

Northland Family has Built Memories in Grocery Aisles for Decades

Northland Uncovered: Super One Foods

December 21, 2016

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Stopping at a grocery store is on the errands list of many. In Duluth, there are many options including Super One Foods. This popular grocery chain got its start right here in the Northland. “It starts back with my great–grandparents, Ida and Tony Miner,” Miner’s Inc. Store Director Patrick Miner explained. The family business started up in…

Animal Answers: Benefits of Feeding Birds in the Northland

Experts at Wild Birds Unlimited say Winter is the Most Important time to Feed our Feathered Friends

December 21, 2016

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Cold climates can become a constant battle for those who never have the chance to warm up or thaw out. Summer soaring can be sweet sailing for our friends with wings in the Northland. “The chickadees, the nuthatches, woodpeckers are all clinger birds, so they don’t necessarily need a perching area. Many people ask us what types…

Great Outdoors: Sunshine On The Slopes

People Head To Spirit Mountain To Enjoy Warm Winter Weather

December 21, 2016

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DULUTH, Minn- Just a few short days ago was not a good time to be outside. Minnesota Duluth student and experienced skier Ben Merrill remembers, “It was freezing, I had 5 layers. We were taking 5 runs we’re like lets go sit in the chalet for a couple of hours and warm up.” Skier Siera LaFave comments, “Like with a…

New Timekeepers Exhibit Opens at Duluth’s Depot

"Timekeepers" or Pocket Watches Were Used by the American Railroad Industry in the 1880s

December 21, 2016

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Time is now ticking in history at Duluth’s Lake Superior Railroad Museum. The museum’s latest exhibit isn’t taking up much space in the collection, but had a huge purpose back in the 1880s. Many Seventeen Jeweled Timekeepers were given out by the American Railroad Industry after they created the four standard time zones, which we still use…

Carlton County Jail looking at enhancements

Focusing on rehabilitating re-offenders

December 21, 2016

Matt Suoja,

The Carlton County Jail took a huge step today in making their jail stronger. Numerous law enforcement stakeholders met in there today to discuss how the needs and issues the jail is currently facing. Recently the Carlton County Board approved funding for an assessment study for the jail at a cost of $67,000. Officials told Fox 21 today they are…

Polar Express Day held in celebration of the holidays

Kids drove computerized train

December 21, 2016

Matt Suoja,

The annual Polar Express Day was held at the Duluth Edison’s North Star Academy today. Model trains were set up which included a holiday theme. There were even holiday villages created for the trains. This isn’t the only classroom where holiday events took place today. “Throughout every classroom there’s all different kinds of holiday celebrations going on in the classrooms,…

The Duluth Air & Aviation Expo, Presented By St.Lukes

Duluth Air Show Adding Canadian Snowbirds

December 21, 2016

KQDS Staff,

Air Show Update

Canelake’s Candies Keeping Up with Demand

The sweets store in Virginia says they have hundreds of orders to get out this week

December 21, 2016

Matt Van Winkle,

VIRGINIA, Minn. – The busiest place on the Iron Range this week is Canelake’s Candies in Virginia. They’ve received hundreds of orders this month and an influx of customers every day leading up to Christmas. The homemade candy shop typically only has two or three people on staff, but for the week leading up to Christmas, there are about 20…

Toy Drive Targets Older Children in Need

Gifts for Teens Benefits the Boys and Girls Club

December 20, 2016

William Seay,

DULUTH, Minn. – Special delivery, and just in time for Christmas! Natalie Froistad and William Seay from Fox 21 Local News at Seven paid a visit to the Boys and Girls Club of the Northland earlier today, with gift boxes full of presents for area teenagers. “Gifts for Teens” is a toy drive that targets under-privileged teenagers, a group that…

Aurora man pleads guilty to murdering former girlfriend

November 8, 2015 shooting death of Julie Hildreth

December 20, 2016

Melissa Lentz,

John Joseph Plevell pleaded guilty on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 to intentional second-degree murder in the November 8, 2015 shooting death of Julie Ann Hildreth outside the Aurora American Legion club, St. Louis County Attorney, Mark Rubin, said. Plevell, 52, entered the plea before Judge Gary Pagliaccetti in State District Court in Virginia, Minnesota. The court scheduled sentencing for January…

Birkie Trail Run Festival registration opens January 1, 2017

A great opportunity to start those New Year's resolutions

December 20, 2016

Melissa Lentz,

HAYWARD, Wis. – Every year resolutions are made to lose weight, get fit, and make healthier choices, and experts say if a person sets attainable and specific goals when making those resolutions, they’ll be far more apt to keep them. The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has been hard at work helping individuals keep their New Year’s resolutions by offering…

Sentencing for two men involved in August Grand Rapids home invasion

The incident occurred on August 3, 2016

December 20, 2016

Melissa Lentz,

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn – Edward Wade Fauth, 19, of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and Zachary Walker Cary, 28, of Cloquet, Minnesota, appeared in Itasca County District Court for a sentencing hearing, Monday, December 19, 2016, according to Itasca County Attorney, John J. Muhar. The two men previously pleaded guilty to one count of Aggravated Robbery in the First Degree. The crime…

Gov. Walker writes letter to Trump to help citizens of Wisconsin

Asking to provide flexibility in implementing a number of programs

December 20, 2016

Melissa Lentz,

MADISON, Wis. – Governor Scott Walker, today, sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump, outlining actions he believes the incoming administration should take immediately upon entering office to restore state control over the governance of a number of programs and services. Walker’s letter also details his concerns over “incessant federal overreach.” “Too often, states have become mere administrative provinces of…

Former Mayor Ness takes new position

Ness will be new executive director of the Ordean Foundation

December 20, 2016

Matt Suoja,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former Duluth Mayor Don Ness has been named the new executive director of the Ordean Foundation. Ness is taking over for retiring Executive Director Steve Mangan in late January. The Ordean Foundation focuses on poverty issues and has given about $68 million in grants to various Northland organizations since 1933. Ness had previously worked at Lake Superior…

Photography Series Features Small Details inside Historic Mansion

Northland Uncovered: Hidden Glensheen

December 20, 2016

KQDS Staff,

Local photographer takes photos of Glensheen details.

St. Luke’s Dietitian Gives Tips for Having Healthy Holidays

Sticking to a Diet at Holiday Parties

December 20, 2016

KQDS Staff,

A St. Luke’s dietitian gives tips for sticking to your diet.

Monday Was Postal Service’s Busiest Day of the Year

Lines at the West Michigan Street post office in Duluth were long the whole day

December 20, 2016

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – With Christmas less than a week away, people are trying to get their last minute packages in the mail. The postal service says Monday was their busiest shipping day of the year. Lines at the post office on West Michigan Street were nearly out the door all day. Almost every person in line had multiple boxes and…

Winter Brings Extra Parking Tickets

The City of Duluth tends to see a spike in parking tickets during the winter season

December 20, 2016

Site Staff,

The City of Duluth tends to see a spike in parking tickets during the winter months, as snowplows work to clear emergency routes and side streets. The city says snowplows are unable to effectively clear city streets if cars stay parked for longer than the 24-hour ordinance states. The 24-hour ordinance are put in place for specific reasons, “Really to…

Skiers Hit Trails in Duluth

Many of the Trails are Open for Skiing

December 20, 2016

Lena Takada,

When the temperatures are warm enough to comfortably be outside, but cold enough to keep the ground frozen, even a busy work day won’t keep skiers like Annette Hofslund from hitting the trails. The skiing season didn’t start any earlier than previous years, but now, most of the trails across Duluth are open for people to enjoy. “There’s always Hartley…

AAFES Store Closing in Duluth

Minnesota Politicians are Fighting to Reverse the Decision

December 20, 2016

Lena Takada,

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is planning on closing the Duluth location in 2017. Local Veterans believe it’s a Military benefit that is being taken away, and the store closing will impact area veterans negatively. Minnesota Politicians like U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, and U.S. Representative Rick Nolan are urging AAFES to reverse the decision. If…

John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon to Start at the Pit in Two Harbors

Race to Start at the Same Location as Last Year

December 20, 2016

Lena Takada,

The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon will be starting at the Pit in Two Harbors again this year. Organizers were working towards getting the race started at the Fair Grounds in Two Harbors, but didn’t have enough time to work out the details and make it happen. Organizers are still hoping to start at the Fair Grounds for the race…

Linskie Sentenced in Twin Ponds Hit and Run

88-month sentence handed down

December 19, 2016

Melissa Lentz,

The 31-year-old Twin Ports man who drove his car off of Skyline Parkway near Twin Ponds in Duluth, striking and killing Susan LeGarde Menz receiving a guideline prison sentence of seven years and four months, today, according to St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin. A St. Louis County jury deliberated less than an hour during a trial in November, before…

Duluth City Council develops plan for Emerald Ash Borer

The council approved a plan to fight the invasive species.

December 16, 2016

Zach Richie,

DULUTH, Minn. – Emerald Ash Borer has been on the city of Duluth’s mind for months and they now will move forward with a plan to fight against the invasive species. Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive species that can be considered one of the most destructive forest pests ever seen in North America. Emerald Ash Borer targets ash trees…

Hockey team wears ugly sweaters for charity

Money collected for local food shelf

December 16, 2016

Graham Hakala,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The Superior Girls High School Hockey team put on some unique jerseys for a good cause. While playing Monday’s game they wore ugly sweater jerseys to in efforts to draw a bigger crowd and collect food for the local food shelf. The coaches wore the ugly sweater jerseys as well. “My wife found these online and asked…

‘Rogue One’ Lands in Theaters Nationwide

Marcus Cinema in Duluth Prepared for Busy Weekend

December 16, 2016

William Seay,

DULUTH, Minn. — “Rogue One,” the latest film in the super-popular Star Wars movie franchise has officially landed in theaters. It’s all hands on deck at the Marcus Cinema in Duluth; managers have hired six additional employees to help with the busy holiday season. The theater has dedicated four screens for showing “Rogue One.” General Manager Shawn Fennessey says he…

Changes coming to one-way streets in Downtown Duluth

City council approved a three phase project to convert from one way to two way streets

December 16, 2016

Matt Van Winkle,

Drivers in downtown Duluth won’t have to deal with as many one way roads. Last week, city council approved a three phase project to convert portions of First, Second and Third Avenues West from one to two way traffic. The project is set to begin May of 2017. When all’s done, stop lights at seven intersections will change to stop…

Secret Forest Playschool Fundraising for New Classroom

The Hands-On Learning School is Looking to Expand with a Cabin Classroom

December 16, 2016

Brett Scott,

The cold isn’t putting a damper on fundraising efforts for one Playschool in the Northland. Secret Forest Playschool is now located in the Eastridge Community Church in Duluth. Founder Meghan Morrow would like to expand her efforts with a new Cabin Classroom. She opened the hands-on learning opportunity back in the fall of 2012, and has since helped dozens of…

Experts Encourage Safety While Using Space Heaters

Never plug a space heater into an extension cord, rather they should always be plugged into an outlet.

December 16, 2016

Zach Richie,

DULUTH, Minn. – Experts say to always plug space heaters into an outlet and never into an extension cord. Consumers should also be sure to check the cord for any cuts. Also when buying a new space heater, look for one that has an automatic shutoff. “A lot of them have a tip over feature if the heater falls over….

The Vinyl Cave announces it’s closing its doors

December 16, 2016

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SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Vinyl Cave first opened its doors back in 2008 and has since then been symbol of northern Minnesota and Wisconsin’s long running contributions to the world of music. Owners Tom Uterberger and Tom Johnson have been around music their entire lives and have always had a passion for vinyl records and vintage stereo equipment. Now…

Superior Students Play Dodgeball For Good Cause

December 16, 2016

Dan Hanger,

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Caroling in the Skywalk

Duluth East students sing Christmas carols in downtown businesses

December 15, 2016

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. Carolers in downtown Duluth were helping people get in the holiday spirit today. The Duluth East High School Choralaires sang Christmas carols in the skywalk during the lunch hour. They performed holiday favorites in the Holiday Center and the lobbies of three downtown banks. “It’s just really fun to to. It’s fun to go around and make people…

Ice Rinks Being Flooded

Rinks at Lafayette, Merritt, and Norton parks being flooded

December 15, 2016

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. Ice rinks are being flooded across the city of Duluth. Crews are now working to flood outdoor rinks At Lafayette, Merritt, And Norton Parks. Rinks will continue to be flooded throughout the week and the city hopes to have skating ice at some parks by the weekend. Work will begin next week to flood the rink at Bayfront…

Pawn America Donates Christmas Gifts to Troops

Volunteers Stuff Boxes Full of Video Games and Movies for Troops

December 14, 2016

Chelsee Moe,

DULUTH, Minn. – Pawn America is donating over 500 movies and video games to some of the men and women serving far away who cannot make it home for the holidays. Today, family members and local troops volunteered their time stuffing boxes full of Christmas goodies that will be going to the 312th Army Reserve Engineer Company. This unit is…

Vigil Honors Sandy Hook Victims

Northlanders gather to remember and honor victims of 2012 massacre

December 14, 2016

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. Four years ago, 20 children and six staff members lost their lives at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Here in Duluth, people gathered to honor the victims of the shooting. it’s been 4 years since the sandy hook massacre. The victims are being remembered all over the country, including at the First Lutheran Church in Duluth….

Deadline approaching to mail Christmas packages

December 14, 2016

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – With Christmas less than two weeks away, it’s time to get packages in the mail if you haven’t already. The Mail Room in Duluth has had people coming in non–stop to get gifts sent off. This is the busiest time of year for the USPS, so they recommend having packages in the mail by this Friday in…

Bayfield Prepares for Winter Tourism

Businesses are Hoping for More Snow

December 14, 2016

Lena Takada,

BAYFIELD, Wis. – Peaceful quality time with loved ones was how Conn Mullally wanted to spend his birthday this year, and that’s exactly what he got, strolling through the almost empty streets of Bayfield on a quiet Monday. “We come up very often, all four seasons of the year,” says Cathy Mullalay, Con’s wife. Despite a thunderstorm this summer that…

Theft occurs at active fire investigation in Hibbing

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Hibbing Police Department

December 14, 2016

Melissa Lentz,

HIBBING, Minn. – The Hibbing Fire Department has been in the process of investigation the cause and origin of a basement fire that occurred at 1610 3rd Avenue East in Hibbing, that displaced three families on December 10, 2016. The fire department had not yet released the property back to the property owners and tenants. The tenants were able to…

25-year-old Heroin Dealer Arrested in Duluth

1500 block of East 1st Street

December 14, 2016

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department and investigators from the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force executed a search warrant in the 1500 block of East 1st Street in Duluth, on December 13, 2016. According to the Duluth Police Department, during the execution of the search warrant, investigators located heroin, including 29 pieces of packaged for sale,…

Cold Weather and Snow Prepare Ski Trails for the Season

Many of the trails around town have been groomed and are ready.

December 14, 2016

Zach Richie,

Many ski trails have been groomed and are ready for some good skiing, however some wet spots do remain. Skiers are hoping for the cold to stick around and for a few more snowflakes to hit the ground. “This has been such a weird, warm, fall so the ground really didn’t freeze and that made it so when we did…

Stein plans to donate leftover money raised for recounts

Wisconsin completed the recount Monday

December 13, 2016

Melissa Lentz,

MADISON (AP) – Green Party presidential candidate, Jill Stein says she plans to donate any money left over from the $7.3 million she raised to force recounts in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Stein said Tuesday that the exact costs of the recounts aren’t known yet, but she expects to have money left over. Stein is asking donors to complete an…

Community

A Cloquet business delivered more than a hundred gifts and presented the family $8,000

The Tradition Has Been Going on for Decades

From Bentleyville to Hockey... Tourists Come to Duluth Even in the Winter

Some Stores Offer Both Groceries and Last Minute Gift Options

Adopt Don't Shop

Local Toy Donation Drive Looks to Help Needy Families

Northland Health Filtration will also be presenting the family with a check for about $7,000

There was some fun in town Tuesday night up on Jean Duluth Road

Volunteers and even some of the families receiving the gifts helped wrap the presents

Holiday Travel Heats Up At Duluth International Airport

Northland Uncovered: Super One Foods

Experts at Wild Birds Unlimited say Winter is the Most Important time to Feed our Feathered Friends

People Head To Spirit Mountain To Enjoy Warm Winter Weather

"Timekeepers" or Pocket Watches Were Used by the American Railroad Industry in the 1880s

Focusing on rehabilitating re-offenders

Kids drove computerized train

Duluth Air Show Adding Canadian Snowbirds

The sweets store in Virginia says they have hundreds of orders to get out this week

Gifts for Teens Benefits the Boys and Girls Club

November 8, 2015 shooting death of Julie Hildreth

A great opportunity to start those New Year's resolutions

The incident occurred on August 3, 2016

Asking to provide flexibility in implementing a number of programs

Ness will be new executive director of the Ordean Foundation

Northland Uncovered: Hidden Glensheen

Sticking to a Diet at Holiday Parties

Lines at the West Michigan Street post office in Duluth were long the whole day

The City of Duluth tends to see a spike in parking tickets during the winter season

Many of the Trails are Open for Skiing

Minnesota Politicians are Fighting to Reverse the Decision

Race to Start at the Same Location as Last Year

88-month sentence handed down

The council approved a plan to fight the invasive species.

Money collected for local food shelf

Marcus Cinema in Duluth Prepared for Busy Weekend

City council approved a three phase project to convert from one way to two way streets

The Hands-On Learning School is Looking to Expand with a Cabin Classroom

Never plug a space heater into an extension cord, rather they should always be plugged into an outlet.

Duluth East students sing Christmas carols in downtown businesses

Rinks at Lafayette, Merritt, and Norton parks being flooded

Volunteers Stuff Boxes Full of Video Games and Movies for Troops

Northlanders gather to remember and honor victims of 2012 massacre

Businesses are Hoping for More Snow

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Hibbing Police Department

1500 block of East 1st Street

Many of the trails around town have been groomed and are ready.

Wisconsin completed the recount Monday

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