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Arrest Made In Minneapolis Mosque Fires That Rattled Muslims

April 30, 2023

The Associated Press,

Fire crews at The Mercy Islamic Center in Minneapolis last Monday. (FOX 9) Minneapolis police have arrested a man suspected of setting two fires that damaged mosques in the city last week as part of what the police chief called “an attempt to inflict terror onto our Muslim community.” Police Chief Brian O’Hara announced the arrest of 36-year-old Jackie Rahm…

BMSE Community Day Free Kids Camp Returns for Second Year

The camp is this upcoming Wednesday, May 3. It is scheduled from 4-6 PM at Malosky Stadium. No registration necessary.

April 28, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Next week, mark your calendars, the annual Community Day Free Kids Camp presented by the Black Men Serving Excellence group returns for its second year. Next Wednesday, May 3, all kids across the Northland are welcome to participate in outdoor games and activities at Malosky Stadium. There will be fun friendly competition, group games, personalized paint-your-own t-shirts and…

Friends Of Roundelay Garage Sale Fundraiser Happening This Weekend In Duluth

April 28, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — The 6th annual Friends of Roundelay garage sale fundraiser is taking place this weekend and all proceeds benefit it’s Girl Scouts camp. Camp Roundelay has served over 35,000 Girl Scouts since it started in 1958. At the camp, Girl Scouts can go horseback riding, learn how to kayak, make arts and crafts, and more. Organizers say…

Superior YMCA Hosts Earth Day Event

April 28, 2023

Emma Propp,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — A collaborative event took place at the Superior YMCA Friday in honor of Earth Day It was to teach students ways to prevent pollution and live a healthy lifestyle. Groups that were there to teach elementary school students from around the area included the Northwest Wisconsin Lung Health Alliance and Superior’s Environmental Services Division, among others….

Duluth Celebrates The Life Of Judge Sally Tarnowski

A day of fond memories, professional achievements, and deep friendships

April 27, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth born-and-raised attorney and judge was remembered by friends, family and colleagues Thursday during a memorial at the DECC. Judge Sally Tarnowski died unexpectedly in March when she was struck by a vehicle while jogging on vacation in Florida. Tarnowski was 63 years old. Thursday’s reflections included her Duluth public school roots, her going to law…

MN House, Senate Pass ‘Northern Lights Express’ Funding In Transportation Bills

April 27, 2023

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — For the first time ever, the Northern Lights Express project now has financial backing from the Minnesota House and the Senate. The Senate has approved $50 million toward the passenger rail service between the Twin Ports and Minneapolis. This comes after the House Transportation Committee set aside full funding for NLX in its omnibus bill and was…

Duluth YMCA Celebrates Afterschool Professionals

April 27, 2023

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Area YMCA celebrates its afterschool professionals for national afterschool appreciation week. This week is about appreciating and advocating for those who work with this communities’ youths during out-of-school hours. The Duluth Area YMCA is making a comeback after the Covid Pandemic. With 140 staff members and growing, they are able to provide care to 1,000…

UMD’s Service Sorority Hosts Fundraiser To Benefit Family Members

April 26, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Every year a service sorority at UMD puts on a fundraiser to raise money for causes they are passionate about. This year the cause was closer to home as Gamma Zeta Pi walked for two of their own member’s mother. Britt and Abby Davis’s mother was diagnosed with cancer just a few months ago. Tuesday around 40…

Brother, Sister Of Fire Victims Thank Duluth Firefighters, Community

April 25, 2023

Dan Hanger, Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. – A brother and sister who lost their sister and nephew in a weekend apartment fire in Duluth are thanking the firefighters who tried to save their relatives and for the outpouring of community support with the unexpected funeral costs. Fatal fires are not common in Duluth, especially fires that take the life of more than one person….

30th Annual Workers’ Memorial Day At Duluth Labor Temple

April 25, 2023

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — April 24th marks Workers’ Memorial Day this year. Duluth Labor Temple hosted their 30th annual memorial service on Monday morning. It’s a day to remember those who have lost their lives while at work. There was a ceremony outside the temple again this year. During that time, a tree is planted in honor of those who have…

Knowing Your Neighbors: KTWH Studio

April 25, 2023

Bret Holland,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. — In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbors, we take you to Two Harbors to visit the KTWH Studio to learn what ‘community radio’ means to the volunteers and artists involved. Categories: Business, Community, Knowing Your Neighbor, News, News – Latest News

Task Force to Improve Downtown Duluth Reports Progress

Increasing concerns had prompted a search for solutions

April 24, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

Concerns about downtown Duluth’s future and its direction prompted a task force last fall to look at the issues. Monday, members said they feel good about what has happened so far. The task force said progress has been made in several areas, including dealing with the issues of mental health resources, selecting businesses for improved lighting, a meeting in May…

Lake Superior College Recruits Students During Aviation Shortage

April 24, 2023

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — At the height of a large shortage of workers in the aviation field… Lake Superior College held an open house Friday, showing off the best things about their aviation programs, in hopes of reeling in some new recruits. LSC has both aviation maintenance technology and professional pilot programs in a time of desperate need for people in…

Therese Wisocki Joins List Of Candidates For Duluth City Council

April 23, 2023

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Another candidate has announced her run for the Duluth City Council. Therese Wisocki told FOX 21 on Sunday that she’s a retired telecommunications professional who has never run for political office before. Wisocki said she’s hoping to focus on improving public safety downtown and bringing new development there. Rising property taxes and low wages are also on…

Gary-New Duluth Rec Center Raising Money Through A Rummage Sale

April 21, 2023

Pat Brink,

GARY-NEW DULUTH, Minn. — The Gary-New Duluth Rec Center is hosting a rummage sale in West Duluth Friday and Saturday. The rummage sale is open and affordable to everyone. Prices are not marked on the items. Instead, people can pay whatever they are comfortable with. Thanks to the generosity of the surrounding community the Rec Center has received many donations…

WLSSD Hosts Earth Day Courtland Street Block Party

April 21, 2023

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — WLSSD hosted its Courtland Street Block Party today in honor of Earth Week. Friday was all about focusing on how the community can help protect public health and the environment. The Product Re-Use Center was open for people to drop off toxic household items along with old medications that need to be properly disposed of. The Center…

Special Olympics Minnesota Hosts Unified Indigenous Games At Cloquet High School

April 21, 2023

Emma Propp,

CLOQUET, Minn. — A fun event took place at the Cloquet High School bringing students of all abilities together by playing games. Special Olympics Minnesota hosted the Unified Indigenous Games combining students with and without disabilities to play, learn, and grow together. The traditional indigenous games come from all over the world and have always been adaptable and accessible to…

UMD Students Host ‘Be the Match’ To Help Boy Avoid Terminal List

The students will host another swabbing event on Monday from noon until 8 p.m.

April 20, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — A Be the Match recruitment event was held at the University of Minnesota-Duluth to help those who are fighting blood diseases. UMD’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) helped organize this event to help patients looking for a blood stem-cell transplant find their match. Thursday’s event was for almost 2-year-old Ari Chambers. Ari has not been able to find…

“No Hit Zones” Hope to Prevent Spanking of Children or Hitting Others

Staff members in certain public spaces will intervene.

April 20, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

It is child abuse prevention month, and part of that includes an effort by some to get parents to move away from spanking children. Thursday, supporters of that effort gathered at the YMCA in Hermantown to promote an area coalition that is establishing and increasing the number of “No Hit Zones.” The zones will be spaces and agencies where others…

New Bicycle Tour Event To Honor Late Minnesota Senator David Tomassoni

April 20, 2023

Emma Propp,

EVELETH, Minn. — The late Minnesota Senator David Tomassoni who died last year from ALS is getting a new ALS fundraising tour named in his honor. ALS nonprofit Never Surrender Inc. is launching a new bike riding event called the “Tomassoni Tour, Cycle for ALS.” The announcement was made Wednesday at the Mesabi Station in Eveleth. The tour will happen…

Mayor Again Asks Duluth Council To Avoid Budget Cuts, Use ‘Rescue Plan’ Funds

April 19, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Mayor Emily Larson is speaking up — through an email to councilors — about this year’s $383,000 in city wide budget cuts. She’s urging them to avoid the cuts by using American Rescue Plan funds. The $383,000 handles the one-percent levy cut the council made last December in Larson’s proposed property tax levy increase, which she said…

Duluth Fire Department Busy in 2022, With Some Ups and Downs

Overall runs were up, but actual fires down. Code enforcement was up.

April 19, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

DULUTH, Minn. – Wednesday the Duluth Fire Department presented a picture of what calls were up and which were down in 2022. In 2022, the department made 478 more runs than the year before. That’s an increase of 3.2%. over 2021. There were twenty-four fewer fire calls. There were also 18 water rescues, down by 21 from the year before….

Spring Allergy Season Right Around The Corner

April 19, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Although it may not look like spring outside right now, allergies are still a concern for many. Trees will be pollinating soon, and the pollination affects those with allergies causing runny noses, congestion, and watery eyes. Fox21 spoke with an expert at the Allergy and Asthma Center of MN in Duluth on what to do when spring…

Knowing Your Neighbors: Yellow Bike Coffee

April 18, 2023

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, Minn. — Last June, Yellow Bike Coffee closed their doors when the lease expired where they had called home for five years on Miller Trunk Highway. By the time September rolled around, they had purchased a building near the airport that they had to transform from a garage warehouse into a coffee shop. “So, we got in here and…

Sleeping Bags, Tents Wanted As Duluth’s Warming Shelter Closes For Season

April 16, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — The CHUM drop-in shelter in Duluth is asking for donated sleeping bags and tents as more of the homeless population will be out in the elements with Duluth’s Warming Shelter closing for the season on Monday. This comes as CHUM and MnDOT are planned to clean up a growing homeless encampment in Duluth sometime this week. The…

CJ Ham’s Fourth Annual Youth Football Camp Open for Registration

The camp is set for July 8 at Public Schools Stadium on the campus of Duluth Denfeld.

April 15, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Summer is nearing and one of the most popular events of the season is back for its fourth year. Former Denfeld Hunter and Vikings fullback, CJ Ham’s Annual Youth Football Camp is now open for registration. The camp is set for July 8 at Public Schools Stadium on the campus of Duluth Denfeld. The camp includes one on…

Gabriel’s Used Bookstore Provides Affordable Books For Everyone

April 14, 2023

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — Are you looking for cheap books while also supporting your local community? Gabriel’s Used Bookstore is exactly the place. With over 50,000 books on the shelves at a time, this quaint store has a big cause. Run by a staff of volunteers, Gabriel’s mission is to make sure everyone has access to affordable books. One of the…

Homeless Encampment, Debris Grow Near Bayfront Park; Cleanup Effort Planned Next Week

April 14, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — A homeless encampment across the street from Bayfront Park has grown into a public health hazard, and a CHUM official confirms MnDOT will be cleaning the property sometime next week. There are two growing sections along Railroad Street with about five tents and other items across from Playfront Park next to I35. The second section that’s most…

Dept. By Dept. Breakdown Of 2023 Duluth Budget Cuts, City’s Reason Why

April 13, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 has gathered new details involving city wide budget cuts in Duluth worth $383,000. City administration says the cuts involve this year’s status-quo budget. The Duluth Police Department, which has the largest portion of the city’s budget, is being asked to cut $98,402. The Duluth Fire Department holds the city’s second-largest portion of the yearly budget….

Memorial Blood Centers Bloodmobile Stops By Lake Superior College

April 13, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Memorial Blood Centers Bloodmobile stopped by Lake Superior College Wednesday. Almost 30 students and faculty signed up to give blood, as blood donations are urgently needed. The Bloodmobile stops by many businesses and schools going all the way up to International Falls, down to Hinkley, and some spots in Wisconsin. The driver of the bus says…

Duluth Business Owners Helping Each Other

West Duluth Business Club Working to Make Things Happen

April 12, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

A group of Duluth business owners is welcoming new members as it works to help the area prosper. Members of the West Duluth Business Club gather the second Wednesday of every month at Mr. D’s. Wednesday was no exception. There is usually a guest speaker, and this month it was Amber Burns with the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. One…

Erbert & Gerbert’s Reopens After Berquist Imports Fire In Cloquet

April 12, 2023

KQDS Staff,

CLOQUET, Minn. — After fire ripped through Berquist Imports in Cloquet in February, it’s neighboring business Erbert & Gerbert’s is now reopen. The owner of the sandwich shop tells Fox 21 suffered extensive smoke and inventory damage from the nearby fire worth $40,000, but everything is back now. Meanwhile Berquist’s remains heavily damaged. A new post on its website says…

Pump It For Parkinson’s At Benedictine Living Community In Duluth

April 12, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Benedictine Living Community was promoting exercise Tuesday through a “Pump it for Parkinson’s” event. NuStep and the National Institute for Fitness and Sport are behind the program. They’re trying to get senior communities across the country reach a total of 1 million steps in. Benedictine had a goal of 30,000 steps and ended up doubling it….

Duluth Marshall’s Anna Hron Pursues Dreams of Playing Baseball

Catch the full story Wednesday night for this week's Northern Star.

April 11, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Baseball season is finally coming around in the Northland and one local high school team has welcome a new player to their roster, one that says she’s proud to play like a girl. Anna Hron, a sophomore at Duluth Marshall, has always had a passion for baseball but felt softball was the only route for her. Now, Anna…

Duluth Lions Club Announces Pancake Breakfast Date

April 10, 2023

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Lions Club announced the date of their annual pancake breakfast. This year the breakfast will be held at the DECC on May 4th from 6 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. The Lions Club says the goal is to serve 10,000 people and raise $100,000. These events serve as a large fundraiser to give back to the…

Fairlawn Mansion Hosts ‘MasterPeeps’ Art Contest

April 9, 2023

KQDS Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Peeps took over the Fairlawn Mansion Saturday for a big “MasterPeeps” art contest. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger was one of the judges. There were three categories – youngsters, individuals, and groups/families. There were many creative designs and ideas, like the Aerial Lift Bridge, a fancy necklace and even a slide dog race creations. A big life-sized Peep…

Two More Candidates Announce Run For Duluth City Council

April 9, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Two more people have announced they’re running for Duluth City Council seats. Wendy Durrwachter is running for Dist. 1. She says she will “focus on doing the work to ensure Duluth stays a great place to call home.” Durrwachter was a single mother of two who supported her family mostly as a restaurant server. She’s now a…

Dining Out a Long-standing Easter Tradition

Area restaurants and buffets popular for families on Easter

April 7, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

Easter meals are celebrated in different ways by families. Of course, cooking at home is one tradition, but dining out is another. It looked deceptively quiet Friday afternoon, but the restaurant at the Barker’s Island Inn will be filled come Sunday. Preparations are underway for their annual Easter Buffet, which has now been a tradition for over thirty years. Families…

Superior Fire Department Promotes and Bolsters Ranks

COVID Delayed Overdue Recognition

April 6, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

The Superior Fire Department held a special ceremony Thursday for men and women who have been working quietly, and patiently. Both new and veteran members of the department were sworn in, honored and recognized. Proud family members and friends were there for the big moments. Thanks to the familiar refrain, “Due to COVID,” there had not been a ceremony like…

8th Annual Cabin Fever Reliever Rescheduled For April 23

April 6, 2023

Maria Vollom,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Some good news for folk and classical music fans.. The 8th Annual Cabin Fever Reliever has been rescheduled after being cancelled in March due to weather. The new date is Sunday, April 23 at Two Harbors High School. A wide range of local talent will be showcased including solo artists and full-on band ensembles performing everything…

Duluth Parks And Recreation Announces Chester Creek Concert Series Dates

April 5, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Parks and Recreation is looking ahead to summer with an announcement of the 40th Annual Chester Creek Concert Series starting in June. The free family-friendly concerts take place Tuesday nights at Chester Park on East Skyline Parkway. The concerts will start at 7 p.m. in June and July and 6:30 p.m. for the August dates. June…

Lake County Chamber Of Commerce Hosts Career Expo In Two Harbors

April 5, 2023

KQDS Staff,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. — As the end of the school year approaches, it’s time for students to start thinking about their future. And what better way than hosting a career fair at the high school in Two Harbors. The Lake County Chamber of Commerce is working on hosting career fairs all across the Northland. With the recent employment shortages, these…

Easter Storytime And Crafts At Superior Public Library

April 5, 2023

KQDS Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior Public Library is preparing for the weekend with an Easter themed story time. Every Tuesday the library puts on a story time for kids to come enjoy. These readings are open for families to bring their young children where they can meet and play with other kids their age. Tuesday was all about incorporating the…

Funeral For Late Judge Sally Tarnowski At The End Of April, Community Invited

April 4, 2023

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — Funeral arrangements have been made in honor of St. Louis County Judge Sally Tarnowski who died last month. Judge Tarnowski was stuck by a vehicle while out on a jog in Venice, Florida on March 6. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. April 27 at the DECC in the Lake Superior Ballroom. The community…

CASDA Hosts Events In Honor Of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 4, 2023

Emma Propp,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, better known as CASDA, will be hosting events throughout the month for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The first event happened over in Superior Monday at the Douglas County Courthouse where Mayor Jim Paine offered his proclamation to make April Sexual Assault Awareness Month. CASDA is hoping to bring awareness to…

Protest Over Duluth Apartment Building’s Partial Hotel Changes While Management Gives New Insight

April 3, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – People protested Monday outside a one-year-old housing development in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The protesters said they don’t want to see one floor of the building converted into boutique hotel units. Lincoln Park Flats on West Superior Street is owned by P&R Properties. Company officials told FOX 21 Monday that turning the second floor into 24 short-term…

Youth Center Leaders Say Funding Is Critically Needed To Build Community Rec Center In West Duluth

April 3, 2023

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — Valley Youth Center leaders say that rec centers providing healthy outlets for kids and teens are in short supply in Duluth, as they hope their plans to build a space that would serve the whole community can come to life. However, it will cost millions of dollars to get there. Angelo Simone is in his 40th year…

Arrowhead Home And Builders Show Brings In Many Visitors

March 31, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — The annual Arrowhead Home and Builders Show at the DECC brings in many vendors, but it also brings in many visitors. Friday was a great day to check it out with cooler temperatures and cloudy skies bringing people indoors. There are many different booths to check out from remodeling, home, and garden products to fun features like…

Duluth Mayor, CAO Release Statements About ‘Lincoln Park Flats’ Partial Changes To Hotel Units

March 31, 2023

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson and Chief Administrative Office Noah Schuchman released joint statements late Friday involving a newly built apartment building in Lincoln Park that could potentially be changing a floor to boutique hotel units, which the city said was not what was originally presented for development. Statement from CAO Schuchman: “The City of Duluth and DEDA are…

WI Congressman Tom Tiffany Hosts Listening Session In Superior

March 31, 2023

Mason Kroll,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany stopped in Superior Friday as part of a series of listening sessions taking place in Douglas County. Tiffany’s listening session was hosted with newly elected State Rep. Angie Sapik. Those who attended expressed concerns about the economy, the railroad, schools, and freedom of speech. Tiffany says he tries to conduct listening sessions quarterly,…