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Allete Sold to Partnership in $6.2 Billion Deal; Company Going Private

Announcement says headquarters to remain in Duluth.

May 6, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

The company behind most of the northland’s power and energy has been bought. Allete announced the purchase Monday morning, and it will now become a private company. Allete is the parent company of Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power. It has been bought by a large partnership with hopes that deep pockets will fund future capital investments. The…

Earth Ride Maker’s Market Features Twin Ports Artists, Music, and Beer

Vendors selling arts and crafts of all kinds lined up outside Cedar Lounge for the first market of the season

May 5, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Sunday marked the first Earth Rider Maker’s Market of the season at Cedar Lounge. The market took advantage of the outdoor space, with vendors set up selling all kinds of crafts. Booths offered everything from tie dye to crotchet to maple syrup to candles. Vendors were antsy for their first customers to arrive. “Super excited to start,…

Hoops Brewing Hosts ‘We’re Cutting You Off’ Homegrown Wrap-Up Party

Festival-goers could stop by and get a deal on beers by letting a bartender cut off their Homegrown wristband

May 5, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — Sunday was the last day of the Homegrown Music Festival in the Twin Ports. This year’s festival started with an official kick off party at Hoops Brewing in Canal Park and now music lovers can return to Hoops to be “cut off.” Hoops Brewing invited festival-goers for the “We’re Cutting You Off” Wrap Up Party. Anyone who…

Duluth Farmer’s Market Gets Ready to Open for the Season

May 4, 2024

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Farmer’s Market hosted a May Day Celebration on Saturday as the market gets ready to open its doors for the season. The May Day Celebration got customers into the market early to get a jump start on their summer produce shopping. The Duluth Farmer’s Market on the corner of 14th Ave E. and 3rd St…

Day 2: Pro-Palestine Demonstrations At Rose Garden, Civic Center

May 2, 2024

Dan Hanger, Pat Brink, Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — At least 50 people arrived at the Duluth Rose Garden during the 7 o’clock hour Thursday evening. The pro-Palestine protesters were making their voices heard for the second day in a row there. The crowd Thursday was much larger than last night’s demonstration. Earlier in the day Thursday, the city of Duluth put out a warning that…

Pancake Day — Pancakes for a Cause

May 2, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — Come for the pancakes, but know that you’re helping a lot of people in the Duluth area. That’s the Lions Pancake Day at the DECC. 65 years of bringing people together. “I like Pancakes,” that was the sentiment of many people at Pancake Day. Jim Pratt has been a member of the Duluth Lions Club for 25…

Bean Bag Toss Tournament Benefits Families of Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses

Adolfson & Peterson Construction Held Its Third Annual Tournament to Fundraise for the Northern Lights Foundation

May 2, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — This afternoon saw the Third Annual Charity Bean Bag Tournament at Clyde Iron Works, all to benefit families in need. Sixty four teams entered the bracket-style tournament today. The mission? To fundraise for the Northern Lights Foundation, an organization which provides grants to the families of children with life-threatening illnesses. Some previous grant recipients were even there…

New Consulting Agency in Duluth Helping Community Unplug and Recharge

May 2, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — A new agency is helping community members ditch the Wi-Fi and network face to face through a new series of events. Brico Works is a new consulting agency focused on helping non-profits and social change organizations. They consult for core services around development, fundraising, communications, and operations. The founder is hosting a co-working series at Lester Amity…

‘Duluth Palestine Solidarity Camp’ Forms At Rose Garden

May 1, 2024

Dan Hanger,

Courtesy: The Duluth Palestine Solidarity Camp DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Palestine Solidarity Camp, as the group is calling themselves, set up an encampment at the Rose Garden Wednesday evening. This encampment followed another encampment within the Duluth Civic Center, which police said was not legal. Duluth Palestine Solidarity Camp’s purpose is to “demand city and state divestment and boycott…

Goal of Large Grant is Transformation

Family Freedom Center focusing on Black families receives $500,000 from Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation

May 1, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

There is a hope Wednesday that big ideas combined with big money will produce big results. Four different organizations are working together to bring change to Black families in the Central Hillside neighborhood. The Family Freedom Center is receiving $500,000 from the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. The center was founded six years ago with the specific goal of creating…

65th Annual Duluth Lions Pancake Day

May 1, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s time to find your pancake eatin’ pants and prepare for the 65th Annual Duluth Lions Pancake Day coming up Thursday May 3rd at the DECC. Wednesday was set-up day and the Duluth Lions Club has this process down to a science. This is the group’s 65th time preparing to feed thousands of people pancakes and sausages…

Over 200 LSC Students Show Off Work At Spring Art Show

May 1, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Over 200 students’ artwork is on display at Lake Superior College. The Spring Art Show includes students enrolled in any of LSC’s art classes. Pieces included paintings, ceramics, metal art and jewelry. One student took a drawing class and created a self-portrait. He says the art means a lot to many different students. “I just see a…

Homegrown Music Festival Expands to Largest Venue to Date

AMSOIL Arena is the latest venue added to the festivals extensive lineup -- and the biggest

April 30, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — The 26th Homegrown Music Festival is well underway! Tuesday night featured four musical acts at the festival’s largest venue yet — AMSOIL Arena. The festival features about 160 bands or artists at 35 venues spread across the Twin Ports. And while the event is no stranger to the DECC, this year is the first time Homegrown has…

Update on Twin Ports Interchange Project

April 30, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn – The Twin Ports Interchange Project won’t be completed until the end of 2025 instead of the end of this year. MnDOT says the discovery of a jawbone in the construction zone last February is the main reason for the delay. In 2019, prior to construction starting the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council reviewed the site for potential impact…

Drowning of Three Teenage Brothers and Hero Remembered

57 years ago, Coast Guard member died trying to save three brothers.

April 30, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

Tuesday was quiet and peaceful on the waters of Lake Superior. But fifty-seven years ago, the winds were vicious and the swells high. Four would die. The annual ceremony to remember those who drowned took place Tuesday at the Duluth pier. It marks the 57th anniversary of the tragic drowning that took the lives of the three Halverson family teenage…

New Red Panda To Join Lake Superior Zoo

April 30, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Zoo is preparing to welcome a new animal to the Northland. A brand-new Red Panda named Pip will be joining Zoozee, the 2-year-old Red Panda that came to the Zoo last year. Pip flew in from the New Bedford Zoo a couple days ago and is currently at the Zoo’s animal care center. The…

Ending of CSS Theater Program Draws Sit-in by Students and Supporters

April 30, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. – A decision announced by the College of St. Scholastica last Friday to cease offering theater productions this fall has shocked students, staff, alumni and the community. A sit-in by students and others took place Monday. The all-day sit-in outside the school president’s office saw many people from the school and the community taking part. The students talked…

Longtime Hartley Nature Center Leader Moves to Next Adventure

Tom O'Rourke taking his passion for environment and nature to his next challenge.

April 29, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

Duluth’s Hartley Nature Center is a city treasure. And now the person who has helped lead it for over a decade is moving on to his next adventure. “Hartley is such a community gem, you know, and the staff are so amazing. The board, the supporters,” said outgoing Executive Director, Tom O’Rourke. “You know any time you tell people that…

Students Protest Ending of Theater Program at St. Scholastica

April 29, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — A late Friday afternoon announcement that the College of St. Scholastica is ending its theatre productions led to a protest Monday outside the school president’s office. Students from the theater program and others gathered for a sit-in to let school officials know they disagree with the decision. The CSS students were joined by UMD theatre students who…

Endion Station Inn Hosts ‘The Great Duluth Sweat Together’

April 29, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Hearty Duluthians came out Saturday for The Great Duluth Sweat Together at the Endion Station Inn in Canal Park. The fun included around a dozen mobile Wood Fire Saunas and an Endion Deck Sauna. People also got their cold plunge into Lake Superior or use cold plunge tubs. The event was described as a day full of…

Students To Protest College of St. Scholastica’s Decision To Cut Theatre Program

April 28, 2024

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — There was growing disappointment and sadness Sunday from current and former theatre students at the College of St. Scholastica after learning Friday that the college’s long-running theatre program will be dissolved. Students plan to hold a sit-in protest at CSS during the day Monday to try to get the decision reversed. “These stories that everyone has, it…

$3 Million Secured In Senate Bonding Bill For New 148th Fighter Wing Hangar

April 28, 2024

Dan Hanger,

Sen. Grant Hauschild (DFL-Dist. 3) has announced $3 million for the 148th Fighter Wing has been secured in the Senate Capital Investment Bonding Bill. If a super majority approves the funding, it would assist in the construction of a new hangar for the Fighter Wing. The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce has been the lead advocate for the new hangar…

College Of St. Scholastica’s Decades-Long Theatre Productions To Shut Down

The decision was made as the college "navigates the challenging environment of higher education"

April 26, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Twin Ports theater community will be losing one of its longest-running stages this fall when the College of St. Scholastica shuts down its decades-long theatre program. Students have been producing high-quality productions for the CSS campus and the general community since at least the 1970s, according to a former director of the program. The college released…

Local Organizations Show Appreciation During Volunteer Week

April 26, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Local organizations are showing their appreciation to volunteers this week. Head of the Lakes United Way teamed up with Twin Ports non-profit partners to offer deals and discounts during the week. A Volunteer Appreciation Passport was given as a way to see all the different options. Some deals included a free-self guided tour at Glensheen, a free…

Duluth Junk Hunt Growing Over the Years at the DECC

April 26, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — A 3-day indoor market filled with vintage items and handmade goods is taking place at the DECC this weekend. The Duluth Junk Hunt has over 150 vendors. Visitors can find furniture, home decor, clothing, bakery treats, artwork and more. The Junk Hunt happens twice a year, one in the fall and one in the spring. Part of…

Duluth Pack Giving Back to the Outdoors with Arbor Day Campaign

April 26, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Pack has started up their annual campaign all about giving back to the great outdoors. It is the 7th annual Arbor Day Campaign, “Buy A Pack, We Give Back.” The business partners with the Minnesota DNR to plant tree saplings. They plant one sapling for every single one of Duluth Pack manufactured items sold. To date…

Mayor Roger Reinert Delivers First State of the City Address

April 26, 2024

Lucretia Free,

DULUTH, Minn. — “So tonight, I am announcing that our 2025 budget will hold property taxes for the city of Duluth flat for the first time since 2014. in over a decade, with the exception. Thank you,” said Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert. Mayor Reinert, the City of Duluth’s 40th Mayor giving his first State of the City Address Thursday night….

Duluth Junk Hunt Back At The DECC This Weekend

April 25, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — A 3-day indoor market filled with vintage items and handmade goods is taking place at the DECC starting Thursday. The Duluth Junk Hunt has over 150 vendors. Visitors can find furniture, home decor, clothing, bakery treats, artwork and more. The Junk Hunt happens twice a year, one in the fall and one in the spring. Part of…

Duluth’s Best Bread Expands to Superior

April 25, 2024

KQDS Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Duluth’s Best Bread is officially expanding to Superior after a successful pop-up event there. This will be the company’s third location. It will be located at 1418 Tower Avenue in the same location where the pop-up shop was held. It will open May 28 and open Tuesdays through Sundays. The family-owned French-German bakery opened its first store…

Organ Donor’s Mother Urges Others To Do The Same

Part of the effort to raise awareness; 17 people die every day while waiting for an organ.

April 24, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

We often hear about the need for human organ donations, but we can sometimes get immune to the message. Every day across the country, seventeen people die while waiting for an organ. That is why a very special flag was raised Wednesday outside Duluth’s Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center. The flag read “Donate Life,” as part of national Donate Life…

Setup Begins For 16th Annual Continental Bike Swap

April 24, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Tents were being set up Wednesday for the 16th annual Continental Bike Swap that’s taking place this weekend. Continental Ski and Bike puts on the event every year at its store in Duluth. It is a great place for those looking to sell, donate, or buy a bike. The goal is to help Duluthians stay healthy and…

Polka Legend Florian Chmielewski Dies at 97

April 24, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — After a lifetime of Polka Music, governing at the Minnesota Legislature, and farming, 97-year-old Florian Chmielewski has passed away. He leaves behind a legion of fans who loved him and the polka music he played. Playing the accordion for decades with the Chmielewski Fun Time Band, Florian Chmielewski entertained thousands upon thousands of people in person throughout…

Dance TV Preparing To Wow The Audience With Immersive Show In Duluth

April 24, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — A unique show is back in Duluth starting Thursday night and a lot of dancing and drama is involved. Dance TV is a fun immersive experience. Where guests get to act as if they are a live studio audience watching a fictional show. Audience members get to see drama unfold behind the scenes as costume changes and…

Northland College Receives Last-Minute ‘Transformative Donor Gifts’

April 23, 2024

KQDS Staff,

ASHLAND, Wis. — Another sign of hope was reported Tuesday evening involving the future of Northland College. College officials they received “several transformative donor gifts” within the last 24 hours that has “considerably” impacted what is possible for the future of Northland College. Three weeks ago the Board issued a statement of financial crisis. Northland had a goal of raising…

FOX 21 Visits UWS Journalism Students At ‘The Promethean’

April 23, 2024

KQDS Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — FOX 21’s Dan Hanger was invited to visit UWS journalism students Tuesday to talk about the television news business, learn about UWS’s longstanding student-run newspaper, The Promethean, and watch the latest Promethean TV newscast. Three UWS students currents work at FOX 21 and have been a great addition to our newsgathering operation! Categories: Community, Education, News,…

Three Popular Tourist Attractions Launch ‘Duluth Passport’

April 23, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — A new way to visit 3 popular attractions for the price of 2 is kicking off in Duluth. The Great Lakes Aquarium, North Shore Scenic Railroad, and William A. Irvin are all part of the Duluth Passport. The passport looks like an official document and unfolds into a map to show where each attraction is. When guests…

UMD Students Create Tiny Study Buddies Ahead of Finals

'Make and Take' Air Clay Creations Just One of Many Activities During Stressless Week

April 23, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — Finals season is fast approaching at UMD and the Kathryn A. Martin Library is once again holding Stressless Week for students. In the lead up to final exams, the library is looking to help students reduce stress and take a break. Tuesday afternoon, it partnered with the Graduate Student Association to hold a ‘Make and Take’ Study…

Hartley Nature Center Hosts Earth Day Cleanup

April 23, 2024

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — We only have one Earth and to see so many people come out here and want to help us take care of it, and to take care of Hartley Park, which is a special place for Hartley Nature Center, it’s really exciting,” said Matt Willey, Hartley Nature Center Stewardship & Recreation Program Manager. During a day that’s…

The Rose Garden is Starting to Wake Up After Two Day Raising of the Roses Event

April 23, 2024

Site Staff,

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…

Enbridge To Test ‘Emergency Alert System’ At Superior Terminal

April 22, 2024

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — If you live near the Superior Terminal, you’ll be hearing bursts of alarm tones Tuesday. But it’s just a test. Enbridge Energy will sound its “emergency alarm system” starting at 9 a.m. The alarm will put out 15-second tones followed by an audio message. Testing will continue Wednesday. Starting in May, Enbridge will test the alarm system…

Community Members Take Part in Superior City-Wide Earth Day Cleanup

April 22, 2024

Emma Propp,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — A city-wide Earth Day cleanup took place in Superior Monday. City departments all coming together for the first time to organize groups of community members to take part. Nearly all of Superiors parks, trails, boat launches, and other city spaces are getting cleaned. The hope is to raise awareness of the need to protect our Earth. One…

Get Downtown Week Highlights Local Businesses in Duluth

Get Downtown Week is April 22nd-27th.

April 22, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Downtown Duluth is celebrating local businesses by highlighting them this week. Get Downtown Week is April 22 though the 27. Around 30 businesses are all offering special promotions and deals. Businesses include Black Water Lounge, the Duluth Playhouse, Security Jewelers, and more. This week supports small businesses and drives additional traffic to the downtown area right before…

United Steel Workers, Ecolibrium3 Clean Up Ahead Of Earth Day Monday

April 21, 2024

Dan Hanger,

Earth Day is Monday, and Ecolibrium3 is hosting its 4th annual Earth Week. Earth Day is all about raising awareness about environmental issues, and learning how to protect the planet. FOX 21’s Jenna van Sickle has more on Earth Day events over the weekend, including a clean-up project with United Steel Workers, and what’s happening Monday. Click the video for…

16th Annual ‘Continental Bike Swap’ Set For April 26-28

April 21, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — If you’re looking to sell, donate or buy a bike, the 16th annual Continental Bike Swap is the place to be next weekend. Continental Ski and Bike puts on the event every year at its store in Duluth. This year’s even happens April 26-28. The goal is to help Duluthians stay healthy and active. The Bike Swap…

Pelicans Make Pit Stop In Duluth Before Flying To Canada

April 21, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – A pelican invasion has happened on the St. Louis River in Duluth, but it’s only temporary. The great white pelicans have made a pit stop by the Chambers Grove Park in the Fond du Lac neighborhood. The birds are fueling up to complete their migration journey to Canada, according the Duluth Parks and Recreation department. Pelicans are…

Local Shop Celebrates Record Store Day

April 19, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — A fun day highlighting vinyl records is happening Saturday. Record Store Day is an international event celebrated by local record stores and music enthusiasts. Globe News in Superior offers a wide range of collectible items such as sports cards, comic books, and of course vinyl records. As part of the day the store got their hands on…

Superior Street Coffee Crawl Highlights Local Shops

April 19, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — You may have heard or taken part in a bar crawl but how about a coffee crawl? Calling all caffeine lovers, starting Friday local shops are inviting you to take part in the Superior Street Coffee Crawl. You can begin your journey at any of the 6 participating shops on Superior Street. From there just grab a…

Duluth Union Members Bring Attention To Truck Hitting 40th Ave. West Bridge.

Teamsters say the apprentice programs are not the same.

April 19, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

Last week a truck hit a bridge in Duluth, and Friday union workers held signs outside the offices of the non-union company that owned the truck. Members of Teamsters General Local Union 346 gathered Friday morning at the offices of the Kaski Inc. construction company. It was one of Kaski’s drivers and trucks that hit the bridge crossing the freeway…

Annual Raising of the Roses Starting This Weekend

April 19, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — An annual event including flowers is taking place starting this weekend. It is the Raising of the Roses at the Rose Garden! It’s an open-house style community event. City of Duluth Parks and Rec staff and the Lake Superior Rose Society are inviting anyone to come out to help. Experts will be on hand to teach volunteers…

GND Rec Center Hosts Spring Rummage Sale

April 19, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — A rummage sale is taking place this weekend and it’s all for a good cause. The Gary New Duluth Recreation Center hosting the annual spring sale starting Thursday. The event has a wide variety of items available from different puzzles, books, and lots of clothing. Funds raised go toward ongoing activities at the Rec Center. The biggest…