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‘Godfather’s Pizza Express’ Joining Northland KornerStores

KornerStore owner Derek Medved says pizzas will be made from scratch, just like at the restaurants.

December 21, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Godfather’s Pizza — a one-time beloved restaurant chain in the Northland — is returning in an express format. Duluth business owner Derek Medved has purchased the franchise rights to launch Godfather’s Pizza Express within his KornerStore locations in Duluth, Hermantown, Sturgeon Lake and Chisholm. Medved told FOX 21 Wednesday that sections of the stores will be modified…

FedEx Addresses ‘Weather-Related’ Service Delays In Duluth Area

December 19, 2022

Dan Hanger,

(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) DULUTH, Minn. — FedEx is addressing delays within the Twin Ports by attributing the issue with the recent snow storms. The following statement was sent to FOX 21 Monday evening: “We apologize for the inconvenience to our customers as we work to address temporary weather-related service delays in the Duluth area. The safety of all…

Cookies for Santa: Canvas Painting Class

December 18, 2022

Mason Kroll,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Pottery Burn Studio in Superior is putting on a series of holiday-themed classes through December. Sunday’s class was Cookies for Santa, a canvas-painting class. Staff say these classes are a way for people to do something outside of the house while exploring individual creativity. Other classes that have been put on by the studio include painting…

Minnesota Power Calls In Outside Resources; Power Outages To Last Through Sunday

December 16, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Power held a press conference Friday afternoon to update the media and public on its continued efforts to restore power to thousands of customers on the 4th day since the two-part winter storm moved into the Northland. As of 7:30 p.m. Friday, Minnesota Power reported under 3,000 customers still in the dark, which was down from…

Johnson’s Bakery Continues with Wide Variety of Christmas Cookies

December 16, 2022

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. – Christmas Cookies are always a welcome treat as the holiday approaches and there is a local bakery that’s been making cookies and much more since the 1940s. Johnson’s Bakery has called Duluth home for nearly 80 years. It is located on West Third Street. The son of the founders, Scott Johnson, learned the bakery business from his…

Duluth Chamber President Addresses DWI Charge

December 15, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The president of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce pleaded not guilty this week to two gross misdemeanor charges connected to an alleged drunken-driving incident. According to a criminal complaint, in September Matthew Baumgartner, 39, was found in his car intoxicated. The complaint says police were called to a downtown Duluth parking ramp where Baumgartner was allegedly…

Duluth’s Marshall Hardware Busy Before Approaching Blizzard

December 13, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — As you might imagine, hardware stores were busy during the day Tuesday before the blizzard arrived. Marshall Hardware in Lakeside was one of those places. Owner Steve Marshall said his team was ready for the increase in business, with inventory at solid levels. “You just have to stay on it — order, order, order. But we’ve been…

Duluth Pack Celebrates 140 Years

December 12, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – “It’s our 140th anniversary of doing business in Duluth, Minnesota,” Duluth Pack President and CEO, Tom Sega says. Duluth Pack, America’s oldest canvas and leather pack and bag maker turned 140 on Monday. “We’re older than sliced bread, we are older than penicillin, we’re older than the automobile. So, we’ve evolved like crazy you know if you…

Whistleblower Lawsuit Considered By Fired Duluth Chamber Staffer

December 12, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – A Twin Cities law firm says a whistleblower lawsuit is being prepared against the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce. This comes after a longtime staff member, Martha Bremer, was fired last month, according to David Schlesinger, an attorney representing Bremer. Bremer was with the Duluth Chamber for eight years as the director of FUSE and Leadership Duluth. …

Local Mechanics Give Winter Tire Tips

December 11, 2022

Sophie Varner,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.–The winter season is upon us and one way to avoid slipping and sliding on the roads is to make sure your tires are in good condition. We asked local professionals what key factors to keep in mind when switching out tires for different seasons. Mechanics over at Pro Tires in Hermantown say it all comes down to what…

Chester Bowl Season Now Underway

December 10, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn — Today was Chester Bowl’s opening day for their ski and snowboard program. Mother Nature also showed up with some fresh snow for the skiers. Lessons were available for first timers or visitors looking for more of a challenge. The 175-foot ski hill will be open until the middle of March and day passes are $10 for ages…

“Deck the Halls” Event Held at Enger Lofts

December 10, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, MN – Shops at Enger Lofts in Duluth hosted their first ever Deck the Halls event. The six retail shops organized the free event where local makers held an artisan market full of crafts and handmade items. Live music filled the decorated halls with cheer, and there were plenty of outdoor activities including s’more making, photos with Santa, and…

St. Luke’s And Essentia MNA Nurses Reach Tentative Deal Ahead Of Authorized Strike

December 6, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — St. Luke’s and Essentia Health announced that a tentative contract agreement was reached between the hospitals and its nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association ahead of a planned strike Dec. 11. St. Luke’s said in a written statement at 11:30 p.m. Monday: “We are pleased to announce that St. Luke’s and MNA reached a tentative contract agreement….

‘Lake Effect Restaurant & Bar’ To Open On Island Lake

December 5, 2022

Dan Hanger,

ISLAND LAKE, Minn. — The co-owners of Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar in Duluth’s Canal Park are expanding with a new restaurant on Island Lake called Lake Effect Restaurant & Bar. The menu will be similar to Lake Ave.’s, but the vibe will be centered around the Northwoods. Click the video above to see the progress of the new location,…

Stocks Lose Ground On Wall Street, Crude Oil Prices Climb

December 5, 2022

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell in morning trading on Wall Street Monday and bond yields rose as investors face a mostly quiet week that will be capped by a closely watched update on inflation. The S&P 500 fell 1.1% as of 10:20 a.m. Eastern. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 288 points, or 0.8%, to 34,141 and the Nasdaq…

2nd Annual Christmas Craft & Vendor Show

December 4, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Across town was another gathering of vendors, the Christmas Craft and Vendor Show, held at Clyde Iron Works. Put on by Glitterati Events, this is the second time the event has occurred. More than 50 vendors were in attendance spanning across two floors, showcasing their homemade products such as clothes, candles, jewelry, and art. Along with supporting…

Winter Holiday Market Returns to Duluth Cider

December 1, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – If you are looking to continue shopping local for the holidays, there is a new weekly option at Duluth Cider. Held at the tap room in the Lincoln Park Neighborhood, a rotating six to eight venders are showcasing their products throughout December. From Jewlery to stickers, baked goods to freeze dried food, organizers say it’s all about…

Minnesota Nurses Association to Strike Beginning December 11

December 1, 2022

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — It’s been just three months since nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association were walking the picket lines. But in ten days, nurses with St. Luke’s and Essentia could once again be on strike. This time it could be for a much longer time than the three-day strike in September. At a Thursday morning news conference, Lisa Hulstrom,…

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson Elected To National League Of Cities Board

December 1, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Mayor Emily Larson said Thursday she’s “excited and honored” to represent Duluth on a new national level as a board member for the National League of Cities. The organization is the largest of its kind in the U.S. It’s made up of thousands of leaders from cities across the country. Their goal is to improve the quality…

“Shark Tank” Type Competition Has Entrepreneurs Vying for Money

November 30, 2022

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn — There are people all over the world with all types of business ideas that never make it to the table. But on Tuesday night 5 people from northeastern Minnesota had 5 minutes each to convince a panel of judges that their business idea was worthy of an investment. This was the third time The Rink Pitch Competition…

From Black Friday To Cyber Monday, Local Shoppers United

November 28, 2022

Pat Brink,

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Fun Day Sunday and now today – Cyber Monday. All of these days are devoted to shopping for the holiday season. So how did the four day shopping event turn out? Tom Hanson, the manager of Menards in Hermantown says he is seeing is a lot of people having fun and going out shopping. Hanson …

Knowing Your Neighbors: Emmanuel Evergreens

November 28, 2022

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, MN – Whether it be because of cost, convenience, or some other reason, some families have switched to using artificial Christmas trees over the years, but for those who choose to look for a living tree during the holiday season, there is one place worth looking at that is still relatively new at bringing fresh Christmas trees to the…

Hucklebeary Opens New Location

November 28, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Hucklebeary, a local craft and gift shop, officially opened the doors to their new location on East Superior Street on Saturday, exactly five years after the company started in 2017. This comes after it was forced to move when plans began for the Hotel Astoria building to be torn down. Staff say the new space has a…

Essentia Health Says It’s Reached Agreement With MNA Nurses In Moose Lake

November 28, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

MOOSE LAKE, Minn. — Essentia Health released a statement on Monday night saying that it reached a tentative deal with union nurses in Moose Lake. A representative says the Minnesota Nurses Association has a negotiating committee that will vote to make the new contract official by December 9th, or possibly earlier. “Both parties worked hard at the bargaining table in…

Jay Cook State Park, Minnesota State Parks Open For Free Black Friday

November 25, 2022

Pat Brink,

CARLTON, Minn. – Jay Cooke State Park was one of Minnesota’s 75 state parks that opened for free on Black Friday, which is just one of four free days the state offers. Categories: Business, Community, Environment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Jansson Tree Farm Full Of Swedish Christmas Flair

November 25, 2022

Pat Brink,

CARLTON, Minn. — The Christmas season has begun with the opening of the Jansson Tree Farm. FOX 21’s Pat Brink gives you a tour of the farm that has a Swedish Christmas flair. Categories: Business, Entertainment, Environment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Mall Of America Celebrates Black Friday With Lines Since 4 P.M. Thursday

November 25, 2022

Dan Hanger,

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The Mall of America was one of the busiest places in America for Black Friday with 10,000 guests getting inside within the first hour of opening at 7 a.m. Click the video for highlights. Categories: Business, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Out-Of-Town Shoppers Spend Black Friday At Fitger’s Complex

This year the National Retail Federation is estimated a record of over 166 million people to participate in early holiday shopping this weekend.

November 25, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn.–You could say Black Friday was a success down at the Fitger’s Complex with heavy foot traffic filling the halls. This year the National Retail Federation estimates a record of over 166 million people to participate in early holiday shopping this weekend. With 15 shops, 5 dining venues, and a brewery, it’s really one-stop-shop whether you’re shopping for yourself…

Giants-Cowboys Sets NFL Regular-Season Record For Viewers

November 25, 2022

The Associated Press,

Courtesy: AP LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Thanksgiving afternoon game between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys set the mark for the most-watched NFL regular-season game on record. The Cowboys 28-20 victory on Fox averaged 42 million viewers, according to Nielsen, surpassing the 41.55 million average for the Dec. 3, 1990, Monday night game between the Giants and San Francisco…

Duluth Pack Encourages Shopping Local For Small Business Saturday

This Saturday is "Small Business Saturday"

November 24, 2022

Pat Brink,

With Black Friday taking place tomorrow, it’s important to remember the smaller, local businesses and shop them on Small Business Saturday Duluth Pack may well be the very definition of a small business. The 140th anniversary of the founding of Duluth Pack is just weeks away. In 2007 Tom Sega bought the company. He had used its products for years…

Twin Ports Spay and Neuter Closing

November 24, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – “We do about a hundred surgeries a week. So, most vet clinics would love to do that in about a month so the volume that we are able to do is amazing. The fact that we can keep it low cost as well,” said Twin Ports Spay and Neuter Certified Veterinary Technician, Chelsea Bartels. Twin Ports Spay…

Holiday Shopping Kicks Off With Inflation Dampening Spirits

November 24, 2022

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — While Black Friday will mark a return to familiar holiday shopping patterns, uncertainty still remains. The U.S. job market remains strong, consumer spending is resilient and inflation has been slowing. But elevated prices for food, rent, gasoline and other household costs have taken a toll on shoppers. As a result, many are reluctant to spend unless…

‘Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar’ Expanding To Island Lake With ‘Lake Effect Restaurant & Bar’

November 23, 2022

Dan Hanger,

ISLAND LAKE, Minn. — The owners behind Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar in Duluth’s Canal Park is expanding into Island Lake, and in a familiar location to many in the area. The new establishment is called Lake Effect Restaurant & Bar. It’s being constructed in the former Boondocks Saloon and Grill on the south end of Island Lake on Rice…

Duluth-Filmed ‘Merry Kiss Cam’ To Hit HULU Thanksgiving Day

November 23, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — It may be Thanksgiving Thursday, but for some it will be a celebration of the movie release of “Merry Kiss Cam,” which was shot entirely in Duluth. Production was shot over the summer at places like Carmody Irish Pub, the Heritage Sports center and Fitger’s. “Merry Kiss Cam” is a romantic comedy set during the Christmas season….

Lester River Sawmill Changes Ownership After 42 Years

The Lester River Sawmill in Rice Lake Township has been a long supplier of locally harvested timber products for Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin.

November 23, 2022

Sophie Varner,

RICE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn.–A locally owned sawmill, that’s been around since 1980, has changed ownership and there’s plans to expand it’s product. The Lester River Sawmill in Rice Lake Township has been a long supplier of locally harvested timber products for Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. New owner Will Feyder has a background in mechanical engineering. He’s keeping the operational side…

Downtown Duluth: Small Business Saturday Specials

November 23, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — If you plan on participating in Small Business Saturday on November 26, Downtown Duluth released a list of member businesses who are participating. A Place for Fido: 10am to 9pm, Raffle entry with purchase Bookstore at Fitger’s: 10am to 9pm, 3 Book signings, Grand Prize drawing Canal Park Gifts: 10am to 5pm, Holiday treats and 15% off select…

Thanksgiving 2022: What’s Closed, What’s Open And Where To Dine

November 23, 2022

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) — For years, major retailers like Walmart and Target opened their doors on Thanksgiving, giving shoppers a head start on Black Friday madness or a place to buy last-minute items for the dinner table. The pandemic has led to a change in that trend. In 2020, companies announced they were closing their stores on Thanksgiving to give overworked retail workers some much-needed rest….

Knowing Your Neighbors: Casino Pizza & Subs Shop Under New Ownership

November 22, 2022

Mason Kroll,

CLOQUET, Minn. – “Casino Pizza is about reaching the community, giving them what they had before, but improving it,” said Casino Pizza & Subs Shop Co-Owner, Tyrell Beckom. The Casino Pizza and Subs Shop in Cloquet, an establishment that has been around since 1983, is now under new ownership after business partners Lamont Hines and Tyrell Beckom took it over…

Taylor Swift Tickets Breakdown Probed By Attorneys General

November 20, 2022

The Associated Press,

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The breakdown in Ticketmaster’s sales of Taylor Swift tickets is a mess some attorneys general aren’t shaking off. With fans sharing outrage and heartache over the fruitless hours they spent trying for seats for Swift’s upcoming concert tour, top legal chiefs in Nevada, Tennessee and Pennsylvania have launched investigations into the fiasco. “Trouble, trouble, trouble,” tweeted Pennsylvania Attorney…

Superior’s Jamrock Cultural Restaurant To Relocate In Duluth

November 19, 2022

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Jamrock Cultural Restaurant has announced it’s leaving Superior to reopen a bigger location in Duluth. Owner Antonio O’Neil made the announced late Friday on the restaurant’s Facebook page. O’Neil said he is more than appreciative of Superior’s support to help get his business up and running, but that the success simply grew out of the space he…

Casino Pizza & Subs Shop Re-Opens With New Ownership

November 17, 2022

Emma Propp,

CLOQUET, Minn. — New owners took a chance and rolled the dice on a familiar pizza place in Cloquet. Since 1983, Casino Pizza & Subs Shop has been a well-known restaurant in the Cloquet community. The pizza place has had a few owners in the past. The shop temporary closed this last August while the new owners got ready to…

October Job Numbers In Minnesota, Continued Growth

November 17, 2022

KQDS Staff,

MINNESOTA — Some good job numbers for Minnesota last month. More than 17,000 new jobs were added in October. That continues a string of 13 months in a row that there have been jobs added. Those out of work and looking is near historic lows. The state unemployment rate was 2.1%. The commissioner of the Department of Economic Development said…

Vitta Pizza’s 2nd Location Opens Friday

November 17, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — Good news for Neapolitan pizza lovers, Vitta Pizza is opening its second location on Central Entrance Friday. The business says it’s been a labor of love for a year. The new spot is identical to the one in Canal Park, with the same menu and what it describes as “60s modern decor.” If you order online, you…

The Social House Doubling In Size With Second Location In Canal Park

November 16, 2022

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — After 3 years of being in Hermantown, The Social House restaurant is doubling in size with a second location in Canal Park. The breakfast restaurant is taking over the old Famous Dave’s location after those owners moved from Canal Park to Hermantown. The Social House’s new restaurant will have the same hours as the original and same…

Indigenous Business Event Draws Protest From Water Protectors Group

November 15, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — About a dozen protesters were near Pier B on Tuesday evening, rallying against the Minnesota Tribal Contractors Council that was holding its yearly fall networking dinner inside the hotel. The event brought together indigenous and non-indigenous business leaders to connect and talk about the trades industry. The conflict on Tuesday was over the protesters wanting indigenous workers…

Walmart Offers To Pay $3.1 Billion To Settle Opioid Lawsuits

November 15, 2022

The Associated Press,

(AP) — Walmart proposed a $3.1 billion legal settlement on Tuesday over the toll of powerful prescription opioids sold at its pharmacies, becoming the latest major drug industry player to promise major support to state, local and tribal governments still grappling with a crisis in overdose deaths. The retail giant’s announcement follows similar proposals on Nov. 2 from the two…

Cosmetology Careers Unlimited Closing Shop

November 14, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — A hub for aspiring makeup and hair artists has closed its doors for good. Cosmetology Careers Unlimited posted on their Facebook page that they would no longer be operating any business or training the Northland at the close of business November 8. The post said the closure comes “with great sadness and a heavy heart.” A former…

‘BRUCE IS BACK!’: Black Woods Replaces Its Mascot; Original Head Still Missing

November 11, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Black Woods Grill and Bar in Duluth has its beloved mascot, Bruce, back in the lobby welcoming guests once again – but it’s not the original, which has been around since Black Woods opened in 1997. The new Bruce is a replacement after the head of the original was stolen from the lobby just before Halloween. Black…

Wall Street Adds More Gains Onto Winning Week; Crypto Falls

November 11, 2022

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is tacking more onto its stupendous surge from a day before, putting it on track to close out its best week since the summer. The S&P 500 was 1% higher Friday, a day after soaring 5.5% for its best day in more than two years. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 21 points,…

3 Furniture Stores Celebrate Being Under One Roof With Ribbon Cutting

November 10, 2022

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — A ribbon cutting was held on Wednesday to celebrate 3 furniture stores all being under one roof. Furniture Mart, Ashley Furniture, and Ashley Outlet all took over the former Shopko near the Miller Hill Mall in Duluth. Customers are able to walk through each store in the 120,000 square foot location. Management says they had a soft…