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Homegrown’s Kickball Classic Pits Friday Musicians V. Saturday Musicians

After 7 late nights of rocking live music, organizers say this was the perfect event for all ages to chill out.

May 7, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Homegrown continued Saturday with a tradition not entirely all about music – but about kickball. More than 100 people came out to watch the Homegrown Kickball Classic at Chester Bowl Park. The game was between the Friday Homegrown musicians and those that played Saturday. After 7 late nights of rocking live music, organizers say this was the perfect…

North Country Ride Celebrates 40 Years With Derby Gala

May 7, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- North Country Ride celebrated 40 years of horseback riding-driven therapy for the special needs population with a Derby Gala at the Buffalo Junction in Duluth. The non-profit organization held a silent auction and dinner. And while the Kentucky Derby was happening Saturday, they also had their own run for the roses. North Country Ride uses horseback riding as…

New Salty Dog Reflects On Playing On DTA Trolley For Homegrown

May 6, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — It’s been two years since acts have been able to play in person for the Homegrown Music Festival, and one venue in particular had people rocking between bars. The New Salty Dog played on the DTA trolley Thursday night for Homegrown’s Superior night. The band was happy to be back for their 2nd time on the bus…

Coffee Conversation: Ventriloquist Jeremy Lepak

May 5, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Ventriloquist Jeremy Lepak joined FOX 21’s Dan Hanger during the 7 a.m. hour of the morning show Thursday to talk about his 15 years of perfecting his craft. Click the video above for that fun conversation, and check out Jeremy’s website for booking opportunities. Categories: Business, Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Lake Superior College Spring Art Show

May 2, 2022

Mason Kroll,

Art created by more than 200 students is on display at Lake Superior College. The Spring Art show includes ceramics, metal art Jewelry, sculptures, paintings, and photography. Each student was allowed to pick two pieces of there choosing to put in the show which they will be graded on. Some students have chosen to put their artwork up for sale,…

Ursa Minor Among Businesses Excited to be Part of Homegrown’s Comeback Track

Roughly double the staff prepared were ready to serve the bar-hopping music lovers who packed it in starting at 6:15 p.m. Monday.

May 2, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- After an exciting first verse of Homegrown Music Festival’s comeback track Sunday the music kept flowing through the Lincoln Park Craft District Monday. And businesses like Ursa Minor Brewing again couldn’t be more excited. “It’s hard to remember a packed hall it’s been a few years you know,” owner Ben Hugus said. “But it was a different experience…

Memorial Day Parade Organizers Looking for More Participants

May 2, 2022

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, MN – The Duluth Women of Today are once again hosting Duluth’s annual Memorial Day Parade coming up on May 30th. They currently have about 20 groups and businesses signed up to participate but are looking for more to come and honor our fallen veterans. There is no cost to sign up as a parade participant and organizers have…

Filmmaking in the Northland: Lost 40 Studios Wraps Up Production of Canusa Street

May 2, 2022

Mason Kroll, Adam Jagunich,

CHISHOLM, Minn. – “It has been an incredible process. Filmmaking should not be this smooth, I have kept waiting, when is the second shoe gonna drop, when is some like chaos moment going to happen. But, it’s been an incredible shooting experience,” Canusa Street Writer and Director, Zack Morrison says. Canusa Street is a half hour TV comedy pilot about…

Live Interview: Duluth East Theatre Students Talk Production Of ‘Harvey’

Performances run May 4-6 at 7 p.m.

May 2, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth East High School theatre students joined FOX 21’s Dan Hanger during the 7 a.m. hour Monday to talk about their upcoming performances of “Harvey,” which is a play that was made into a 1950 American comedy drama movie starring James Stuart. Performances are May 4-6 at 7 p.m. at the high school — 301 N. 40th…

Duluth Junk Hunt: From Trash To Treasure

May 2, 2022

Adam Jagunich,

DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands returned to the DECC to go treasure hunting through some so-called trash at the 10th annual Duluth Junk Hunt, which benefited 2nd Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank this year. FOX 21 Photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes us there. Categories: Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

24th Year of Duluth Homegrown Music Festival Returns

May 1, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — The homegrown music festival not only brings people together and highlights local talent during a week of wonderful music but the kickoff to the 24th year of it celebrates more than just that. “Oh it’s so exciting we’ve been honestly like preparing for months for this show,” Diona Johnson “Afrogeode” of Afrogeode and the Gemstones said. This…

Families Get Active for 30th Healthy Kids Day at Duluth YMCA

April 30, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday was the 30th Anniversary of the Duluth Area YMCA’s largest one-day event, celebrating healthy lifestyles for families and kicking off the Y’s Summer Schedule. FOX 21 Photojournalist Owen Zagrabelny takes us to Healthy Kids Day. Superior Douglas County Family YMCA will hold their Healthy Kids Day Event Sunday from 11-3. Categories: Community, Education, Entertainment, Health, Minnesota, News,…

Yarn Harbor Celebrates 5th Annual Local Yarn Shop Day

According to Kathy Thomas, owner of Yarn Harbor, it's important to celebrate brick and mortar yarn shops in all communities.

April 30, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Knitting enthusiasts got all tied up in the 5th annual Local Yarn Shop Day at Yarn Harbor in Duluth. The store featured special limited yarn shop day supplies and free patterns with your yarn purchase. According to Kathy Thomas, owner of Yarn Harbor, it’s important to celebrate brick and mortar yarn shops in all communities. “It’s a lot…

Live Interview: Author Talks ‘The Sower,’ Independent Bookstore Day At Fitger’s

April 29, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — FOX 21’s Dan Hanger sat down with Rob Jung, author of “The Sower,” during the 7 a.m. hour of the morning show to talk about his book signing at The Bookstore at Fitger’s Saturday afternoon to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day. For more on that conversation, watch the video above. And see a press release below about the…

Live Interview: Nearly 15 Years Of Rubber Chicken Theater

April 28, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Rubber Chicken Theater in Duluth has been around since 2008, and the team of talent behind the sketches, live reads and plays is showing no signs of slowing down. Click the video above for a conversation with Rubber Chicken Theater’s executive producer, Brian Matuszak, who joined Dan Hanger on the morning show Thursday during the 8 a.m….

Hoops Brewing Owner Dave Hoops Talks Beer Industry, Community, His Legacy

April 26, 2022

Dan Hanger, Bret Holland,

DULUTH, Minn. – Dave Hoops, owner of Hoops Brewing in Canal Park, is one of a select group chosen to judge the World Beer Cup in Minneapolis next month. In the meantime, Hoops talked to FOX 21’s Dan Hanger about the beer industry, community and his legacy. Click the video above for the conversation. Categories: Business, Coffee Conversation, Community, Entertainment,…

DECC Introduces Hairball VIP Tickets for Upcoming Party at the Park Concert

Hairball combines both rock & roll hits with the classic costumes to capture the essence of the original artists.

April 25, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.– The DECC announced earlier today that a fan favorite is returning to perform at Bayfront Festival Park, which will include a special experience for concert-goers. Hairball, a popular rock and roll cover band will be performing for the annual Party in the Park as part of July 4 celebrations. In addition to the return of the band, the…

Hoops Brewing Owner Dave Hoops Tapped To Judge World Beer Cup

April 25, 2022

Dan Hanger, Bret Holland,

DULUTH, Minn. – Veteran Duluth brewer Dave Hoops, who owns Hoops Brewing Company in Canal Park, is getting his palate ready as one of only 200 people chosen from around the world to judge the World Beer Cup in Minneapolis next month. It’s the most prestigious beer competition in the world. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger caught up with Dave to…

Two Harbors Community Radio Boosting Broadcast from Low-Power to Full-Power

Back in March, the FCC granted Two Harbors Community Radio a noncommercial educational full-power radio station construction permit.

April 24, 2022

Arman Rahman,

TWO HARBORS, Minn.- One of the only local radio stations on the North Shore, KTWH in Two Harbors, just got an FCC permit to boost their broadcasting power to bring local programs to more spots on the north shore. Soon the little radio studio in the harbor landing building broadcasting to just the immediate Two Harbors area will now expand…

33rd Annual Fitgers 5K Brings Out Eager Runners Despite Gloomy Weather

April 23, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Less than ideal conditions for a race on Saturday morning, but it’s Duluth — it’s what people do. More than 800 people came out for the 33rd annual Fitgers 5k. The running community in Duluth is always active rain or shine, and it shows in the hundreds who run multiple grandma’s marathon races throughout the year. The Fitger’s…

Lester River Race Marks Unofficial Open to Whitewater Kayak Season in Northern MN

April 23, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Lester River Race happens during the spring thaw challenging expert paddlers from the Midwest to help kick start the white-water kayaking season. The date of this year’s race has been up in the air this past month with organizers waiting for perfectly thawed conditions. After the snow melts, it’s much easier to avoid rocks when flying…

15th Annual Bike Swap Weekend at Continental Ski and Bike

April 23, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — It’s the 15th year of the annual continental bike swap as they help out with your spring cleaning and get ready for the prime riding months. Every year, Continental Bike and Ski hold this bike swap encouraging people to donate old or unused bikes, or come down to get a new one. They blocked the street off…

‘Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure’ At DECC This Weekend

April 22, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Very important pups are invited to the DECC this weekend for “Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure.” It involves the discovery of a secret pirate treasure map. And the Paw Patrol is on the hunt. “Paw Patrol Live” is that first introduction to live theatre and is described as a rock concert for kids. The performers…

Grandma’s Marathon Weekend Live Entertainment Returning To Bayfront Park

Schneider added they're closing in on 20,000 runners total for all three races.

April 19, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Grandma’s Marathon is set to be even more of a party again this year, as live music will be returning to Bayfront Park on race weekend. Last year there was live music at the finish line and modified entertainment in Canal Park. Now this year the six musical acts — one Friday and five through midnight Saturday —…

Live Interview: Locally Produced Horror Flick ‘Beyond The North Woods’ To Debut At ‘North X North Fest’

April 19, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Local actors, editors and camera operators joined FOX 21’s Dan Hanger during the 8 a.m. hour of the morning show Tuesday to talk about their new horror film called “Beyond the North Woods.” The film was shot mostly in Duluth’s Lester Park and at the Androy Hotel in Superior. It’s described as “raw, unedited footage recovered from…

Live Interview: ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’ At Fitger’s Theatre, Boat Club’s Stand Up Comedy

April 19, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Boat Club Productions is getting ready to debut “Tuesdays with Morrie” this Friday at the Spirit of the North Theatre at Fitger’s. Jason Vincent, owner of the Boat Club Restaurant and Productions, is producing the show and joined FOX 21’s Dan Hanger during the 7 a.m. hour of the morning show Tuesday to talk about what people…

Kids Eat Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at AAD Shrine

AAD Shrine Hosted "Breakfast With the Easter Bunny" in Hermantown

April 16, 2022

Abby Rowe,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Easter Bunny made a stop in Hermantown over the weekend. The AAD Shrine Event Center in Hermantown wrapped up another successful Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Kids got the chance to meet the Easter bunny and instead of just candy, they enjoyed a hearty breakfast. 4-year-old Kenlee got to join in on the festivities. “We had breakfast….

UMD Students Hold Annual Asian Culture Show

April 16, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Saturday, the UMD community highlighted some of the cultures of their Asian students. The APAA, or Asian Pacific American Association, held their annual Asian Cultural Show on Saturday night. They brought together hundreds of students, faculty and staff, and even friends and families to enjoy a night of different performances. There was a fashion show, Thai dancers…

Carrot Cake Desserts for Easter with The Sweet Exchange

April 14, 2022

Ken Slama,

Easter is around the corner and what better way to attract the Easter Bunny than with some Carrot Cake. Lisa Quarles with The Sweet Exchange helps Meteorologist Ken Slama decorate cupcakes in the spirit of Easter in this week’s Cooking Connection. For orders and inquiries, Lisa can be reached at (218) 310-2412 or by email at SweetExchangeMN@gmail.com. Categories: Community, Cooking…

DECC To Trial Run Fast Pass Program

April 13, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – The DECC is ready to trial run a fast pass program for one of its concession items. Called “Fast Two”, people who purchase tickets online to see Travis Tritt on July 10 will have the option to pre-purchase two beers for an additional fee. People will be able to get them at a concession stand at Amsoil Arena…

Live Interview: UMD Theatre Starts Performing ‘Pippin’ April 14

April 13, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD Theatre is getting ready to hit the stage starting April 14 to perform in “Pippin” the musical. The character Pippin is said to be determined to be extraordinary. But will the price be too high? The 1970s musical is all about Pippin exploring what makes a meaningful life. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger talked to the show’s…

Homegrown Preparing for In Person Return, Needs More Volunteers

April 12, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Twin Ports’ largest music festival is getting ready to return in person. Homegrown begins May 1 and will feature around 200 musical acts over eight days across several dozen venues in Duluth and Superior. Executive Director Melissa LaTour says bands and performers responded well to their call for acts, which also connects to the excitement across the…

Zeitgeist Excited To Launch ‘North By North International Film Festival’

April 11, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Excitement is building for the first film festival at Zeitgeist Arts Center in Duluth later this month. The North by North International Film Festival will feature 80 films by up-and-coming filmmakers in the Northland and around the region. The festival’s director, Matthew Koshmrl, said it’s all about giving a larger platform of support for filmmakers trying to…

New Tourism Campaign Titled “Love it Like We Do”

The campaigns new brand image soft launched at the end of April.

April 11, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.– A new marketing campaign for Duluth tourism debuted ahead of the summer season, with the rollout hosted by the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, at the DECC earlier today. The new campaign is a partnership between the Duluth City Government, Visit Duluth, The DECC, the Twin-cities based public relations firm Bellmont Partners and its South Dakota-based partner, Lawrence…

Minneapolis Mural Of Pop Icon Prince To Be Finished In June

April 11, 2022

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A downtown Minneapolis mural honoring pop superstar Prince will be unveiled in June. Officials with the Crown Our Prince project say the painting is scheduled to begin on May 16 on a parking ramp near near First Avenue and 8th Street. The artwork will be carried out by 33-year-old Hiero Veiga, a Black…

Minnesota Twins Offering Tickets as Low as $4 if Bought Before Midnight Tuesday

April 10, 2022

Arman Rahman,

MINNESOTA- As baseball season begins, the Minnesota Twins are offering fans extremely low prices on regular-season home games, for a limited time. Through midnight Tuesday, April 21, and while supplies last, Upper-Level tickets will be available for $4, and Lower-Level tickets for $25 for all Monday through Thursday regular-season home games, according to the Twins’ Website. The offer can’t be…

MESC Hillfest Tackles Slopes at Giants Ridge

April 9, 2022

KQDS Staff,

BIWABIK, Minn.- While we enjoyed the taste of Spring here in the Twin Ports, over at Giants Ridge in Biwabik more than 200 snowmobilers tore up the snow in hillcross, hillclimb and hilldrag for the Midwest Extreme Snowmobile Challenge’s (MESC) Hillfest. FOX 21 Photojournalist Owen Zagrabelny takes us there. Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News Tags: giants ridge,…

UWS Filled to Brim for Return of Gitchee Gumee Brewfest

After Two Years Away, the Gitchee Gumme Brewfest Returns to Superior for Their 23rd Annual Brewfest

April 9, 2022

Abby Rowe,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Wessman Arena at UWS in Superior was filled to the brim with people looking to enjoy a good brew for a good cause. The 23rd annual Gitchee Gumme Brewfest was back in Superior for the first time in two years. The event featured 40 vendors and over 200 different beers to sample. All proceeds support the work of…

Skiers Soak Up Snow, Sun at Lutsen Mountains as Spring Approaches

April 8, 2022

Adam Jagunich,

LUTSEN, Minn.- With the recent precipitation walloping the North Shore, skiers were still soaking up the snow for a few days more up at Lutsen Mountains. FOX 21 Photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes us there. Categories: Business, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Weather in the News

Baby Slow Lorises Receive Names at the Lake Superior Zoo

April 8, 2022

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, MN – The recently born twin baby pygmy slow lorises at the Lake Superior Zoo were officially named today. After voting opened a couple of weeks ago on social media, the community decided on the names Gnocchi and Pesto. The Italian nature of these names comes from their father whose name is Giorgio. “Here at the zoo, we love…

Will Smith Gets 10-year Oscars Ban Over Chris Rock Slap

The academy in a statement called Smith’s actions “unacceptable and harmful.”

April 8, 2022

The Associated Press,

AP Photo/Chris Pizzello LOS ANGELES (AP) – The motion picture academy has banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. The move comes after a meeting Friday of the academy’s board of governors to discuss a response to Smith’s actions. The academy in…

Coffee Conversation: AAD Shrine Circus Returns to Amsoil for 100th Year of Thrills, Smiles

April 8, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Pepper the Clown is one of many excited for the AAD Shrine Circus to return to Amsoil Arena this Saturday after missing the last couple of years due to COVID. The circus is the single largest-running event in Duluth history. Tickets are greatly discounted if patrons go to Super One Foods and get them for this weekend. There…

Special Report: Road To, Beyond CODA for Duluth’s Daniel Durant

Hear from Durant's first teacher, childhood friends' parent, and leaders in Duluth's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community.

April 7, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- While the glitz and glam of the Oscars can seem like the ultimate achievement for a film, this year’s Best Picture CODA and the Duluth-native in its cast are accomplishing more by shedding light on the limitless potential of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. It seemed all of Duluth turned out to the DECC Monday to welcome Daniel…

Trains Getting Back on Track

Trains start rolling again Saturday, April 23.

April 7, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.– It’s almost that time of year again for the trains to hit the tracks and the North Shore Scenic Railroad. The trains have been worked on and the crew at The Depot are ready to get back to putting smiles on the faces of families especially after a tough two years dealing with the pandemic. By the looks…

DECC Begins Tradition of Autographs

The signatures include Charlie Berens, Zach Williams and the band Rain.

April 7, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center is starting a new tradition to remember the stars and entertainers who pass through year after year. There are only three signatures on the wall so far. They are located back stage of the DECC’s Symphony Hall, right next to the dressing rooms. Executive Director Dan Hartman tells us he came up with…

The New ‘Visit Duluth’ To Roll Out First Big Marketing Campaign Next Week

April 5, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – With the pandemic definitely easing up, mask mandates on the curb and spring in the air, summer tourism is expected to be a blockbuster for many cities across the country, especially right here in Duluth, of course. And the fresh sense of excitement comes as the newly reconfigured Visit Duluth prepares to officially unveil its first big…

Hometown Hero: Daniel Durant Returns to Duluth After ‘CODA’ Oscars Win

CODA took home 3 Academy Awards, including Best Picture -- the first film with a predominantly deaf cast to do so.

April 4, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- City officials, educators, and members of the deaf and hard of hearing community welcomed back their hometown hero, Daniel Durant Monday after a historic win at the Oscars last week. “Now therefore I, Emily Larson, Mayor of the City of Duluth, do officially declare April 4th, 2022 as Daniel Durant day in the City of Duluth,” Larson announced…

Superior Library Launches Digital Content Service

Library card holders can access up to five items a month for free on Hoopla.

April 4, 2022

Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wisc.– Starting today the Superior Public Library has launched a new streaming service offered only to those with a library card. Hoopla is a streaming platform that is available to stream anything from your favorite movies and television shows to e-books, audiobooks and magazines. Now, residents of Superior and Douglas County can access entertainment anywhere from their smart devices….

Northland Horse Fair Back in the Saddle at Miller Hill Mall

The fair featured different vendors, seminars, petting zoos, and full-sized and miniature horses.

April 2, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.- If you’ve never seen a horse in a shopping mall, Saturday was the day at Miller Hill Mall. Beyond the Barn, a western boutique store hosted its 16th annual Northland Horse Fair featuring different vendors, seminars, petting zoos, and full-sized and miniature horses. Manager Amanda Crist says she was more than excited to bring the horse community together…

Sip a Beer, Take a Dip in Lake Superior to Wrap Up Fitger’s Bock Fest

After a long winter, and with spring on its way, this old German tradition celebrates the transition of seasons.

April 2, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.- Fitgers Bock Fest’s 3-day celebration continued this weekend, with some really chilled-out activities. People checked out the live outdoor music, food tents, and specialty Bock Beer, which is beer caramelized with a hot poker to make it sugary and foamy. There were also German cultural events like Volksmarch and stein races, and Saturday attendees even took a Big…