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Snowstorm Closes Bentleyville For The Season

December 27, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Bentleyville Tour of Lights announced Monday afternoon that its final day of the season was canceled because of the wicked snowstorm over the Northland. The following message was posted on Bentleyville’s Facebook page about Monday’s closure: “Sorry folks, but due to the strong winds and large amount of snow Bentleyville will NOT open for it’s finally night…

Bentleyville Tour Of Lights Through Eye Of Drone

December 26, 2021

Adam Jagunich,

Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Court Officials Edge Closer To Dividing Prince’s Estate

December 23, 2021

Dan Hanger,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Court officials are edging closer to dividing up pop superstar Prince’s estate. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported Wednesday that November tax filings show the Internal Revenue Service and Comerica Bank & Trust, the estate administrator, have reached an agreement on the total value of Prince’s assets. The specific number hasn’t been disclosed but it could be more…

Hartley Nature Center Hosts Winter Solstice Luminary Hike

December 21, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Parks and Recreation Department celebrated the Winter Solstice Tuesday with Hartley Nature Center. A half-mile loop was lit up for a luminary hike, along with hot chocolate, a photo booth and a fire pit – all to celebrate winter’s the shortest day of the year. “Especially at night when we’re in the darkest days is…

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland Holds Holiday Gift Party

December 21, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Hundreds of teens with the Boys and Girls clubs of the Northland got to pick out a gift under the tree Tuesday thanks to FOX 21’s Gifts for Teens drive. Area businesses and organizations donated to the drive so each child could get a gift between $20 and $40. Organizers said it means the world to the…

A Close-Up Tour of Bentleyville Before Christmas

December 21, 2021

Mason Kroll,

Categories: Community, Entertainment, Great Outdoors, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Fairlawn Mansion Hosts Twinkling Evenings

December 21, 2021

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. –Fairlawn Mansion in Superior hosts Twinkling Evenings. Each room in the mansion is decorated with trees and other Christmas décor. Guests are welcome to treats and are challenged to find all the hidden snow globes throughout the mansion. Though the tour is self-guided, hosts are there to share the history and customs once held at Fairlawn. “Christmas was…

Twin Ports Homes Get Festive For Christmas

December 20, 2021

Dan Hanger,

Here’s a look at some of the festive lighting displays in the Twin Ports. Categories: Community, Entertainment, News, News – Latest News

World of Wheels hosts Skate with Santa

December 20, 2021

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Skate with Santa, a fun event for families, was hosted Monday at the World of Wheels skate center in Superior. Kids tied up their skates and rode around the rink with a special guest, Santa Clause, in the spirit of the holiday season. Those who joined received candy canes, and Santa tells us they were made with…

Plans Unveiled to Give Duluth Armory New Life as Multi-Use Community Building

The multi-use building will include a public marketplace in the street-level drill hall and the lower level -- a community kitchen for nonprofits and small businesses.

December 20, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The stars of a vision, plan, and developers have aligned to bring new life to the Duluth Armory, as its redevelopment was announced via press conference Monday, inside the building which has sat largely unused on London Road for decades. “They say good things come to those that wait, and if that’s true the Armory project is going…

Midwestern Journalist, Comedian, Actor, Charlie Berens Coming to Duluth

Berens will be Performing at the DECC March 24 & 25

December 20, 2021

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Emmy-winning journalist, comedian, and creator of the Manitowoc Minute, Charlie Berens, is making a stop in Duluth. Berens will be performing at the DECC Thursday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m., and Friday, March 25 at 8 p.m. Doors will open one hour prior to showtime. The Wisconsin native has been featured on FOX, CBS, TBS Digital, Variety, MTV…

Live Outdoor Nativity Returns to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

People were invited to watch on the sidewalk or in their cars, with hot cocoa and donuts available inside

December 19, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Sunday’s cold weather didn’t stop one Duluth church from bringing their live nativity scene back outside. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on East Superior Street held their live nativity scene outside for the second year in a row to keep things COVID-safe. People were invited to watch on the sidewalk or in their cars, with hot cocoa and donuts…

Holiday Shoppers Browse Last Makers Market at Hoops Brewing

The market featured nine different local vendors with products ranging from glasswear and jewelry, to woodworking, knit hats and scarves, and photo prints.

December 18, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.-. It was a day full of local holiday shopping on the last weekend before Christmas as Hoops Brewing in Canal Park hosted the last of their Saturday makers markets. The market featured nine different local vendors with products ranging from glasswear and jewelry, to woodworking, knit hats and scarves, and photo prints. “Shopping with emotion, it’s like feelings,…

Duluth Public Library Launches ‘Get Wrapped Up In A Good Book’

December 17, 2021

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – “Get Wrapped Up In A Good Book” is on display at the Duluth Public Main Library. In the spirit of the holiday season, the display features a selection of wrapped books targeted for teens, with each book giving a small description of what to expect inside. As people walk by the display, library staff encourage visitors to…

December-Soaked Storm Thaws Rinks, Quickens Slopes

While outdoor rinks lost ice to the rain, skiers and snowboarders enjoyed faster slopes.

December 16, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Wednesday night’s unprecedented December thunderstorm froze things to a halt at local outdoor hockey rinks like Duluth Heights, but proved beneficial to skiers and snowboarders. “Warm-ups and stuff like that have taken us out but not rain like that. Not rain where we’re getting thunderstorms and kids are running down in the middle of the night from the…

Bentleyville Crews Hunker Down for Windy Winter Storm

Volunteers were out as early as 3 p.m. battening down the Bentleyville hatches, securing signage and some lights with cement blocks so they don't blow away.

December 15, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- While forecasters kept their eyes to the sky Wednesday, crews at Bentleyville were hard at work on the ground, preparing the tour of lights in Bayfront Park for its second major storm of the 2021 season, closing for the precipitation and 50 mph wind gusts that are all but expected off Lake Superior. Volunteers were out as early…

Christmas Goes to the Dogs at Earth Rider’s Pups & Pints Holiday Party

The pooches were invited to strut their stuff in a pup sweater contest and get a holiday photo with Santa, with proceeds benefitting Animal Allies.

December 11, 2021

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It was a “furry” Merry Christmas in Superior as Earth Rider Brewery hosted their first Pups & Pints Holiday Party. The pooches were invited to strut their stuff in a pup sweater contest and get a holiday photo with Santa, with proceeds benefitting Animal Allies. Organizers were happy to help get the community’s tails wagging for the holidays….

Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show Returns to DECC

December 10, 2021

Adam Jagunich,

DULUTH, Minn.- After two years, the Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show is back with angler essentials, animals, activities, and more. FOX 21 Photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes us there. Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News Tags: anglers, Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show, DECC, Ice Fishing, Ice Fishing Show, Winter Show

DSGW Continues Gingerbread Village Tradition

December 10, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — The DSGW Architect Firm on 1st street in downtown Duluth is continuing its tradition of making a gingerbread village. With not being able to host a holiday party due to the pandemic last year, the firm had the idea of making a gingerbread village instead. Members put hundreds of hours into the office display adding features like…

Ice Fishing Show Returns to Duluth

December 9, 2021

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – The DECC is preparing to have ice fishing novice, experts and enthusiasts check out the latest gear and techniques this weekend. The Arrowhead Ice Fishing Winter Show will feature dozens of vendors, host seminars, give people the chance to catch a rainbow trout for prizes, and watch a sea lion show. For Shamrock Production, they’re ready to host…

Spirit Mountain, Duluth Traverse Land $1M+ For Nordic, Snowmobile, Mountain Biking

December 8, 2021

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Spirit Mountain and the Duluth Traverse have landed more than $1 million combined to increase outdoor recreation. Starting with Spirit Mountain, it’s getting roughly $1.2 million to expand its Nordic, snowmobile and mountain bike trails. The state grant will allow Spirit to complete the third loop for its Grand Avenue Nordic Center, build connector trails up to…

Visit Cook County Hosting Annual Dark Sky Festival

December 8, 2021

Brett Scott,

GRAND MARAIS, Minn. – Starting Thursday, Dec. 9, Visit Cook County invites the public to turn their eyes to the night sky. After beginning in 2018 and cancellation in 2020 due to COVID-19, the annual Dark Sky Festival returns in full force this year. The festival runs from Thursday, Dec. 9 to Saturday, Dec. 11. It includes a variety of…

How Northlanders Keep their Runners’ High when Temperatures Get Low

Dressing in layers, and like it's 20 degrees warmer than the actual temperature, is key according to experts.

December 7, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Even though winter has chilled the great outdoors out, Northland runners sure have not, mostly unfazed by the change in temps. “Once you start running outside you realize that it’s something that you can do once you have the right equipment,” said Clint Agar, Manager at the Duluth Running Company. According to Agar, it all comes from staying…

Hot Holiday Tech with Verizon Wireless

December 7, 2021

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Need a one-stop-shop for tech? Verizon’s got you covered with an online quiz to figure out which devices match your personality so you can Have the Holiday Your Way! Here are Verizon’s hot tech recommendations this season from Andrew Testa. The Pixel 6 is a completely redesigned, fully loaded Google smartphone. This device has a new camera…

Coffee Conversation: Rubber Chicken Theater Returns with ‘I Saw Mommy Vaxxing Santa Claus!’

December 6, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- After a year away, Rubber Chicken Theater returns to the stage, masked, vaxxed and ready to make merry with their annual holiday sketch comedy revue. This year’s show, I Saw Mommy Vaxxing Santa Claus, or, Over the River and *Almost* Through the Woods, will be staged for three performances only, December 16, 17, and 18 at 7:30pm. Shows…

Julebyen Christmas Festival Brings Scandinavian Culture, Fun to North Shore

December 5, 2021

Natalie Noury,

KNIFE RIVER, Minn. — An idea brought back to the Northland by a family from Norway started this Christmas Festival Called the Julebyen Christmas market. But not only does this fest help celebrate the holidays, but it also helps give back to the community of Knife River. Since 2012, this has proven to be the largest fundraising event of the…

Winter Village Debuts Behind The DECC

December 5, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULTUH, Minn. — Despite the cold, Duluth’s Winter Village’s new spot behind the DECC attracted thousands for opening day. The new location featured water-front views and a yule hall and ice skating rink inside the DECC”s old rink. More than 40 local vendors came from all over the Northland and were excited to share everything from apparel and art to…

Cosmic Skating at Winter Village takes Families Out of this World

December 4, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — One of the village’s new additions is the cosmic skating rink inside the old DECC arena. The DECC brought in a lighting company to set up the neon lights for the public to skate under, and people could lace-up skates provided for rent by the city of Duluth. Organizers say highlighting the old UMD rink as part…

Holiday Shoppers Browse Small Businesses at Zeitgeist Pop-Up Sale

The Shop Small Duluth Holiday Pop-Up will be back at Zeitgeist Sunday from 11 a.m.to 5 p.m.

December 4, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- More local small business options were set up at Zeitgeist Arts Café this weekend for holiday shoppers this weekend. Zeitgeist, the Greater Downtown Council, and Shop Small Duluth teamed up for the Shop Small Duluth Holiday Popup Sale. 8 different local vendors brought their handcrafted items. They say after the pandemic, they appreciate getting to share their passion…

Church Spreads Holiday Cheer to Community with Cookie Baking Day

Plates of cookies went to UMD and CSS college students, as well as shut-ins, group homes, and treatment homes.

December 3, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- A group of women at a local church are spreading holiday cheer in their own sweet way — with some Christmas cookies. Lakeview Covenant Church on Jean Duluth Road hosted a cookie baking day Friday. Women brought their own ready-to-bake cookie dough and pans, or they could bake at home. Plates of cookies went to UMD and CSS…

Duluth Cider Starts Weekly Holiday Market to Keep Shopping Local

Donations will also be accepted at the holiday markets for the Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center.

December 2, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Those looking to continue shopping local for the holidays have a new weekly option at Duluth Cider. The Cidery in the Lincoln Park neighborhood is hosting a holiday market every Thursday. Live music and about 6 to 10 local vendors showcasing their goods will be on-site each week. Organizers say they wanted to provide a central location where…

Ski, Snowboard, Then Enjoy a Little Mexican Flare from Riverside Bar & Grill

Cooking Connection: Chicken Street Tacos from Riverside Bar & Grill

December 2, 2021

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week’s Cooking Connection takes Meteorologist Ken Slama to Spirit Mountain, home of the Riverside Bar and Grill. Their family-friendly menu offers a variety of food to help reenergize you before returning to the slopes this winter season. This week we tried their take on street tacos, which are chicken with a hint of curry along with…

First Lutheran Church Holds Swedish Meatball Dinner

It was all about the Lutefisk’s side dishes of meatballs and lefse Wednesday night, held outside the church.

December 1, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been more than a year since lutefisk has made its way to the gullets of the northland for the annual Lutefisk dinner, so First Lutheran Church honored it this year with the next best thing – Swedish meatballs and Lefse. It was all about the Lutefisk’s side dishes of meatballs and lefse Wednesday night, held outside the…

Scandinavian Christmas Village Returns to Knife River Dec. 4, 5

December 1, 2021

Brett Scott,

KNIFE RIVER, Minn. – You’ll be in for a great time on Dec. 4 and 5 in the community of Knife River located along Scenic Highway 61. The Knife River Recreational Council is hosting its annual Julebyen festival. It’s modeled after a centuries-old Scandinavian and German tradition celebrated with ethnic foods, crafts, holiday decorations, and music. Funds raised from the…

Christmas by the Lake Fundraising Gala Returns Wednesday, Dec. 1

November 30, 2021

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tis the season for your favorite holiday tunes! The Bluebird Foundation invites the public to their fundraising gala Wednesday, Dec. 1 at Greysolon Ballroom in downtown Duluth. The event serves as the release for this year’s Christmas by the Lake album. Local musicians collaborate to share roughly 14 tracks on the CD. All of the funds raised…

OId-Fashioned Candy Making Returns To Depot’s Train Museum

November 27, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Old-fashioned candy making was alive and well Saturday at the train museum in the Duluth Depot. The equipment heated up for this yearly one-time event was donated to the North Shore Scenic Railroad Museum in the 1970s from the Grambsch family who operated a candy story for years in Loyal, Wisconsin. One of the former owner’s grandchildren…

North Shore Scenic Railroad Launches ‘Christmas Tree Train’

November 27, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The North Shore Scenic Railroad has accomplished another holiday event with its first-ever Christmas Tree Train. Lovers of trains and Christmas hopped on a train at the Duluth Depot Saturday and headed up to the newly restored Knife River Depot to pick up their very own Christmas tree, which was then hauled on a special train car…

‘Christmas City Express’ Returns To North Shore Scenic Railroad

November 26, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The “Christmas City Express” is back for families to enjoy at the North Shore Scenic Railroad. It’s based off a story of a young girl riding on a train Christmas Eve to see her grandparents in Duluth when… “The train she’s on is caught in a horrific storm, and while everyone on board is safe, well, their…

Big Inflatable Animals Take Over Lake Superior Zoo

November 26, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Friday was opening night for the Lake Superior Zoo’s first-ever “Larger than Life Lights” event. The grounds are decked out with holiday lights, including a half-dozen giant inflatable animals lit up bright for great photo ops. But on top of that, guests can still check out the real animals at night, too. “There’s so many great things…

Tall Ships Will Bypass Duluth For Two Harbors In 2022

November 26, 2021

Dan Hanger,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – The Tall Ships are going to bypass Duluth next summer and dock in Two Harbors for the annual Festival of Sail event. Two Harbors scored the massively popular four-day event because of construction planned next summer along Duluth’s waterfront. Tall Ships will take over the waterfront 28 miles up the shore in Two Harbors Aug. 4-7….

Christmas Lights Up At Glensheen Mansion

November 25, 2021

Marcus Asmus,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas over at Duluth’s Glensheen Mansion. The mansion is back with its annual self-guided Christmas tours, which include 25 decorated trees and hidden elves, along with Marcia Hales’ Spirit of the Lights display. FOX 21 photojournalist Marcus Asmus takes us there. Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Free Entrance to All Minnesota State Parks This Friday

November 25, 2021

Brett Scott,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – If you’re looking to shed those added Thanksgiving pounds after a day of non-stop eating, then Minnesota State Parks will be the place to go this Friday. Minnesota state parks and recreation areas offer four free admission days per year. The final one for this year lands on the Friday after turkey day. At Gooseberry Falls…

Lake Superior Zoo To Light Up ‘Larger Than Life’ Starting Friday

November 24, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Zoo is getting brighter and bigger with a new nighttime holiday experience starting this weekend. It’s called “Larger Than Life Lights.” You’ll get to see six giant animal inflatables throughout the zoo’s outside area at night, along with a bunch of lights and photos ops, among other festivities. “We’re really excited to be able…

Mont Du Lac Snowmaking Underway to Open Hills Thanksgiving Weekend

Since Sunday night crews say nighttime conditions have been best to make snow and keep monitoring weather on their 9 ski runs.

November 19, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- While we may have seen less snow falling from the sky than usual this November, the hills of Mont Du Lac are in the process of getting powdered up to open in the coming weeks. Since Sunday night crews say nighttime conditions have been best to make snow and keep monitoring weather on their 9 ski runs. They…

COVID Outbreak Among Cast, Crew Cancels ‘The Octette Bridge Club’ Performances

"It's tough. It's heartbreaking,” said Merry Renn Vaughan, the production's director.

November 17, 2021

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Cases of COVID-19 have shut down a theatre production in Superior after just one live performance and weeks of rehearsals. In a story on FOX 21 last week, the cast and crew were excited about the all-alumni production of “The Octette Bridge Club” at UW-Superior Theatre. They got to perform opening night Friday, Nov. 19, but one…

‘Pure Hockey’ Chain Acquires Duluth Hockey Company

The location on Maple Grove Road up by the Miller Hill Mall was bought this year, making it Pure Hockey's 8th store in Minnesota.

November 17, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Longtime local store Duluth Hockey Company is now under new, corporate ownership — and they say it’s allowed them to score big in the inventory they offer to the Northland’s hockey community. Pure Hockey is the new owner of Duluth Hockey Company. The location on Maple Grove Road up by the Miller Hill Mall was bought this year,…

Lake Superior Zoo Decking the Halls for First-Ever Light Display

Larger Than Life Lights Display will Open Friday, Nov. 26

November 17, 2021

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – This holiday season the Lake Superior Zoo is going big and bright. Staff is currently decking the grounds of the zoo with six specialty animal inflatables that are “gigantic”. “We’re working with Landmark Creations which is a Minnesota-based company. We’re so happy to support local. They take a look at our animals like Tundra the brown bear…

Duluth Parks and Rec Hosting Free Gobbler Glide Skating Event

The Gobbler Glide is Happening Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m.

November 16, 2021

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Calling all turkeys, toddlers, kiddos, and adults! Duluth Parks and Rec Dept. is hosting a free skating event Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. The Gobbler Glide will feature a DJ, turkey bowling, ice skating with free rentals available, games, prizes, and more. The fun is taking place at the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center. Categories:…

Duluth Curling Club Returns to DECC Ice with New Temporary Chiller Installed

The facility hosted curling leagues for the first time in months after construction was completed on a new temporary ice plant.

November 14, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Curlers were back on the ice at the Duluth Curling Club at the DECC — back in ship shape after an ammonia leak shut down the facility for a couple of days this past summer. The facility hosted curling leagues for the first time in months after construction was completed on a new temporary ice plant for the…

Local Christmas Tree Farmers Seeing Customers Deck the Halls Early

While weather issues have impacted some of their crops, two tree farmers in Duluth said they're excited to see the big crowds they saw last year.

November 14, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn. – The first measurable snow of the season has got people in the mood to spruce up their homes for the holidays, shopping for locally grown Christmas trees early this year. While the weather has affected some of their growth, they’re still ready for crowds as big as they saw last year. “Happens every year,” said Bob Abrahamson…