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10th Annual Scholarship Awards Spread Holiday Cheer and Music

Northland Musicians and Bluebird Foundation Fundraise for Youth in Performing Arts

December 6, 2023

Jenna VanSickle,

Christmas music and the giving spirit filled the air at Clyde Iron Works earlier tonight. Northland artists, like Tom O’Hara, joined together to help the Bluebird Foundation spread holiday cheer. It was also the 10th Annual Scholarship Awards. It recognizes an outstanding student in the performing arts with a scholarship and also offers six different grants. The Holiday Celebration also…

‘Steam-Powered Christmas Tree Train’ Chugs Through Duluth

November 26, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — An old-fashioned, steam-powered Christmas Tree Train departed the Duluth Depot for Knife River over the weekend. When the locomotive arrived to its destination at the train station in Knife River, riders could pick out a tree, wreaths and garland, which was hauled back to the Depot by train car. The unique ride is made possible because the…

Proctor High School Band Brings Cheer To Bentleyville

November 21, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Proctor High School Band cleared the air with Christmas music Tuesday night at Bentleyville Tour of Lights. Click the video to hear the students’ version of “Jingle Bells.” Categories: Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Glensheen Mansion Flips For Christmas; Santa, Reindeer Arrive At Fitger’s Friday

November 21, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Christmas has arrived at the historic Glensheen Mansion with candlelight tours! Marketing Manager Mike Mayou said visitors will experience the magic of Christmas and be taken back to the early 1900s when Glensheen was built. The rooms and hallways are full of Christmas lights, 27 trees and hundreds of feet of garland. There are even 25 elves…

Snowmaking Begins At Spirit Mountain, Mont Du Lac

November 21, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Snowmaking season began at Spirit Mountain Tuesday evening. This comes after frustrations from staff because of the unseasonably warm weather for much of November. Usually the ski hill opens on Black Friday, but that won’t be happening this season. None the less, opening day will arrive soon, as temperatures are forecast to continue to be well below…

Vandals Strike Superior Home’s Halloween Display

November 1, 2023

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A homeowner in Superior said vandals destroyed about $300 worth of his Halloween decorations Tuesday night. Surveillance video shows at least two males tackling inflatable characters and running a bicycle through the set-up. Homeowner Aaron Bourdon said the inflatables aren’t fixable because they either have big holes or exploded. Bourdon told FOX 21 he starts putting up…

This Sunday At The DECC: The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute

October 26, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — If you like The Beatles, you are in a whole lot of luck. The Fab Four — The Ultimate Tribute is bringing its tour to the DECC’s Symphony Hall this Sunday. It’s an all-new show with a performance of The Beatles’ Rubber Soul in its entirety, as well as the band’s greatest hits. FOX 21 talked to…

A Classic Country Jamboree Happening Nov. 1st At The West Theatre

October 26, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Traditional country music is making its way to the West Theatre in Duluth next week. Northland Legends is presenting A Classic Country Jamboree happening on November 1st. 5 Northland artists will be performing as well as the Allstar Band bringing tributes of well-known country artists such as Johnny Cash. The show is styled like the Grand Ole…

Local Artists Collab For Haunted Fashion Experience

A sneak peak behind the scenes of a gruesomely glamorous fashion show.

October 25, 2023

Drew Kerner,

SUPERIOR, Wis.–“We wanted to gather artists of all kinds and all facets and bring them together. And we thought bringing them all together would make for a really special, unique experience,” said Cherry Koch, a local artist. A show of hauntings and scares awaits those who attend the Main Club in Superior this Friday night. June was Koch’s last fashion…

Dropkick Murphys’ Lead Singer Talks First-Ever Duluth Concert At Amsoil Tuesday

October 16, 2023

Adam Jagunich,

You can’t turn around without hearing about Taylor Swift these days. But she’s not the only performer with hardcore fans. Duluth gets a visit Tuesday night from Dropkick Murphys. Some of you may be saying, “Who?” But others know big songs like “Shipping up to Boston” or “The Boys Are Back.” The group has made quite the name for itself…

Solar Eclipse Viewing At UMD’s Planetarium, Public Invited

October 13, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — UMD’s Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium is inviting the community out to see the solar eclipse Saturday. The Annular Eclipse, otherwise known as the Ring of Fire Eclipse, is where the moon doesn’t fully cover the sun, so you’ll be able to see a ring of the sun visible around the moon. The planetarium will provide special solar…

Alison Ward From ‘MANIA: The Abba Tribute’ Talks About Upcoming Show At DECC

October 12, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Do you like the musical “Mamma Mia”? How about the 70s? Well, in about a week, you can mix the two together for a two-hour concert called “MANIA – The ABBA Tribute!” The excitement takes the stage at the DECC’s Symphony Hall Friday, Oct. 20th. The show is a recreation of one of Abba’s most memorable concerts,…

Zeitgeist Halloween Movie Lineup May Make ZZZs Difficult To Find

Weeks of horror (and some laughs) will fill the Zinema screen during the runup to Halloween.

October 10, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

What do Poltergeist, The Wolf Man, Abbott and Costello, and Frankenstein have in common? It could be a love of movie theater popcorn, but it’s not. They are actually just part of the mixed bag of scary springing up at Zeitgeist Zinema. For the Halloween month of screams, in addition to a variety of frightening cinema, the theater will also…

DECC Board Releases Detailed Statement: ‘We Need A New Model, We Will Get Through This’

October 9, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The board of directors at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center released an extensive public statement Monday on the DECC’s website explaining the entertainment venue’s financial situation, the responsibilities of the board and how they plan to move forward. The statement also provides a ‘question and answer’ section to help the public understand the challenges and successes at…

DECC Board ‘Charged With Fiduciary Oversight And Governance’; Board Members Chosen By Mayor, Governor

October 8, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — There’s been a lot of attention on the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center over the past couple weeks involving financial troubles and job eliminations, like 28-year employee Jeff Stark. DECC Exec. Dir. Dan Hartman, who has been on the job for 2.5 years, has said expenses are too high when it comes to increased wages and replacing failing…

61st Annual Bayfield Apple Festival Begins Friday

October 6, 2023

KQDS Staff,

BAYFIELD, Wis. — Friday is the day for apple lovers to gather as the Bayfield Apple Festival begins. The fun fall event marks 61 years of everything apple with apple peeling, pie, and dessert contests, plenty of live music, a coronation for the Apple Festival Queen, and a grand parade. Thousands of tourists and locals visit every year to highlight…

28-Year DECC Employee Among Positions Eliminated Amid Financial Struggles

October 5, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 has learned that multiple job eliminations have begun at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC), just one week since Executive Director Dan Hartman asked and received a $1 million emergency line of credit from the city council. DECC Exec. Dir. Dan Hartman during an interview with FOX 21 Sept. 24 Hartman said at the time…

Duluth Council Reluctantly Approves $1M Loan For DECC

September 26, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The DECC is getting its $1 million safety loan from the city of Duluth, but councilors don’t want it to happen again. DECC Exec. Dir. Dan Hartman has said the entertainment venue’s current business model needs to be reimagined. Hartman has been the DECC’s new leader since 2021. He said the DECC’s reserves are at around $891,000,…

DockDogs Ready to Make a Splash at Petlandia This Weekend at the DECC

September 22, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — There’s something about dogs, docks, and big bodies of water that make for the best entertainment for us humans. The Petlandia Pet Expo at the DECC will take all three things and make quite the splash this weekend. DockDogs Northern Stars is an affiliate club of DockDogs and the longest running club of 20 years. It’s a…

Duluth Playhouse Now Owns The Historic NorShor Theatre

September 19, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Playhouse — one of the nation’s oldest non-profit theatres — has officially been handed the key to the historic NorShor Theatre as the new owners of the state-of-the-art facility. Sherman Associates, the developer that took on the $29.5 million overhaul of the theatre in 2017, officially closed its chapter on the project Tuesday with a…

Volunteers Needed: ‘Bentleyville Tour Of Lights’ Setup Begins Saturday

September 19, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Believe it or not, it’s time to talk Christmas and Bentleyville Tour of Lights! On Tuesday, some of the storage trucks and equipment – even some decorations — were already in the parking lot at Bayfront Festival Park. The first day of volunteering starts this Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. That schedule will continue every…

Why No Vikings vs Eagles Over-The-Air Broadcast in the Northland?

League rules don't allow it. FOX21 cannot carry the game.

September 14, 2023

KQDS Staff,

Many excited Minnesota Vikings fans are making plans to watch Thursday night’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. And, because FOX21 broadcasts so many football games all season, we are being asked if we are going to air the Vikings/Eagles game. Unfortunately, the answer is no. But it’s not our choice! We are not allowed to broadcast the game. The NFL’s…

Starry Skies North Prepares for Week of Events

September 11, 2023

Lucretia Free,

Courtesy of Bob Foucault MINNESOTA — Starry Skies North is on a mission to make sure everyone knows the importance of having a sky free of light pollution, in 2015 a group of citizens became concerned when the City of Duluth replaced the yellow bulbs for the streetlights with brighter blue LED lights. They worked with the City and guided…

Earth Rider, Blacklist To Host Benefit Concerts For Twin Ports Man

August 17, 2023

Bret Holland,

DULUTH, Minn. – Scott Lillo, a local man whose work you may have enjoyed without even knowing it, is in need of help after racking up more than $30,000 in medical debt. Lillo is known around the Twin Ports as much for his friendly demeanor as he is for his expertise in event sound. So his friends in the music…

Head Of The Lakes Fair Begins Tuesday

August 1, 2023

Lucretia Free,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The largest fair in the Twin Ports area begins Tuesday. By Tuesday evening, 21 acres in Douglas County will have transformed into the Head of the Lakes Fair. Fair organizers want to provide excitement and entertainment that everyone can enjoy and have even added to their line up from last year. Midwest All Stars and the Lumberjack…

Pee-wee Herman Actor Paul Reubens Dies From Cancer At 70

July 31, 2023

The Associated Press,

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian whose character Pee-wee Herman became a cultural phenomenon through films and TV shows, has died. He was 70. Reubens died Sunday night after a six-year struggle with cancer that he did not make public, his publicist said in a statement. “Please accept my apology for not going public with what…

Sinéad O’Connor, Gifted And Provocative Irish Singer, Dies At 56

July 26, 2023

The Associated Press,

LONDON (AP) — Sinéad O’Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her mid-20s but was known as much for her private struggles and provocative actions as for her fierce and expressive music, has died at 56. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested…

Frost River Sues Lucasfilm Over Backpack In ‘Indiana Jones’ Film

July 25, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth-based Frost River is suing the film company behind “Indiana Jones 5” over a backpack. Picture provided in the federal complaint. The clothing company says Lucasfilm used its signature backpacks without approval and then marketed them as a competitor’s product. The lawsuit filed in California federal court said Frost River’s Geologist Pack was intertwined in promotional video…

‘Barbenheimer’ Weekend Strikes Box Office Gold

July 24, 2023

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) — “Barbenheimer ” didn’t just work – it spun box office gold. The social media-fueled fusion of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” brought moviegoers back to the theaters in record numbers this weekend, vastly outperforming projections and giving a glimmer of hope to the lagging exhibition business, amid the sobering backdrop of strikes. Warner Bros.’ “Barbie” claimed the…

Tony Bennett, Masterful Stylist Of American Musical Standards, Dies At 96

July 21, 2023

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Bennett, the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” graced a decades long career that brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, died Friday. He was 96, just two weeks short of his birthday. Publicist Sylvia…

U.S. Navy Parachute Member ‘Stable’ After Hard Landing At Duluth Airshow

July 16, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – A member of the U.S. Navy Leap Frog parachute team was listed in stable condition Sunday after landing hard during the Duluth Airshow Saturday, according to a spokesperson for the event. “The individual was immediately tended to by emergency personnel and Airlifted to Essentia Health/St. Mary’s where he is in stable condition and being treated for his…

Duluth Air Show Takes Flight

July 16, 2023

Drew Kerner,

DULUTH, Minn.–The rest of the scheduled events at the Duluth Airshow did continue on through Sunday showcasing spectacular skills of the U.S. Air Force at Minnesota’s largest airshow. Aviation lovers had their chance to get up close and personal to explore the inside of planes and helicopters. The Duluth Airshow brought out 12 performing groups… Crowds of people flocked to…

Moose Lake’s Agate Days Stampedes the Downtown

July 16, 2023

Drew Kerner,

MOOSE LAKE, Minn.–Hundreds of people took over downtown Moose Lake Saturday in search for agates. Trucks poured loads of gravel into the streets where hundreds of people lined-up and flooded Elm Ave. in search for that perfect agate. The annual agate stampede is part of Moose Lake’s Agates Days Celebration. Agate Days is a community event that residents and volunteers…

Downtown Duluth Got The Blues in Street Dance

July 15, 2023

Drew Kerner,

DULUTH, Minn.–Saturday night was the perfect time to get out of the house onto the streets for Downtown Duluth’s Street Dance. Hosted by Dubh Irish Linn Brew Pub, the 200th block of West Superior was closed down for barbeque and taco food trucks, live music, and beer. Folks who attended had the chance to listen to Blues legend The Lamont…

Jammin’ Out the Reggae Way at Bayfront

July 15, 2023

Drew Kerner,

DULUTH, Minn.– Bayfront Festival Park was packed yet again, for this year’s 17th annual Reggae and World Music Festival on Saturday. Over the years, Reggae and World Music Festival have been getting more and more popular. Artists from all over the world took the stage with their lively music like Ghana artist Stonebwoy, Bajan artist Alison Hinds, and Minneapolis-based reggae…

Coffee Conversation: Spiritwood Foundation Concert at Veterans on the Lake

July 11, 2023

Maria Vollom,

ELY, Minn. — Veterans on the Lake will host the Spiritwood Foundation’s first-ever Concert and 40th Anniversary of Veterans on the Lake Sat. July 15 starting at 7:00 pm. The event, ‘Under The Big Top,’ features the musical talent of Monroe Crossing, Ely Ledgerockin’ Chorus, Pat and Donna Surface by 7-time Minnesota State Fiddle Champion Mary LaPlant, Marina Whight, and Butch Schmidt….

Do You Know How To Geocache?

July 9, 2023

Drew Kerner,

SUPERIOR, Wis.– Grab a GPS and get searching. The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior held a Geocaching 101 presentation Sunday, July 9, to educate people on what Geocaching is and how you can get started. “And my husband and I found it together and I said, ‘We have this new thing that we have to try.’ So…

Reggae & World Music Festival Takes Over Bayfront July 15

July 9, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Excitement is building for the 17th annual Reggae and World Music Festival at Bayfront Park this Saturday. Singers from all over the world will take the stage starting at 1 p.m. and lasting through the night. It’s an all-ages event that keeps getting bigger every year. The Bayfront Reggae Fest’s mission is to provide cultural entertainment through…

Downtown Duluth’s ‘Sidewalk Days’ Starts Wednesday

July 9, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — 75 vendors and 15 food vendors will be taking over downtown Duluth for Sidewalks Days this week. The fun kicks off at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Sidewalk Days is described as downtown Duluth’s biggest shopping festival of the year. The event covers Superior Street from Lake Avenue to 5th Avenue West. Local retailers bring merchandise into the street….

New Summer Event Added at the DECC

July 7, 2023

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, MINN. – The DECC has created a brand new Summer Event that will be held in just 4 weeks on August 5th The event is Cider Vs Seltzer and was created after the success that the DECC had with its Cider North Event last January. The Executive Director of the DECC, Dan Hartman, says the January event sold out…

Trampled by Turtles Preview Party at Earth Rider Brewery

July 6, 2023

Paige Hansen,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Duluth’s own Trampled by Turtles are back at Bayfront Park this Saturday. But the party has already started tonight at the Earth Rider Fest Grounds in Superior. The pre-party tonight has live music from “side project” bands featuring members of Trampled by Turtles. When not touring or recording, some of the band members can be found with…

Fireworks Take Over Duluth Harbor At 4th Fest

July 4, 2023

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — Click the video above to watch the last five minutes of Duluth’s fireworks show at 4th Fest! Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Cloquet Community Celebrates 4th Of July With Parade

July 4, 2023

Adam Jagunich,

CLOQUET, Minn. — The Cloquet community lined the streets of the city for the annual 4th of July parade. Click the video for highlights! Categories: Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Superior Meats Staying Busy For 4th Of July Barbequing

July 3, 2023

KQDS Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The 4th of July holiday is always a busy one for Superior Meats. Brats are a fan favorite with over 100 different types of brats offered at the store. Some of the more popular flavors are chili cheese, apple, and German brats. Superior Meats is opened on the 4th from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Categories:…

Soundcheck With Hairball At Bayfront Festival Park

July 3, 2023

Adam Jagunich,

DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 got access Monday to Hairball’s soundcheck at Bayfront Festival Park. FOX 21 photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes us on stage with the band ahead of their big show Monday evening. Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Hairball Vocalist Dave Moody Ready To Rock Bayfront July 3

July 2, 2023

Dan Hanger,

Hairball — one of the most popular cover bands in America — is taking the stage at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth on July 3. It’s an annual rock-and-roll tradition for the band to perform to thousands of fans at Bayfront during the 4th of July holiday. The band jams out to all the greatest hits, like Def Leppard, Guns…

4th Of July Fireworks Festivities Across The Northland

July 2, 2023

Drew Kerner,

Click the video above to find out where fireworks festivities are happening across the Northland July 4. Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Duluth Fourth Fest To Launch $70K Worth Of Fireworks

July 2, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth is getting ready to put on what it calls the largest fireworks display in the upper Midwest. $70,000 worth of fireworks for Fourth Fest were purchased from Duluth’s tourism tax fund. Live music will be performed by Derek Jones and the 50 South Band, Wild Horses, Erik Koskinen, and black river revue. It’s…

Hairball’s Dave Moody On Bayfront Park Concert July 3: ‘Duluth Is The King Of Energy’

June 28, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Hairball — one of the most popular cover bands in America — is taking the stage at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth on July 3. It’s an annual rock-and-roll tradition for the band to perform to thousands of fans at Bayfront during the 4th of July holiday. Dave Moody The band jams out to all the greatest…

Radisson’s Rotating Supper Club Closes After 1 Year; ‘Harbor 360’ To Move In

June 27, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — The rotating restaurant at the top of the Radisson in downtown Duluth has closed after one year as a 1960s supper club. Rendering of the Apostle Supper Club It was in May of 2022 when the Apostle Supper Club opened in the former JJ Astor space on the 16th floor of the hotel. The vibe became much…