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Makinen Woman In Jail For Allegedly Starting House Fire

August 22, 2023

KQDS Staff,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — One woman is in jail after allegedly starting a house on fire in the Makinen area. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says authorities responded to a disturbance call early Tuesday morning. When officers arrived, they found a woman standing in a field by the house. After initial investigation a woodpile under a lean-to was…

FDA Approves RSV Vaccine For Moms-To-Be To Guard Their Newborns

August 22, 2023

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Monday approved the first RSV vaccine for pregnant women so their babies will be born with protection against the scary respiratory infection. RSV is notorious for filling hospitals with wheezing babies every fall and winter. The Food and Drug Administration cleared Pfizer’s maternal vaccination to guard against a severe case of RSV when babies are…

Local Woman Practices Alternative Forms of Medicine

August 21, 2023

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — Most healthcare systems utilize western (conventional) medicine with pharmaceutical drugs, radiation and surgery treatments. However, holistic medicine, which takes a more natural, whole-body approach is gaining recent momentum, according to the National Institutes of Health. A local Holistic Practitioner, who is also a retired Occupational Therapist, explained how the contrasting forms of medicine can co-exist successfully. “I…

First Day of Class For Lake Superior College Students

August 21, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Monday was the first day of school for students at Lake Superior College. Students were back filling the hallways and classrooms at the community and technical college. Around 2,500 students are enrolled for the fall semester which is up 3% from last year. One first year student says she’s looking forward to studying psychology. “I plan on…

Sen. Tina Smith Visits Native Wise Farm Ahead in Her Efforts to Create a “Native Farm Bill”

August 21, 2023

Paige Hansen,

SAWYER, Minn. — Sen. Tina Smith visited a local farm during her efforts to create a “Native Farm Bill.” Native Wise Farm in Sawyer produces a variety of crops, from wild rice, hemp, vegetables, and much more. The farm is also home to 12 plains bison. Sen. Smith talked to the owners about their operation to gather information for the…

Duluth Mayor Larson Proposes 2024 Budget With 2% Levy Increase

August 21, 2023

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson is calling her 2024 city budget proposal a “good news story” as she presented it to the Duluth City Council Monday evening. “This budget is a good news story for workers, residents, taxpayers, and community,” says Mayor Larson. “It reflects the priorities we’ve been hearing from the community, honors the hard work of…

Duluth Council Tables Change to Smoking Ordinance Fine

August 21, 2023

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth City Council will wait a few more weeks to finalized how much to fine people who are caught violating the city’s smoking ordinance, which now includes cannabis. Councilors could have reduce the first violation to $25, the second violation to $50, and the third and additional violations to $75 Monday evening. Currently, the fine is…

Blandin Paper Mill In Grand Rapids To Restart Mid-September

August 21, 2023

KQDS Staff,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — The Blandin Paper Company in Grand Rapids will resume operations next month. This comes after members of Teamster Local 346 narrowly approved a 3-year labor contract with respect to the mill’s 166 hourly employees on August 11. It ended a short notice strike that began July 15 over wages. A statement from the Blandin Paper Company…

New Mixed-Income Rental Cottages Now Open For Leasing In Duluth

August 21, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — New cottage-style homes are now open for leasing in West Duluth. The Fairmount Cottage Village is 18 units of mixed-income rental housing. The new development consists of inward facing homes surrounding a shared green space with sidewalks and trails. Funding for the cottages totaled over 5 million dollars. Duluth HRA’s executive director says they hope to put…

Rice Lake Road Closure Extended

Work taking longer than expected

August 21, 2023

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — Drivers using Duluth’s Rice Lake Road will have their detour headaches extended another week. Through-traffic on Rice Lake Road is closed between Central Entrance and Arrowhead Road. A culvert on Chester Creek is being replaced, and St. Louis County says working around existing utilities has taken longer than expected. The road will now remain closed to through-traffic…

Trump Says He Will Surrender Thursday On Georgia Charges Tied To Efforts To Overturn 2020 Election

August 21, 2023

The Associated Press,

(AP) — Former President Donald Trump says he will surrender to authorities in Georgia on Thursday to face charges in the case accusing him of illegally scheming to overturn his 2020 election loss. “Can you believe it? I’ll be going to Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday to be ARRESTED,” Trump wrote on his social media network Monday night, hours after court papers said his…

More Duluth Road Construction and Detours

Gary New Duluth and Riverside projects add to driver challeges

August 21, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

DULUTH, Minn. — It’s not exactly breaking news, “Surprise!” but there are more area construction projects to keep your eye on. This time it is the streets in the neighborhoods of Gary New Duluth and Riverside. The Minnesota DOT is working on culverts along Highway 23. Monday work began at the U.S. Steel Creek culvert running under Highway 23. Because…

Car Crash Kills Gustavus Hockey Player, Injures 3 Teammates

August 21, 2023

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) – A two-vehicle collision in western Minnesota left three members of the Gustavus Adolphus College women’s hockey team injured and another teammate dead Sunday afternoon. The crash occurred around 12:40 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway in Grace Township, approximately 50 miles from the South Dakota border, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The four Gustavus hockey…

Funding and Planning Aimed at Rural Health Care

Recruiting and training are two of the goals and challenges

August 21, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

Health care in smaller, rural communities faces some special challenges. A federal grant has providers hoping it can help in some ways. A project for finding and developing health care employees was the subject of a meeting at St. Luke’s Monday. Wilderness Health is a collaborative group of independent, rural health care providers serving patients in Northeast Minnesota and Northwest…

Gov. Walz, Gov. Evers Seek Federal Funds for Blatnik Bridge Project

August 21, 2023

Maria Vollom,

TWIN PORTS — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced on Monday that their departments of transportation will seek over $1 billion in federal funding to rebuild the Blatnik Bridge between Duluth and Superior. A statement from Walz said in part, “the Blatnik Bridge connects the Twin Ports communities and economies of Duluth and Superior – it…

Grand Rapids Man Dead After Single-Vehicle Motorcycle Crash

August 21, 2023

Maria Vollom,

TACONITE, Minn. — A 46-year-old man is dead after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Sunday. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the motorcycle lost control, crossed the median and onto the pavement on the other side. The accident took place around 5 pm on Sunday on Highway 169 and Bovey Connection Road in Taconite. The driver was identified as…

First Benefit To Help Local Legend Pay For Medical Bills In Superior

August 20, 2023

Emma Propp,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The first Lillopalooza for the local legend, Scott Lillo was Sunday at Earth Rider Brewery in Superior. Both of the benefits were a surprise to Lillo as had no clue what the community was planning. The day was filled with live music, a silent auction, dunk tank, live painting and more. Lillo says it is a very…

Art In Bayfront Park Wraps Up

August 20, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — This weekend Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth was filled with over 100 artists all with their own unique pieces. Art in Bayfront Park is a free event open to the public. The festival included homemade jewelry, painting, photography, glass, and a whole lot more. One artist who moved to Duluth from the Twin Cities creates his own…

International Duluth Marshall Students Welcomed with Rafting Trip

August 20, 2023

Paige Hansen,

CARLTON, Minn. — Each year Duluth Marshall welcomes around 40 students from countries around the world to complete their school year in Duluth. This year the students were greeted with a whitewater rafting trip along with their local classmates. “It’s going to be my first-time experience, so it’s going to be kind of tough for me. I’m scared but honestly,…

Trump Says He Will Skip GOP Presidential Primary Debates

August 20, 2023

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that he will be skipping Wednesday’s first Republican presidential primary debate — and others as well. “The public knows who I am & what a successful Presidency I had,” Trump wrote on his social media site. “I WILL THEREFORE NOT BE DOING THE DEBATES!” His spokesman did not immediately clarify whether he…

Former Minnesota Congressman, Governor Al Quie Dies At 99

August 20, 2023

Site Staff,

WAYZATA, Minn. (FOX 9) – Former Minnesota Governor Albert “Al” Quie died on Friday in Wayzata at 99 years old. Quie was a Republican member of Congress for more than 20 years and the 35th governor of Minnesota. His son Joel Quie said he was a man full of great stories and strong faith. Before getting into politics, he worked as a farmer and…

Tropical Storm Hilary Carries Deluge To California After Making Landfall Along Mexico’s Baja Coast

August 20, 2023

The Associated Press,

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Deadly floodwaters inundated streets across Mexico’s arid Baja California on Sunday as Tropical Storm Hilary moved ashore carrying torrential rain into Southern California, and concerns mounted that flash floods could damage places as far north as Idaho that rarely get such heavy rain. Forecasters said Hilary was the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84…

Missing Pilot & Aircraft in Cook County

August 19, 2023

Pat Brink,

UPDATE (10 p.m. 8/20/2023): Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen tells FOX 21 their search and rescue team will continue looking for the pilot and aircraft Monday morning. “The aircraft was an ultralight,” says Sheriff Eliasen, “which means it was basically an engine with a seat and other controls, this type of flying machine utilizes a parachute to keep it airborne….

18-Year-Old Woman Dies After Being Struck by Pickup at Underage Alcohol Party

August 19, 2023

Pat Brink,

SAND LAKE, WISC. –Early Saturday morning Sawyer County Deputies responded to a report of a person being struck by a vehicle. The incident took place at Snowmobile Trail number 31 north of Sissabagama Rd in the town of Sand Lake, Wisconsin. A news release from the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office reported that when Deputies arrived they found an 18-year-old woman…

Fundraiser for Family of Tammy Churness

August 19, 2023

Pat Brink,

HERMANTOWN, MINN. — There was a benefit fundraiser for Tammy Churness on Saturday, who was told in 2021 that she had breast cancer. The cancer spread throughout her body and early Friday morning she passed away. The fundraiser went on as scheduled and all the money raised will go to the family. Tig’s Smokin Pig BBQ set up its Food…

Another Good Year for the 2nd Annual ‘Far West Kidz Fest’ In Gary-New Duluth

August 19, 2023

Paige Hansen,

GARY-NEW DULUTH, Minn. — Hot temps didn’t stop the party in Gary- New Duluth for the ‘Far West Kidz’ Fest Saturday. Ahead of the upcoming school year the 2nd annual kid’s fest and car show had something for everyone. Inflatables and cheers filled the lawn of the rec center in Gary-New Duluth. There were also games, face-painting and even a…

Hoghead Festival Wraps up in Proctor

August 19, 2023

Paige Hansen,

PROCTOR, Minn. — It was all aboard in Proctor this week! The annual Hoghead Festival returned for its 48th year. The tradition is decades long and continues to bring the community together. The annual festival celebrates the history of the railroad industry in Proctor. The week was full of festivities, one of the big events being the car show. The…

Far West Kidz Fest Coming Back to Gary-New Duluth for it’s Second Year

August 19, 2023

Paige Hansen,

GARY-NEW DULUTH, Minn. — If you’re looking for some fun to do Saturday, August 19, Gary-New Duluth is ending the summer with a bang at the Far West Kidz Fest. The 2nd annual Kidz Fest and car show is bringing fun to town for everyone. There will be inflatables, carnival games, vendors, live music and more. The Children’s Museum will…

Gondik Law Speedway Hosts 5th Annual Suicide Awareness and Prevention Night

August 19, 2023

Paige Hansen,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Gondik Law Speedway in Superior is doing their part to raise awareness for an important cause. Friday was the 5th annual Suicide Prevention and Awareness Night at the speedway. Door panels of race cars were raffled off, as well as nearly 20 bikes for kids. Donations were also accepted, the money going toward foundations that focus on…

Tig’s Cancer Benefit for Family of Tammy Churness

August 18, 2023

Maria Vollom,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Tig’s Smok’n Pig BBQ had plans to hold “Teaming up Together for Tammy Churness,” its third annual cancer fundraiser for a local woman battling cancer. With a heavy heart we report, Tammy passed away at around 3 am Friday morning in the arms of her husband. However, the benefit is still taking place to raise funds for…

Canal Bark Welcomes Dogs “Back-to-School” too!

August 18, 2023

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — When you typically think of back-to-school, you might think of kids, teachers, and college-aged students. However, the UMD Bulldog’s aren’t the only “canines” in Duluth gearing up for this academic school year. Dogs are back to play, run, and most importantly, eat some good treats at Canal Bark’s day camp — while their humans head back to…

Bus Drivers Needed Now

August 18, 2023

Pat Brink,

BARNUM, MINN. — In just over a week Barnum Schools, like most schools in Minnesota will start the day after Labor Day. Last year Barnum had eight routes and eight drivers, bringing students to and from school. This year they have just 5 drivers. That’s a real problem and the Transportation Supervisor for both Barnum and Willow River schools is…

Local Kids Clothing Store Offering Back To School Specials And Expanding

August 18, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — One local store in Duluth has been preparing for kids to have the best styles going back into the classroom. Once Upon a Child is offering all kinds of fun backpacks, books, and fall looks. The store’s motto is “sell, buy, repeat” where they buy gently used items from the community and then sell those items. And…

Shipping Industry Applauds Stauber

Minnesota's 8th district congressman touted for his support for navigation on the Great Lakes

August 18, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

Shipping on the Great Lakes is crucial to the regional economy and how the U.S. gets many of the things it needs. Friday, a coalition of those relying on and advocating for the navigation system, thanked Minnesota Eighth District Congressman Pete Stauber for his efforts. Stauber was named Legislator of the Year by the Great Lakes Maritime Task Force. Eighty…

US, Japan And South Korea Agree To Expand Security And Economic Ties At Historic Camp David Summit

August 18, 2023

The Associated Press,

CAMP DAVID, Md. (AP) — President Joe Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea agreed Friday to expand security and economic ties at a historic summit at the U.S. presidential retreat of Camp David. Their meeting and agreement come at a time that the three countries are on an increasingly tense ledge in their relations with China and…

Fairgoers Will See More Officers This Year At The Minnesota State Fair

August 18, 2023

Site Staff,

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) – The kickoff of the Minnesota State Fair is just a week away. The fair opens to visitors next Thursday and preparations are in full swing. But it’s not just State Fair vendors who are busy; State Fair police are also working hard to make sure the Great Minnesota Get-Together is safe and secure. One of the…

New Natural Gas Plant Coming To Superior

August 18, 2023

Lucretia Free,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The planned new natural gas plant in Superior took another major step toward completion. Thursday, Minnesota Power and Northern Wisconsin Building and Construction Trades signed a letter of intent on the construction of the Nemadji Trail Energy Center. Officials tell Fox21 it’ll fill the gap between retiring coal facilities and future renewable energy. Minnesota Power will hire…

New Crosswalk in Place in Esko Thanks to Three Girls

August 18, 2023

Pat Brink,

ESKO, MINN. — It was three girls who, when they were 12 wanted to earn a Girl Scout silver award and came up with a project to make their community a better place. The girls are now 16 and will be entering their junior year in high school. The project was to get new, more visible crosswalk signs in and…

Coffee Conversation: Backpack Drive at Bayfront Festival Park

August 18, 2023

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — School is right around the corner, and the Family Freedom Center: Neighborhood Youth Services will be giving out over 2,000 backpacks filled with school supplies at “Unity In Our Community,” a back-to-school event held by Duluth Public Schools on August 21. Operations Director Pez Davila joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about the backpack drive…

Duluth Sister Cities Hosts Japanese Students For The First Time Since COVID-19

August 18, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Well for the first time since COVID-19 the Duluth Sister Cities are hosting middle school students from Japan to show them what the Northland has to offer. Duluth Sister Cities is a nonprofit that focuses on creating and strengthening partnerships between the United States and international communities. In June, American students visited Ohara and stayed with students…

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…

Video: Severe Storm Rips Off Barn’s Roof, Uproots Trees

August 17, 2023

Dan Hanger,

MAPLE, Wis. We’re getting a look at just how bad some of the severe weather was Wednesday in parts of the Northland, like in Maple. Jason and Mandy Crozier of Maple took dramatic video of straight-line winds outside their home that had rain almost falling sideways. After the storm passes, five large trees partially ripped out of the ground. Two…

Duluth Parks and Recreation Helping Grow Adaptive Biking

August 17, 2023

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Parks and Recreation partnered with Northland Adaptive Recreation Thursday to bring adaptive biking to the Northland. Last year Duluth Parks and Recreation received a grant to build up the biking community in the city. Through the grant they have started new mountain biking programs and events. Thursday at Hartley Nature Center people could try out adaptive…

Cloquet Church Flooded By Vandal During Break-In

August 17, 2023

Pat Brink,

CLOQUET, Minn. — When Pastor Mike Stevens of Good Hope Church in Cloquet returned last Saturday from a three-month sabbatical, he was ready to get back in the pulpit and return to preaching, but that didn’t happen. “I came into church Saturday morning, going to record a sermon, and there was just water coming straight down, the fire alarm was…

Cloquet Fire of 1918: Could It Happen Again?

August 17, 2023

Pat Brink,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The University of Minnesota has a Research Forestry facility in Cloquet. Lane Johnson is one of the Research Foresters based there. He explained that fire can be beneficial when it’s done as a prescribed burn. There are plants and trees that can benefit from fires such as the Red Pine. “It reduces fuels so that when you…

Duluth Police Department Hosts Annual Kids, Cops and Cars Event

August 17, 2023

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is connecting with the community through its annual Kids, Cops and Cars event. Dozens of first responder vehicles filled Bayfront Park Thursday afternoon. From Duluth squad cars, ambulances and even a helicopter. Kids of all ages could meet officers and other first responders and K-9 dogs as well. Many kids faced off against…

Over 1.5 Million Dehumidifiers Are Under Recall After Fire Reports. Here’s What You Need To Know

August 17, 2023

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 1.5 million dehumidifiers are under recall following reports of nearly two dozen fires, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall impacts 42 models of dehumidifiers sold under five brand names: Kenmore, GE, SoleusAir, Norpole and Seabreeze. These products, all manufactured by the Zhuhai, China-based Gree Electric Appliances, were sold from January…

Dramatic Video Footage Shows Shooting Ambush In Fargo That Killed An Officer Last Month

August 17, 2023

The Associated Press,

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Dramatic video footage of a shooting ambush last month in Fargo that left one police officer dead and two others and a bystander wounded was shown Thursday, highlighting the surprise nature of the attack on police responding to a routine traffic crash. North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski presented the…

Roundabout For London Road Not Moving Forward At This Time

August 17, 2023

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — A controversial roundabout proposed for London Road in Duluth is no longer moving forward at this time. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the roundabout at 60th Avenue East and London Road is being dropped in order to stay on schedule to finish the overall project as planned. The comes after multiple public meetings about the roundabout…

New Restaurant With Indonesian Flare Opening In Duluth

August 17, 2023

Lucretia Free,

DULUTH, Minn. — A restaurant with Indonesian flare is opening in the Lincoln Park Craft District. When Nevi Mariadi was taking her GED back in 1999, a teacher asked her what she wanted to do when she finished. She said she wanted to open a restaurant. Twenty-four years later, she is doing just that. Bali Asian Cuisine will be Lincoln…

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Work taking longer than expected

Gary New Duluth and Riverside projects add to driver challeges

Recruiting and training are two of the goals and challenges

Minnesota's 8th district congressman touted for his support for navigation on the Great Lakes