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RSV Surge: Pediatricians Seeing More Cases Among Older Children (Not Just Babies)

October 27, 2022

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) – Pediatricians say they usually they see the most cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, among children 2 and under, but now they’re seeing a lot more older children getting exposed, too. “This year, we did see it start sooner – a little bit earlier in the fall or late summer. And then now, we’re seeing more and more…

City: Reconfigured Parks Fund Referendum Critical, Equals $94 Annually For $200K Home

The Parks Fund levy referendum would replace the current levy from 2012 and will be voted on at the ballot Nov. 8.

October 26, 2022

Dan Hanger, Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – The November 8th election is just around the corner, and Duluth residents will be voting on whether to approve a new Parks Fund levy that would replace the current levy that took effect in 2012. Jim Filby Williams, the city’s Property, Parks and Libraries director, told FOX 21’s Dan Hanger Wednesday that many of Duluth’s 120 invested…

Wisconsin DHS Urges Homeowners To Remove Lead Paint And Pipes

October 26, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services wants homeowners to check their houses for lead sources that could make kids sick. It’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, and the DHS says it’s important to go over what could be in your house that has the chemical. They say homes build before 1978 can have lead paint in them, which creates dust…

DPD Plans to Expand Unmanned Aerial System Operations

October 26, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Citizen Review Board along with the DPD held a public forum to discuss the expansion of Unmanned Aerial System Operations. The Duluth Police Department relayed their intentions of expanding drone use as well as why they deem it necessary. The points they laid out were that drones allow the police to search potentially dangerous areas without…

Red Cross Seeking Blood Donors Ahead of Holiday Season

October 26, 2022

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, MN – Over the past few months, the Red Cross has seen a decline in enthusiasm for donations and are ramping up efforts ahead of the holiday season to be sure there is a strong blood supply. As a way of saying thank you, all who donate blood between November 1 and 22 will receive a 10 dollar e-gift…

Family Freedom Center And Neighborhood Youth Services Will Host Third Annual Trunk-Or-Treat

Trunk-or-Treat takes place at the Lake City parking lot in Canal Park from 12-4 p.m. on Saturday.

October 26, 2022

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — The third annual Family Freedom Center and Neighborhood Youth Services Trunk-or-Treat event is happening Saturday. This spooktacular day is free and kids are able to show off their best costumes while grabbing candy from decorated trunks. The event is becoming more well known in the community and has grown from around 30 trunks to close to 60….

Duluth’s Best Bread Incorporates Charcoal Flour For Spooky Treat

October 26, 2022

Adam Jagunich,

DULUTH, Minn. — Earlier this month we told you about a 17-pound pretzel that was made by Duluth’s Best Bread. Now their creative geniuses are baking up something spookier for the Halloween season. “Spooky Rolls” as they call them get a dose of activated charcoal to turn them pitch black. The Cinnamon rolls are topped with candied oranges made in…

Chester Bowl Working on Adding a Permanent Bridge Across Chester Creek

October 26, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn.–Some may notice some construction going on at Chester Bowl on Skyline Parkways right now. Crews are busy working to put in a permanent bridge that crosses over the creek near the ski chalet. In previous years, hikers could go over the creek on a temporary foot bridge that would be set up every fall and then taken down…

Midtown Park Being Temporarily Removed to Make Room for Interchange Project

October 26, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn.–The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is dismantling Midtown Park to be able to take down a bridge as part of the Twin Port Interchange Project. They want the public to know that the ramps and rails for the skatepark that was housed there, will be stored for the next three years. With hopes to bring back the park…

3 Men Convicted Of Supporting Plot To Kidnap Gov. Whitmer

October 26, 2022

The Associated Press,

(AP) — Three men accused of supporting terrorism in the plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor were convicted of all charges Wednesday in a trial that focused on paramilitary drills and fierce contempt for government ahead of the 2020 election. Joe Morrison, his father-in-law Pete Musico, and Paul Bellar were found guilty of supplying “material support” for a terrorist act as members…

Bentleyville Candy Bar Fundraiser Happening Once Again

October 26, 2022

Emma Propp,

TWIN PORTS — Do you have a sweet tooth and a love for Bentleyville? Well, the annual Golden Ticket Candy Bar Fundraiser is going on once again just in time for the holidays. At participating Holiday Gas Stations and other businesses people can buy a chocolate candy bar for only $1. Once you unwrap the bar you may even receive…

With Americans Feeling Pinched, Biden Targets ‘Junk Fees’

October 26, 2022

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — With time running out before the election, President Joe Biden highlighted his administration’s push to crack down on so-called junk fees that banks and other companies charge their customers. The announcement comes after months of high inflation has eaten away at Americans’ savings and made the economy the top issue for voters. Biden was joined by…

Man Convicted Of Killing 6 With SUV In Christmas Parade

October 26, 2022

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man was convicted Wednesday of killing six people and injuring dozens of others when he drove his SUV through a Christmas parade last year, ending a trial in which he defended himself erratically and sometimes confrontationally. It took the jury a little over three hours to find Darrell Brooks guilty of all 76 charges, including six…

Trump Backs Jensen For Minn. Governor; Democrats Pounce

October 26, 2022

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Scott Jensen for Minnesota’s governor, the second statewide race the former president sought to influence this week as the campaign nears a finish. Trump said in a social media post late Tuesday that Minnesota won’t have “any more fiery takeovers of police precincts” if Jensen is elected, a reference to a Minneapolis police station…

Coffee Conversation: Duluth Chamber Works to Move Business Forward

October 26, 2022

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Vice President, Daniel Fanning, joined FOX21 in studio talking all things happening for the business community. We discussed several things that the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce is working on, including the 152nd Annual Dinner taking place Wednesday, November 2. Along with the chamber’s work regarding policy and advocacy at the city,…

Coffee Conversation: Musical Artist Todd Eckart Previews Halloween Performance

October 26, 2022

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — Musical Artist Todd Eckart joined FOX21 live in studio to preview his upcoming Halloween performance. The event kicks off Tuesday, October 26 (7-11pm) at the West Theatre in Duluth. Tickets are $15 and you can purchase them at readertix.com. Jim Cooper, George Ellsworth, and Matthew Groom will also be performing. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News…

Minnesota State Patrol Graduation, 65th Training Class

October 26, 2022

Steve Goodspeed,

MINNESOTA — The next time you’re out on the road, you might find one of Minnesota’s newest troopers keeping highways safe. In a ceremony Tuesday morning, 35 new troopers graduated after training that began in July at Camp Ripley. The latest group of cadets includes people from all walks of life and backgrounds, including real estate, military, sales, and even…

Scarium Returns to the Aquarium

October 25, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Scarium at the Aquarium is back for some boo-tastic fun at the Great Lakes Aquarium. Tuesday was the first of three days full of trick or treating, craft making, a chance to check out Scooba divers carving pumpkins in the big tank, and even a space to join in on a dance part. It’s a Halloween tradition…

Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center Renovation Showcase

October 25, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center is currently under construction and to show off its renovations, an open house was held at the Zeitgeist Atrium. Those who attended the event were able to take a virtual reality walkthrough tour of the shelter, as well as view before and after pictures. “We’ve come a long way in…

Turkeys Out, Hams In For CSS Thanksgiving Buffet At DECC

Supply chain issues are to blame for sidelining the turkeys.

October 25, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Imagine Thanksgiving without a turkey and only ham. Well, that is the reality for this year’s Thanksgiving Day Buffet at the DECC. Organizers say supply chain issues are to blame for pushing the birds to the curb. The traditional turkey buffet has been put on by the College of St. Scholastica for more than 30 years, serving…

Duluth Coffee Company Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

October 25, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn. — You know those cool designs baristas add to their drinks? Well Tuesday coffee lovers were able to learn how to turn your cup of joe into art during the Duluth Coffee Company anniversary celebration. Owner, Eric Faust, started the cafe and roastery in 2012 hoping to highlight the entire process of coffee making. Before opening up the…

Demolition Preparations Underway for Astoria Building

October 25, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.–A vacant building in the heart of downtown Duluth is getting closer to demolition to make way for future development. Fencing and concrete barriers are now set up around the ‘Hotel Astoria’, on the corner of East Superior Street and First Avenue. The sidewalk in front is blocked off. An antique store, gift shop, and Chinese restaurant were once…

Superior Fire Department Receives Big Donation From Elks Lodge #403

October 25, 2022

Emma Propp,

Picture taken from the Superior Fire Department’s Facebook page. SUPERIOR, Wis. — Elks Lodge was feeling generous Saturday and gave the Superior Fire Department a big donation. The Superior Elks Lodge #403 presented the department with a $4,000 check. The funds will go towards their car seat safety program. The program helps to make sure people are putting their child’s…

Wisconsin Law Enforcement Reminding Parents of Halloween Safety Tips

October 25, 2022

KQDS Staff,

WISCONSIN — Wisconsin Law Enforcement wants to remind the public to stay safe this Halloween weekend. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is encouraging police and sheriff’s offices around the state to drop by sex offenders’ homes to remind them that they are absolutely not allowed to answer the door to trick-or-treaters. Offenders are banned from having Halloween decorations, handing out…

10-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling From Tree In Cass County

October 25, 2022

KQDS Staff,

CASS COUNTY, Minn. — A 10-year-old boy died after falling from a tree in the Turtle Lake Township in the rural part of Walker. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says it happened last Thursday just before 4 p.m. The Sheriff’s Office says the boy was rushed by ambulance to a medical helicopter as first responders continued to work on him,…

Sheriff Candidates Speak In Civil Forum At Unitarian Universalist Congregation

October 25, 2022

KQDS Staff,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — The November Election is a little more than 2 weeks away. One of the big races important to our area is the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. The two candidates Gordon Ramsey and Jason Lukovsky talked about what their priorities would be if they were to be the top cop of the county. How well…

The Village Witch Grand Opening In Canal Park

October 25, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — A new business opened up in Canal Park Sunday, bringing a little bit of spook to the Dewitt-Seitz Marketplace. Down a long stretch of hallways on the second floor, The Village Witch held a grand opening where people stopped by to see the assortment of art, potions, rocks, and herbs there. Owner Carolyn Kerns, says that she…

Coffee Conversations: Love-a-Pet Adoption Event Preview

October 25, 2022

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — Animal Allies Humane Society gears up for Love-a-Pet Adoption Event October 29 – October 30. Nicole Facciotto with Animal Allies joined FOX21 live in studio to preview the event. There will be Caturday Saturday, with only cats available for adoption. Along with Dog Day Sunday, featuring solely pups. Adoption and activities will take place both day from…

Biden To Get Updated COVID-19 Booster Shot, Promote Vaccine

October 25, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden was scheduled to get his updated COVID-19 booster shot on Tuesday and urge the public to get theirs to ensure a healthy holiday season. Biden was to appear at the White House with the doctors who are leading administration efforts against the spread of the coronavirus. They were set to be joined by executives from…

Republican Candidate For MN Lieutenant Governor Visits UMD

October 24, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Republican candidate for Minnesota’s lieutenant governor seat made a campaign stop at the UMD campus on Monday. Former NFL player Matt Birk, who once played for the Vikings, is on the ticket with the Republican candidate for governor Dr. Scott Jensen. Before playing football professionally, Birk graduated from Harvard with a degree in economics. He said…

Knowing Your Neighbors: DC’s Best Produce Pumpkin Stands

October 24, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – “Do you know how you fix a broken pumpkin? With a pumpkin patch,” DC’s Best Produce Seller, Jack Pearadin jokes. DC’s Best Produce has been around for nearly 30 years, and currently hosts 30 acres of pumpkins and five acres of squash. This space is consumed with over 30 variations of pumpkins, which can now be found…

Trunk or Treat

October 24, 2022

Mason Kroll,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Elementary School’s Trunk or Treat events kicked off Monday at Northern Lights School. Put on by the Parent Teacher Association, kids at the school were able to ‘trunk or treat’ while breaking in their Halloween costumes before the holiday. Superior School District Bus Drivers also turned one of their old buses into a haunted school bus…

Minnesota All-Hazards Incident Management Team Returns Home from Hurricane Ian Mission

October 24, 2022

Sophie Varner,

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.–After Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida, some Minnesotans traveled all the way down south to help. The Hazards Management Team spent 12 days in Desoto County, which is on the west side of Florida, southeast of Tampa and St. Petersburg. Flooding resulted in the Peace River cutting off entire sections of the county and leaving the area only…

Sen. Johnson Visits Enbridge In Superior, Lt. Gov. Barnes Visits East Side of WI Ahead Of Midterms

October 24, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Republican Senator Ron Johnson visited the Enbridge terminal in Superior as Democratic Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes spent time on the campaign trail on the east side of Wisconsin on Monday, with about two weeks to go until the midterm election. Barnes and Johnson will face off for the Senate seat representing Wisconsin on November 8th. Johnson visited…

HERMANTOWN: Initial Findings Released by NTSB After Fatal Plane Crash

October 24, 2022

Maria Vollom,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Initial findings have been released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) after a plane crashed into a home earlier this month, killing the pilot and the two passengers on board. Hermantown resident Jason Hoffman said he and his wife were both sleeping when the plane surged through the second floor of their home, just inches away…

Twin Ports Interchange Project Meetings Coming Up

Meetings are October 31, one is virtual at 12:15 p.m. and the other is in person at 6 p.m.

October 24, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — Another summer has gone by, and so has another construction season. The massive traffic project in the Twin Ports continues to move along. The Interchange Project has been a major challenge for the driving public. Miles of new bridges, over-passes, and traffic lanes are being constructed. There will be two chances for the public to learn the…

Test Scores Show Historic COVID Setbacks For Kids Across US

October 24, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic spared no state or region as it caused historic learning setbacks for America’s children, erasing decades of academic progress and widening racial disparities, according to results of a national test that provide the sharpest look yet at the scale of the crisis. Across the country, math scores saw their largest decreases ever. Reading scores…

Biden’s Midterm ‘Closing Argument’: Look At The Alternative

October 24, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — With Republicans increasingly confident about victory in this year’s midterm elections, President Joe Biden dismissed the polls in a speech at Democratic Party headquarters Monday, saying there’s still time for “one more shift” that will help his party. “If we get people out to vote, we win,” Biden said to scores of Democratic organizers who cheered and…

George Floyd’s Murder: Kueng Pleads Guilty; Thao Will Have ‘Stipulated Evidence’ Trial

October 24, 2022

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – One of the final two former Minneapolis police officers facing state charges in the murder of George Floyd has pleaded guilty. J. Alexander Kueng pleaded guilty Monday morning to aiding and abetting manslaughter – the day his and co-defendant Tou Thao’s trial was set to begin with jury selection. Both Kueng and Thao were charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and…

UPDATE: Man Sentenced After Allegedly Driving Denfeld Boys Basketball Team Drunk

October 24, 2022

Site Staff,

UPDATE (October 24, 12:50 p.m.) — A 48-year-old bus driver has been sentenced after allegedly driving the Denfeld Boys Basketball team while drunk in December. According to the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office, Shawn Edward Zelazny pleaded guilty to Second Degree DWI on Monday. He was sentenced to two years supervised probation and 60 days in custody in which he will…

Police: 3 Killed In Shooting At St. Louis High School

October 24, 2022

The Associated Press,

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis police say three people are dead, including the shooter, after a shooting at a high school Monday morning. Speaking at a news conference, Police Commissioner Michael Sack said the three dead included a woman, a teenage girl and the shooter, described as a man about 20 years old. The shooting just after 9 a.m….

Michigan Teen Pleads Guilty To Killing 4 In School Shooting

October 24, 2022

The Associated Press,

PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A teenager pleaded guilty Monday to terrorism and first-degree murder in a Michigan school shooting that killed four students and put an extraordinary focus on the boy’s home life and the alleged role of his parents in the tragedy. Ethan Crumbley, 16, pleaded guilty to all 24 charges, nearly a year after the attack at Oxford High School…

Coffee Conversation: Local Anishinaabe Author Launches New Book

October 24, 2022

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — Local Anishinaabe Author Linda Grover launches new poetry book, The Sky Watched. The book is a collection of poems that incorporate the Ojibwe language and is based on an Ojibwe family living in Northeastern Minnesota. There will be a book launch party Tuesday 7 p.m. at the Duluth Folk School. Open to all, masks and proof of…

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report On Fatal Hermantown Plane Crash

October 24, 2022

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its initial report of the events that led up to a plane crashing into a home that killed three people in northern Minnesota. The report was released sometime this week and offers insight into what happened during the fight but does not provide a cause for why the plane crashed into a home…

VIDEO: The Sights And Sounds Of An Accordion Show In Superior

October 23, 2022

Site Staff,

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Skywalk Connecting Parking Ramp To Essentia Clinic Reopening Monday

October 23, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — The skywalk in Duluth that connects a parking ramp to Essentia Health’s clinic on First Street is re-opening on Monday. It was shut down temporarily for construction crews to do some work on it for the Vision Northland project. If you have an appointment at the First Street location, you can park in the ramp and use…

Teen Alerts Family To House Fire Likely Started By Grill In Gary-New Duluth

October 23, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

GARY-NEW DULUTH, Minn. — A home in Gary-New Duluth was incinerated by a fire early Sunday morning, but everyone got out safely thanks to one teen who spotted the danger. Firefighters were called out to the fire at a house on the 1500-block of 101st Avenue West just after 12:30 a.m. Two adults and two teenagers were able to escape…

North Minneapolis Church Buys Gas Station After Having Fill Of Drugs, Crime Next Door

October 23, 2022

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – As state and local leaders fight crime at the troubled Merwyn’s and Winner gas station on West Broadway Avenue in Minneapolis, another problem gas station on the same street is getting help from a different source. Now the Marathon gas station will soon have a new owner: Real Believers Faith Center, a church located next door. “Me and my wife are elated….

Superior Fire Department Hosts Open House at Newest Fire Station

October 22, 2022

KQDS Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wisc.–After three years of it being open, the newest fire station in Superior held it’s open house earlier today. After being completed in 2019, the Superior Fire Department postponed it’s open house for it’s new headquarters until now. People were able to stop by and check out all the current and historic firetrucks while getting a complete tour of…

The Beargrease Fur-K Brought Dog Owners Out to the Trails

The races took place at Snowflake Nordic Ski Center.

October 22, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.–People and their dogs had the chance today to enjoy the outdoors and run alongside each other for a Fur-K. The Beargrease Fur-K event is the biggest fundraiser for the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon that happens in the end of January. But with no snow on the ground yet, both mushers and dogs ran together for a 5k…