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Manhunt for Triple Murder Suspect Grows in Wisconsin

The Juneau County Sheriff's Office "believe that Virgil may be out of the area."

January 8, 2025

Matt McConico,

NEW LISBON, Wisc. – The FBI and US Marshals have joined the manhunt for a triple murder suspect considered armed and dangerous in Wisconsin. The Juneau County Sheriff’s Office says it has conducted extensive ground searches and utilized drones in the search for 47-year-old Virgil Thew. Thew is wanted on three counts of First-Degree Intentional Homicide, after three bodies were…

MN Judge Orders Mike Lindell’s MyPillow To Pay Nearly $778K To Delivery Service DHL

January 8, 2025

The Associated Press,

Courtesy: Mike Lindell MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge has ordered MyPillow to pay nearly $778,000 for unpaid bills and other costs to package delivery service DHL, which had sued the company that’s synonymous with its founder, chief pitchman and election denier Mike Lindell. The award includes over $48,000 in interest and over $4,800 for DHL’s attorney’s fees. The order,…

Wonder Wednesdays at Great Lakes Aquarium

January 8, 2025

Emily Halling,

DULUTH, Minn.– Aquatic enthusiasts are fighting that midweek slump feeling by participating in this weekly winter event. Wonder Wednesdays is a winter long event put on by the Great Lakes Aquarium. They’re offering admission reduced to six dollars all day every Wednesday It’s giving both kids and adults the opportunity to warm up and enjoy the exhibits. There are also…

Hermantown Awarded $950,000 For Trails System

January 8, 2025

Emily Halling, Drew Kerner,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.– The City of Hermantown is going to be seeing some big changes to their trails system in the coming years. Earlier this week, it was announced that the city has been awarded a $950,000 grant from the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission to continue development of the Hermantown Connector Trail System. These trails are a part…

Teen In Custody After ‘Shooting Incident’ In Bayfield County

January 8, 2025

Dan Hanger,

TOWN OF KEYSTONE, Wis. — The Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 16-year-old after a “shooting incident” Dec. 30. According to a news release issued Jan. 8, the shooting happened in the Town of Keystone. The release did not provide details about the incident time, whether anyone was hit by gunfire, what the sex of the suspect is or…

Women’s Care Center Giving Away Baby Formula

January 8, 2025

Emily Halling,

Courtesy of Women’s Care Center DULUTH, Minn.–The Women’s Care Center in Duluth is giving away baby formula powder that is expiring in April 2025. The nonprofit organization posted on their Facebook page, acknowledging their overabundance of formula. They are encouraging the community to take what they need during business hours. Categories: Business, Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

$11.2 Million in Federal Dollars for Lift Bridges Rehab

January 8, 2025

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — $11.2 million in federal funding is on its way to Duluth to help rehabilitate the historic Aerial Lift Bridge. The grant is provided by the u-s department of transportation. The rehab work will include surface preparation and repainting, lead abatement, replacement of deteriorated sections, miscellaneous structural steel repairs, repairs to concrete, and replacement of the bridge sidewalks….

Chum Gets Gloves, Still Needs Other Winter Gear

January 8, 2025

Jadie Jones,

DULUTH, Minn. — Last week, Chum put out a call for gloves. Over the weekend, the community stepped up. A couple hundred pairs were donated so far While they are better on gloves, they still could use more donations. Some items are hand warmers, foot warmers, boots, socks, winter gear. The shelter is also low on towels for people to…

Thousands flee as wildfires burn out of control in and around Los Angeles and homes are destroyed

January 8, 2025

The Associated Press,

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California firefighters battled wind-whipped wildfires that tore across the Los Angeles area, destroying homes, clogging roadways as tens of thousands fled and straining resources as officials prepared for the situation to worsen early Wednesday. The flames from a fire that broke out Tuesday evening near a nature preserve in the inland foothills northeast of LA spread…

Coast Guard Trains For Ice Rescues, Warns Anglers To Stay Away From Marine Traffic

January 7, 2025

Drew Kerner,

DULUTH, Minn. — As many anglers are excited to get out onto the ice now that the cold air has moved in. But the U.S. Coast Guard in Duluth is getting ready for ice rescues. Currents still flow underneath the ice and weaken areas that may seem safe. To prepare for the unexpected, Coast Guard members regularly practice ice rescue…

Elderly Woman Dies After Scooter Starts On Fire

January 7, 2025

Dan Hanger,

ELY, Minn. — An elderly woman burned to death after her motorized scooter started on fire. Ely police said the 80-year-old was outside the Boundary Waters Care Center when the flames ignited. Emergency crews were dispatched around 4:30 p.m. Monday after a witness reported the fire to 911. The report stated the victim was engulfed in flames before staff members…

Tensions Between AFSCME, City Of Duluth Still Strong After Tentative Contract Agreement

January 7, 2025

Emily Halling, Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — The potential for a historic strike by hundreds of key Duluth city workers, including the all-important plow driver, has been averted. A tentative deal between AFSMCE Local 66 and the Mayor Roger Reinert’s administration was reached late Monday night. And now, a vote by union members will happen next week. But on Tuesday, one day after reaching the…

Annie Harala Becomes First Woman To Chair St. Louis County Board In 20 Years

January 7, 2025

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County Board Commissioner Annie Harala has become the first woman in 20 years to serve as the county’s board chair. Harala was appointed by the board Tuesday for 2025. Harala joined the county board in 2023. Commissioner Mike Jugovich will serve as vice chair through the end of the year. Annie Harala Below is the…

Duluth’s Largest Employee Union Reaches Tentative Deal With City

The vote comes after tense negotiations that lasted months.

January 6, 2025

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — The city of Duluth’s largest employee union, AFSCME Local 66, reached a tentative agreement Monday night with the city of Duluth that includes “no major concessions,” according to the union. The union announced the news to its nearly 500 members at 9 p.m. after 12 hours of “long, hard negotiations.” The tentative agreement came after historic tensions…

Carlton Co. Inmate Charged with Attempted Murder of Guard

January 6, 2025

Matt McConico,

CARLTON, Minn. – A Carlton County inmate has been charged with attempted murder after he attacked a corrections officer, according to court documents. Matthew William Johnson, 27, is facing charges, including attempted murder, after authorities say he attacked a corrections officer at the Carlton County Jail on December 30. According to court documents, an officer let Johnson out of a…

Limited Time: ‘Twin Ports Trailer Trash’ Free Christmas Tree Dump

January 6, 2025

Emily Halling,

DULUTH, Minn.– One person’s Christmas tree is a Duluth company’s trash. And once again, they’re helping clean up after the holidays — for free. For seven years, Twin Ports Trailer Trash has given back to the community by collecting Christmas trees at no cost. Of all people, the Grinch is involved in this operation and is responsible for much of…

Unseasonal Winter Weather Impacts Hartley Nature Center

January 6, 2025

Emily Halling,

DULUTH, Minn.– The winter programs are looking a little different this year for Hartley Nature Center, but they have several ways to overcome this. Following last year’s lack of winter, this year’s season is trailing behind with a different problem. Over the course of several weeks, many of the trails at Hartley Nature Center have developed a thick coat of…

AMSOIL Arenas New Scoreboard is in Action

January 6, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. – AMSOIL Arenas new state of the art scoreboard is officially in action. The previous scoreboard was 10 years old and had technical issues, so it was time for an upgrade. The new $800,000 scoreboard has the best resolution of any scoreboard in the state and all of College Hockey. The scoreboard went through its first full weekend…

Gunflint Mail Run Dogsled Race Needs Volunteers After Postponing

January 6, 2025

Emily Halling,

COOK COUNTY, Minn.– For this year’s postponed Gunflint Mail Run Dogsled race, one hundred volunteers are needed to help make this happen. The lack of snow and too much rain this season are the reasons for the delayed start. The dogsled race is now scheduled for February 8th. This comes after last year’s ended up being canceled because of the…

West Duluth CVS To Close Jan. 28

January 6, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — CVS and its pharmacy in West Duluth is closing down Jan. 28, FOX 21 has learned. The pharmacy, located on Grand Avenue, follows the closure of hundreds of CVS stores across the country over the past few years. All current prescriptions will be transferred to the CVS Pharmacy at Tower Avenue in Superior. Prescriptions can also be…

Chicken Coop Starts On Fire, All Animals Survive

January 5, 2025

Dan Hanger,

Courtesy: Northland Fire Wire COLVIN TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Chickens and ducks survived a coop fire Sunday. The fire happened in Colvin Township, Minnesota. The Northland Fire Wire reported that firefighters from multiple agencies responded around 11:20 a.m. in the 2700 block of Lowe Road. The building was destroyed, but every single animal got out alive. The cause of the fire…

Man Burned, Dog Killed In Rice Lake House Fire

January 5, 2025

Dan Hanger,

RICE LAKE, Minn. – Fire injured a man and killed his dog after a house fire in the city of Rice Lake Saturday night. The structure fire was reported around 6:45 p.m. in the 4200 block of Schultz Road. When firefighters arrived, the home was full of flames. The homeowner suffered burns to his hands and possible smoke inhalation, according…

Heaviest Snowfall In A Decade Possible In Parts Of U.S.

January 5, 2025

The Associated Press,

A blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures stirred up dangerous travel conditions in parts of the central U.S. on Sunday, as a disruptive winter storm brought the possibility of the “heaviest snowfall in a decade” to some areas. Snow and ice blanketed major roadways in nearly all of Kansas, western Nebraska and parts of Indiana, where the state’s…

New Pop-Up Store Opens in Enger Lofts Marketplace

January 4, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — A new pop-up shop has opened up at Enger Lofts Marketplace in Lincoln Park. AuraEye opened up at the start of December as a pop-up store filled with vintage clothing, home goods and artisan jewelry. The owner of store, Laura Mullen, who also co-owns Bent Paddle Brewing, said she got the idea in late October and everything…

Young Athletes Shine During ‘Saturday Morning at the Races’

January 4, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — This weekend kids showed off their running skills during Saturday Morning at the Races. The first of three Saturday race events took place at the UMD Field House, with hundreds of kids up to 14 years old participating. The Young Athletes Foundation hosts the event, which helps kids burn off energy and stay active during the colder…

Stella Maris Academy Unveils New Science Wing

January 3, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — Stella Maris Academy High School has completed phase two in its renovation process, which includes a state of the art science wing. The campus has been undergoing renovations since its purchase four years ago. Phase one in the improvements included remodeling general classrooms, and the now completed phase two consisted of the science wing. A ribbon cutting…

Embark Supported Employment Acquires Twin Ports Guardianship

January 3, 2025

Paige Hansen,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — As the calendar turned to the new year, Embark Supported Employment acquired a fellow disability service organization. Embark Supported Employment offers support and resources to adults with disabilities. The organization has a staff of job coaches who bring participants into the community to complete jobs. On January 1, Embark Supported Employment is officially became a partner and…

Sewing Gaining Popularity as Winter Continues

January 3, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — While staying warm at home during winter, many people take on hobbies such as sewing. Laura Maki, the Owner of Sew with Me in the Miller Hill Mall, says the holidays and colder months are a busy time at the store. Sew with Me provides a variety of essentials, such as sewing machines, fabrics and threads. Even…

Wired Whisker – 6 months in business

January 2, 2025

Jadie Jones,

Duluth, Minn — Wired Whisker has also been busy finding new homes for cats. By partnering with Pet Haven, Carlton County Humane Society, and Animal Allies, they’ve adopted out 85 cats to forever homes since they opened their doors 6 months ago. They have become a centerpiece for the community. Many people choose to celebrate birthdays there, visitors from assisted…

Animal Allies – a look back at 2024

January 2, 2025

Jadie Jones,

DULUTH, Minn. — Animal Allies has had a busy year. We visited with them to reflect on how their year went and their plans for the future. It has been tough for animal shelters across the country. The financial pressure of inflation has been a challenge for shelters. The cost of living is on the rise which means it is…

Solar Power Projects in Works at Duluth Public Schools

January 2, 2025

Jadie Jones,

Duluth Minn — Duluth Public Schools are finalizing plans for two new solar projects on district property. One project will be installed near Lincoln Park Middle School. The other at the school’s district office. The solar power will not only help provide cleaner energy but also helps offset the costs of the energy they currently use. Students assisted in advocating…

John Beargrease Sled Dog Race Postponed for 2nd Year in a Row

January 2, 2025

Drew Kerner,

NORTHERN MINNESOTA – Unusual winter weather has yet again postponed the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon for a second year. All three races – the 40-miler, the 120 miler, and the 300-mile marathon – were originally scheduled for January 26. But today, the board of directors announced on social media that the race will be postponed to March 2. The…

Vineyard Church and Vineyard USA Face Civil Suits for Former Youth Pastor’s Abuse

The lawsuits name the church, their parent origination, their former youth pastor Jackson Gatlin, and his parents

January 1, 2025

Matt McConico,

DULUTH, Minn. -While the criminal cases against former Duluth Vineyard youth pastor Jackson Gatlin were prevented by a plea deal, new lawsuits aim to discover how sexual abuse within the church went overlooked for so long. On Nov. 6, Jackson Gatlin pled guilty to five counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a child. Gatlin received a 13-year sentence for the…

YMCA Sees Successful New Year’s Resolutions

January 1, 2025

Emily Halling,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.– With the new year rolling in, many people make going to the gym their new year’s resolution. But just how many people dedicate the resolution to a long-term commitment? Getting healthier and gaining a workout routine goes hand in hand with gaining a gym membership. The YMCA in Hermantown is no exception. They’ve been open for five years…

Hermantown Granted $2-Million for New Industrial Park

January 1, 2025

Drew Kerner,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The city of Hermantown got big support from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The city of Hermantown was awarded $2 million to assist public utilities and streets, with enough funding to construct a new 35-acre industrial park. The new venture is being called a Hawkline Business Park and is estimated to attract over…

Essentia Health’s St. Mary’s Medical Center Top Baby Names For 2024

January 1, 2025

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia Health’s St. Mary’s Medical Center released the top names Northland parents chose for their newborns in 2024. According to the office of vital records at the Minnesota Department of Health had Theo, or Theodore, be the most popular name for boys and Evelyn for girls. For the boys, Henry, Oliver, Asher, Jack, and William were popular…

Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center Welcomes First Baby Of The Year

January 1, 2025

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center welcomed to the world their first baby of 2025 just an hour after midnight. Karsyn Jones and Jacob Walker of Duluth are the proud parents of baby boy they named Jett. Jett was born at 1:07 a.m., on Wednesday morning, and weighed in at 6 pounds and 7 ounces and was measured…

Coffee Conversation: Mindfulness and Mental Well-Being in 2025

January 1, 2025

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — As we step into 2025, it’s important to reflect and set intentions for the months ahead. To kick off the year, Clinical Counselor Lindsey Martinson joined Fox 21’s morning newscast, offering expert advice on cultivating a positive and mindful approach to the year ahead. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Scandia Cemetery faces eroding shoreline, requests aid

December 31, 2024

Jadie Jones,

Duluth, Minn — Scandia Cemetery has been struggling with a crumbling shoreline as it creeps towards the burial plots, they are requesting funding with a proposed solution. Erosion has left many graves very close to the waterline. Fixing the problem requires stabilizing the shoreline and constructing a retaining wall to prevent further erosion. The proposed solution would be permanent. It…

UTV goes through Ice Monday evening

December 31, 2024

Jadie Jones,

A side by side went through the ice on Kabetogama Lake on Monday. The driver was a 64-year-old man from the Kabetogama area. He was towing a fish house when his UTV fell through the ice. The man did make it out of the partially submerged vehicle and onto stable ice. The rescue crew brought him back to shore. Paramedics…

Fire Damages Home Monday Evening

December 31, 2024

Jadie Jones,

Duluth Minn — Duluth Fire Department was called to a home in the Observation Hill area Monday evening. Crews arrived to see flames through the roof, they had burned from the second story ceiling through attic The house was under renovations at the time. No one was injured or displaced due to the fire. Damage is estimated at $50K.Damage is…

Warrant Finds Fentanyl at West Duluth Apartment

December 31, 2024

Matt McConico,

DULUTH, Minn. – A man is in custody after a search warrant uncovered 150 grams of fentanyl, and thousands in cash at a West Duluth apartment. Duluth Police say a 54-year-old man was arrested this afternoon when they executed a search warrant alongside the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force. According to a statement by the department, officers executed…

World of Wheels Rolls into New Year’s Eve Celebration

December 31, 2024

Emily Halling,

SUPERIOR, Wis.– For nearly two decades, World of Wheels has been putting on their version of a New Year’s Eve celebration. For one of the roller rink’s busiest days of the year, there was plenty to do to celebrate. Kids got to roller skate and blade. A candy scramble, plenty of noise makers and hats. All in anticpation of the…

Duluth Public Library Celebrates “Noon” Year’s Eve

December 31, 2024

Emily Halling,

DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth Public Library wasted no time with ringing in the new year. The “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration catered to the kids who are too young to wait for the real thing. The kids got to make some crafts, have a dance party, and play with a bubble machine. When the clock struck noon, a shower of balloons…

Coffee Conversation: Duluth Armory Renovation Updates & Buddy Holly Tribute Preview

December 31, 2024

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — Michelle Miller, Co-Executive Director of the Armory Arts and Music Center, appeared on the morning show Tuesday, Dec. 31, to share updates on the ongoing renovation of the historic Duluth Armory and preview the upcoming Buddy Holly Dance Party. The annual Buddy Holly Dance Party fundraiser is set for Sunday, Jan. 26th, at Clyde Iron Works. The…

Agencies Respond for Group Fighting at Miller Hill Mall Food Court

No arrests or persons of interest have been reported

December 30, 2024

Matt McConico,

DULUTH, Minn. – Multiple agencies responded to the Miller Hill Mall food court Monday afternoon, after calls that a group of juveniles and adults were fighting. In an email, the Duluth Police Department confirmed to FOX21 that around 6:30 pm this evening, they responded to the Miller Hill Mall for reports of “multiple people, both juveniles and adults, fighting in…

DECC Security Guard Charged After Recording Teen

The security guard is also charged with recording young women in his neighborhood

December 30, 2024

Matt McConico,

DULUTH, Minn. – A now former security guard has been charged with sexual harassment for recording a teen girl while she was using a private fitness facility at the DECC; and that wasn’t his first time. According to a criminal complaint filed Saturday, 62-year-old security guard Perry Michael Burke used his phone to record a 17-year-old girl while she was…

Big Turnout for Bentleyville Tear Down Volunteers

December 30, 2024

Emily Halling,

DULUTH, Minn.– The Bentleyville cleanup crew is moving at lightspeed to tear down its holiday display. With more than 40 volunteers helping on Monday morning, Bentleyville is seeing a record turn out with helpers. The tear down process began on Sunday, and by 11 AM the following day, all of the bigger tunnels had already been taken down. For…

Arrest Made in Mankato West Hockey Stick Theft

December 30, 2024

Matt McConico,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police say they have arrested a 23-year-old male suspected of stealing over 30 hockey sticks from the Mankato West High School boys’ hockey bus on Saturday, while parked near the Downtown Holiday Inn. The Duluth Police Department announced it arrested a suspect, in connection with the theft of the Mankato West high school hockey team’s sticks….

Two Arrested in Connection of a Shooting on LCO Reservation

December 30, 2024

KQDS Staff,

LAC COURTE OREILLIES RESVERSATION, Wis. –Two arrests have been made after a shooting on the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation in Sawyer County. On Sunday, Dec. 29, the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police Department responded to a shooting in the area of Poppletown Road. There LCO Tribal Police found a victim with gunshot wounds who later was transported for medical attention….