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Biden, Trump Win Michigan Primaries

February 27, 2024

The Associated Press,

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won the Michigan primaries on Tuesday, further solidifying the all-but-certain rematch between the two men. Biden defeated Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips, his one significant opponent left in the Democratic primary. But Democrats were also closely watching the results of the “uncommitted” vote, as Michigan has become the epicenter…

Hermantown High School Robotics Team Prepares for Competition

Hermantown Talons 5232 Robotics Has Just a Few Days to Finish Their Robot Before Regionals

February 27, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — It’s crunch time for the Hermantown High School Robotics team! Their first competition of the season, the Northern Lights Regional, is fast approaching. Hermantown will compete this weekend at the DECC against teams from across the Midwest. “It’s kind of the biggest event for Minnesota,” said Scouting & Strategy Captain Emma Klyn. “And it’s the first one,…

Sen. Amy Klobuchar Receives Award From American Legion

February 27, 2024

KQDS Staff,

Senator Amy Klobuchar has been chosen for the American Legion’s 2024 Distinguished Public Service Award. The award quotes Klobuchar as being, “a champion of important legislation that The American Legion has prioritized year after year, and she has tirelessly worked to improve our national security.” “She has not only represented the interests of Minnesotans, but she also has been a…

New Deputy Forest Supervisor Announced

February 27, 2024

KQDS Staff,

Minnesota’s Superior National Forest has a new number two. Drew Stroberg has been named the permanent Deputy Forest Supervisor. He was most recently the district ranger at California’s Klamath National Forest. After graduating from Colorado State University, he has had several positions with the Forest Service. He said working as a line officer has allowed him to have the most…

Dr. Rebecca Cunningham Announced as U of M’s Next President

February 27, 2024

KQDS Staff,

MINNESOTA — The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has chosen Dr. Rebecca Cunningham to be the U of M’s 18th President. Cunningham is currently the University of Michigan’s Vice President of Research and Innovation. She said a recent campus tour at UMD impressed her. But she is no stranger to the area. She and her family have been to…

Young Student on a Mission to Give Back to Teachers

One young student has continued her mission to spread joy to her teachers through something many enjoy--snacks!

February 27, 2024

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. –It all started with a single dollar and a challenge from a teacher. How can you use that dollar to spread compassion? “In 3rd grade, my teacher gave us $1 and said do something great with it,” said Amelia Hanson, 5th Grade Student. “So, Amelia took that dollar and decided to use it to raise additional money, and…

Coffee Conversation: Duluth Scottish Heritage Association Spring Concert

February 27, 2024

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Scottish Heritage Association Spring Concert is taking place on Saturday, March 2 at the Proctor High School Auditorium. Member of the Duluth Scottish Heritage Pipes and Drums group Jason Reid joined FOX 21 on the morning Tuesday to talk about the event and its purpose. Reid also piped some tunes live in-studio. The evening begins…

Kacie’s Closet at FHS Carries on the Legacy of Former Student

February 27, 2024

Maria Vollom,

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. — For many high school students, prom is just around the corner and it’s no secret that gowns and tuxes cost more than a pretty penny. Enter Kacie’s closet at Falls High School. Kacie’s Closet is like a big sisters closet to not only the rural community of International Falls, but surrounding towns like Littlefork and Fort…

Coffee Conversation: UW-Superior Spring Career and Internship Fair

February 26, 2024

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — The University of Wisconsin Superior is preparing to host a Spring Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, February 29 from 1 pm to 4 pm. UW-Superior Interim Senior Partnerships Officer Ilsa Hoeschen and UWS Career Development Manager Liza Shelquist joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Monday ahead of the event. The fair is taking place at…

Duluth Salvation Army Participates In Minnesota FoodShare Month By Hosting Food Drive

February 26, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — March is Minnesota FoodShare Month, and the Duluth Salvation Army is participating by hosting a food drive. The non-profit is calling it their March-ish Food Drive happening now through April 6. The goal is to raise $9,000 and 9,000 pounds of food. The Minnesota FoodShare Campaign is the largest grassroots food and fund drive in the state…

Duluth Police Remember K-9 Luna Three Years Since Being Shot, Killed

February 25, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Three years ago Sunday, Duluth Police K-9 Luna was killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call. The suspect, 37-year-old David Conwell, was hiding in a bedroom closet. K-9 Luna attempted to apprehend Conwell when he began shooting a shotgun at officers and fatally struck Luna. St. Louis County deputies would later shoot and kill Conwell after…

Superior Police Investigate Hit-And-Run

February 25, 2024

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior police are investigating a hit-and-run incident. Chief Paul Winterscheidt told FOX 21 officers responded around 8 p.m. Friday at 22nd avenue East and E Second Street, which is near the Super One plaza. Winterscheidt said the 38-year-old male driver from Duluth rear-ended an occupied vehicle before fleeing the scene, crashing through a residential fence and finally…

Firefighter Recruits Train With Flames In Moose Lake

February 25, 2024

Dan Hanger,

MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – Northland firefighter recruits faced raging flames this weekend during a training event in Moose Lake. The Moose Lake Area Fire District hosted the training, which included how to handle a chimney fire. Blue Fire Training is behind the program, which dedicates to supporting fire, EMS and law agencies be their very best. Moose Lake will host…

Twin Ports Donation Drive To Help ‘Hundreds Of Lives’

February 25, 2024

Dan Hanger,

The community came out in a big way this weekend with piles of donations for local community outreach organizations. Donations including clothing, hygiene supplies, back packs and toys for children. Lenroot Maetzold and Downs-Lesage funeral homes organized the drive. All of the donations will help a list of local community outreach organizations like CHUM, CASDA, Ruth House, Harbor House, Salvation…

Highlights From The 50th American Birkebeiner

February 25, 2024

Bret Holland,

The 50th annual American Birkebeiner wrapped up Sunday in Cable, Wisconsin. FOX 21’s Bret Holland gives us a flavor of this weekend’s fun, even though the Birkie was drastically different this year because of a lack of snow. Categories: Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin

Superior’s Boulder Tap House To Open Wednesday

February 25, 2024

KQDS Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Goodbye, Grizzly’s. Hello, Boulder Tap House. The countdown is on for the newest member of the Twin Ports dining scene. Finishing touches and staff training continue as Wednesday’s opening gets closer. On Tower Avenue in Superior, Boulder will sit – literally — on the site of the old Grizzly’s. That long-time favorite had been remodeled five times,…

Duluthians Celebrate Kalevala Day and Finnish Culture

Dozens spent the afternoon enjoying Finnish food, music, and presentations

February 25, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — Today was all about celebrating Finnish culture at Our Savior’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Duluth. Both Finnish Americans and non-Finns joined together for an early Kalevala Day celebration. The holiday is typically celebrated on February 28th is is named after the national epic of Finland. One of the organizers, Marjori Bottila, says its important for the…

Duluth Public Library Foundation Hosts 7th Annual Olga Walker Awards

The DPL Foundation celebrated three honorees and hosted Lakota author

February 25, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Library Foundation hosted the 7th Annual Olga Walker Awards on Sunday afternoon. The event honored three members of the Duluth community who have made significant contributions to the library system: former DPL board member Stephen P. Welsh, long-time volunteer Morgan Swingen, and public services supervisor David Ouse. The award ceremony is named in honor of Olga…

Video Shows Emergency Landing at Duluth Airport

Gear issue leads to landing, and front gear appears to have problems. No one hurt.

February 23, 2024

KQDS Staff,

There were some anxious moments at the Duluth airport Thursday, but it ended well. A private aircraft had an issue with its landing gear. Video from a person at the airport shows the plane coming in for a landing. It was just before 3 p.m. The airport says the aircraft needed to make an emergency landing because of its gear…

Munger Announces Bid for Minnesota House District 3B

Retired judge says he has something to "bring to the table."

February 23, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — Mark Munger announced Friday that he is running for the Minnesota legislature. He is seeking the House 3B seat now held by Natalie Zeleznikar. Munger is a DFLer, Zeleznikar a Republican. Munger graduated from Denfeld High School and UMD before becoming an attorney and District Court Judge. He said his background can help at the Capitol. “I…

Kozlowski Running For Reelection In Minnesota 8B

First-term legislator elected in 2022

February 23, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — Alicia Kozlowski, the DFL representative for Minnesota’s District 8B, has announced a run for reelection. Since first being elected in 2022, Kozlowski has been the Vice Chair of POCI Caucus, a bloc of black, brown, and indigenous legislators. Kozlowski has received endorsements from labor unions including the Minnesota Nurses Association and the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees….

Coffee Conversation: Duluth Band “Fish Heads” Play for Food Shelf

February 23, 2024

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Fish Heads, a husband and wife duo band, host virtual concerts every other Friday evening to help raise money for the food shelf. Band Members Mike and Kim Monson joined FOX21 on the morning newscast Friday to talk about the concerts and play some tunes live in-studio. The band has raised about $8,000 since beginning the…

The Pillars Of Hermantown, Senior Living Community Celebrates Grand Opening

February 23, 2024

Emma Propp,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — The newest senior living community had its opening celebration Thursday. The Pillars of Hermantown has 105 apartments for loved ones and family members who are getting older. It supports an active, independent lifestyle with a pickle ball court, pub, and game room. The location was chosen not only to add more senior living to the area but…

Superior Rotary Sees Results of Fundraising Efforts for Ukrainian Ambulance

February 22, 2024

Pat Brink,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — This week marks two years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Rotary Clubs in Ukraine and across the world have worked together to raise money to help with humanitarian aid. The Superior Rotary is one of the clubs that stepped up to help, and they got some inspiring news this week. Since last September the Superior Rotary Club has…

Drone Helps Find Missing Pine County Man

February 22, 2024

Lucretia Free,

A new technology involving drones helped find the body of a missing Pine County man with dementia. The 86-year-old man was last seen near the Nemadji State Forest, which is a vast area over 92,000 acres. Earl Bakke is retired from law enforcement and started a drone business that helps to locate missing people. He reached out the Pine County…

Goal is to Coordinate Disaster Recovery and Response

Agencies come together to plan for floods, tornadoes and blizzards.

February 22, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

High flood waters caused several motorists to become stuck on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in Flint, Mich. High water from storm flooding closed roads in Michigan. (Bronte Wittpenn/The Flint Journal-MLive.com via AP) Talk about preparing for a natural disaster can often be just that–talk. The Northland does not have hurricanes, but it does have its share of huge rainstorms, big…

Hermantown Robotics Students Head To State Capitol To Talk Computer Science Education

February 22, 2024

Emma Propp,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Hermantown Robotics students were down at the State Capitol this week speaking about computer science education in the schools. Minnesota has been ranked last in the nation for access to high school computer science courses for the last 3 years. The bill brought to the House Education Policy Committee will ensure all students have equal opportunities…

Adventure Zone Celebrates 14th Birthday With Week Of Fun Festivities

February 22, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Adventure Zone is celebrating its birthday with a week full of fun festivities. The birthday week party includes chances to win prizes such as a party package for 10 people. And with each Adventure Pass purchased during the week you can get a half-price voucher to be used in March. The business opened in 2010 in Canal…

Americans reporting nationwide cellular outages from AT&T, Cricket Wireless and other providers

February 22, 2024

The Associated Press,

A number of Americans are dealing with cellular outages on AT&T, Cricket Wireless, Verizon, T-Mobile and other service providers, according to data from Downdetector. AT&T had more than 73,000 outages around 9:30 a.m. ET, in locations including Houston, Atlanta and Chicago. The outages began at approximately 3:30 a.m. ET. The carrier has more than 240 million subscribers, the country’s largest….

No Madeline Island Ice Challenges “Mad Island”

Film crew adjusts and finds "winter" at Fish Lake.

February 21, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

So, you want to film a movie that requires lots of ice and snow. You grew up in Superior and spent lots of time on Madeline Island. So, why not schedule the shoot for February? Good plan, but Mother Nature had other plans. That’s why a film crew found itself on the shores of Fish Lake, north of the Duluth….

Family: Pedestrian Killed On Skyline Parkway Walked Miles Daily

February 21, 2024

KQDS Staff,

UPDATE (Feb. 21, 9 p.m.) FOX 21 learned more Wednesday evening about the pedestrian who was hit and killed by a vehicle while walking on Skyline Parkway in Duluth earlier this week. A cousin of Kenneth Bickel, 70, of Duluth provided FOX 21 with pictures of Bickel. He said Bickel was a genealogist, loved Lake Superior and Duluth and walked six…

All Women Crew at Superior Fire Department

February 21, 2024

Pat Brink,

SUPERIOR, Minn. — It’s a picture most of us have in our mind the people putting out fires and helping serious crash victims are men. However, that has not been the case over the past two days in Superior. The Fire Department Headquarters station has had an all-women crew on duty for the first time. Suzi Olson, the daughter of…

Community Action Duluth is Offering Free Tax Services

The organization aims to help 1,200 people each year with their taxes

February 21, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — Doing your taxes can be stressful, especially if you’re filing for the first time. Community Action Duluth is looking to help. The Tax Site is offering free tax help for anyone with a household income of less than $64,000 a year. Each season, they aim to help 1,200 individuals and they’re currently on track to do so….

Federal Student Loans For Nearly 153,000 Borrowers Are Being Automatically Canceled, Biden Says

February 21, 2024

The Associated Press,

CULVER CITY, Calif. (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that his administration was automatically canceling federal student loans for nearly 153,000 borrowers, putting the spotlight on his debt cancellation efforts as he ramps up his reelection campaign. Biden, who is in the midst of a three-day campaign swing through California, made the announcement as part of a new repayment plan that offers…

Superior Mayor Paine Announces Spending Priorities For The City

February 21, 2024

Lucretia Free,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior Mayor Jim Paine announced Tuesday how he wants to spend leftover money given to the City from the Federal Government during Covid. The Mayor says City of Superior received $17 million dollars, and there is about 2.5 million that has not yet been spent. By Federal Law the funds have to be allocated by the end…

Wisconsin Republican-Controlled Senate Votes To Reject Evers Appointees

February 21, 2024

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate voted Tuesday to reject four of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ appointees, including a member of the state’s natural resources policy board and a former lieutenant governor who was to serve on a hospital governing board. That brings to 13 the number of Evers appointees that the Senate has rejected, which has the effect…

Coffee Conversation: Big Donation Drive to Benefit Local Outreach Organizations

February 21, 2024

Maria Vollom,

SUPERIOR, WI. — A big donation drive hosted through the Lenroot-Maetzold and Downs-Lesage Funeral Homes is taking place this weekend to benefit local outreach organizations. Donation Drive Coordinator RaeAnn Sojka joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Wednesday with more information. The Donation Drive is taking place on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm and Sunday, Feb….

Former Duluth Judge To Run For MN House Dist. 3B

February 20, 2024

Dan Hanger,

A former Duluth judge says he’s running for Minnesota House Dist. 3B, which is currently held by Republican Rep. Natalie Zeleznikar. Mark Munger, a Democrat, retired as a 6th Judicial Judge in 2019 after almost 20 years in that role and almost four decades practicing law. Munger has lived in Freedenberg Township for 40 years. Munger says he’ll make his…

Pistol, 2 KG Of Fentanyl, Cocaine Seized During Duluth Man’s Arrest

February 20, 2024

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — A significant amount of cocaine, fentanyl and meth are off the streets of Duluth after investigators executed a search warrant on Monday. Diaunte Shields Diaunte Shield, 43, of Duluth was arrested on felony warrants for parole violations involving drugs and weapons. The arrest happened 5:40 a.m. Monday at Shield’s residence in the 4700-block of Matterhorn Drive. During…

Third University of Minnesota President Finalist Knows Duluth and Smoked Fish

Dr. Rebecca Cunningham was third of three finalists visiting UMD as regents face state-wide president decision.

February 20, 2024

KQDS Staff,

UMD had a chance to meet the last of three finalists for the University’s statewide top job. Dr. Rebecca Cunningham answered questions and spoke during a campus forum. She is currently the University of Michigan’s Vice President of Research and Innovation. Cunningham is a long-time faculty member at the school of Public Health and Medicine, after completing her residency in…

Community Forum Held on Potential Health Impacts of NTEC Project

February 20, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A community forum against the proposed Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC) in Superior was held Tuesday evening focused on the potential health, environmental, and community impacts of the project. The speakers were made up of tribal leaders, scientists, and health professionals. Dr. Brittany Keyes traveled from Beloit to present at the event in Superior. Keyes said she’s…

First Annual Energy Design Concepts Taking Place At The DECC

February 20, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — The first annual Energy Design Concepts is taking place at the DECC this week. The event formerly known as the Energy Design Conference is put on by Minnesota Power. It is for architects, contractors, homeowners and other professionals to get together and learn new things related to construction. They learn what is changing in the building industry,…

Lake Superior College Expansion Project Continues

LSC unveiled a precast concrete wall mock-up today, the next step in the construction project

February 20, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — The expansion project at Lake Superior College is well underway. Once complete, the new T-building will add 9,000 square feet and provide a place for manufacturing students a place on the main campus. Currently, students studying welding, machine tool, and computer-aided design, attend classes at the temporary downtown campus. President Patricia Rogers said the expansion will benefit…

Republican Eric Hovde Seeks To Unseat Democrat Baldwin In Wisconsin Race For US Senate

February 20, 2024

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican businessman and real estate mogul Eric Hovde launched his bid for the U.S. Senate against Wisconsin Democratic incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin on Tuesday, saying in a video that “America is slipping away” and “everything is going in the wrong direction.” This is Hovde’s second Senate campaign; he ran in 2012 but lost in the GOP primary to former Gov….

Retired 148th Fighter Wing Member To Give Presentation On Cold War

February 20, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — A retired 148th Fighter Wing Member will be telling the story of the Cold War and how the Duluth’s Air Force Base was involved. Raymond Klosowski was born in Moose Lake and graduated from Duluth Central High School. He served for 33 years and originally joined as a fighter pilot. He was later promoted to Brigadier General…

Coffee Conversation: Importance of Exercise to Maintain Good Heart Health

February 20, 2024

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — February is American Heart Month, a time to encourage people to focus on their cardiovascular health. The American Heart Association says only one in five adults get enough exercise to maintain good health. Planet Fitness weighed in on the conversation Tuesday. Bailey Romans from Planet Fitness joined FOX 21 live on the morning newscast to talk more…

Gov. Tony Evers Signs Into Law New State Election Maps

February 19, 2024

Pat Brink,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers was in Superior Monday afternoon taking what could be considered a “victory lap” around the state as he signed into law new election maps. Evers said, “I promised when I ran. But one of the most important ones, if not the most important one was to make sure that we had a process…

Gaza Health Ministry Says Over 29,000 Palestinians Have Been Killed In Israel-Hamas War

February 19, 2024

The Associated Press,

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s assault in Gaza has killed more than 29,000 Palestinians since Oct. 7, the territory’s Health Ministry said Monday, marking another grim milestone in one of the deadliest and most destructive military campaigns in recent history. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue the offensive until “total victory” against Hamas after the militants’ Oct. 7 attack on…

New Businesses Coming To Shops At BlueStone This Spring And Summer

February 19, 2024

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — Two new businesses are coming to the Shops at BlueStone near UMD in Duluth. The first shop coming to Woodland Avenue is Insomnia Cookies. This is spot is known for providing warm cookies at any hour with hopes to open in the spring. Crisp & Green will be located right next to Insomnia. This business offers a…

Wisconsin’s Democratic Governor Signs His New Legislative Maps Into Law After Republicans Pass Them

February 19, 2024

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps into law on Monday that he proposed and that the Republicans who control the Legislature passed to avoid having the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court draw the lines. Democrats hailed the signing as a major political victory in the swing state where the Legislature has been firmly under Republican…