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Project Bringing Life to Forgotten “Pocket Park”

The Lincoln Park Business Group is asking for public opinion for the park at 19th Avenue West and Superior Street

March 13, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH,Minn. – As the revitalization of Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood continues, a local group is working to bring life to a forgotten park. Tonight, the Lincoln Park Business Group heard feedback from residents about the “Pocket Park” at 19th Avenue West and Superior Street. The park sits in the heart of Lincoln Park. Businesses in the area saw this as…

Lake Effect Snow Leaves A Mess in Morgan Park

This afternoon, people were still digging out their cars, plowing the sidewalks, and shoveling out driveways.

March 13, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – Snow in March isn’t out of the question here in the Northland, but the powder some folks woke up to this morning might have been one of the strangest of the season so far. While many areas of the Northland scraped through yesterday’s winter storm with just a dusting or even a few inches, lake effect snow…

Over Fifty Cats Rescued from Superior Residence

Officials with Douglas County Humane Society are Working to Clean, Vaccinate, and Find Homes for the Cats

March 13, 2017

Brett Scott,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The Douglas County Humane Society is seeing an influx of cats calling the shelter home recently. First discovered by authorities in December, a Superior residence was housing dozens of cats. Officials say the owner eventually agreed to surrender the animals. Staff at the Humane Society say they have rescued more than 50 feline friends since the middle…

Duluth City Council Takes Up Uber Ordinance

Cab Companies are Pushing Back

March 13, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Tonight, the Duluth City Council, will review an ordinance to allow ride-sharing services in Duluth. Businesses like Uber and Lyft have been clamoring to get into the area for months, but there has been push-back from local cab companies on the ordinance. Tonight at 9 we’ll hear more from Duluth City Councilors on what this ordinance means for the city….

Council Looks to Refurbish Woodland Fire Hall

Study Could Cost $40,000

March 13, 2017

Matt Suoja,

DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth City council will look at a resolution to fund a design study for the Woodland Fire Hall tonight. The study, which could cost $40,000, would focus on whether to have a renovation or new construction at the site. New improvements could make the facility more operational and energy efficient. Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags:…

High School and Middle School Students Learn About Future Career Options

Mentoring Day is an Event at Font Du Lac That Has Been Going On Since the 90

March 13, 2017

Lena Takada,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Grace Daniel and Jay Stahl Students from Duluth East High School, are already thinking about what they want to do, when they graduate high school. And Mentoring Day at Fond Du Lac Community College is helping them and other middle and high school students, do just that. “I really wanna do like filming for big companies, kind…

Lakewalk Utility Project Started Today

Detour Will be in Place

March 13, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Utility work began today on the Lakewalk trail, between Fitger’s and the old Endion building. That part of the trail will be closed for about two weeks during the day in order for crews to work on the underground drainage system. Lakewalk users will take a detour into Lake Place Park and then reconnect back to the trail. The Lakewalk…

Whole Foods Co-op Celebrates 1 Year in the Denfeld Location

They Kicked Off the Week With Free Re-Usable Bags

March 13, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Whole Food Co-op in Duluth is celebrating their Denfeld Location’s 1 year anniversary. Both the Denfeld and Hillside Locations offered free re-usable grocery bags to the first 100 customers, and had 50% off of their hot and salad bar today as part of the celebration. Whole Foods Co-op representatives say environmental sustainability is important to the company…

Superior Hit with Snow

Temperatures Expected to Warm Up

March 13, 2017

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wisc.-Five inches of fresh powder fell in Superior overnight, causing schools there to be cancelled. With schools beings closed, some kids were put on shovel duty – like one Superior eighth grader who was digging out his neighbor’s driveway. “We haven’t really had any snow days,” said Garrett Labare, a Superior resident. “I’m thinking this is the first or…

Missing Kansas City Student with Northland Ties Found Dead in Car Pulled from Missouri River

March 13, 2017

KQDS Staff,

Missing Woman Found

Mayo Clinic Kicks Off $217M, 5-Year Hospital Expansion

March 13, 2017

The Associated Press,

ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) – Mayo Clinic is kicking off a five-year, $217 million expansion of its Saint Marys Hospital campus in Rochester. Mayo officials announced the plan last week. The proposal includes adding three floors to the Generose Building, moving and upgrading the cardiac surgery facilities and expanding the Neonatal Intensive Care and Pediatric Intensive Care units. The Post-Bulletin reports…

Minneapolis Liquor Store Receives 30-Day Suspension, Starting on First Legal Sunday

March 13, 2017

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) – The city of Minneapolis on Monday handed down its penalty for Surdyk’s Liqour owner Jim Surdyk for opening his store for Sunday liquor sales this weekend, months ahead of the first legal date of July 2. Surdyk’s has been fined $2,000 and will face a 30-day license suspension, beginning July 2 – blocking Surdyk’s for participating in…

6 Madison Schools Test Positive for Lead in Drinking Water

March 13, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Madison School District officials say drinking fountains at six schools have leads levels higher than the national standard. District facilities manager Chad Wiese tells the Wisconsin State Journal the district tested drinking fountains at East High School, Blackhawk, and Sherman Middle schools, and Gompers, Lapham, and Lowell Elementary schools. All of the schools had at least…

House Aims to Stem Health Rate Hikes, Stabilize Market

March 13, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota Republicans are preparing to plow more than $300 million into a new state program meant to reduce health insurance premiums next year. Minnesota has grappled with some of the largest rate increases in the nation. Premiums jumped by as much as 67-percent for shoppers buying insurance on their own this year, leading lawmakers to…

Slip Bridge to See Some Improvements Beginning Next Week

March 13, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has continuously been working since last year with its consultant engineer LHB Corp, on a new design for the blue, Minnesota Slip Bridge in Duluth’s Canal Park. The City’s consultant engineer has been working to design new custom manufactured parts for the 26-year-old bridge, which has been riddled with numerous repairs and closures…

Federal Prosecutor in Wisconsin Resigns

March 13, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin has submitted his resignation days after Attorney General Jeff Sessions ordered dozens of the country’s federal prosecutors to resign. Spokeswoman Myra Longfield confirmed U.S. Attorney John Vaudreuil resigned Monday. While it is customary for new presidential administrations to clear out U.S. attorneys and replace them with their…

Great Lakes Home Encased in Ice

March 13, 2017

Site Staff,

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – When the 60 mph winds blew through southeast Michigan, they also blew straight over to the other side of the Great Lakes and hammered homes near Rochester, New York. One of those homes – is now an ice palace. Yes, Elsa could make herself quite comfortable in this place – the cold never bothered her anyway. The…

More Than 3,000 Women Attend Women’s Expo

March 13, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- Around 3,000 women shopped till they dropped at The 9th Annual Duluth Women’s Expo. More than 100 vendors were at the event this year, that featured a fashion show, information, product samples, and entertainment. The goal of the expo is to give women a chance to take a day out of their busy schedules to enjoy themselves. “Women…

Art Fundraiser Held to Build Performance Venue in Superior

March 13, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- A big fundraiser was held to raise money for a Performance venue in Superior. Twin Ports Stage is planning on renovating a place on Tower Avenue to become an arts and entertainment venue for the Twin Ports. Today a fundraiser including a silent auction, spaghetti feed, and live music was held at Grizzly’s in Canal Park, to help…

Northlanders Celebrate Spring at Bockfest

March 13, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- Northlanders celebrated the coming of spring at the 23rd Annual Fitger’s Bockfest. Bockfest is a traditional celebration started in Germany hundreds of years ago, but has also been celebrated in Duluth for more than 2 decades. And Today, Attendees had a taste of authentic German food, and beer caramelized with a hot fire poker in celebration. People also…

FOX 21 Celebrates 10 Years Of News

March 13, 2017

KQDS Staff,

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Skiers Say Goodbye to Powder Season at Mont Du Lac

March 13, 2017

Lena Takada,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Skiers and Snowboarders said goodbye to winter at the Annual Melt Du Lac Spring Fling. Though Mont Du Lac will still be open for another week or so, Mont Du Lac pass holders celebrated the spring with fun activities like a rail jam, face painting, and a barbecue. “We do it for the pass holders and everyone who…

312th Army Reserve Engineer Company Returns

Long Stint Overseas Is Over

March 13, 2017

Joey Norton,

Duluth, Minn After 11 months overseas in Kuwait the U.S. Army Reserve 312th Engineer Company returned back to U.S. soil. Hundreds of loved ones waited anxiously as their husbands, brother’s, sons, daughters and friends arrived this evening at Duluth international airport. Kelsey Brown married her husband just weeks before he deployed and explains what it was like while he was…

Fat Bike Birkie Race

First Time The Fat Tire Bike Race Started at the New Location in Cable, Wis.

March 13, 2017

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CABLE, Wis. – The Fat Bike Birkie race took place this morning and it’s the largest Fat Bike event in North America. This year the race drew in 1,200 riders from 18 different states and 2 different countries. At the starting line this morning it was a cold one and a different one, as it was the first time…

Duluth Superior Pride Celebrates Annual Pride Pasta Party

March 13, 2017

Lena Takada,

SUPERIOR. Wis.- The Duluth Superior Pride celebrated their Annual Pride Pasta party today Celebrations started at the Main Club in superior with Adult Bingo, and ended at the Flame in Superior where the pasta feed was held. The Pasta Party is one of many fundraisers held by Duluth Superior Pride. Proceeds from Bingo go to helping fight AIDS, while proceeds…

Midday Update 3-13-17

A Look at Local News and Weather Headlines for the Northland

March 13, 2017

KQDS Staff,

Midday Update 031317

Excitement Grows for 44th Annual Head of the Lakes Jazz Festival

The Two-Day Event Features Three Musical Guests and an Array of Talented Musicians

March 13, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULTUH, Minn. – The 44th Annual Head of the Lakes Jazz Festival is happening this weekend, March 17 and 18, at the Weber Music Hall and Marshall Performing Arts Center in Duluth. -Head of the Lakes Jazz Concert: Ingrid Jensen & Christine Jensen Quintet Friday, March 17, 2017 | 7:30 pm Weber Music Hall World renown saxophonist Christine Jensen and…

Minnesotan Could Face War Crimes Charges for Ties to Nazis

Could be Extradited to Poland

March 13, 2017

The Associated Press,

WARSAW, Poland-The Simon Wiesenthal Center’s top Nazi hunter is applauding Polish prosecutors for deciding to seek an arrest warrant for a 98-year-old Minnesota man suspected of war crimes. Efraim Zuroff told The Associated Press by phone from Jerusalem on Monday that “it’s high time that the Poles became more active seeking people who committed crimes in World War II on…

Sign-Up Date Approaches to Invest in CSA Farming

On Sunday, March 19, the 5th Annual Local Community Supported Agriculture Farm (CSA) Open House will Take Place

March 13, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Happening Sunday, March 19, from 2:00 – 5:00p.m., more than 200 people will be gathering in Duluth to choose a local farm to grow their vegetables this summer. Event organizers are hoping more Northlanders will choose to invest and buy local in 2017. The 5th Annual Local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Farm Open House will take place…

Morning Update 3-13-17

A Look at Local News and Weather Headlines for the Northland

March 13, 2017

KQDS Staff,

Morning Update 031317

Nikki’s Notebook: Cyber Patriots

Team Learns Defense Against Cyber Hackers

March 12, 2017

Nikki Davidson,

National defense has become more complicated, attacks are now increasingly coming from a cyber battlefield. That means a new way to train defenders, and a lot of that is happening here in the Northland. Denfeld has a team of students called “Cyber Patriots” that train in defending computers against hacking and cyber attacks. Competitive teams are formed at the middle…

Duluthians Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Running and Drinking Beer

It's the Time of Year for the Shamrock Pub Shuffle

March 12, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- Temperatures below freezing, and wind chills in the single digits didn’t stop hundreds of Duluthians from celebrating St. Patricks day at the Shamrock Pub Shuffle. “It was a beautiful day actually, just to be together with our friends, and with the lake, and hearing the open water splash against the rocks,” said Stephanie Francis, a runner. Runners start…

Hermantown Back To Back State Champs

A Late Goal In 2nd Overtime Wins It

March 11, 2017

Joey Norton,

Hermantown Hawks have made it past Monticello/Annandale/Maple Lake Moose to record their second straight State Championship. In a game that took two overtime periods to decide it took everything the Hawks had to raise the trophy. FOX 21 has a crew in the Twin Cities and will have full coverage of the game tonight at 9 p.m. Categories: High School,…

Homegrown Guides Now Available

Annual Local Music Festival Starts April 30th

March 10, 2017

Greg Chandler,

DULUTH, Minn. – You may have noticed field guides for this year’s Homegrown Music Festival have made their way to stands across the Twin Ports. This year’s festival starts April 30th and runs through May 7th. Organizers have around 200 local bands booked for stages in Duluth and Superior. If you want to start planning your Homegrown, the guide is…

Western Duluth Little League Seeking Support to Update Facilities

The city of Duluth stepped up with a commitment to match up to $100,000 in donations

March 10, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Western Duluth Little League needs to improve its facilities, but they also need money for the project. The city stepped up with a commitment to match up to $100,000 in donations. Representatives from the league say their facilities are unsafe and difficult to maintain. “Things that not only need to be done, need to be replaced,…

Duluth Women’s Expo Takes Over the DECC Saturday

More than 100 vendors will be on hand this year

March 10, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – Women take over the DECC tomorrow. The 9th annual Duluth Women’s Expo starts tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. More than 100 vendors will be on hand this year. A new feature is the “Women Rock” VIP section to benefit the Saint Lukes Foundation’s fight against breast cancer. Organizers say it’s a day for the ladies. “They come…

Vikre Celebrates Anniversary with New Single Malt Whiskey

Iron Range American Single Malt is Vikre's 3rd anniversary blend

March 10, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – Today is a happy birthday for Vikre Distillery and they’re celebrating with a brand new whiskey. Iron Range American Single Malt is Vikre’s 3rd anniversary blend. This release is a little more special, because it’s the first batch of whiskey distilled when Vikre opened. “We sat down the other night with a bottle of it off the…

Mentor Duluth Hoping for New Volunteers This Month

March 10, 2017

William Seay,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth YMCA is hoping this March will be a big month for adults wanting to make a difference in children’s lives. Mentor Duluth is a volunteer program that pairs children ages 5-18 with positive adult role models. Those mentors are expected to spend at least 8-12 hours with their mentee. Folks at the YMCA say there…

Mid-March Cold Snap

Wind Chill Advisory Doesn't Stop Northlanders From Their Daily Routine

March 10, 2017

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DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been an unseasonably cold Mid-March day across the Northland and it’s likely the last cold snap of the season. A Wind Chill Advisory was in effect earlier this morning until 9am, feel like temperatures dropped down to -30° below zero. This frigid Friday didn’t stop some Northlanders from their daily routine though. “I like the weather…

New MDI Facility Coming to Hibbing

100 New Jobs Expected Over the Coming Years

March 10, 2017

Site Staff,

HIBBING, Minn.-Iron Rangers will be gaining more job opportunities at a new Minnesota Diversified Industry manufacturing facility in Hibbing. The facility, which will be 35,000 square feet, will be funded by a $1 million loan from the IRRRB and a $350,000 infrastructure grant. The new facility will improve working conditions from its current facility which is nearly 100-years-old, and expand…

Local Curling Team in Final Four of National Competition

Team from Duluth Curling Club

March 10, 2017

Site Staff,

Several men and women from the Northland make up most of the U.S. Men’s and Women’s Curling teams. (photo: newsfile)DULUTH, Minn.-A local women’s curling team, known has Team Kraus, has advanced to the final four of the national amateur competition in Alaska. After winning state in January, the won their ticket to the big game. Today they beat Massachusetts 10-6…

UMD Hosts North-Central Region American Dance Association Conference

March 10, 2017

KQDS Staff,

Dance Conference

City Council Working on Renovations for Hibbing Memorial Building

March 10, 2017

Lena Takada,

HIBBING, Minn.- The Hibbing Memorial Building has been a space for the community since it was first built in the 1920’s. And with a senior center, hockey rink, curling club, and a space for veterans, the Memorial Building continues to be an important asset for the Iron Range. “You’ll never see another building like this built in a community of…

Robbery Incident on West Superior Street in Duluth

March 10, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department has reported a robbery incident that happened today, March 10 around 2:30 p.m. Officers reponsded to the area of the 300 block of West Superior Street on a report of a robbery incident. The suspects fled on foot prior to officers arriving. The victim was located and unharmed. Officers were able to determine…

Man Charged with 5 Counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct

His conduct involves victims under the age of 13

March 10, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

Richard Dean Wilson, Jr. CASS COUNTY, Minn. – Cass County Attorney Christopher J. Strandlie reports that 42-year-old Richard Dean Wilson, Jr. has been charged with five counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First and Second Degree relating to offenses that occurred in 2014-16. It is alleged that Wilson sexually penetrated or had sexual contact with three children under the…

Minnesota Power’s Competitive Rate Advances Following Utilities Commission Decision

March 10, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Power has received a decision form the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) that advances the approval of its new competitive rate for some of northeastern Minnesota’s largest employers. The 2015 Minnesota Legislature enacted a law authorizing Minnesota Power to submit discounted rate plans for a limited number of its large industrial customers, including taconite mines and…

Wisconsin Company Wins U.S. Championship Cheese Contest

March 10, 2017

The Associated Press,

(Barry Adams/State Journal) GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) – A Wisconsin company can lay claim to having the best cheese in America. The Sartori company in Antigo won the title at this year’s U.S. Championship Cheese Contest with its Sartori Reserve Black Pepper BellaVitano, by master cheesemaker Mike Matucheski. The U.S. championship is considered the largest technical cheese, butter, and yogurt…

Ice House Removal Dates Approaching for Northern Minnesota Lakes

March 10, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Ice anglers in northern Minnesota are being reminded by the Department of Natural Resources that ice shelter removal dates are approaching for lakes located north of Highway 200 and U.S. Highway 2. Due to rapidly deteriorating ice conditions, anglers may need to remove shelters before the deadline. Dark houses, fish houses, and portable shelters must be…

ATV Rescue on Leech Lake

March 10, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

CASS COUNTY, Minn. – The Cass County Sheriff’s office received a report that a Class 2 side by side ATV had gone through the ice in the Agency Narrows area of Leech Lake, just after 2 p.m. on Thursday. Deputies and first responders arrived on scene to find the male occupant of the vehicle standing on top of the vehicle,…

19 Plead Guilty in Large Minnesota-Wisconsin Meth Ring

March 10, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Nineteen people have pleaded guilty in a drug ring that authorities say trafficked 127 pounds of methamphetamine from the Minneapolis area to central Wisconsin communities over a three-year span. U.S. Attorney John Vaudreuil in Wisconsin says 14 of the suspects have been sentenced, and the remaining five will be sentenced over the next two months. Authorities…