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Unconstitutional Ruling Thrown Out for Minnesota’s Sex Offender Program

Federal Appeals Court Throws Out Judges Decision

January 3, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

MINNEAPOLIS – Today, a federal appeals court tossed out a ruling that the Minnesota sex offender program is unconstitutional. A Minnesota judge ruled the program unconstitutional in the summer of 2015. At that time, U.S. District Judge Donovan Frank cited how rarely anyone gets released from the program and ordered several changes. Those changes included included assessing the more than…

Business Owner Reacts to Superior Shooting

New Year''s Day shooting hits close to home for area businesses.

January 2, 2017

Zach Richie,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Police continue to investigate a New Year’s day shooting. One victim was found dead in the alley behind the Third Base Bar in Superior on New Year’s morning. The other was found inside the bar with a gunshot wound to the chest. Police believe an altercation happened inside the bar which led to the shooting…

If The Dress Fits

Local Non-Profit Aimes To Help Girls Get Prom Dresses

January 2, 2017

Joey Norton,

Duluth, Minn If the shoe fits, wear it. If the dress fits, you can have it for free. A new nonprofit in the Northland is gearing up for prom season in a big way. Fox 21 met with a family who knows how prom can be hard on the pocket book. So they’re looking to make it a little easier…

Bars Busy with Badger Fans

Winning Teams Means More Beer Sales

January 2, 2017

Lena Takada,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Badger Fans cheered their team on in the Cotton Bowl, at Gronk’s Grill and Bar in Superior Gronk’s employees say game days are always exciting, and even more so when the favored team wins. It leads to customers buying more food, more beer, being louder, staying longer, and being friendlier. “When teams have a good season, we…

Great Lakes Aquarium Sees Record Attendance

144,000 People Visited the Aquarium in 2016

January 2, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn. – 2016 Brought a record number of visitors to A Popular Attraction in the Northland. Around 144,000 people visited the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth in 2016, a 5 percent increase since last year. It’s the highest number of visitors the Aquarium has seen since 2002. Aquarium representatives believe the new exhibit, Unsalted seas, featuring the sturgeon…

Gloria Dei Plans to Remodel Church Damaged by Fire

The Project Could Cost Around $5 Million

January 2, 2017

Lena Takada,

Gloria Dei members have been holding Sunday services at the Old Faith Lutheran Church Building, since the fire that caused hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage on the Gloria Dei building. But now the church members are preparing to rebuild and restore their space of worship. Ashes, dust, and burnt remains of chairs and pianos, are what’s left…

Sledding in the New Year

Kids Enjoy Monster Hill in Cloquet

January 2, 2017

Matt Suoja,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Many kids…and adults in Cloquet rang in the New Year today by sledding down a monster hill. For some it was the last day before the holiday break ended to get in some winter activities, along with getting away from some of the indoor activities kids enjoy like video games. “I think being outside and enjoying the…

Shakopee Teacher Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting

Teacher Killed at Mankato Country Inn & Suites

January 2, 2017

Site Staff,

FROM FOX 9 MINNEAPOLIS MANKATO, Minn. – A man who died in an officer-involved shooting in Mankato over the weekend has been identified as Shakopee school teacher Chase Tuseth. On Saturday morning, Mankato police responded to a disturbance at the Country Inn & Suites there. Tuseth was reportedly behind the counter in the lobby and was throwing items. According to…

Wisconsin Legislators Set to Return

Will Take on Road Issues

January 2, 2017

Matt Suoja,

MADISON, Wis. (AP)-Wisconsin legislators will start their next two-year session with plenty of pomp and circumstance but they’ll face some thorny issues almost immediately. Lawmakers return to Madison on Tuesday for inauguration, a ceremony marked by smiles, handshakes and photo opportunities. From there the heavy lifting will start almost immediately. Gov. Scott Walker delivers his state of the state speech…

10-Month-Old Revived Twice After Being Exposed to Fentanyl

The incident remains under investigation

January 2, 2017

The Associated Press,

METHUEN, Mass. (AP) – Authorities in Massachusetts say a 10-month-old baby had to be revived twice after she was exposed to fentanyl. Police arrived at the Methuen residence early Saturday afternoon after receiving a report of a child not breathing. First responders took the child to Lawrence General Hospital, where police say she stopped breathing twice and had to be…

Twins Delivered Minutes Apart Have Different Birth Years

January 2, 2017

Site Staff,

GLENDALE, Ariz. (KSAZ) – For Holly and Brandon Shay, expecting twins was a surprise. Going into labor on New Year’s Eve was shocking, but what makes the birth of their two boys even more unbelievable is the fact that they were born in different years! Sawyer, born at 11:51 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and just 10 minutes later, Everett…

Wisconsin Legislators Ask to Reinstate OWI Vehicle Seizure Law

The authority was taken away in 2009

January 2, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) – State lawmakers have been asked to once again give Wisconsin circuit court judges the authority to order the seizure of vehicles owned by repeat drunken drivers. That authority was taken away from judges in 2009 and replaced with a law that emphasized the use of ignition-interlock devices. At the time, there were concerns about taking…

The Latest: Pipeline Protesters Arrested at Vikings Stadium

Viking Stadium Protests

January 2, 2017

Matt Suoja,

FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minneapolis police have arrested two Dakota Access oil pipeline protesters who unfurled a huge banner inside U.S. Bank Stadium during a Minnesota Vikings game. The man and woman were arrested Sunday afternoon after climbing into a catwalk just after the Vikings’ season finale against the Chicago Bears ended around 3 p.m. Police spokesman…

Reopened Capitol, Big To-Do List Await Minnesota Legislature

$310 Million Renovation at Capital

January 2, 2017

Matt Suoja,

FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota lawmakers are ready to return to the freshly renovated state Capitol. They just won’t have much time to soak it all in. The Legislature has a big to-do list waiting when the legislative session begins Tuesday. That marks the first time all 201 lawmakers and Gov. Mark Dayton will meet…

Illinois Man Killed In Snowmobile Accident In Iron County

Police: Speed Believed To Be A Factor

January 2, 2017

Dan Hanger,

TOWN OF OMA, Wis. – A 45-year-old Illinois man was killed in a snowmobile accident in the Town of Oma over the weekend. According to Iron County Sheriff Tony Furyk, the crash happened on Trail 17 after the snowmobile left the trail and struck some trees. Speed is believed to be a factor in the accident, according to Furyk. The…

Grand Marais Man Killed In Snowmobile Accident

January 2, 2017

Dan Hanger,

COOK COUNTY (Press Release)–The preliminary investigation into Saturday’s fatal snowmobile accident which claimed the life of Wayne Gunnar Anderson, 22, of Grand Marais, shows conditions beneath the snow impacted the skis on the two riders’ snowmobiles, causing them both to be thrown from their respective snowmobiles. The two riders were traveling along the ditch of County Road 8 north of Grand…

State Parks Begin 2017 Snowshoeing Tours

It's An Event Going On Across The Country

January 2, 2017

Lena Takada,

CARLTON, Minn.- Crunchy snow covered the trails of Jay Cooke State Park Sunday — where outdoor enthusiasts strapped on snowshoes to prepare for the first state park naturalist guided snowshoeing tour of the year. “My family was going and I thought it would be fun,” said Tori Goepferd, a visitor. “All states are doing a first-day hike, whether it’s on…

Superior Police Investigate City’s First Homicide Of 2017

Second Shooting Victim In Critical Condition

January 1, 2017

Dan Hanger,

UPDATE: Superior Police have released the names of the victims involved in this shooting. The deceased victim has been identified as 21-year-old, Kyle Androsky, and the second victim that was shot in the chest is 27-year-old David Androsky. An autopsy is scheduled for Kyle Androsky later today. Anyone with information concerning the incident is encouraged to contact the Superior Police…

Children Ring in the New Year With Zoo Animals

Children Used Makeshift Passports to Travel Around the Zoo "World"

December 31, 2016

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.-Children looked on in awe as Lana the Tiger stalked around her enclosure. Many kids held makeshift passports in their hands. “They go around the zoo to collect their stamps from various countries and while they’re doing that they can find out what time it is here, if it’s midnight there and they also get to learn how some…

Northlanders Stock Up on Food for New Year’s

Grocery stores are busy with shoppers preparing for this weekend

December 31, 2016

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Thanksgiving and Christmas have well known meal traditions, but New Year’s is also a big food holiday. Grocery stores across the Northland are busy with people stocking up on their new year’s food, and unlike other holidays, people consume a wide variety of food to kick off the new year. “After the Christmas holiday, we have a…

Fire Department Reminds Public of New Year’s Safety Issues

Leave Room on Streets for Emergency Vehicles

December 31, 2016

Matt Suoja,

DULUTH, Minn.-With the New Year’s Eve on the horizon, there can be an uptick in emergency calls to police and the fire department. Members of the Duluth Fire Department said a big factor in that is alcohol consumption. The amount of people parked outside of houses for parties is another important factor to consider. “It’s a concern for us where…

Ride Share Ordinance

A new Duluth ordiance could pave the way for ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft to come into the city.

December 31, 2016

KQDS Staff,

Changes to Ride Share Ordinance

Iron Rangers React to Keetac Reopening

The Mines Will Bring Back Around 200 Mining Jobs Back to the Iron Range

December 31, 2016

Lena Takada,

KEEWATIN, Minn.- There’s a collective sigh of relief across the city of Keewatin, after U.S. Steel reached agreements to supply iron ore pellets to third-party customers, and announced the Reopening of Keetac, and the return of around 200 mining jobs back to the Iron Range. “To hear that they’re going back and to know that they’re going back is really…

Prosecutor Decides No Criminal Charges for Gopher Football Players

Alleged sexual assault happened off-campus

December 30, 2016

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Ten suspended Minnesota football players will not face criminal charges for their involvement in an alleged sexual assault that happened off-campus. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced the decision Friday in his second look at the September incident. Freeman previously declined to charge the players in November, citing lack of evidence. A school investigation of the incident…

Active Adventures: Skin Protection

December 30, 2016

KQDS Staff,

Active Adventures: Skin Protection

Lawsuit by Microbrewer Alleges Trade Secret Conspiracy

December 30, 2016

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL (AP) – A St. Paul microbrewer is suing an executive who helped the company grow into one of the largest in the country. Summit Brewing Company has accused Jeffrey Spaeth and another longtime employee, Timothy Daly, of conspiring to sell the brewer’s trade secrets to a direct competitor. Spaeth was hired in 1986 and later become vice president…

Wisconsin Transportation Study Considers Interstate Tollways

Walker's current plan puts WI roads on a path to worsen

December 30, 2016

Melissa Lentz,

MADISON (AP) – A new state transportation study finds that installing tollways on Wisconsin interstates could raise billions of dollars, but that substantial upfront investments would be needed and federal approval is uncertain. The Wisconsin State Journal reports the Department of Transportation study also finds that Governor Scott Walker’s road-funding plan for the next two years, puts Wisconsin roads on…

Fire at Piedmont Avenue Home

Three Dogs Perish

December 30, 2016

Matt Suoja,

DULUTH, Minn.-A fire broke at a home on the 2500 block of Piedmont Avenue in the late morning hours of Friday, December 30, 2016. Upon arrival crews found heavy smoke coming from the basement window of a one-story single family house. Crews attacked the fire from the front and rear of the house, as a heavy fire was found in…

Oscar Mayer Plant in Madison Prepares to Close

Will permanently close in the first quarter of 2017

December 30, 2016

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The already dwindling number of employees at the Oscar Mayer plant in Madison will continue to shrink as the facility prepares to permanently close in the first quarter of 2017. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that the company produced processed meats for decades and once employed more than 4,000 people, is scheduled to close by the…

Late Fees Paid for Books Checked Out in 1970s

Calculated using the nickel a day fee form the 70s-era

December 30, 2016

The Associated Press,

ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) – A Minnesota family has given a Maryland library a check for about $1,550 to cover the late fees for two books that were supposed to have been returned more than 40 years ago. Jon Kramer, of Minneapolis, says he was searching through his deceased parents’ library last month at their vacation cabin on an island in…

Weekend Spotlight: New Year’s Eve

TwinPortsNightLife.com

December 30, 2016

KQDS Staff,

Categories: Features, News, News – Latest News, Weekend Spotlight

Experts Offer Tips on How to Stick with New Year’s Resolutions.

Whether it's financial resolutions or losing weight, experts say to lay out specific goals.

December 30, 2016

Zach Richie,

The New Year is just around the corner and many in the Northland have been busy coming up with resolutions. Of course losing weight and being more healthy are always top resolutions, but many want to run the race to financial stability as well. The YMCA and other gyms have been busy with new members. New goals and resolutions haven’t…

Students Hit The Winter Sports For Holiday Break

December 30, 2016

KQDS Staff,

Categories: News, News – Latest News, Weather in the News

Liquor Stores Prepare for NYE Celebrations

December 30, 2016

KQDS Staff,

Categories: News, News – Latest News

Bars Prepare for Busy NYE Parties

Owners Say Saturday Will Be Especially Busy

December 30, 2016

KQDS Staff,

Bar owners say because the holiday celebration falls on a Saturday, they are expecting a larger crowd than normal.

Resturants Prepare for Busy New Year’s Eve

Chefs Order Extra Steaks and Food for Holiday Celebrations

December 30, 2016

KQDS Staff,

Pickwick in Duluth says they’ve ordered extra steaks for the big night.

Blood Drives Continue in Northland

Will be Held in Coming Months

December 30, 2016

Matt Suoja,

DULUTH, Minn.- Many different locations throughout the Northland will be holding blood drives in the coming weeks run by the American Red Cross. One such location is at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepard in Duluth, where student’s from Duluth East’s Key Club came to help run the event today. Members of that group saw this as an opportunity…

New Year’s Eve Waterpark Event Scheduled for Kids

The Annual Event Returns

December 30, 2016

Matt Suoja,

DULUTH, Minn.- If you have younger kids, the bars may not be an option on New Year’s Eve, but the Edge Waterpark might be. They will be hosting their annual New Year’s Eve Splash Bash which will feature a DJ, air-brush tattoos, movies, crafts, and a photo booth. There will even be a toast at midnight…non-alcoholic of course. “It’s so…

Minnesota Lawmakers Meet with CHUM

CHUM Hopes to Make Difference in Legislative Process

December 30, 2016

KQDS Staff,

Minnesota Lawmakers Met with CHUM

Production Set to Restart at Keetac Plant

United States Steel Announces Third-Party Iron Ore Pellet Sales Agreement

December 29, 2016

Melissa Lentz,

KEEWATIN, Minn. – United States Steel Corporation announced today it has reached agreements to supply iron ore pellets to third-party customers. U.S. Steel will adjust its iron ore pellet production in order to take full advantage of these business opportunities. Within the adjustments, includes the restart of the Keetac Plant in Keewatin, Minnesota. The Keetac Plant, which has an annual…

Russia Weighs Retaliation After Obama Administers Sanctions

New sanctions were announced on Thursday

December 29, 2016

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) _ The Latest on the Obama administration’s response to Russia’s interference in the U.S. elections, which it denies (all times EST): 4:15 p.m. Republican Sens. John McCain and Lindsey Graham say sanctions against Russia announced by the Obama administration on Thursday are “a small price” for Russia to pay for interfering with U.S. elections. They say they’ll lead…

Red Solo Cup Inventor Dies at Age 84

Robert Hulseman invented the infamous cup in the 1970s

December 29, 2016

The Associated Press,

Courtesy: Fox 32 ChicagoNORTHFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Former Solo Cup Company President Robert Hulseman, who invented the now party-essential, Red Solo Cup, has died at the age of 84. His son, Paul Hulseman, says his father died on December 21 at his home in Northfield, Illinois, of complications after a series of strokes. The elder Hulseman invented the Red Solo…

Charles Manson Follower Seeks Parole 47 Years after Killings

Currently the longest serving female prisoner in California

December 29, 2016

The Associated Press,

Courtesy: New York TimesSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – A parole hearing has started for Patricia Krenwinkel, an accomplice of cult killer Charles Manson and the longest-serving female inmate in California. The hearing, Thursday, comes 47-year after Krenwinkel helped kill pregnant actress, Sharon Tate and six other people, including grocer Leno LaBianca and his wife, Rosemary. The 69-year-old has been denied parole…

With Trump Victory, GOP Hopes to Overhaul Medicaid

Democrats and Advocacy groups warn of the consequences of reducing federal spending on Medicaid

December 29, 2016

The Associated Press,

ATLANTA (AP) – With Donald Trump’s election, Republicans in Congress will have the opportunity to overhaul Medicaid, something they’ve wanted to do for years. The program provides health care to millions of lower-income and disabled Americans. Currently, the federal government pays a certain percentage of each state’s Medicaid costs. Republicans say states have little incentive to keep expenses down because…

Registration Prices to go up for Grandma’s Marathon

Set to go to $135

December 29, 2016

Matt Suoja,

DULUTH, Minn.-Registration prices to enter Grandma’s Marathon will be increasing Jan. 1. The fee will go up $10 to $135. Those who registered early got the discounted price. The price will go up another 10 dollars in April. Registration for the William A. Irvin 5K and Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon is already closed. Grandma’s Marathon weekend will be held June…

Minnesota Officer Fired for Hitting Teen, Now Reinstated

Video showed the officer to have hit a Somali-American teen in 2015

December 29, 2016

The Associated Press,

RICHFIELD, Minn. (AP) – An arbitrator has reinstated a Minnesota police officer who was fired after a Twitter video appeared to show him hitting a Somali-American teen last year. Richfield police say the arbitrator reversed Nate Kinsey’s termination Wednesday. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office and special prosecutor reviewed the case and declined to charge Kisney, but the 10-year department veteran…

Wisconsin Flu Cases on Rise

161 Flu Cases Reported

December 29, 2016

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wisc. (AP) – Wisconsin health officials say flu cases are on the rise and they are urging people to take precautions like getting a flu shot. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said Wednesday there have been 161 influenza cases so far this season, and 95 hospitalizations, including eight children and 78 adults age 50 and older. Of those…

Wisconsin DNR Removes Wording Saying Humans Cause Climate Change

December 29, 2016

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The State Department of Natural Resources has quietly removed language from its website that stated humans and greenhouse gases are the main cause of climate change. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the website now says the cause of climate change is debatable. Gone are sentences attributing global warming to human activities and rising carbon dioxide levels….

2016 Year in Review: October through December

The last months of the year saw headlines like Bob Dylan winning a Nobel prize to the close 8th district race between Nolan and Mills.

December 29, 2016

Zach Richie,

The last few months of the year saw Duluth’s first homicide of the year to Superior Mayor Bruce Hagen resigning to the extremely close 8th district race between Rick Nolan and Stewart Mills. Hibbing native and Duluth-born Bob Dylan received the Nobel prize in literature in October. Dylan is only the second Minnesotan to receive the award. In honor of…

Maintaining Sidewalks in Winter

Duluthians must clear snow from sidewalks in front of their properties

December 29, 2016

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Snow and ice have taken over most of the northland….and that means it’s shovel season. All over the region, people are shoveling and sprinkling salt to keep their sidewalks snow and ice free. “Year after year it always comes around and we know it’s coming,” says a Duluth shoveler. Sidewalks all over Duluth are covered with ice…