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Section Chief’s Academy Creates Leaders in Incident Management

The week of workshops teaches about leading during disaster

January 31, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — This week, a hundred people from across North America gathered to become leaders in of incident management. The Incident Command System Section Chief’s Academy trains students in logistics, operations, planning, and more. And while event was put on by the Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact, it didn’t limit its focus to just fires, according to Minnesota Department…

UMD Police Department Adds New Officers

January 31, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — The University of Minnesota Duluth Police Department is now back to full strength as two officers were sworn in Wednesday afternoon. Police Chief Sean Huls says the UMD police force has eight officers. Wednesday’s addition was one brand-new officer and the other is a replacement for an officer who left. The new officers are Timothy Battaglia and…

Black Woods Blizzard Tour Shifting Gears This Year

January 31, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — One of the largest snowmobile fundraising events is shifting gears this year. The Black Woods Blizzard Tour is normally a 3-day snowmobile ride all to raise funds for finding a cause and a cure for ALS. But this year is a little different. With temps in the 30s and 40s and very little snow the snowmobile ride…

Changes Coming to Weekend Bus Service

January 31, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — Last August the Duluth Transit Authority introduced its Better Bus Blueprint program. Since then the DTA has made some adjustments to its routes, especially on weekends. Wednesday it was announced there will be additional weekend service changes beginning Sunday, February 18th. The General Manager of the DTA Rod Fournier says, overall the new bus plans are…

WLSSD Food Scraps Drop Sites Available, Community Input Needed For More Locations

January 31, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Food waste is about 20% of the garbage we throw away, according to the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District. That’s why the organization is hoping to keep food waste out of the landfill and use it for its benefits. WLSSD says when food scraps are put in the landfill it can create a greenhouse gas so, keeping…

Duluth Fire Department Asks Public To Avoid Driving Over Hydrant Lines

January 31, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Fire Department is addressing an issue that has been occurring when crews are on the job. During fire incidents there have been multiple occasions of people driving over hydrant lines. Whether the hoses have water in them or not it is a danger. This can lead to a punctured or severed hoses, and a hose…

YWCA Duluth Looking for More Members in New Program

January 31, 2024

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — YWCA Duluth is looking for more participants in a new program that’s dedicated to making changes. The Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota is a statewide program for young women and gender-expansive youth. YWCA introduced the program in Duluth and provides members with the tools and skills needed to make change. The program has kicked off, but the…

Duluth Police Respond To Report Of Stabbing

January 31, 2024

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — An alleged stabbing took place Tuesday night leaving one person in the hospital. The Duluth Police Department says at 9 p.m. they responded to a report of a stabbing at Chum. The victim, a 37-year-old man had a minor stab wound to his elbow and was transported to a local hospital. Police say at the same time…

Coffee Conversation: New Series Highlights the Impact of Aging Loved Ones on Duluth Families

January 31, 2024

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — Local families in Duluth are the subject of a new television series, Inside Senior Living, taking viewers on an intimate journey into the lives of seniors and their loves ones as they navigate the process of aging and make decisions about living arrangements. Creator and Executive Director Melissa Fritz joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk…

Palestinian Cafe, Market To Open In Former ‘New London Cafe’ Building

January 30, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – A Palestinian cafe and market is opening in Duluth, replacing a longtime restaurant that recently closed. That longtime favorite is New London Café in the 4700 block of East Superior Street. The new restaurant that’s moving in is called Falastin. For the past year and a half, Lyla Abukhodair, has operated Falastin as a pop-up restaurant to…

‘Nautical Bowls’ Coming To Duluth’s London Road

January 30, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — So-called “superfood bowls” are coming to Duluth as a fresh alternative to your meal choices. The company, Nautical Bowls, will be located in the area of 21st Avenue East and London Road. Company officials tell FOX 21 they are “currently in final site selection for this location.” Nautical Bowls is located throughout the Twin Cities and in…

Stauber Running Again for Congress

Announcement came Monday on a post from congressman's campaign.

January 30, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

Over the past week things have ramped up in Minnesota’s eighth district congressional race. The most recent development came Monday with Pete Stauber’s announcement that he will seek re-election. The congressman’s news did not come in a press release or press conference, but through his campaign’s post on social media. In the post, Stauber said in part, “…It’s not just…

Chilly Billy’s On The Move In Duluth With Expansion Plans

January 30, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — Last November a pair of local men bought the two Chilly Billy’s frozen yogurt shops in Duluth. Now, the owners want everyone to know that Chilly Billy’s is not going away. The Miller Hill Mall location is there to stay. However, Andrew Weisz, one of the owners, said the lease on the Bluestone shop ends in February….

2024 Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race Canceled

January 30, 2024

KQDS Staff,

GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — An annual sled dog race in northern Minnesota has been canceled. The 2024 Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race had already been postponed from January 6th to February 10th. But due to lack of snow and above average temps for the near future the board of directors made the tough decision. According to the website, they…

Republican Joe Fraser Announces Campaign for U.S. Senate Seat

Fraser spoke at city hall today about his campaign and facing a three-term incumbent

January 30, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — Navy veteran Joe Fraser has announced his campaign for Senate. The Republican candidate began his two-day press tour of Minnesota at Duluth City Hall this morning. He said his campaign will focus on border security and national debt. Fraser also criticized incumbent Democrat Amy Klobuchar. “It drives me nuts when people just assume that the incumbent is…

MnDOT’s Name A Snowplow Contest Winners Announced

January 30, 2024

KQDS Staff,

MINNESOTA — The winners of the 2023-24 Name a Snowplow contest have been revealed. Governor Tim Walz, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, and MnDOT announcing this Tuesday. The newly named snowplows will be assigned to one of MnDOT’s 8 districts. More than 32,500 voters participated in the contest. There were 49 finalists to choose from. The winning names, in order of…

25th Anniversary ALS Circle Tour Postponed To Winter Of 2024-2025

January 30, 2024

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — The 25th Anniversary ALS Circle Tour has been postponed. Event organizers announced this Tuesday due to record low snowfall the expedition will be pushed back to the winter of 2024-2025. The group of 6 would have been departing Duluth January 31st, going counterclockwise around Lake Superior and ending February 7th at the Black Bear Casino. All to…

Two Duluth Residents Displaced After Early Morning Fire

January 30, 2024

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — Two Duluth residents are displaced after a house fire happened in the early morning hours on Tuesday. The Duluth Fire Department says they responded to a structure fire on South 69th Avenue West at 2:44 a.m. When they arrived, they received a 911 report of people trapped on the first story porch roof. Crews were able to…

New Superior Police Chief Sworn In

January 29, 2024

Pat Brink,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — The Superior Police Department officially has a new Police Chief as Paul Winterscheidt was sworn in Monday morning. Winterscheidt is an 18-year veteran of the Superior Police Department and a graduate of U-W Superior. In an interview with Fox 21 in early December, Winterscheidt said he would continue and expand a program that’s designed to keep people…

Man Who Stole ‘Wizard of Oz’ Ruby Slippers Allowed to Die at Home

Judge's sentence is time-served and restitution for man with months to live.

January 29, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

The man who stole the ruby slippers of Wizard of Oz fame, now moves only by wheelchair and is on oxygen 24/7. Doctors give him only months to live. His attorney said Monday’s sentencing gives at least partial closure to investigators, the museum, and Terry Jon Martin himself–the man who confessed to stealing the slippers. “At the end of your…

Mild Winter Can Impact Plants Health And Life Cycle

January 29, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — The warm, low snow fall winter can impact a plants life cycle and health. One college professor is looking at what these affects are. Jessica Savage works for the Department of Biology at UMD and studies plants for a living. She says outside plants are used to having winter so, when they don’t get the colder temps,…

2023 Shipping Season Ends with Longest International Season on Record

January 29, 2024

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — When the 2023 shipping season officially ended on January 21, it was one of the longest seasons ever for the Duluth Seaway Port Authority. The lengthy season helped total shipments exceed 31.7 million tons, up 4.5 percent from last year and 0.1 percent above the five-year average. Total iron ore was over 21.5 million tons which is…

Man Who Stole ‘Wizard of Oz’ Ruby Slippers Allowed to Die at Home

Federal judge agrees to sentence of "time served."

January 29, 2024

The Associated Press,

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — A dying thief who confessed to stealing a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz” because he wanted to pull off “one last score” was given no additional prison time at his sentencing hearing Monday. Terry Jon Martin, 76, stole the slippers in 2005 from the Judy Garland Museum in…

Cloquet Police Release Update On Super 8 Motel Shooting Investigation

January 29, 2024

KQDS Staff,

CLOQUET, Minn. — The Cloquet Police Department has released an update regarding the Super 8 Motel shooting incident that happened earlier this month. The shooting occurred January 8 with the shooter taking the life of 2 victims, 22-year-old Shellby Trettel of Cloquet and 35-year-old Patrick Jeffrey Roers of Deer River before taking his own life. The suspect is Nicholas Lenius,…

Bulldog Rocketry Puts Physics Into Action with Static Motor Test

January 28, 2024

Drew Kerner,

DULUTH, Minn. — After a loss last year, UMD’s Bulldog Rocketry club is looking forward to competing in their third Spaceport American Cup since COVID. The event is hosted every year in Las Cruces, New Mexico, in June. Sunday, Bulldog Rocketry tested out a motor that they believe will help them place top in the competition. “We’re going to do…

The Runway Is For Fundraising, Not Fashion

January 28, 2024

Drew Kerner,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The improv runway at the Pottery Burn was for more than just showing off some of the latest designs by local artists and fashion designers. Sunday evening, an upcycling fashion show brought people together to fundraise for Hope Haven Peer Run Crisis Respite Home. Hope Haven is a soon to be open and first Peer Respite House…

Small but Mighty Sled Dogs Race to the Finish Line

January 27, 2024

Paige Hansen,

SUPERIOR, Wis.– Little dogs may be small, but they can be mighty, and that hailed true at the Earth Rider Brewery Saturday as mini dogs competed in a Mini Sled Race. While the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon for the “Top Dogs” was canceled this year due to the lack of snow, that didn’t mean that little pups couldn’t pull…

Lake Superior Ice Festival Prevails Despite Weather

January 27, 2024

Paige Hansen,

SUPERIOR, Wis.– Despite warm weather the 9th annual Lake Superior Ice Festival has continued to be a popular event in the northland. While a few on-ice events had to be canceled, the spirits remained high as new activities were introduced. There were plenty of games to be played, from kubb to mini golf, and even a new cornhole tournament….

Amazon Distribution Center to Bring Economic Growth to Area

January 27, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Amazon is coming to Duluth– in the form of a distribution center. County records show the two large parcels of land purchased by Amazon are at Atlas Industrial Park. That’s where Ikonics’ former building is located and now houses Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank, located along Commonwealth Avenue, between Morgan Park and Gary New Duluth. The…

Actor Timothée Chalamet Visits Drama Students in Hibbing

January 27, 2024

KQDS Staff,

HIBBING, Minn.– About 20 Hibbing Drama students were preparing for their drama competition on Thursday afternoon when they received a surprise visitor from a noted actor. None other than Timothee Chalmet. Megan Reynolds, the Drama Coach at Hibbing High School learned just a day earlier that he wanted to visit. Chalamet stopped by Hibbing as he prepares to take on…

A Hockey Lovers Dream

January 26, 2024

Pat Brink,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. –If you’re a Hockey Fan, especially a pro hockey fan, there will be an auction Saturday in Superior that could land you a piece of history. The personal collection of Jim Finley, the former president of the Hockey Hall of Fame will be offered for sale at Savings Auction in Superior beginning at 11 AM. Mickey Greene,…

The Duluth Public Library has Free Wi-Fi Hotspots Available to Check out

January 26, 2024

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — Wi-Fi hotspots are now available for check out at the Duluth Public Library. The hotspots allow people to access Wi-Fi even away from the library. The library has 25 kits available for check out, and since they were introduced two weeks ago there has already been high demand. The kits were funded through the Universal Service Fund…

Superior Ice Festival Underway and will Continue Saturday

January 26, 2024

Paige Hansen,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The 9th annual Lake Superior Ice Festival is officially underway and the fun will continue Saturday. The festival is a winter tradition in Superior and has various activities throughout the two-day event. From yard games, a snow slide, ice sculptures, and much more. Friday Superior Mayor Jim Paine kicked off the fun by introducing the city’s new…

Pedestrian Critically Injured In Hit-And-Run Is Duluth Firefighter; Driver, 88, Arrested

January 26, 2024

Dan Hanger,

Raymond Skoglund DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 has learned a pedestrian critically injured in a hit-and-run incident is a Duluth firefighter who joined the department in July of 2021. Raymond Skoglund Raymond Skoglund, 24, was struck by a vehicle Thursday around 5:45 p.m. on the 9500 block of Grand Avenue, according to Duluth police. Caleb Kittleson, a fellow Duluth firefighter,…

Donna Howard Community Connect Offers Free Services In One Location

January 26, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Community members gathered at the Damiano Center in Duluth to receive much needed services all in one place. Traveling around town may not be easy for everyone, especially on a day like Thursday with icy roads. The Donna Howard Community Connect is a place for multiple providers to offer their services all for free. Organizations such as…

17-Year-Old Boy Robbed At Gunpoint In Virginia

January 26, 2024

KQDS Staff,

VIRGINIA, Minn. — A 17-year-old boy was robbed at gunpoint in Virginia Thursday night. The Virginia Police Department says at 10:41 p.m. the report of a robbery came in near the 800 block of 5th Avenue in South Virginia. Authorities say the victim told police he was robbed at gunpoint by known acquaintances. The robbers took money and personal property….

Delayed Lincoln Park Housing Project Finds New Lender

Merge Development now plans to complete the apartment building this summer.

January 26, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The developer of a delayed housing project in Duluth told FOX 21 on Friday that he has found a new lender to get the job done this summer after significant delays. Urbane 218, as it is being dubbed, is located at 2011 W. Superior Street in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Rendering of Urbane 218 The site, which…

A Hockey Lover’s Dream

January 26, 2024

Pat Brink,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — If you’re a Hockey Fan, especially a pro hockey fan, there will be an auction Saturday in Superior that could land you a piece of history. The personal collection of Jim Finley, the former president of the Hockey Hall of Fame will be offered for sale at Savings Auction in Superior beginning at 11 AM. Mickey Greene,…

Coffee Conversation: AICHO Hosts Love-Themed Market Saturday

January 26, 2024

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — The American Indian Community Housing Organization is hosting its first-ever love-themed market on Saturday. The Zaagi’idiwin Tour 2024 will include 22 vendors offering love-themed art, merchandise, and pastries. The market is all about making Valentine’s Day gift shopping easy and less stressful. It’s all taking place at the Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center, 212 W. 2nd Street,…

Congressman Stauber Releases “Fact Check” On Blatnik Bridge

January 26, 2024

KQDS Staff,

TWIN PORTS — Republican Pete Stauber of Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District was not at President Biden’s visit to the Twin Ports Thursday. Biden and democrats including Governor Walz have called Stauber a hypocrite for voting against Biden’s infrastructure bill, but taking credit, they say for the Blatnik funding in that bill. Congressman Stauber snapping back in a video online saying…

Amazon To Build Distribution Center In Duluth

January 25, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Big development news out of Duluth. Amazon is building a distribution center in the city. Location of Amazon site County records show the two large parcels of land purchased by Amazon are at the Atlas Industrial Park, between Morgan Park and Gary-New Duluth, along Commonwealth Avenue. Amazon will join Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank, which recently…

President Biden’s Visit to Superior Highlights $1 Billion to Replace Blatnik Bridge

January 25, 2024

Maria Vollom,

SUPERIOR, WI. — President Joe Biden gave a speech Thursday on Bidenomics and infrastructure investments, including plans to replace the aging Blatnik Bridge, at Earth Rider Brewery. President Biden arrived to a room filled with both Minnesota and Wisconsin residents. With the president came his campaign message, “investing in America.” “So I’m here to announce more progress that shows that…

Protestors Gather Outside Brewery to Let President Know Their Thoughts

January 25, 2024

Pat Brink,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Outside the Earth Rider Brewery, dozens of protestors were on hand to voice their feelings and thoughts on various issues, most notably on the Israeli-Hamas situation in Gaza, but there were others on hand as well. Al King was one person on hand outside the Earth Rider Brewery and said, “Well, our country is in a total…

Duluth Fire Department Reminds Public Not To Drive Over Hydrant Lines After Greysolon Fire Incident

January 25, 2024

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Fire Department is reminding the public not to drive over hydrant lines when they are responding to a fire. This comes after crews were fighting a structure fire at the Greysolon Plaza building early Thursday morning. The DFD says crews were called to the fire on Superior Street at 5:16 a.m. happening in a single…

President Biden Talks Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill At Earth Rider Brewery

January 25, 2024

KQDS Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Joe Biden arrives to Earth Rider Brewery in Superior to speak about his Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, which includes $1B for the Blatnik Bridge reconstruction. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Political, Wisconsin

FOX 21’s Maria Vollom At Earth Rider Brewery Ready For President Biden’s Arrival

January 25, 2024

KQDS Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wi. — FOX 21’s Maria Vollom provides an update from Earth Rider Brewery in Superior ahead of President Joe Biden arrival. He’ll be speaking about his Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, which includes $1B for the Blatnik Bridge reconstruction. FOX 21 will break into programming and stream live during the 1 p.m. hour for Biden’s remarks. Categories: Community, News, News –…

President Joe Biden Arrives To Twin Ports

January 25, 2024

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — Live coverage of President Joe Biden arriving to the Twin Ports around 11:40 a.m. Thursday. The President will then head over to Earth Rider Brewery in Superior around 1 p.m. to deliver remarks on “Investing in America and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” according to the White House. Fox 21 will continue to provide live updates. Categories: News,…

11 A.M. Update On President Joe Biden’s Arrival

January 25, 2024

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — Fox 21 live on air at 11 a.m. Thursday updating on President Joe Biden’s arrival to Duluth. Watch the video above for the latest on Biden and weather updates. Categories: News, News – Latest News, Political

FOX 21 Live Coverage Thursday Of President Biden’s Visit To Twin Ports

January 25, 2024

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — FOX 21 will break into programming within the 11 a.m. hour Thursday, as President Joe Biden lands in Duluth and heads over to Earth Rider Brewery in Superior around 1 p.m. to deliver remarks on “Investing in America and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” according to the White House. FOX 21 will then have team coverage on the…

UMD Expert Talks Mild Winter Economic Impact

January 25, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Northern Minnesota had a mild start to winter. So, experts at UMD all got together and wrote an article on the lasting effects the warmer temps may have. One part of the article is on the economic impact the weather has had. Monica Haynes, the director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at UMD says…

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The week of workshops teaches about leading during disaster

Announcement came Monday on a post from congressman's campaign.

Fraser spoke at city hall today about his campaign and facing a three-term incumbent

Judge's sentence is time-served and restitution for man with months to live.

Federal judge agrees to sentence of "time served."

Merge Development now plans to complete the apartment building this summer.

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