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Iowa Man and Minnesota Son Plead Guilty in Capitol Riot Case

January 5, 2022

The Associated Press,

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – An Iowa man and his Minnesota son have pleaded guilty to a charge of civil disorder related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, admitting that they entered the building through a broken window and pushed through a police line once inside. Both 51-year-old Daryl Johnson, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, and 26-year-old Daniel Johnson, of…

Winter Freezing Fish Lake Energizes Anglers, Local Businesses

When the fish start biting, anglers start biting at the products and services of local businesses.

January 4, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- For residents and businesses around smaller bodies of water like Fish Lake in Duluth, winter with its frozen water and snowy trails bring back anglers, snowmobilers, and a much-needed boost to local business and life. “Especially when we get snow on the ground, we get more snowmobilers that want to stay and the trails just right up…

Great Outdoors: Plenty Of Snow, Plenty Of Cross Country Skiing

January 4, 2022

Adam Jagunich,

Cross country skiing and fat tire biking. The snow is there for it — finally. FOX 21 Photojournalist Adam Jagunich has more in Monday’s Great Outdoors. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Walz Announces More COVID-19 Testing Sites as Omicron Surges

January 4, 2022

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Gov. Tim Walz has announced plans to open three more community testing sites for COVID-19 as the rapid spread of the omicron variant puts new strains on Minnesota’s testing capacity. According to updated figures Tuesday, Minnesota is coming off its deadliest month of the pandemic for 2021, with 874 deaths in December. The state’s seven-day test positivity…

DTA Announces Temporary Service Reduction Due to Staffing Shortages

January 4, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Transit Authority announced Tuesday that beginning Wednesday, January 5 all Weekday Route 5 Trips will be temporarily paused. Route #5 is a direct connection from West Duluth to the Miller Hill Mall area. Due to staffing shortages, the DTA says there is also the potential that other routes may be temporarily suspended in the days…

Early Morning Duluth House Fire Causes $70K in Damages

January 4, 2022

Site Staff,

(photo: Twitter/Duluth Fire) DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth firefighters say a condemned house in the Observation Hill neighborhood sustained $70,000 in damages after a fire broke out early Tuesday morning. Fire crews responded to the 700 block of West 2nd Street around 6:15 a.m. on reports of a fire at the home. When fire crews arrived at the scene they found…

Duluth Fire Crews Responding to House Fire in Congdon Park Neighborhood

January 4, 2022

Site Staff,

(courtesy: Twitter/Duluth Fire) DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Fire crews are responding to a house fire in Duluth’s Congdon Park neighborhood. The fire was reported around 10:35 a.m. Tuesday on the 3600 block of East 4th Street. According to a recent Duluth Fire Twitter post, the fire broke out in a home that is currently under construction. The house has been…

Teen Arrested in Connection With Mall of America Shooting

January 4, 2022

Site Staff,

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) – A teenager has been arrested in connection with a shooting at the Mall of America in Bloomington on New Year’s Eve. The Bloomington Police Department said a SWAT team arrested a 19-year-old St. Paul man in Roseville on Sunday for aiding and abetting first-degree assault. Police said he was identified as leaving the scene of…

Minnesota’s Blood Bank Donations Are at a 10-Year Low

January 4, 2022

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Officials say Minnesota’s blood bank donations are at a 10-year low. Red Cross spokeswoman Tonia Teasley says many people are not donating because they are worried about their own health during the coronavirus pandemic. Teasley says across the region blood donations are down 10 percent. Sen. Amy Klobuchar hosted a virtual roundtable discussion on the issue Monday…

Northlanders and Their New Year’s Resolutions

January 3, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn.- Of course it’s the time to make those promises you want to keep to yourself going into the New Year. FOX 21’s Mason Kroll took a trip around town and found some people’s cool and unique resolutions. Categories: Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Downtown Duluth YMCA Seeing More Taking Steps Toward Healthier 2022

Staff at the facility on First Street said they've seen a steady increase of people signing up the past few days.

January 3, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- With the New Year comes New Year’s resolutions for many and the Downtown Duluth YMCA has seen more people hoping to start 2022 on a healthier note. Staff at the facility on First Street said they’ve seen a steady increase of people signing up the past few days. They say having a variety of programs like group exercise,…

Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month Continues Education, Prevention

Over time officials say measures like breathing apparatuses and washing gear and skin immediately after calls have become more common.

January 3, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month as fire crews across the nation work to educate more people about job-related cancer, the leading cause of death among firefighters. Duluth crews hope more people in and out of the firehouse can learn about the toxic carcinogens such as smoke, char, and newer building materials like plastics and technology which firefighters…

Hermantown Night Riders Hosting Dinner to Raise Money for Trail Grooming

The club helps maintain trails in the greater Proctor, Duluth, and Hermantown areas

January 3, 2022

Arman Rahman,

PROCTOR, Minn.- All this snow is bringing snowmobilers out to area trails and one club is hoping to get more members to help maintain those trails for everyone to enjoy. Hermantown Night Riders snowmobile club will host a dinner fundraiser next Thursday at Blackwoods Grill and Bar in Proctor. The club helps maintain trails in the greater Proctor, Duluth, and…

New Coffee Shop Opening In Lincoln Park Soon

January 3, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. – A new coffee shop is set to open later this month in the Enger Lofts of Lincoln Park. It’s called 190º Coffee And Tea. The owner says the shop will be featuring coffee beans from different parts of the country, such as Portland and San Diego. The local connections are strong too, as the business will also…

Vitta Pizza Uses Mostly Wood-Burning Stove, Not Thermostat, To Heat Business

January 3, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — Heating bills can get high in the winter, unless you have a business that generates its own warmth. Vitta Pizza in Canal Park barely has to touch the thermostat, as its wood-burning pizza oven helps heat up the restaurant. The oven can heat up to 900 degrees, cooking pizzas in just 90 seconds. While the heating bill…

Ursa Minor Welcomes Guests To Covered Patio For Outdoor Beers

January 3, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — One business taking advantage of how hardy Minnesotans can be when the temperatures drop is Ursa Minor Brewing, which is going into its first winter season with an added roof on its patio. The roof was first added back in August. The brewery’s founder tells us even before the patio became a little more sheltered from the…

Duluth Schools Superintendent on Returning to School In-Person Amid Post-Holidays COVID Surge

According to the superintendent, the mask requirement on campuses that started at the beginning of the school year will remain in effect.

January 3, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- As the omicron variant fuels a surge of COVID cases nationwide the day kids return to schools after the holidays, Duluth ISD 709 superintendent John Magas said the plan is to continue in-person learning with a heavy dose of caution. “We certainly need to take it very seriously we’re doing everything possible to make sure we’re ensuring safety…

Walz Expects COVID-19 Case Spike as Minnesota Schools Reopen

Walz told Minnesota Public Radio on Monday that school administrators across the state are right to be concerned.

January 3, 2022

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Gov. Tim Walz says coronavirus cases due to the fast-spreading omicron variant will most likely race through Minnesota’s public schools in the next few weeks now that students are back in class. Walz told Minnesota Public Radio on Monday that school administrators across the state are right to be concerned. He noted that modeling by the Mayo…

Midday Update 1-3-2022

January 3, 2022

Natalie Noury,

Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, January 3rd, 2022. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Weather in the News, Wisconsin Tags: Ken Slama, midday update, Natalie Noury, News, weather

Morning Update 1-3-22

January 3, 2022

Natalie Noury,

Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, January 3rd, 2022. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Weather in the News, Wisconsin Tags: Ken Slama, morning update, Natalie Noury, News, weather

2021 Northland Year In Review: October-December

January 3, 2022

KQDS Staff,

Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin

Mushers, Fans Kick Off Beargrease Marathon Month with Bent Paddle Beer Release

Organizers say 26 mushers will take on the journey, some coming from as far as Alaska and Canada.

January 2, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- January has begun which means the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is just on the horizon. And race month kicked off at Bent Paddle Brewery Sunday. The pour of Bent Paddle’s special Beargrease British Pale Ale marked that the race is ready to run. Signup for the full marathon race of 300 miles from Duluth to Grand Portage,…

Focus on Fitness, Mental Health for New Year’s Resolutions at Svalja Yoga

The yoga studio offers a diverse array of weekly classes including strength-based workouts, cardio-based classes like piyo, and stress relief programs.

January 2, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s time to kick off those new years resolutions, and for those who have yoga on your list, Svalja is the place to start. The yoga studio in Duluth offers a diverse array of weekly classes including strength-based workouts, cardio-based classes like piyo, and stress relief programs. The in-depth training and workshops provided are intended to assist people…

Duluth Man Arrested For DWI, Hitting Almost A Dozen Cars

When police caught up to the driver, the 41-year-old suspect ditched his car and ran near Redeemer Lutheran Church.

January 2, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police arrested a man on Sunday who was suspected of hitting almost a dozen cars while driving under the influence of a controlled substance. Police say they arrived on-scene at 9:15 a.m. on the 9400-block of Grand Avenue after multiple people called in about a man driving recklessly and hitting several cars. When police caught up…

Apartment House Fire Displaces Two in Eveleth

One resident was treated for smoke inhalation. No other injuries were reported and five cats were located but uninjured.

January 2, 2022

Arman Rahman,

EVELETH, Minn.- An apartment house that caught on fire in Eveleth Sunday morning has left two residents displaced. According to Friends of the Northland FireWire, the fire was reported around 8:40 a.m. in the 500 block of Jackson St. It was contained to the basement area of the duplex, although smoke filled the entire structure. One resident was treated for…

2021 Northland Year In Review: July-September

January 1, 2022

Arman Rahman,

Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin

L & M Radiator in Hibbing Damaged by Fire in Paint Booth

January 1, 2022

Arman Rahman,

HIBBING, Minn.- L&M Radiator in Hibbing was damaged by a fire and subsequent smoke late Friday. According to the Northland FireWire, the Hibbing, Chisholm, Keewatin, and Virginia fire departments were dispatched to a fire alarm at L & M Radiator on 37th Street in Hibbing. The alarm was reported around 7:30 p.m. Arriving Hibbing firefighters discovered a fire in a…

New Year, New Life: Duluth’s First Baby of 2022 Born at St. Luke’s

Jennifer and Peter Paananen welcomed little Roberta Margaret into the world at 1:30 this morning at St. Luke's as the Northland's first newborn of the year.

January 1, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two lucky parents today celebrated the beginning of the New Year with the beginning of a new life — giving birth to the first baby of 2022, who just happens to be their first baby ever. Jennifer and Peter Paananen welcomed little Roberta Margaret into the world at 1:30 this morning at St. Luke’s as the Northland’s first…

New Years Day Barely Organized Hartley Run

An annual run meant for fun and starting the new year off right, runners, skiers, and snowshoers showed up to break in 2022 getting some exercise outside.

January 1, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn.- Despite today’s frigid cold temps, some Northlanders wanted to start 2022 surrounded by the Great Outdoors of Hartley Park in Duluth for The Barely Organized New Years Day Trail Run. An annual run meant for fun and starting the new year off right, runners, skiers, and snowshoers showed up to break in 2022 getting some exercise outside. The…

Sledding Fun at Bagely Nature Area

Despite the frigid cold, families still took advantage of all the snow and went sledding at Bagely Nature Area Saturday.

January 1, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn.- Despite the frigid cold, families still took advantage of all the snow and went sledding at Bagely Nature Area Saturday. We caught up with one little girl who says she loves doing things like building a snowman or making snow angels in the snow. But today, tubing was the activity of choice, and she loves the thrill of…

Superior Ballroom Dance Studio Starting New Year with New Full Staff

Owners say they're ready to get back to spreading joy and happiness through the medium of dance.

January 1, 2022

KQDS Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Ballroom Dance Studio held an open house to introduce their two newest teachers and 2022 programs Saturday. The studio was hit hard during the pandemic losing most of their staff, but now in the New Year, they’re armed with two new instructors. Among those new programs are College Outreach, Business Outreach, and First Free Wednesdays. Owners…

68-Year-Old Twin Brothers Found Dead in Fire-Damaged Duluth Home

It was determined a fire inside the home in the past few days caused "considerable heat and smoke damages" before apparently going out on its own.

January 1, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two brothers were found dead Saturday in a home authorities with the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said burnt down recently. According to the Sheriff’s Office, authorities were responding to a possible structure fire at 5728 Industrial Road in Canosia Township Saturday. The person calling 911 stated they stopped at the address to check the welfare of friends,…

2021 Northland Year In Review: April-June

January 1, 2022

KQDS Staff,

Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Man Arrested After Allegedly Driving Denfeld Boys Basketball Team Bus Drunk, Coach Says

In an interview with FOX 21, Head Coach Homere identified the 47-year-old driver from the St. Louis County Jail roster.

December 31, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- A frightening ride back home for the Denfeld Boys Basketball team Thursday night, who discovered on the road back from Hibbing that their coach bus driver was allegedly driving them drunk, according to coaches. “He just kept repeating everything he was saying and we were like it’s clear that something is not right and having these kids on…

Keyport Liquor and Lounge Packed with Customers Seeking New Years Spirits

Experts say supply chain issues are holding up liquor being imported from outside the country.

December 31, 2021

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Like many liquor stores in the area, Keyport Liquor and Lounge on Belknap Street in Superior saw a lot of traffic Friday. Along with beer, champagne of course was a big hit on New Year’s Eve. “Today it’s champagne, champagne, champagne,” said Store Manager Adam Mitchell. According to Mitchell, they’re with liquor stores across the country seeing a…

Police: Mall of America Shooting Leaves 2 People Injured

December 31, 2021

Site Staff,

Photo: FOX9 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Two people have been shot and wounded following an apparent altercation at the Mall of America, sending New Year’s Eve shoppers scrambling for safety and placing the Minneapolis mall on temporary lockdown. Bloomington Police Department officials say the shooting happened about 4:30 p.m. Friday. One man suffered a gunshot wound to the leg during…

Twin Ports Prepare For a Lively New Year’s Eve

December 31, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH/SUPERIOR — Authorities are expecting a busier New Year’s Eve this year with it falling on a Friday and local businesses and law enforcement have been planning all day to make sure they have their bases covered heading in to 2022. Last year’s holiday was a bit quieter coming out of the pandemic and that combined with the a holiday…

Building Tear Down, Closing Long-Standing Family Businesses

December 31, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — A building downtown is being torn down to build a new parking lot but it is displacing and closing many long-standing businesses. For one of the business’, the end of the year, is the end of the line. Today was the last day open for Chinese dragon restaurant after the owner of the building, Hall Equities out…

Larsmont Lodge Has Something For Everyone This New Years Eve

December 31, 2021

Natalie Noury,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Bars aren’t the only ones prepared for the New Year’s Eve rush over at Larsmont Lodge up in Two Harbors they’re cooking up some fun activities for the family to enjoy. With a wide variety of like back country skiing, snowshoeing, and a free public ice skating rink, and guided outdoor activities like skiing tours, or…

Fire Destroys Unoccupied Home in Hibbing Early Friday Morning

The unoccupied house was engulfed in flames when crews arrived. No injuries were reported

December 31, 2021

Site Staff,

Photo: Northland FireWire HIBBING, Minn.- A home in rural Hibbing has been destroyed by a structure fire early Friday morning. According to the Friends of the Northland FireWire, the blaze was reported just before 6:00 a.m. in the 3300 block of Bunker Road. The unoccupied house was engulfed in flames when crews arrived. No injuries were reported Fire departments from…

Active Adventures: Curl with Friends at Wild State Cider’s New Outdoor Rink

December 31, 2021

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Active Adventures, FOX 21’s Rusty Mehlberg takes us to the new outdoor curling rink at Wild State Cider. After seeing the success of bars in the Twin Cities doing this same type of operation, the cider decided to freeze its own rink. They have a goal of hosting an eight-week outdoor curling league along with…

1 Dead, 2 With Life-Threatening Injuries In Highway 1 Crash Near Ely

December 31, 2021

KQDS Staff,

MNDOT The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash near Ely that killed one woman and seriously injured two others. The accident happened around 4:50 p.m. Thursday on Highway 1 (also known as Highway 169) at Camp Lake Road in Morse Township, which is about six miles southwest of Ely. Investigators say Ryan Anthony Ried, 38, of Superior was…

Duluth’s Bed Bath & Beyond To Close

December 31, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – If you love Bed Bath & Beyond, you better get there soon because the store in Duluth on Miller Trunk Highway will be closing. Customers were emailed about the closure Thursday with a promotion for a store-wide sale for every department. The ad did not say when the store will officially close its doors. The closure is…

2021 Northland Year In Review: January-March

December 31, 2021

KQDS Staff,

Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Hermantown Boys Hockey Finding ways to Connect with Community Youth

December 30, 2021

Natalie Noury,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Even though it was a little cold, it didn’t stop the Hermantown boy’s hockey team from coming out to their outdoor rinks after their win Thursday afternoon to skate around with some local hockey players. Skate with the hawks is an annual event the Hermantown boy’s hockey program likes to do, to give back, and spend some…

Police Departments Planning For a Busy New Year’s Eve

December 30, 2021

Natalie Noury,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Duluth and Superior police are taking extra precautions for Friday night’s deep freeze, as people celebrate into the New Year. Police are expecting extra excitement with New Year’s Eve falling on a Friday, and they’re reminding partygoers, if they want to go out and have fun, they need to do it safely, and try to find a…

Fans to Return to 2022 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

December 30, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — The countdown is on for the upcoming John Beargrease sled dog marathon – this year with fans! For more than 40 years, excited dogs and their mushers have run up the North Shore, starting in Duluth and ending in Grand Portage. But the 2021 race was like no other – no spectators because of the pandemic, but…

3 Arrested, More Expected In Hayward-Area Burglaries, Thefts

December 30, 2021

Dan Hanger,

HAYWARD, Wis. – Authorities have arrested three Hayward men after “multiple burglaries and thefts” in the Hayward area. The Sawyer Count Sheriff’s Office said the weeks-long investigation in conjunction with the LCO Police Department and Town of Hayward Police Department. The men range from 25 to 32 years old. Charges have not been filed yet. Sheriff Doug Mrotek said he…

Duluth Fire Department Experiences Historic One Day Number of Retirees

Including Asst. Chief Clint Reff and Fire Marshal Sandy McComb, a combined 256 years of service left the Department Thursday.

December 30, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The end of the year 2021 seeing the retirement of 12 personnel on the Duluth Fire Department – leaving with a combined 256 years of service under their belts. Many of the retirees have worn hats other than firefighter, like Fire Marshal Sandy McComb. Retiring after 24 years, she’s been in charge of car seat clinics for about…

Last Pieces of Last Place on Earth Up for Bid at Seller’s Auction Next Month

They'll host an auction for the two Last Place on Earth signs, hundreds of old albums ranging from 70s rock to disco, and even some fun adult items.

December 30, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Next month you could own an infamous part of Duluth history — the old Last Place on Earth store. The controversial head shop was shut down after owner Jim Carlson was arrested for willingly selling illegal synthetic drugs, mislabeled as incense and bath salts that were toxic to humans. After the FBI inspected what was left in storage…