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‘Growing Duluth’ Offers Classes, Guidance For Plant Lovers

No Matter Your Skill Level, Growing Duluth Wants to Help You Grow

April 16, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — Since opening last September, Growing Duluth has been growing their business to include house plants, produce, gardening supplies, cannabis seeds, and more. Co-owner Louise Kolthoff says Growing Duluth wants to make people confident in what they’re growing and be a resource for plant lovers new and old. The store offers a variety classes for different interests and…

Hermantown Robotics Team Kicks Off Journey to World Championship

April 16, 2024

Paige Hansen,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — The Hermantown Highschool Robotics team kicked off their trek to the World Championship in style with a police escort on Monday. The Talons are making their return to the World Championship for the second year in a row. The team packed up a bus and headed to Houston, Texas where the competition is held each year. The…

Knowing Your Neighbor: The Rainbow Room

April 16, 2024

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn.– The Rainbow Room is a vintage clothing and home goods store that made the move from its former location into a bigger space on West 1st Street. “Our social media presence has grown with the move and also people walking by on the street have been popping in which has been really lovely. This new space downtown is…

Coffee Conversation: Local Artist Hosts Beach Sand Necklace Making Classes

April 16, 2024

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — A local jewelry artist gives sand new life by placing it inside the pendant of a handmade necklace, and she’s hosting classes to teach you how to make your own, too. Barb Owen-Boerger will teach class attendees how to make beach sand necklaces, using UV resin and sand from beaches in the northland. She joined Fox 21…

40th Avenue West Bridge Not Reopening for Foreseeable Future

April 15, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn.–It will not be a quick fix for the 40th Avenue West Bridge over I-35. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the bridge will be closed for the foreseeable future. Last Thursday morning, April 11, a northbound truck with a load that was too high, hit the bridge damaging it. The incident occurred at about 8:30 in the morning….

Mourning Continues Outside Downtown Memorial For Duluth Stabbing Victim

April 14, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Another vigil was held Saturday night for a young woman who was stabbed in the neck at bar close Friday morning on West First Street in downtown Duluth. Sunday afternoon, close friends and family of the victim held a community BBQ as they called for justice to be served in Duluth’s second homicide of the year. Chantel…

Docks In Minnesota Slip Ahead of Charter Fishing Season

April 14, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — A good sign of spring and summer has happened in the Minnesota Slip… in Duluth. The docks are now in the slip getting ready for the charter fishing season. The slip is uniquely also home to the historic William A. Irvin. Some of the area’s most well-known fishing charters house their businesses in the slip, like the…

Man Injured, Woman In Custody After Stabbing In Aurora

April 14, 2024

Dan Hanger,

AURORA, Minn. – A man is hospitalized and a woman is in custody after a stabbing Sunday in Aurora. East Range Police Chief Tim Soular said the call for help came in around 1 p.m. at 16 Main Street N. A 63-year-old man was located in an apartment with “an apparent stab wound to the abdomen,” according to Soular. Police…

The Lakeview Apartment Complex Breaks Ground Downtown Duluth

April 12, 2024

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — A groundbreaking ceremony was held today for The Lakeview apartments on East Superior Street in Duluth. The Lakeview apartment complex sits at the intersection of Duluth’s Historic Arts & Theater District and Medical District. It includes 210 multi-family units with studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options available. The Lakeview also has direct access to the Lakewalk along Lake…

Duluth Students to Compete in Minnesota History Day Event

April 12, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. -Some Duluth East students will be headed to the Minnesota State History Day competition next Saturday in Minneapolis. Students from Denfeld, Stella Maris Academy, and Junior High Schools have also qualified for the state competition. The theme of this year’s History Day is ‘Turning Points in History.’ Some of the topics students from Duluth East will be presenting…

Duluth Mayor and Police Chief Release Statements On Early Morning Downtown Homicide

April 12, 2024

KQDS Staff,

UPDATE (April 12, 5:30 pm.)–A woman was stabbed to death in downtown Duluth overnight. It happened on First Street between Lake Avenue and First Avenue West. Crime on that block has been so troublesome, that police have focused special attention to the area. As many as eight squad cars were still on the scene processing evidence and taking people…

UMD Sorority Sisters Volunteer for Red Cross

April 12, 2024

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — Phi Sigma Sigma sorority members from the University of Minnesota Duluth have been busy helping the Red Cross, but not by giving blood. They’ve been making hand-written thank you notes and signs to support Veterans who will be participating in the Twin Cities Honor Flight on May 6. Notes have also been created for first-time blood donors….

Federal Funding Awarded to Fix a Portion of Highway 11 Along the Rainy River

April 12, 2024

Maria Vollom,

LOMAN, Minn. — A portion of Highway 11 between International Falls and Baudette is getting a facelift of sorts thanks to recent federal funding. The U.S Department of Transportation has awarded $2.5 million dollars to address two critical slope failures along the Rainy River. The project will realign 1.2 miles of highway in the City of Loman, removing the roadway…

Boat Club Productions Kicks Off Season With ‘Decision Height’

April 12, 2024

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — Boat Club Productions is kicking off its 2024 season with a show called Decision Height. It’s about the first all-women Air Force unit during World War II and follows the story of six women who make the toughest decision of their lives. Director Rylee Kuberra tells us what this story means to her and history. “I think…

City Of Duluth Asks For Help To Sweep The Grit Of Winter Away

April 11, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – With Earth Day in the near future, the Downtown Waterfront District of Duluth is getting a cleaning. Crews will sweep the streets and sidewalks of the district starting Sunday night and into Monday morning. But first, the city is requesting help from businesses who are being asked to take time to sweep surrounding sidewalks and curbs of…

I-35 Bridge Temporarily Closed After Truck Hits Structure

April 11, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — A bridge over I-35 in Duluth is temporarily shut down after a truck hit the structure Thursday morning. The 40th Avenue West bridge is being inspected for repairs according to MnDOT. Drivers on northbound I-35 should expect single lane closures through Friday. It’s not known how long the repairs will take. Detour signs are in place for…

Students At North Star Academy Take Part In Ukrainian Day

April 11, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — An event took place Thursday at North Star Academy in Duluth teaching students about the Ukrainian culture. Ukrainian Day was inspired after several students became interested about the Ukrainian War. So, kindergarten, first and second grade students all got the chance to learn something new. Stations were set up to listen to Ukrainian songs, make Easter eggs,…

11th Annual Zenith Conference Talks Digital Marketing

April 11, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — More than 200 communications professionals and those who want to improve those efforts were in Duluth Thursday for the 11th annual Zenith Conference at Zeitgeist. The purpose of the conference is for attendees to discuss changes, innovations, and opportunities in their industries to use digital marketing . Being that this is a communications conference, one of the…

Duluth Airport Authority Displays Plans For New Air Traffic Control Tower

April 10, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. -The air traffic control tower at Duluth International Airport is more than 70 years old. Having been built in the 1950s, it no longer meets FAA standards and needs to be replaced. The Duluth Airport Authority held an open house Wednesday night to introduce the public to the design and plans to build a new air traffic control…

Treating Contamination to Start at Thomson Reservoir

Dioxins in the bottom sediment have been a concern since the 1980's.

April 10, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

There was good news Wednesday in the effort to start dealing with contaminated sediment in the Thomson Reservoir. Federal and state lawmakers made the announcement in Carlton. It is the start of a $35 million project–with most of the funding coming from the EPA through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Small pellets of granulated, activated carbon will be poured out over…

Utility Box Wrap Art Program Now Open for Submissions

April 10, 2024

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — Have you seen those boring, green utility boxes around town? There’s an opportunity to transform those utility boxes into something exciting. The Duluth Public Arts Commission is searching for artists to achieve this. The goal for this program is to bring in some color and beauty to our neighborhoods. This gives artists the chance to feature their…

Trump Endorses Stauber For MN 8th Congressional Race; Opponent Schultz Responds

April 9, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – 8th District Congressman Pete Stauber has received his fourth endorsement from former President Donald Trump. This comes as former Minnesota Rep. Jen Schultz vies to win Stauber’s seat this November. Trump posted on Truth Social, calling Stauber a “tremendous representative.” The statement went on to say: “A Former Police Officer and Professional Hockey Player, Pete is working…

Reinert Speaks to Chamber’s ‘Let’s do Lunch’ Program

April 9, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. – For 20 years the Duluth Chamber of Commerce has held monthly ‘Let’s Do Lunch’ meetings. Mayor Roger Reinert was the featured speaker on Tuesday. Based on attendance chamber members were looking forward to hearing from him. This Let’s Do Lunch program had its largest number of people attending in the event‘s two-decade history. Reinert’s remarks to Chamber…

Solar Eclipse a Gray, Cloudy Washout in the Northland

No sun rays--only rain drops hit the eyes of those gathered at UMD planetarium.

April 8, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

If there was a place not to have a solar eclipse viewing party Monday, it was in the Northland. But that did not stop the hopeful at UMD. Many stood in the rain, looking up at the sky, only to have raindrops on their faces instead of the sun in their eyes. “Right now, just clouds, clouds and clouds,” said…

Duluth Fire Department Adds Arson Dog to its Ranks

April 8, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department has introduced a new tool for detecting flammable liquids at fire scenes. This new tool will also be used by other departments in the Duluth area. The tool? A three-year-old Lab named Jack, who has been on the force since April 1st. His handler, Adam Casillas says he has already been to three…

Duluth’s KQDS-TV, FOX21 Ownership Change Completed

Sale finalized to Coastal Television Broadcasting Group LLC.

April 8, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

Duluth’s KQDS-TV, FOX 21 welcomed new ownership on Monday. The completion of the sale to the Coastal Television Broadcasting Group LLC, culminated a several-year process during which the station’s long-time owners had been looking for the right buyer. Coastal Television Broadcasting Group LLC is a Georgia-based company owned and operated by Coastal’s Founder and CEO, Bill Fielder. Coastal owns or…

International Falls Historic Bandshell Engulfed in Flames

April 8, 2024

Maria Vollom,

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. — A historic bandshell in the City of International Falls caught fire Sunday afternoon, and appears to be a total loss. There’s been no word yet on what caused the flames or the official extent of its damage, but a Facebook post from Mayor Harley Droba states, “all city staff are safe, however it seems the building…

A & Dubs Drive-In Restaurant Won’t Reopen For 2024 Season

April 7, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Hantz family announced Sunday that their decades-long run as operators of A & Dubs in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood was over. The beloved seasonal business on the 3100 block of West 3rd Street has been a staple in the community since 1950. Syl and Sandy Hantz have owned the business since 1978. They posted on…

‘Little Neetchers’ To Close In Duluth’s Lincoln Park Neighborhood

Owner Joy Herbert said rent in the Enger Lofts building will double in 2025.

April 7, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — A longtime Duluth store and play space for toddlers has announced it’s closing next month. Little Neetchers is located in the Enger Lofts building on West Superior Street in Lincoln Park. The business has been around for 14 years. It moved to its current location in October 2021. Owner Joy Herbert posted on social media Sunday…

BCA Search For Clues At Cloquet Home Involving Disappearance Of Peter Martin

April 7, 2024

Dan Hanger,

BCA photo CLOQUET, Minn. — The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has provided an update on the disappearance of Peter Martin, a member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Peter Martin The BCA posted photos on social meeting Friday that showed crime scene investigators at a house in Cloquet as part of their efforts to…

City Of Duluth To Host Public Meetings On Lead Water Service Line Replacements

April 7, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth is hosting two public meetings this week involving lead water service lines and upcoming projects to replace them in the lower Lincoln Park and Gary neighborhoods. The first meeting is happening Monday at 6 p.m. at the Harrison Community Center The second meeting is Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the GND Rec Center….

St. Louis County Commissioner Grimm Wins DFL Endorsement

April 7, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County Commissioner Ashley Grimm has won the DFL endorsement over challenger and Duluth city councilor Janet Kennedy. Grimm said she won by a margin of 63 percent to 28 percent. The 3rd district commissioner has served on the county board since January 2021. In a statement Sunday, Grimm said her priorities for the next term…

Grand Rapids Artist Shares Passion for Norwegian Folk Art

Traditional rosemaling artist Michelle Carlson taught a class at the Duluth Folk School on Sunday

April 7, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — For six hours on Sunday, Grand Rapids-based artist Michelle Carlson was doing what she loves the most, sharing the Norwegian folk art style of rosemaling. She taught a class at the Duluth Folk School, taking beginner and novice rosemalers through the entire process. Carlson has spent thirty years on perfecting her craft, but the practice dates all…

Fitger’s Bockfest Welcomes in Spring

April 6, 2024

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — “Whether the weather is good, whether the weather is not good, Bockfest always goes one and today we’ve got the sun and it’s amazing,” said Tami Tanski-Sherman, Fitger’s Mall Manager. Bockfest is an authentic German beer festival and since 1995, Fitgers has been hosting its own Bockfest. The traditional festival welcomes in spring and many people celebrate at…

Local Company ‘Loll Designs’ Hosts Garage Sale

April 6, 2024

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — One local company was doing some spring cleaning and decided to host a ‘garage sale’ to get its products out in the community. Loll Designs is a Duluth-based company that produces all kinds of outdoor furniture. The company held a large sale for the start of the season on Saturday. It was a big hit, and saw…

Astronomy Day at the UMD Planetarium Prepares People for The Solar Eclipse

April 6, 2024

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — The UMD Planetarium held its annual Astronomy Day Saturday to educate people about space and science. Many interacting activities and demonstrations were set up at the Planetarium. People could learn about the solar system and the upcoming solar eclipse and special glasses were given out for people to look at the eclipse. The Planetarium was also…

Local Artist Has Pieces Displayed in Mayor’s Reception Room

April 6, 2024

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Mayor’s Reception Room at the Duluth City Hall got a makeover and one local artist is having her artwork displayed throughout the room. Kelly Schamberger is the featured artist whose paintings are now hanging in the reception room. Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert says the room is used for many meetings and he wanted to showcase talent…

“Wear Blue” Day Across Minnesota for Child Abuse Prevention Month

April 5, 2024

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — April is officially Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in Minnesota and Duluth was full of blue today to support the cause. First Witness Child Advocacy Center encouraged the community to “Wear Blue” Friday in recognition of the month. Landmarks across the state are also lit up blue in support of the cause… including Duluth’s own Enger…

Snocross Returns to Duluth After Five-Year Absence

April 5, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — A long-time winter event has returned to Duluth. This weekend, after a five-year absence, the Amsoil Snocross National is back. The snowmobiles are out in force and will be at Spirit Mountain through Sunday. You won’t have to be told that the Amsoil Snocross National races are in town. The roar of snowmobiles of all sizes will be…

56th Annual Arrowhead Home and Builders Show Hosts Over 300 Vendors

April 5, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — A one stop shop for all of your home, building, and gardening needs is taking place at the DECC this weekend. It is the 56th annual Arrowhead Home and Builders Show. The event is a place for the whole family to check out with seminars, face painting, Lumberjack Shows, and plenty of food and drinks. There are…

UMD Pop-Up Bike Repairs Every Thursday of April

April 5, 2024

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — Spring is in the air, and you might be eager to give your bike wheels a good spin. But… slow down! Experts say, it’s important to first make sure your bike is in prime condition. The University of Minnesota Duluth was the place to be on Thursday, April 4, for all things bike tune ups and repairs….

Duluth Man Indicted In Federal Child Pornography Case

April 4, 2024

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — A one-time Duluth ski coach is now federally indicted on charges of possessing 18,000 images and videos of child pornography. John Degelau, 27, was arrested and released Thursday after being arraigned in federal court. John Degelau Authorities said he used Adobe Photoshop to morph child pornography that he found online with other non-explicit images of minors. Authorities…

Minnesota Power ‘Disappointed’ With Superior City Council’s Denial Of NTEC Public Hearing

April 4, 2024

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Minnesota Power is “disappointed” with the city of Superior after the council voted down the opportunity for a public hearing on the proposed Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC). On Wednesday night, five of the nine city councilors voted to hold a public hearing. But the motion to approve needed six votes. This comes after the Superior Plan…

Fitger’s Bockfest Kicks Off With Blessing Of The Bock

April 4, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — The annual Fitger’s Bockfest kicked off Thursday evening with the blessing of the bock. It’s a traditional German-styled celebration of spring, and the fun goes all the way through Saturday evening in the Fitger’s Courtyard. On Friday beginning at 5 p.m., there’s a beer tent, entertainment and campfires. Then on Saturday, it’s the main event beginning at…

Road Contruction Season Beginning: Drivers Warned That Construction Zone Deaths Have Increased

Northeastern Minnesota will have 23 new or continuing projects and travel delays should be expected.

April 4, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is ready for summer road construction, and officials say get ready for road closures, lane changes, orange cones and a summer of endless stop and go. Thursday, MNDOT revealed plans for 23 projects in Northeastern Minnesota, extending from Hinckley to the Canadian border. “Highway 2 near Floodwood gets a long-needed mill and overlay,” said Andy…

Coffee Conversation: Lodge 9 Spring Fundraiser for Local Law Enforcement

April 4, 2024

Maria Vollom,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — The Lake Superior Lodge 9 Fraternal Order of Police is preparing to hold its annual Spring Fundraiser to raise money in support of local law enforcement. Troy “Tig” Fralich is President of the Lake Superior Lodge 9 FOP. He along with Amber Brostrom, Fundraiser Organizer, joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast Thursday to talk about the…

Wildfire Experts Sound The Alarm For A Potentially Active Season

April 3, 2024

Pat Brink,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. –You wouldn’t think with the recent snowstorm we experienced that there would be a need to talk about Wildfire dangers. Woody Unruh, a meteorologist with the Duluth National Weather Service said, “New snowfall from last week’s major winter storm ranged from around 10 to 20 inches with around half an inch to one and a half…

Sexual Assault, Domestic and Child Abuse Getting Important Focus in April

Awareness effort started Monday in Superior with commitment to support and education.

April 3, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

Sexual assault and domestic and child abuse are issues that continue to plague communities. April is a month when advocates focus attention on the issue and the effort kicked off Wednesday at the Douglas County Government Center in Superior. It involved law enforcement, political leaders, educators, and those with the court system. The wide cross-section represented the message and the…

Local Filmmaker Shines at Minnesota Film Festival

April 3, 2024

Lucretia Free,

The festival started as a way to make sure audiences heard those untold stories and features filmmakers from right here in Duluth, and around the world. Seed of Doubt is directed by William J. Cox. It tells the story of a young couple’s world turning into paranoia and delusion. Cox wanted to create a psychological drama about gaslighting which is…

Feds: Chicago Drug Operation Preying On Duluth Area Busted

April 3, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – A Chicago-based drug trafficking ring that’s been targeting the Duluth area has been broken up with eight members indicted by the feds, according to the United States Attorney’s Office District of Minnesota. The announcement was made Tuesday in Duluth by U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger. Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa, St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay and County…