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Duluth Public Library Foundation Hosts 7th Annual Olga Walker Awards

The DPL Foundation celebrated three honorees and hosted Lakota author

February 25, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Library Foundation hosted the 7th Annual Olga Walker Awards on Sunday afternoon. The event honored three members of the Duluth community who have made significant contributions to the library system: former DPL board member Stephen P. Welsh, long-time volunteer Morgan Swingen, and public services supervisor David Ouse. The award ceremony is named in honor of Olga…

Video Shows Emergency Landing at Duluth Airport

Gear issue leads to landing, and front gear appears to have problems. No one hurt.

February 23, 2024

KQDS Staff,

There were some anxious moments at the Duluth airport Thursday, but it ended well. A private aircraft had an issue with its landing gear. Video from a person at the airport shows the plane coming in for a landing. It was just before 3 p.m. The airport says the aircraft needed to make an emergency landing because of its gear…

Munger Announces Bid for Minnesota House District 3B

Retired judge says he has something to "bring to the table."

February 23, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — Mark Munger announced Friday that he is running for the Minnesota legislature. He is seeking the House 3B seat now held by Natalie Zeleznikar. Munger is a DFLer, Zeleznikar a Republican. Munger graduated from Denfeld High School and UMD before becoming an attorney and District Court Judge. He said his background can help at the Capitol. “I…

Kozlowski Running For Reelection In Minnesota 8B

First-term legislator elected in 2022

February 23, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — Alicia Kozlowski, the DFL representative for Minnesota’s District 8B, has announced a run for reelection. Since first being elected in 2022, Kozlowski has been the Vice Chair of POCI Caucus, a bloc of black, brown, and indigenous legislators. Kozlowski has received endorsements from labor unions including the Minnesota Nurses Association and the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees….

Coffee Conversation: Duluth Band “Fish Heads” Play for Food Shelf

February 23, 2024

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Fish Heads, a husband and wife duo band, host virtual concerts every other Friday evening to help raise money for the food shelf. Band Members Mike and Kim Monson joined FOX21 on the morning newscast Friday to talk about the concerts and play some tunes live in-studio. The band has raised about $8,000 since beginning the…

Superior Rotary Sees Results of Fundraising Efforts for Ukrainian Ambulance

February 22, 2024

Pat Brink,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — This week marks two years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Rotary Clubs in Ukraine and across the world have worked together to raise money to help with humanitarian aid. The Superior Rotary is one of the clubs that stepped up to help, and they got some inspiring news this week. Since last September the Superior Rotary Club has…

Drone Helps Find Missing Pine County Man

February 22, 2024

Lucretia Free,

A new technology involving drones helped find the body of a missing Pine County man with dementia. The 86-year-old man was last seen near the Nemadji State Forest, which is a vast area over 92,000 acres. Earl Bakke is retired from law enforcement and started a drone business that helps to locate missing people. He reached out the Pine County…

Goal is to Coordinate Disaster Recovery and Response

Agencies come together to plan for floods, tornadoes and blizzards.

February 22, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

High flood waters caused several motorists to become stuck on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in Flint, Mich. High water from storm flooding closed roads in Michigan. (Bronte Wittpenn/The Flint Journal-MLive.com via AP) Talk about preparing for a natural disaster can often be just that–talk. The Northland does not have hurricanes, but it does have its share of huge rainstorms, big…

Hermantown Robotics Students Head To State Capitol To Talk Computer Science Education

February 22, 2024

Emma Propp,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Hermantown Robotics students were down at the State Capitol this week speaking about computer science education in the schools. Minnesota has been ranked last in the nation for access to high school computer science courses for the last 3 years. The bill brought to the House Education Policy Committee will ensure all students have equal opportunities…

No Madeline Island Ice Challenges “Mad Island”

Film crew adjusts and finds "winter" at Fish Lake.

February 21, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

So, you want to film a movie that requires lots of ice and snow. You grew up in Superior and spent lots of time on Madeline Island. So, why not schedule the shoot for February? Good plan, but Mother Nature had other plans. That’s why a film crew found itself on the shores of Fish Lake, north of the Duluth….

Family: Pedestrian Killed On Skyline Parkway Walked Miles Daily

February 21, 2024

KQDS Staff,

UPDATE (Feb. 21, 9 p.m.) FOX 21 learned more Wednesday evening about the pedestrian who was hit and killed by a vehicle while walking on Skyline Parkway in Duluth earlier this week. A cousin of Kenneth Bickel, 70, of Duluth provided FOX 21 with pictures of Bickel. He said Bickel was a genealogist, loved Lake Superior and Duluth and walked six…

All Women Crew at Superior Fire Department

February 21, 2024

Pat Brink,

SUPERIOR, Minn. — It’s a picture most of us have in our mind the people putting out fires and helping serious crash victims are men. However, that has not been the case over the past two days in Superior. The Fire Department Headquarters station has had an all-women crew on duty for the first time. Suzi Olson, the daughter of…

Community Action Duluth is Offering Free Tax Services

The organization aims to help 1,200 people each year with their taxes

February 21, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — Doing your taxes can be stressful, especially if you’re filing for the first time. Community Action Duluth is looking to help. The Tax Site is offering free tax help for anyone with a household income of less than $64,000 a year. Each season, they aim to help 1,200 individuals and they’re currently on track to do so….

Coffee Conversation: Big Donation Drive to Benefit Local Outreach Organizations

February 21, 2024

Maria Vollom,

SUPERIOR, WI. — A big donation drive hosted through the Lenroot-Maetzold and Downs-Lesage Funeral Homes is taking place this weekend to benefit local outreach organizations. Donation Drive Coordinator RaeAnn Sojka joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Wednesday with more information. The Donation Drive is taking place on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm and Sunday, Feb….

Former Duluth Judge To Run For MN House Dist. 3B

February 20, 2024

Dan Hanger,

A former Duluth judge says he’s running for Minnesota House Dist. 3B, which is currently held by Republican Rep. Natalie Zeleznikar. Mark Munger, a Democrat, retired as a 6th Judicial Judge in 2019 after almost 20 years in that role and almost four decades practicing law. Munger has lived in Freedenberg Township for 40 years. Munger says he’ll make his…

Pistol, 2 KG Of Fentanyl, Cocaine Seized During Duluth Man’s Arrest

February 20, 2024

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — A significant amount of cocaine, fentanyl and meth are off the streets of Duluth after investigators executed a search warrant on Monday. Diaunte Shields Diaunte Shield, 43, of Duluth was arrested on felony warrants for parole violations involving drugs and weapons. The arrest happened 5:40 a.m. Monday at Shield’s residence in the 4700-block of Matterhorn Drive. During…

Third University of Minnesota President Finalist Knows Duluth and Smoked Fish

Dr. Rebecca Cunningham was third of three finalists visiting UMD as regents face state-wide president decision.

February 20, 2024

KQDS Staff,

UMD had a chance to meet the last of three finalists for the University’s statewide top job. Dr. Rebecca Cunningham answered questions and spoke during a campus forum. She is currently the University of Michigan’s Vice President of Research and Innovation. Cunningham is a long-time faculty member at the school of Public Health and Medicine, after completing her residency in…

Lake Superior College Expansion Project Continues

LSC unveiled a precast concrete wall mock-up today, the next step in the construction project

February 20, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — The expansion project at Lake Superior College is well underway. Once complete, the new T-building will add 9,000 square feet and provide a place for manufacturing students a place on the main campus. Currently, students studying welding, machine tool, and computer-aided design, attend classes at the temporary downtown campus. President Patricia Rogers said the expansion will benefit…

Coffee Conversation: Importance of Exercise to Maintain Good Heart Health

February 20, 2024

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — February is American Heart Month, a time to encourage people to focus on their cardiovascular health. The American Heart Association says only one in five adults get enough exercise to maintain good health. Planet Fitness weighed in on the conversation Tuesday. Bailey Romans from Planet Fitness joined FOX 21 live on the morning newscast to talk more…

Gov. Tony Evers Signs Into Law New State Election Maps

February 19, 2024

Pat Brink,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers was in Superior Monday afternoon taking what could be considered a “victory lap” around the state as he signed into law new election maps. Evers said, “I promised when I ran. But one of the most important ones, if not the most important one was to make sure that we had a process…

Martens, Owls, Ermine, the Unexpected

Sax-Zim Bog wildlife attracts amateurs and pros, big lenses and small.

February 19, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

“Not only are you able to actually see nature. There’s a lot of travels I do, and I don’t see any animals, hardly any birds, and to be able to have this in our backyard is awesome,” said local photographer, Amber Nichols. “There are people that come here from all over the world, to see owls in particular, and the…

2 officers, 1 first responder killed at the scene of a domestic call in Minnesota; suspect dead

February 18, 2024

The Associated Press,

A police vehicle with what appears to be bullet pockmarks on its windshield is parked near the scene where two police officers and a first responder were shot and killed Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Burnsville, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)BURNSVILLE, Minn. (AP) — Two police officers and a first responder were shot and killed early Sunday and a third officer…

Polar Plunge Makes Adaptions Due to Safety Concerns But Carries On

February 17, 2024

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn.– Last-minute safety concerns called for a slight change in plans for this year’s Polar Plunge, but it didn’t affect the morale of the participants. “I would call this plan B where we ended up over here behind me but it was probably plan G,” said Jeremy O’Connor, Duluth Polar Plunge Committee Member. “So we just had a lot…

Let’s Move Returns to the Depot and Gets Kids Active

February 17, 2024

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn.– The St. Louis County Depot partnered with the Grandma’s Marathon Young Athletes Foundation to bring the second annual “Let’s Move” to kids in the area. Let’s Move is a day dedicated to getting kids moving, and the event was completely free. All kids K-5th grade were welcome. The event had various activities from baseball, soccer, biking and plenty…

Legacy Cannabis to Hold Grand Opening Saturday

February 16, 2024

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — Legacy Glassworks in downtown Duluth has rebranded to Legacy Cannabis and moved to Lincoln Park, and will now be hosting its grand opening Saturday. Legacy Cannabis has a full array of THC products, from edibles, to mints and chocolate bars. At Saturday’s opening, the shop will be launching a line of THC hard candy. The Minnesota…

No Snow, No Problem for Second Grade Classes at North Shore Community School

February 16, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — 17 years ago the first Ikidarod Race was held at the North Shore Community School, which is an Environmental charter school. Second Grade teacher, Anne Lampiere came up with the idea for the race, which in most years is run on the trails. But, just like so many other events, a few changes were needed this year….

Duluth Polar Plunge to Make a Splash For the 22nd Year

February 16, 2024

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — It’s that time of the year, the Polar Plunge is back in Duluth for its 22nd year. The Duluth Police Department partners with Special Olympics Minnesota to host the biggest fundraiser for Special Olympic athletes. Over 650 people are signed up to take a chilly dip into the Superior Bay on Saturday. Each plunger raises a minimum…

Boats, Bikes, Bobbers, Booths Bountiful

"Sport Show Season" at the DECC

February 16, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

The Northland’s winter weather may have us a bit unnerved, but there is still a place you can go to know that all is still right with the world. The Duluth Sport Show is already into Day 2 and runs through Sunday. Throughout the DECC, aisle after aisle and booth after booth, if you can think of it–and it’s for…

Coffee Conversation: Family Freedom Center to hold Black History Brunch

February 16, 2024

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — In honor of Black History Month, the Family Freedom Center will hold a Black History Month Brunch at the Washington Center on Saturday, Feb. 16. Family Freedom Center Director of Teen Engagement Pez Davila joined FOX21 on the morning newscast Friday to talk about the event and its purpose. The brunch will take place from 11 am…

Comedian Maria Bamford Talks Duluth Comedy Festival, Book Signing

Bamford performs at the NorShor Theatre Saturday before holding a book signing at Zenith Bookstore on Sunday

February 15, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth-raised comedian Maria Bamford is headlining the Duluth Comedy Festival at the NorShor Theatre this weekend. She’s also holding a book signing at Zenith Bookstore. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger talked with Bamford about her upcoming visit. And, well, she was her usual authentic self, of course. “I am a mess Dan hanger. I will, I will guarantee…

Dexter the Bipedal Dog Visits Duluth Sport Show

Dexter is taking it one step at a time and inspiring others to do the same

February 15, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn — This weekend at the Duluth Sport Show you can meet a viral dog who has been taking the Internet by storm — on only two legs! Dexter the Brittany Spaniel has over a million followers on TikTok. What makes Dexter such a good boy? The pup from Ouray, Colorado gained fans around the world with his unique…

Human Remains Found After Camper Fire Near Eveleth

February 15, 2024

Dan Hanger,

FAYAL TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A death investigation is underway in Fayal Township near Eveleth after human remains were found in debris from a fire. The call came in around 2 p.m. Wednesday for a camper fire in the 4200 block of Clyde Road. When officers arrived, the camper was burned to the ground. The human remains were among the ashes….

Duluth International Airport Receives $10 Million Grant to Replace Air Traffic Control Tower

Construction will begin in 2025 and DLH says there will be no major impact on travelers

February 15, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth International Airport is set to receive a $10 million dollar federal grant to relocate the air traffic control tower. The current tower is one of the oldest in the country. It was commissioned in 1963 and while it has had updates since then, the tower does not meet current FAA guidelines. Duluth Airport Executive Director…

Old Duluth Central High School Now a 122 Unit Apartment Building

February 15, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — Have you ever gone into an older school building, just about anywhere, and had that feeling of “I’ve been here before and I’ve got to get going, or I’ll be late for class? You may get that feeling of Déjà vu when you enter the Zenith DCHS building and that’s because it was the old Central High School….

Second U Of M Presidential Finalist Visit

February 15, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — The University of Minnesota system is continuing its process of searching for a new President. Laura Bloomberg is second of the three finalists visiting Duluth. UMD students, faculty, and staff were able to attend an on-campus forum, followed by a reception to learn more about her. Bloomberg is no stranger to Minnesota as she was born in…

Coffee Conversation: Differentiating Allergy Symptoms from the Common Cold

February 15, 2024

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — If you’ve been feeling under the weather recently, you are not alone. Seasonal illnesses are common this time of year, but the mild winter is also leading to an early start to the allergy season. This has some people in the northland unsure if their symptoms are that of a cold, the flu or allergy. St. Luke’s…

UMD Chocolate Lab Hosts Annual Valentine’s Sale

February 14, 2024

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD Chocolate Lab experts hosted their annual Valentine’s Day sale this week. Students in the Department of Chemical Engineering take a course on chocolate making. Part of the course is to travel to Trinidad to harvest cocoa and then bring back beans to eventually make it into chocolate. A lot of the principles in chocolate making relate…

Mild Winter Still Finds People Seeking Shelter

Those working with people on the street say less snow and cold does not solve lack of permanent places to sleep.

February 14, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

The unusually mild and snowless winter has created challenges and problems for those who are counting on a real winter, but it has not necessarily meant a break for those who live on the street. The warming centers operated by CHUM provide relief and safety for those who need it, but this winter they have still been seeing sixty to…

MN Sen. Hauschild Identifies Priorities for Legislative Session

February 14, 2024

Pat Brink,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Legislature is now in the third day of its new session, and Senator Grant Hauschild, (DFL) from Hermantown, has identified the issues his constituents believe are the most urgent. Following meetings with residents throughout the summer and fall, Hauschild says the need for EMS services, childcare availability, and housing in rural Minnesota stood out…

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives Honored In Duluth

February 14, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Wednesday was a day to honor indigenous women and relatives who have been murdered or are missing. It is part of the 9th Annual Memorial March for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives. The event starts with an opening ceremony at the Robert Powless Cultural Center in Duluth, transitions to a march downtown, and ends with…

Newly elected Duluth City Councilor Janet Kennedy running for County Commissioner

February 14, 2024

Lucretia Free,

DULUTH, MN – Newly elected Duluth City Councilor no longer wants the job. Three months in, Janet Kennedy has decided she will run for County Commissioner. Kennedy made the announcement standing on the St. Louis County Courthouse steps. Kennedy, in explaining her reason for changing her mind and wanting to switch jobs, said with her two major initiatives focused on…

GND REC Receives $25,000 Matching Grant Challenge

February 13, 2024

Pat Brink,

GARY NEW DULUTH, Minn. — Gary New Duluth’s Development Alliance, which is the non-profit in charge of the GND Recreation Center received a matching grant challenge from a major contributor. The donor will match contributions dollar for dollar up to $25,000 and that money will not be tied to any project in particular. The president of the Alliance, Mark Boben,…

Lake Superior College Hosts Spring Student Success Day

LSC is taking the day to set their students up for success -- and not just in the classroom

February 13, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — School was out at Lake Superior College today, but it wasn’t just a day for students to relax! Each semester, LSC’s Student Success Day is an opportunity for students to build community through networking and skill building. LSC President Patricia Rogers said the college is all about getting students ready for the next phase of their life,…

Coffee Conversation: 218 Days Northland Celebration Returns

February 13, 2024

Maria Vollom,

NORTHLAND — 218 Days returns for year two to northland communities this weekend, featuring live music along with art and local food. It runs Feb. 16-18. Director of Sales at Odyssey Resorts Sara Zeleznikar and Hakkon Nelson with Vikre Distillery joined FOX21 on the morning newscast Tuesday to talk about the event and its purpose. A collection of events and…

Injured Duluth Firefighter Cheered On As He Continues His Recovery

24-year-old Ray Skoglund left Monday for specialized hospital care.

February 12, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

DULUTH, Minn. – When a Duluth 148th Fighter jet flew overhead Monday morning, it was offering a greeting of sorts to a young man below. Under the roar of the engines was the message, “We love you, Ray. Go get ’em!” The Duluth International Airport was the scene of a large, extended family gathering. They were there to send off…

One Roof Community Housing Constructing New Affordable Housing

February 12, 2024

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — One Roof Community Housing is in the process of constructing two new affordable housing buildings for people who have experienced homelessness. The building, deemed Plover Place, will hold 12 individuals for each apartment. The affordable housing project has been in development since 2020. One Roof says the priority was to construct cost-effective and efficient buildings. Plover Place…

25th Black Woods Blizzard Tour Raises $2 Million

February 12, 2024

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — The 25th Annual Black Woods Blizzard Tour raised a record-breaking $2 million, supporting people battling ALS. The snowmobiling portion was canceled because of the lack of snow this winter, and the three-day event became “The Games of the 25th.” Held at Skyline Social and Games and Curl Mesabi, people competed in indoor games, from duckpin bowling to…

Duluth Firefighter Injured In Hit-And-Run Incident To Get ‘Advanced Physical Therapy’

February 11, 2024

Dan Hanger,

Raymond Skoglund DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth firefighter who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident last month will soon be getting specialized care at a hospital in Colorado. Ray Skoglund, 24, will fly out of Monaco Air around 11:45 a.m. Monday to head to Craig Hospital in Denver to receive advanced physical therapy, according to the city of Duluth….

Iron Range Firefighters Tackle 3 Weekend Structure Fires

February 11, 2024

Dan Hanger,

Gilbert fire, courtesy of Northland Fire Wire Firefighters were busy this weekend fighting three separate structure fires on the Iron Range. The latest fire happened Saturday evening in downtown Gilbert in an apartment building. Gilbert fire, courtesy of Northland Fire Wire Multiple agencies assisted in this fire. One tenant was treated on scene for minor burns, according to the Northland…

Vanilla Bean To Close Duluth Location

February 11, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Vanilla Bean Duluth is closing in two weeks at its Mt. Royal location after six years in business. Owners Jason Vincent and Jeff Anderson made the announcement on social media. The last day of business will be Feb. 25. The post said two young entrepreneurs looking for restaurant space will take over the location. There was no…