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Give a Gift By Participating in ‘Make Every Child Smile’ Toy Drive

The big distribution day is on December 18, 2022, at the juice shop "Shake It" on 5801 Grand Avenue, Duluth, MN 55807.

December 5, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn.–While many people are out shopping for loved ones, there’s an opportunity to be the ultimate Secret Santa with the ‘Make Every Child Smile’ toy drive. Organizer, Mike Letica, tells us it a way to make sure kids in Duluth have something to unwrap over the holidays. There’s no income restrictions or sign-up requirements. When all donations are collected,…

Recounts for Two Legislative Districts in the Northland Begin

December 5, 2022

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. –It’s been nearly a full month since Northland voters went to the polls to vote in the mid-term election. The votes have all been tabulated and the results have been announced. However, recounts began in two very close legislative races, 3A and 3B, got underway The County Commissioner’s room in the St. Louis County Courthouse was full of…

Participate In MnDOT’s “Name A Snowplow” Contest

The deadline to submit your idea is December 16.

December 5, 2022

Sophie Varner,

MINNESOTA — MnDOT is asking for the public’s assistance in helping participate in the annual, “Name a Snowplow” contest. They’re looking to give a name to 8 different snowplows across the state, one for each district MnDOT covers. All you have to do is come up with a creative phrase or pun and submit your idea on the agency’s website….

Hand-Counts Find No Problems With Minnesota Vote Tabulators

December 5, 2022

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Election officials said they found no problems with vote-counting machines in Minnesota when they conducted a series of hand counts to verify that the machines accurately reflected how people voted. Minnesota has required all counties to hand-count ballots in a few randomly chosen precincts since 2006. During the hand count, election judges make sure their…

Trump Faces Peril In Docs Probe After Decades Of Scrutiny

December 5, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — As a businessman and president, Donald Trump faced a litany of lawsuits and criminal investigations yet emerged from the legal scrutiny time and again with his public and political standing largely intact. But he’s perhaps never confronted a probe as perilous as the Mar-a-Lago investigation, an inquiry focused on the potential mishandling of top-secret documents. The sense of vulnerability has…

THC Edibles In Minnesota: Board Of Pharmacy Filing Lawsuit Against Edibles Makers

December 5, 2022

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy on Monday will announce at a news conference it is filing a civil lawsuit against edibles manufacturers and retailers that will allege they have violated Minnesota’s edible cannabinoid laws. A news conference is planned for 1 p.m. on Monday. But according to court filings, the Board of Pharmacy is suing three…

Pfizer Asks FDA To Clear Updated COVID Shot For Kids Under 5

December 5, 2022

The Associated Press,

(AP) — Pfizer is asking U.S. regulators to authorize its updated COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5 — not as a booster but part of their initial shots. Children ages 6 months through 4 years already are supposed to get three extra-small doses of the original Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine — each a tenth of the amount adults receive —…

Stocks Lose Ground On Wall Street, Crude Oil Prices Climb

December 5, 2022

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell in morning trading on Wall Street Monday and bond yields rose as investors face a mostly quiet week that will be capped by a closely watched update on inflation. The S&P 500 fell 1.1% as of 10:20 a.m. Eastern. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 288 points, or 0.8%, to 34,141 and the Nasdaq…

Supreme Court Taking Up Clash Of Religion And Gay Rights

December 5, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is hearing the case Monday of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples, a dispute that’s the latest clash of religion and gay rights to land at the highest court. The designer and her supporters say that ruling against her would force artists — from painters and photographers to writers and musicians…

2nd Annual Christmas Craft & Vendor Show

December 4, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Across town was another gathering of vendors, the Christmas Craft and Vendor Show, held at Clyde Iron Works. Put on by Glitterati Events, this is the second time the event has occurred. More than 50 vendors were in attendance spanning across two floors, showcasing their homemade products such as clothes, candles, jewelry, and art. Along with supporting…

DECC Wraps Up Duluth Winter Village

December 4, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands of people visited the DECC this weekend to experience the 6th annual Duluth Winter Village. This is the second year the Winter Village has taken place on Harbor Drive. The two-day market consisted of 26 local vendors placed in wooden cabins selling their products fit for your stockings. Inside of the DECC were more vendors, refreshments,…

FBI Director Raises National Security Concerns About TikTok

December 4, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Chris Wray is raising national security concerns about TikTok, warning Friday that control of the popular video sharing app is in the hands of a Chinese government “that doesn’t share our values.” Wray said the FBI was concerned that the Chinese had the ability to control the app’s recommendation algorithm, “which allows them to manipulate…

Body Of 7-Year-Old Texas Girl Found, FedEx Driver Arrested

December 4, 2022

The Associated Press,

PARADISE, Texas (AP) — A 7-year-old Texas girl has been found dead, two days after being reported missing, and a FedEx delivery driver arrested in her death, authorities said. The body of Athena Strand was found Friday and Tanner Lynn Horner, 31, was arrested on kidnapping and murder charges after confessing to killing the girl and telling authorities where to…

U.S. Eliminated in First Round of World Cup Knock-Outs

Players and coaches hope their performance encourages soccer spectatorship back home

December 3, 2022

The Associated Press,

DOHA, Qatar — Heartbreak for Team USA fans at the World Cup. The U.S. Men’s Team now heading home after they were defeated by the Netherlands in the first knock-out round of the World Cup today. The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team’s time in Doha, Qatar for the 2022 World Cup officially coming to an end after today’s 3-1 loss…

A New Year Dawns for the Duluth Hmong Community

Hmong UMD students were at the event and performed a traditional dance for the crowd

December 3, 2022

Owen Zagrabelny,

DULUTH, Minn — Meanwhile in Duluth, community members gathered to celebrate the Hmong New Year. The free event was open to the public and was hosted at Coppertop Church. Traditional food was available after the hour long program where Hmong community members performed traditional New Year songs, dances, and even a clothing show. The Hmong in Minnesota came as refugees…

Students Uncover the Past Through Pine Trees

Larson's team will spend the next year-and-a-half analyzing the pine remnants and putting together the stories of the past from this wooden perspective

December 3, 2022

Owen Zagrabelny,

DULUTH, Minn — Today at Duluth Makerspace, there was much activity, and it was all about dead tree stumps and what we can learn from them. A group of college students from both UMD and Fond du Lac Community College collected centuries-old red pine samples from Minnesota Point and Wisconsin Point. They then brought them to Makerspace to sand them…

‘Merry Little Book Sale’ Now Open At Superior Public Library

December 2, 2022

Sophie Varner,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior Public Library has transformed into the “Merry Little Book Sale.” The Friends of the Superior Library organization puts on the book sale around the holidays every year. The books are unmarked, clean and ready for gift-giving. “We try to make it a festive holiday event, bring people to the library, and also raise some money…

Poinsettias Make Their Yearly Appearance

December 2, 2022

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn.–Poinsettias are popping up all over. In fact, it’s estimated that during the six week, peak season for the plant, 35 million of them are sold. Shelly Tomlin of Engwall Flowers says the poinsettias are very popular in our area as well. This past week has been very busy for the flower shop as people are stopping in to…

Duluth Police Department Swears In Eight New Officers

December 2, 2022

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn.–The Duluth Police Department is the third largest in the state of Minnesota. On Friday, the police force welcomed eight new officers who had completed their training with the Duluth Department’s own academy. Four of the new officers are women and four are men. One of the new officers is Lucas Pyrlik. His badge was pinned on him by…

Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation Offering $800,000 in Scholarships

December 2, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn.–Students looking for 2023 scholarship opportunities can now apply for funds offered through the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. The Foundation has more than $800,000 to disperse to applicants, meaning students can choose from over 80 different scholarships. The applicants don’t have to be traditional college students, the Foundation is looking to award money to anyone pursuing studies at…

Local Hmong Community Gets Ready For New Year Celebration

December 2, 2022

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — The local Hmong community in Duluth is getting ready for their annual New Year celebration by cooking up mouth-watering food. The celebration will take place Saturday at the Coppertop church in Duluth. It includes traditional food, music, clothing, and fun camaraderie. The cooks are making over 500 handmade egg rolls, as well as purple sweet rice, chicken…

MN Districts 3A and 3B to Undergo Vote Recounts for State House Seats

December 2, 2022

Maria Vollom,

MINNESOTA — The Minnesota Secretary of State’s office has confirmed that districts 3A and 3B will see a recount of votes for the state house seats. This includes vote results in Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis Counties. A recount is conduced, by hand, to precisely determine the vote count between two candidates whose vote margin is extremely close….

Biden Sees Economy Avoiding Recession, But Risks Remain

December 2, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden assured Americans on Friday that the U.S. economy is chugging along in the holiday season, but the very strength of a new jobs report showed that high inflation remains a recession threat. At the White House, the president signed an emergency bill to avert a rail strike that he said could have caused 765,000 job losses…

Infowars Host Alex Jones Files For Personal Bankruptcy

December 2, 2022

The Associated Press,

(AP) — Infowars host Alex Jones filed for personal bankruptcy protection in Texas on Friday as he faces nearly $1.5 billion in court judgments over conspiracy theories he spread about the Sandy Hook school massacre. Jones filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in bankruptcy court in Houston. His filing lists $1 billion to $10 billion in liabilities owed to 50 to…

US Hiring Stays Strong, Complicating Fed’s Inflation Fight

December 2, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s employers kept hiring briskly in November despite high inflation and a slow-growing economy — a sign of resilience in the face of the Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate hikes. The economy added 263,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate stayed 3.7%, still near a 53-year low, the Labor Department said Friday. November’s job growth dipped only slightly from October’s 284,000 gain….

Rail Strike Averted: Biden Signs Bill Enforcing Agreement

December 2, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed a bill Friday to avert a freight rail strike that he said could have plunged the U.S. into a catastrophic recession. At the White House, Biden signed a measure passed Thursday by the Senate and Wednesday by the House. It binds rail companies and workers to a proposed settlement that was reached between the railroads…

Shelter In Hibbing Temporarily Cuts Adoption Fees, Hopes To Rehome More Animals

December 2, 2022

Maria Vollom,

HIBBING, Minn. — Range Regional Animal Rescue is a temporary home for displaced cats and dogs. But right now, the shelter is nearly full, and 35 animals are in need of forever homes. “We can have a bunch of animals here, but that doesn’t mean they’re each going to get the individual attention, enrichment, and all of that, which they…

Panel At UWS Discusses The Indian Child Welfare Act As It’s Reviewed By U.S. Supreme Court

December 1, 2022

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — UWS hosted an event on Thursday called “Law & Justice Dialogues: The Indian Child Welfare Act” that focused on a case that is currently in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. The case is known as Brackeen v. Haaland, and the issue revolves around the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, which the plaintiffs in the case…

Superior National Forest Hosts Open House

December 1, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Superior National Forest Service held an open house at the Supervisor’s office in Duluth Thursday. The Forest Service has held a series of these open houses across its five districts, with this being the sixth and final one this year. Those who attended had the chance to meet program managers and learn about the work that…

Winter Holiday Market Returns to Duluth Cider

December 1, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – If you are looking to continue shopping local for the holidays, there is a new weekly option at Duluth Cider. Held at the tap room in the Lincoln Park Neighborhood, a rotating six to eight venders are showcasing their products throughout December. From Jewlery to stickers, baked goods to freeze dried food, organizers say it’s all about…

Minnesota Nurses Association to Strike Beginning December 11

December 1, 2022

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — It’s been just three months since nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association were walking the picket lines. But in ten days, nurses with St. Luke’s and Essentia could once again be on strike. This time it could be for a much longer time than the three-day strike in September. At a Thursday morning news conference, Lisa Hulstrom,…

MNDOT Working to Use Less Salt When De-Icing During and After Snowstorms

December 1, 2022

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, MN – Last winter, the Minnesota Department of Transportation spent nearly 15 million dollars on over 375 million pounds of salt to clear roadways during and after a snowstorm. Inevitably, salt ends up in the environment having a negative impact on native plants and wildlife. High salt concentrations in lakes and streams can be toxic to fish and it…

The DECC Transforms Its Space in Preparation for Winter Village

December 1, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn.–It’s only Dec. 1, but the DECC is already decked out with holiday décor for this weekend’s Winter Village. The Winter Village provides a space for local creators to display the goodies. Along Harbor Drive, the outdoor cabin-like booths are all ready fore vendors to move their goods in Friday. Staff at the DECC spent the day decorating, so…

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson Elected To National League Of Cities Board

December 1, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Mayor Emily Larson said Thursday she’s “excited and honored” to represent Duluth on a new national level as a board member for the National League of Cities. The organization is the largest of its kind in the U.S. It’s made up of thousands of leaders from cities across the country. Their goal is to improve the quality…

City Of Duluth Announces Openings On Its Boards And Commissions, Invites Public To Apply

December 1, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth has announced openings on its boards and commissions and is inviting the public to apply. Current vacancies include (from City of Duluth Press Release): Alcohol, Gambling and Tobacco Commission (3 Vacancies) Investigates every license application to sell alcoholic beverages within the City and, after such an investigation, makes an advisory recommendation to the…

Portions of Skyline Parkway and Seven Bridges Road Closed Till Spring

December 1, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — The annual seasonal closure for a popular scenic road in Duluth starts Thursday. Portions of Skyline Parkway and Seven Bridges Road are closing all winter as a planned closure. Road closures are located: Skyline Parkway from 0.4 miles east of Glenwood Street to Maxwell Road Seven Bridges Road from Lakeview Chalet to Maxwell Road Maxwell Road from…

Suspected Drug Dealer Arrested After Drugs And Gun Were Found During Search In Hibbing

December 1, 2022

KQDS Staff,

HIBBING, Minn. — A man was arrested after drugs and a gun were found after a search warrant was executed in Hibbing on Sunday. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force conducted the search on suspicion a 51-year-old man was selling controlled substances. The search was conducted done at the man’s apartment…

Justices Keep Student Loan Cancellation Blocked For Now

December 1, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices agreed to take up the case in late winter. The court’s decision to hear arguments relatively quickly means it is likely to determine whether the widespread loan cancellations are legal by late June. That’s about two months…

Biden Administration Presses Senators To Avert Rail Strike

December 1, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy would face a severe economic shock if senators don’t pass legislation this week to avert a freight rail worker strike. That’s the message the Biden administration is delivering personally to Democratic senators in a closed-door session Thursday. The House acted soon after a request from President Joe Biden and on Wednesday passed legislation that would bind…

Biden Hosting Macron Amid Some Friction Over US Climate Law

December 1, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidents Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron are celebrating the long-standing U.S.-French relationship, but these are friends with differences. The French leader is using his visit to Washington to sharply criticize aspects of his ally’s signature climate law as a bad deal for Europe. Biden was set to honor Macron with the first state dinner of his presidency on Thursday evening. First, the presidents…

Minnesota Nurses Association Authorizes Another Strike At 16 Hospitals

December 1, 2022

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Thousands of Minnesota nurses are set to go on strike again after union members overwhelmingly voted in favor of authorizing a strike over unfair labor practices. The 15,000 members of the union have been working without a contract since the end of May and now, for the second time this year, members of the Minnesota Nurses Association are prepared…

Legacy Fund Grants Nearly $1.5 million to Duluth Waabizheshikana, Martin Trail

November 30, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission has granted $11.4 million dollars to enhance 14 Minnesota parks and tails. This comes through the commissions Legacy Fund, which granted nearly one and a half million of that total toward the Duluth Waabizheshikana, Martin Trail. The plan is to use this funding to build on the existing 3.3-mile…

UPDATE: Arrest Made After Tuesday Stabbing In Gary-New Duluth

November 30, 2022

Dan Hanger,

UPDATE: Duluth police arrested a 45-year-old suspect just before 3 p.m. on Wednesday in connection to the stabbing. He faces a charge of first-degree assault. The 42-year-old man who was stabbed is in “stable” condition at a hospital. The father of the victim tells FOX21 that his son was stabbed at least ten times. ———————————————————————————————————————————————— DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police…

MNA Voting On The Possibility Of Going On Another Strike

November 30, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — 15,000 nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association have been voting all throughout the day on Wednesday deciding if they want to go on a three-day strike again, as contract negotiations with hospitals continue to fall apart. The union says it would another “unfair labor practice strike.” If at least two-thirds of nurses vote in agreement to walk…

4 Lion Cubs Rescued From Ukraine, Brought To The Wildcat Sanctuary In Sandstone

November 30, 2022

Emma Propp,

SANDSTONE, Minn. — 4 special animals were brought to The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone after being rescued… all the way from Ukraine. These animals are lion cubs, and they were flown in Tuesday afternoon. Their names are Taras, the only boy, Stefania, and Lesya who are 4-month-old siblings, as well as Prada who is 5 months old. Prada was alone…

Duluth Salvation Army is in Need of Donations and Ringers

November 30, 2022

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Salvation Army’s Red Kettles are an annual reminder that it’s the Christmas Season and that there are people in in our community that need some help. Volunteers are nearly always at the Red Kettle locations ringing a bell. However this year, the local Salvation Army is trying something new, it’s called the Community Kettle. This kettle…

Tutors Needed in the Northland

We met up with a mother-daughter team that has stepped up, and into, the classroom.

November 30, 2022

Steve Goodspeed,

DULUTH, Minn.–If you’re looking to make a difference, there are a lot school children who could use help. There is a shortage of tutors to help kids bridge the gap after a couple of tough school years. We met up with a mother-daughter team that has stepped up, and into, the classroom. AmeriCorps reading tutor, Amy Hill, said, “It’s amazing….

St. Louis County Unveils New Snow Plows

November 30, 2022

Pat Brink,

PIKE LAKE, Minn.– When the snow falls, St. Louis County has up to 120 trucks out clearing the streets. To ensure their trucks are in good shape, the county replaces about 10% of its fleet each year. This year 10 new trucks have all been delivered and the County is pleased to show them off. A supervisor in the St….

Ely Radio Stations Will Remain On-Air After New Owners Secured

November 30, 2022

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) – Months after a beloved radio station in Ely, Minnesota, faced its imminent shutdown, the airwaves will remain loud after a new owner has been found. Radio stations 1450 WELY and 94.5 WELY-FM Ely MN – known for its “End of the Road Radio” tagline – announced in May the sister stations would go silent after the Bois Forte Band…

One Arrested After Drugs Found During Traffic Stop

November 30, 2022

KQDS Staff,

BACKUS, Minn. — A traffic stop resulted in an arrest after drugs were found in the driver’s vehicle. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says a traffic stop took place in Pine River Township, in Backus, Minnesota just before 7 p.m. Saturday. A K9 was used as part of the investigation and located about 50 grams of suspected methamphetamine. The Sheriff’s…