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Miniature Therapy Horses Visit Duluth Edison Charter School’s Raleigh Academy

On Monday, the students got to learn more about how to take care of them, groom them and act around them while the students will read a book to the horses on Wednesday.

May 9, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, students at the Duluth Edison Charter School’s Raleigh Academy get to spend time with some special visitors. Miniature therapy horses from Rocky Run are visiting the school as part of the miniature horse outreach program. Over the past week, students have been learning more about horses and practicing their ready to get ready for these…

Duluth Man Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography

May 9, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — A 57-year-old Duluth man was arrested on fifteen counts of possessing child pornography last Friday, according to Duluth police. Agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children task force, along with the DPD, arrested the man at his home on the 5700-block of Tioga Street just after 2 p.m. on Friday afternoon. The case has been building for…

57-year-old Duluth Man Arrested for Allegedly Possessing Child Pornography

The investigation began over a year ago from multiple cybertips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

May 9, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Police Officers arrested a 57-year-old man living in the Lakeside Lester Park neighborhood Friday, accusing him of 15 counts of possession of child pornography. According to a spokesperson with the Duluth Police Department, around 2:10 p.m. Friday, investigators with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested the 57-year-old for 15 counts of Possession of Pornographic…

Memorial Blood Centers In Duluth Announces “Blood Emergency”

May 9, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Memorial Blood Centers has hit critically low levels of blood donations and announced a “blood emergency” in a press release on Monday. The MBC says its supplies are down so much, it only has enough type O blood and platelets to cover the need for one to two days, with its general supply able to cover…

UW-Superior Baseball Player Making Most of Senior Season Following Scary Medical Incident

The summer after his freshman season, David Dibble's heart stopped twice while helping in the bullpen and he was told he could never play sports again. Now, he's enjoying a final season playing for the Yellowjackets.

May 9, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The COVID-19 pandemic caused plenty of issues for spring athletes, but it did grant college athletes an extra year of eligibility. And for one UW-Superior baseball player, that’s given him another chance to defy the odds and play the sport that he loves. There are few moments that David Dibble enjoys more than being out on the…

Monday’s Lunchtime Update

May 9, 2022

Dan Hanger,

Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Dog, 2 Cats Killed In House Fire Near Aurora

May 9, 2022

Dan Hanger,

A family’s dog and two cats are dead after a devastating house fire near Aurora. The Northland FireWire says the fire broke out around 4:30 p.m. Sunday on the 5200 block of East Bodas Road in the Palo area. The house was engulfed in flames when the first crews arrived on the scene. Multiple agencies responded. Nobody was injured, other…

Monday Update: Duluth Man Turns Self In After 6-Hour Standoff, Domestic Shooting Incident

May 9, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – (Monday Press Release) At approximately 5:54 p.m., Duluth Police Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of E 1st St for sounds of shots fired. Initial information received from the victim stated a male, later identified as 36-year-old Duluth resident Valentino Dodge, was inside the residence on the 700 block of E 1st St after having a domestic…

Duluth’s ‘Kingdom of Smelt’ Welcomes Spring with Magic Smelt Run Parade’s Return to Lakewalk

The event came back to paint the Lakewalk silver after a two-year hiatus.

May 8, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The glint of silver on the Lakewalk means one of the most Duluth experiences of the year is back, signaling the end of winter with the Magic Smelt Run Parade. “And bring some great cheer, for the magnificent Smelt Queen will soon be here!” bellowed King Neptune, Jim Ouray in Canal Park. Who else could part the clouds…

Engwall Flowers Busy for Mother’s Day Week

Starting Tuesday florists say they were doing 200 to 300 deliveries daily.

May 8, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Business was in full bloom this Mother’s Day week at Engwall Flowers. Starting Tuesday florists at the store on Matterhorn Drive by the Miller Hill Mall say they were doing 200 to 300 deliveries daily. They say this year they saw a lot more people wanting their flowers delivered early. Of course, things slowed down today but they…

Mother’s Day Celebrated in Duluth

May 8, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Mother’s day is a day to a celebrate and honor the wonderful women in our lives, and a few local spots are doing what they can to help make the day special for families. Flowers, sandwiches, and tea filled the halls of the Merryweather Inn in Duluth as they hosted their first mother’s day tea for families…

Gaelynn Lea Wraps Up Duluth Homegrown Music Festival

May 8, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — A successful rebound is what you could call this year’s Homegrown after not having it in person the last two years. The week was a huge success in the Twin Ports and the cherry on top was a last performance on Sunday by Gaelynn Lea at the Duluth Public Library Plaza. She had just returned from New…

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Duluth Police Surround Area Of East First Street After Report Of Shots Fired

May 8, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police are asking the public to stay away from the 700-block of East First Street after a report came in that shots were fired in the area. Residents living nearby have been evacuated until its safe to return. The call came in just before 6 p.m. on Sunday. The DPD’s teams for tactical response and crisis…

AP Analysis Finds Growing Number Of Poor, High-Hazard Dams

May 8, 2022

The Associated Press,

Constructed four generations ago, the massive rock and clay dam at El Capitan Reservoir is capable of storing over 36 billion gallons of water, enough to supply every resident in San Diego for most of a year. Today, it’s three-quarters empty, intentionally kept low because of concerns it could fail under the strain of too much water. During “a big…

Jill Biden Pays Surprise Visit to Ukraine, Meets First Lady

May 8, 2022

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool) UZHHOROD, Ukraine (AP) – Jill Biden spent several hours in Ukraine on Sunday, driving from the border with Slovakia to a town 10 minutes away to see first lady Olena Zelenska on Mother’s Day. Biden is the latest high-profile American to enter Ukraine during the war, while Zelenska’s public appearance was her first since Russia invaded…

Opening Day of Wisconsin Fishing Season Slower Than Normal

May 7, 2022

Natalie Noury,

LAKE NEBAGAMON, Wis. — It’s a beautiful day to get out on the water for the opening day of fishing season in Wisconsin. Anglers were excited to cast their lines out on Lake Nebagamon Saturday, launching their boats in the water for the first day of the fishing season. Despite the sun and blue skies, below freezing temps early in…

Homegrown’s Kickball Classic Pits Friday Musicians V. Saturday Musicians

After 7 late nights of rocking live music, organizers say this was the perfect event for all ages to chill out.

May 7, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Homegrown continued Saturday with a tradition not entirely all about music – but about kickball. More than 100 people came out to watch the Homegrown Kickball Classic at Chester Bowl Park. The game was between the Friday Homegrown musicians and those that played Saturday. After 7 late nights of rocking live music, organizers say this was the perfect…

Amnicon Falls Drawing in Crowds on Spring Saturday

May 7, 2022

Natalie Noury,

SOUTH RANGE, Wis. — The beautiful spring day Saturday had people taking advantage of the several state parks in the area. The recent ice melt made it the perfect time to stop by for some fishing walk the trails with family, or take pictures of the waterfall. “Into The Wild We Go” takes photographers on excursions to snap some shots…

Twelve Holy Apostles Orthodox Church Gyro Sale Returns

From noon until 5 the church turned out hundreds of gyros, Greek salads, baklava, and more.

May 7, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Well if you wanted a little taste of Greece Saturday, the Twelve Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Duluth’s Hillside had your fix with the return of their gyro sale. From noon until 5 the church turned out hundreds of gyros, Greek salads, baklava, and more. Organizers said proceeds will be used to benefit local charities from the Damiano…

North Country Ride Celebrates 40 Years With Derby Gala

May 7, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- North Country Ride celebrated 40 years of horseback riding-driven therapy for the special needs population with a Derby Gala at the Buffalo Junction in Duluth. The non-profit organization held a silent auction and dinner. And while the Kentucky Derby was happening Saturday, they also had their own run for the roses. North Country Ride uses horseback riding as…

2022 UMD Bulldogs In-Person Commencement Ceremony

May 7, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Graduation season is upon us again in the northland and for UMD students it’s an extra special end to their college careers with commencement today in person for the first time since 2019. 2,500 Bulldog students got their names called and walk across the stage at AMSOIL Arena. It was a bittersweet day for them, and for…

Windy Dry Conditions Pose Wildfire Dangers in Parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin

May 7, 2022

Arman Rahman,

Saturday’s high winds and dry conditions are posing dangers of wildfires in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. In Wisconsin, the state Department of Natural Resources has listed 52 counties in the “very high risk” category for fires, mostly in northern areas. Eight counties are listed as “high risk” and all other counties are at “moderate risk.” Officials said high winds, dry…

New Salty Dog Reflects On Playing On DTA Trolley For Homegrown

May 6, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — It’s been two years since acts have been able to play in person for the Homegrown Music Festival, and one venue in particular had people rocking between bars. The New Salty Dog played on the DTA trolley Thursday night for Homegrown’s Superior night. The band was happy to be back for their 2nd time on the bus…

Lake Superior College Holds Spring Open House

Educators hoped it would allow interested students to get a real feel of what it would be like if they chose LSC.

May 6, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Friday, Lake Superior College let prospective students stop by for an open house. They learned about the different programs, visited labs and met instructors for the more hands-on career programs the college offers, ranging from nursing to automotive to cybersecurity. Educators hoped it would allow interested students to get a real feel of what it would…

Biden: US Sending Another $150M in Assistance for Ukraine

May 6, 2022

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Evan Vucci) President Joe Biden on Friday authorized the shipment of another $150 million in military assistance for Ukraine for artillery rounds and radar systems in its fight against Russia’s invading forces. Biden says the latest spending means his administration has “nearly exhausted” what Congress authorized for Ukraine in March and called on lawmakers to swiftly approve a more…

Mayor Larson Releases New Lighting Policy for Lift Bridge, Enger Tower After Public Scrutiny

May 6, 2022

Arman Rahman,

Duluth’s Lift Bridge DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Mayor Emily Larson says the lights on the Aerial Lift Bridge once again will change colors for specific holidays in her updated lighting policy. It comes after she faced heavy public scrutiny two months ago for the previous policy that did not accept any special requests to light the bridge in different colors….

Hartley Nature Center Expansion

May 6, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — We got an inside look at the new multimillion dollar building expansion of Duluth’s Hartley Nature Center. This $2.9 million dollar project was outlined in the 2014 Hartley Park Master Plan. It features new restrooms, community gathering centers, parking, and park-wide signage. The classrooms will also be upgraded to help nurture the educational component of their operations….

Grandmothers for Peace Call for End to Ukraine War This Mother’s Day

May 6, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — As Mother’s Day approaches and the war in Ukraine rages on local activists with the Grandmothers for Peace want to call on women across the world to unite and re enforce the importance of peace. In 1870, a writer, Julia Ward Howe wrote the ‘Mother’s Day Proclamation’, which was a call to action asking mothers to come forward…

Jay Cooke State Park Busy as Spring Weather Begins

Jay Cooke is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

May 6, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

CARLTON, Minn. – With it continuing to get nicer outside, it’s becoming the perfect time of the year to visit Jay Cooke State Park. The park was opening during the winter but now the snow is melting, the river and waterfalls are flowing and more people are stopping by. The park also allows camping and says reservations have been going…

Mother’s Day Craft and Vendor Show Taking Place This Weekend in Cloquet

The show will continue Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at both the Cloquet Armory and Super One at Pine Tree Plaza.

May 6, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – If you need a last minute Mother’s Day gift, you have quite a few locally-made options at the Mother’s Day craft and vendor show in Cloquet. This weekend, over 70 local vendors, crafters and home businesses are showcasing their work. Items range from wood designs and jewelry to photographs and even 3D printing so anyone can find…

University Of Minnesota To Host 2026 Special Olympics USA

May 6, 2022

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will be held at the University of Minnesota, officials announced Friday. Gov. Tim Walz said he is “incredibly proud” to have Minnesota host the seven-day event, which is expected to draw as many as 4,000 athletes, 10,000 volunteers, 1,500 coaches and 75,000 fans from all 50 states, Canada and the Caribbean….

Killing Of Chippewa Falls Girl: Charges Reveal Graphic Details Of Lily Peters’ Death

May 6, 2022

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) – A newly unsealed criminal complaint reveals additional graphic details about the killing of Iliana “Lily” Peters, a 10-year-old girl from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The redacted criminal complaint describing gruesome details of Peters’ murder was made public by a judge in a court hearing on Thursday after its sealed filing on April 27. A 14-year-old boy, whose identity is redacted…

Coffee Conversation: Oasis Del Norte To Expand To Restaurant In Duluth’s Lincoln Park

May 6, 2022

Dan Hanger, Bret Holland,

DULUTH, Minn. – The owner of Oasis Del Norte, Eduardo Sandoval-Luna, talked to FOX 21’s Dan Hanger about the success of his food trailer and his plans to expand the brand into a restaurant in the Lincoln Park Craft District. Click the video above for that conversation, and click here to find out where Oasis Del Norte will have its…

Friday Lunchtime Update

May 6, 2022

Dan Hanger,

Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Daunte Wright’s Mother Detained After Recording Traffic Stop

May 6, 2022

The Associated Press,

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — The mother of Daunte Wright, who was fatally shot by a suburban Minneapolis police officer, said she was injured while she was briefly detained by one of the same department’s officers after she stopped to record an arrest of a person during a traffic stop. Katie Wright said Thursday she was worried about what the Brooklyn Center officers…

Coffee Conversation: Barbara Reyelts Talks New Book, Journalism, Retirement

May 6, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Barbara Reyelts, who retired from broadcasting three years ago after spending nearly 40 years as an anchor, investigative reporter and news director at KBJR-TV, stopped by FOX 21’s morning show Friday to talk to Dan Hanger about her new book, “Dying To Live.” The book is about an elderly medical scientist who awakes in a hospital to…

US Added 428,000 Jobs In April Despite Surging Inflation

May 6, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added 428,000 jobs in April, extending a streak of solid hiring that has defied punishing inflation, chronic supply shortages, the Russian war against Ukraine and much higher borrowing costs. Friday’s jobs report from the Labor Department showed that last month’s hiring kept the unemployment rate at 3.6%, just above the lowest level in a half-century….

MMIW National Day of Awareness

May 5, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — For the first time in two years, a group was able to march down to the water in honor of National Awareness Day for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, girls, and two Spirit The ongoing issue of violence against indigenous women and girls in some cases are fatal, and in others, loved ones go missing. Dozens of…

JJ Astor Opens as the Apostle Supper Club

May 5, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — A classic Duluth restaurant is opening up with a new name at the top of the Radisson hotel. JJ Astor closed its doors a month ago, and opened up Thursday as the Apostle Supper Club. With a new menu, drinks, and a whole new look, this rotating restaurant was scrapped from the inside out, and is now…

Adolfson and Peterson Construction Holds Inaugural Charity Bean Bag Tournament

The money raised from Thursday's event were being donated to the Northern Lights Foundation

May 5, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Thursday, dozens of people gathered at Clyde Iron Works for a bean bag tournament to raise money for charity. Adolfson and Peterson Construction held an inaugural bean bag tournament Thursday afternoon with proceeds being donated to the Northern Lights Foundation. Members with AP Construction says they’re committed to giving back to the local community and Thursday’s…

Pike Lake Golf and Beach Club Adding Summer Outdoor Activities

Pike Lake Golf and Beach Club is adding pickleball, bocce ball, volleyball, bean bags, a tiki bar and an event center to be ready this summer.

May 5, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – With it continuing to get warmer out, the Pike Lake Golf and Beach Club is getting ready to unveil some new renovations to help people enjoy those summer days. The facility already featured a 9-hole course and beach, but is adding pickleball, bocce ball, volleyball, bean bags, a tiki bar and an event center to be ready…

Stores Selling Licenses, Gear for Wisconsin’s Fishing Season Opener

May 5, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Saturday is the start of Wisconsin’s inland waters fishing season for this year. Retailers across the Badger State are helping to sell licenses, which includes Northwest Outlet in Superior. “We’ve been selling a lot of licenses lately,” says Scott Miller. “There are a lot of people that are ready to be done with winter if the weather ever…

Flower Shops Busy Preparing for Mother’s Day

The owner of Artistic Florals by Leslie located on Tower Avenue in Superior says they're still taking orders if you need a gift for Sunday or to stop by and see what grab and go boutiques they have available.

May 5, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Mother’s Day is just a few days away which means places like flower shops are gearing up for a busy weekend. The owner of Artistic Florals by Leslie located on Tower Avenue in Superior says her business has been busy for a while now preparing for Sunday. Leslie tells us she tries to make sure they’re staffed…

Bucktales Opens Bar in Shorty’s For Cinco de Mayo

May 5, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Cinco de Mayo has an extra meaning for Bucktales, as they are celebrating at their newest location. They have been spending the past month transforming the building that formerly housed Shorty’s Pizza on Tower Avenue in Superior. That business closed down last year due to staffing issues. “We will mix in a little of both menus,” says Owner…

Arrowhead Youth Games Return to UMD

May 5, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Arrowhead Youth Games returned to UMD Thursday. Over 300 elementary and middle school students from 22 schools, each with a physical or cognitive disability, took part in over a dozen different activities adapted to their skill levels, ranging from dancing and wheelchair races, to bicycling and bowling. “Every year it’s a lot of work to bring all…

Bird Flu Takes Unheard-Of Toll On Bald Eagles, Other Birds

May 5, 2022

The Associated Press,

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Bird flu is killing an alarming number of bald eagles and other wild birds, with many sick birds arriving at rehabilitation centers unsteady on their talons and unable to fly. “It’s quite a sight to see an eagle with a six-foot wingspan having uncontrollable seizures because of highly pathogenic avian influenza,” said Victoria Hall, executive director of…

Karine Jean-Pierre To Be Next White House Press Secretary

May 5, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday named Karine Jean-Pierre to be the next White House press secretary, with incumbent Jen Psaki set to leave the role next week. Biden is also bringing back longtime Democratic strategist Anita Dunn as his senior adviser. She had served in the Biden White House last year for several months after Biden was…

Coffee Conversation: Spiritual Coach Monique Forcier

May 5, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Spiritual Coach Monique Forcier stopped by the morning show Thursday to talk to FOX 21’s Dan Hanger about different ways to help people heal and become more mindful and awake in their lives. Click the video above for that conversation, and click here to view Monique’s website of services. Categories: Business, Coffee Conversation, Education, Health, Minnesota, News,…

Thursday’s Lunchtime Update

May 5, 2022

Dan Hanger,

Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Coffee Conversation: Ventriloquist Jeremy Lepak

May 5, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Ventriloquist Jeremy Lepak joined FOX 21’s Dan Hanger during the 7 a.m. hour of the morning show Thursday to talk about his 15 years of perfecting his craft. Click the video above for that fun conversation, and check out Jeremy’s website for booking opportunities. Categories: Business, Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News