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Biden To Sign Policing Order On Floyd Anniversary: AP Source

May 24, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order on policing on Wednesday, the second anniversary of George Floyd’s death, according to three people familiar with the matter. The order would require federal law enforcement to review and revise policies on use of force, and it would restrict the flow of surplus military equipment to local police. In addition,…

Police: Duluth Delivery Driver Robbed At Gunpoint, Vehicle Stolen

May 24, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – A 33-year-old Duluth man is under arrest after a Door Dash driver was robbed at gunpoint Monday evening before police said he stole the victim’s vehicle. The armed robbery happened around 9:10 p.m. on the 1000 block of East 3rd Street. The male victim told people the suspect approached him with a gun during a delivery, and…

Tuesday’s Lunchtime Update

May 24, 2022

Emma Propp,

Join FOX 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines in Tuesday’s lunchtime update! Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

Coffee Conversation: The Promethean — Covering UWS For 102 Years

May 24, 2022

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The UW-Superior student-run newspaper, The Promethean, has been covering campus news now for 102 years. The paper’s student editor, Drew Kerner, and his faculty advisor, Tom Hansen, stopped by the morning show Tuesday to talk about the paper’s legacy and how it is a learning opportunity for any major of study. Click the video for the conversation!…

1st Test In Chase For Open Minnesota Seat In Congress

May 24, 2022

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A slew of candidates hoping to win the Minnesota congressional seat vacated by the late Rep. Jim Hagedorn get their first test before voters on Tuesday. The winners of Republican and Democratic primaries will meet in August to determine who will finish the last few months of Hagedorn’s term. The stakes are likely higher than…

Council Votes For Recall Election Against Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson

May 24, 2022

KQDS Staff,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson is officially facing a recall election after a unanimous vote by the city council Monday night, except for one vote against, which was from Swanson. Click here to watch the full council meeting from May 23 The meeting was all but calm, with Mayor Swanson and the public throwing comments…

The North Shore Estates Hosts Petting Zoo for Residents and Staff

May 23, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – The North Shore Estates held a petting zoo event Monday for residents and staff. Sheep, mini horses, mini cows, and alpacas were just a few of the animals included at the pop-up petting zoo. The event was supposed to happen two weeks ago during national skilled nursing care week but was cancelled both times due to bad…

Some Park Point Residents Buried In Silt After Beach Nourishment Project

City officials say the 'nuisance' is better than Lake Superior swallowing up property from chronic erosion.

May 23, 2022

Dan Hanger, Adam Jagunich,

DULUTH, Minn. – Some homeowners on Park Point are getting buried in fine sand and silt, and some are even losing their yards to inches of the super fine particles. The problem is a result of the beach nourishment project from last year that built back multiple feet of beach by using dredging leftovers from the harbor. The city calls…

Duluth Fire Department Training 12 New Hires, Most In History

May 23, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Recently, fire departments have had difficulty recruiting and retaining staff. What used to be hundreds of applicants might now only be dozens. But over the next two weeks, the Duluth Fire Department is training the largest class of firefighters they’ve had in years. “Historically, when I got hired 12 years ago, there was 300 people on the…

Superior Roux Offering Variety of Flavors at Pop-Up Location

Superior Roux operates out of the old Billings Park Cafe building, which was purchased by the Sutherland family and turned it into Venue in the Park which now offers a commercial kitchen rental and event space.

May 23, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Opening Superior Roux has been a long time coming for co-owners Paul Lukens and Jeremy Wilson. “We’ve both been in the culinary industry for about 30 years mixed together. We kind of came together and realized we work really well together and a lot of our palate and a lot of our flavors work well together so…

Wall Street Ends Higher Following 7 Straight Weeks Of Losses

May 23, 2022

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed broadly higher Monday, an upbeat start to the week on Wall Street after seven weeks of declines that nearly ended the bull market that began in March 2020. The S&P 500 rose 1.9%, with technology and financial sector stocks doing much of the heavy lifting for the benchmark index. The Dow Industrial Average rose…

Twin Ports Miracle League to Hold Second Annual Home Run Derby Fundraiser

The home run derby will take place June 5 starting at 11:00 a.m. at Harrison Park and will feature a youth, high school/college and open division.

May 23, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – We are just a few weeks away from the Twin Ports Miracle League season from getting started and they’re kicking things off with one of their fundraisers. Miracle League, put on by the Duluth YMCA, allows kids with any physical and/or mental disabilities to play baseball. They are holding their second annual home run derby to help…

St.Lukes Free Hearing Aid Battery Giveaway Week

May 23, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– St.Lukes is recognizing ‘better speech and hearing month’ by giving away free hearing-aid batteries. Nearly 100 of the batteries are being handed out to anyone in the community at no cost, while supplies last. St.Lukes sees this as a great way to support the community and simply give back. “Batteries, as small as they may seem, can be…

DECC Hands Preparing To Welcome In Cruise Ships

May 23, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– With summer rolling around, the DECC is looking for volunteers to welcome in cruise ships. DECC Hands is a volunteer group for those wanting to greet, and welcome those coming off the vessels to the city of Duluth. They are looking for people who love Duluth, and are wanting to tell new comers about all of the best…

Downtown YMCA Shut Down For Renovations

May 23, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.–After nearly a decade of not being able to make renovations, the YMCA in Downtown Duluth will be temporarily shut down for renovations and cleaning. From this Wednesday, until next Monday, new flooring, refinishing’s, and other projects will be underway. While the Essentia Wellness center will be open for YMCA membership holders during this period, members are excited to…

Park Point Lifeguard Pay Increase: $19-$22

May 23, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– The city of Duluth is raising its minimum wage for lifeguards on park point, as the nation sees a serious shortage in applicants for the job. The city, in partnership with the Duluth YMCA, will now pay lifeguards on park point between 19 and 22 dollars an hour. That’s up from a start of $11 an hour. YMCA…

Duluth Schools Supt. Talks Staff Mask Mandate, Graduations, Strategic Planning Process

May 23, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School District began a new mask mandate Monday for faculty and staff inside all district buildings. Meanwhile, students, parents, and others are being encouraged to mask up. This comes as COVID cases in Duluth are up and the county is now considered at a high level for transmission. Duluth Schools Supt. John Magas stopped by…

Coffee Conversation: Michelle Lee Talks Getting Fired, KBJR-TV, Bodybuilding, Retirement

May 23, 2022

Dan Hanger, Bret Holland,

DULUTH, Minn. – Michelle Lee, 70, is best known for her decades at KDLH-TV and KBJR-TV before retiring about five years ago. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger recently went to Michelle’s home in Moose Lake to see what she is up to these days and look back at some life lessons made in her career – from getting fired, to bodybuilding,…

Charges: Mom Fatally Shot 6-Year-Old Son, Hid His Body In Trunk Of Car

May 23, 2022

Site Staff,

MOUND, Minn. (FOX 9) – The mom of a 6-year-old boy who was found fatally shot in the trunk of the car she was driving in Mound on Friday has now been charged with murder, accused of shooting him up to nine times in the car with a shotgun. Julissa Angelica Genrich Thaler, 28, of Spring Park, was charged Monday with second-degree…

Duluth Requires Masks Again In All City Buildings

May 23, 2022

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth has announced they are now requiring masks in city facilities starting Monday, May 23 at 4:30 p.m. Regardless of vaccination status masks are required for everyone. On May 20, the CDC determined St. Louis County’s COVID-19 community level as high. Chief Administrative Officer Noah Schuchman said, “This is not a decision that we…

UMD In Search Of Interim Chancellor After Unsuccessful Search

May 23, 2022

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — The University of Minnesota-Duluth is asking for nominations for interim chancellor to lead campus for a two-year term. A nationwide search for UMD’s next chancellor was announced last November. After a long search process and getting down to four finalists, the hunt for a new chancellor was unsuccessful. UMD’s President Joan Gabel sent an email Monday morning…

Biden: US Would Intervene With Military To Defend Taiwan

May 23, 2022

The Associated Press,

TOKYO (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday the U.S. would intervene militarily if China were to invade Taiwan, declaring the commitment to protect the island is “even stronger” after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It was one of the most forceful presidential statements in support of Taiwan’s self-governing in decades. Biden, at a news conference in Tokyo, said “yes” when asked…

Monday’s Lunchtime Update

May 23, 2022

Emma Propp,

Here is your lunchtime news and weather update from FOX 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama! Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

Pfizer Says 3 COVID Shots Protect Children Under 5

May 23, 2022

The Associated Press,

(AP) — Three doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine offer strong protection for children younger than 5, the company announced Monday. Pfizer plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week in a step toward letting the littlest kids get the shots. The news comes after months of anxious waiting by parents desperate to vaccinate their babies, toddlers and…

78,000 Pounds Of Infant Formula Arrives In US

May 23, 2022

The Associated Press,

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A military plane carrying enough specialty infant formula for more than half a million baby bottles arrived Sunday in Indianapolis, the first of several flights expected from Europe aimed at relieving a shortage that has sent parents scrambling to find enough to feed their children. President Joe Biden authorized the use of Air Force planes for the effort, dubbed…

Black Bear Charges Into Wisconsin Home, Attacks Couple

May 23, 2022

Site Staff,

MEDFORD, Wis. (FOX 9) – A Wisconsin couple is recovering after a black bear charged into their home, attacking both of them. The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office says they were called at 11:11 p.m. for the attack at the home just west of the city of Medford in northern Wisconsin. Deputies say the couple noticed the bear eating from its bird feeder….

Walz Considers Special Session After Lawmakers Blow Deadline

May 23, 2022

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz said early Monday that he wants to call a short special session after the divided Minnesota Legislature blew a deadline for passing a package of tax cuts and new spending using the state’s massive budget surplus. “We’re about 90 to 95% of the way there,” Walz told reporters after the deadline of 11:59 p.m….

Gov. Walz Signs Revised State Liquor Law, Benefitting MN Breweries

May 22, 2022

Natalie Noury,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Five breweries in the state of Minnesota are celebrating as Governor Walz has signed a bill into law on Saturday that massively ups the cap of what a brewery can produce to still be able to sell growlers. The Minnesota growler cap was created years back, but in 2012, it was decided that once a brewery…

Proctor Speedway Re-Opens for Race Season

May 22, 2022

Natalie Noury,

PROCTOR, Minn. — It’s a bit of a later start to the season than normal but racers are ready to go as Halvor Lines Speedway hosts its opening night here in Proctor. “It’s been a late season for all the tracks,” Duane Caywood, President of Halvor Lines Speedway Proctor Minnesota said. About a month late to be exact, which isn’t…

Towboat Crashes Into Mississippi River Lock And Dam Near Wabasha, Minn.

May 22, 2022

Site Staff,

ALMA, Wis. (FOX9) – A towboat was stuck for hours after crashing into a lock and dam along the Mississippi River Saturday night. The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office says calls for the crash came in shortly after 11 p.m. According to the sheriff, a barge was headed south on Pool 4 of the river when the towboat lost control near Lock and…

Foster Care Awareness Month Carnivals

May 21, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — May is Foster Care Awareness Month and New Hope for Families, an organization that supports foster families, put together a community carnival to celebrate. There was a bouncy house, food, plenty of carnival games, and even a set-up hair salon and face-painting parlor. While New Hope for Families has held this carnival before, on mission trips to…

Landscape Photographer Thru Hiking Superior Hiking Trail, Donating Along The Way

May 21, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — A local landscape photographer is taking his camera and talents quite the distance. He is using his passion to bring him 310 miles up the Superior Hiking Trail while also finding a way to give back. “I love just getting out in nature and capturing the scene and sharing it with others and the hope is to…

Nearly Naked Ruck March Returns

May 21, 2022

Natalie Noury,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Today is Armed Forces Day and over at Mont du Lac, 23rd Veteran held a unique event in support of all who served. Over 280 Ruckers participated in the first non-restricted Nearly Naked Ruck March since 2019. The march raises money and awareness for 23rd Veteran’s 14-week program that’s currently taking place in Duluth. Ruckers marched to…

Lake Superior Art Glass Celebrates a Decade of Business

The company is celebrating with a public party in Canal Park, featuring art pieces from local and guest artists.

May 21, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday, a Canal park favorite celebrated a decade of business with different activities for their colleagues, friends and the community. Lake Superior Art Glass is honoring their establishment with a celebration they’re calling ‘A Decade of Fire.’ For this event the business is hosting a public party at Hoops where they have 19 art pieces featured from local…

The USS Minneapolis-St. Paul Ready to Set Sail

This is the first naval warship to be commissioned in Minnesota.

May 21, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- On Saturday, the U.S.S. Minneapolis-St. Paul and today this vessel was commissioned by the U.S. Navy, marking her entry into active service. Citizens of Duluth, navy officers and Minnesota government officials gathered out front of the ship as the first ship commissioning ceremony in Minnesota’s history took place right in the home waters of the state she…

Escaped NERCC Inmate Now in Custody

May 21, 2022

Natalie Noury,

ST. LOUIS CO., Minn. — An inmate who had escaped from NERCC on Wednesday morning, is now in custody according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. Kris Richard Severin, 42, made his way out of the facility around 9 a.m. He was being held there for violating a harassment order. On Thursday, May 19th, Saint Louis County Deputies investigated…

Gov. Evers Signs Mental Health Bills Into Law

Social Security Tax Eliminated Under Minnesota Lawmakers’ Deal

May 21, 2022

Natalie Noury,

FOX 9 — Minnesota lawmakers have agreed to eliminate the state’s tax on Social Security income, cut individual income taxes, and expand the renter’s credit under an end-of-session deal. The state’s bottom income tax bracket will be cut from 5.35% to 5.10%. Tax filers pay the bottom rate on the portion of their income up to $41,050 for married couples…

Blacklist Opens New Location on East Superior Street

May 20, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — The long awaited opening of black lists new location is finally here on 206 East Superior Street. The brewery held its soft opening on Wednesday and are now in full business operation. The new space is roughly three times the size of the old location with the taproom being 400 square feet with a 650 square foot…

Whole Food Co-Op Raises $500,000 This Spring for Non-Profits

May 20, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Whole Foods Co-op has reached a substantial milestone in their round-up-at-the-register efforts. It is an effort that asks customers to round up to the nearest dollar to help support organizations and the co-op supports area grower’s nonprofits and other food producers. This spring with the exception of the month of March, the East Hillside location along…

National Maritime Day Celebrated

May 20, 2022

Natalie Noury,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — As we enter into prime shipping season, and acknowledge the operations of shipments that come in and out, a club that has been established since the 1930’s held a celebration For National Maritime Day. The celebration took place over at UW Superiors Jim Dan Hill library on Friday where the special collections archivist at UWS, Laura Jacobs,…

AV Logistics Hosts Open House for New Event Center

May 20, 2022

Mason Kroll,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – AV Logistics held an open house Friday to show off their new event space in Superior. The building on 1288 Banks Ave. is intended to be a community venue. The first floor will be a workshop space for smaller projects, and other events, while The upstairs space will allow for larger events such as art shows. Hybrid…

Mont Du Lac Resort Prepares for Summer and Nearly Naked Ruck March

May 20, 2022

Mason Kroll,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Mont Du Lac is gearing up for Summer as Memorial Day Weekend approaches. The snow has mostly melted on the hill and summer activities are on the way. The Big Kahuna Water Park, Super slide, along with water features down at the marina are all part of the summer fun. The lift will also be running for…

Chairman’s Gala Event for USS Minneapolis St. Paul

May 20, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Chairman’s Gala event was put on at the DECC Friday to recognize those involved in the commissioning of the USS Minneapolis St. Paul. Donors, sponsors, elected officials, legislatures, and dignitaries from the navy were all in attendance. The event included a dinner, speeches, and presentations from those involved with the commissioning. This is the first time…

Morning News Promo 5-20-2022

May 20, 2022

Emma Propp,

Join us Monday morning from 7am-9am for Dan Hanger’s talk with retired KBJR/KDLH anchor Michelle Lee and warmer weather arriving here in the Northland! Categories: News, News – Latest News

Minnesota Budget Deals Remain Elusive Near End Of Session

May 20, 2022

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota lawmaker couldn’t find common ground on several budget bills Friday as the end of their legislative season rapidly approached. Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman, of Brooklyn Park, said tax committee chairs have made “fantastic progress” on a $4 billon tax relief bill, echoing Republican Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller’s comments Thursday that a deal…

Wisconsin’s High Court Broadens Who Can Carry Concealed Guns

May 20, 2022

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A disorderly conduct conviction can’t disqualify someone from obtaining a permit to carry a concealed weapon in Wisconsin, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday in a unanimous decision that could dramatically broaden who can carry hidden firearms, knives and stun guns. The court found that disorderly conduct isn’t a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence under federal…

Second Harvest Announces Indoor Mask Requirement

May 20, 2022

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank is going back to requiring masks indoors for any employee, volunteer, or guest entering its establishment. “Due to St. Louis County’s “high” level of COVID-19 transmission, effective immediately we will be reinstituting our indoor mask requirement for all employees, volunteers and guests for any Second Harvest activities. Please plan to properly…

St. Louis County COVID-19 Community Level Now ‘High’

May 20, 2022

Emma Propp,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — St. Louis County announced Friday the COVID-19 Community Level has increased from moderate to high. “Per the CDC, this level is determined based on three factors: new COVID-19 hospital admissions per 100,000 population in the past week, the percent of staffed inpatient beds occupied by COVID-19 patients, and total new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population…

Friday’s Lunchtime Update

May 20, 2022

Emma Propp,

Happy Friday! Here is your daily lunchtime update of news and weather making headlines! Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

Police: Chicago Shooting Leaves 2 People Dead, 8 Wounded

May 20, 2022

The Associated Press,

CHICAGO (AP) — Two people are dead and another eight wounded following a shooting near a fast food restaurant just blocks from Chicago’s famed Magnificent Mile shopping district that sent bystanders scattering, authorities said. The shooting happened about 10:40 p.m. Thursday near a McDonald’s on the city’s Near North Side. One person was taken into custody and a weapon was…

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City officials say the 'nuisance' is better than Lake Superior swallowing up property from chronic erosion.

Superior Roux operates out of the old Billings Park Cafe building, which was purchased by the Sutherland family and turned it into Venue in the Park which now offers a commercial kitchen rental and event space.

The home run derby will take place June 5 starting at 11:00 a.m. at Harrison Park and will feature a youth, high school/college and open division.

The company is celebrating with a public party in Canal Park, featuring art pieces from local and guest artists.

This is the first naval warship to be commissioned in Minnesota.

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