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UWS Lake Superior Research Institute Receives $8 Million to Keep Researching Invasive Species in Ballast Water

The funding allows students to continue testing technology used by ships to remove species like zebra mussels and sea lampreys from ballast water.

April 25, 2022

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UWS students can now conduct more research into aquatic invasive species in Lake Superior thanks to millions of dollars in federal funding. UWS’ Lake Superior Research Institute received almost $8 million in funding to continue testing technology to remove species like zebra mussels and sea lampreys from ballast water, which is used to stabilize ships coming into the…

Tugboat Stuck In Duluth Harbor Still There A Month Later, Has Leaked Less Than Four Gallons Of Oil

April 25, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

Courtesy: Paul ScinoccaDULUTH, Minn. — The partially-sunken tugboat in the Duluth Harbor is still there more than a month later, with no immediate plans for it to be moved. The U.S. Coast Guard tells FOX21 that the tugboat is still leaking oil, but in total it’s been less than four gallons so far. A contractor is there every day laying…

Painting Class at Wild State Cider

April 25, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Wild State Cider hosted a painting event Monday in collaboration with Northern Exposure Art. Northern Exposure Art is a company that travels around the area and teaches a step by step process on how to paint a specific setting. In Monday’s class the setting was Dock at Night. Set up and materials are provided and anyone is…

Get Downtown Week in Duluth

April 25, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Monday kicked off Get Downtown Week which promotes small and locally-owned businesses in downtown Duluth. Participating businesses will be offering a buy one get one half off special on items of their choosing. One of the businesses taking part, Duluth Candy Company, is offering the special on its bag of Duluth Mix popcorn. Owner David Siebert says…

St. Louis County Crews Restoring Access To Washed Out Roads

April 25, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

ST. LOUIS CO., Minn.. — St. Louis County says that its public works team is restoring access to roads that were washed out during last week’s storms after making repairs. The county shared photos on its Facebook page of the Heritage Trail-County State Aid Highway 20 reopening near McKinley. The gravel had washed out under the pavement, with crews working…

DECC Introduces Hairball VIP Tickets for Upcoming Party at the Park Concert

Hairball combines both rock & roll hits with the classic costumes to capture the essence of the original artists.

April 25, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.– The DECC announced earlier today that a fan favorite is returning to perform at Bayfront Festival Park, which will include a special experience for concert-goers. Hairball, a popular rock and roll cover band will be performing for the annual Party in the Park as part of July 4 celebrations. In addition to the return of the band, the…

Duluth Labor Temple Holds Fallen Workers’ Memorial Breakfast

April 25, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn.–Monday morning the Duluth Central Labor Body came together with city officials and local laborers to honor those severely injured or killed in work related accidents. The gathering took place at the Duluth Labor Temple. Attendees could take part in the free solidarity pancake breakfast and listen to different speakers who emphasized the importance of safety on the job,…

In Cahoots Holds Grand Opening Event

The building is located on the corner of West First Street.

April 25, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.– Get Downtown week kicks off today and to start it off, one local business held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark its grand opening. In Cahoots is a co-op space for other business owners to sell their products. The three other businesses currently inside are Vintage Lake Girls, which is known for antiques, Currier Bliss, which focuses on…

Training Presentations Held for Criminal Justice Officials

Clyde Iron Works hosts Criminal Justice Summit.

April 25, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.– Law enforcement, prosecution and community based prosecution advocates gathered for a meeting that discussed the ever-changing elements of the criminal justice system. The event included speakers and presentations from the surrounding areas that touched on evidence-based investigations, overdose homicides, warrantless searches and crime victim rights. Presentations gave criminal justice officials the opportunity to learn training tactics when…

Elon Musk Buys Twitter For $44B And Will Privatize Company

April 25, 2022

The Associated Press,

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Elon Musk reached an agreement to buy Twitter for roughly $44 billion on Monday, promising a more lenient touch to policing content on the platform where he promotes his interests, attacks critics and opines on social and economic issues to more than 83 million followers. The outspoken Tesla CEO, who is also the world’s wealthiest person, has…

Missing Wisconsin Girl’s Body Found, Police Investigating As Homicide

April 25, 2022

Site Staff,

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (FOX 9) – The body of a 10-year-old Wisconsin girl who went missing Sunday evening has been found in a wooded area near a trail in Chippewa Falls. Police are considering this a homicide investigation. The Chippewa Falls Police Department said the body of Iliana “Lily” Peters was found at 9:15 a.m. on Monday in the wooded area near…

GOP Business Owner Michels Running For Wisconsin Governor

April 25, 2022

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Republican business owner Tim Michels is entering the Republican primary for Wisconsin governor. Michels comes late to an increasingly crowded field but has the personal wealth to back his campaign. Michels filed paperwork Friday to run. He joins former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, former U.S. Marine Kevin Nicholson and state Rep. Tim Ramthun in the race…

Morning Update 4-25-22

April 25, 2022

Dan Hanger,

Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Hoops Brewing Owner Dave Hoops Tapped To Judge World Beer Cup

April 25, 2022

Dan Hanger, Bret Holland,

DULUTH, Minn. – Veteran Duluth brewer Dave Hoops, who owns Hoops Brewing Company in Canal Park, is getting his palate ready as one of only 200 people chosen from around the world to judge the World Beer Cup in Minneapolis next month. It’s the most prestigious beer competition in the world. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger caught up with Dave to…

Community Comes Together Outside Barry Family House for Vigil in Memory

Friends and family members, city officials, police officers, and more came together to hang Christmas lights on the home on East 12th Street.

April 24, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- At least 200 people coming out for a vigil outside the home of the Barry’s, to bring some light to a community darkened by the tragic murder of the two parents, their two little girls, and their family dog “It’s heartwarming to see the outpouring of support of people putting their Christmas lights on their houses in remembrance…

Two Harbors Community Radio Boosting Broadcast from Low-Power to Full-Power

Back in March, the FCC granted Two Harbors Community Radio a noncommercial educational full-power radio station construction permit.

April 24, 2022

Arman Rahman,

TWO HARBORS, Minn.- One of the only local radio stations on the North Shore, KTWH in Two Harbors, just got an FCC permit to boost their broadcasting power to bring local programs to more spots on the north shore. Soon the little radio studio in the harbor landing building broadcasting to just the immediate Two Harbors area will now expand…

Cedar Stone and Sauna Helps Customs Relax, De-Stress

The traditional nordic sauna is inspired from Duluth's Finnish history. It's an indoor wood-fired sauna that runs between 180-200 degrees in the hot room, guiding customers through a hot, cold, rest and rehydrate process.

April 24, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – A popular way to de-stress and stay hot in the Northland winter is back in Cedar and Stone Sauna in Canal Park. The traditional nordic sauna is inspired from Duluth’s Finnish history. It’s an indoor wood-fired sauna that runs between 180-200 degrees in the hot room, guiding customers through a hot, cold, rest and rehydrate process. “Throughout…

Walz Calls For Deals, Seeks To Mend Fences In Fourth State Of The State

April 24, 2022

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, delivering his first State of the State speech inside the Capitol since 2019, called on lawmakers to unite in the final four weeks of the legislative session. In Walz’s 55-minute speech, he urged the divided Legislature to move forward on his stalled agenda, while acknowledging that much of it is…

In-Motion Therapy Opens New Location

April 24, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — In Motion Therapy is a physical therapy center, that has been around for about 15 years, and they are opening the doors of a new location. Maintaining the brand and quality of their one on one services as well as being more accessible to more parts of the community is the priority of this new spot. New…

Missing Proctor Man Found Dead Near His Apartment Building

April 24, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

PROCTOR, Minn. — A 79-year-old Proctor man who had gone missing has been found dead, according to the Proctor Police Department. “Ace” Harvey Dilly was found dead on Friday afternoon near the Hillside Garden Apartments where he lived. He had last been seen on April 4th at the apartment complex. His cause of death is being investigated by the Midwest…

Wisconsin Cross Country, Track Runner Sarah Shulze Dies

April 24, 2022

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Sarah Shulze, a runner on the University of Wisconsin’s track and cross country teams, has died. She was 21. Shulze’s family announced on April 15 that she had died two days earlier, and gave the cause of death. “Sarah took her own life,” the family said. “Balancing athletics, academics and the demands of everyday life overwhelmed her…

Disney Government Dissolution Bill Signed By DeSantis

April 24, 2022

The Associated Press,

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Friday to dissolve the private government Walt Disney World controls on its property in the state, punishing the entertainment giant for opposing a new law that critics call “Don’t Say Gay.” The move is expected to have huge tax implications for Disney and further sour the relationship between the…

Community, Friends Decorate Barry Family House in Lights for Vigil Sunday

One of the main organizers, Thor Pakosz, was friends with the family for 5 years and even spent Easter with them.

April 23, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Lights were strung on and around the Barry family house on East 12th Street Saturday, as the Duluth community prepares to come together to remember the mother, father, and two young daughters killed by the family’s nephew Wednesday. A group of community members and those that knew the family spent the chilly rainy afternoon hanging Christmas lights, and…

33rd Annual Fitgers 5K Brings Out Eager Runners Despite Gloomy Weather

April 23, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Less than ideal conditions for a race on Saturday morning, but it’s Duluth — it’s what people do. More than 800 people came out for the 33rd annual Fitgers 5k. The running community in Duluth is always active rain or shine, and it shows in the hundreds who run multiple grandma’s marathon races throughout the year. The Fitger’s…

Free Landfill Days in Superior Helps Keep Garbage Where It Belongs

April 23, 2022

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The City of Superior held an event Saturday to make sure it all stays where it belongs in the landfill. Free Landfill Days are this Saturday and the next. Items accepted for free at the site on Moccasin Mike Road include around the house garbage, brush, 4 tires per household, and grass clippings and leaves. Mattresses and box…

Lester River Race Marks Unofficial Open to Whitewater Kayak Season in Northern MN

April 23, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Lester River Race happens during the spring thaw challenging expert paddlers from the Midwest to help kick start the white-water kayaking season. The date of this year’s race has been up in the air this past month with organizers waiting for perfectly thawed conditions. After the snow melts, it’s much easier to avoid rocks when flying…

Through Rain, Cold 50 Volunteers Push On Picking Up Trash Along Lakewalk

April 23, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- At Lester River Saturday morning, more than 50 lakewalk-lovers gathered once again to celebrate earth day picking up around 20 bags of trash along the lakewalk through Brighton Beach. Organizers with friends of the lakewalk said the weather’s nothing when it comes to taking care of the planet. “Right now it started to pour and people are still…

Gardening Guidance at Depot’s Spring Gardening Extravaganza

April 23, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Another environment-loving event over at the Depot Saturday provided some gardening guidance and also promoted support for the people of Ukraine. The St. Louis County Extension hosted their Spring Gardening Extravaganza at the depot for the first time. About 150 people showed up to check out displays and presentations on growing all types of fruits and warm-season veggies,…

15th Annual Bike Swap Weekend at Continental Ski and Bike

April 23, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — It’s the 15th year of the annual continental bike swap as they help out with your spring cleaning and get ready for the prime riding months. Every year, Continental Bike and Ski hold this bike swap encouraging people to donate old or unused bikes, or come down to get a new one. They blocked the street off…

Public Works Crews Responding to Road Washouts in Northern St. Louis County

With the continuing rain forecast this weekend, Boder said, more washouts are likely.

April 23, 2022

Arman Rahman,

County Road 65 is temporarily closed approximately 1.2 miles west of State Highway 73 due to a culvert washout. Repairs are expected to be done next week. ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn.- St. Louis County Public Works crews closed parts of several roads in the Northern part of the county, due to excessive rain and snowmelt Saturday. According to Public Works…

Local Grief Resources Assisting Community Post Murder-Suicide

April 22, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — While the tragic loss of the Barry family and their dog have weighed heavy on friends and family, they were also traumatizing to the officers who responded. Local mental health experts say it’s important anyone effected knows, and utilizes, the support services available to them. Events like this don’t happen often in Duluth, and it can leave…

Friends of the Lakewalk Gear Up for Annual Earth Day Cleanup

April 22, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — In honor of Earth Day the communities beloved Lakewalk is getting a cleaning tomorrow morning. Volunteers with friends of the Lakewalk will be meeting on Saturday morning at 9:30 at the Lester River Bridge for the Lakewalk cleanup. The biggest issue is the trash that has built up through the last year, and through the winter so…

‘Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure’ At DECC This Weekend

April 22, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Very important pups are invited to the DECC this weekend for “Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure.” It involves the discovery of a secret pirate treasure map. And the Paw Patrol is on the hunt. “Paw Patrol Live” is that first introduction to live theatre and is described as a rock concert for kids. The performers…

BCA Identifies Man Shot, Officers Involved in Fatal Shooting in Chisholm

Authorities were looking for Michael Johnson, 38, of Chisholm, who had multiple felony charges out of Morrison County.

April 22, 2022

Arman Rahman,

CHISHOLM, Minn.- The man killed in Chisholm and the officers who allegedly shot him have been identified by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. According to a spokesperson with the BCA, authorities were looking for Michael Johnson, 38, of Chisholm, who had multiple felony charges out of Morrison County. A deputy located his car outside the home on Central Avenue…

AICHO Developing 60-Unit Mixed Income Apartment Complex

April 22, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – The American Indian Community Housing Organization also known as AICHO, is in the process of creating a 60 unit mixed-income apartment complex. Through a partnership with BlueLine Development Inc and BeauxSimone, a property in the Morgan Park neighborhood has been secured. The complex will be set up for households making 30 to 50 percent of area median…

The Garden Wedding and Event Center to Hold Grand Opening Next Week

April 22, 2022

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, MN – After being the Grandma’s Sports Garden Bar and Grill for years, Grandma’s Restaurant Company made the decision during Covid lockdowns to transform the space into The Garden Wedding and Event Center. The venue will now be host to weddings, class reunions, corporate gatherings, trade shows and the like. It is a drastic change from what it used…

Recently Retired Ship Captain Recalls Time Out on the Great Lakes

April 22, 2022

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, MN – With the new shipping season now getting back underway, we caught up with a recently retired captain who spent nearly 45 years out on the Great Lakes. Raymond Sheldon was captain of the Joseph L. Block for nearly three decades shipping raw materials such as iron ore and limestone between the Twin Ports and the North Shore. …

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar Visits Coast Guard Cutter SPAR

The ship arrived in the Port of Duluth-Superior at the end of March.

April 22, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar celebrated the arrival of the new Coast Guard Ice Cutter in one of a few stops in Northern Minnesota. Klobuchar boarded and toured the new U.S. Coast Guard Cutter named “SPAR”. The ship arrived in the Port of Duluth-Superior at the end of March. This comes after Klobuchar announced $19 million in federal…

St. Luke’s Volunteers Recognized During Volunteer Appreciation Week

One of those acknowledged, Carole Newkumet, has been volunteering in the surgical waiting area of St. Luke's for two years after spending more than two decades working there.

April 22, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Volunteers are getting recognized at St. Luke’s as volunteer appreciation week comes to a close. One of those acknowledged, Carole Newkumet, has been volunteering in the surgical waiting area of St. Luke’s for two years. This is after she worked in the surgery unit for over two decades. While she was looking for something to do in…

Three Shot in Washington, D.C., Police Search for Suspect

Police Say At Least 3 Shot, 'Active Threat' in Northwest D.C.

April 22, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – Police and federal agents swarmed into a northwest Washington neighborhood on Friday after at least three people were shot in a flurry of gunfire. City officials warned people to stay inside because of an “active threat” as dozens of officers in tactical gear were searching for the suspect. The law enforcement officers responded to the scene in…

Barry Family Vigil Being Held Sunday

April 22, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Family and friends of the Barry family will remember their loved ones with a vigil this weekend. This vigil is being held Sunday at 8 o’clock for anyone who wants to come together to remember and mourn the Barry’s, and their family dog. The family of 4 loved Christmas, and Christmas lights so much, the home will…

Duluth Police Officer Found Not Guilty of Shooting Unarmed Man Through Apartment Door in 2020

Leibfried was found not guilty of second-degree assault and intentional discharge of a firearm

April 22, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- A St. Louis County jury found Duluth Police Officer Tyler Leibfried not guilty of second-degree assault and intentional discharge of a firearm Friday, regarding an incident in September 2020 when he shot unarmed Jared Fyle through the closed door of his apartment. According to a representative of the St. Louis County Attorney’s office, they do not agree with…

Midday Update 4-22-22

April 22, 2022

KQDS Staff,

Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Live Interview: WLSSD Talks Recycling, Reducing, Reusing On Earth Day

April 22, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – AJ Axtell, environmental program coordinator at the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD), stopped by the 8 a.m. hour of FOX 21’s morning show to talk about ways to be better to the planet. Click the video for Axtell’s chat with Dan Hanger and Ken Slama, and see some information below. “Earth Day is an opportunity to…

Duluth Police Confirm Bodies Found In East Hillside Home Were Result Of Murder-Suicide

April 21, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Police confirmed on Thursday that the five bodies found in an East Hillside home on Wednesday were the result of a murder-suicide committed by Brandon Taylor Cole-Skogstad, age 29. The victims are Sean Christopher Barry, age 47, Riana Lou Barry, age 44, Shiway Elizabeth Barry, age 12, and Sadie Lucille Barry, age 9, who are all…

Verified GoFundMe Created For Funeral Expenses Of Duluth Murder-Suicide Victims

April 21, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — If you would like to support the loved ones of the family that was killed in a murder-suicide in Duluth on Wednesday, a GoFundMe has started where you can donate. FOX21 has confirmed that this GoFundMe is legitimate and was set up through two of the family’s friends. The description says that with this sudden tragedy, donations…

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ISD 709 Releases Statement After Two Former Students Killed In Murder-Suicide

April 21, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Public Schools superintendent, John Magas, released a statement following the deaths of two young girls who were killed in a murder-suicide on Wednesday. 12-year-old Shiway Barry and 9-year-old Sadie Barry were two of the four victims in the tragedy. It is unclear which school or schools they attended. “The Duluth community was struck by a…

City Leaders, Neighbors React to Murder-Suicide in East Hillside

It started during the late morning on Wednesday when Hermantown police went to do a welfare check on 29 year old Brandon Taylor Cole-Skogstad at his home in the city, but they couldn't find him.

April 21, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — There’s a very somber feeling on East 12th Street the day following the incident that has now been confirmed a murder suicide. Duluth police Chief Mike Tusken spoke out on Thursday with details regarding the tragic discovery, along with how painful it is for the whole community. “We all certainly are mourning with, and expressing our condolences…

Kirby Commencements Continue at UMD

April 21, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – Some UMD students planning to graduate next month are taking advantage of a program this week that gives them a more personal send off. The Kirby Commencement allows students to get their pictures taken with their cap, gown, and diploma cover as if they were on stage during a commencement ceremony. They also get the chance to meet…

Duluth Public Schools Begins New Strategic Plan Process

April 21, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School District is ready to begin the process to create a new comprehensive strategic plan. Superintendent John Magas says they hired TeamWorks International to assist them. The approach they are taking is known as ‘schoolroom to boardroom’. “This process focuses more on first assessing on our current reality,” says Magas. “What is our history? What are…

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The funding allows students to continue testing technology used by ships to remove species like zebra mussels and sea lampreys from ballast water.

Hairball combines both rock & roll hits with the classic costumes to capture the essence of the original artists.

The building is located on the corner of West First Street.

Clyde Iron Works hosts Criminal Justice Summit.

Friends and family members, city officials, police officers, and more came together to hang Christmas lights on the home on East 12th Street.

Back in March, the FCC granted Two Harbors Community Radio a noncommercial educational full-power radio station construction permit.

The traditional nordic sauna is inspired from Duluth's Finnish history. It's an indoor wood-fired sauna that runs between 180-200 degrees in the hot room, guiding customers through a hot, cold, rest and rehydrate process.

One of the main organizers, Thor Pakosz, was friends with the family for 5 years and even spent Easter with them.

With the continuing rain forecast this weekend, Boder said, more washouts are likely.

Authorities were looking for Michael Johnson, 38, of Chisholm, who had multiple felony charges out of Morrison County.

The ship arrived in the Port of Duluth-Superior at the end of March.

One of those acknowledged, Carole Newkumet, has been volunteering in the surgical waiting area of St. Luke's for two years after spending more than two decades working there.

Police Say At Least 3 Shot, 'Active Threat' in Northwest D.C.

Leibfried was found not guilty of second-degree assault and intentional discharge of a firearm

It started during the late morning on Wednesday when Hermantown police went to do a welfare check on 29 year old Brandon Taylor Cole-Skogstad at his home in the city, but they couldn't find him.

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