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Two Teens Missing in Duluth

Police Said They Were Last Seen in Canal Park Area

February 5, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Police Department needs the public’s help in locating two 15-year-old’s who were last seen in the Canal Park area together at about 3 p.m. Saturday. The police are now reporting that they are runaways. Originally three were missing in the group, but one has been found safe. Audrey Nash, is Caucasian and is five-feet, four-inches tall and…

Nikki’s Notebook: UMD Bonding Request

Nikki's Notebook: UMD Bonding Request

February 4, 2018

Nikki Davidson,

Categories: News, This Week in Education Tags: nikki’s notebook, UMD, UWS

GoFundMe Page Set Up For Family Who Lost Mother In Car Crash

February 4, 2018

Dan Hanger,

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family of a 4-year-old boy who lost his mother in a recent car accident. Natalie Alvar, 33, was killed when her car went over the center line and hit a logging truck near the intersection of Arnold and Normanna roads in Gnesen Township. The head-on crash critically injured her son,…

Structure Fire In Duluth Causes Thousands In Damages

February 4, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – A $300,000 home is destroyed by fire in rural Duluth and a cause is under investigation. The fire was intense taking up nearly 100 percent of the structure when firefighters arrived on scene shortly after 10 a.m. Sunday morning. You’re looking at cell phone video of the house fire taken by a neighbor on the 1700 block of Hegberg Road in Duluth, just outside of Two Harbors. “First arriving on scene said heavy smoke, heavy fire, fully…

Eastridge Community Church Celebrates Winter With Fire & Ice Bowl Festival

The event was free for the community.

February 4, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Eastridge Community Church in Duluth is also embracing the cold. Its 8th Annual Fire and Ice Bowl Winter Festival brought the community out. Kids were outside sledding down the hills and enjoying the cold weather. This year might be the coldest temperatures the festival has had. Organizers had to move the hill because there wasn’t as much…

Former Vikings Players Watch the Super Bowl in Duluth

Pier B Resort Hosted Five Former Vikings as They Watched the Game with Fans

February 4, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Some Vikings legends were in Duluth Sunday night watching the big game with some of their fans. Pier B Resort hosted former Vikings players Tommy Kramer, Robert Tate, Keith Millard, and Henry Thomas. The players met with fans and signed autographs, then sat back and watched the Super Bowl with some of their Duluth faithful. “These people…

Football Fans Watch Super Bowl LII in Duluth

Northland Fans Cheered for the Patriots and Eagles in the Big Game

February 4, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers may not have made it to the Super Bowl this year, but Northlanders were out at Grandma’s Sports Garden in Duluth enjoying the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots. FOX 21 spoke to Patriots fan Colton Sanders while he cheered his team on during their Super Bowl…

Bent Paddle Brewing Company Releases New Symphony-Inspired Beer

DSSO Music Director Dirk Meyer also helped brew the beer.

February 3, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Bent Paddle Brewing Company released a brand new beer. The brewery collaborated with the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra (DSSO). They created the DüsselDirk named after Dirk Meyer, the music director at the (DSSO). The special brew took a little over a month to make. “This is the first time it’s been on and we’ll also be at…

Families Come Out For Father Daughter Ball

The Father Daughter Ball was sponsored by Christ Lutheran Church.

February 3, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – It was a special evening for families at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC). Daughters were dressed in their very best and fathers looked the part for the 22nd Annual Father Daughter Ball. This year was a Paris theme. Organizers say this event lets the girls see a different side of their dad with dinner and dancing….

Young Snowmobile Racers Hit the Tracks At Pike Lake

The next race will be at Fish Lake on Feb. 17

February 3, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. -On your mark, get set, go! Young racers from the kids championship power racing organization were out on Pike Lake earlier competing in snowmobile ice races. Kids as young as four years old were out on Pike Lake but this competition proves that there’s more to racing than winning. Watch out! These snowmobiles can go anywhere from 15…

Northlanders Brave the Cold For Beginner Ski Lessons

Events for Winter Trails Day are free.

February 3, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Some people here loving that winter weather. Those who wanted to take a beginner’s course in skiing were at Spirit Mountain. About 40 people braved the cold to learn the basics of skiing in just under an hour. There were some beginners there and others who hadn’t skied since they were younger. “It’s fantastic on a cold day it’s…

State Higher Education Commissioner Visits UMD For Proposed Bonding Projects Tour

The Duluth Campus Share of the Total Request is Under $18 Million.

February 2, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Gov. Dayton’s proposed bonding bill for the next session includes $28 million for University Minnesota Duluth (UMD). The state’s higher education commissioner was on the UMD campus to see where some of the funding would go if the proposed bonding request is approved. Some of the money UMD is asking for would be reinvested into facilities for research, outreach and education…

Cold Front Celebration Brings Excitement to Canal Park

The weekend event is just the start of a month long celebration.

February 2, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Along with the cold, winter brings plenty of activities perfect to spend time doing in Duluth. This weekend Canal Park is kicking off the first ever Cold Front Celebration motivating everyone to get outside. It’s no secret tourists love Canal Park but the city of Duluth wants residents to get outside and take back the popular destination. “We’re…

Evening Update: 2-2-2018

A look at the latest local news and weather forecast

February 2, 2018

Site Staff,

Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: News

Six More Weeks of Winter in the Northland

Punxsutawney Phil Also Sees Six More Weeks of Winter

February 2, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-This winter has a been a bitter one with temperatures hovering at zero for much of it, and you can expect to see a little more of it. Today, two rabbits at the Lake Superior Zoo named Beatrix and Lorraine cast their shadow indicating six more weeks of winter. The zoo said the rabbits were used because they display…

It’s Wear Red Day

The Day is Used to Raise Awareness Among Women for Their Heart Disease Risk

February 2, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-You may see more woman wearing red today. That’s because it’s the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day. The day helps raise awareness and advocate for more research for women’s heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the U.S. “It starts a conversation about what are the risk factors for heart disease…

Get Ready For Winter Trails Day

Other activities for Winter Trails Day include an animal track guided snowshoe hike and orienteering lessons.

February 2, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – If the Cold Front Festival isn’t enough fun for you, a Winter Trails Day is happening Feb. 3 on the Nordic Ski Trails at Spirit Mountain. It’s part of a national event full of free lessons, rental equipment and day passes to get people into activities like cross country skiing. New this year at Spirit Mountain is a spirit hiking…

Lake Superior College Students Open Free Dental Hygiene Clinic

The clinic was open from 9 a.m until 4 p.m.

February 2, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Feb. 2 is known as Give Kids A Smile Day. It’s when dental services are provided to children under the age of 18 for free in many places across the country. Sixteen of Lake Superior College’s dental hygiene students along with eight local dentists made it happen in Duluth. The clinic offered cleanings, x–rays and dental hygiene…

Watch: “Behind the Curtain”

A Look Inside the NorShor

February 2, 2018

KQDS Staff,

Duluth, Minn. – The long awaited renovation of the historic NorShor Theatre in Duluth is now complete. The first performances there in many years are happening now. We look back at the unique history of this downtown landmark and reveal how several organizations returned this artistic treasure to its former glory. Reporter Brett Scott and photojournalist Adam Jagunich take you…

Two Brothers Arrested in Dollar General Robbery in Deer River

Incident Occurred Wednesday

February 2, 2018

Site Staff,

DEER RIVER, Minn.-Two brothers have been arrested for allegedly robbing a Dollar General Store in Deer River Wednesday. Norman Wayne Cutbank III, 22, of Duluth and Montana Oshki Ayaabe Cutbank, 18, of Cass Lake, are charged with one count of aggravated robbery in the first degree. According to the criminal complaint: “The employees stated that the one of the suspects…

Bent Paddle Brewing Company Releasing DüsselDirk Altbier

DSSO Music Director gets a beer named for him

February 2, 2018

KQDS Staff,

DSSO Music Director Dirk Meyer smiles proudly with a pint of DüsselDirk, Bent Paddle’s latest creation named for the “Maestro.”Duluth, Minn. – Bent Paddle Brewing’s latest collaboration may have you singing their praises. The brewing company has teamed up with the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra to create a Düsseldorf Altbier, which they named DüsselDirk, after the DSSO music director, Dirk…

Woman Who Cut Baby From Neighbor Gets Life Term

Crime Left 22-Year-Old Savanna Greywind Dead

February 2, 2018

The Associated Press,

FARGO, N.D.-A North Dakota woman who admitted killing a pregnant neighbor and cutting the baby from the womb while the mother was still alive has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Brooke Crews pleaded guilty in December to conspiracy to commit kidnapping, conspiracy to commit murder and lying to law officers in the August death…

Cook County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes K-9 Deputy

"I feel like he chose me" - Paul Spry, Cook County Sheriff's Deputy

February 2, 2018

KQDS Staff,

Deputy Paul Spry and K-9 Deputy Eddy (Photo: Cook County Sheriff’s Office)Grand Marais, Minn. – The newest member of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the Law Enforcement Center this week. Meet Eddy, a one-year-old German Shepherd from Slovakia. Eddy was secured through Performance Kennels, Inc. in Buffalo, MN, who specializes in top-quality law enforcement working dogs. K-9 training…

Best Buy Shares Tips for Creating Optimal Super Bowl Experience

February 2, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

Best Buy has created a Tech Zone at the Mall of America. Former NFL Star Linebacker for the Minneapolis Vikings Ben Leber and Best Buy’s Geek Squad Chief Inspector Nate Bauer told FOX 21 about the best tech available, tips, and deals relating to the “Big Game on Super Sunday”. For more information, head to www.bestbuy.com. Categories: Business, Community, Entertainment,…

Local Brewer Gives Food and Beer Pairing Tips for Super Bowl Parties

Hoops Brewing Visits FOX 21

February 2, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s nearly time to prepare Super Bowl snacks and beer for a party celebrating the big game. Dave Hoops, Owner of Hoops Brewing, stopped by FOX 21 to lend his expertise on the subject. “Number one I’m going to say drink some water, but number two, if you’re going to have a party you want to have…

Staying Connected to Super Bowl 52 Through Technology

February 2, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Super Bowl 52 is just days away and the tickets are pretty pricey, so if you’re staying home to watch the big game Verizon Wireless is helping you do that. Solutions Specialist Tayler Miller says a Google Home is great for folks who are hosting Super Bowl parties. She says having a Google Home will help during…

Memo on Russian Probe Declassified

February 2, 2018

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, D.C.-The White House says it has declassified a GOP-authored memo on the Russia probe. That clears the way for the House Intelligence Committee to release the document, which is based on classified information and alleges the FBI abused U.S. government surveillance powers in its investigation into Russian election interference. Principal Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah says President Donald Trump…

Program Seeks to Measure Success of Great Lakes Protections

Part of Program Aimed at Protecting Drinking Water

February 2, 2018

The Associated Press,

ANN ARBOR, Mich.-A program intended to monitor the effectiveness of Great Lakes protection efforts has established goals and ways to measure progress toward achieving them. The Blue Accounting Initiative grew out of a 2013 conference of governors and premiers from the region’s states and Canadian provinces. They agreed a system was needed to determine whether the billions of dollars devoted…

Scaling the Ice with Duluth Climbers Coalition

Active Adventures: Ice Climbing

February 2, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Active Adventures the FOX 21 morning crew visited Duluth’s newest city park. Quarry Park is a secluded haven for climbing enthusiasts. Athletes with the Duluth Climbers Association can often be found on the rocks. Some of these climbers taught FOX 21’s William Seay about ice climbing. Board Member of Duluth Climbers Coalition Dave Pagel…

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. Details Growth In 2017 State of the Company

February 1, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

EVELETH, Minn. – Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is starting 2018 with a goal of bringing more jobs to the Iron Range and to continue expanding operations. That was the talk of Cliffs’ 2017 State of the Company event in Eveleth. From the number of new jobs Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. brought to Minnesota to its financial performance, 2017 was a memorable year for the company. The Eveleth Auditorium was a…

It’s Finally Girl Scout Cookie Season

Girl Scouts are the largest female lead business in the world.

February 1, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- The second most purchased cookies in the United States are available this Saturday. The cookies are sold by the largest female lead business in the world, it’s Girl Scout cookies. Thursday the Girl Scouts received over 5,000 boxes of cookies and this shipment is just the kick off of the season. People around the country stock up on these…

Locally Sourced Meals Help Fund Duluth Gardens

The annual Art of Food is a packed fundraiser every year.

February 1, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Over 100 people gathered enjoying a unique meal, made completely of locally sourced vegetables with means to grow more in the Northland. The Duluth Community Garden Program teamed up with the Arrowhead Professional Chef Association creating locally sourced meals to raise money for local gardens. The annual Art of Local Food fundraiser helps the Duluth Community Garden Program…

Crews Continue Through Cold in Aerial Lift Bridge Construction

Officials say construction is right on schedule.

February 1, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- This cold weather is not stopping workers on the Aerial Lift Bridge. This is the first time in 60 years the deck of the bridge is being replaced. As of Thursday the aerial lift bridge has traffic down to one lane. Officials say the construction is right on schedule. Work on the west side is almost complete. Projects…

Historic NorShor Theatre Officially Open

Downtown Duluth is beaming with excitement for the long awaited Theatre.

February 1, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- The wait is finally over the 1910 NorShor Theatre is open for business with actors on stage Thursday night performing to a sold out audience of roughly 700 people. “Are you kidding this is the biggest thing that has happened in our town since I don’t know when,” Duluth Playhouse Executive Director Christine Gradl Seitz said. “I mean lets think…

Victims Identified in Logging Truck-Car Collision

Incident Happened Near Intersection of Arnold and Normanna Roads

February 1, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-A a 33-year-old woman was killed at about 3 p.m. yesterday when she drove over the center line near the intersection of Arnold and Normanna Roads north of Duluth, and crashed head-on with a logging truck. The woman, who was ejected from her vehicle, has been identified as Natalie Alvar. Her 4-year-old son Race Klassen had to be extricated and…

Duluth Holds Inaugural Cold Front Celebration

The weekend celebration also includes more than 40 attractions, events and deals around town.

February 1, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – What better way to embrace these chilly temperatures than with a celebration? Duluth’s largest coffee break took place at Lake Place Park as part of the first ever Cold Front Festival. It was hosted by the Greater Downtown Council and Duluth Coffee Company provided the hot coffee. Donations were also collected to help pay for restoring the…

Cloquet Man Transforms Into Stormtrooper

It takes about 15 minutes to look the part.

February 1, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

CLOQUET, Minn. – If you ever need a Stormtrooper to show up, one Cloquet man is up for the task. Well that’s one way to make an entrance. Once a week Leon Areseneau sports his Stormtrooper costume and entertains at weddings and charity events. He says birthday parties are the most popular requests and those feature a lightsaber battle. Arseneau has been doing this for a year, because he’s always…

Evening Update: 2-1-2018

A look at the latest local news and weather forecast

February 1, 2018

Site Staff,

Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: News

Most of UMD Coaches’ Lawsuit Thrown Out

Coach Shannon Miller Will Have Trial in Duluth March 6

February 1, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-A lawsuit brought against UMD by three different female coaches has had most of it dismissed by a federal judge. Coaches Shannon Miller (hockey), Jen Banford (softball), and Annette Wiles (women’s basketball), claimed they were discriminated against back in 2014, due to their sexual orientation and their gender. Miller said her contract wasn’t renewed due to her being a…

Search Begins for New Executive Director at Duluth Seaway Port Authority

CFO Kevin Beardsley Appointed as Interim Director

February 1, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Seaway Port Authority director’s Vanta Coda’s will resign effective Feb. 9. They have appointed the organization’s CFO, Kevin Beardsley, as interim executive director while the search for a successor gets under way. Coda, who became the Port Authority’s chief executive on Oct. 1, 2013, achieved some milestones in his time at the Port Authority, including completion of…

Suspect in LA School Shooting Believed to be 12 Year Old Girl

Two students were shot and wounded

February 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

Photo: Damian DovarganesLOS ANGELES (AP) — Two students were shot and wounded, one critically, inside a Los Angeles middle school classroom Thursday morning and police arrested a female student believed to be 12 years old, authorities said. A 15-year-old boy hit in the head was transported to a trauma center in critical but stable condition, according to fire department spokesman…

Armed Robbery Suspects Wanted in Deer River

It's Believed Two Men Robbed Dollar General in Deer River

February 1, 2018

Site Staff,

DEER RIVER, Minn.-The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two suspects allegedly involved in an armed robbery at the Dollar General in Deer River last night. It happened at about 8:30 p.m. at 307 Main Ave. W. The sheriff’s office needs your help in identifying two men in that area at that time, who may be involved in the…

Trump Will Clear Way for Publication of Classified Memo

Democrats say the memeo was "cherry-picked" and lacks context

February 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo)WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will clear the way for the publication of a controversial Republican-authored memo, White House officials said, despite objections from the FBI. The memo, prepared by Republicans on the House intelligence committee, is said to allege FBI misconduct in its investigation of potential ties between Russia and Trump’s 2016 campaign. Trump’s own Justice Department…

GOP Train Crash Latest : Drivers Say Railroad Crossing Seemed to Malfunction

One Person Killed in Incident

February 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

(Zack Wajsgrasu/The Daily Progress via AP)CROZET, Va.-Drivers who regularly pass over a Virginia railroad crossing where a train carrying Republican lawmakers slammed into a garbage truck say the crossing arms appeared to be malfunctioning the day before the deadly crash. Jane Rogers told The Associated Press on Thursday that she crosses the intersection almost every day. She says she got…

Construction Time-Lapse of US Bank Stadium for Super Bowl LII

Get an insiders look at the construction process of US Bank Stadium

February 1, 2018

KQDS Staff,

(Photo Courtesy: EarthCam)Minneapolis, Minn. – On Sunday, February 4, the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles will face-off at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis for the biggest game of the year. EarthCam is helping football fans get excited for this epic game by sharing its broadcast-quality construction time-lapse movie for the host stadium. Showcasing 32 months of progress, viewers can…

Companies Exploit Marijuana Law Loophole

Buy a Shirt, Get Pot "Gift"

February 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Steven Senne) BOSTON (AP) — That ordinary bottle of juice delivered to your doorstep will set you back at least $55. But the bag of marijuana that comes with it? On the house. Retail marijuana stores are months away from opening in Massachusetts, but some companies have been quietly operating for more than a year, selling and delivering marijuana…

Wise Fool Theater Presents Of Mice and Men

Local Actors Bring Classic Story to Stage

February 1, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Wise Fool Theater is starting up its performance season for the new year and they’re starting things off with a classic story. The theater will be performing Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. The tale follows two migrant workers in 1930s America who are trying to find a better life for themselves. Shows run February 2-4,…

Moguls Grille and Tap Room Bakes Swedish Crispbread Ahead of Hygge Dinner

Cooking Connection: Knackebrod (Swedish Crispbread)

February 1, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

LUTSEN, Minn. – Moguls Grille and Tap Room is taking advantage of Scandinavian culture throughout the Northland. Next week, they’re hosting a Hygge dinner celebrating Scandinavian comfort foods. This will be a five-course dinner with cocktails and live jazz music. The dinner is being held on February 8, at 6:00 p.m. For more information on the event head to caribouhighlands.com/moguls-grille/….

Cloquet Schools Placed on Lockdown Earlier Today

Person of Interest Located Off School Grounds

February 1, 2018

Site Staff,

CLOQUET, Minn.-The Cloquet Area Alternative Education Program and Garfield School were placed on lockdown at 9:15 a.m. today, but was later cleared. The event involved a student making a threat to another student. The school was then placed on lockdown while the police looked for the individual, who was later found off school grounds. There are no further concerns regarding…

State Asks for $43M to Fix License Plate System

Nearly $100 Million Needed for Licensing Project

February 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn.-State officials say they need another $43 million to fix the new license plate and tab registration system after its rocky rollout. The system dubbed MNLARS was already years behind schedule and nearly twice its original $48 million budget when it launched this summer. But problems with the mainframe have caused delays in delivering license tabs and titles…