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Minnesota House Plans Vote on Bill to End Health Care Exchange

April 7, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The House plans to take up a $14.3 billion social services bill that would end the state’s health care exchange and send Minnesota residents to the federal marketplace instead. The bill to be heard Friday increases spending by nearly $2 billion compared to the last two years. But that increase wouldn’t keep pace with rising…

UPDATE: Driver Charged in London Road Incident

Responding officers on the the scene suspected the driver of the SUV was impaired

April 7, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police and other responding agencies diverted traffic from the intersection of London Road and 40th Avenue East in front of Ecumen Lakeshore on the afternoon of Tuesday April 4. According to authorities, around 12:40 p.m. a SUV driven by 49-year-old Theresa Katzmark of Superior, Wisconsin, struck pedestrian, 62-year-old Donna Estrem of Duluth. The SUV was traveling…

Wisconsin Republicans Praise US Missile Strike on Syria

April 7, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin Republicans are praising President Donald Trump’s missile strike against Syria. House Speaker Paul Ryan calls the action “appropriate and just.” Senator Ron Johnson calls the U.S. strike a “swift and appropriate action.” And Rep. Mike Gallagher says he also supports the strike as a “clear signal that the United States will not stand idly by…

Senate Confirms Trump Pick Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court

The Senate voted 54-45 in favor of Gorsuch

April 7, 2017

The Associated Press,

Neil Gorsuch speaks at his nomination hearing to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 on Capitol Hill in Washignton. (Lauren Victoria Burke for The Denver Post) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Neil Gorsuch to become the newest associate justice on the Supreme Court Friday, elevating Donald Trump’s nominee following a…

House Votes to Allow Line 3 Pipeline to Bypass Regulation

April 7, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Republican lawmakers have approved an amendment that would let Enbridge Energy bypass the Public Utilities Commission and build a replacement for its aging Line 3 oil pipeline. It passed largely along party lines Thursday by a vote of 75-57. Republican Rep. Pat Garofalo of Farmington amended his jobs and energy bill to allow Enbridge to…

4 Dead, 1 Injured in St. Paul Shooting, Toddler Found Before AMBER Alert Issued

FOX 9 - KMSP

April 7, 2017

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) – Four people are dead and one person was seriously injured during a shooting in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood in St. Paul, Minnesota early Friday morning. A toddler was also taken, but officers and a K9 safely recovered the girl as police were in the process of preparing an AMBER Alert. The shooting took place around 1…

Body Recovered from Bob Lake in Carlton County

April 7, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. – Authorities from the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office received a report on April 6 just after 6 p.m. of a missing 67-year-old male from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, who had not been in contact with his family for a period of time. The male, Steven Tickle, was known to be at a family property around the Bob Lake…

UMD Theater Presents Disney Classic

The Litte Mermaid

April 7, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – A classic Disney tale will soon be coming to life at the University of Minnesota – Duluth. UMD Theater is presenting The Little Mermaid. The actors playing the main roles, Amelia Barr as Ariel and Ryan Haff as Prince Eric, visited FOX 21 this morning. Both Barr and Haff say the musical is very similar to the…

Unique Machines Work Core Muscles

Active Adventures: Xcel Xercise

April 7, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Active Adventures, core muscles were the focus of the workout. Xcel Xercise offers the opportunity to use machines not found at any other gym in Duluth. Karen Anderson showed FOX 21’s William Seay the ropes. Xcel Xercise is located at 5324 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55804. They can be reached at (218) 525-4808. For more information,…

Empty Bowl Event Supports Artists and Feeds Hungry

April 7, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Next week Northlanders will have a chance to feed the hungry and support local artists at the same time. The annual Sea of Bowls and Empty Bowl events are taking. Proceeds go to Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank. The Sea of Bowls is an Empty Bowl preview happening Monday, April 10 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the…

Supporting Bulldog Hockey Players Throughout the Years

Meeting the Moms of the UMD Bulldogs

April 7, 2017

Adrienne Robbins,

CHICAGO – Playing in the Frozen Four is something college hockey players dream of but to get there takes a lot of work and no one knows that better than the moms of the Frozen Four teams. “When they lose you pick them up, when they win you cheer them on, give them high-fives,” said Jean Toninato, UMD Captain Dom…

Beer Truck in Stockholm Crashes into Department Store

April 7, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

STOCKHOLM (AP) – Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven says everything indicates that a truck which has crashed into a major department store in downtown Stockholm is “a terror attack.” Photos at the scene in downtown Stockholm show that the truck, which killed several people, is a large beer truck. The Aftonbladet daily says Swedish beermaker Spendrups said its truck had…

US Missiles Target Syria Airfield In Response To Chemical Weapons Attack

April 6, 2017

Dan Hanger,

(FOX NEWS) – The United States launched nearly five dozen cruise missiles at a Syrian airfield early Friday in response to a chemical weapons attack that killed dozens of civilians, the first direct assault on the Damascus government since the beginning of that country’s bloody civil war in 2011. “It is in the vital national security interest of the United…

Weekend Spotlight: April 7-9

April 6, 2017

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Craft beer lovers- it’s that time of year… the 20th annual Gitchee Gumee Brewfest is this Saturday at UWS’s Wessman Arena in Superior. It’s your chance to sample over 100 plus different beers from 30 different brewers all under one roof. The event is limited to just 1,200 people and a handful of General Admission tickets are…

Bulldogs Advance to Title Game

UMD Beat Harvard 2-1 on Thursday

April 6, 2017

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CHICAGO – The energy nothing less than electric as UMD took the ice for their first Frozen Four since 2011. Chicago’s United Center soon became a dog house and UMD swept the Harvard Crimson out of the Windy City and punched their ticket to a national championship. “I just think we’re a really composed team,” said forward Joey Anderson. “As…

Minnesota Math and Reading Corps Looking for Tutors

The program is looking to hire about 80 tutors to work in participating schools throughout northeast Minnesota

April 6, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – Two statewide programs are looking for people interested in tutoring students for next school year. The Minnesota Math and Reading Corps help students failing to reach basic levels of math and literacy. The program is looking to hire about 80 tutors to work in participating schools throughout northeast Minnesota. Those interested do not need any prior teaching…

Fans Celebrate As UMD Advances to NCAA Championship Game

The Bulldogs edged past Harvard late in the 3rd period on a goal from Alex Iafallo

April 6, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – Fans across Duluth are celebrating as UMD has advanced to the NCAA Championship Game. The Bulldogs edged past Harvard 2-1, as Alex Iafallo scored the go-ahead goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period. The Sports Garden in Canal Park was packed with fans, glued to the big screens. Over at UMD, students gathered in…

High-School Students Face Off in Skills Competition

Welding, Carpentry, and Other Career-Related Skills Were Showcased

April 6, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

EVELETH, Minn. – A skills competition gave high school kids the chance to show off their talents in career–related fields… Two-hundred-seventy students competed in thirteen different events including welding, carpentry, and nursing at Mesabi Range College. The high-schoolers had the chance to win a lot of different prizes and medals for finishing in the top three of any competition. “It’s a good…

Sen. Klobuchar Takes on Chinese Steel

The Senator is Hoping for a Bipartisan Solution

April 6, 2017

Matt Suoja,

DULUTH, Minn. – President Donald Trump met with the president of China today to talk about a number of issues including illegal steel entering the U.S. market from China. FOX 21 spoke with Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar today about the issue and she believes a number of factors are in play when controlling steel that’s imported. One such policy is having higher…

Mesabi Metallics Gets New Life

Construction Could Begin by June 1

April 6, 2017

Site Staff,

NASHWAUK, Minn.-Mesabi Metallics partially built plant in Nashwauk got some new life yesterday as a Delaware judge ordered that they can use up to $5 million, that had been locked up in a bankruptcy case. According to court documents, the company may lose some environmental permits if they do continue construction by June 1. The company was formally known as…

Community Members Enjoy Warm Temperatures

Northlander Soak Up the Sun

April 6, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- Spring is finally here and temperatures in Duluth were around mid 40’s to lower 50’s. People were out soaking up the rays, and getting a little exercise outdoors on the Lake walk. “It seems that this has been the mildest winter we’ve had in a long time so it’s nice to not be wearing my winter jacket today,”…

A Cross Border Organization Discusses Public Land

The Ontario-Minnesota Group Has Been Working for 10 Years

April 6, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Heart of the Continent, a cross border partnership is made up of land managers and local stakeholders working to protect public lands, promote tourism, and create economic stability for surrounding communities. The group kicked off a two day meeting Thursday, to discuss important topics like the recreational opportunities available on public lands, and how public lands…

PAVSA Hosts 8th Annual Herstory Luncheon

The Luncheon Focused on the Volunteer Program at PAVSA

April 6, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 8th annual Program for Aid to Victims Herstory Luncheon took place at the GreySolon Ballroom on Thursday. Each year PAVSA focuses on a certain aspect of the organization at the luncheon, and this year, they focused on the volunteer Advocacy program. PAVSA representatives say Volunteers are crucial to the organization, and that the group would not be…

Job Seekers Find New Opportunities at WITC Job Fair

60 Local Employers Attended the Event

April 6, 2017

Lena Takada,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Job seekers had the chance to meet with around 60 local employers at the WITC Job Fair Today Job seekers and students learned about new job opportunities, and talked with employers from a wide range of fields like cosmetology, business, trade, and human services. “Our students are ready to hop into those jobs and get out and start…

Wisconsin Assembly Committee Approves Drunken Driving Bills

April 6, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – An Assembly committee has approved three Republican bills that would impose stiffer penalties and ignition interlock requirements for drunken drivers. The proposals from Representative Jim Ott and Senator Alberta Darling would create a five-year minimum prison sentence for homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle, raise the minimum incarceration period for fifth and sixth offenses from…

Free Landlord Basics 101 Workshop

The event is free and open to the public

April 6, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Tenant Landlord Connection, a program of One Roof Community Housing, is presenting a free Landlord Workshop on Tuesday, April 11 from 5-7 p.m. This workshop, Landlord Basics 101, will offer an overview of the basic considerations of being a landlord. A representative from City of Duluth’s Life Safety Office will be discussing the process for licensing…

Minnesota DNR Pushing for Hunting, Fishing Fee Hikes

April 6, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota Natural Resources Commissioner Tom Landwehr is pressing the Legislature for hunting and fishing fee hikes to generate more money for fish and wildlife management and state park maintenance. Minnesota Public Radio reports funding has fall from more than $20 million a few years ago to less than $10 million, and next year it will…

Road Sand Collection Sites Set Up Around Duluth

Duluth residents are urged to use these sites to keep from washing into streams and Lake Superior

April 6, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – ‘Tis the season for spring cleaning, and the City of Duluth is asking residents to dispose of excess road salt, sand, or asphalt chunks from sidewalks, curbs, and boulevards, at any of the four Road Sand Collection Sites set up around Duluth. Street sweepers are currently working to collect and remove road sand from the streets as…

Extra Enforcement to Seek Turnaround in Distracted Driving Incidents

April 6, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Law enforcement agencies across Minnesota will be conducting extra distracted driving enforcement April 10-23 to help prevent senseless deaths on the road. Deputies, police officers, and troopers from more than 300 agencies participate in the extra distracted driving enforcement campaign coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (DPS-OTS) Overtime funding is…

Special Event Offers Deal for Campers While Raising Funds for Children’s Camps

14th Annual 'Big Weekend' Event

April 6, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet/Duluth KOA campground at 1381 Kampground Road in Cloquet, is offering campers a special Saturday of camping for just $10 to benefit KOA Care Camps for children with cancer. The Care Camps Big Weekend event will be held Friday May 12 and Saturday May 13. Campers who stay as paying guests on Friday, May 12 will…

Don Rickles, Comedy Legend, Dead at 90

April 6, 2017

Site Staff,

(FOX NEWS) – Comedy legend and actor Don Rickles died of kidney failure, Fox News has confirmed. He was 90 years old. Rickles was known for his stand-up comedy work and his frequent longtime appearances on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” and “Late Show with David Letterman.” Rickles publicist confirmed the New York native’s death to Fox News on…

Cooking up a Classic with Bucktales Cantina & Grill

Cooking Connection: Chilaquiles

April 6, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Mexican restaurant in Superior is bringing traditional flavor to town. Bucktales Cantina & Grill is owned by Dee Morales, who also does all the cooking by himself. For this week’s Cooking Connection, Morales showed FOX 21’s William Seay how to make Chilaquiles. Bucktales Cantina & Grill is located at 6098 WI-35, Superior, WI 54880, which is about half a mile…

Fannie Rose Candy Shop Celebrates National Caramel Popcorn Day

Candy Shop Creates Gourmet Popcorn

April 6, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Today is a day for popcorn lovers. The sweet and salty treat, caramel corn, is celebrated every April 6. Fannie Rose Candy Shop in Duluth makes fresh popcorn daily. They make several blends including a trio mix, theater popcorn, cheese popcorn, birthday cake popcorn, and of course caramel popcorn. Fannie Rose is located at 103 E. Superior St., Duluth,…

St. Luke’s Urologists Raise Awareness of Testicular Cancer

Doctors Emphasize Importance of Monthly Checks

April 6, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This month doctors around the world are bringing light to a disease not often talked about. April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, so Dr. Rebekah Beach, a Urologist with St. Luke’s Urology Associates, visited FOX 21 to talk about this cancer. Dr. Beach says this is the most common cancer among men ages 15-44. According to the…

Wisconsin Dairy Farms Could be Out of Business

Dairy Business Issues Related to Canada Trade Deal

April 6, 2017

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE-Dairy farms in Wisconsin and other states could be forced out of business as early as May because of a trade dispute that’s halted the export of their milk to Canada. At issue is a U.S-Canada dispute over what’s called “ultra-filtered milk,” a protein liquid concentrate used to make cheese. Until recently, it had entered Canada duty-free from the United…

UMD Bulldog Fans Head To Frozen Four

April 5, 2017

KQDS Staff,

CHICAGO – Excitement is building for the NCAA Frozen Four in Chicago. College hockey’s finest are in the Windy City, including diehard UMD Bulldog fans. FOX 21’s Dilan Michaels reports. Categories: News, News – Latest News

Motorcycles Begin To Hit The Streets; Experts Urge Caution

April 5, 2017

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – With the warm weather moving on into the Northland this spring, motorcyclists are beginning to hit the streets. One expert in the motorcycle industry urged caution before hitting the roads. Categories: News, News – Latest News

Female Veteran Shares Story Ahead of Honor Flight

Katherine Camps Served in the 14th Army WAC Band

April 5, 2017

KQDS Staff,

One of the veterans that will be going on the 10th Northland Honor Flight speaks about what the experience means to her.

Bulldogs Ready for Frozen Four

UMD Takes on Harverd Thursday

April 5, 2017

Site Staff,

CHICAGO – The Bulldogs were the first team to take the ice at the United Center Wednesday for practice. UMD will face Harvard Thursday at 5 pm in the Frozen Four semifinals. Even though this is arguably the biggest game of UMD’s college career so far, the Bulldogs aren’t treating it any differently. “I’m not going to change what I…

Nemadji Set to Open West Golf Course Friday

Maintenance and grounds crew have been working nonstop the past few weeks there, removing standing water to help dry out the fairways

April 5, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – With above average temps across the Northland, golfers are already getting their swings ready. Nemadji Golf Course in Superior was packed this afternoon. Right now only the driving range and putting surfaces are open, but staff there says they will open the west course this Friday. Maintenance and grounds crew have been working nonstop the past few…

Recount Set for Superior’s 6th District City Council Race

Tylor Elm lost to incumbent Graham Garfield by just one vote

April 5, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A tight race for the Superior City Council District 6 seat after spring elections took place Tuesday. Tylor Elm and incumbent Graham Garfield squared off in the race for District 6, and with unofficial results having Garfield winning by a single vote 142 to 141, a recount request has been made. Elm verbally requested a recount, and will…

9/11 Mobile Exhibit on Display at Home & Builders Show

The tour helps raise money for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which helps build homes for injured service men and women

April 5, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – Visitors to the Arrowhead Home and Builders Show will have a unique opportunity to get an up close view of one of America’s darkest days. The 9/11 Never Forget mobile exhibit will be on display at Pioneer Hall through the end of the week. First responders from the New York City Fire Department will be on hand…

Panera Bought by Caribou Coffee for $7.5 Billion

Allie Johnson - FOX 9 KMSP

April 5, 2017

Site Staff,

(KMSP) – Panera Bread Co. has agreed to sell itself to JAB Holding Co., the company that also owns Caribou Coffee. The St. Louis-based bakery and café chain is being bought out for approximately $7.5 billion, according a news release. In comparison, JAB acquired Caribou Coffee for $340 million in 2013, the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal reported. The sale…

22-Year-Old Charged with 1st Degree Sale After Heroin Bust

April 5, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

Kontrell Brown DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, along with the Superior Police Department, and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant on a motor vehicle and 22-year-old Kontrell Elander Drake Brown of Chicago following an investigation into the sale of heroin. Duluth Police Department The search warrant was executed in Duluth, and during…

MnDOT Reminds of Work Zone Awareness

Nearly 800 Accidents Happen Each Year During Minnesota's Construction Season

April 5, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Each year in Minnesota almost 800 crashes happen just in work zones alone. It’s why the Minnesota Department of Transportation is looking to raise awareness during the week of April 3 through April 7. On average, seven people die each year in Minnesota because of work zone related accidents. With summer construction season setting in, MnDOT wants…

High School Students Show Off Their Math Skills at Math Meet

Around 200 Students Compete at the Annual Event

April 5, 2017

Lena Takada,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Around 200 high school students from area schools competed in the 43rd annual High School Math Meet held at UWS. Nearly 15 schools from across the region signed student teams up for the event. Students solved problems using calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and algebra. The event helps build interest in Math, and sharpen the students’ skills. “You can’t survive…

Activists Promote Equality Through Art and Music

Artists and Activists Showcased their Work in the Kirby Ballroom at UMD

April 5, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- Artists and Activists are promoting social change through paintings, photography, sculpture, and music in the Kirby Ballroom at UMD. An Open house for the Arts for Activism event showcased artwork that promotes environmentalism, marriage and gender equality, and racial equity. Organizers believe art can be an effective tool to make others think and communicating ideas. “Even before language, art…

Organ Donors Celebrated at a Ceremony in Duluth

Community Members Raise Awareness of the Importance of Organ Donor Programs.

April 5, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- Essentia Health, LifeSource and the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank raised awareness of the need for Organ Donations, at a ceremony held in front of the St. Mary’s Building in Duluth. Community members shared their personal experiences and thoughts of how organ donor programs have touched their lives. Family members of donors and recipients were among those who attended…

Community Gardens Being Created in Virginia

Sixty Plots Are Available in Five New Gardens

April 5, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

VIRGINIA, Minn. – Now that spring has arrived, people in Virginia are ready to get outside and do some gardening. This summer, Virginians will have the chance to maintain their own plot in one of the city’s five new community gardens. The Growing Together Project started to give people better access to healthy foods, now the program has also grown…

Part of MSP Airport Terminal 1 Evacuated Over Unattended Bag

FOX 9 - KMSP

April 5, 2017

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) – A section of the mall area of Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport’s Terminal 1 was evacuated at about 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon after airport police received a report of an unattended bag. The bag was located at the Stone Arch restaurant, which is locate din the airport mall near a security checkpoint. Airport police contacted the Bloomington bomb squad,…