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MN Power Crews Still Restoring Power in the Northland

While the crews have restored power to over 3,800 customers, as of 7:30 p.m. Saturday there are still 400 customer without it.

December 17, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn.–Even with the snow slowing down, crews with Minnesota Power are still working hard to restore power. More than 100 additional line workers from Kansas City Power & Light have been brought in. Excavators were also brought in from Ulland Brothers near Moose Lake to help clear snow off of trees that are blocking main power lines and causing…

City Of Duluth Posts Plowing Update On Social Media Amid Complaints From Residents

Council President Arik Forsman asked for feedback from his followers on Facebook Friday.

December 16, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Snow removal continued for the city of Duluth Friday, four days after the two-part storm hit. There have been complaints about missed streets, delayed plowing and high snowbanks. A spokesperson for the city told FOX 21 Friday that no one was available for an on-camera interview to talk about the city’s clean-up efforts. But the city did…

City Of Duluth Friday Storm Update

December 16, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — The city of Duluth released the following storm update Friday afternoon on its Facebook page. A huge thank you to our plow operators for their continued great work in the face of the historic two-storm event in Duluth. The two-day snow total is the fourth largest in Duluth history, made even more difficult by the moisture content…

Minnesota Nurses Association to Ratify New 3 Year Contracts With Hospitals

December 14, 2022

Sophie Varner,

MINNESOTA–Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) announced they have voted to ratify the tentative 3 year contract agreements with hospitals across the state. In a live press conference Wednesday afternoon, MNA President stated that nurses overwhelmingly voted to go forward with the tentative agreements that were reached last week. This vote has averted a strike planned to involve 15,000…

Power Outages Come With Winter Storm

Thousands Without Power After Storm's First Wave

December 14, 2022

Steve Goodspeed,

The high winds and wet, heavy snow are a bad one-two punch for powerlines and people. Some customers throughout the Northland are without power, and others are wincing every time their lights dim. As of 5:30 pm Wednesday, Minnesota Power reports that 4,007 customers in the Northland are without power. Lake Country Power is also reporting outages, with 805 customers…

Power Companies Prepared for Blizzard

December 13, 2022

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. – SUPERIOR, Wisc. – For the past week we’ve known that this storm is coming. The storm is bringing a lot of snow and wind and these are two things that power companies regularly prepare for. Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power are no different, they have plans in place to deal with this type of…

Nathan Bentley Honored at County Board Meeting for Pandemic Aid

December 13, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn.–St. Louis County commissioners kicked off their board meeting Tuesday with a surprise thank you to Nathan Bentley. The Founder of Bentleyville had helped provide the county vital protective gear during the early days of the pandemic. Back in the spring of 2020, the county found themselves limited with access to personal protective equipment for frontline workers. With Bentleyville…

Train Slams Into Vehicle In Superior

December 9, 2022

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A train slammed into a vehicle Friday in Superior. The crash happened around 1 p.m. The vehicle was stopped on the tracks as the train was approaching, according to police. The impact was not severe, but it was enough to push the vehicle from Tower Avenue down the tracks two blocks to John Avenue behind the Thirsty…

Holiday Fire Safety Tips

December 7, 2022

Pat Brink,

CLOQUET, Minn. — It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas with the snow and the trees decorated. But it is also the time of year when the fire danger in your home increases significantly. There are a number of things that could cause problems for you this holiday season. Jesse Buhs, District Fire Chief in Cloquet referred to…

17 People Arrested For Allegedly Being Part Of Northland Drug Ring

December 6, 2022

Site Staff,

MINNESOTA/WISCONSIN — The Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force says it has busted up an alleged drug ring in the Northland. 17 people have been arrested on accusations of being involved in it. The task force says the group worked with other drug traffickers to bring in narcotics to the area. That includes meth, as well as meth mixed with…

Duluth Police Department Swears In Eight New Officers

December 2, 2022

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn.–The Duluth Police Department is the third largest in the state of Minnesota. On Friday, the police force welcomed eight new officers who had completed their training with the Duluth Department’s own academy. Four of the new officers are women and four are men. One of the new officers is Lucas Pyrlik. His badge was pinned on him by…

UPDATE: Arrest Made After Tuesday Stabbing In Gary-New Duluth

November 30, 2022

Dan Hanger,

UPDATE: Duluth police arrested a 45-year-old suspect just before 3 p.m. on Wednesday in connection to the stabbing. He faces a charge of first-degree assault. The 42-year-old man who was stabbed is in “stable” condition at a hospital. The father of the victim tells FOX21 that his son was stabbed at least ten times. ———————————————————————————————————————————————— DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police…

Icy Road Conditions Led To Crash That Killed 2 Teens In Northern Minnesota

November 27, 2022

Site Staff,

CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. (FOX 9) – Two Minnesota teenagers were killed in a crash while driving on an icy highway near Duluth early Saturday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol said the crash occurred around 1:13 a.m. in Carlton County as the 19-year-old driver and 14-year-old passenger were heading southbound on Highway 23, not far from the Wisconsin border. While approaching a bend…

Ramsay Joins ‘Legal Complaint’ Against Former Employer City Of Wichita

November 23, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Newly elected St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay is part of a legal complaint against his former employer, the city of Wichita, claiming internal corruption and cover-ups within city hall and retaliation against him when he was police chief there. According to The Wichita Eagle, Ramsay has joined three deputy chiefs in the complaint. For Ramsay, he’s…

Duluth Shelter Sees Several Animals Abandoned Outside, Says Abuse And Neglect Of Pets Is Rising

November 23, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — Animal Allies says it’s seeing a disturbing trend pick up: more abuse and neglect cases of Northland pets. The Duluth-based animal shelter made two posts on Facebook just this week about pets being abandoned. In the first post, they wrote that two puppies were discovered taped up in a dirty box on the side of the road….

‘Abusive Clergy List’ Released By Catholic Diocese Of Superior

November 22, 2022

KQDS Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Catholic Diocese of Superior released its list late Tuesday of “abusive clergy who have substantiated allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.” The list of 23 names comes after three clergy file reviews over the past year, including one by an independent security consulting firm, according to Dan Blank, the director of administrative services at the…

The Future of Rural Ambulance and EMS

November 16, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.–Thousands of people in rural areas rely on ambulances to travel long distances in responding to emergencies, but there are several challenges facing those trying to provide the services. That was what brought many people together Wednesday in Duluth. They are trying to tackle the issues in responding to 911 calls. The problems include a lack of money and…

Duluth’s Snow Removal Volunteer Program Not Returning This Year

November 14, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — The city of Duluth’s snow removal assistance volunteer program isn’t happening this year. It ran for three years, and helped up to 25 older adults and people with disabilities every winter. Duluth residents could sign up to shovel their front doors and sidewalks as a free service to those in need. The city says the grant money…

Man Gets Jail Time And Probation For Killing Woman In Drunken Driving Crash

November 14, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

VIRGINIA, Minn. — A Virginia man who pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide after causing a crash that left a woman dead in the Embarrass Township was sentenced on Monday. Prosecutors say 40-year-old Michael Kenneth Miller had been out celebrating his birthday on August 12th, drinking at bars. He then got behind-the-wheel of his pickup truck and crossed over the…

Man Arrested, Accused Of Shooting Gun During Bar Closing Time In Downtown Duluth

November 13, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Police have arrested a suspect who they say fired a gun during bar closing time in the downtown area early Sunday morning. Officers with the DPD were already in the area of the 100-block of West First Street when they heard someone shooting a gun just after 2 a.m., sending several people running. No injuries were…

Lucas Dudden, 38, Missing From Carlton

November 2, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

CARLTON, Minn. — The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community to keep an eye out for a missing man. He’s 38-year-old Lucas Dudden. Authorities say he left Carlton on October 25th but hasn’t been seen since. His vehicle and personal items have been found about 45 minutes west from Carlton in McGregor. Dudden has blue eyes, sandy brown…

No Injuries From Apartment Building Fire in Carlton

October 28, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

CARLTON, Minn. – Multiple families are without their homes after a fire at an apartment building in Carlton. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office says the 911 call was made at 3:41 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 218 Chestnut Avenue. The caller said an electrical fire had started on the second story in the multi-family apartment complex. When emergency responders…

City: Reconfigured Parks Fund Referendum Critical, Equals $94 Annually For $200K Home

The Parks Fund levy referendum would replace the current levy from 2012 and will be voted on at the ballot Nov. 8.

October 26, 2022

Dan Hanger, Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – The November 8th election is just around the corner, and Duluth residents will be voting on whether to approve a new Parks Fund levy that would replace the current levy that took effect in 2012. Jim Filby Williams, the city’s Property, Parks and Libraries director, told FOX 21’s Dan Hanger Wednesday that many of Duluth’s 120 invested…

Wisconsin Law Enforcement Reminding Parents of Halloween Safety Tips

October 25, 2022

KQDS Staff,

WISCONSIN — Wisconsin Law Enforcement wants to remind the public to stay safe this Halloween weekend. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is encouraging police and sheriff’s offices around the state to drop by sex offenders’ homes to remind them that they are absolutely not allowed to answer the door to trick-or-treaters. Offenders are banned from having Halloween decorations, handing out…

Teen Alerts Family To House Fire Likely Started By Grill In Gary-New Duluth

October 23, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

GARY-NEW DULUTH, Minn. — A home in Gary-New Duluth was incinerated by a fire early Sunday morning, but everyone got out safely thanks to one teen who spotted the danger. Firefighters were called out to the fire at a house on the 1500-block of 101st Avenue West just after 12:30 a.m. Two adults and two teenagers were able to escape…

North Minneapolis Church Buys Gas Station After Having Fill Of Drugs, Crime Next Door

October 23, 2022

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – As state and local leaders fight crime at the troubled Merwyn’s and Winner gas station on West Broadway Avenue in Minneapolis, another problem gas station on the same street is getting help from a different source. Now the Marathon gas station will soon have a new owner: Real Believers Faith Center, a church located next door. “Me and my wife are elated….

St. Louis Co. Plow Drivers Among Teamsters Workers Moving Closer To Strike

Teamster Local 320 represents 165 county public works employees.

October 21, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — St. Louis County Public Works employees with Teamsters Local 320 are not seeing eye-to-eye with the county involving a new three-year contract, and that means a strike could happen again in the heart of the upcoming winter plowing season. “As it stands right now, we’re poised to if we have to hit the streets again in January….

Fire Destroys Duluth Lakeside Neighborhood Garage, Items Inside

October 21, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – A fire destroyed a garage, a vintage car, and other items inside it Thursday evening in Duluth’s Lakeside neighborhood. The Duluth Fire Department says they got word around 8:36 p.m. on October 20, 2022, of a fire inside a detached two car garage on the 3400 block of East Superior Street, near Washington Square. 6 Engine arrived at…

Duluth Police Dept.: School Resource Officers Are Coaches, Mentors, Social Workers

October 20, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Whether it’s building relationships with students, attending community events or after-school programs, the Duluth Police Department says that’s the majority of its focus for school resource officers. The Duluth City Council and Duluth School board recently approved a one-year contract for officers at Denfeld and East high schools, and Ordean and Lincoln Park middle schools. While safety…

Paramedics Sent To Middle School After Students Get Sick From ‘One Chip Challenge’

October 16, 2022

Site Staff,

EDINA, Minn. (FOX 9) – Several students at a middle school in Edina, Minnesota had to be treated by school staff and paramedics Friday after attempting the “One Chip Challenge,” a social media trend in which participants film their reactions after eating an extremely spicy tortilla chip. School officials at South View Middle School called an ambulance after several students complained of…

Virginia Man Pleads Guilty To Killing Ex-Girlfriend

October 13, 2022

Dan Hanger,

VIRGINIA, Minn. — A Virginia man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend last year pleaded guilty to the crime Thursday in St. Louis County Court. Derek Malevich, 42, accepted charges of second-degree intentional murder and and witness tampering. Malevich repeatedly stabbed Kristen Bicking, 32, in his apartment May 12, 2021 on the 100 block of Fifth Street South in Virginia. Malevich…

Duluth Police Release Details About Weekend Downtown Shooting

October 12, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Four days after a shooting in downtown Duluth, the Duluth Police Department released details about it Wednesday evening, and the announcement came with news of an arrest. A 23-year-old man was arrested by Cloquet police Wednesday in connection with the shooting. The victim is a 19-year-old man. He suffered non-life threatening injuries. Police said the shooting happened…

Residents Speak Up Against Proposed London Road Roundabouts

October 11, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Residents of Duluth’s London Road voiced concerns Tuesday evening over the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s proposed roundabouts for the popular road that connects to many to and from the North Shore and beyond. MnDOT’s plans include three roundabouts at 26th, 40th and 60th avenues. MnDOT said it’s all about reducing speed, traffic accidents, and stopping drivers from…

UPDATE: Uncle Accidentally Shoots Boy While Hunting, Victim Died

October 11, 2022

KQDS Staff,

UPDATE (October 11, 10:30 a.m.) — The 12 year-old boy who was accidentally shot by his uncle while hunting died Sunday. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reported that the boy passed away at a Twin Cities area hospital after he was taken there when his uncle shot him hunting squirrels. The incident remains under investigation. ORIGINAL POST: CASS COUNTY, Minn. –…

Man Charged After Making Threats That Put Superior Daycare On High Alert

October 10, 2022

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. The man accused of threatening to enter a Superior daycare with a rifle last Thursday has been charged. 33-year-old Brandon Cole-Breezee of Duluth is charged with terroristic threats, stalking, domestic abuse, being an out-of-state felon in possession of a firearm, disorderly conduct, and criminal damage to property. According to the criminal complaint, Cole-Breezee not only told his ex-wife…

Wisconsin State Patrol Issues Aerial Enforcement In Douglas County

October 10, 2022

Maria Vollom,

WISCONSIN — Keep your eyes to the sky, the Wisconsin State Patrol is going aerial to patrol Northwest Wisconsin. Pilots are watching for traffic violations from the air this week. The State Patrol’s Air Support Unit set post on Monday above U.S. Highway 2 and 53 in Douglas County. “We’ve got a plane in the air, and the pilot in…

Home Invasion Suspect Arrested In Cloquet

October 7, 2022

KQDS Staff,

CLOQUET, Minn. — A Cloquet man is under arrest after being accused of a home invasion and assault in June. The 43-year-old man was arrested in his Cloquet home Friday, according to police. He’s accused of breaking into a home on Boulder Drive and strangling a woman inside while she was sleeping. The victim’s husband confronted the suspect before taking…

NERCC Escapee Apprehended In Grand Lake Township After Hours On The Run

October 7, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – A missing inmate with the Northeast Regional Correction Center (NERCC) was apprehended without incident around 8 p.m. Friday. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said Kristofer Orr, 18, was located in the area of Bachelor Road and Esker Trail in Grand Lake Township after leaving NERCC during the morning hours on Friday. Investigators said the arrest was…

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3 Dead After Small Plane Crashes Into Hermantown Home, Victims Identified

October 2, 2022

Dan Hanger, Alexandra Burnley, Mason Kroll,

UPDATE: The identities of the three plane crash victims have been released. The pilot has been identified as 32-year-old Tyler Fretland from Burnsville. The two passengers were brother and sister. They have been identified as 32-year-old Alyssa Schmidt from St. Paul and 31-year-old Matthew Schmidt from Burnsville. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Three people were confirmed dead Sunday morning after…

Daughter Of Chisholm Cold Case Murder Victim Reflects On Sentencing Day

September 30, 2022

Dan Hanger, Mason Kroll,

HIBBING, Minn. – The daughter of one of the Northland’s oldest cold cases finally got a sense of closure Friday — nearly 40 years after her mother’s murder in Chisholm. It was July 1986 when 38-year-old Nancy Daugherty was raped, beaten and strangled to death in her Chisholm home in what would become a decades-long cold case. Gina Haggard |…

UPDATE: Closed Middle School In Bovey Catches Fire, Crews Demolish What Is Left

September 26, 2022

KQDS Staff,

Courtesy of “Friends of the Northland FireWire” Facebook page UPDATE (September 26, 5:00 p.m.) — On Monday, crews tore down what was left of the former Connor-Jasper Middle School in Bovey after it caught fire Sunday. According to the Northland FireWire, some parts of the middle school, which was already closed down when the fire broke out, were still smoldering…

Ex-Superior Officer Accused Of DWI Fatal Crash Pleads Not Guilty To All Charges

September 20, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

WISCONSIN — The former Superior police officer accused of being drunk behind-the-wheel and causing a crash that killed two people and injured two more has pleaded not guilty to all twelve criminal charges. Ex-sergeant Greg Swanson made his plea in court on Monday for the eight felonies and four misdemeanors. The charges range from homicide and causing injuries while under…

UPDATE: Duluth Police Investigating Shooting At Speedway Gas Station, Suspect Found

The Speedway gas station shooter has been found and is in custody.

September 16, 2022

KQDS Staff,

UPDATE (September 16, 3:30 p.m.) — The search for the Speedway gas station shooter has ended and the vehicle in question has been found. Friday, 31 year-old Joseph Butler was taken into custody in Bloomington in connection with the Sunday shooting that occurred at the Speedway gas station on East Fourth Street and 6th Avenue East, next to the Whole…

Local Fire Departments Provide Parents with Car Seat Safety Clinics

Car seat clinics are held in Duluth, Superior and Cloquet, you can find a clinic close to you by visiting your local fire departments website.

September 15, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Three out of four car seats in America are not properly installed, which could potentially lead to your child not having enough protection in a crash. At a firehall in Duluth on Thursday, St. Luke’s provided parents an opportunity to learn how to properly install a car seat. The safety clinic is something provided every month in a…

Two People Injured After Shooting On 3rd Street In Duluth

September 13, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police are responding to a shooting on the 100-block of East 3rd Street Thursday evening. Police found two people at the scene who are now hospitalized with injuries that are not life-threatening. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Categories: Crime, News, News – Latest News, Public Safety

UPDATE: Police Found Silver Chevy Impala That Was At Scene Of Speedway Shooting

September 12, 2022

KQDS Staff,

UPDATE (September 12, 10:55 a.m.) — The Duluth Police Department says they have found the vehicle involved in Sunday’s shooting. The vehicle was found in the 200 block North 16th Avenue East. No arrests have been made yet and the DPD are still actively investigating the incident. ORIGINAL POST: DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police are looking for a a silver…

Motorcycle Accident Killed One in Itasca County

September 10, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – A 24-year-old woman is dead after she was involved in a motorcycle accident in Itasca County Saturday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol says she was with a large group of motorcycles riding northbound on Highway 169 just south of Smith Lake Trail in Spang Township. The group braked rapidly, causing the 2001 Harley Davidson Cruiser at the…

Rip Current Warning In Effect For Park Point Beaches

September 4, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. –The Duluth Fire Department has put a red flag warning in place to warn swimmers of the high risk of rip currents at Park Point beaches. The warning lasts until 10 a.m. Monday but could be extended. The fire department urges people to stay out of the water, no matter how strong of a swimmer someone may be….

AAA: Some MN Drivers Admit To Speeding, Being Distracted In School Zones

August 29, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

MINNESOTA — A new study from AAA is shedding light on how dangerous some drivers are acting in school zones. The company surveyed some Minnesota drivers. 34% admitted to going over the speed limit in active school zones, and 23% said they were distracted by their phones in those areas. AAA recommends that of course, you put down the phone…

UPDATE: One Dead, Two Hurt After Rainy Lake Business Catches Fire

August 25, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

Courtesy Rainy Lake GuidingINTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. — One woman is dead and two more people are hurt after a business on Rainy Lake caught fire on Wednesday evening. According to Koochiching County officials, an 85-year-old woman was found dead inside the Northernaire Houseboats business. Her daughter, a 51-year-old woman, tried to go inside to save her mom. She is now…