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Crews battle large fire at Clinton Township recycling plant

November 11, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A large fire at a recycling facility in Clinton Township has been contained. Officials say reports came in at 10:40 a.m. of a car on fire at Holmes Recycling on State Highway 37. Upon arrival, crews found that a car was being compacted, which caused an explosion. Officials believe the battery inside the car may have caused…

Adult foster care employee, 19, charged in drunken high-speed crash

November 10, 2025

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — A 19-year-old adult foster care employee was driving drunk on a revoked license and reaching speeds of 100 mph with passengers on board when he caused a multi-vehicle crash in Duluth on Nov. 6, according to the criminal complaint. Michael Edward Rahja, 19, of Duluth, is charged with one count of Criminal Vehicular Operation and one count…

Two Harbors man charged with possession of child porn

November 10, 2025

KQDS Staff,

TWO HARBORS, Minn — A man in Two Harbors has been charged with possession of child porn. According to court documents, 36-year-old Keith Richard Udenberg is being charged with 7 felony counts of possession of child pornography. Undercover law enforcement with the Department of Homeland Security was in contact with an online user who was later found to be Udenberg…

Ore trade down for Lake Superior ports in 2025 so far

November 10, 2025

Matt McConico,

Lake Carriers’ Association Logo DULUTH, Min & CLEVELAND – The Lake Carriers’ Association is releasing their October shipping numbers for iron ore. They say, “Year-to-date, the iron ore trade stands at 35.8 million tons, a decrease of 12.6 percent compared to last year.” Through October 2025, ship leaving Duluth had 6,558,750 tons of iron ore, that’s compared to 6,622,906 tons in…

DPD seeking public’s help to identify Taco John’s robbery suspect

November 10, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public’s help to identify the suspect in an armed robbery at Taco John’s. The robbery happened around 7:50 p.m. Friday at the Taco John’s on Grand Avenue. SEE PREVIOUS: Armed Gunman on The Run After Taco John’s Robbery in West Duluth Officials say the suspect has not been caught and…

Armed gunman on the run After Taco John’s robbery in West Duluth

November 9, 2025

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. –- An armed gunman remained on the loose Sunday evening after targeting Taco John’s in West Duluth. The crime happened around 7:50 p.m. Friday on the 4600 block of Grand Avenue. The suspect is described as a white male, around 6 feet tall and wearing dark clothing. Police said the suspect entered the business, displayed a handgun and…

MMIR office asking hunters to keep an eye out for clues

November 7, 2025

Matt McConico,

Hunting Season Generic ST. PAUL, Min. & DULUTH, Min. – The Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Office is asking hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts to stay alert and report anything unusual they might encounter in the woods. They say discoveries could help uncover new clues in missing persons cases. Law enforcement urges the public to…

Minnesota National Guard support the state’s efforts to combat the Camp House Wildfire near Brimson, Minnesota, May 13, 2025

Man cited for starting Camp House Fire pleas guilty

November 7, 2025

Matt McConico,

DULUTH, Min. – Court records show Parker John Wilson has been convicted of “Forestry-Failure to Extinguish a Fire”. He paid $190 in a fine and fees for the conviction. He was originally cited on September 9th for starting the fire. The fire broke out on May 11, 2025 near Brimson. The $190 was made up of a $100 fine, a…

Duluth man receives nearly 12 year sentence for 2024 drug bust

November 7, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

DULUTH, Minn — A Duluth man has been sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison following a drug bust in 2024. According to officials, 44-year-old Bryon Terrell Robinson was driving on I-35 from Minneapolis to Duluth on July 23, 2024, when he was caught with 220 grams of fentanyl and over 2 kg of meth. The Lake Superior Violent Offender…

DUI arrest following multi-vehicle crash, rollover in Duluth

November 6, 2025

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — A driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and Criminal Vehicular Operation Thursday evening after a multi-vehicle crash and rollover in Duluth. According to police, the crash was reported around 6 p.m. at the intersection of Jean Duluth Road and Martin Road. One person was trapped in the vehicle that rolled and caught on fire, according to…

Unsafe Lead Levels Detected In Drinking Water At Northwood School Dist.; Parent Shares Videos of Cloudy Water

November 5, 2025

KQDS Staff, Dan Hanger,

MINONG, Wis. — Unsafe levels of lead have been discovered in the Northwood School District’s drinking water distribution system. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conducted water testing of the district, which revealed samples that exceeded the safe limit. Of the five tap locations that were tested, two showed elevated lead levels (15.2 ppb and 31.5 ppb), which exceeded…

Waves Crash On Sightseers Before One Gets Pulled In

Father, Son Capture Waves Before Woman Was Swept Into Lake Superior

The woman was rescued with the help of a nearby angler.

November 5, 2025

Dan Hanger,

GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — We are getting a look at just how strong Lake Superior’s waves were on Sunday when one of four people walking out to the lighthouse in Grand Marais was swept into the water before being rescued. Jake Carr and his 10-year-old son, Collin, recorded video on their phone showing the large waves crashing over the people…

Charges: Killer Returned to Party After Shooting Hibbing Man 3 Times

November 5, 2025

Dan Hanger,

HIBBING, Minn. — A murder charge has been handed down against a Hoyt Lakes man who is accused of shooting a man to death in Hibbing during an after-bar party. Daniel Dale, 30, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Parker Johnson, 24, just hours before being killed in the parking lot of Meadowview Apartments around 2:15 a.m….

1 injured in early morning Duluth stabbing

November 5, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

UPDATE: According to a DPD spokesperson, upon further investigation into the incident, it appears the woamstabbed herself. The woman is being placed on hold at a local hospital. DULUTH, Minn. — One woman was injured after a stabbing in Duluth. According to officials, on Wednesday at around 5:26 a.m., police responded to the area of Incline Station Bowling Center to…

Local Law Enforcement Holds Multi-Jurisdictional Training Exercise At UW-Superior

November 4, 2025

Xavier Walt, Jadie Jones, Nathaniel LeCapitaine,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Police departments met on the University of Wisconsin-Superior campus to conduct a training exercise. They warned students and community members ahead of time that there would be a large police presence on site, as they simulated a hostage situation at the school. The exercise involved multiple agencies across Northwestern Wisconsin and Minesota working together in a controlled…

Duluth Fire Marshal Investigates Structure Fire In Morgan Park

Duluth Fire Marshal Investigates Morgan Park Structure Fire

November 3, 2025

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth firefighters responded to a large fire Monday evening in Morgan Park. A FOX 21 viewer shared video of the flames on the 9500 block of Grand Avenue. A city spokesperson said a shed-like external structure was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived on scene. A nearby vehicle was also damaged by fire. No injuries were reported. A…

Woman Rescued After Being Swept Into Lake Superior

November 3, 2025

Dan Hanger,

GRAND MARIAS, Minn. — Tragedy was avoided over the weekend After a sightseer Was swept into the cold and choppy waters of Lake Superior in Grand Marais. The water emergency happened around 4:50 p.m. Sunday. Four people were out walking to the lighthouse when one of them was pulled into the lake by waves, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s…

Two men accused of plotting terror attacks at LGBTQ+ bars in the Detroit area

November 3, 2025

Matt McConico,

An FBI agent stands by an Evidence Response Team truck outside a home in a Dearborn, Mich., neighborhood on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. DETROIT (AP) — Two 20-year-old men who had acquired high-powered weapons and practiced at gun ranges were scouting LGBTQ+ bars in suburban Detroit in September for a possible Halloween attack, authorities said Monday in filing terrorism-related charges….

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Victim ID’d, Suspect Arrested in Hibbing Homicide

November 2, 2025

Dan Hanger,

UPDATE 5:30 p.m. – Hibbing police have identified the man who was shot and killed early Sunday in the parking lot of Meadowview Apartments. He is Parker Charles Johnson, 24, of Hibbing. Johnson’s 24th birthday was Nov. 1, meaning he celebrated his birthday just hours before he was killed. Police also announced the arrest of a man in the homicide…

Indictment filed for drug case tied to immigration raid in Hibbing

October 31, 2025

Matt McConico,

DULUTH, Min. – Arcadio Carrera Flores made is first appearance in Minnesota state court on October 31, 2025. He is facing charges of Felony 3rd Degree Sale of Narcotics and Gross Misdemeanor Possession of a Firearm by an Illegal Alien. It appears thought statements and timing, the investigation into Flores is tied to immigration raids in Northern Minnesota on October…

Two people detained at El Charro Mexican Bar and Grill in Hibbing, Minnesota (10/29/2025)

What we know about the Northern Minnesota immigration raids

October 30, 2025

Matt McConico,

Two people detained at El Charro Mexican Bar and Grill in Hibbing, Minnesota (10/29/2025) DULUTH, Min.- There were at least three likely immigration-related actions around Northern Minnesota on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Here is what we know about them at this point. El Charro Mexican Bar and Grill, 2520 E Beltline, Hibbing: A FOX21 photographer happened to be getting lunch…

ICE Raids 2 Mexican Restaurants in Hibbing, Detains Multiple People

The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says a cocaine investigation alerted ICE to undocumented aliens

October 29, 2025

KQDS Staff,

HIBBING, Minn. — New information was released Wednesday evening about two ICE raids in Hibbing earlier in the day involving two Mexican restaurants. A law enforcement official close to the investigation told FOX 21 that federal agents detained eight undocumented people, including the owner of the two restaurants. And the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said it all came to…

SNAP Text scams showing up in Minnesota

October 29, 2025

Matt McConico,

COOK COUNTY, Min. – The Cook County Public Health department says there are SNAP text message scams going around. They say the Minnesota Department of Children Youth and Families has been alerted of the scam. This scam claims that all Minnesota residents qualify for emergency food relief. The text asks recipients to click a link to claim funds. Cook County…

Hibbing Celebrates Groundbreaking on New Public Safety Building

October 29, 2025

Jadie Jones,

HIBBING, Minn. — Hibbing celebrated the groundbreaking for their new Public Safety Building. The new building will house the Police and Fire departments together under one roof. This will increase communication between departments, reduce response times, and provide more space for training, equipment, and technology. “Response time is a matter of seconds in life or death, and any time you…

Highway 2 in Iron river reopened after crash

October 29, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

UPDATE: All lanes have been reopened. IRON RIVER, Wis. — A portion of Highway 2 is closed due to a car crash. According to officials, all lanes are closed on Eastbound Highway 2 at Highway H in the town of Iron River. They are estimated to reopen in two hours. FOX21 is working to learn more. Check back for updates….

Eight-Point Buck shot in Ely city limits

October 29, 2025

Matt McConico,

Minnesota DNR Logo ELY, Min. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is investigating a deer being shot in Ely city limits. The DNR reports a deer “was shot with a bow inside the city limits”. The shooting was on the 1100 block of East Main Street, which is near the Ely Recreational Center. The eight-point buck was shot on…

Portion of Highway 2 in Bayfield County reopened after vehicle fire

October 28, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

UPDATE: Officials say all lanes are now open. BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. — A vehicle fire has closed a portion of Highway 2 in Bayfield County. According to officials, all westbound lanes on Highway 2 at Tomich Road are closed. The portion has been closed since 5 a.m., and officials say the closure is expected to last over 2 hours. Check…

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Occupants escape Virginia house fire uninjured

October 24, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

(Credit: Northland FireWire) VIRGINIA, Minn. — The occupants of a home that caught fire late Thursday evening in Virginia escaped with no injuries. According to the Northland Firewire, the fire was reported around 11:10 p.m. in the 400 block of 2nd Avenue North. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to a room on the second floor while the occupants were…

Vehicle fire singes home in Cloquet; Three people and dog rescued

October 23, 2025

Matt McConico,

Fire on 1700 Block of Trail Drive in Cloquet on October 23, 2025 CLOQUET, Min. – An SUV caught fire the driveway of a Cloquet home on October 23, 2025. The Cloquet Area Fire District says the fire escalated rapidly. From the moment incident command arrived to the point crews were pulling hose lines, the intensity grew fast. Three elderly…

Former Timberwolves player Chauncey Billups charged in sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes

October 23, 2025

Matt McConico,

Chauncey Billups NEW YORK (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested Thursday along with more than 30 other people accused of participating in schemes involving illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by the Mafia, authorities said. Rozier is accused in participating in an illegal sports betting scheme using…

Popular local singer Todd Eckart killed in head-on crash

October 23, 2025

Matt McConico, Dan Hanger,

Todd Eckart on FOX21 Morning News DULUTH, Min. & AMNICON, Wis. – The uncle of Todd Eckart has confirmed to FOX 21 that the popular local musician was killed in a head-on crash in Wisconsin. The crash happened at 2:12 p.m. on October 22, 2025 in Amnicon Township. Todd was a standout when it came to entertaining the Duluth area…

Man that escaped from NERCC has initial appearance in court

October 22, 2025

Matt McConico,

Michael Todd Hart GRAND RAPIDS, Min. – Michael Todd Hart made his initial appearance in Itasca County Court on charges after his alleged escaped from Northeast Regional Corrections Center. His initial appearance was on October 22, 2025. He is still remanded in custody. All the charges he’s facing in Itasca County are from his actions following the alleged escape. In…

Two dead in wrong way crash on Highway 53 in Amnicon

October 22, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

UPDATE: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office say two people were killed in the head-on collision. It happened at 2:12pm on October 22, 2025. A vehicle traveling northbound in the southbound lanes between Berg Park Rd. and Kent Rd. collided head-on with a southbound vehicle. The victims were the drivers and sole occupants of the vehicles. Identification is withheld pending notifications. AMNICON,…

St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office warns of scam calls pretending to be law enforcement

October 22, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

DULUTH, Minn. — The St. Louis County Sheriff’s office is warning community members of potential scam calls. According to officials, they have become aware of scam calls where the caller claims to be a member of law enforcement. In some cases, these callers demand money for different reasons, such as missed court dates or failing to appear for witness testimony….

Northland Country Club Asks For Public’s Help After Vandals Strike Twice

October 21, 2025

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Vandals have struck the Northland Country Club two times in one week. The people, who appear on surveillance video to be in their younger years, trespassed the property during the early morning hours of Oct. 16 and 18. Management says carts and green were damaged, doors were kicked in, locks were cut, and storage areas were broken…

Man charged with stalking, accused of sending Wisconsin’s chief justice intimidating emails

October 21, 2025

Matt McConico,

Jill Karofsky MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Prosecutors have charged a Wisconsin man with stalking after he allegedly sent liberal state Supreme Court Justice Jill Karofsky a series of intimidating emails. Ryan Thornton, 37, of Racine was charged Monday with one felony count of stalking. He faces up to 3 1/2 years in prison if convicted. His attorney, listed in court…

Truck collides with school bus in Hermantown

October 21, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — A truck collided with a school bus Tuesday morning in Hermantown. According to officials, at 8:15 a.m., they responded to the crash at the intersection of Stebner Road and Mpale Grove Road. A pickup truck traveling North on Stebner Road rear-ended the bus while they were approaching a red light at the intersection. Officials say the driver…

Business dealings listed within Hog Wild BBQ and Smokehouse Restaurant arson case

October 20, 2025

Matt McConico,

Steven W Kastern Covering Surveillance Camera SUPERIOR, Wis. & SOLON SPRINGS, Wis. – In the indictment of Steven and Kimberly Kastern for the fire at Hog Wild BBQ and Smokehouse Restaurant, there were a number of business dealings mentioned. The was a fire at the establishment on June 10, 2025. The couple were arrested on October 17, 2025 and were…

Owner of Hog Wild BBQ covered surveillance camera prior to fire at the business: Indictment

October 20, 2025

Matt McConico,

SUPERIOR, Wis. & SOLON SPRINGS, Wis. – Surveillance video allegedly shows Steven W. Kastern taking steps to cover-up the alleged arson of the Hog Wild BBQ and Smokehouse Restaurant on June 10, 2025. A DVR system in the office stored surveillance recordings from, “approximately 14 cameras throughout the establishment” was key in the indictment. The indictment claims, “DVR footage showed…

Pumpkin Train Forced to Strike Vehicle at Duluth Crossing

October 19, 2025

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — The North Shore Scenic Railroad’s (NSSR) last Pumpkin Train of the season got an unexpected delay Sunday after a driver ignored safety signals and ultimately got clipped by the train in Duluth’s Lakeside neighborhood, according to train officials. “Always assume that there is a train coming. Stop fully. Don’t go to a soft stop, stop fully. Look…

Police: Man Called in Bomb Threat at SCCU in Ashland

October 19, 2025

Dan Hanger,

ASHLAND, Wis. — A man is accused of calling in a bomb threat to Superior Choice Credit Union in Ashland Saturday. Police said the suspect said the bomb was in his safety deposit box at the bank. The building was evacuated as a precaution. The bomb squad was called in from Marathon County. No device was ever located. The suspect…

Trump says he has commuted sentence of former US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case

October 17, 2025

Matt McConico,

George Santos WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he had commuted the sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who is serving more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud and identity theft charges. The New York Republican was sentenced in April after admitting last year to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of…

Expect delays on Lift Bridge next week

October 17, 2025

Matt McConico,

Aerial Lift Bridge DULUTH, Min. – Both drivers and pedestrians could be facing minor delays with bridge inspections. Starting on Monday, October 20, 2025 the Aerial Lift Bridge and Minnesota Slip Bridge will undergo inspections. The inspection work is expect to last throughout the week. The inspections will require frequent and slow lifts of the bridge Aerial Lift Bridge to allow…

Man accused of assaulting Essentia nurses has history of nurse assault

October 17, 2025

Matt McConico,

Joseph Minowanigogezhig Legarde DULUTH, Min. – The man accused of assaulting two nurses at Essentia’s St. Mary’s Emergency Department had previously been convicted of assaulting Emergency Department staff. The recent assault allegedly happened at approximately 3a.m on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Duluth Police tell FOX21 he is accused of assaulting two female nurses. In November of 2017, Legarde was arrested…

New information on assault in Essentia Emergency Department

October 17, 2025

Matt McConico,

Joseph Minowanigogezhig Legarde DULUTH, Min. – Joseph Minowanigogezhig Legarde has officially been charged with two counts of assault from his alleged action in the Essentia St. Mary’s Emergency Department. It happened on October 16, 2025. According to charging documents Legarde was in a emergency room and activated his call light. When a nurse responded to the call light, Legarde allegedly…

New District Court Judge named for Duluth

October 17, 2025

Matt McConico,

Nathan Lacoursiere DULUTH, Min. – Governor Tim Walz has announced the appointment of Nathan LaCoursiere as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District. LaCoursiere will replace the Honorable Eric L. Hylden and will be chambered in Duluth in St. Louis County. In making the announcement Gov. Walz said, “Nathan LaCoursiere will be a remarkable judge… What makes him so…

Patient Assaults 2 Duluth Nurses At Essentia Health’s E.R.

October 16, 2025

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — Two female nurses at Essentia Health in Duluth were assaulted by a male patient in the Emergency Room around 3 a.m. Thursday. Duluth police said staff members were eventually able to restrain the man until police arrived. The man is being placed on a mental health hold. Once released, he will be taken to jail for two…

Amnicon Lake house fire leaves 1 dead

October 16, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

AMNICON LAKE, Wis. — One person is dead after a house fire in Amnicon Lake. (Credit: Douglas County Sheriff’s Office) According to officials, on Wednesday at 7:54 a.m., they responded to 7925 S Finn Point Rd to a report of a house on fire. Once the fire was put out, officials found the body of a 71-year-old man in the…

Structure destroyed in North Star Township fire

October 16, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

NORTH STAR TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A structure was deemed a complete loss after a fire in North Star Township. Fire officials say on Wednesday at around 8 p.m., they responded to reports structure on fire near the intersection of Pequaywan Lake Road and Fox Farm Road in North Star Township. The unoccupied cabin or deer shack was found to be a…

Crosby Fire nearly fully contained, Superior Hiking Trail set to reopen

October 15, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

Crosby Fire 10/11/2025 TOFTE, Minn. — In an update Wednesday, fire officials said the Crosby Fire is nearly fully contained. According to officials, the fire in the area of George H. Crosby Manitou State Park remains at 300 acres and is now 95% contained. SEE PREVIOUS: Crosby Fire now 85% contained The portion of the Superior Hiking Trail that was…

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