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80 Wildfires Around Minnesota

May 13, 2025

Matt McConico,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Interagency Fire Center in a news release says since Sunday (May 11), firefighters have responded to approximately 80 wildfires throughout Minnesota. Camp House Fire Monday (FOX 9) Three big wildfires are burning in Northeast Minnesota. As of Tuesday morning the information on the fires include: Camp House Fire Developed May 11, 2025. Currently 11,778 acres…

Sheriff: 40-Plus Structures Destroyed In ‘Camp House’ Fire Near Brimson

As Tuesday morning, there were no reports of injuries of fatalities in the three active wildfires in St. Louis County.

May 12, 2025

Dan Hanger,

CAMP HOUSE FIRE: Camp House Fire Monday (FOX 9) One day after a massive wildfire erupted near Brimson, officials reported Monday night that at least 40 structures had been destroyed by the Camp House wildfire. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office made that announcement about the losses in a news release around 10:30 p.m. The Camp House fire grew to…

Air Quality Alert (May 12 - May 13, 2025)

Air Quality Alert Due To Wildfires In Northeast Minnesota

Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke for Monday, May 12, through Tuesday, May 13, for northeast Minnesota

May 12, 2025

Matt McConico,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for northeast Minnesota due to the wildfires in the area. Air Quality Alert (May 12 – May 13, 2025) Air quality is expected to reach the orange AQI category or worse. Orange is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Ely is in the middle of the Purple zone…

Fire Danger and Burning Restrictions Across the Northland

May 9, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — The fire danger in the Northland has been rated as high, as a result the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has issued burn restrictions across the region. “This upcoming pattern that we’re going to be looking at as far as creating these possible critical fire weather conditions, especially Sunday and Monday, is something that we generally see,…

National Weather Service & St. Louis County Work Closely Together

April 11, 2025

Drew Kerner,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — The National Weather Service (NWS) and St. Louis County work hand-in-hand together to give better response to severe weather events. The two agencies have a long history of working together. Last year, the NWS Duluth office received the second highest number of weather support requests for Search and Rescue Operations out of any NWS…

School Closings, Delays: April 2, 2025

April 1, 2025

KQDS Staff,

For the latest school closings and delays, click here. The page will updated as soon as a district enters information through our online form. Categories: Education, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Weather Blog, Weather in the News, Wisconsin

A Mild Duluth Day Had People Out To Play

March 9, 2025

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Unseasonably warm air flowed into the Northland Sunday, with Duluth seeing a record-high of 57 for the day. That warmth had people coming out to play. Click the video above for more! Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Weather in the News

Warm Weather Brings Worrying Ice Conditions

March 4, 2025

Drew Kerner,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The late-February thaw has left ice unstable on many lakes and rivers in the Northland. Especially with the winter weather this season fluctuating, the quality of ice can weaken and be hard to predict how much weight it can support. Ice that is over 4 inches thick is strong enough to support one person on foot. However,…

1 Dead, 1 Rescued After UTV Falls Through Ice In Bay Along St. Louis River

The scene is near Billings Park

February 27, 2025

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — A top law enforcement official confirmed with FOX 21 Thursday evening that a body was located in the water along the St. Louis River after the UTV they were in fell through the ice. The body was located within the vehicle 14 feet below the surface in Kimballs Bay near Billings Park, according to the official. The…

School Closings, Delays For Feb. 17, 2025

February 17, 2025

Dan Hanger

Bad Weather Cancels ‘Book Across The Bay’ Race, But Not The Party

February 16, 2025

Dan Hanger,

ASHLAND, Wis. — High winds and drifting new snowfall canceled this weekend’s ‘Book Across The Bay’ in Ashland. Winds and snowy conditions on Lake Superior piled up on the luminaires that keep the skate skiiers and snowshoers on course from Ashland to Washburn. The course required 1,000 luminaries, which were unloaded Friday in preparation for the race. Even though the…

Dressing up for cold weather

February 3, 2025

James McAllister,

DULUTH, Minn. – Even after some warm days, we are still in the grasps of winter, and some chilly temperatures are expected in the near future. Eve Graves shows Fox 21 Meteorologist James McAllister how to properly layer up to take on winter outdoor activities in the Northland. Eve Graves enjoys outdoor activities in the winter here in the Northland,…

MLK march cancelled, rally still held indoors

January 20, 2025

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — The extreme cold has canceled the Monday, Jan. 20, Martin Luther King Junior march in Duluth. However, the Duluth chapter of the NAACP says there will still be a public MLK rally at the DECC’s Symphony Hall from noon until 1:30 p.m. People are encouraged to come early for a moment of chanting that would have taken…

Skiers and Snowboarders Brave the Cold

January 18, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — With frigid cold temperatures upon us, skiers and snowboarders are taking extra precautions on the slopes. Although Saturday was the warmest of a four day long cold stretch, those at Spirit Mountain layered up to shred down the hills. A pair of snowboarding brothers who grew up on the slopes said the cold is nothing to…

Extreme Temps: Ruth House Warming Center Offers Place to Stay

January 17, 2025

Paige Hansen,

SUPERIOR, Wis. –With a severe cold spell hitting the Twin Ports in the upcoming days, Superior’s only warming center is seeing an increase in visitors. The Ruth House warming center is open every night that temps drop past 30 degrees. With an Extreme Cold Warming being issued for the northland, the warming house is encouraging people who are homeless to…

Important Tips for Braving Dangerous Temperatures

January 17, 2025

Emily Halling,

DULUTH, Minn.– The winter season is feeling a bit more seasonal this year, because some freezing cold temperatures are on the horizon. The Northland is bracing for a cold stretch, lasting through next Wednesday. With temperatures falling well into the negative teens and ’20s. Temps that low matched with windchill are especially dangerous, because frostbite can occur in as little…

24 Dead As Crews Try To Corral Los Angeles Wildfires Before Winds Return

January 12, 2025

The Associated Press,

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters scrambled Sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week. At least 16 people were missing, and authorities said that number was expected to rise. The National…

Deadly Los Angeles Wildfires Rage On; FOX 21’s Perspective Of Fires On Northland Map

January 8, 2025

Dan Hanger, Rusty Mehlberg, The Associated Press,

DULUTH, Minn. — Click the video above to watch FOX 21’s coverage at 9 p.m. Wednesday of the raging, fatal wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Plus, Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg gives a perspective of what the size of the fires over Los Angeles would look in Duluth and other parts of the Northland. It’s a perspective that really opens your…

Heaviest Snowfall In A Decade Possible In Parts Of U.S.

January 5, 2025

The Associated Press,

A blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures stirred up dangerous travel conditions in parts of the central U.S. on Sunday, as a disruptive winter storm brought the possibility of the “heaviest snowfall in a decade” to some areas. Snow and ice blanketed major roadways in nearly all of Kansas, western Nebraska and parts of Indiana, where the state’s…

John Beargrease Sled Dog Race Postponed for 2nd Year in a Row

January 2, 2025

Drew Kerner,

NORTHERN MINNESOTA – Unusual winter weather has yet again postponed the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon for a second year. All three races – the 40-miler, the 120 miler, and the 300-mile marathon – were originally scheduled for January 26. But today, the board of directors announced on social media that the race will be postponed to March 2. The…

Photographers Capture the Deep Freeze

December 12, 2024

Emily Halling,

DULUTH, Minn.– The severe cold isn’t stopping photographers to emerge from the thick fog on the lake, just to get that perfect shot. Typically, in the summer, you can find people crowding around the harbor waiting for boats to come in. The boat enthusiasts aren’t letting the cold stop them. Some of the dedicated photographers, coming from out of state, and…

City Of Duluth Statement Ahead Of First Measurable Snowfall Of Season

October 30, 2024

KQDS Staff,

“The City of Duluth is monitoring the winter weather forecast. Street maintenance crews will be out plowing snow and clearing ice from roadways as conditions demand. Roads are expected to become slippery with the mixed precipitation forecast for the region in the earlier morning. While currently only one to three inches of snow seem most likely for the City of…

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Twin Ports Power Crews Arrive In Hurricane-Damaged Florida

October 13, 2024

Dan Hanger,

TAMPA BAY, FL – Power crews from the Twin Ports have arrived in Tampa Bay, Florida to help restore hundreds of thousands of people still without power. Twenty workers from Minnesota Power and Superior Water Light & Power arrived in Florida Friday. 300,000 customers with Tampa Bay Electric are still without power, according to a spokesperson with Minnesota Power. The…

VIDEO | Fall Colors in Duluth

October 11, 2024

Adam Jagunich,

DULUTH, Minn. — The fall colors are poppin’ right now across the northland. Fox 21 Photojournalist Adam Jagunich gives us a look from above at Ely’s Peak. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Video, Weather in the News

8 Kayakers Rescued From Bayfield’s Meyers Beach

October 6, 2024

Dan Hanger,

Courtesy: USCG BAYFIELD, Minn. – The United States Coast Guard responded to a water rescue Sunday at Meyers Beach in Bayfield. Crews responded to a report of two capsized kayakers who were clinging to another person’s kayak. The two kayakers were part of a group of eight kayakers. The remaining six kayakers who did not capsize were uncertain they could…

Sun Country To Bring Back Direct Flights From Duluth To Fort Myers

September 23, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Sun Country Airlines is returning to the Duluth International Airport with direct flights to Fort Myers, Florida this winter. The direct service will begin January 31 and operate on Mondays and Fridays. Flights will depart DLH at 7 p.m. and arriving at RSW at 11:35 p.m., and departing RSW at 3:05 p.m. and arriving at DLH at…

Funnel Clouds, Tornadoes Reported In St. Louis County

September 19, 2024

Dan Hanger,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay said a tornado touched down Thursday evening on Bug Creek Road just east of Cotton. That’s where trees snapped and some minor damage to a homeowner’s shed, according to the sheriff. Bug Creek Road near Cotton FOX 21 viewers sent in pictures and videos (click the video above) of…

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Virginia

August 17, 2024

KQDS Staff,

VIRGINIA, Minn. — The Disaster Recovery Center is now open for any residents or business owners in St. Louis County who got hit hard by the flooding in mid-June. The center is located in the St. Louis County Public Works Building on HWY 153. It plans to be open seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Specialists…

Longtime Meteorologist Karl Spring Rejoins FOX 21 Weather Team

July 9, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Longtime meteorologist Karl Spring is re-joining the FOX 21’s weather team later this month. He’ll be filling in as needed for all newscasts. Karl Spring Karl is a native Minnesotan and a life-long Twins and Vikings fan. Besides his time forecasting for years in the Twin Ports, including at FOX 21 in 2008-2009, he has also worked…

Worsening Floods and Deterioration Pose Threats to US Dam Safety

July 3, 2024

The Associated Press,

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Early last week, floodwater in rural Minnesota pushed debris against a more than century-old dam and then carved a path around it, eroding so much of the riverbank that most of a house fell into the river. Several days later, intense rain damaged a dam that holds drinking water for Houston, forcing officials to issue a potential…

A View Above The Raging Kawishiwi Falls In Ely

June 20, 2024

Dan Hanger,

ELY, Minn. – Click the video above to see an amazing view above the Kawishiwi Falls in Ely courtesy of Photographer Chris Ellerbroek. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Weather in the News

Cook Community Leans On Each Other As Swollen River Takes Over Downtown

Gov. Walz will visit Cook and Biwabik on Thursday to survey the flood damage.

June 20, 2024

Dan Hanger, Adam Jagunich,

COOK, Minn. – The small, close-knit city of Cook is dealing with a big problem. The swollen Littlefork River has sent feet of water into the low-lying downtown. Homes and businesses are surrounded by water. Some basements have feet of water, according to locals. There was a slight sign of relief Thursday because forecasters believe the river has hit its…

Biwabik and Giant’s Ridge Area Feel Storm’s Wrath

Police watch area and lawmaker says damages in "tens of millions" of dollars

June 19, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

Some areas of the Northland had stalled cars, washed out roads and flooded basements. It other places, the earth literally opened up. That was the case along a portion of the Mesabi Bike Trail near Biwabik, with a gaping cave-in between Giants Ridge and Highway 135. Tuesday night emergency crews were called into the rainy darkness to deal with a…

Flood Aftermath in the Iron Range

The Iron Range was hit with heavy rainfall Tuesday, resulting in many basements and roadways being flooded.

June 19, 2024

Paige Hansen,

HIBBING, Minn. — One day after a large storm brought severe rainfall to the Iron Range, parts of Hibbing are left with multiple roadways still flooded over. There were also many reports of basements flooded in Hibbing and surrounding areas. “The little bit in the basement just kind of got it wet, we had to move and basically clean it…

Latest on Road Closures and Rainfall Totals Following Severe Weather

June 19, 2024

KQDS Staff,

NORTHLAND – Severe storms brought plenty of disasters in northern Minnesota Tuesday night. The National Weather Service reports 1.5 to more than 7 inches of rain have fallen within just a few hours. Tornadic wind speeds brought reports of a waterspout spotted outside of Tofte at 5:19 p.m., a confirmed tornado outside of Cotton, and funnel clouds spotted over Moose…

FOX 21 Local News At 9: Tuesday’s Severe Weather Coverage

June 18, 2024

Dan Hanger,

NORTHLAND — Video from viewers from around the Northland shows manholes unable to hold all the rain water in Bovey. The streets were comparable to small riverways. A similar story comes out of McKinley, as the heavy rainfall sends water down the streets and around homes. Video from viewers in Hibbing shows parking lots flooded. With vehicle owners moving cars…

Grandma’s Marathon Officials Monitoring Weather Threats

June 18, 2024

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — With Grandmas Marathon taking place this weekend, organizers are keeping a close eye on potential weather threats. Race staff have been working with the National Weather Service to monitor rain events and patterns for the race weekend are showing rain with potential thunderstorms. Organizers say the race is currently as planned but they will continue to watch…

NWS Confirms Several Tornadoes In Carlton, Aitkin, Crow Wing Counties

June 13, 2024

Rusty Mehlberg,

UPDATE 7 P.M. JUNE 13: The National Weather Service office in Duluth has confirmed some of the damage from severe storms passing through parts of the Northland Wednesday was due to several tornadoes. As of Thursday evening, they determined a tornado traveled about five miles near Wright in Carlton County around 7 p.m. It has been given an EF-0 rating, meaning…

Homeowners In Aitkin Area Rally Together After Tornado Damage

June 13, 2024

KQDS Staff,

CEDAR LAKE, Minn. — Homeowners in the Aitkin area are working together to clean up the damage after at least one tornado rolled through Wednesday night. The damage on Cedar Lake, just outside of Aitkin, consisted of lots of fallen trees. Resident Bill Moga has lived in the area more than 20 years. “I went down the basement and the…

Severe Storms Drop Hail Across The Northland

June 12, 2024

Dan Hanger,

Severe storms dropped all types of hail down on the Northland Wednesday evening. Click the video above to check it out! Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Public Safety, Weather in the News

Crow Wing County Reports Significant Storm Damage

June 12, 2024

Dan Hanger,

We are getting new images of significant damage in Crow Wing County from Wednesday’s severe storms. The Sheriff’s Office posted photos late Wednesday showing a camper flipped over, trees down, and pieces of debris, like a 2X4 through a home’s roof. The pictures were taken off Highway 6 just north of Crosby. This is the same area where storm chasers…

Duluth’s Jesus Is Life Ministries Brings Aid Following Midwest Tornadoes

Two vans packed up earlier this week with supplies, leaving Duluth for Iowa

May 12, 2024

KQDS Staff, Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — A church in West Duluth continues its tradition of helping people at disaster sites across the country. This last week the Jesus is Life Ministries church from West Duluth decided to head to Minden, Iowa a small city in the southwestern part of that state. The decision to help this small town was largely made because tornadoes…

Wildfire Experts Sound The Alarm For A Potentially Active Season

April 3, 2024

Pat Brink,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. –You wouldn’t think with the recent snowstorm we experienced that there would be a need to talk about Wildfire dangers. Woody Unruh, a meteorologist with the Duluth National Weather Service said, “New snowfall from last week’s major winter storm ranged from around 10 to 20 inches with around half an inch to one and a half…

8 A.M. Tuesday Winter Storm Update From City Of Duluth

March 26, 2024

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, MN–The following is the latest storm update from the offices of the City of Duluth: Due to continued inclement weather conditions, Duluth Workforce Center/CareerForce will be closed to the public today, with staff working remotely. All other City of Duluth facilities are open to the public today with some staff working remotely. The National Weather Service in Duluth…

Some Have to Work on Snow Days

March 26, 2024

Lucretia Free,

DULUTH, Minn. — Isaac Kasper oversees maintenance operations on UMD’s campus. He was up at 6 a.m. Monday morning. Just last week, he and his team were preparing for Spring. Now they’re back to shoveling snow. “We were cleaning up planting beds, mulching, picking up brush and leaves and doing spring type work last week. Putting seed and soil down…

6:45 P.M. Winter Storm Update From City Of Duluth

March 24, 2024

Dan Hanger,

6:45 P.M. Update: Due to snow conditions, some City of Duluth facilities will be closed to the public tomorrow, March 25, 2024. Duluth Workforce Development Center will be closed tomorrow, with staff working remotely during the storm Monday. All Duluth Public Library facilities will be closed tomorrow. Duluth City Hall, however, will be open to the public, but with some…

Snow-Making Machines Save 50th American Birkebeiner, But With Changes

February 12, 2024

Dan Hanger,

CABLE, Wis. – Officials with the 50th Annual American Birkebeiner announced Monday evening that the races will go on next week in one form or another. The Birkie won’t be taking its traditional path from Cable to Hayward and will instead take place on a 10 kilometer loop in Cable. Races that go beyond 10 kilometers will do loops. Organizers…

First-Ever February Tornado Forms In Wisconsin

February 8, 2024

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The first-ever tornado in February was spotted Thursday just south of Madison, the National Weather Service confirmed. It was the first tornado ever for the state of Wisconsin during the month since records have been kept, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported. Rock County officials, in the area where the tornado was reported, received reports of about…

Wildfire Fighters Wanted: Minnesota DNR

Agency is gearing up for the coming season.

February 2, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

Even with the mild winter, concern over grass and forest fires might seem a ways off. But that is not delaying the Minnesota DNR in looking for additional wildfire fighters. The agency says it is looking to fill two different kinds of positions. One is Smokechasers. No experience is needed and those hired would be trained. The schedules are flexible,…

Surfers Take Advantage of Ice-Free Lake Superior

January 10, 2024

Rusty Mehlberg,

STONY POINT, Minn. – The lack of ice on Lake Superior so far this winter gave surfers the chance to get out on the water Wednesday. Over a half-dozen people took advantage of the waves being formed along the North Shore, gathering at Stony Point to catch the few seconds the right waves would allow. Duluth resident Bailey Bence says he…