Duluth Fire Department Adds Arson Dog to its Ranks
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department has introduced a new tool for detecting flammable liquids at fire scenes. This new tool will also be used by other departments in the Duluth area.…
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Duluth's KQDS-TV, FOX21 Ownership Change Completed
Duluth's KQDS-TV, FOX 21 welcomed new ownership on Monday. The completion of the sale to the Coastal Television Broadcasting Group LLC, culminated a several-year process during which the station's long-time owners had been looking for…
Trump Declines To Endorse A National Abortion Ban, He Says Limits Should Be Left To The States
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said he believes abortion limits should be left to the states, in a video released Monday declining to endorse a national ban after months of mixed messages and speculation. “Many people have asked me what my…
Huge Crowds Await A Total Solar Eclipse In North America
MESQUITE, Texas (AP) — Millions of spectators along a narrow corridor stretching from Mexico to the U.S. to Canada eagerly awaited Monday’s celestial sensation — a total eclipse of the sun — even as forecasters called for clouds. The best weather was expected…
International Falls Historic Bandshell Engulfed in Flames
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. -- A historic bandshell in the City of International Falls caught fire Sunday afternoon, and appears to be a total loss. There's been no word yet on what caused the flames or…
A & Dubs Drive-In Restaurant Won't Reopen For 2024 Season
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Hantz family announced Sunday that their decades-long run as operators of A & Dubs in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood was over. The beloved seasonal business on the 3100 block…
'Little Neetchers' To Close In Duluth's Lincoln Park Neighborhood
DULUTH, Minn. -- A longtime Duluth store and play space for toddlers has announced it's closing next month. Little Neetchers is located in the Enger Lofts building on West Superior Street in Lincoln Park.…
BCA Search For Clues At Cloquet Home Involving Disappearance Of Peter Martin
CLOQUET, Minn. -- The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has provided an update on the disappearance of Peter Martin, a member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. [caption id="attachment_2157470"…
City Of Duluth To Host Public Meetings On Lead Water Service Line Replacements
DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth is hosting two public meetings this week involving lead water service lines and upcoming projects to replace them in the lower Lincoln Park and Gary neighborhoods. The first meeting is happening Monday at…
St. Louis County Commissioner Grimm Wins DFL Endorsement
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County Commissioner Ashley Grimm has won the DFL endorsement over challenger and Duluth city councilor Janet Kennedy. Grimm said she won by a margin of 63 percent to 28 percent. The 3rd district commissioner has…
Grand Rapids Artist Shares Passion for Norwegian Folk Art
DULUTH, Minn. -- For six hours on Sunday, Grand Rapids-based artist Michelle Carlson was doing what she loves the most, sharing the Norwegian folk art style of rosemaling. She taught a class at the Duluth…
Fitger's Bockfest Welcomes in Spring
DULUTH, Minn. -- "Whether the weather is good, whether the weather is not good, Bockfest always goes one and today we've got the sun and it's amazing," said Tami Tanski-Sherman, Fitger's Mall Manager. Bockfest is an…
Local Company 'Loll Designs' Hosts Garage Sale
DULUTH, Minn. -- One local company was doing some spring cleaning and decided to host a 'garage sale' to get its products out in the community. Loll Designs is a Duluth-based company that produces all…
Astronomy Day at the UMD Planetarium Prepares People for The Solar Eclipse
DULUTH, Minn. -- The UMD Planetarium held its annual Astronomy Day Saturday to educate people about space and science. Many interacting activities and demonstrations were set up at the Planetarium. People could learn about…
Local Artist Has Pieces Displayed in Mayor's Reception Room
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Mayor's Reception Room at the Duluth City Hall got a makeover and one local artist is having her artwork displayed throughout the room. Kelly Schamberger is the featured artist whose paintings…
"Wear Blue" Day Across Minnesota for Child Abuse Prevention Month
DULUTH, Minn. -- April is officially Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in Minnesota and Duluth was full of blue today to support the cause. First Witness Child Advocacy Center encouraged the community to…
Snocross Returns to Duluth After Five-Year Absence
DULUTH, Minn. -- A long-time winter event has returned to Duluth. This weekend, after a five-year absence, the Amsoil Snocross National is back. The snowmobiles are out in force and will be at Spirit Mountain…
56th Annual Arrowhead Home and Builders Show Hosts Over 300 Vendors
DULUTH, Minn. -- A one stop shop for all of your home, building, and gardening needs is taking place at the DECC this weekend. It is the 56th annual Arrowhead Home and Builders Show. The event is a place for…
President Joe Biden Will Unveil His New Plan To Give Student Loan Relief To Many New Borrowers
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will announce his latest effort to broaden student loan relief next week for new categories of borrowers, according to three people familiar with the plans, nearly a year after the Supreme Court foiled his administration’s first…
What To Know About Next Week’s Total Solar Eclipse In The US, Mexico And Canada
(AP) -- North America is on the verge of another masking of the sun. Monday’s total solar eclipse will make landfall along Mexico’s Pacific coast and cross into Texas and 14 other U.S. states, before exiting over Canada. It will…
UMD Pop-Up Bike Repairs Every Thursday of April
DULUTH, Minn. -- Spring is in the air, and you might be eager to give your bike wheels a good spin. But... slow down! Experts say, it's important to first make sure your bike is in prime condition. [blox_vms account="KQDS"…
Duluth Man Indicted In Federal Child Pornography Case
DULUTH, Minn. -- A one-time Duluth ski coach is now federally indicted on charges of possessing 18,000 images and videos of child pornography. John Degelau, 27, was arrested and released Thursday after being arraigned in federal court. [caption id="attachment_2156903" align="alignright"…
Minnesota Power 'Disappointed' With Superior City Council's Denial Of NTEC Public Hearing
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Minnesota Power is "disappointed" with the city of Superior after the council voted down the opportunity for a public hearing on the proposed Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC). On Wednesday night, five…
Fitger's Bockfest Kicks Off With Blessing Of The Bock
DULUTH, Minn. -- The annual Fitger’s Bockfest kicked off Thursday evening with the blessing of the bock. It's a traditional German-styled celebration of spring, and the fun goes all the way through Saturday evening…
40 Additional Staff Laid Off Amid Superior School District's $4M Budget Deficit
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- More employees of the Superior School district have been let go as the district tackles a $4 million deficit for the next school year. Forty support staff members, mostly paraprofessionals, were notified this week about the layoffs,…
Ashland Woman Hit, Killed By Vehicle
ASHLAND, Wis. -- An Ashland woman has died after being hit by a vehicle. The victim is identified as 68-year-old Rose Kozeneski. The accident happened around 8 p.m. Wednesday on State Highway 13 and 7th Street. Police said the victim…
Northland College Gives Itself Two More Weeks to Solve Financial Crisis and Avoid School Closure
ASHLAND, Wis. -- Yesterday's self-imposed deadline for the future of Northland College came and went. Today, college leaders said it will be another two weeks before they know for sure. The news came during…
Road Contruction Season Beginning: Drivers Warned That Construction Zone Deaths Have Increased
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is ready for summer road construction, and officials say get ready for road closures, lane changes, orange cones and a summer of endless stop and go. Thursday, MNDOT revealed plans…
Superior Fire Department Celebrates New Hires and Promotions
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The Superior Fire Department hosted a swearing in and awards ceremony Thursday afternoon. The event was all about welcoming aboard new firefighters, celebrating promotions, and learning about the accomplishments firefighters have done…
Duluth Salvation Army Hosting New Fundraising Dinner Starting This Year
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Salvation Army is shaking things up in their approach to fundraising in 2024. Starting this year, they will be hosting a new event called the Black and White Ball in…
