WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The largest expansion of VA Health benefits ever just took effect on March 5 and it could benefit more than 100,000 veterans in Minnesota. In the past, only veterans who were…
DULUTH, Minn. -- With the spring season right around the corner people grabbed their skis and snowboards for one last ride of the year. The Spirit Mountain annual Spring Happening, or smash…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Whether it’s your local pub or a fan favorite bar or brewery, St. Patrick’s Day had the doors open Sunday morning for the Irish holiday weekend. At Dubh Linn Irish…
CLOQUET, Minn. -- While the majority of folks spent this weekend drinking, a handful of individuals were perfecting their soups for the 18th annual Mojakka Cook-off. Mojakka is Finnish-American slang for soup, originally consisting…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A second man has been charged in connection with the 2005 theft of a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz," according to an indictment made public Sunday. Jerry…
RICE LAKE, Minn. -- A house caught fire Saturday evening around 6 p.m. in Rice Lake. According to the authorities, a sole resident of the 4300 block of W. Calvary Rd reported smoke coming up from the basement of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Blue Rock Grill in the heart of downtown Duluth has closed after five months in business. Owner Rick Lampton tells FOX 21 the business closed on March 9. “We definitely didn't get the volume we were expecting,”…
Minn. -- International Falls and Grand Portage will be getting federal funding for their Land Port of Entry projects. International Falls will receive $86 million and Grand Portage $27 million. The funds will…
DULUTH, Minn. -The City of Duluth held its fourth and final public meeting on the reconstruction of West Superior Street between Carlton and West Michigan Street. Residents and Businesses were looking at the plans of the latest design for the…
DULUTH, Minn. - Sunday is St. Patrick’s Day and that brings out the Irish in all of us, even if on the other 365 days of the year, you have no Irish in you! [blox_vms account="KQDS" key="783c481bccb03f69b48aa6adccd73b49756151a6" vtitle="kqds1-Fri_Mar_15_21_00 - selection"…
Well, it's not winter, and it's not spring, so you can't blame anyone for being a bit confused. But people may get some clarity Friday and Saturday at the Home, Business and Sports Show. One hundred and twenty-five businesses from…
DULUTH, Minn. -- UMD students rode by bus to Minnesota’s state capitol Thursday on behalf of the university for Bulldog Lobbying Days. Bulldog Lobbying Days is an annual student-led event where students advocate for the…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Parks and Rec is teaming up with a non-profit that focuses on supporting seniors as they age. Every month both organizations host an event called Lunch, Learn, and Share. Friday's program took place at the Harrison…
DULUTH, Minn. -- A full-service snowboard shop is switching gears to their spring skate season. "It's been a bit strange nonetheless. I've actually been out skateboarding this winter more than I've been snowboarding which is…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris visited a Planned Parenthood clinic on Thursday, marking what her office said was the first time a president or vice president has toured a facility that performs abortions, as the White House escalates…
UPDATE (March 15, 10:05 a.m.) -- Duluth Police are now asking for the public's help in finding the suspect involved in Sunday's robbery at a Taco John's in West Duluth. A description says the individual was wearing dark clothing, a…
DULUTH, Minn. -- A mobile home in Duluth is a total loss after a fire happened Wednesday evening. Duluth Fire says they received a report of a fire at a mobile home on Burger Drive with people still inside. Upon…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Math lovers are celebrating Pi Day at UMD. The day is celebrated on March 14th because that is the first few numbers of the mathematical constant 3.14. The event Thursday featured pizza,…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- It was a special day at the Superior Fire Department Thursday because after over two years, a fire victim was able to thank the firefighters who helped save his life. In the…
A Duluth elementary school teacher is facing felony charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a female student. John Paul Horgeshimer is a teacher at the Raleigh Edison Academy. He is charged with first and second degree criminal sexual conduct with a…
MORSE TOWNSHIP, Minn. --UPDATE March 14, 2024 Authorities have now identified the person who died in a fire near Ely in February. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says the victim was 77-year-old Carol Ann Lindbeck. A press release said…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal authorities say a woman has been charged with illegally buying guns used in the killings of three Minnesota first responders in a standoff at a home in the Minneapolis suburb of Burnsville, where seven children were…
DULUTH, Minn. -- A project 10 years in the making is now complete at Lake Superior College. The Harold P. Erickson Library has reopened after undergoing a $2.3 million renovation. The new space brings…
COOK COUNTY, Minn. -- A fire in the woods near Split Rock Lighthouse caused the entire historic site to shut down and evacuate on Tuesday. This was the fiery scene surrounding the landmark, captured and shared by Split Rock Lighthouse…
DULUTH, Minn. -- A combat veteran turned UMD student shared his experience overseas and the hardships he has faced while transitioning into scholar life. Jacob Heytens gave a speech at the college as a part…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Construct Tomorrow hosted a two-day event at the DECC this week. The event allowed local students to get hands-on experience and learn about new job opportunities. Students could lay bricks, set tiles…
PROCTOR, Minn. -- A juvenile male is being questioned after Proctor High School went on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after a potential threat involving a weapon in the school's Media Center, according to Proctor Police Chief Kent Gaidis. Authorities say 911…
Preparations are already underway for a potentially early and serious wildfire season in Minnesota. The Superior National Forest may be among the regions particularly vulnerable and the agency will be applying for new federal funds to help prevent and reduce…
ASHLAND, Wis. - The president of Ashland’s Northland College said it was a perfect storm that led to Monday’s urgent plea to the community for financial help. The liberal arts institution of 132 years…
(AP) -- Dollar Tree swung to a surprise fourth-quarter loss and will close nearly 1,000 stores after the discount retailer slashed the value of a rival chain it acquired almost a decade ago. Dollar Tree plans to close about 600…
