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Registrations Opened for Family Freedom School

DULUTH, Minn.- The Family Freedom center opened up registrations for the Family Freedom school, a 12 week program designed to engage and empower black families and community members. The program addresses internalized…

Saint Fennessy 4K Run A Success

DULUTH, Minn. - No walk up registrations welcome at this year’s St. Fennessy 4k fun run as it sold out for the first time ever. 600 racers laced them up early this…

Take Action Duluth Wants Paid Sick Leave

DULUTH, Minn. - How would you like to earn paid sick leave from work no matter your yearly earning's? Take action Minnesota met in 6 locations state wide today to join…

Figure Skaters Show Off Talents

DULUTH, Minn. - Hundreds of skaters of all skill levels put on a performance for friends and family today at Lake View Arena. Celebrating 90 years the show was also a…

Rangers Roll Past Esko For Section 7AA Title

DULUTH, Minn- Crosby-Ironton gets redemption for last years section 7AA finals game, beating Esko at Romano Gym 52 to 46. The State Tournament up next for the Rangers. [field59_video key="4b555473bf9f5b274cca0fe0f0e2ff03fc178b73" account="KQDS" playlist="" pid="eyhbGNjO" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vLFbR8TO-120.jpg?cachebust=1489892166068" vtitle="Rangers Roll Past Esko For Section…

Son of Alleged Nazi Wants Evidence Released

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The son of a Minnesota man sought by Polish authorities in a Nazi massacre is asking that evidence against his father be released. A court in Poland recently issued an arrest warrant for Michael Karkoc, opening the way…

Secret Service Stops White House Intruder

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) A Trump administration spokesman says an individual was apprehended near the White House, a week after an intruder was caught on White House grounds. Press secretary Sean Spicer wrote on Twitter on Saturday that the individual…

Veteran Celebrates 102nd Birthday

SILVER BAY, Minn. - One hundred years is a milestone most of us will never reach. Rogenald Keller celebrated his centennial two years ago and today showed why he's still going…

Cloquet Police Chief Placed on Leave

CLOQUET, Minn. - There was controversy Thursday, as Cloquet Police Chief Steve Stracek was placed on paid administrative leave at the city council meeting. That was confirmed to FOX 21 by one…

4th Saint Fennessy 4K Kicks Off Saturday

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Runners are preparing for The 4th Saint Fennessy 4k that kicks off Friday. The race is named after a former employee of Grandma’s marathon that passed away, and has been…

Mentor Duluth Celebrates Match of the Year

DULUTH, Minn.- Mentor Duluth celebrated the Mentor Mentee match of the year at the Making a Difference Luncheon at Holiday Inn in Duluth today. Past and present mentors, local leaders, and others…

Shipping Season Around the Corner

DULUTH, Minn.- Shipping season is starting back up next week, and Duluth could be seeing ships coming in, as soon as Next Sunday. The St. Lawrence Seaway and the Welland canal which…

Local Leaders Hold Round Table to Discuss Healthcare

DULUTH, Minn.- Local leaders discussed healthcare at the MNsure round table event at Generations Health Care Initiatives in Duluth, Friday. Leaders like MNsure CEO Allison O’Toole, and area representative Jennifer Schultz…

Duluth Pack Remodel is Finished

DULUTH, Minn.-The remodel at Duluth Pack is over. After a seven-week process, the downstairs of the store has a new look with more of a cabin-theme. It’s all part of their…

Mayo Clinic Faces Questions After CEO Comments on Insurance

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Mayo Clinic is facing some questions from the state of Minnesota after its CEO told employees that if patient conditions are equal, its hospitals should prioritize the privately insured patients over those under government-subsidized programs like Medicaid.…

Lt. Gov. Smith Won't Run for Governor in 2018

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Democratic Lt. Gov. Tina Smith says she will not run for governor in 2018. Smith has long been viewed as a top contender for in the gubernatorial given her visible perch as Gov. Mark Dayton's…

MPCA Chief Sounds Alarm About Trump Cuts to EPA Grants

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota official who heads a group that represents state environmental agencies nationwide says the Trump administration's proposed cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency grant programs would cripple their ability to protect air, land, and…

NCAA Tournament Could Generate $6M for Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) - The sold out NCAA men's basketball tournament could mean millions in revenue for Milwaukee. According to Visit Milwaukee, the economic impact of the last time the city hosted the games in 2014 was $4.6 million. Visit…

Dayton Devotes Budget Surplus to Preschool, Savings

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton wants to put much of a growing budget surplus toward expanding a new preschool program. Governor Mark Dayton released his retooled budget proposal Friday that capitalizes on a surplus that's grown…

Updegrove Announces At-Large City Council Run

DULUTH, Minn. - Rich Updegrove, a high school social studies teacher, announced his candidacy Thursday evening for Duluth City Councilor, At-Large. Updegrove is a co-facilitator of Our Revolution - Duluth, a grassroots political organization that arose out of Bernie Sanders'…

Pay Increase for Minnesota Legislators in Limbo

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The chairman of the independent council that approved $14,000 raises for Minnesota lawmakers says lawyers will have to decide whether Republican House Speaker Kurt Daudt can block the pay increase. Minnesota voters created the Legislative Salary Council…

Duluthians Say 'No More' to Mother Nature

DULUTH, Minn. - A hardy group of Duluthians were sending a strong message to Mother Nature Friday morning. The 5th Annual Shorts Against Winter event is a chance for Northlanders to…

Minnesota Officials Aim to End Chronic Homelessness by 2018

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Thousands of people in the Twin Cities have been homeless for years, despite a coordinated effort by city, state, and nonprofit leaders that has cut chronic homelessness nearly in half since 2010. The Pioneer Press…

Trump Administration Fights Syrian's Travel Ban Lawsuit

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Justice Department attorneys say a judge shouldn't block President Donald Trump's travel ban in the case of a Syrian family trying to relocate to Wisconsin. A Syrian man who settled in Wisconsin filed a lawsuit last…

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