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Children Get a Taste of Being an Engineer for 1 Day
DULUTH, Minn.- Around 40 3rd, 4th and 5th graders had a small taste of what it’s like to be an engineer. The Society of Women Engineers at UMD hosted the Spring…
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…
St. Urho's Day Celebration Returning to Finland, MN
FINLAND, Minn. - Finns across the Northland and beyond observed St. Urho's Day yesterday. St. Urho's celebrates the man who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland. Finland, Minnesota holds an annual…
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…
Lake Superior College Student Sells Welding Art Pieces for Veterans Charity
DULUTH, Minn. -- A welding student at Lake Superior College is doing her best to give back to veterans. Her art piece, called “A Soldier’s Love” depicts a silhouette of a…
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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…
St. Patrick’s Day Festivities
St. Patrick's Day Festivities
Ban on Irish Butter Sparks Fight in Butter-Loving Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - In butter-loving Wisconsin, a ban on Irish butter has sparked a fight. A handful of Wisconsin residents have filed a lawsuit challenging a 1953 state law that bans the sale of Kerrygold Irish butter, or any…
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…
