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Knowing Your Neighbor: Morgan Music

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Whether you're playing the Amsoil or just learning the chords, Morgan Music on Banks Avenue in Superior is here for you. "We employ friendly gear gurus," said Tal Morgan, owner of…

Finally: Fall Graduation at Lake Superior College!

When it comes to graduation, many of us think of spring and the end of the school year. But for some college students, it's the fall when they finally take that last class. Celebrating that is what brought students and…

Former Career US Diplomat Charged With Secretly Spying For Cuban Intelligence For Decades

MIAMI (AP) — A former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been charged with serving as a secret agent for Cuba’s intelligence services dating back decades, the Justice Department said Monday. Newly unsealed court papers allege that Manuel…

Coffee Conversation: Night Riders Snowmobile Club Fundraiser Dinner

HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- The Night Riders Snowmobile Club is preparing to host its annual fundraising dinner and silent auction. Chris Jacobson joined FOX21 on the morning newscast Monday to talk about the event and its purpose. [blox_vms account="KQDS" key="a9478356c9b6ce8ca20349e3a2a92f3242ca451d" vtitle="kqds1-Mon_Dec_04_08_00…

Superior Names Next Chief of Police

SUPERIOR, Wis. --The city of Superior announced Friday that Paul Winterscheidt will be the city’s next police chief. The current chief, Nicholas Alexander retires in January of 2024. Winterschieidt, a 2003 graduate of UW Superior,…

Julebyen, Centuries Old Traditions Still Celebrated

KNIFE RIVER, Minn. -- "It's a small community. It started off as a fishing village. A lot of Scandinavian residents got it started and that trend has continued," said Chair of Julebyen Helene Hedlund. Knife…

Hundreds Flock to Winter Village for Festive Shopping

DULUTH, Minn. -- The lack of snow and comfortable temperatures had people out and about at the Duluth Winter Village at the DECC. Local businesses, a majority from Canal Park and Lincoln Park, sat…

Chickens Killed In Barn Fire

FLOODWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. -- A barn fire killed several chickens in Floodwood Township Saturday evening. St. Louis County Sheriff Office deputies and area fire departments responded around 6:15 p.m. The barn is a total loss. No people were injured. The…

Man Dies In Landslide at Minnesota State Park

MANKATO, Minn. -- A 19-year-old man became trapped and died as a result of a landslide at a state park in southern Minnesota. The Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office received a call…

Duluth Library Kicking Off Winter Fun

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Public Library is kicking off it's winter fun with various events and a reading program. Saturday the library hosted an event based off an Icelandic tradition, where kids and family could enjoy crafts, gift wrapping…

Hmong New Year Celebrated in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. --Duluth community members gathered Saturday to celebrate the Hmong New Year at Coppertop Church. It has been nearly 50 years since Hmong in Minnesota began resettling in the United States after being refugees from the Vietnam War. Now…

Be A Santa To A Senior A Success In The Twin Ports

DULUTH, Minn. -- A local organization is making sure seniors are not forgotten this holiday season. Home Instead is a supportive services home care provider for senior citizens. Every year they gather specialized…

Bentleyville Stays Open Late for Special "After Hours" Event

DULUTH, Minn. -- For its 20th season, Bentleyville is changing things up to celebrate the holidays. For the first time ever, Bentleyville is hosted a special "After Hours" event Friday night. Everyone ages 21 and…

Duluth Police Department Welcomes Nine New Officers

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Police Department welcomed nine new police officers, aiding the departments current officer shortage. The recruits were sworn in during a ceremony this afternoon. Family and friends pinned each new officers…

2024 Duluth Lawn And Sport ALS Circle Tour Raising Awareness

DULUTH, Minn. -- In 1999 a group of 4 men went on a snowmobile ride fundraising for those fighting ALS. Now, a new group is recreating that original ride. A year after that…

Superior Library's Merry Little Book Sale Ends Saturday

SUPERIOR, Wis. --Do you have a book lover on your gift list this year? The Superior Library may be the place for you. You can pick up reasonably priced, almost new books, that are being sold as part of Superior…

Hmong New Year Preparations Take Place At Coppertop Church In Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- The local Twin Ports Hmong community is busy preparing for their annual New Year celebration. The celebration is happening tomorrow but today was all about getting the traditional food made.…

Floating Sauna to Open Saturday in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- You may have taken a sauna before, but have you experienced one from on top of Lake Superior? Well, you can do just that beginning on Saturday, December 2. Cedar…

Inmate Stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 Times, Charged With Attempted Murder, Prosecutors Say

(AP) -- An incarcerated former gang member and FBI informant was charged Friday with attempted murder in the stabbing last week of ex-Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin at a federal prison in Arizona. John…

Agreement Reached For Sale of KQDS-TV, FOX21

Duluth, MN – The owners of KQDS-TV, FOX21, have entered into an agreement for the sale of the station. Red River Broadcast Co., LLC has signed an asset purchase agreement with Coastal Television. Coastal Television operates ten television stations in…

DECC Getting Ready For Duluth Winter Village

DULUTH, Minn. -- Thursday, organizers are preparing to turn Harbor Drive into the Duluth Winter Village. The event takes place this Saturday and Sunday and will look like a German Christmas market. With…

YWCA Young Mothers Program Receives Grant

DULUTH, Minn. -- The YWCA Duluth's Spirit Valley Young Mothers Program works with homeless mothers who are between the ages of 16 and 21. Each at-risk mother and their child who are a…

4 People Arrested On Drug Charges In Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- 4 people have been arrested in Duluth Thursday afternoon on drug charges. According to the Duluth Police Department, the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force, along with other agencies executed search warrants at two different houses in…

The House Expels Rep. George Santos. An Ethics Report Had Accused Him Of Breaking Federal Law

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted on Friday to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York after a critical ethics report on his conduct that accused him of converting campaign donations for his own use. He was just the sixth member in the…

Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, The First Woman On The Supreme Court, Has Died At 93

WASHINGTON (AP) — Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, an unwavering voice of moderate conservatism and the first woman to serve on the nation’s highest court, died Friday. She was 93. O’Connor died in Phoenix, of complications related to advanced…