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Fundraiser for Family of Tammy Churness

HERMANTOWN, MINN. -- There was a benefit fundraiser for Tammy Churness on Saturday, who was told in 2021 that she had breast cancer. The cancer spread throughout her body and early Friday morning she…

Another Good Year for the 2nd Annual 'Far West Kidz Fest' In Gary-New Duluth

GARY-NEW DULUTH, Minn. -- Hot temps didn't stop the party in Gary- New Duluth for the 'Far West Kidz' Fest Saturday. Ahead of the upcoming school year the 2nd annual kid’s fest and car…

Hoghead Festival Wraps up in Proctor

PROCTOR, Minn. -- It was all aboard in Proctor this week! The annual Hoghead Festival returned for its 48th year. The tradition is decades long and continues to bring the community together. The annual…

Far West Kidz Fest Coming Back to Gary-New Duluth for it's Second Year

GARY-NEW DULUTH, Minn. -- If you're looking for some fun to do Saturday, August 19, Gary-New Duluth is ending the summer with a bang at the Far West Kidz Fest. The 2nd annual Kidz Fest…

Gondik Law Speedway Hosts 5th Annual Suicide Awareness and Prevention Night

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Gondik Law Speedway in Superior is doing their part to raise awareness for an important cause. Friday was the 5th annual Suicide Prevention and Awareness Night at the speedway. Door panels of…

Tig's Cancer Benefit for Family of Tammy Churness

HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- Tig's Smok'n Pig BBQ had plans to hold "Teaming up Together for Tammy Churness," its third annual cancer fundraiser for a local woman battling cancer. With a heavy heart we report, Tammy passed away at around 3…

Canal Bark Welcomes Dogs "Back-to-School" too!

DULUTH, Minn. -- When you typically think of back-to-school, you might think of kids, teachers, and college-aged students. However, the UMD Bulldog's aren't the only "canines" in Duluth gearing up for this academic school year. [blox_vms account="KQDS" key="c78b5bae3abbaf73ed2d65668b9e92202d345327" vtitle="kqds1-Fri_Aug_18_17_00 -…

Bus Drivers Needed Now

BARNUM, MINN. -- In just over a week Barnum Schools, like most schools in Minnesota will start the day after Labor Day. Last year Barnum had eight routes and eight drivers, bringing students to and from school. This year they…

Local Kids Clothing Store Offering Back To School Specials And Expanding

DULUTH, Minn. -- One local store in Duluth has been preparing for kids to have the best styles going back into the classroom. Once Upon a Child is offering all kinds of…

Shipping Industry Applauds Stauber

Shipping on the Great Lakes is crucial to the regional economy and how the U.S. gets many of the things it needs. Friday, a coalition of those relying on and advocating for the…

US, Japan And South Korea Agree To Expand Security And Economic Ties At Historic Camp David Summit

CAMP DAVID, Md. (AP) — President Joe Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea agreed Friday to expand security and economic ties at a historic summit at the U.S. presidential retreat of Camp David. Their meeting and agreement…

Fairgoers Will See More Officers This Year At The Minnesota State Fair

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - The kickoff of the Minnesota State Fair is just a week away. The fair opens to visitors next Thursday and preparations are in full swing. But it's not just State Fair vendors who are busy; State…

New Natural Gas Plant Coming To Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The planned new natural gas plant in Superior took another major step toward completion. Thursday, Minnesota Power and Northern Wisconsin Building and Construction Trades signed a letter of intent on the construction…

New Crosswalk in Place in Esko Thanks to Three Girls

ESKO, MINN. -- It was three girls who, when they were 12 wanted to earn a Girl Scout silver award and came up with a project to make their community a better place. …

Coffee Conversation: Backpack Drive at Bayfront Festival Park

DULUTH, Minn. -- School is right around the corner, and the Family Freedom Center: Neighborhood Youth Services will be giving out over 2,000 backpacks filled with school supplies at "Unity In Our Community," a back-to-school event held by Duluth Public…

Duluth Sister Cities Hosts Japanese Students For The First Time Since COVID-19

DULUTH, Minn. -- Well for the first time since COVID-19 the Duluth Sister Cities are hosting middle school students from Japan to show them what the Northland has to offer. Duluth Sister Cities is a…

Earth Rider, Blacklist To Host Benefit Concerts For Twin Ports Man

DULUTH, Minn. – Scott Lillo, a local man whose work you may have enjoyed without even knowing it, is in need of help after racking up more than $30,000 in medical debt. Lillo is…

Video: Severe Storm Rips Off Barn's Roof, Uproots Trees

MAPLE, Wis. We're getting a look at just how bad some of the severe weather was Wednesday in parts of the Northland, like in Maple. Jason and Mandy Crozier of Maple took dramatic video…

Duluth Parks and Recreation Helping Grow Adaptive Biking

DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Parks and Recreation partnered with Northland Adaptive Recreation Thursday to bring adaptive biking to the Northland. Last year Duluth Parks and Recreation received a grant to build up the biking community…

Cloquet Church Flooded By Vandal During Break-In

CLOQUET, Minn. -- When Pastor Mike Stevens of Good Hope Church in Cloquet returned last Saturday from a three-month sabbatical, he was ready to get back in the pulpit and return to preaching, but…

Cloquet Fire of 1918: Could It Happen Again?

CLOQUET, Minn. - The University of Minnesota has a Research Forestry facility in Cloquet. Lane Johnson is one of the Research Foresters based there. He explained that fire can be beneficial when it's done…

Duluth Police Department Hosts Annual Kids, Cops and Cars Event

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Police Department is connecting with the community through its annual Kids, Cops and Cars event. Dozens of first responder vehicles filled Bayfront Park Thursday afternoon. From Duluth squad…

Over 1.5 Million Dehumidifiers Are Under Recall After Fire Reports. Here’s What You Need To Know

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 1.5 million dehumidifiers are under recall following reports of nearly two dozen fires, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall impacts 42 models of dehumidifiers sold under five brand names: Kenmore,…