Knowing Your Neighbors: Inside The National Weather Service Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- FOX 21 Meteorologist Ken Slama takes us inside the Duluth office of the National Weather Service in this week's Knowing Your Neighbors.
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Superior Celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day: The Meaning Behind It
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The city of Superior celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday inside the Government Center, a tradition that has been running for several years there now in place of Columbus Day.…
Man Charged After Making Threats That Put Superior Daycare On High Alert
SUPERIOR, Wis. The man accused of threatening to enter a Superior daycare with a rifle last Thursday has been charged. 33-year-old Brandon Cole-Breezee of Duluth is charged with terroristic threats, stalking, domestic abuse, being an out-of-state felon in possession of…
UMD Celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day, Receives Visit from Commissioner Olson
DULUTH, Minn. - UMD celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day with a visit from Minnesota Office of Higher Education Commissioner Dennis Olson. Held at the American Indian Learning Resource Center, the Commissioner met with…
Tickets Still Available for Animal Allies 2022 Fur Ball Gala
DULUTH, Minn. – Animal Allies Humane Society of Duluth is getting ready to host its annual Fur Ball gala. The event is happening Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Northland Country Club. This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for…
Carlton's Haunted Shack Opens Friday
CARLTON, Minn. – The Haunted Shack, billed as “Minnesota's scariest haunted house,” is back for its 29th season of horror beginning Friday night in Carlton. Organizers say this year’s event will be the best year yet. If you didn’t know,…
Minn. Man's 2,560-Pound Pumpkin Wins California Contest; Sets Record
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) - A…
Wisconsin State Patrol Issues Aerial Enforcement In Douglas County
WISCONSIN -- Keep your eyes to the sky, the Wisconsin State Patrol is going aerial to patrol Northwest Wisconsin. Pilots are watching for traffic violations from the air this week. The State Patrol's Air…
Coffee Conversations: Lyric Opera of the North Season-Opener, "As One"
DULUTH, Minn. -- Lyric Opera of the North (LOON) kicks off its 2022-23 season with As One. Guest Conductor, Alexis Enyart and LOON Board Member, Mark Hakes talked about the production on Monday's morning show. [field59_video account="KQDS" key="29ac0b15e50d87435faa6e32ad64e5e2af35b53d" vtitle="kqds1-Mon_Oct_10_08_00 -…
Republican Candidate for WI Governor Tim Michels Talks Line 5 Support
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Republican candidate running for Wisconsin governor, Tim Michels, visited Superior ahead of the November midterm elections. During his visit, he met with locals to share his support for the line…
2nd Annual 'Flight of Honor' Inducts 11 Who've Served
DULUTH, Minn. - "Honorees, when I call your name, please come forward to unveil your name and receive your plaque." A ceremony was held at the 148th Fighter Wing on Sunday which honored…
Leif Erikson Day: The Meaning Behind It
President Joe Biden declared Sunday as "Leif Erikson Day," and of course, one of Duluth's parks is named after the historic Norse figure. Historians say that Leif Erikson is believed to have been one of the first European explorers to…
Enger Tower Lit Red For Fallen Firefighters
DULUTH, Minn. -- Enger Tower was lit up in red this week to honor the "Light The Night For Fallen Firefighters" tradition. It's a tribute to firefighters who have died in the line of duty within the past year nationally.…
Barefoot Water Skier Paul Oman Remembered For His Impact On And Off The Water
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Minneapolis North High school graduate and accomplished medical engineer died of blunt force trauma injuries on Sept. 12, after a fall while barefoot water skiing in Brooklyn Center. Paul Oman’s death has hit many in the water sports community…
United Steelworkers Rally Over Contract Negotiations with U.S. Steel
VIRGINIA, Minn. - Union workers at U.S. Steel have been busy trying to get the word out that they are in what they call a "bitter contract war" since their most recent contract ended…
Big Tent Event Held in Duluth, Helping Those in Need
DULUTH, Minn. - Saturday saw parts of the Twin Ports community come together for a big event with an even bigger tent. The Big Tent Event was put on by the locally-run Family Freedom…
People Flock to Enger Park, Enger Tower to Enjoy Fall Foliage
DULUTH, Minn. - It was a perfect fall day in the Northland Saturday, especially for those wanting to see the foliage. People were out and about over at Enger Park, taking advantage of…
Home Invasion Suspect Arrested In Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn. -- A Cloquet man is under arrest after being accused of a home invasion and assault in June. The 43-year-old man was arrested in his Cloquet home Friday, according to police. He's accused of breaking into a home…
NERCC Escapee Apprehended In Grand Lake Township After Hours On The Run
DULUTH, Minn. – A missing inmate with the Northeast Regional Correction Center (NERCC) was apprehended without incident around 8 p.m. Friday. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said Kristofer Orr, 18, was located in the area of Bachelor Road and…
Mike Ceynowa Sworn in as Police Chief of Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - "This is a job that is really a lot and it's going to take a lot and I want you and your family to know that we've got you. We've got…
Lincoln Park Resource Center Offering Voter Registration Assistance
DULUTH, Minn.--Election day is just over one month away and some people have already voted, but others still need to register. Help in that registration process was available today at the Lincoln Park…
Essentia Health Holds Community Open House in Superior Today
SUPERIOR, Wisc.--The Essentia Health-Superior Belknap Pharmacy hosted an open house in Superior today. From open to close today over-the-counter products were 20% off. Goodies were onsite along with multiple pharmacists and front-end staff.…
Love Your Block Funds Harbor Highland's Community Mural Event
DULUTH, Minn.--You have a chance to take part in a community mural painting tomorrow. Within Harbor Highlands you can help add some color to the neighborhood. The City of Duluth Love Your Block…
Coffee Conversation: Singer-Songwriter Luke Leblanc Previews New Album
DULUTH, Minn. -- Minneapolis Singer-Songwriter Luke Leblanc previews new album -- Fugue State. You can hear Leblanc live: Friday, October 7 -- 7:00pm at Wussow's Concert Cafe. The full album will be out October 25.…
WLSSD Encourages Residents to Add Leaves to Their Compost Pile
DULUTH, Minn.--The leaves are beginning to change colors, which means pretty soon trees will be bare and the ground will be covered with leaves, but here's some good you can do with your leaf piles.…
Bernie Sanders Campaigns For Keith Ellison In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Thursday, people packed Clyde Iron Works in Duluth as U.S. Senator and former Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders took to the stage. He's campaigning for the re-election of Keith Ellison in the race…
Staff, Volunteers Needed for Warming Center
DULUTH, Minn. - With freezing air on the way there's an urgent need for staff and volunteers to operate Duluth's warming center in Lincoln Park. CHUM officials tell us they are short six positions right…
Former St. Louis County Jail Finds New Life As Apartment Complex
DULUTH, Minn. -- After nearly 10 years of vacancy the former St. Louis County Jail in Duluth is finding new life, as an apartment complex. Not all is new as some historic elements…
William A. Irvin Gets Transformed Into The Haunted Ship
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Haunted Ship opens for tours Thursday night. Fox 21 talked to staff to see what it takes to transform the William A. Irvin into the haunted attraction. Photojournalist Adam Jagunich…
60th Annual Bayfield Apple Festival Begins Friday
BAYFIELD, Wis. -- Friday is the big day for apple lovers as Bayfield's Apple Festival begins. One of Bayfield, Wisconsin's biggest fall events starts and this year marks 60 years of apple related vendors filling the streets. Apple Festival brings…
