Former downtown Kozy building is demolished
DULUTH, Minn. -- The former burnt-out Kozy building in downtown Duluth is no more. The property stood on the corner of East 1st St. and 2nd Ave. This demolition has been nearly 15…
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Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan planning to run for U.S. Senate
MINN. -- Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan says she plans to run for U.S. Senate, and will make a formal announcement later this month. In a statement on social media, Flanagan said she…
Charges Filed After Hermantown Police Chase
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - A man told police he had to urinate before taking Hermantown Police on a miles-long midnight chase Tuesday, according to police reports. 54-year-old Justin Lee Briggs has been charged with…
50th Annual 'Outdoors Sports Show' Begins at the DECC
DULUTH, Minn.-- For 50 years, the DECC has been hosting its highly anticipated outdoor sports show, attracting outdoor enthusiasts from all over the region to explore the latest in outdoor gear and activities…
Locally Laid Discusses the Egg Shortage
WRENSHALL, Minn. -- Egg prices are soaring to record highs, but one local farmer is not raising his prices. The owners of LoLa Farms in Wrenshall have no plans to raise…
Road Show Connects Local Farmers and Educators
CLOQUET, Minn. -- The Farm to School Road Show made a stop in Cloquet to teach the importance of getting those local foods in schools. It brings together educators and…
Sen. Tina Smith Won’t Seek Reelection
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota said Thursday that she won't seek reelection, dealing a blow to her fellow Democrats' hopes of retaking the Senate…
Duluth Polar Plunge Expects to Make A Freezing Splash this Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. -- This Saturday, hundreds of people are expected to jump into the freezing waters of Lake Superior, all for a good cause. The 24th annual Duluth Polar Plunge is expected to…
Duluth City Council Looks Into Skywalk Safety Concerns
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth's Skywalk has changed how people commute in Duluth's downtown space since it originally started in the 1970s. In recent years, the skywalk has been a focus of safety…
Spirit Mountain Approved for $26 Million Renovations
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth City Council approved on Monday a $26 million investment into Spirit Mountain. The project has been called the Spirit Mountain Restoration Project. The plan looks to…
Boat Club Productions Debuts New Show, The Last 5 Years
DULUTH, Minn. -- Boat Club Productions presents The Last 5 Years, debuting Thursday, Feb. 13, at Spirit of the North Theatre. This emotional musical by Jason Robert Brown tells the story of a marriage in reverse and chronological order, starring…
"Love, Judy" Brings Valentine’s Joy to Senior Residents
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. -- This Valentine's Day, local teacher Karla Line is honoring her late mother with a heartfelt project titled "Love, Judy." Students of Karla, a teacher in International Falls, have been crafting sweet…
Hermantown High-Speed Pursuit Caught On Video
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- A high-speed pursuit took Hermantown police for quite the ride early Tuesday morning. The chase started just after midnight after an officer spotted a suspicious vehicle behind the Goodwill store on Miller…
Nearly 15-Year Saga Ends With Demolition Of Former Kozy Building
DULUTH, Minn. --Â Demolition began Tuesday on the burnt-out former Kozy building and apartments in downtown Duluth. The tear-down is part of a roughly $2 million settlement agreement between the city of Duluth, the building's…
Charges Filed, Following 'Firearm Call' Sunday in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - A 19-year-old is in custody for threatening his friends with a pistol during a night of drinking, according to Superior Police. On Sunday, Superior Police responded to an apartment on…
C. Reiss Move to Superior Port, Allows for Larger Ships & More Cargo
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A long-standing Duluth company moved over the waters to Superior in hopes to grow their bulk cargo commodities and expend their business. For the last few weeks, C.…
Coffee Conversation: 218 Days Winter Celebration Returns Bigger Than Ever
DULUTH, Minn. -- Northern Minnesota's biggest winter event, 218 Days, kicks off this Friday, marking its third year with expanded festivities. Vice President of Marketing at Odyssey Resorts, Aaron Bosanko, joined Wednesday’s morning newscast to share the exciting news. [blox_vms account="KQDS"…
Cody Buus Invitational Courage Snowmobile Ride
ISLAND LAKE, Minn. -- In just over a week Snowmobile riders will be getting out for a good cause. The Cody Buus Invitational Courage Snowmobile Ride sets out on February 20th, and they'll…
Aspirus St. Lukes 26 E Superior St. Clinic Closing
DULUTH, Minn. -- Aspirus St. Lukes has announced they're closing a downtown clinic. The Aspirus Clinic at 26 E Superior St., previously known as the P.S. Rudie Clinic, will be closing…
'Cold Water Dolphins' Group Braves Freezing Waters
DULUTH, Minn.-- What started off as a curiosity for the cold, has now grown to a group of 1,500 dedicated plungers taking on the icy Lake Superior in Duluth. The 'Cold Water Dolphins'…
'ARPA' Powered St. Louis County Through COVID-19 Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn.-- Tuesday morning St. Louis County board members reflected on the impact that the American Rescue Plan Act or 'ARPA' brought to the community. At the height of the COVID…
Snow sculptures at the Ely Winter Festival
ELY, Minn. -- The 2025 Ely Winter Festival snow sculptures are now complete. Snow sculptors from all over the world, including Quebec, Argentina, Germany, and England, joined Minnesota and Wisconsin natives in Ely.…
Gunflint Mail Run Recap
COOK COUNTY, Minn. -- After a year hiatus, the Gunflint mail run continued after being postponed earlier this year. The race was made up of 11 different mushers who competed for…
KYN: El Jefe's Sees Successful Start South of Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- You know that feeling when you go home to your parents' house, and they've redecorated? That's what the owner of El Jefe likely felt returning to his former Bucktails location…
The Birkie returns to its traditional course
HAYWARD, Wis. -- Despite a slow start to the snow season, the 51st annual Birkebeiner race is back in full force. The lack of snow last year led to an alternate approach, and…
Urbane 218 Set to Open this Fall, New Restaurant Planned to Open on First Floor
DULUTH, Minn. -- A new restaurant space is looking to move into an developing apartment complex in Duluth's Lincoln Park. After a few delays, construction has picked up as schedule at Urbane 218. The…
Big Top Chautauqua Facing Significant Financial Struggles
BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. -- There are serious financial challenges facing Big Top Chautauqua at the ski hill it sits on in Bayfield County. Despite this, board members told FOX 21 they are determined…
Coffee Conversation: Duluth & St. Louis County Capitol Days
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth and St. Louis County at the Capitol Days will be held on February 12-13, 2025, to advocate for key legislative priorities that will benefit Northeastern Minnesota, including housing, economic development, workforce support, and local projects. Daniel…
Brainerd Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Stepchild
BRAINERD, Minn. - Charges allege that a Brainerd man sexually assaulted his stepdaughter for years, before she came forward to her mother and police. Authorities have charged 34-year-old Fred Robert Stumbo of…
London Road Undergoing Major Construction in 2026
DULUTH, Minn.-- Next year one of the busiest roads in Duluth will be reimagined. And with this construction, 10-17,000 daily commuters will be impacted. In 2026, 26th Avenue East on London Road…
