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Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken Releases Statement After Threat To Lincoln Park Middle School

May 27, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken released a statement (see below) Friday afternoon involving school safety after a threat was made by a student toward the Lincoln Park Middle School and on the same week of a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The Duluth Police Department share the concerns of our community regarding the…

Friday’s Lunchtime Update

May 27, 2022

KQDS Staff,

Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Evers Issues Order Prohibiting Baby Formula Price Gouging

May 27, 2022

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo) MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has issued an executive order barring price gouging on baby formula. The governor issued the order Thursday. The order declares that a period of “abnormal economic disruption” exists in Wisconsin and prohibits wholesalers and retailers in the state from charging “unreasonably excessive prices,” defined in administrative code as prices more…

Wisconsin GOP Leader Open To Arming Teachers In Schools

May 27, 2022

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin’s top legislative Republican says he is open to the idea of arming teachers following the latest school shooting in Texas, while he dismissed as “disingenuous” an offer from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to find common ground. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos told The Associated Press on Thursday that finding ways to better protect schools, including with…

Planned Parenthood Workers In 5 Midwest States Seek Union

May 27, 2022

The Associated Press,

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – About 400 workers at Planned Parenthood offices in five Midwestern states plan to unionize. The move comes as their employer deals with the potential loss of business in states where abortions may become illegal if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. Ashley Schmidt is a training and development specialist for Nebraska and western…

Duluth Police: Threat Made at Lincoln Park Middle School Not Credible, Under Investigation

May 26, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- A threat allegedly made by a student at Lincoln Park Middle School Thursday is under investigation by Duluth Police, but has been deemed not credible. According to a spokesperson with the Department, the threat was reported to a School Resource Officer, and the Police Department received concern from community members via social media. Investigators do not believe it…

Officials On Alert for Increased Driving Deaths, Grill Fires Memorial Day thru Labor Day

This Memorial Day comes after one of the deadliest summers on record for Minnesota Motorists.

May 26, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- As many get ready to break out the grills and coolers this Memorial Day weekend, it comes in the shadow of one of the deadliest years on record for Minnesota roads last year. So officials are making sure everyone has a safe holiday, behind the wheel and at home. Memorial Day weekend kicks off the 100 most traveled…

Hermantown High School Physics Students Apply Lessons on Buoyancy and Flotation

May 26, 2022

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, MN – Physics students from Hermantown High School were putting some of their newly acquired knowledge to the test this morning out on Pike Lake. The students spent the last couple of weeks building cardboard boats after learning about buoyancy and floatation. Their engineering challenge was to determine where the water line would be when the group of students…

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Joyce Lenz, 81, Missing In Bayfield County

May 26, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. — The Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing woman with dementia. Joyce Lenz is 81-years-old and was last seen on Tuesday wearing black pants and possibly a denim jacket and pink sweatshirt. She was spotted around 5 p.m. that evening walking away from her house. Conflicting reports say she may have been on South…

Lincoln Park Community Brainstorms Where They’d Like to See ‘Love Your Block’ Grants Go

Applications went live back on May 13th for grants up to $1,500 to address blighted areas, or for projects like neighborhood cleanups, public art, or repurposing vacant lots.

May 26, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Community members of all ages in Lincoln Park got together Thursday to brainstorm some potential ideas they could use to apply for Love Your Block program grants. Applications went live back on May 13th for grants up to $1,500 to address blighted areas, or for projects like neighborhood cleanups, public art, or repurposing vacant lots. At the Harrison…

Veit New Facility Ground Breaking

May 26, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Veit held a ground breaking ceremony Thursday for its new operational facility in Duluth. Veit is a heavy civil contractor that has been in business for over 90 years and a local presence for over the past 20. The new facility has been in the works for about two years and will house construction and waste management…

2022 Goldfine Gold Star Teacher Awards

May 26, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Public School teachers were recognized Thursday at the Gold Star Teacher Award ceremony held at Lincoln Park Middle School. The award presented by the Goldfine family since 2006, is a way to honor teachers in the area who go above and beyond to inspire and encourage students through education. Sixteen teachers were nominated and two were…

LSC to Partner with Ascent Aviation on Pilot Program

May 26, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College announced Thursday that they are partnering with Ascent Aviation in an effort to support the professional pilot program. LSC has worked with Ascent Aviation through the Lake Superior Helicopters program for the last couple of years and has seen success through a rise in enrollment. Now, they will work with them on the airplane…

Man Arrested After Hitting Palace Bar Bouncer, Threatening To Shoot Him While Firing Gun In Alley

May 26, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — A man was brought to jail after Superior Police say he shot a gun several times in an alley behind the Palace Bar on Tower Avenue. The call about a man firing shots into the air came in after 1 a.m. on Thursday morning. When Superior police officers arrived on-scene, they found the suspect in the Cobblestone…

North Memorial Blood Drive

May 26, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– Blood supplies are dangerously low in the northland. North Memorial Blood Center is currently looking for people to give blood. Typically, blood donation centers need a 5 to 7 day supply, and earlier this month they were down to just 2 to three days. Now its dropped to the critical level where places like the memorial blood centers…

Talking To Kids About Tragic News

May 26, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– Mass shootings have become the norm in America, as we have seen countless lives lost in tragedies that happen in everyday places that should feel safe, such as school, grocery stores, concerts, movie theaters, and more. The discussion of how to talk to children about these situations are delicate, yet important to every member of the family. “Parents,…

Duluth Garden Flower Society’s Flower Sale Returns

May 26, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – Those still looking to find the perfect flowers for their home garden this year will have plenty to choose from at the Duluth Rose Garden this Saturday. The Duluth Garden Flower Society will hold their 26th annual plant sale starting at 8 a.m. President Taire Lind Suliin says more than 20 garden clubs from across the city will…

Coffee Conversation: 30 Years Of ‘Mainstream Fashions For Men’

May 26, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Mainstream Fashions For Men co-owner Ben Mork stopped by the morning show Thursday to talk about how the business has evolved over the past 30 years in downtown Duluth — from only suits and ties back in the day to business casual options and apparel for trips to the golf course. Click the video for the conversation!…

Coffee Conversation: 311 Lead Singer Talks Saturday Show At Earth Rider Brewery Fest Grounds

May 26, 2022

Dan Hanger, Bret Holland,

DULUTH, Minn. – Alternative rock band 311 exploded to fame in the 90s with a mix of rock, rap, reggae and funk! And the band is making a tour stop this Saturday, May 28, at the festival grounds at Earth Rider Brewery in Superior. Lead singer Nick Hexum, 52, who was born in Madison, Wisconsin, talked with FOX 21’s Dan…

Coffee Conversation: Mark Rubin Talks Memorial Day Ceremonies In Duluth, Sings ‘Let Them In Peter’

May 26, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Former St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin stopped by the morning show Thursday to talk about two Memorial Day ceremonies happening in Duluth on Monday. The first ceremony is at 9 a.m. at the Gary New Duluth Veterans Memorial located at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Stowe Street. The second ceremony happens at 6 p.m. at…

Thursday’s Lunchtime Update

May 26, 2022

KQDS Staff,

Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Blatnik Bridge Work Begins Next Week; Will Last All Summer

May 25, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

Maintenance work is kicking off next Tuesday on the Blatnik Bridge. Crews will be fixing the concrete, sealing, painting, and work on other projects like the drainage system and deck. You’ll see single lanes closed going north and south, but one lane in each direction will still be open at all times. Construction on the Blatnik will last all summer…

Onlookers Urged Police To Charge Into Texas School

May 25, 2022

The Associated Press,

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Frustrated onlookers urged police officers to charge into the Texas elementary school where a gunman’s rampage killed 19 children and two teachers, witnesses said Wednesday, as investigators worked to track the massacre that lasted upwards of 40 minutes and ended when the 18-year-old shooter was killed by a Border Patrol team. “Go in there! Go in…

National Wine Day

May 25, 2022

Mason Kroll,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Wednesday was National Wine Day and people over at the Spirit Room in Superior didn’t miss the chance to celebrate. Wine day is all about appreciating the wide variety of wines and the regions they come from nationally and globally. To celebrate, the Spirit Room ran a special where every glass of wine was just $5 dollars….

Duluth Farmers Market Back Open for the Summer

May 25, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Farmers Market is back for the summer. Homegrown Minnesota flowers, potted plants, veggies, eggs, and maple syrup can all be found at the market. The Duluth Flower Farm, one of the businesses at the market has had a busy start to the season as hanging baskets and lettuce bowls are high in demand. It’s so…

Candle Light Vigil for Texas

May 25, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – “People are so upset by this shooting and angry and so we knew we needed a place for people to come to express their grief to light a candle. It was put together in a hurry but we’ve done this so many times before unfortunately that we can do this,” Northland Brady Protect Minnesota Chapter Co-President, Joan…

Stores Prep For Memorial Day Weekend

May 25, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– The Memorial Day holiday weekend is almost here. As Northlanders get ready for what consider the unofficial kickoff to summer, stores selling certain items are definitely keeping busy. Burggraf’s Ace Hardware in Duluth is stocking up on popular holiday weekend items. Supplies like grills, charcoal, and propane are expected to be big sellers the rest of this week….

Ampact Learning Program Looking For Tutors

May 25, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– The pandemic has been forcing students to learn online for quite a while now. That means many of the usual school routines have been disrupted. Potentially causing some kids to fall behind in their educational development. Ampact is a national nonprofit organization trying to help. Reading Corps, Math Corps and Early Learning Corps are all programs administered through…

Duluth Public Schools Texas Shooting React

Local School District Acting to Prepare, Prevent Shootings Inside Buildings

May 25, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – The recent mass shooting inside an elementary school building in Uvalde, Texas, the deadliest since Sandy Hook in 2012, has school districts across the country reviewing their own ways to prevent and react to similar situations. That is also the case in the Northland. “I think it’s a heartbreaking situation for staff, for students, for families alike,” says…

Community Picnic Returning at Bong Center, Part of Memorial Day Weekend Activities

May 25, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The arrival of the Memorial Day weekend brings a reboot of a popular event at the Richard I Bong Veterans Historical Center. Their annual community picnic and military vehicle show will start at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 28. The first one-thousand people will get a free hot dog lunch. There will also be music, games and activities for…

Texas Gunman Warned Online He Was Going To Shoot Up School

May 25, 2022

The Associated Press,

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — The gunman who massacred 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Texas had warned on social media minutes before the attack that he had shot his grandmother and going to shoot up a school, the governor said Wednesday. Salvador Ramos, 18, used an AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle in the bloodbath Tuesday at Robb Elementary…

FDA Chief Under Fire For Slow Response To Baby Formula Issue

May 25, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Food and Drug Administration faced bipartisan fury from House lawmakers Wednesday over months of delays investigating problems at the nation’s largest baby formula plant that prompted an ongoing shortage. FDA Commissioner Robert Califf laid out a series of setbacks in congressional testimony that slowed his agency’s response, including a COVID-19 outbreak at the…

Wednesday’s Lunchtime Update

5-25-2022

May 25, 2022

Emma Propp,

Here is your news and weather update from FOX 21’s Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ken Slama! Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

Biden Says ‘We Have To Act’ After Texas School Shooting

May 25, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lamenting a uniquely American tragedy, an anguished and angry President Joe Biden delivered an urgent call for new restrictions on firearms after a gunman shot and killed at least 19 children at a Texas elementary school. Biden spoke Tuesday night from the White House barely an hour after returning from a five-day trip to Asia that was…

Vigil, Rally Planned For 2nd Anniversary Of Floyd Killing

May 25, 2022

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A candlelight vigil to honor George Floyd’s memory at the intersection where he died was among the remembrances scheduled for Wednesday’s second anniversary of the Black man’s killing at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. Activists planned the vigil, along with a rally at the governor’s residence in St. Paul, for the two-year anniversary of Floyd’s death…

South Pier Inn Celebrates 20 Years of Business

May 25, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – The South Pier Inn held an open house Tuesday to celebrate twenty years in business. The Sola family purchased the property in the late nineties after it had been run down and on the mark for nearly 20 years. Since then, the business has grown to be an accomplished establishment winning several accolades over the years such…

USS Minneapolis St. Paul Heads Home

May 25, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – People gathered in Canal Park Tuesday afternoon to witness the USS Minneapolis St. Paul leaving the harbor. The naval ship was commissioned on Saturday, and the first to ever be in the state of Minnesota. Dozens of people came down to watch, and those who gathered were excited to witness history taking place in Minnesota waters. “It…

Captain J’s Mini Golf Ready to Open On Barkers Island

May 25, 2022

Natalie Noury,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — As Memorial Day weekend approaches, many local businesses are getting ready to entertain the crowds, including Captain J’s Miniature Golf Course over in Superior. After a long winter and spring, there’s many things to do to get the course up to par before the summer season. The owner was there on Tuesday helping re-paint, get the landscaping…

50th Anniversary of Title IX Recognized At UMD

May 25, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — The UMD Athletic Department took the time on Tuesday to assemble a panel of former and current female athletes to continue the education and push the importance about title ix for its 50th anniversary. Title IX prevents sexual discrimination in any school or program that receives federal funding. Beginning in 1972, strides have been made towards more…

New Mural in Downtown Duluth

May 25, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth gained a little more color this past weekend as a new mural made its debut behind ASI Accounting downtown. Mana Bear Bolton, a freelance artist from Duluth was contacted by ASI to create a mural with aerosol paint. In 13 hours and 55 cans of paint, a colorful scene of the aerial lift bridge and sunset…

SolFed Farm Receives Certified Naturally Grown Recognition

SolFed Farm is the only farm in Minnesota to receive this distinction.

May 24, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Farming started as more of a passion project for SolFed Farm owner Liz Strohmayer. “We started with a few raised beds which quickly turned into a lot. It was ideally, it was supposed to be our way of being more self sustainable, and living a more self sustainable lifestyle,” Strohmayer said. But then Strohmayer decided to share…

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Hosts Grand Opening of LSS Bethany in Morgan Park

May 24, 2022

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, MN – After a nearly two year process, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota held a grand opening of its new facility in Morgan Park to better help children, youth, and families. The 3.3 million dollar facility was made possible through several community donors and replaces the much smaller one at the same location that has been used since the…

Supporters Gather at City Hall to Support Congresswoman Betty McCollum’s Boundary Waters Protection and Pollution Prevention Act

May 24, 2022

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, MN – Supporters of the Boundary Waters Protection and Pollution Prevention Act gathered in front of Duluth City Hall this morning ahead of a congressional hearing on the bill. The proposed legislation was written by Minnesota Congresswoman Betty McCollum and would prevent sulfide-ore copper mining in over 200,000 acres in the headwaters of the Boundary Waters and Voyageurs National…

Tugboat That Was Sinking In Duluth Harbor Is Afloat Again

May 24, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — The tugboat named “Lake Superior” that partially sunk in the Duluth Harbor back in March is now floating once again. According to the Coast Guard, contractors are working on what’s called “lightering and dewatering operations,” which will remove any leftover water, fuel, and lube oil from the tugboat, so pollutants don’t leak into the waterway. The Coast…

Duluth Edison Charter School Students Hold Outdoor Concert

Due to the pandemic, this is the first time since 2019 the concerts have been held and all of the kids were excited to be performing outside again.

May 24, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Tuesday, kids from the Duluth Edison Charter School celebrated the end of the school year with their outdoor concert. Students grades kindergarten through fourth and their families gathered at Leif Erickson Park as the kids performed different songs. Due to the pandemic, this is the first time since 2019 the concerts have been held and all…

Alpacas Go Through Shearing Process at Frosty Ridge Alpaca Farm

About 50 alpacas went through the shearing process on Tuesday along with a llama and two sheep.

May 24, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – It was a busy day at a local farm for alpaca shearing. It’s the annual harvest day at the Frosty Ridge Alpaca Farm in Duluth where they are harvesting alpaca fiber by shearing it off the alpacas. The process includes a professional shearer named Brent, his assistant and volunteers who come by to help. It’s always done…

Prepare for a Safe Boating Year During National Safe Boating Week

May 24, 2022

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, MN – This week is National Safe Boating Week and a good time to make sure your boat is ready before heading out on the water. While some necessary equipment may be different for those out on Lake Superior compared to an inland lake or on a river such as navigation tools and lights, some equipment will be similar…

Texas School Shooting Kills 18 Children, 3 Adults

May 24, 2022

The Associated Press,

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 18 children, officials said, and the gunman was dead. The death toll also included three adults, according to state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who said he was briefed by state police on the fatalities. But it was not immediately clear whether that number…

Unified Sports Track And Field Day

May 24, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– It’s been a big day at Duluth East high school. The school hosted dozens of athletes for a unique track and field event. Students from Cook County, Cloquet, Proctor, and Duluth East met up today for a day full of fun activities. It’s all part of a special program that matches Special Olympic student athletes and athletes without…

Duluth Zoo Funding Updates

May 24, 2022

Cara Kopp,

DULUTH, Minn.– With membership numbers up, The Lake Superior Zoo is preparing for the upcoming renewal of its accreditation from the Association of Zoo’s and Aquariums. While also making long term plans for improvements and additions at the zoo. The Duluth City Council approved a 15 year master plan for the zoo on Monday night. That plan includes many changes…