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Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Reminds Both Drivers and Riders to Stay Alert

Warm weather means motorcyclists are already on Northland roads and beyond

April 30, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, but warmer weather had motorcyclists on the roads as early as March. Minnesota has already seen four motorcyclist fatalities this year, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. However, both deaths and injuries to motorcyclists went down from 2022 to 2023 in the state. Wisconsin has also seen a decrease…

Damiano Center Opens Hygiene Unit To Public

April 30, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Damiano Center’s shower facility is now open to the public. The Hygiene Unit has 6 units, each with a shower, sink and toilet. Guests can shower Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is provided a fresh towel and wash cloth. There is soap, shampoo and conditioner in every unit. The Executive Director…

US Drug Control Agency Will Move To Reclassify Marijuana In A Historic Shift, AP Sources Say

April 30, 2024

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, The Associated Press has learned, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple effects across the country. The DEA’s proposal, which still must be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget, would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and…

Fallen Workers Honored With Tree-Planting Ceremony

April 30, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Workers who died or suffered injuries on the job were honored Monday at the Duluth Labor Temple. Workers Memorial Day is a holiday honoring fallen workers as well as highlighting the importance of safer working conditions. Union members, elected officials and community leaders all gathering for a solidarity breakfast and tree-planting ceremony. There haven’t been any work-related…

New Red Panda To Join Lake Superior Zoo

April 30, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Zoo is preparing to welcome a new animal to the Northland. A brand-new Red Panda named Pip will be joining Zoozee, the 2-year-old Red Panda that came to the Zoo last year. Pip flew in from the New Bedford Zoo a couple days ago and is currently at the Zoo’s animal care center. The…

Ending of CSS Theater Program Draws Sit-in by Students and Supporters

April 30, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. – A decision announced by the College of St. Scholastica last Friday to cease offering theater productions this fall has shocked students, staff, alumni and the community. A sit-in by students and others took place Monday. The all-day sit-in outside the school president’s office saw many people from the school and the community taking part. The students talked…

Volunteer Sandra Nutt Sheds Light on the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Ashland

April 30, 2024

Maria Vollom,

ASHLAND, WI. — April is National Volunteer Month, and community members like Sandra Nutt are busy preparing for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Ashland. Sandra is a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association. She has helped put on the Walk to End Alzheimer’s for the past 10 years. Meanwhile, her daughter currently works at the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Research Center. Like…

Coffee Conversation: Local Musician from Carlton Wins Competition with Original Song

April 30, 2024

Maria Vollom,

CARLTON, Minn. — A local musician from Carlton will receive a close to $10,000 prize after winning a national contest for her original song. Abrianna Schmidt is an 18-year-old high school senior. She recently found out that she won the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Journey of a Song contest. She joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Tuesday to…

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Police: 4 Officers Killed, 4 Wounded In Shootout At North Carolina Home

April 29, 2024

The Associated Press,

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Four officers trying to serve a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and four other officers were wounded in a shootout in North Carolina. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings said the officers killed the suspect outside the Charlotte home Monday after he fired on them. Jennings says officers who rushed to…

Longtime Hartley Nature Center Leader Moves to Next Adventure

Tom O'Rourke taking his passion for environment and nature to his next challenge.

April 29, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

Duluth’s Hartley Nature Center is a city treasure. And now the person who has helped lead it for over a decade is moving on to his next adventure. “Hartley is such a community gem, you know, and the staff are so amazing. The board, the supporters,” said outgoing Executive Director, Tom O’Rourke. “You know any time you tell people that…

Students Protest Ending of Theater Program at St. Scholastica

April 29, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — A late Friday afternoon announcement that the College of St. Scholastica is ending its theatre productions led to a protest Monday outside the school president’s office. Students from the theater program and others gathered for a sit-in to let school officials know they disagree with the decision. The CSS students were joined by UMD theatre students who…

28th Annual Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference At The DECC

April 29, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — An event focusing on the mental health of children is taking place at the DECC. The 28th Annual Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference is a 3-day event. It is one of the largest conferences of its kind in the country with over 1,700 participants. It’s designed for anyone who works with or cares for infants, children,…

Global Negotiations On A Treaty To End Plastic Pollution At Critical Phase In Canada

April 29, 2024

The Associated Press,

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — For the first time, negotiators from most of the world’s nations are discussing the text of what is supposed to become a global treaty to end plastic pollution. Delegates and observers at the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution called it a welcome sign that talk has shifted from ideas to treaty language at this fourth of five…

Endion Station Inn Hosts ‘The Great Duluth Sweat Together’

April 29, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Hearty Duluthians came out Saturday for The Great Duluth Sweat Together at the Endion Station Inn in Canal Park. The fun included around a dozen mobile Wood Fire Saunas and an Endion Deck Sauna. People also got their cold plunge into Lake Superior or use cold plunge tubs. The event was described as a day full of…

May Day Observance In Duluth

April 29, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. – In the United States and Canada, workers celebrate Labor Day. While around the world people celebrate May 1st as the day to honor workers. Union members in the United States also observe May Day. They take time out to look back and look forward to what’s been accomplished and what remains to be done. At the Duluth…

People Get New Wheels at the 16th Annual ‘Continental Bike Swap’

April 28, 2024

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — For people who prefer to get around on two wheels, the 16th annual Continental Bike Swap was the place to be this weekend. Every year, Continental Ski and Bike hosts the event at its store on E 1st Street in Duluth. On Friday, people dropped off good-working bikes to sell or donate to the Bike Swap. Then…

Students To Protest College of St. Scholastica’s Decision To Cut Theatre Program

April 28, 2024

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — There was growing disappointment and sadness Sunday from current and former theatre students at the College of St. Scholastica after learning Friday that the college’s long-running theatre program will be dissolved. Students plan to hold a sit-in protest at CSS during the day Monday to try to get the decision reversed. “These stories that everyone has, it…

Iron County Sheriff’s Office Considers 2 Horse Deaths ‘Suspicious’

April 28, 2024

Dan Hanger,

Two horse fatalities are under investigation in Iron County. The Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook to say investigators consider the deaths “suspicious.” The deaths happened Wednesday night into early Thursday on a property off of County Highway C in South Carey. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lt, Foryan or Sgt. Wozniak of the Iron County Sheriff’s Office at…

$3 Million Secured In Senate Bonding Bill For New 148th Fighter Wing Hangar

April 28, 2024

Dan Hanger,

Sen. Grant Hauschild (DFL-Dist. 3) has announced $3 million for the 148th Fighter Wing has been secured in the Senate Capital Investment Bonding Bill. If a super majority approves the funding, it would assist in the construction of a new hangar for the Fighter Wing. The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce has been the lead advocate for the new hangar…

College Of St. Scholastica’s Decades-Long Theatre Productions To Shut Down

The decision was made as the college "navigates the challenging environment of higher education"

April 26, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Twin Ports theater community will be losing one of its longest-running stages this fall when the College of St. Scholastica shuts down its decades-long theatre program. Students have been producing high-quality productions for the CSS campus and the general community since at least the 1970s, according to a former director of the program. The college released…

Local Organizations Show Appreciation During Volunteer Week

April 26, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Local organizations are showing their appreciation to volunteers this week. Head of the Lakes United Way teamed up with Twin Ports non-profit partners to offer deals and discounts during the week. A Volunteer Appreciation Passport was given as a way to see all the different options. Some deals included a free-self guided tour at Glensheen, a free…

Duluth Junk Hunt Growing Over the Years at the DECC

April 26, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — A 3-day indoor market filled with vintage items and handmade goods is taking place at the DECC this weekend. The Duluth Junk Hunt has over 150 vendors. Visitors can find furniture, home decor, clothing, bakery treats, artwork and more. The Junk Hunt happens twice a year, one in the fall and one in the spring. Part of…

‘One Pill Can Kill’ — The Fentanyl Crisis

April 26, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn – Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa was one of four Minnesota law enforcement officers to appear with Senator Amy Klobuchar (D) who spoke about the fentanyl crisis. The online event was designed to raise awareness of the increasing dangers of fentanyl. It has been involved in 92 percent of overdose deaths in Minnesota. Fentanyl is increasingly becoming known…

WLSSD Hosts Annual Earth Week Block Party

April 26, 2024

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn.– The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District held its annual Courtland Street Block Party Friday, in honor of Earth Week. The WLSSD block party is dedicated to protecting the environment and public health within the community. People dropped off waste and plastics. And a station was set up for the proper disposal of unwanted medications. Atlas Games also had…

Duluth Homegrown Music Festival Starts This Sunday

April 26, 2024

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth will be filled with the sound of music next week as the Duluth Homegrown Music Festival kicks off this upcoming Sunday. This is the 26th year of the music festival and around 160 bands will hit the stage across 35 venues. The largest venue being Amsoil Arena at the DECC. What makes the Homegrown Music Festival…

Damiano Center Has Job Opportunity For Teens

April 26, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Damiano Center has a job opportunity for teenagers looking to make a difference in younger people’s lives. The Summer Food Corps position is all about learning to garden and helping make healthy meals but also leading activities and supporting the Kid’s Kitchen. The Kid’s Kitchen is a free drop-in children’s program that runs 2:30 to 5:30…

Duluth Pack Giving Back to the Outdoors with Arbor Day Campaign

April 26, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Pack has started up their annual campaign all about giving back to the great outdoors. It is the 7th annual Arbor Day Campaign, “Buy A Pack, We Give Back.” The business partners with the Minnesota DNR to plant tree saplings. They plant one sapling for every single one of Duluth Pack manufactured items sold. To date…

Northeast Minnesota Criminal Justice Summit Focuses on Crime Survivors

April 26, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — The 2024 Northeast Minnesota Criminal Justice Summit took place Thursday. The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office hosting the event at Pike Lake Beach and Gold Club. The day long training is for law enforcement, prosecutors, social workers and others to learn new ways to serve victims of crimes. It focused on human trafficking, compensation for victims, sexual…

Groundbreaking Ceremony For New Stadium at University of Wisconsin-Superior

April 26, 2024

Emma Propp,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Thursday marked the official start of construction as dirt is being moved for the new stadium at UWS. The Superior Choice Credit Union Stadium will be the future home for both the UWS men’s and women’s soccer teams, and track and field teams. The field will have turf, stadium seating, and a press box. It is accessible…

Mayor Roger Reinert Delivers First State of the City Address

April 26, 2024

Lucretia Free,

DULUTH, Minn. — “So tonight, I am announcing that our 2025 budget will hold property taxes for the city of Duluth flat for the first time since 2014. in over a decade, with the exception. Thank you,” said Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert. Mayor Reinert, the City of Duluth’s 40th Mayor giving his first State of the City Address Thursday night….

Esports Comes to Boys & Girls Club of Duluth

April 25, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. –The growth of Esports is continuing in both high schools and colleges as well as with younger audiences. The acceptance and growth of gaming are evidenced by the new Esports lounge at the Boys and Girls Club in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Wednesday afternoon saw the grand opening of the Esports Lounge at the club. For the past…

Driver Who Slammed Into Deputy’s Vehicle Charged, Under The Influence

April 25, 2024

KQDS Staff,

The driver who slammed into the back end of a St. Louis County deputy’s vehicle was under the influence, according to the criminal complaint. Court documents say 25-year-old Logan Niemi of Kinney, Minnesota crashed into the deputy’s SUV around 9 a.m. Monday morning. This happened on Highway 169 in Mountain Iron. The squad was parked in a land of traffic…

Insomnia Cookies Grand Opening Makes Late-Night Treats Available to UMD Students

The chain opened their fifth Minnesota location -- right across from UMD's campus

April 25, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — Insomnia Cookies opened its first location in Duluth today, bringing late night treats to UMD students and the community. And it’s not too late to check out the grand opening and satisfy your cravings with a free cookie! The chain is open until 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday and 1 a.m. all other days. This afternoon, students…

Duluth Junk Hunt Back At The DECC This Weekend

April 25, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — A 3-day indoor market filled with vintage items and handmade goods is taking place at the DECC starting Thursday. The Duluth Junk Hunt has over 150 vendors. Visitors can find furniture, home decor, clothing, bakery treats, artwork and more. The Junk Hunt happens twice a year, one in the fall and one in the spring. Part of…

Duluth’s Best Bread Expands to Superior

April 25, 2024

KQDS Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Duluth’s Best Bread is officially expanding to Superior after a successful pop-up event there. This will be the company’s third location. It will be located at 1418 Tower Avenue in the same location where the pop-up shop was held. It will open May 28 and open Tuesdays through Sundays. The family-owned French-German bakery opened its first store…

Former Superior Police Sgt. Takes Plea Deal In 2022 Fatal Crash

April 25, 2024

KQDS Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — A former Sergeant with the Superior Police Department is taking a plea deal in a 2022 fatal hit and run crash that involved alcohol. With a guilty plea of two counts of Vehicular Homicide involving alcohol, 44-year-old Gregory Swanson is facing the possibility of 9 years in prison for each count. Court documents say Swanson’s blood-alcohol level…

Lake Superior Zoo Prepares For Upcoming ‘Toast To Tails’ Fundraiser

April 24, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Zoo is getting ready for one of their biggest fundraisers of the year. The Toast to Tails fundraiser this year has a 1920s theme. It is one of the only events that focuses more on the adults than the kids. It includes animal encounters, many different drink tastings, a raffle, silent auction, food, music…

Setup Begins For 16th Annual Continental Bike Swap

April 24, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Tents were being set up Wednesday for the 16th annual Continental Bike Swap that’s taking place this weekend. Continental Ski and Bike puts on the event every year at its store in Duluth. It is a great place for those looking to sell, donate, or buy a bike. The goal is to help Duluthians stay healthy and…

Polka Legend Florian Chmielewski Dies at 97

April 24, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — After a lifetime of Polka Music, governing at the Minnesota Legislature, and farming, 97-year-old Florian Chmielewski has passed away. He leaves behind a legion of fans who loved him and the polka music he played. Playing the accordion for decades with the Chmielewski Fun Time Band, Florian Chmielewski entertained thousands upon thousands of people in person throughout…

Dance TV Preparing To Wow The Audience With Immersive Show In Duluth

April 24, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — A unique show is back in Duluth starting Thursday night and a lot of dancing and drama is involved. Dance TV is a fun immersive experience. Where guests get to act as if they are a live studio audience watching a fictional show. Audience members get to see drama unfold behind the scenes as costume changes and…

Biden Says The US Is Rushing Weaponry To Ukraine As He Signs A $95 Billion War Aid Measure Into Law

April 24, 2024

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that he was immediately rushing badly needed weaponry to Ukraine as he signed into law a $95 billion war aid measure that also included assistance for Israel, Taiwan and other global hotspots. The announcement marked an end to the long, painful battle with Republicans in Congress over urgently needed assistance for Ukraine, with Biden promising…

Airlines Will Now Be Required To Give Automatic Cash Refunds For Canceled And Delayed Flights

April 24, 2024

The Associated Press,

(AP) — The Biden administration issued final rules Wednesday to require airlines to automatically issue cash refunds for things like delayed flights and to better disclose fees for baggage or canceling a reservation. The Transportation Department said airlines will be required to provide automatic cash refunds within a few days for canceled flights and “significant” delays. Under current regulations, airlines decide how long a delay…

Recycle Your Worn Out Running Shoes at Duluth Running Company

April 24, 2024

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — With Earth Day happening earlier this week and trying to find ways to keep the Earth clean, Duluth Running Company has a box set up in their store for recycling used running shoes. They have teamed up with a Miami based company called Sneaker Impact that collects worn out shoes from around the world and gives them…

Coffee Conversation: Denfeld Theater Presents The Outsiders Play, April 25-27

April 24, 2024

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Denfeld High School presents a theater performance of The Outsiders based on the popular novel at Lincoln Park Middle School from April 25-27. Duluth Denfeld senior students, Kai Smith and Ayden Cavanaugh, are both playing the role of Johnny Cade in the play. They joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Wednesday to talk about it…

Northland College Receives Last-Minute ‘Transformative Donor Gifts’

April 23, 2024

KQDS Staff,

ASHLAND, Wis. — Another sign of hope was reported Tuesday evening involving the future of Northland College. College officials they received “several transformative donor gifts” within the last 24 hours that has “considerably” impacted what is possible for the future of Northland College. Three weeks ago the Board issued a statement of financial crisis. Northland had a goal of raising…

FOX 21 Visits UWS Journalism Students At ‘The Promethean’

April 23, 2024

KQDS Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — FOX 21’s Dan Hanger was invited to visit UWS journalism students Tuesday to talk about the television news business, learn about UWS’s longstanding student-run newspaper, The Promethean, and watch the latest Promethean TV newscast. Three UWS students currents work at FOX 21 and have been a great addition to our newsgathering operation! Categories: Community, Education, News,…

Three Popular Tourist Attractions Launch ‘Duluth Passport’

April 23, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — A new way to visit 3 popular attractions for the price of 2 is kicking off in Duluth. The Great Lakes Aquarium, North Shore Scenic Railroad, and William A. Irvin are all part of the Duluth Passport. The passport looks like an official document and unfolds into a map to show where each attraction is. When guests…

UMD Students Create Tiny Study Buddies Ahead of Finals

'Make and Take' Air Clay Creations Just One of Many Activities During Stressless Week

April 23, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — Finals season is fast approaching at UMD and the Kathryn A. Martin Library is once again holding Stressless Week for students. In the lead up to final exams, the library is looking to help students reduce stress and take a break. Tuesday afternoon, it partnered with the Graduate Student Association to hold a ‘Make and Take’ Study…

Ecolibrium 3 Hosts 4th Annual Earth Week

April 23, 2024

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — A luncheon kicked off Ecolibrium 3’s 4th annual Earth Week. The gathering at Clyde Iron Works is the start of a week focused on environmental issues like climate change and sustainability. The week will include volunteering at a park cleanup and exploring the outdoors. CEO Jodi Slick tells Fox 21 what she hoped the day would bring….

Knowing Your Neighbor: Spring Creek Manufacturing

April 23, 2024

Paige Hansen,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.– Dating back to 1985, Spring Creek Manufacturing has a long history of providing recreation enthusiasts with the tools they need to have a great day on the water. “Spring Creek Manufacturing was founded in 1985, Ted Newburg wanted a better way to carry canoes and propel canoes and do all those things and so literally out of…

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