Steve Goodspeed

Duluth

News Director at KQDS-TV (Duluth, MN)

News Director, KQDS-TV, FOX21. Duluth, Minnesota.

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Biwabik and Giant's Ridge Area Feel Storm's Wrath

Jun 19, 2024 | fox21online.com | Steve Goodspeed

Police watch area and lawmaker says damages in "tens of millions" of dollars Some areas of the Northland had stalled cars, washed out roads and flooded basements. It other places, the earth literally opened up. That was the case along a portion of the Mesabi Bike Trail near Biwabik, with a gaping cave-in between Giants Ridge and Highway 135. Tuesday night emergency crews were called into the rainy darkness to deal with a first report of a washout. Little did they know.
Duluth Man Announces Presidential Campaign

Jun 6, 2024 | fox21online.com | Steve Goodspeed

Robert Schieve says women's rights, fighting high taxes for the average person, and too much spending on global war are key issues. President Biden and former president Donald Trump are getting most of the election attention. But a Duluth man announced Thursday that he too is entering the presidential race. Robert Schieve made the announcement outside his West Duluth home.
Duluth Teen Found Guilty of Murder in Shooting of Another Teen

Jun 5, 2024 | fox21online.com | Steve Goodspeed

Verdict came this week in 2022 death. Two years ago, a 17-year-old Duluth resident was shot and killed. Tuesday the shooter was found guilty. Corey Devon Young was found guilty of second-degree intentional murder. He is now 19 years old, but was 17 at the time of the shooting. In July of 2022, Duluth police were called to 1st Street and 16th Avenue East, next to Endion Park. Young had just shot another 17-year-old. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Spring Concert Caps Off Years of Duluth Catholic School Education

May 30, 2024 | fox21online.com | Steve Goodspeed

"Little people singing loudly and boldly" part of 140-year history. There was a special concert and a big celebration Thursday in Duluth. There was music echoing across the grounds, and hand motions driving home the lyrics on the Holy Rosary campus. It was the spring concert for the Stella Maris Academy. The concert capped off the school year for children from kindergarten through sixth grade.
Big Duluth Armory News And Changes

May 30, 2024 | fox21online.com | Steve Goodspeed

DULUTH, Minn. — Supporters of the Duluth Armory project had several big announcements to make Wednesday. One of them is that the word went out that contractors can now submit bids for the project, and a final selection will be made by this July. Construction will start late this year and get in full swing next year. Project leaders say the grand opening is now slotted for two years from now. There was also big leadership news.
Skate Park Finally on Roll to Finish Line

May 24, 2024 | fox21online.com | Steve Goodspeed

Gary-New Duluth project has been years in the making, thinking and funding--and now building. For people living, working and waiting in the western half of Duluth, it is a dream that is close to coming true. Ground has been broken, and earth is moving for a skate park in Gary-New Duluth. Countless people have worked for years to make that dream become a reality–both physically and financially. Now it’s so close you can almost feel the wheels rolling under your feet.
Big "Thank You" to EMS Workers; Professionals and Extensive Volunteer Network

May 23, 2024 | fox21online.com | Steve Goodspeed

Annual St. Luke's cookout designed to show appreciation for everyone's role. DULUTH, Minn. — The rains cleared early enough for a big thank you Wednesday, although this cookout had plenty of shelter. It was a big appreciation day for everyone who helps with emergency medical responses. St. Luke’s has been putting on the event for over a decade.
Reinstated Duluth Catholic Priest Returns To His Parish

May 17, 2024 | fox21online.com | Steve Goodspeed

Father William Graham reinstated by Vatican, appeared before grateful supporters Friday. Describing it as a story of “light triumphing over darkness,” a Duluth Catholic priest once accused of sexual abuse returned to his church Friday. Standing in front of supportive congregation members, Father William Graham said the immediate task will be to pray together and listen to each other.
Garage Sale With No Price Tags-For a Good Cause

May 16, 2024 | fox21online.com | Steve Goodspeed

In Carlton tables of donated goods will raise money for scholarships and more. Who doesn’t like a garage sale? Especially if it’s for a good cause– and there are no price tags!That’s the deal in Carlton at the Four Seasons Sports Complex. Tables are filled with toys, kitchen items, books– you name it. It’s put on and organized by volunteers– literally and officially. The Volunteers Services Organization does it every year.
Duluth Public Schools Look to a Future Without Special Levy Money

May 15, 2024 | fox21online.com | Steve Goodspeed

Voters said "no" to referendum--round two. Voters said ‘no’ to a tax increase, and now the Duluth Public School system will be looking at what to cut and how much. This follows Tuesday’s referendum, which failed by an unofficial tally of about 450 votes–5,007 to 5,460. Superintendent John Magas said the results were disappointing, but that he appreciated all the hard-work and support from citizens, parents and staff.