FOX 21 News, KQDS-TV Employee Directory

Broadcast Media Production and DistributionMinnesota, United States11-50 Employees

FOX 21 News, KQDS-TV is the FOX Network affiliate serving the Duluth-Superior market, covering portions of northeastern Minnesota, northwestern Wisconsin, and the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The station is based in Duluth, Minnesota, and is owned by Red River Broadcast Co. of Fargo, North Dakota. Its history includes signing on in 1994 as KNLD, Red River’s 1999 acquisition that transformed it into KQDS-TV, the launch of KQDS-DT in 2003, a power upgrade in 2006, and the digital transition in 2009. 

 FOX 21 News centers its coverage on quality, in-depth local reporting presented with a market-ready look while preserving a hometown feel. It positions itself as the voice of residents across northern Minnesota, northern Wisconsin, northern Michigan, and the Twin Ports, prioritizing local news over national content. In September 2023, the station announced the addition of a Family Medicine Physician to participate in health-related segments, reflecting ongoing live local engagement.

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