Alexandra Burnley, Author at Fox21Online

State Patrol: Driver Passes Out From Drug Use, Crosses Into Opposite Lane

September 16, 2019

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ITASCA CO., Minn — A 19 year-old man passed out while driving after using drugs on Monday afternoon, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. He was driving north on Highway 38 in the Deer Lake Unorganized Territory. After the man passed out while driving, his car went over the centerline and into a ditch. It then hit a retaining wall…

Woman Dies After Crashing Car Into Tree

September 15, 2019

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ALBORN, Minn. – A woman died after crashing her car into a tree on Saturday afternoon shortly before 5 p.m., according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. 61 year-old Rachel Wermter of Culver died after her car skidded off the road and went into the opposite lane, then hit a tree. The sheriff’s office said that speed and alcohol…

Essentia Health Treated Two Patients With Lung Issues Likely Caused By Vaping

St. Luke's Hospital says it hasn't seen any vaping-related lung issues with patients

September 12, 2019

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(AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)DULUTH, Minn. — Two people in the Northland have been treated for lung issues earlier this summer that may have been caused by vaping, according to Essentia Health, which treated the patients. Essentia Health was not able to share the ages or current conditions of the two patients with respect to HIPPA laws. St. Luke’s Hospital has…

Adas Israel Congregation Synagogue Will Be Demolished, Possibility Of Rebuilding Uncertain

September 11, 2019

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DULUTH, Minn. — The Adas Israel Congregation synagogue will be demolished after the investigation into the fire is complete, and the answer to the question of if it will be rebuilt is still up the air, according to a member of the board of directors with the synagogue. “We are a very small congregation so our need for space is…

Nurses Ratify Agreement For Three-Year Contract With Essentia Health

St. Luke's nurses have yet to reach agreement with hospital

September 10, 2019

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DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Nurses Association has accepted the terms of a new three-year contract with Essentia Health, according to a press release from the group. The previous contract expired on June 30th, and Essentia Health nurses have been working without one since then. Both Essentia Health and St. Luke’s nurses went on informational strikes this summer to raise…

Woman Dies In ATV Versus Motorcycle Accident In Gilbert

September 2, 2019

Alexandra Burnley,

A 23 year-old woman died after suffering from life-threatening injuries in an ATV versus motorcycle accident, according to Gilbert Police. On Sunday around 5:30, an ATV driven by 35 year-old Carlos Arevalo of Burnsville with 23 year-old Natasha Diaz-Cruz of Burnsville in the passenger seat collided with a motorcycle, which was driven by 37 year-old Erwin Viera of Hancock. Arevalo…

VIDEO: Cloquet’s 100th Annual Labor Day Parade

September 2, 2019

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Photojournalist Adam Jagunich captured the highlights from the 100th annual Cloquet Labor Day Parade. Categories: Community

VIDEO: Highlights from the Minnesota State Fair

September 2, 2019

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Photojournalist Adam Jagunich captured the sights and sounds of this year’s Minnesota State Fair. Categories: Community

Shooting In Maple, Wisconsin: Three Detained, One Victim Hospitalized

September 2, 2019

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MAPLE, Wis. — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed an afternoon shooting in Maple, Wisconsin. Deputies responded to reports of shots fired shortly before 4 p.m. on Monday on Pellman Loop Road, where they found one man with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim, a 29 year-old man from Maple, was airlifted to a hospital in Duluth. His injuries from…

Ultralight Aircraft Crashes In Swamp In Colvin Township

September 1, 2019

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COLVIN TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A 62 year-old man was uninjured after flying a single-seat ultralight aircraft that crashed into a swamp on Sunday morning, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. The pilot, Robert Kangas, had taken off from his property just one minute earlier and flew a couple hundred yards west before crashing into the swamp on the…

Viewer Photos From International Dog Day!

August 27, 2019

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Enjoy this video of some of the photos we received from FOX21 viewers on International Dog Day!

Man Rescued After Falling From Canoe, Alcohol May Have Been Involved

August 26, 2019

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One man was rescued from the St. Louis River in Duluth on Monday afternoon after falling out of his canoe, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. The man fell out of the canoe near the Spirit Lake Marina at about 2:30 p.m. He swam to Clough Island before emergency personnel got the call to rescue him about an…

20 AmeriCorps Tutors Sworn In For New School Year

August 5, 2019

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On Monday, AmeriCorps hosted its kick-off day where 20 math and reading tutors pledged to serve students in Duluth for the upcoming school year. According to the organization, one in three children in Minnesota have reading skills below their grade level, and 40% of Minnesota students in 8th grade struggle with math. AmeriCorps tutors work at Duluth-area schools with students…

Three People Arrested At McDonald’s In Duluth

August 4, 2019

Alexandra Burnley,

On Saturday night around 10 p.m., Duluth Police responded to a call of one person threatening another with what appeared to be a gun on the 2200-block of London Road. Duluth Police found the car the suspect was driving pulling into the McDonald’s on London Road a short time later, and removed five people from the vehicle. Officers found an…

Duluth Bowling Alley Getting Multi-Million Dollar Renovations To Become Entertainment Center

August 1, 2019

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Skyline Lanes and Volleyball is no more, as it undergoes a full multi-million dollar remodel and rebranding to become Skyline Social and Games. The general manager says Skyline will be adding new games, entertainment, and even more unique bowling lanes. He said the space will have a more industrial and modern look to it to appeal to younger adults,…

Two Dogs Rescued From Fire In Gilbert

Dogs suffered from burns and smoke inhalation but are expected to fully recover

July 23, 2019

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Gilbert Police and Fire responded to a home that was on fire shortly after 2:30 this afternoon. The home was completely engulfed by the blaze when crews arrived. First responders rescued two dogs from the home, and both suffered from burns and smoke inhalation but are expected to recover. The Gilbert fire chief did not say if anyone was home…

Governor Tony Evers Declares State Of Emergency For Wisconsin After Severe Weather

July 21, 2019

Alexandra Burnley,

On Sunday, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency for the entire state after several regions of Wisconsin suffered through severe weather. In the past week, many areas of Wisconsin were struck with confirmed tornadoes, strong winds, thunderstorms, hail, flash floods, and torrential downpours. Toppled trees tore down power lines and crashed onto homes and cars, while debris…

Woman Who Fell 30 Feet At Gooseberry Falls State Park Has Died

July 17, 2019

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DULUTH, Minn. – According to an update posted on CaringBridge, the woman who fell 30 feet at Gooseberry State Park on Saturday evening, Rebecca Nara, has died. A family friend shared a statement from Nara’s family on the website: “She peacefully went while surrounded by friends and family. While this is truly a tragedy, it has saved her family from…

Israel Malachi Drops Out of Duluth Mayoral Race Just Five Days After Entering It

June 10, 2019

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Israel Malachi, who announced his candidacy for Duluth mayor on the first floor of city hall five days ago on June 5th, has now dropped out of the race. On the city of Duluth’s website, Malachi’s name has been removed from the list of candidates. He is the CEO of Duluth company Puritan Handwired Amplifiers LLC, Malachi announced that his…

Deadly Crash Kills Two Teens Near Nashwauk

Two other teens and two adults survived

June 9, 2019

Alexandra Burnley,

NASHWAUK, Minn. – Two teens are dead after a Saturday afternoon crash between Highway 169 and Highway 65 near Nashwauk. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 17 year-old driving a Honda Accord was driving north on Highway 169 around 2:45 p.m. when he started turning left onto Highway 65. During the left turn, a 61 year-old man driving a…

Video: Memorial Day Parade in West Duluth

May 27, 2019

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Eveleth-Gilbert and Virginia School Districts’ Referendum Passes

May 14, 2019

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The Eveleth-Gilbert and Virginia referendum has passed, which will allow the two districts to combine their high schools, for which a brand new high school will be built, while also building two new elementary schools. The construction on the new high school is set to begin in 2020 and will take two years to build. It will be built in…

Wayne Boucher, Keith Musolf Win Primary Race in St. Louis County

Special election is on August 13th

May 14, 2019

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Wayne Boucher Current Hermantown mayor Wayne Boucher and iron worker advocate Keith Musolf will advance to the special election this summer for the St. Louis County Board 5th district race. The seat opened up after Representative Pete Stauber was elected to Congress. Boucher took home the most votes, with 346 ballots cast in his favor. Musolf won the second-most votes,…

Aerial Lift Bridge Will Be Closed Monday Morning For Yearly Cleaning

May 12, 2019

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth will be getting squeaky-clean on Monday, but that may cause delays for those who walk or drive over it. City workers will be washing the bridge on Monday morning starting at 9 a.m., and pedestrians and drivers can expect to be waiting 10-15 minutes to be able to cross over…

School Parents File Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against Duluth Edison Charter Schools

Duluth Edison Charter Schools Denies Any Discrimination

May 12, 2019

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DULUTH, Minn. — Three parents of students who are attending or did attend Duluth Edison Charter Schools have filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the school system. In an email sent to school parents and faculty on Friday, Bonnie Jorgenson, the head of Duluth Edison, addressed the lawsuit but did not go into specific allegations made against the schools, which…

Minnesota Drivers Caught Driving Distracted, Including Watching “Parks and Rec,” Facetiming, and Texting

1,927 drivers cited in three-week period

May 8, 2019

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DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Public Safety announced that 1,927 drivers in the state of Minnesota have been cited for using their phones behind-the-wheel during a three-week period in April. The DPS said the three-week timeframe was part of a statewide law enforcement campaign from April 8th to the 30th to crack down on distracted driving. Some of…