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Update: 2-Year-Old Boy Killed in Hit and Run, Suspect Charged

16-year-old girl also injured in incident; suspect in custody

Jake Place ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – A fatal hit and run killed a two-year-old boy Thursday afternoon in Northeast Itasca Township, about fifteen miles north of Nashwauk. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, officers learned a 16-year-old pedestrian, identified as Alexia Carroll, was struck while pushing a 2-year-old, identified as Logan Klennert, in a stroller. The 2-year-old died at the…

Two Arrested for Shots Fired in Cascade Park Area

No Injuries Were Reported

DULUTH, Minn. – Two individuals were arrested Wednesday night for firing shots in the Cascade Park area in Duluth. According to reports, officers responded to the scene and were provided “excellent descriptions of three individuals” by witnesses in the park at the time of the incident. Officers located the three suspects at 5th Avenue East and 4th Street where two…

St. Scholastica Student hit by car on London Road

The Incident Remains Under Investigation

DULUTH, Minn. – Authorities say a St. Scholastica football player has sustained significant injuries after being hit by a car early Wednesday morning. Duluth Police report the accident happened at approximately 12:00 a.m. in the area of 19th Avenue East and London Road. Officers responded to a call of a male lying in the road after being hit by a…

Six People Killed in Wrong-Way Crash Near Eyota

The Crash Remains Under Investigation

EYOTA, Minn. – According to the Minnesota State Patrol, six people were killed in an early Friday morning crash. The crash happened on I-90 near Eyota. Minnesota State Patrol reports that a vehicle was travelling the wrong way, heading eastbound, when it struck another vehicle heading westbound on I-90. Three occupants were killed in each vehicle. I-90 is now back…

Duluth Clothing Storefront Grand Opening

Thursday Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood is now home to a new business with a familiar name. The Duluth Clothing Company is celebrating its grand opening at 12 N. 20th Avenue West. The company was formed in 2014 and was previously located in downtown Duluth above the Electric Fetus. The owners tell us they’re excited about the move. DLH Clothing Co-owner…

One Injured After Single Vehicle Crash in Britt

The Drivers Vehicle Went Airborne After Hitting an Embankment

BRITT, Minn. – A 65-year-old Britt woman was transported to the Virginia Hospital for non-life threatening injuries following a single-vehicle crash in rural Britt. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, officers responded to the crash on the Britt Bypass Road around 2:00 p.m. When authorities arrived on scene they found the vehicle had been traveling northwest in the…

Spirit Valley Days Traffic Advisory

Festival Runs From August 1-3

DULUTH, Minn. – Spirit Valley Days kicks off at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, resulting in several road closures on Thursday and Saturday. Ramsey Street between Central Avenue and 57th Avenue West will remain open throughout this year’s Spirit Valley Days. Thursday, August 1 – Parade Traffic 59th Avenue West between Raleigh Street and Grand Avenue will close around…

Midday Update 8-01-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, August 1, 2019

Join FOX 21’s Andrew Kirov and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 1, 2019.

Charges Filed Against Individuals Arrested in Hermantown Drug Bust

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The four individuals arrested in connection to a drug bust Monday morning in Hermantown have now been formally charged. According to court records, Walter Charles Johnson, 48, has been charged with Fifth Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance while the other three suspects Bobbi Sue Nesgoda, 35, Sidney Spendler, 30, and Alex Leskey, 31, all face one…

Authorities Identify man Who Drowned Near Duluth Ore Docks

The Incident Remains Under Investigation

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office has identified the 46-year-old man who drowned Saturday near the Ore Docks in Duluth as James Autero Leavell. According to reports, officers responded to a call of a man who had been trespassing on CN property near the ore docks around 2:16 p.m. Saturday. The man was reported to be exhibiting…

William A. Irvin to Move to Dry Dock Thursday

DULUTH, Minn. – The William A. Irvin is set to head into dry dock on Thursday to continue restoration efforts which include exterior repair of its hull. Fraser Shipyards says the restoration is expected to take four to seven weeks. DECC officials say they have not yet determined a date that the Irvin will return to the Minnesota Slip, but…

Three Adults, Three Children Rescued in Iron County

There Were no Reported Injuries

IRON COUNTY, Wis. – Three adults, three children and a dog were rescued by the US Coast Guard early Tuesday morning after becoming stranded on the shore of Lake Superior in Iron County. The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Iron County Sheriff’s Office at approximately 5:45 a.m. Tuesday on reports that the six individuals were stranded on Marble Point….

Suspect in Virginia Shooting Charged With Attempted Murder

The Victim Remains Hospitalized for his Injuries

VIRGINIA, Minn. – 30-year-old Luke Mathias Erkkila has been formally charged with attempted murder for his involvement in a shooting that happened on Friday in Virginia. According to court documents, Virginia police responded to the report of a shooting on the 800 Block of 6th Avenue South shortly after 7:00 p.m. on Friday. When officers arrived on the scene they…

Two Duluth Men Sentenced for Trafficking Teenage Girl For Sex

Mathis Took the Girl After she ran Away From a Treatment House in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. –Two Duluth men were sentenced on Monday for trafficking a 15-year-old girl for sex. A jury found 44-year-old Amos Kiprop Koech guilty of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a minor and sex trafficking of a minor on January 24. Koech’s alleged co-conspirator, 33-year-old Andre Mathis Jr., pleaded guilty to sex trafficking of a minor on January 10….

Man Pleads Guilty to Threats of Violence at Duluth East High School

Sentencing is set for September 23

DULUTH, Minn. – A man accused of threatening to shoot up Duluth East High School earlier this year has pleaded guilty to one count of Threats of Violence and one count of Possession of a Machine Gun Conversion Kit. 35-year-old Travis Busch was arrested on April 5 after texting an acquaintance threats which included shooting police with machine guns and…

Superior Police: Two Squad Cars Involved in Crash, Severely Damaged

No Other Vehicles Were Involved in the Crash

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Two Superior Police Department squad cars were severely damaged after crashing into each other while responding to a possible drug overdose on Sunday evening. According to the Superior Police Department, three officers in separate squad cars were responding to the East End neighborhood around 10:10 p.m. when two of the squad cars crashed into each other. Authorities…

Bruce Hagen, Former Superior Mayor, Dies at 73

Hagen Served a Total of Five Terms

SUPERIOR, Wis. – According to city officials, former Superior Mayor Bruce Hagen has died at the age of 73. Hagen served a total of five terms with the City of Superior. He first served as mayor from 1975 to 1987 and was reelected in 2011 where he served until his retirement in April 2017. Hagen announced prior to stepping down…

Edina Boys Reel in 6-Foot Sturgeon

  (FOX 9) – A couple of Edina boys wrangled what appears to be a six-foot-long sturgeon right out of Minnehaha Creek. After seeing the fish sitting on the creek bottom for weeks, 12-year-old Mac Hoekstra came up with a plan to lasso the fish. “I just have seen in fishing shows when they land sharks, they do it that…

Duluth Police Searching for Male Suspect After Search Warrant

Authorities say There is no Threat to the Public

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police say they are actively searching for a 19-year-old suspect that fled from officers Thursday morning. According to authorities, officers were executing a search warrant on the 2800 Block of West 1st Street when the 19-year-old male jumped out of a second story window and fled. Officers say they recovered two handguns that were discarded by…

International Falls man Injured in Motorcycle Crash

The Crash Remains Under Investigation

ORR, Minn. – An International Falls man was transported to a Duluth hospital Wednesday night following a motorcycle crash near Mead Wood Road in Orr. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened in the 1100 Block of the Ash River Trail at approximately 9:21 p.m. Authorities say the lone male driver was entering into a left…

MN DNR Draws $1,000,000 From Metabi Metallics Funds for Permit Violations

DNR Says They Will Pursue Additional Actions as Necessary

NASHWAUK, Minn. – According to a recent press release, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has pulled $1,000,000 of financial assurance funds from Mesabi Metallics Company, LLC to address ongoing permit violations. The Minnesota DNR says companies must provide the DNR with financial assurance funds as part of obtaining a permit to mine which can be used to correct violations…

WATCH LIVE: Mueller Testifies Before the House Intelligence Committee

Mueller set to Begin his Second of two Hearings Today

WASHINGTON (AP) – Former special counsel Robert Mueller told the House judiciary and intelligence committees that he would decline to quote from his report on the Trump-Russia investigation during his testimony before both panels on Wednesday. That’s according to a person involved with the negotiations who spoke about the confidential talks only on condition of anonymity. Mueller’s refusal to read…

Suspect in Lincoln Park Home Robbery and Assault Pleads Guilty

Sentencing is Scheduled for September 9

DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man has pleaded guilty for his involvement in a home robbery and assault that took place in the Lincoln Park neighborhood earlier this year. Authorities say the robbery and assault happened in a home on the 600 Block of Atlantic Avenue around 5:15 a.m. March 13. Christian Hamzah Coleman, 19, turned himself into authorities on…

Two Arrested for Drug Sales in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. – According to the Duluth Police Department, two individuals were arrested Thursday following a drug bust in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Authorities say a search warrant was obtained for a residence at 3101 West 3rd Street but due to a known presence of firearms at the location officers waited for the suspects to leave the home. Matthew Hanson,…

Two Dogs Rescued From Large House Fire in Gilbert

The Home Appears to be a Total Loss

GILBERT, Minn. – Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire in rural Gilbert Tuesday afternoon. The Northland FireWire reports that fire crews were called to a home fully engulfed in flames on French Avenue East around 2:30 p.m. Officials say no one was home at the time of the fire, but two dogs were rescued from the home and…

St. Louis County Social Worker Charged With Sex Crimes No Longer Working for County

Bryant has Been Summoned to Court on August 14

DULUTH, Minn. – A St. Louis County social worker facing felony charges of criminal sexual conduct is no longer employed with the county. According to a St. Louis County spokesperson, “Michael Bryant is no longer an employee of St. Louis County. We continue to work toward a timely resolution of the employment complaint.” Bryant, 46, of Wrenshall is accused of…

Brewers to Implement new bag Policy for 2020 at Miller Park

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Fox 6) – The Milwaukee Brewers announced a new bag policy that will be implemented with the first game of the 2020 season. According to the Brewers, fans will be allowed only single-compartment (i.e. tote) bags, purses, clutch purses, soft-sided cooler bags, clear bags, drawstring bags, diaper bags and medically-necessary items will be allowed into Miller Park (maximum…

Duluth Airshow 2019 Brings Potential Record Crowd

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Airshow, presented by St. Luke’s had another successful year with early projections showing around 65,000 people attended the event over the weekend. “We’re thrilled with the outcome of the 2019 show,” said Duluth Airshow President, Ryan Kern.  “The weather really cooperated, and we had one of our strongest airshow performance line-ups ever.” Kern says final…

Salads, Sandwiches Sold at Target Recalled due to Listeria Concerns

Elevation Foods is Working With Retailers to get the Products off the Shelves

Photo courtesy of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Fox 10) – Elevation Foods is voluntarily recalling egg salad, tuna salad, and sandwiches due to listeria concerns. Elevations Foods says containers of Archer Farms-brand egg salad, Fresket-brand egg salad, tuna salad, and Thai lobster salad, and Archer Farms-brand deviled egg sandwiches produced on June 18 have been recalled…

Multiple U.S. Senators ask EPA to Re-Evaluate Continued use of Hydrogen Fluoride

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Multiple U.S. Senators are asking the Environmental Protection Agency to re-evaluate the continued use of hydrogen fluoride at refineries across the country. U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), and Cory A. Booker (D-NJ) signed a letter to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler on Friday stating the EPA needed to promptly…

Update: Suspicious Death in Spooner Ruled Homicide

The Case Remains Under Investigation

SPOONER, Wis. – The Spooner Police Department has ruled the suspicious death of a 52-year-old male as a homicide. According to a recent press release, authorities say the body of Troy Sweep, 52, was found in his Spooner residence on July 16. Investigators found evidence at the scene which they deemed suspicious in nature. An autopsy of the victim was…

Update: Authorities Identify Male Victim of Skidsteer Tractor Incident

The Incident Remains Under Investigation

MORCOM TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The Saint Louis County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of the Sunday night skidsteer tractor accident as 50-year-old Sheldon D. Sandberg of Cook. The sheriff’s office received a call around 8:00 p.m. that a male had been trapped underwater for approximately 30 minutes after the skidsteer he was driving flipped into a pond. According to…

Portion of Lester River Road to be Closed for Culvert Replacement

The Road Will be Closed for Three Weeks

DULUTH, Minn. – A portion of Lester River Road, from the Lester Park Golf Course to Strand Road, will be closed beginning Monday, July 22. The road will be closed for culvert replacement work. The closure is expected to last three weeks and is the first part of a repaving project that will be completed this fall. Anyone visiting the…

Duluth Air Show Traffic Advisory

The Duluth Police Department Issues a Traffic Advisory Ahead of the Duluth Air and Aviation Expo

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the Duluth Air and Aviation Expo happening on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day. Traffic on portions of Airbase Road, Airport Road, Airport Approach Road, and Stebner Road near the Duluth Airport will be restricted at times…

Twin Metals Announces Use of ‘Environmentally Friendly’ Dry Stack Method for Proposed Mine

The Company Says This Will Eliminate Need for a Storage Pond

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Twin Metals Minnesota announced Thursday morning that they plan to use the environmentally friendly dry stack method to store leftover rock for their proposed copper-nickel mine southeast of Ely. The company says this method will eliminate the need for a storage pond and dam which are commonly used at conventional tailing facilities. The dry stack method…

Duluth Fire Fighters Rescue Kitten Trapped in Storm Drain

A Neighbor Plans to Adopt the Rescued Kitten

DULUTH, Minn. – A kitten trapped in a storm drain was rescued Wednesday night by a couple of helpful Duluth fire fighters. According to the Duluth Fire Department, they received a call for a public assists request after three young girls on a walk with their dad heard a kitten crying from inside a storm drain. Responding crews were able…

One Seriously Injured in ATV Crash in Longville

Authorities Continue to Investigate the Accident

CASS COUNTY, Minn. – A Bayport man was injured on Tuesday after he lost control of his ATV and crashed into a ditch. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, officers received a report of a serious ATV crash in the area of County Road 8 in rural Longville around 8:32 a.m. Tuesday. When deputies arrived they found a 31-year-old…

Spooner Police Investigating Suspicious Death

Multiple Law Enforecement Agencies are Investigating the Death

SPOONER, Wis. – The Spooner Police Department says they are investigating the suspicious death of a 52-year-old male. Authorities say officers were dispatched to a residence around 11:12 a.m. on Tuesday for a medical call. Upon arrival they found a 52-year-old male deceased at the residence. Investigators found evidence at the scene which they deemed suspicious in nature. The Spooner…

Three Charged in Duluth Heroin Bust

Two Children Were Also Removed From the Home

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police say after executing a search warrant on Friday, three suspects were arrested on first-degree sale of heroin charges. According to reports, investigators along with the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, executed a search warrant on the 900 Block of East 4th Street where heroin, a digital scale, an additional 40 grams of…

Two Juveniles Arrested After Fight at Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds, One Injured

The Victim was Treated at a Local Hospital

SUPERIOR, Wis. – According to the Superior Police Department, officers responded to the Douglas County Fairgrounds Tuesday evening on reports of a fight. When officers arrived on scene they determined the fight involved a 15-year-old male and a 16-year-old male. Authorities say one of the males had a knife and cut the other male on the shoulder during the fight….

Mayor Larson Announces Commissioning of USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul to be Held in Duluth

The Commissioning is Expected to Happen in the Next 12 to 16 Months

(photo: Facebook/USS Minneapolis Saint Paul Commissioning Team) DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson and Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy Jodi J. Greene announced Wednesday morning that the commissioning of the USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul will be held in Duluth. “The City of Duluth is honored to be selected to commission the USS Minneapolis – Saint Paul. This is a…

Two Injured in Single Vehicle Crash in Rural Gilbert

The Cause of the Accident is Under Investigation

GILBERT, Minn. – A woman and male child were injured in a single vehicle crash that happened around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in rural Gilbert. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, officers responded to a single vehicle crash that occurred in the 6600 Block of Barker Road E. approximately half mile south of Heritage Trail E. in rural Gilbert….

Authorities Searching for Stolen Dump Truck in Pine County

(photo: Facebook/Pine County Sheriff’s Office) PINE COUNTY, Minn. – The Pine County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a stolen dump truck. According to the Minnesota BCA, Pine County Deputies were called to a Shafer Contracting construction site on reports of a vehicle prowl Monday evening. Authorities say an employee reported one of the dump trucks…