Author: KQDS Staff

2 Dead After Single Vehicle Crash in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. — Two people are pronounced dead after a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Haines Rd and Skyline Pkwy. According to the Duluth Squads, they responded to a report of a crash at 1:21 p.m. Saturday.  Once arrived, officers determined that a 2001 Ford F-150 was traveling southbound, before leaving the roadway, and striking a concrete barrier…

Preservation Group Says More Duluth Historic Buildings In Danger of Being Demolished

Preservation Alliance Lists "Ten Endangered Places"

There was a call Friday to save many of Duluth’s buildings from the wrecking ball before it is too late. Outside of the New Garrick Building, built in 1923, the Duluth Preservation Alliance unveiled this year’s “Ten Endangered Places List.” The goal is to highlight buildings whose future may be uncertain. The group says eight buildings have been torn down…

Body of Man Flying Ultralight Found in Lake Superior

A piece of his clothing found on shore helped searchers focus their efforts

Denny Pechacek (Photo courtesy Abbey Johnson) Hovland, Minnesota- Authorities say they have found and recovered the body of a man missing since last Friday. The Cook County Sheriff’s office says the body of Denny Pechacek was recovered from Lake Superior off the shore of Hovland, MN. Many people and groups had been searching for him since he and the ultralight…

Employees Temporarily Evacuated From Cenovus Superior Refinery Due To Propane Leak

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Employees were temporarily evacuated from the Cenovus Superior Refinery after a propane leak happened Wednesday morning. The Superior Fire Department says at 7:53 a.m. crews initially showed up to a report of a fire but found an ongoing propane release. Emergency personnel used water fog steams to stop the release by 9:25 a.m. The fire department says…

Makinen Woman In Jail For Allegedly Starting House Fire

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — One woman is in jail after allegedly starting a house on fire in the Makinen area. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says authorities responded to a disturbance call early Tuesday morning. When officers arrived, they found a woman standing in a field by the house. After initial investigation a woodpile under a lean-to was…

Rice Lake Road Closure Extended

Work taking longer than expected

DULUTH, Minn. — Drivers using Duluth’s Rice Lake Road will have their detour headaches extended another week. Through-traffic on Rice Lake Road is closed between Central Entrance and Arrowhead Road. A culvert on Chester Creek is being replaced, and St. Louis County says working around existing utilities has taken longer than expected. The road will now remain closed to through-traffic…

Roundabout For London Road Not Moving Forward At This Time

DULUTH, Minn. — A controversial roundabout proposed for London Road in Duluth is no longer moving forward at this time. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the roundabout at 60th Avenue East and London Road is being dropped in order to stay on schedule to finish the overall project as planned. The comes after multiple public meetings about the roundabout…

Pine County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death Of 3-Year-Old

HINCKLEY, Minn. — The Pine County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 3-year-old in Hinckley. Authorities say just after 9 p.m. Tuesday deputies responded to a medical incident on the 500 block of 1st Street Southwest. When they arrived, they learned a young child died. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting with the investigation. The Sheriff’s…

August 8 Primary Election Results

DULUTH, Minn. — The results below are from the Minnesota Secretary of States Office, with 100 percent of the precincts reporting. Mayor of Duluth (2 advance): Roger Reinert – 8,223 | 63% Emily Larson – 4,560 | 34.94% Jesse Peterson – .5% Robert Schieve – .5% Julie Mead – 1% Duluth City Council At Large (4 advance): Arik Forsman –…

Minnesota Vikings to Honor Bud Grant Throughout 2023 Season

Vikings owner Mark Wilf made the announcement before the team held a night practice at TCO Stadium.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday they’re honoring the lift of Bud Grant throughout the 2023 season with a jersey patch and helmet decal. Vikings owner Mark Wilf made the announcement before the team held a night practice at TCO Stadium. It’s the team’s last workout before they travel to Seattle for their first preseason game Thursday night. They’ll…

Hibbing Man Pleads Guilty In 2022 Murder Of His Girlfriend

HIBBING, Minn. — A Hibbing man has pleaded guilty to murdering his girlfriend in June 2022. The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office says 47-year-old Eric James Jarvis entered the plea to First Degree Manslaughter in connection to the death of Kari Jo Petrich. Police arrested Jarvis after he called 911 early Tuesday morning, June 28. When police arrived, his girlfriend,…

Duluth Police, Fire Unions Make Joint Endorsement for Reinert

DULUTH, Minn. — The police and fire unions in Duluth have decided to make a joint endorsement in the mayoral race. In a video released on Fri. August 4, the police union’s vice president, and the fire union’s president said their members were endorsing Roger Reinert.  FOX 21 first reported the unions’ independent and separate support two weeks ago. The…

Man Dead After Being Hit By Bayfield Police Department Squad Car

BAYFIELD, Wis. — A man is dead after being hit by a Bayfield Police Department squad car Wednesday night. The Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office says it happened at 10:21 p.m. on State Trunk Highway 13 at West Bresette Hill Road. Authorities say deputies responded after the collision happened and found the pedestrian dead. The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating,…

Duluth Motorcyclist Slammed Against Concrete Wall in Hit-&-Run

Erik Reinertsen DULUTH, Minn. — An Esko man is accused of drinking and driving before hitting a motorcyclist on Lake Avenue over I-35 Saturday evening. The criminal complaint says Erik Reinertsen, 34, was driving his truck from Canal Park to the I-35 southbound ramp when he struck the motorcyclist who was thrown into a concrete barrier. The unidentified victim suffered…

Enbridge Partners With Conservation Non-Profit On New Grant Program

MINNESOTA — Enbridge is partnering with a conservation non-profit to create a new grant program in support of the Line 5 Segment Relocation Project. It is a 2 year $500,000 Ecofootprint Grant Program. The new grants will focus on these priorities: Improving and/or protecting surface water and/or groundwater quality in watersheds crossed by project. Advancing research and science related to…

One-Vehicle Crash Resulted in Flipped Vehicle Near Rail Tracks

COOK, Minn.–Early Sunday Morning just before 3 a.m., the St. Louis County 911 dispatchers were notified of a “severe crash” by Apple crash detection. First responders responded to the incident at the intersection of Vermillion Dr. and 2nd St. SE within the city limits of Cook, where a vehicle crashed after crossing over railroad tracks at high speed.  According to…

Hermantown Motorcyclists Found Injured in Crash North of Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.–Just north of Duluth, another crash was reported Saturday involving a motorcyclist. At around 7:19 p.m., Pequaywan Area First Responders and St. Louis County Sheriff’s Volunteer Rescue Squad say that they were tipped via Apple crash detection of a crash on Pequaywan Lake Road.  Upon arrival, first responders say that another motorists reported that he had come upon a…

Motorists Died in Itasca County HWY 2 Crash

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn.– A motorcyclist died in a crash Saturday night after a Ford turned and hit the motorists. The incident happened on Highway 2 near County Road 74 in Itasca County. According to authorities, a Harley Davidson driver was traveling westbound on Highway 2, when a Ford heading eastbound turned into County Road 74, striking the motorists who then…

Amber Alert Canceled for 2-Year-Old in Becker

  UPDATE: Authorities have canceled the Amber Alert that was issued last night for a 2-year-old boy in Becker. The alert notified people of missing 2-year-old, Liam Henrikson, who was reported to have gone missing near highways 10 and 25 just before midnight Saturday night. According to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the Becker Police Department was looking for…

Essentia Health And Marshfield Clinic Health System Announce Merger Agreement

DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System announced Thursday their intent to merge. According to a press release, their agreement is to form a new integrated regional health system. Together the combined system will cover 4 states with 3,800 providers and 150 sites of care. Essentia Health’s CEO Dr. David Herman will serve as the chief executive…

Whistleblower Claims US Is Concealing Program That Captures UFOs

(FOX 9) — The U.S. is concealing a longstanding program that retrieves and reverse engineers unidentified flying objects, a former Air Force intelligence officer testified Wednesday to Congress. The Pentagon has denied his claims. Retired Maj. David Grusch’s highly anticipated testimony before a House Oversight subcommittee was Congress’ latest foray into the world of UAPs — or “unidentified aerial phenomena,” which…

Superior School Board Member Charged With Election Fraud

SUPERIOR, Wis. — A Superior School Board member has been charged with two felony counts of election fraud. Steven J Stupak Sr. allegedly provided false information in election filing, and to an election clerk. The charges are outlined in a criminal complaint filed in Douglas County last Thursday. One charge says that when he filed for office, Stupak’s sworn declaration…

Bowfest 2023 Underway This Week

SUPERIOR, Wis.–It may be hot this week, but that is not going to keep people away from Mont du Lac Resort’s biggest event. The grounds and ranges are being prepared for Bowfest 2023. Thousands of bow enthusiasts will be lining up targets, meeting with vendors, or walking through the woods to test their skills in a variety of shooting situations….

Ceremony Held for Late Fargo Police Officer

  PEQUOT LAKES, Minn.– Saturday, July 22, a memorial service was held for the fallen Fargo Police Office, Jake Wallin, in his hometown of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota. Police Officers from all over Minnesota, including those in the Northland, joined Officer Wallin’s family at Pequot Lakes High School. Wallin was shot and killed after arriving at the scene of an accident…

Multiple Arrests Made After Two-Year-Old Overdosed in Aitkin County

AITKIN COUNTY, Minn. –Friday, a two-year-old was reported to be unresponsive after being exposed to a controlled substance in Aitkin County.  Family members called 911 from a vehicle in the Garrison area after removing the child from the household. The child was transported to Metro hospital by air ambulance and is in stable condition. Aitkin County Sheriffs executed a search…

Man Dead After ATV Crash In Barnum Township

BARNUM TOWNSHIP, Minn. — One man is dead after an ATV crash that happened Thursday night in Carlton County. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office says it happened in the 3500 block of Pine Road in Barnum Township at 7:52 p.m. Police say a motorist noticed the crash and called 911. The initial investigation reveals that a man was driving an…

Train Derails North Of Cook

FIELD TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A train derailed in Field Township just North of Cook Monday night sending 9 rail cars off the tracks. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says deputies and the Cook Fire Department responded at 8:20 p.m. to the Canadian National Train. Authorities say 4 cars remained upright and 5 on their side. 2 of the cars…

Ely Man Dies In Single Vehicle Crash

ELY, Minn. — An Ely man lost his life after a single vehicle crash Monday night. It happened around 5:40 p.m. in the 2100 block of Grant Mcmahan Boulevard in Morse Township. St. Louis County Sheriff’s deputies assisted by other local departments responded to the crash that was traveling eastbound. The car went off the roadway into the ditch and…

Bill Pushes For Outdoor Education For All Minnesota Kids

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – School could go outside for every kid in Minnesota if legislators approve a bill introduced just before the end of this year’s session. The “Outdoor School for All” bill aims to break down financial barriers to deliver an overnight learning experience with some proven educational and emotional benefits. With a firm grip and uneasy steps, Spencer Eesley…

New Mural Brightens Building, Neighborhood and Faces

Zenith Bookstore celebrates mural combining history and heritage of West Duluth.

It is always fun when you can brighten up a city landscape with a bit of art–some great big wall art. The Zenith Bookstore was the place to be Thursday afternoon for the official celebration of their new mural. Congratulations went to artist Jonathan Thunder. He was praised for his vision, energy, inspiration and heart. But the mural was also…

Blood Donations Needed Even In Busy Summer Months

A blood drive at the Duluth Red Cross chapter office Wednesday was part of the effort to keep donors involved.

Summer is a very busy time for many people, but the need for a steady supply of blood continues year-round. Wednesday the Red Cross held a blood drive at their chapter office by the Miller Hill Mall. The entire morning was booked with appointments and there were just a few openings left heading into the afternoon. Volunteers from St. Cloud…

St. Luke’s To Affiliate With Aspirus Health

Combined system will cover portions of Wisconsin, Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Northeastern Minnesota.

St. Luke’s in Duluth and Aspirus Health in Wisconsin announced Wednesday they have agreed on a proposal to join their systems. The health care systems said their approach and philosophies are a good match. The St. Luke’s system includes two hospitals and more than 40 clinics. Aspirus has 17 hospitals and 75 clinics. “Evolving community needs require us to find…

Fisherman’s Body Recovered From Leech Lake

WALKER, Minn. — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says the body of a fisherman was recovered from Leech Lake on Tuesday. The Sheriff’s Office received a report at 5:49 p.m. Monday of an overdue fisherman who was fishing near his residence near Walker. Deputies searched the area where they later found his boat just after 8:15 p.m. The body of…