Evening Update 01-10-18
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Author: Melissa Lentz
Crash Leaves One Dead in Ashland County
Update: The person identified in the fatal crash is Craig A. Schemberger, 60, from Park Falls, Wis. GLIDDEN, Wis. – A man is dead after his vehicle left the road way striking a tree on Highway 13 near Glidden in the Township of Jacobs. According to the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, the call came in just before 8 a.m. on Wednesday….
MnDOT Urging Motorists to be Cautious Around Snow Plows
ST. PAUL, Minn. – With significant snow totals around the state, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is urging motorists to use extra caution during plowing and snow removal operations. According to MnDOT, there have been 22 crashes so far this season involving vehicles and snowplows. A total of 58 were reported last year. “Inattentive drivers, motorists driving too close to…
Evening Update 01-09-18
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Evening Update 01-08-18
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$50,000 Lottery Ticket Sold at ICO in Canal Park
DULUTH, Minn. – Someone who purchased a Powerball in Duluth is about to get a little richer. The Minnesota Lottery has announced that a winning lottery ticket of $50,000 for the latest Powerball drawing on Jan. 6 was sold at the Inner City Oil location at 307 Canal Drive in Duluth. Two other winning tickets were sold at Kwik Trip…
Evening Update 01-05-18
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Mayor Larson Announces Community Listening Sessions for 2018
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson will be continuing her annual outreach to Duluth residents through City Hall in the City Community Listening sessions held throughout Duluth. City staff will also be in attendance representing Public Works, Parks, Public Safety, Human Rights, and Imagine Duluth Comprehensive Plan. “I’m excited to start 2018 with a new series of listening sessions…
Evening Update 01-04-18
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Evening Update 01-03-18
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Evening Update 01-02-18
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Fire Causes Significant Damage at Home Being Remodeled on Old Hwy 61
MIDWAY TWP, Minn. – Any early morning fire Tuesday, caused significant damage to a home in the 5300 block of Old Hwy 61 in Midway Township, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. According to authorities, the 911 call came in from a passerby around 6:35 a.m., who also stopped to make sure no one was inside the residence….
UPDATE: Officers Identified in Gilbert Shooting
GILBERT, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has identified the officers involved in a shooting that took place in Gilbert on Dec. 22. According to the Minnesota DPS BCA preliminary investigation, Deputy Derrick Deutsch with the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and Officer Joseph Bradach of the Gilbert Police Department were looking for an…
Evening Update 12-29-17
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Wisconsin Woman Dead Following Snowmobile Accident
BESSEMER, Mich. – A 51-year-old Wisconsin woman is dead after a snowmobile accident Friday. According to the Gogebic County Sheriff’s Office, the report came in just before 11:30 Friday morning. The accident happened on Powderhorn Road just north of US Highway 2. The initial investigation by police indicated that a group of snowmobiles were traveling southbound in the unplowed right…
Bayfront Park Skating Rink Opening to the Public Jan. 2
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth Parks and Rec division will be starting up the Bayfront Family Center Outdoor Skating and Winter playground programming on Tuesday, Jan. 2. The program and ice rink will be free to the public and will open 7 days a week, weather permitting, for pleasure skaters and others who want to enjoy winter at…
Fire Claims Superior Home
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Around 7:30 p.m. Thursday, the Superior Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1900 block of Tower Avenue. Crews arrived on scene to heavy smoke coming from the second floor of a two-story home. All residents were able to safely evacuate. Crews remained on scene for 2 1/2 hours. Damages have been estimated at $30,000….
Evening Update 12-28-17
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Ely Man Dead After Apartment Fire
330 South 3rd Avenue West
ELY, Minn. – A 70-year-old man is dead after an apartment at the Grahek Apartments in Ely. According to the Ely Fire Department, crews were dispatched to the Grahek Apartments at 5 p.m. on Wednesday evening. Initial reports indicated flames and smoke coming from a third story apartment. An occupant, who has been identified as David Curtis Cashman, 70, of…
Superior Police Looking For Robbery Suspect
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Police are investigating a robbery that took place in the early morning hours of Saturday, December 24 around 3:45 a.m at the Holiday gas station at 21st and Tower Avenue. According to police, officers were dispatched to a silent alarm Holiday. The clerk told police he was mopping the floor when the suspect entered. The pointed…
Evening Update 12-27-17
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Structure Fire North of Chisholm
6894 Hwy 73
BALKAN TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a structure fire in the 6800 block of Highway 73 in Balkan Township around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26. According to authorities, first responders arrived on scene to heavy smoke and flames coming out of the residence. Three adult residents were able to safely evacuate…
Evening Update 12-21-17
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MISSING: Dennis Jesh, of St. Cloud
Last seen on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017
Dennis Jesh (BCA) Dennis Jesh (BCA) ST. CLOUD, Minn. – The Minnesota BCA and St. Cloud VA Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 65-year-old veteran who was last seen on the St. Cloud VA Hospital campus. Dennis Anton Jesh was last seen Wednesday, Dec. 20 at approximately 3 p.m. wearing a black leather jacket and work…
Evening Update 12-20-17
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WLSSD Treecycling Program Begins Dec. 21
"Treecycling drop off sites are conveniently located in many neighborhoods, providing the opportunity for residents to Treecycle quickly and easily," said Anderson.
DULUTH, Minn. – Western Lake Superior Sanitary District and partners have kicked off the annual Treecyling program. The program is to encourage area residents to recycle their fresh-cut holiday trees. Multiple locations will be available 24-hours a day throughout the region. “Holiday trees, like yard and garden waste, are banned from the trash in Minnesota,” said Karen Anderson, WLSSD’s director…
DNR Confirms Cougar in Douglas County
A cougar was confirmed on a trail camera photo in Douglas County Nov. 11, 2017 (DNR) MADISON, Wis. – Department of Natural Resources biologists have confirmed photos taken by a trail cam in Douglas County showed a cougar wandering through the area in mid-November. Photos of the animal were captured in the Foxboro and Bennett areas in a week time…
Sen. Franken Will Officially Resign Jan. 2
WASHINGTON – Senator Al Franken’s last day in the U.S. Senate will be January 2, 2018, according to his office. Senator Designate Tina Smith will be sworn in the following day on, Jan. 3. Franken made the announcement of his resignation on Dec. 7 after multiple sexual misconduct allegations. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Political
Duluth Fire Crews Respond to Kitchen Fire in Lincoln Park
2001 W Superior Street
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Fire Department crews responded to a structure fire at 7:35 a.m. at an apartment in the 2000 block of West Superior Street. According to the Duluth Fire Dept., crews arrived on scene to find smoke in the 3rd floor hallway. The building was evacuated and crews discovered a kitchen fire in an apartment on the 3rd…
Evening Update 12-19-17
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LOCATED: Alyssa Leonardis, of Lauderdale
UPDATE: Alyssa Leonardis was located safe and uninjured, according to the BCA. Alyssa Leonardis LAUDERDALE, Minn. – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a vulnerable adult that walked away from her group home on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. Alyssa Leonardis, 21 is described as 5’2″, 220 pounds, short brown hair. Last seen wearing…
St. Louis County Board Approves 2018 Budget
St. Louis County serves 200,000 residents spread across 7.000 square miles
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Board has unanimously approved its 2018 budget. The budget, $397,918,261, will direct additional resources to substance abuse and mental health, in addition to the funding of core services including public health and human services, public works, tax payer services and public safety. The budget will also make additional investments to support families providing…
MISSING: David Pagel, of Virginia, Minn.
VIRGINIA, Minn. – The Virginia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating David Roger Pagel, of Virginia. David Pagel, 49, is described as 6’1″, 175 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes and wears glasses. David was last seen at his residence on Dec. 9, 2017. He is believed to be on foot as he does not own…
Evening Update 12-18-17
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Level III Predatory Offender Relocating to Virginia
Adam Hart (Virginia PD) VIRGINIA, Minn. – The Virginia Police Department is notifying the public of a Level III Predatory Offender that has relocated to Virginia. Thirty-two-year-old Adam Samuel Hart has relocated to the 300 block of Chestnut Street. Hart has a history of sexual contact with adolescent females between the age of 13-17. Contact has included sexual touching and…
18 Year-Old Eveleth Woman Dies After Snowmobile Accident
ORR, Minn. – An 18-year-old Eveleth woman is dead after a snowmobile accident northwest of Orr, Minnesota, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. According to authorities, the incident happened around 6:42 a.m. at the intersection of Lost River Road and Ash Lake Camp Road. When authorities arrived on scene they found a single snowmobile with two occupants had…
Evening Update 12-13-17
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Truck Breaks Through Ice on Grand Lake
SAGINAW, Minn. – Early Wednesday afternoon, the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a truck going through the ice on Grand Lake. According to authorities, the incident happened just after 12:33 p.m. The report indicated that a truck went through the ice and two occupants of the vehicle were able to exit the truck before it…
UMD Athletic Director Signs Contract Extension
Josh Berlo (University of Minnesota Duluth) DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Duluth and Athletic Director Josh Berlo, have agreed to a two-year contract extension. The extension would put his contract that he signed in November 2015 through May 1, 2023. “Josh is a tireless advocate for student athletes. I am confident in the direction and leadership Josh has…
Gov. Mark Dayton Appoints Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to Serve as US Senator
Courtesy of Minnesota Governor’s Office ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Mark Dayton announced Wednesday during a press conference at the Minnesota State Capitol, that he will appoint Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to serve as United States Senator for Minnesota. Smith will be appointed to serve a one-year term in the Senate, concluding in January 2019. Minnesotans will chose a U.S….
Evening Update 12-12-17
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Dayton to Announce Franken’s Replacement Wednesday
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Mark Dayton will announce his appointment to fill resigning U.S. Senator Al Franken’s seat at 10 a.m. Wednesday during a press conference at the state capitol. On Thursday, Dec. 7, Franken announced he would be resigning from the U.S. Senate following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. The senator has currently been accused by eight women….
Icy Road Conditions Leave 1 Dead, Another Injured
FEELEY TWP, Minn. – A Roseau, Minnesota man is dead after a roll-over crash southeast of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 87-year-old Arthur Carlson, was heading west on Highway 2 in Feeley Township at 11 a.m. Tuesday, around 20 miles southeast of Grand Rapids, when he over-corrected on a curve and caused his Ford Ranger to…
Drug Bust in Fayal Township
(St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office) FAYAL TWP, Minn. – Members of the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force executed a search warrant on December 8, in the 3600 block of Highway 53 in Fayal Township, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. During the search, investigators located 36 pounds of high-grade marijuana inside of the residence, along…
Train vs. Semi Crash in Kelsey Township
KELSEY TWP, Minn. – A 75-year-old man was left uninjured after his semi truck collided with a train, just west of Cotton, Minnesota in Kelsey Township. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office reports that the call came in around 5 p.m. Monday of a semi pulling a trailer had been struck by a train West of Highway 7 on Arkola…
Evening Update 12-11-17
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2 Fall Through Ice on St. Mary’s Lake
EVELETH, Minn. – Two males from Iron, Minnesota fell through the ice on St. Mary’s Lake in Fayal Township, just south of Eveleth, late Monday morning, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. According to authorities, first responders arrived on scene, they found two men a 39-year-old, Paul Ollila, and 36-year-old Travis McDonald, clinging onto the ice in an…
Minnesota, Fond du Lac Band Reach Agreement Related to 1854 Treaty
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Mark Dayton and Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Chairman Kevin Dupuis announced an agreement to manage the Band’s fishing, hunting, and gathering rights in the areas of northern Minnesota established in an 1854 Treaty. The lands within the treaty include an area in northeastern Minnesota that includes portions of Carlton, St. Louis,…
Northern Waters Restaurant to Sell Local Eatery
DULUTH, Minn. – Northern Waters Restaurant in the Woodland area near UMD, will be handing over the keys to its Mount Royal location to new owners. A new restaurant is expected to open in the space after the New Year – no word on what the new location is supposed to be. “This has been such a rewarding and creative…
Evening Update 12-08-17
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