Author: Melissa Lentz
St. Louis County Board Allows Sunday Liquor Sales
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – The St. Louis County Commissioners voted to amend the County’s liquor license ordinance to allow Sunday liquor sales beginning on Sunday, July 2. The vote allows for the sale of off-sale liquor between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. at businesses licensed by St. Louis County. The change follows legislation from the state, which allows for…
Barnum House Fire Reported a Total Loss
BARNUM, Minn. – Crews responded to the report of thick black smoke in the 4100 block of County Road 138 in Barnum around 7:11 a.m. Monday, June 26, according to the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and fire fighters responded to the residence to find it completely engulfed. Authorities contacted the homeowner and confirmed no one was inside at the…
Three-Week Blatnik Bridge Inspection to begin July 10
Project is expected to run July 10-27 - weather permitting
DULUTH, Minn. – Beginning on Monday July 10, a three-week long bridge inspection project will begin on the Blatnik Bridge, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Superior-bound traffic will be restricted to one lane from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily July 10 to approximately Tuesday, July 18. Duluth-bound traffic will be restricted to one lane from 9 a.m….
Fatal Rollover Crash Northeast of Bemidji
BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. – The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office reports that a Puposky, Minnesota man is dead after a fatal roll over crash on Nebish Road Northeast in Hines Township on Sunday, June 25. Authorities responded to the call just before 2 a.m. Sunday. First responders found the driver of the vehicle, 37-year-old Kevin A. Binkley dead at the scene….
Superior Spring Trail Racer Cause of Death, Cardiac Arrest
UPDATE 6-27: The cause of death for Jon Mathson, 41, of Eagan, has been confirmed by the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. According to the report, Mathson died from a natural cardiac arrest during exertion due to atherosclerotic coronary artery disease, which is the hardening of the arteries and can create life-threatening blockages, as…
MnDNR Fee Increases go into Effect July 1
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Department of Natural Resources reminds state park visitors and recreational riders that fees will increase and go into effect on July 1. One day state park vehicle permits will increase $2 to $7 and year-round vehicle permits will increase $10 to $35. Fees have not increased in over a decade, according to the DNR. The…
Officials Warn of the Spread of Poisonous Hemlock in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the dangers of poison hemlock, which is a toxic member of the carrot family. Officials are asking residents to be on the lookout for the week and take precautions when handling it. A person should avoid exposure at all costs by wear gloves, long pants, and a…
Downtown Duluth Traffic Signal Painting Project Set to Begin Monday
Temporary lane shifts and closures are expected
DULUTH, Minn. – An upcoming painting project to refresh 10 traffic signal systems in the downtown Duluth area over the summer is expected to begin on Monday, June 26, according to the City of Duluth. Each intersection will take approximately two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Lane shifts and closures will be required for painting. Motorists are asked to proceed…
Evening Update 06-21-17
Categories: News Update
Duluth Utility and Road Improvement Projects Update
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has been working on several utility and road improvement projects. The City has shared their progress on major on-going projects. West Michigan Street Utility Upgrades: Phase one of the project is expected to be complete by next week. The street will remain closed through 4th of July weekend while new concrete is curing….
Apartment Dryer Fire Displaces Residents
Fire happened in the 100 block of West Railroad Drive N in Biwabik
GILBERT, Minn. – A small apartment fire has temporarily displaced residents in eight apartments in Biwabik, according to the Gilbert Police Department. Upon arrival at the complex in the 100 block of West Railroad Drive North, officers located a small fire in the laundry room of the complex. All residents were evacuated and no injuries have been reported. The cause…
Swatara Man Sentenced in Grand Rapids and Deer River Burglaries
Charges stem from a string of burglaries in Grand Rapids and Deer River
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – Michael Gerard Hanson appeared in Itasca County District Court on June 20, 2017, according to Itasca County Attorney John Muhar. Hanson is charged with six counts of Burglary in the Third Degree, stemming from allegations he burglarized multiple business in Deer River and Grand Rapids over a five month period from August 1, 2016 to January…
Philando Castile Shooting Dashcam Video
ST. PAUL, Minn. Â – The case file for Officer Jeronimo Yanez in the shooting death of Philando Castile has been released by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, including dashcam video during the traffic stop on July 6, 2016 in Falcon Heights. Dashcam video has only been shown in court. FULL VIDEO: WARNING:Â VIDEO CONTAINS OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE AND GRAPHIC CONTENT Yanez…
Manhunt for U-P Jail Escapee
BESSEMER, Mich. – The Gogebic County Sheriff’s Office and area departments on are the hunt for a man who escaped from the Gogebic County Jail Monday night. The escaped inmate is 26-year-old Daniel Ferguson. He was reported missing at 9:50 p.m. on Monday, June 19. He is described as 6 feet tall, 180 pounds, with hazel eyes and blonde hair….
Hayward Man Found Dead on Tag Alder Road
SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. – Authorities responded to the call of a man laying face down in the roadway, according to the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office. On Sunday, June 18 around 6:45 a.m., Sawyer County Deputies and Sawyer County EMTs and paramedics responded to the call at Tag Alder Road near Tag Alder Creek Bridge in Lenroot. When authorities arrived, they…
New Foods Announced for the Great Minnesota Get-Together
MN State Fair announces foods joining the already expansive menu
Bowl O’ Dough – scoops of straight-up raw cookie dough that is safe to eat. (Photo: Minnesota State Fair) ST. PAUL, Minn – The Minnesota State Fair has announced 31 brand new foods that will be offered this year. From small plates to savory entrees and sweet treats there’s something new for everyone to try. Some new options include a…
Motorcyclist Dead after Striking Deer on Co. Rd. 91
CASS COUNTY, Minn. – A motorcyclist is dead after a collision with a deer on County Road 91 Saturday, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the report on the West Winnie Road in rural Bena, Minnesota. When responders arrived on scene they learned a group of motorcyclists were traveling north when a deer ran into the…
Four Arrested and Formally Arrested on Drug Charges
DULUTH, Minn. – Investigators form the Duluth Police Department and the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force executed a search warrant in the 1300 block of 105th Avenue West on Tuesday, June 13, according to the Duluth Police Department. During the search, investigators recovered approximately 27 grams of heroin, including heroin individually packaged for sale, drug packaging…
Kettle River Bridge Project on Highway 73 Set to Begin June 19
Detours will be put in place during the project
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced that a project to replace the Kettle River Bridge on Highway 73 in Carlton County will begin on Monday, June 19. Beginning Monday, Hwy 73 will close at milemarker 15, just north of the town of Kettle River. A detour will be put in place until the project is scheduled…
Roads Closed in Sawyer County After Severe Storms
5SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. – Due to severe storms on Sunday, June 11, the following highways and roads are closed in Sawyer County, according to the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office. Ashegon Fire Lane in the Town of Radisson Larsen Road between CTH N and Devils Lake Road At this time there are no established detours, as crews work to repair damage…
MnDOT to Post Human Trafficking Messages at Rest Areas
Minnesota has the third highest number of human trafficking cases in the nation, according to the FBI
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced it will be installing posters at 41 rest areas across the state to educate the public about human trafficking. The posters include guidelines on how to recognize signs of human trafficking and potential victims, and a toll-free hotline to report any suspicious activity. Human trafficking often involves travel,…
Grandma’s Marathon Weekend Traffic Advisory
WILLIAM A. IRVIN 5K / GARRY BJORKLUND HALF MARATHON / GRANDMA'S MARATHON
DULUTH, Minn. – Events for the 41st annual Grandma’s Marathon weekend begin Friday evening and run through Saturday evening. The following advisories have been issued by the Duluth Police Department: Friday, June 16 – William A Irvin 5K:Â Race begins at 6 p.m. Traffic on Harbor Drive behind the DECC will be closed beginning at 3 p.m. At 5:30 p.m….
Bob Dylan’s Harlem Townhouse On the Market
NEW YORK – Bob Dylan left his home state of Minnesota in the 1960s for New York City, and in 1980s he moved into a townhouse in the Harlem neighborhood. He would call it his home until 2000. Today, that historic townhouse is on the housing market, listed at $3.595 million, according to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.  The townhouse is located in the St….
WisDOT Warns Drivers of Increased Potential Deer/Vehicle Crashes in June
20,413 deer/vehicle crashes were reported by Wisconsin law enforcement agencies in 2016
MADISON, Wis. – Safety officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation are cautioning motorists about the increased potential of deer darting across roadways over the next several weeks. Deer activity spikes in June as does search for places to give birth and fawns separate from their mothers. June ranks higher than fall months for motorists getting injured in deer vs….
Fatal Accident on Highway 77 in Hayward
Incident happened at STH 77 and Peninsula Rd.
HAYWARD, Wis. – First responders responded to a single vehicle crash on State Highway 77 in Hayward just before 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office. The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle, who authorities identified as Anthony Jalowitz, 52, of Hayward, was pronounced dead at the scene. The initial investigation revealed that the vehicle had…
Registration Opens for 17th Annual Lincoln Park Walleye Open
Hosted by the Lincoln Park Business Group
DULUTH, Minn. – Registration is now open for the 17th Annual Lincoln Park District Walleye Open. Over $20,000 in prizes and hundreds of raffle items will be up for grabs, and organizers are hoping for a record turnout. 2016 brought in over 400 participants. Participants will be able to cast their lines anywhere on the St. Louis River beginning at…
Grandma’s Marathon Weekend Traffic Advisories
DULUTH, Minn. – The 24th William A. Irvin 5K will take place on Friday, June 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Canal Park and DECC area. Traffic delays can be expected from 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The 41st Grandma’s Marathon and 27th Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon will be held on Saturday, June 17. The half marathon begins at 6:15…
Lake Superior Zoo Names Interim CEO
New exective has background of nonprofit leadership
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Zoo announced today that it has hired an interim CEO. Dave Benson will serve as interim CEO at the Lake Superior Zoo, following seven years as executive director and three years as development director at the Daminao Center in Duluth. “Dave brings years of knowledge running an important local non-profit organization, including strategic planning,…
Upward Bound Program at UWS Receives $1.28 Million Grant
Serves 56 high school students from the Superior School District
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Upward Bound program at the University of Wisconsin – Superior received a $1.28 million grant for the next five years from the U.S. Department of Education. The Upward Bound program, established in 1999, currently serves over 50 high school students from the Superior School District who are low-income or first-generation college students, who have a desire…
Donald Rick Sentenced to Life in Prison without Parole for Iron County Murder
Donald Rick HURLEY, Wis. – Donald Rick was sentenced to life in prison without parole Thursday in Iron County Court for his role in the death of Lisa Waldros, of Kimball, Wisconsin. Rick pleaded guilty in December 2016, to killing Waldros and setting fire to the Bear Trap Inn in Saxon, Wisconsin on March 12, 2016. According to the criminal…
Duluth Airshow Traffic Advisory
The Duluth Airshow begins Saturday, June 3 and runs through Sunday, June 4. Gates open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. Carpooling is strongly recommended for this event – some parking has been reduced due to wet conditions. Onsite Parking: Parking lots will be color coded and correspond with Air Show ticket colors. Directional road signs for each…
Rescue Crews Locate Missing Canoers in BWCA
UPDATE: Rescue crews have located the missing individuals in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Around 1 a.m. Friday, a fixed wing aircraft of the Minnesota State Patrol was searching near Oyster Lake, and spotted the lost party when they used a flashlight from the ground to signal the plane. The party was retrieved by an Air Guard helicopter out…
Over 95,000 Lbs. of Food Collected in Stamp Out Hunger Drive
DULUTH, Minn. – Local results for the nation’s largest single-day food drive, the National Association Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, were released today. Local letter carriers along with community volunteers collected 95,627 pounds of food donations throughout the Twin Ports on May 13 for area food shelves. Area food shelves will begin to receive the food over a…
Evening Update 05-31-17
Categories: News Update
Ball Slasher Strikes at Superior High School
The incident took place on May 24 around 3:00 a.m.
Courtesy: Douglas Co. Jail SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Duluth man with prior convictions involving the slashing of exercise balls has been arrested once again, this time for an alleged incident at Superior High School. Christopher Neil Bjerkness, 39, has previously been convicted for several other incidents involving burglary and damage to property. He has also openly admitted to becoming sexually…
