DULUTH, Minn. – The crew of a Coast Guard Cutter Alder small boat rescued three people early Monday evening, after the crew witnessed a 15-foot sailboat capsize in the Duluth Harbor. Around 6 p.m., the crew was conducting line-handling drills near the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge when they witnessed the sailboat capsize in the harbor about a mile from their…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior-Douglas County Area Chamber of Commerce CEO and president, has announced he will be leaving the chamber. David Minor has served as the Chamber’s president since 1996, and has announced he will join the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce in July. “It is with a heavy heart that I share this news with the Superior community,”…
DULUTH, Minn – Denver-based company, Chipotle, has provided specific time frames for more than 60 Minnesota locations, after the company was struck with malware that was designed to access payment card data. In a statement, the company stated the completion of an investigation with law enforcement, payment card networks, and leading cyber security firms. Chipotle indicated that during the investigation…
DULUTH, Minn. – Early Monday morning, the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a one vehicle accident in Solway Township. Officers arrived to the scene at Canosia Road and West Arrowhead Road, and located five occupants of a vehicle that had left the roadway and over turned. A 19-year-old passenger, identified as Axton Whitfield, was ejected…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Just before 10 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, a Hermantown officer responded to the report of two individuals shoplifting at a Hermantown business near the 5200 block of Miller Trunk Highway. The officer arrived on scene to find a 22-year-old male wearing a Wonder Woman cape and a 29-year-old female wearing a Bat Girl cape. Authorities indicate…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department has issued traffic advisories affecting the West Duluth and Gary New Duluth areas. Memorial Day Parade – start time 12:30 p.m. in West Duluth Parade units will line up on 59th Avenue West between Raleigh Street and Grand Avenue beginning at 10:30 a.m. Parade Route: Starting at 59th Ave W & Grand Ave,…
CAMERON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles will open a temporary DMV service center for those in Barron County affected by last week’s storms. “Having proof of identity, like a driver’s license or ID car is often the first step to rebuiliding lives after such a tragedy,” said Administrator Kristina Boardman. “With the generous assistance…
SCHROEDER TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the North Shore Scenic Drive Council, and Schroeder Township unveiled new viewfinders at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Tuesday. Taconite Harbor sits on the North Shore, just southwest of Temperance River State Park off of Highway 61. These viewfinders will allow tourists and residents to view boats, birds, and wildlife seen…
DULUTH, Minn. – Noticed more activity in the sky? The 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth is hosting and participating in a military training exercise May 22-24. During these few days, there will be an increased number of jets flying over Duluth and Northern Minnesota regions from approximately 9:30-11:30 a.m., as well as from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Increased noise and overhead aircraft…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) – A sound engineer who worked with prince is barred from publishing or disseminating any unreleased recordings that compromise the late superstar’s work. George Ian Boxill worked with Prince on five tracks in 2006 and made at least one recording – “Deliverance” – available online last month. Prince’s estate and Paisley Park Enterprises sued to block it….
Bayfield Co Sheriff’s Dept. BAYFIELD, Wis. – A woman has died after a crash on State Highway 13, just north of Bayfield, Wisconsin. The Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office responded to the call of the accident around 11 a.m. Monday. A pickup truck heading south on State Highway 13 collided head-on with a car headed north. Evidence at the crash scene,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth East Daredevils traveled to Minneapolis to represent Duluth in the Minnesota State High School League State Championship for FIRST Robotics on Saturday. The Daredevils teamed up with ERRORS robotics team from Woodbury and FRED robotics from Warroad. The championship match up came between Greenbush/Middle River and their alliance with Green Machine from Edina. In…
ASHLAND, Wis. – Around 7:45 a.m. Friday, May 19, the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a car that had rear-ended a school bus on State Highway 112 approximately two miles south of Ashland. Ashland County Deputies and other agencies arrived on scene to find the driver of the car not breathing. David Hamann After preliminary investigations,…
MINNESOTA – Extra enforcement for more than 300 agencies will hit Minnesota roads today for the Click It or Ticket campaign run by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety. Agencies will conduct extra seat belt violation enforcement, which will run for two weeks throughout the entire state. Minnesota law states that drivers and all passengers must…
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office SOLON SPRINGS, Wis. – A man is hospitalized after an explosion at a cabin on Lake of the Woods, just east of Solon Springs, Wisconsin. The man suffered burns and smoke inhalation, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The incident was reported just after noon on Friday, May 19 at 10654S Lake of the Woods…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Transit Authority has announced it will implement operational schedule changes beginning on Sunday, June 4 for Routes 2, 6, and 10. According to the DTA, there will be a few minor time adjustments, as well as late-night trips on Saturdays – details below: Route 2 will add 11:20 p.m. and 12:20 a.m. trips “From Downtown”…
DULUTH, Minn. – Two suspects were detained in the 100 block of West 4th Street in Duluth, and a search warrant executed in a motor vehicle they were traveling in, according to the Duluth Police Department and Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force. These individuals were suspected of selling heroin and crack cocaine. During the execution of the…
ATVs on Spider Lake Trail MINNESOTA – Minnesotans with an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) registered for private or agricultural use won’t need to pay the additional registration fee ($53.50 for three years) to ride the state’s public ATV trails June 2-4, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Out-of-state riders can explore the ATV trails, as well without the need for…
WRENSHALL, Minn. – The Carlton County Sheriff’s office responded to a call on May 15, of a juvenile male being held hostage and “in really bad shape, tied to a chair, and getting his head stomped on” in the 800 block of County Road 18 in Silverbrook Township. Scott Lindgren, Carlton Co. Jail Deputies responded to the address and located…
Photo: St. Louis Public Works COOK, Minn. – The St. Louis County Public Works Department has announced construction to build a new bridge on County State Aid Highway 5 over the Bear River, just west of Linden Grove Township, is set to begin on May 22. During this project, Highway 5 will be closed between North Airport Road and Highway…
SUPERIOR, Wis – The City of Superior Common Council has announced it will be holding a Special Election on April 3, 2018 to fill the vacant 6th District Aldermanic position, formerly held by Graham Garfield who stepped down earlier this month. Until the Special Election, the Council is seeking applicants to fill the position for a one-year term. Qualified applicants…
DULUTH, Minn. – Porter’s Restaurant announced Wednesday that it will undergo a major transformation including a new name, fresh look, and updated menu. Starting on May 30, the restaurant will temporarily close to begin the $1 million renovations. Porter’s has been serving visitors and locals in downtown Duluth inside the Holiday Center, for over 30 years. “We are excited to…
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Gogebic County Prosecutor Nick Jacobs authorized a five count felony warrant for 47-year-old Leonard Hellier of Ironwood Township. The warrant contains two counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, and one count of carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent. These charges stem…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation has scheduled routine ramp inspections in Duluth, which will require the ramps to close temporarily. These ramps include: The on-ramp from 40th Avenue West to southbound I-35 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, May 22 The on-ramp from 21st Avenue West to northbound Highway 53 from 9a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department reports that on Monday, May 15, officers responded to a call to the CVS Pharmacy at the intersection of 12th Avenue East and Superior Street to the report of an armed robbery. Authorities indicate a knife was displayed during the incident. Duluth Police Violent Crimes Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – PolyMet Mining Inc., has submitted two revised Dam Safety Permit applications, according to the Department of Natural Resources. The applications address the Flotation Tailings Basin and the Hydrometallurgical Residue Facility for the proposed NorthMet Project near Hoyt Lakes. Changes made to the applications were based on feedback provided by DNR technical experts and external consultants. These…
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office received a report Tuesday morning around 9 of a house explosion. Authorities responded to the incident which happened on Arbo Road in rural Itasca County. The house was occupied by one female at the time, authorities report that she escaped with minor injuries. The cause of the explosion is unknown at…
Linda Doyle UPDATE 5/15 7 p.m.: Authorities have located Linda, she was found safe! MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a woman with memory issues, who may not be aware family and police are looking for her. Linda Doyle, 62, has been missing since 1 p.m. on May 15. She was last seen at the…
Cadigan (left) DULUTH, Minn. – Longtime radio host, Pat Cadigan, has passed away at the age of 81. According to his family, he died Monday morning after battling a short illness. Charles Patrick Cadigan joined the airwaves at WEBC, WDSM, and WQMN, before joining the KDAL team in 1961. He briefly left the radio business to pursue a career in…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Preliminary data from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety show that 103 people have died on Minnesota roads so far this year. The state reported 100 deaths on April 27 in 2016. The most recent deaths reported include a two vehicle crash in St. Louis County involving a 7-year-old girl and a 26-year-old man, alcohol is…
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. – Five fire departments along with the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a house fire in the 8000 block of Gardenia Street in Mountain Iron, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department. The fire appeared to have started in the kitchen, and crews were able to contain the fire. The house was unoccupied…
Theresa Katzmark (St. Louis County Jail) DULUTH, Minn. – A Superior woman accused of killing a woman on London Road in Duluth, pleaded not guilty at a hearing on Friday, May 12. Forty-nine-year-old Theresa Katzmark is charged with criminal vehicular homicide in the death of 62-year-old Donna Estrem. The incident happened on April 4, when Katzmark allegedly struck and killed…
Joseph Jakubowski JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) – Rock County Sheriff’s investigators aren’t sure an automatic weapon and 12 handguns ditched by the man who wrote a threatening manifesto will ever be found. Authorities say they found five of the 18 weapons stolen from a Janesville area gun shop with Joseph Jakubowski after a manhunt which ended about 125 miles away in…
MADISON, Wis. – A deadly disease affecting bats, has spread to 24 Wisconsin counties, according to the Department of Natural Resources. White Nose Syndrome (WNS), has killed upwards of seven million bats throughout the United States and Canada, and has now decreased populations in Wisconsin from 30 to 100 percent in areas around the state. WNS is named for…
MEADOWLANDS, Minn. – Crews will begin to resurface seven miles of County State Aid Highway 7 on Monday, May 15, according to the St. Louis County Public Works Department. For the first two weeks of the project, Highway 7 will be closed to through traffic between Swan Lake Road (CSAH 47) in Alborn to CSAH 133 east of Meadowlands. The…
Aaron Banks COOK COUNTY, Minn. – The Cook County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating an individual who was reported missing Thursday morning. Aaron Banks, 34, was reported missing by his wife after he did not return from an early morning walk near County Road 14 West around 4 a.m, around seven miles east of Grand Marais….
DULUTH, Minn. – On Saturday, May 13, the YWCA Mother’s Day Run/Walk will be held, beginning at the Heritage Center at 29th Avenue West and Michigan Street. Streets will close to traffic at 7:15 a.m. Runners for the 5K will begin at 7:45 a.m. and the two-mile walk will start at 8:30 a.m. Both events will travel from the Heritage…
