Reece Lindquist, Author at Fox21Online

“Land of 10,000 Masks” Campaign Sees Success, More Masks Still Needed

1,399 masks were donated in the first week. That number jumped to 3,354 masks in the second week, and 5,230 masks in the third week.

May 27, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Weeks after the campaign launch, community members have donated more than 10,000 face masks. These homemade masks will help limit the spread of Covid-19. They are worn by staff, patients, and visitors to St. Lukes and Essentia Health facilities. 1,399 masks were donated in the first week. That number jumped to 3,354 masks in the second week,…

Cloquet Students Bid Farewell to Teachers

Organizers say, although this wasn't the end of the year they wanted teachers are getting the send-off they deserve.

May 22, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Washington Elementary in Cloquet held their second “reverse parade” allowing students to be driven around the school to wish their teachers well. Organizers say, although this wasn’t the end of the year they wanted teachers are getting the send-off they deserve. “Today would have been our field day and we wanted to do something to celebrate for…

Engwall Flowers Prepares Flower Baskets Ahead of Memorial Day

May 21, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The month of May is typically one of the busiest times of the year for most garden centers. At Engwall Flowers in Hermantown, they are prepared to sell their annuals, perennials, shrubs and cemetery baskets. Staff say, memorial weekend isn’t only a big weekend for gardens, it’s also a time to remember our loved ones. “For vets,…

DTA Looking to Increase Services

"When we go back to our higher level service we will be at 83 percent or about 48 buses."

May 20, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – “We made significant changes to our operations and the way we do business,” Duluth Transit Authority General Manager, Phil Pumphrey says. Since March, the Duluth Transit Authority has reduced services to just 24 buses running at only 43 percent of what is normal. “When we go back to our higher level service we will be at 83…

Miller Hill Mall Businesses React to Reopening

The Miller Hill Mall opened back up on Monday after being shut down for over two months.

May 19, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn.-The Miller Hill Mall opened back up on Monday after being shut down for over two months. “It was kind of sporadic. I think a lot of people were kind of seeing what’s open, who’s here and what’s going on,” Apricot Lane Duluth Owner, Wendy Meyers says. For local businesses like Apricot Lane Duluth, it was a breath of…

Colleagues Throw Retirement Parade For Longtime Social Worker

May 15, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn.-A longtime social worker celebrated her retirement on Friday with the help of a parade in downtown Duluth. Holly Church has been a social worker for almost 29 years. Church was originally supposed to retire a month ago, but stayed on to make sure things were running smoothly during the Covid-19 pandemic. She says, seeing everyone wish her well was…

St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Rice Lake Crash

May 15, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

RICE LAKE, Minn. – St. Louis County Deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash Thursday night around 8 o’clock in the city of Rice Lake. The male driver was identified as 25-year-old Dustin Wayne Hansey. According to the police report, Hansey was driving along West Tischer Road when he crossed over the centerline. He then left the roadway and struck a…

CHUM Food Shelf Seeking Donations For New Vehicle

The organization is looking for donations to upgrade their pickup vehicle to meet demand.

May 14, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – CHUM food shelf continues to stay open for anyone with food insecurities. Since the pandemic started, the organization began doing a curbside system where people can pick up pre-made boxes of food. Now, with the food shelf receiving close to sixty-thousand pounds of items over the last two months. The organization is looking for donations to upgrade…

Memorial Blood Centers Have Increased Need For Donors

Healthy individuals that have been free from cold or flu-like symptoms for up to three days can schedule an appointment.

May 14, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – With hospitals now able to do more elective surgeries blood donations are in a critical need. Healthy individuals that have been free from cold or flu-like symptoms for up to three days can schedule an appointment. There are new protocols in place at each Memorial Blood Center site. “We are practicing social distancing. Right now, most of…

148th Fighter Wing Honors Frontline Workers With Flyover

May 13, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s called Operation American Resolve and it’s a way members of the 148th fighter wing can show their appreciation for people, like healthcare workers, who are answering the call during these difficult times. “We’ve also got people like our first responders, our cops, our fire fighters. Even people running the supply chain out there with our groceries, essential…

Lake Superior Railroad Museum Shows Off New Locomotive

The historic locomotive was built back in 1956 and had one of the first practical diesel engines.

May 11, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – In celebration of National Train Day on Sunday, the North Shore Scenic Railroad added another engine to their fleet. The historic locomotive was built back in 1956 and had one of the first practical diesel engines. Now, with a new paint job, the smaller and more durable locomotive is ready to take people up the North Shore….

New Scenic Cafe Offering Mother’s Day Meal Kits

May 8, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – A popular Northland restaurant is offering some special meal kits for mothers this weekend. New Scenic Cafe is delivering and offering pickup for about 100 meal kits for Mother’s Day with brunch, dinner or a land and sea grill options in each kit. Owners say, the goal is to bring these popular items out to celebrate Northland…

Denfeld Staff Deliver Caps, Gowns to Seniors

On Friday, Denfeld staff showed their appreciation for the seniors by getting them the materials they would normally receive before a diploma.

May 8, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – For the 2020 class at Denfeld High School, their year has been different to say the least. “We’re really trying to add those special pieces that you’d think they would be missing out on but they are still getting to some degree,” Denfeld English Teacher, Mariah Macioce says. On Friday, Denfeld staff showed their appreciation for the…

Fond Du Lac Reservation Seeking PPE Donations

May 7, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Fond Du Lac Reservation is seeking donations of personal protective equipment. The Reservation has been screening people entering the tribal center for well over a month. Now, the band is in need of N-95 and cloth masks, disinfectant wipes and thermometer covers so they can be distributed throughout the community. “Our Fond Du Lac community has…

Arrowhead Region Receives $600,000 Brownfields Grant

This is the first time the arrowhead region of Minnesota has been chosen for the grant.

May 6, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Several cities in Minnesota will be receiving a grant totaling $600,000 towards assessing and cleaning up abandoned industrial sites. Members of the EPA, along with Congressman Pete Stauber announced that the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission has been selected to help revitalize areas in Two Harbors including an ore dock there. Other areas include Grand Rapids, International Falls,…

Duluthians Celebrate “Bike to Anywhere” Day

May 6, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – With the Covid-19 pandemic, the annual Bike to School Day put on by MNDoT and Minnesota Safe Routes to School has been changed to “Bike to Anywhere” Day. It occurs on the first Wednesday of May every year, and the day gives parents and children the opportunity to tune up their bikes and find the safest routes…

UMD To Hold Virtual Graduation Commencement

May 5, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD graduating seniors won’t be getting the traditional in-person commencement ceremony this year. However, a virtual ceremony will go live on the universities website at 11 a.m. on May 16th. Each of the five university of Minnesota campuses have this option for students with family and friends able to watch. There will be a series of recorded…

Minnesota Anglers Gear Up For Opener

May 4, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Anglers are gearing up for this weekends upcoming fishing opener in Minnesota. Over at Marine General on London Road, they have stocked up on everything fishing. Management says, they are anticipating a busy opener with people itching to get out on the water. “We’ve bought extra rods and reels and tackle. And a lot more tubes and…

Crews Begin Removal Of Lake Avenue Steam Pipes

May 4, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Crews have begun removing a 100-year-old steam system on Lake Avenue during Phase 3 of the Superior Street project. With that comes the removal of pipes containing asbestos. The public is asked to stay within the marked pedestrian areas during this time. The first stage of phase three is scheduled to wrap up in July. Categories: Business,…

Animal Adoptions In Demand During Stay-At-Home Orders

April 30, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – It was National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on Thursday, and local humane societies have some furry friends available. Although they are closed to the public during the stay-at-home orders, Animal Allies is still taking appointments for adoptions — allowing you to meet with the animal in the a private setting. “We definitely recommend that you make…

Fuel Experts Weigh In On Oil Price Drop

April 29, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – With fuel prices at an all-time low, experts suggest now may be the best time to fill up your propane tanks. In the short term, consumers will benefit from the low crude oil costs due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, there may be some negative effects in the long-term with this low price environment. “We are looking…

Northwoods Family Grille Offering New Meal Options Amid COVID-19 Closure

The Restaurant is Located in the Shopping Center Along Outer Drive in Silver Bay

April 29, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

SILVER BAY, Minn. – A local restaurant further up on the North Shore is doing their part to give back to the community. With many restaurants struggling, owners of Northwoods Grille in Silver Bay say they have been blessed with support from everyone in their tight knit community. The restaurant has been offering curbside pickup as well as delivering boxed…

Duluth Road Construction Projects Begin

April 27, 2020

CJ Baumgartner, Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn.– As the weather warms up, the orange cones are coming back out of storage and lining the streets for construction season. Crews got to work in downtown Duluth on the two construction projects in the area. The city of Duluth has started phase three of the Superior Street Reconstruction Project. The city is currently working on a mile…

WLSSD to Re-Open Some Facilities

April 24, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – The WLSSD yard compost site, hazardous waste facility and material recovery centers were all closed off during the governors stay at home order. Now, the waste compost site will open on the 30th, while the two other facilities will open next week with different regulations. “We will have limitations at our facilities only allowing a certain number…

Duluth Library Foundation Raising Money During Second Annual “Giving Day”

April 23, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – After the city of Duluth laid off 25 library technicians on Wednesday, the Duluth Public Library has announced its second annual “Giving Day.” Although the library is temporarily closed, the Duluth Library Foundation is asking for donations. The staff said that they want to make sure the public still has the resources they need during the Covid-19…

Duluth School District Seeking Cloth Face Coverings

April 22, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School District has received more than 300 donated masks so far, 100 more are needed. The masks will be used for people working in emergency childcare and for district employees making lunches for students. Those workers will also continue using social distancing practices. “They’re now doing things to provide childcare to prepare meals to curriculum…

Eleven-Year-Old Donates Masks and Money to Community Members

April 22, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

CLOQUET, Minn. – With students out of school right now, for some it can be difficult to pass the time. “She’s always been into crafts. But she’s never really sewed so we were trying to find something to keep her busy with not being at school and dance and stuff,” Cloquet Resident, Erick Halli says. Soon after the stay at…

Great Outdoors: Marinas Set to Re-Open

April 21, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

KNIFE RIVER, Minn. – As of Friday the 17th, Governor Tim Walz expanded Minnesota’s essential services allowing some outdoor recreational activities to fall under that category. “The first thing we did was get careful and serious about social distancing in the workplace and then we were preparing to shut down,” Barkers Island General Manager, Eric Thomas says. In Wisconsin, marinas…

B&B Market Sees Rise In Food Donations

April 21, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The B&B Market in Cloquet has received over 57,000 dollars in donations to help members of the Cloquet community and beyond. Almost a month ago the market began giving out gift cards to people in need allowing them to shop for essentials. Now, to adhere to social distancing guidelines they are making free food bags for customers….

Fire Departments Prepare For Statewide Mask Drive

April 21, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz issued the homemade mask drive this week, and now fire departments across the state are getting ready to participate. Over at station number one in Cloquet, they have already received over forty masks… and once they receive the bulk of donations on Saturday, they will reach out to facilities in the next week or…

Minnesota DNR Issues Burning Restrictions

April 17, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

CLOQUET, Minn. – With the temperatures warming up, there is an elevated risk of fire danger. Typically in the spring, the DNR sees a warming and drying trend. This year, they are encouraging social distancing by implementing burning restrictions earlier than normal. “We’re no longer issuing burning permits for vegetative material. So that limits the amount of wildfires our emergency…

Douglas County Humane Society Sees Rise In Adoptions

April 16, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The Douglas County Humane Society has seen a large increase in pet adoptions since the Covid-19 outbreak first began. Right now they are shut down to the public and only taking appointments for adoptions and calls for if someone finds a stray. Staff say, that the public acted fast to help the animals leaving the humane society…

Northwest Community Service Agency Distributes Pre-Made Food Boxes

April 16, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The Northwest Community Service Agency is doing their part helping supply members of the Northland community with food. Since mid-March the food shelf in Superior has been doing curbside pickup and pre-making the boxes of food with all of the essentials. Right now the food shelf is lacking in milk, juice and condiment items. “Our food pantry…

Wildwoods Rehabilitation Center Offers Phone, Virtual Education Support Amid COVID-19

The center was originally scheduled to re-open on March 21st. Now, the limited staff are continuing to answer phone calls and have put together an online education program for the public

April 15, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Wildwoods Rehabilitation Center in Duluth is taking a different approach to their teaching methods. “Wildwoods will not be accepting wild animals until at least through May 4 as we are trying to adhere to the Governors stay at home mandate,” Wildwoods Rehabilitation Center, Jessica LaBumbard says. The center was originally scheduled to re-open on March 21st. Now,…

Rose Garden Maintenance Begins

April 14, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – City crews were out at Leif Erikson Park in the Rose Garden this afternoon getting rid of leaves they put on the roses last fall. Roses are not the most hearty plants so they need the bags of leaves for insulation during the colder months. Workers say, this is the time people should think about doing gardening…

KYN: 3D Printing

April 14, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tyler Blom is using his time off from teaching at Proctor High School well. “This is a real-life situation. This is a real-life skill. And it ties nicely together with our pathways program that we have at proctor,” Proctor High School Teacher, Tyler Blom says. The industrial arts instructor has been teaching online and after being contacted…

Duluth Fire Department Battle Early Morning Fires

April 13, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Shortly after 1 a.m. Monday morning Duluth firefighters responded to a duplex apartment fire at 313 N. 59th Avenue West. Flames could be seen from the back of the building. Two cats were rescued from the building but one is still missing. All five residents were able to escape the apartment and there were no injuries reported….

National Weather Service Issues First Ever Snow “Squall” Warning

April 9, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – This morning, some of you may have received a “squall” warning issued by the National Weather Service in Duluth. A squall is an intense short-lived burst of heavy snowfall usually accompanied by gusts of winds and low visibility. Members of the National Weather Service say, that although these events are rare, they are usually associated with a…

Duluth Fire Marshall Investigating Three Separate Fires, Arson Suspected

April 8, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Fire crews in Duluth were busy Tuesday night responding to three fires- all of which could be linked to arson. Crews responded to a structure fire of a vacant two-story home at 213 Mesaba avenue. There was no one inside the structure. The damage is estimated at $25,000. While firefighters were working to contain the Mesaba Avenue…

Whole Foods Co-Op Implements “Safe Shopping” Protocols

April 2, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – With many local businesses closing, Whole Foods Co-op has remained opened during the Covid-19 pandemic and staff are practicing safe ways to shop. Plexiglass shields have been installed to enforce social distancing. Signs, and red tape on the floor also indicate no standing zones which is essential for safety of all shoppers. There are a couple other…

Electric Fetus, Pizza Luce Businesses Damaged In Isolated Incident

March 31, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Monday night Duluth police responded to a report of criminal damage to property to two superior street businesses. Officers arrested a twenty-six-year-old individual for breaking windows at the Electric Fetus and Pizza Luce. Although this is considered an isolated incident, members of the department say during this pandemic they have responded to fewer calls for…

Duluth ‘State of the City’ Address Cancelled, No Rescheduled Date Set

March 31, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson was supposed to have her State of the City address on Monday night at the West Theatre. In a Facebook post last week, Mayor Larson cancelled the event in an effort to adhere to new guidelines of social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic. The city is now focussing on providing resources for businesses…

Sen. Klobuchar Discusses Ways To Prevent Covid-19 Spread in Duluth

March 30, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth city leaders and Minnesota Government officials held a conference call to discuss updates on how to support areas affected by the coronavirus and what Duluth is doing to stop the spread. Mayor Emily Larson, along with county board members joined Senator Amy Klobuchar to speak about stabilizing the local economy during this crisis. A bill has…

Schwan’s Home Delivery Sees Rise In Frozen Food Orders

March 29, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

ESKO, Minn. – Schwan’s Home Delivery has been swamped with orders due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Minnesota-based company has a depot in Esko, and their drivers are seeing a rise in customers wanting frozen foods delivered. Schwan’s management says their employees are even limiting interactions with customers by doing simple drop-offs right at their doors. “And that’s a change…

B&B Market Donates Groceries to People in Need

March 27, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

CLOQUET, Minn. – It all started on Tuesday when a State Farm employee in Cloquet donated one-hundred pounds of ground beef to the local B&B market. “And the ball just started rolling. We’ve had just people come in and donating,” B&B Market Owner, John Lind says. After the market posted a push for donations on Facebook, hundreds of dollars worth…

Cloquet Businesses Prepare For “Stay-at-Home” Order

March 26, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Gordy’s Hi-Hat, a popular restaurant in the Northland still plans on being open during the order all while celebrating their 60th year. The owners, Gordy and Marilyn, are currently healthy and quarantining down in Florida. Although an opening date isn’t set in stone, Gordy’s is expected to welcome curbside customers in early April. With forty percent of…

Pine Knot News Receives Journalism Grant

March 26, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Amid the Covid-19 crisis some small essential businesses, like newspapers, remain operational and one local publication has received a big grant. On Wednesday, the Facebook Journalism Project announced that several media outlets will receive money to help them cover the news while reporting on the coronavirus. The Pine Knot News, a locally owned publication out of Cloquet…

Duluth Police Officers Shave Beards For Safe Fit With N95 Masks

March 25, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken has temporarily amended the department’s grooming policy to not allow facial hair so officers can safely wear N95 masks if needed during the coronavirus outbreak. Tusken says having a smooth skin helps properly seal the mask to the face and keep the virus’ particles from getting past the seal and into…

St. Louis County Board Approves Transfer of Emergency Administration Funds

March 23, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Board approved multiple measures on Monday to help combat the spread of coronavirus. This includes a resolution that will transfer $1 million from the emergency administration fund to support efforts to fight the spread of the virus. The money will allow government organizations to have cash on hand in case of emergencies. It…

Man Shaves Beard To Help Fight Coronavirus Spread

March 19, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – David Uselman is well known at the Bayshore Health Center for his beard. Now he’s shaving it off to help fend off the virus. The move comes amid a list of new protocols. With wearing a mask essential to hospital workers during these times, shaving his beard will allow for the mask to have a direct connection…

Author: Reece Lindquist

1,399 masks were donated in the first week. That number jumped to 3,354 masks in the second week, and 5,230 masks in the third week.

Organizers say, although this wasn't the end of the year they wanted teachers are getting the send-off they deserve.

"When we go back to our higher level service we will be at 83 percent or about 48 buses."

The Miller Hill Mall opened back up on Monday after being shut down for over two months.

The organization is looking for donations to upgrade their pickup vehicle to meet demand.

Healthy individuals that have been free from cold or flu-like symptoms for up to three days can schedule an appointment.

The historic locomotive was built back in 1956 and had one of the first practical diesel engines.

On Friday, Denfeld staff showed their appreciation for the seniors by getting them the materials they would normally receive before a diploma.

This is the first time the arrowhead region of Minnesota has been chosen for the grant.

The Restaurant is Located in the Shopping Center Along Outer Drive in Silver Bay

The center was originally scheduled to re-open on March 21st. Now, the limited staff are continuing to answer phone calls and have put together an online education program for the public

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