GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) — Authorities have identified the state conservation officer who died while on duty when a semi struck her pickup truck in Itasca County. Sarah Grell, 39, of Cohasset, was killed Monday morning while driving north of Grand Rapids, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The patrol says Grell’s pickup was hit broadside by the…
UPDATE: DULUTH, Minn. – Patrick Battees Jr., the 17-year-old male charged with second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old male Saturday night in downtown Duluth, is said to have been involved in a fight prior to the shooting. Court documents say officers reviewed surveillance footage from the night of the shooting which showed the teen pulling a gun…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – All St. Louis County offices will be reopening to the public on June 1. St. Louis County officials said in a Monday news release that as of June 1 all departments will be open for walk-in service from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. According to the news release, people going to the St. Louis…
CLOQUET, Minn. – The Brevator Township man charged with murder for shooting his friend at his home in November 2019 has been sentenced 86 months in prison. Thomas Allen Micklewrigh, 45, pleaded guilty in March to fatally shooting his friend 65-year-old James Arthur Couture at his home located at the 3500 block of Brevator Road. When police arrived on the…
SANDSTONE, Minn. – On Monday the Wildcat Sanctuary announced they had accepted several tigers, lions, and hybrid big cats that were seized last week by the U.S Department of Justice from the Tiger King Park. During a large-scale rescue effort, 69 protected lions, tigers, lion-tiger hybrids, and a jaguar were seized from the park after it was found that the…
WASHINGTON – A recent Gallup poll estimated that more than 1 billion people across the globe were unwilling to get the COVID-19 vaccine during the first year of the pandemic, making it harder for the world to reach herd immunity. Researchers surveyed 116 countries and calculated only 68% of adults were willing to get inoculated, still below the 70-90% scientists believe is needed to…
DULUTH, Minn. – On Monday morning, business owner and Duluth resident Joe Macor,38, announced he is running for Duluth City Council-At-Large. “Public Safety, streets and infrastructure, housing and taxes, and family-supporting jobs are priorities that I feel need our undivided attention as a community,” said Macor. “We need to address these issues head-on. I have seen and experienced the challenges…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Four new officers were sworn in to the Superior Police Department Friday. Before the official ceremony, Superior Police Chief Nicholas Alexander explained to them the difficulties that come with being a police officer. He added he hopes this day serves as a reminder of why they joined law enforcement. “When things are tough, maybe a few years have gone…
DULUTH, Minn.-The first scheduled North Shore Scenic Railroad tourist train left the Depot today which kicks off the historic site’s summer season. Normally trains would have been operating on weekends for more than a month during this time of the year, but staff used the additional time to train volunteer crews who missed last season due to COVID. The railroad…
DULUTH, Minn.-St. Scholastica has been awarded nearly a $1.5 million grant to help bolster up the number of physician assistants in the Northland. The grant will be used to support curriculum development for the college’s program, including more training for mental health situations and the opioid crisis. It will also help with recruiting efforts from across the region, with a…
DULUTH, Minn.-Denfeld seniors held a special parade for Piedmont Elementary students today. The parade serves multiple purposes including as encouragement for a younger generation. “These are really the students and siblings they look up to and we just want them to see what they can accomplish,” said Kristene Stariha, the dean of students at Piedmont Elementary. Duluth Schools Superintendent John…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth says portions of West Superior Street in Lincoln Park will close beginning Monday, May 24, due to construction. A contractor will be installing pavement markings for the Cross City Trail relocation which will provide a safe alternate route for bicyclists while the existing trail is closed due to the Twin Ports Interchange project….
Bezhik Fire 1 May 18, 2021 Bezhik Fire 2 May 18, 2021 SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST, Minn. – Superior National Forest officials say the Bezhik wildfire that has burned roughly 950 acres since Monday has now destroyed four structures. Officials say one cabin and three outbuildings were destroyed Thursday afternoon when the blaze exited the Wilderness near the Moose Loop Road….
DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth and the YMCA are partnering up once again to bring lifeguards back to the Park Point Beach House after a reduced season last year. Lifeguards will return to duty Memorial Day weekend and continue on through Labor Day. They will be supported by $25,000 in funding from tourism tax funds. Last year, they had lifeguards…
DULUTH, Minn.-A new Bishop has been ordained for the Duluth Catholic Diocese. Bishop Daniel Felton, who was formerly with the Diocese of Green Bay, has been named the 10th Bishop for Duluth. Leadership from the church say they are excited to have a bishop once again. “This day is really important, really joyful,” said Patrice Critchley-Menor, the social outreach director…
DULUTH, Minn.-Volunteers for the Gary New Duluth Recreation Center were thanked today during a free lunch for all they do to keep the site running. The event at Clyde Iron Works got more than 100 people together, who are helping build up the site which includes picnic areas, a sports court, and even a skateboard park which is currently under…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Mayor Jim Paine will deliver his ‘State of the City’ address next week. Paine is scheduled to address the Superior community at 7:00 p.m. next Thursday at the Earth Rider Brewery’s outdoor space. This will be Mayor Paine’s third State of the City address. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin
SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST, Minn. – The U.S. Forest Service says the Bezhik wildfire has moved out of the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness and is encroaching on private property in the area. The fire, which is believed to have been started on Sunday by a lightning strike, has burned roughly 950 acres. On Wednesday, the Superior National Forest ordered a Minnesota…
(FOX 9) – A damaging tornado was reported on the ground in Webster, Minnesota Wednesday night, which is about six miles west of Northfield. Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn told FOX 9 he saw a possible tornado touchdown, however, he has not seen any damage. Though, with it getting dark, he said crews will likely have to return in the morning for…
DULUTH, Minn. – The SS William A. Irvin is opening for the 2021 season this Friday, according to DECC officials. Beginning Friday, station to station tours will be held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with additional days possibly being added as the summer progresses. According to a Thursday press release, this will mark the first full season for the Irvin…
DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Fire Department is training this week with some of their largest hoses, making sure they are prepared if a massive fire breaks out. The 2.5-inch hose lines can deliver large volumes of water with up to 325 gallons a minute. Those training say it helps them learn about how they can become more efficient, including teaching the…
DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Transit Authority has launched a new app which allows riders to purchase mobile fares anytime they want. As part of the project, 80 validation devices have been installed across DTA’s bus network. Passengers tap their phone when boarding, which scans their mobile passes and identifies the ticket as valid. “We took a look at what we can…
DULUTH, Minn. – According to the U.S. Coast Guard, two adults were rescued Wednesday afternoon when their sailboat began taking on water underneath the Blatnik Bridge The Coast Guard says they responded to the incident around 2:30 p.m. Neither party was injured in the incident. According to reports, the individuals did not end up in the water and both adults…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – Police say a 27-year-old Gilbert man was arrested Monday after exposing his genitals to multiple children and hitting a woman on the buttocks as she mowed her lawn in Virginia. According to the criminal complaint, Logan Andrew Smitherman has been charged with fifth-degree non-consensual sexual contact and two charges of fifth-degree lewd exhibition with children under 16…
DULUTH, Minn. – On Tuesday, the Duluth School Board approved a settlement agreement with former Denfeld high school principal Tonya Sconiers. According to the settlement agreement, Sconiers will receive $329,000 in exchange for a release of all claims. Duluth Public Schools and its insurance company will pay $229,411.33 to Sconiers with the remaining $99,588.67 going to her attorneys. Additionally, the…
Bezhik Fire 2 May 18, 2021 Bezhik Fire 1 May 18, 2021 SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST, Minn. – Officials with the Superior National Forest say the wildfire burning at the BWCA is currently estimated to be between 920 to 950 acres in size Wednesday morning. Weather conditions have moderated the fire which officials say did come out of the BWCA and…
(courtesy: Facebook/ElectricFetusDuluth) DULUTH, Minn. – Electric Fetus says they will be closing their Duluth location permanently after 33 years in business. The business says they made the difficult decision after having been closed since the beginning of the pandemic last March. “It’s been incredible to be a part of the very special Duluth community and music scene, and we have…
DULUTH, Minn. – A 62-year-old Duluth man currently out on parole for first-degree murder has been charged for the kidnapping and rape of a woman over the weekend in St. Louis County. Reports state that Dennis John Hannuksela has been charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of kidnapping. According to the criminal complaint, the…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The 29-year-old Minneapolis man accused of shooting a man during a funeral on the Fond du Lac reservation last October has been sentenced to 110 months in prison and three years of supervised release. In October 2019 Shelby Gene Boswell, 29, entered a funeral service at the Fond du Lac Head Start building gymnasium and shot his…
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. – Douglas County Public Health Officials announced Tuesday morning that fully vaccinated individuals may resume indoor and outdoor activities without wearing a mask or social distancing. Exceptions to the new guidance include any places where masks are required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations including local businesses and workplaces. According to a…
UPDATE: Forestry officials say the fire has grown to more than 1,600 acres as of Tuesday evening. The fire is about 16 miles north of Tower, Minn., and moving northward. SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST, Minn. – The U.S. Forest Service says a wildfire started by a lightning strike has been detected on the LaCroix Ranger District of the Superior National…
CASS COUNTY, Minn. – A 47-year-old Hill City man was injured Sunday afternoon in a Cass County motorcycle crash. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office says they received a report of a motorcycle crash on County Road #155 in Crooked Lake Township just before 1:00 p.m. When responders arrived on the scene they found a 2017 Harley Davidson motorcycle…
CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet Police Department says it’s searching for a suspect believed to be involved in two separate shootings in Cloquet early Monday morning. According to police, officers responded to a report of shots fired at a home at 227 Scotty Drive just after midnight. Officers responded to the residence and confirmed the shooting. No one was reported…
SAGINAW, Minn. – Authorities say an inmate who escaped from the Northeast Regional Corrections Center in Saginaw on Sunday has been located and arrested. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says 48-year-old James Crabtree, of Hibbing, was located around 10:15 p.m. Sunday in Industrial Township. According to reports, an individual called the Sheriff’s Office to report a ‘suspicious person on…
COOK, Minn. — According to The Northland FireWire, a trailer home and a garage were destroyed in a fire on Saturday night. The structures were on the 200-block of First Street Southeast. The call came in just before 11 p.m. When first responders arrived, the garage was fully engulfed already, and the flames had reached the trailer home. The person…
DULUTH, Minn.-U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, along with housing leaders from around the state, came together today to discuss rental assistance in Minnesota. Currently Minnesota has the program RentHelpMN, which helps those having a hard time paying rent due to the pandemic – $400 million is currently available to those who need the most help. Local organizations like the American Indian…
DULUTH, Minn. – Results of a key survey of the Northland’s health are being shared next Friday. The Bridge to Health Survey was conducted late last summer in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and results reveal some of the challenges that created for people, as well as other health needs. “Having the results of the 2020 Bridge to Health…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center announced new leadership on Friday. Daniel Hartman, the director of Glensheen Mansion, has been named at the DECC’s next executive director. Hartman has led Glensheen’s team for the last eight years and during that time increased its visitorship and community relevance. “It is an honor to serve in this role and my…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Minnesota’s statewide mask mandate has officially been removed. Friday, the Minnesota Executive Council approved Gov. Tim Walz’s new executive order rescinding the statewide indoor mask mandate. The council also extended Walz’s emergency powers for another 30 days. The move comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Thursday that fully vaccinated people can go…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – A 40-year-old Virginia man arrested for stabbing a woman to death in his apartment has been formally charged. Authorities say, Derek Malevich, was arrested Wednesday at a hotel in Virginia following an hours-long manhunt. According to the criminal complaint, dispatch received a call around 2:19 a.m. Wednesday from Malevich saying he needed an ambulance at his apartment…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth announced Friday morning that following Governor Tim Walz’s new mask guidance for the state of Minnesota, the city is taking steps to end its citywide mask mandate. As of Friday morning, city officials say they will no longer enforce the citywide mask ordinance. “Beginning today, the City will no longer enforce the mask…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9)- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced he will sign an order Friday morning to fully remove the statewide mask mandate after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that fully vaccinated people can go without masks indoors. Walz made the announcement during a press conference Thursday evening alongside Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcom,…
NASHWAUK, Minn. – U.S. Steel announced on Thursday that it is interested in developing mineral leases near the incomplete Nahwauk mine site. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has started the process of terminating leases for the Mesabi Metallics iron ore mining project in Nashwauk after the company did not meet critical and required benchmarks by the agreed May 1…
PROCTOR, Minn. – Authorities say a 16-year-old boy from Proctor has been charged with felony second-degree assault after stabbing a 20-year-old man in Eveleth on Monday morning. According to the Eveleth Police Chief, the teen stabbed the victim several times during a fight. The incident happened around 4:00 a.m. on the 300 block of 15th Avenue West in Eveleth. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Harbor North Pierhead Light is now available at no cost to certain eligible entities. The U.S. General Services Administration announced last week that the light is no longer needed by the US Coast Guard for navigational purposes making it available to entities defined as: Federal agencies State and local agencies Non-profit corporations Educational agencies or…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – In a Thursday press release, the Minnesota Twins announced plans to open Target Field to full capacity beginning July 5. All home games scheduled between May 14 to May 30 at Target Field will operate at up to 60% capacity. Capacity will then increase to 80% until July 5 when 100% capacity will be allowed for the…
MADISON, Wis.-Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is continuing to encourage the state’s residents to get vaccinated as two million have received the full dose so far. State leaders have said their goal is to have 80 percent of the population immunized which is about 3.7 million people. Evers said today that the more people that get vaccinated, the easier it will…
crash 3 crash 2 crash 1 HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A police pursuit that began in Superior on Tuesday evening ended in a two-vehicle crash in Hermantown with multiple injuries. According to the Superior Police Department, officers attempted to stop the 25-year-old male suspect around 6:00 p.m. Tuesday that was involved in an assault that landed an adult male in the…
UPDATE: Authorities say the Virginia Police Department, Minnesota BCA, and the Saint Louis County Sheriff’s Office located Malevich in a room at the Quality Inn Suites in Virginia around 9:08 a.m. Malevich is being held on second-degree murder charges at the Saint Louis County Virginia Jail. The MN BCA and the Virginia Police Department are actively investigating the homicide. UPDATE:…
(courtesy: Essentia Health) DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia Health says it will soon begin vaccinating 12-15-year-olds with the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. This follows the announcement on Monday that the Food and Drug Administration cleared the expanded use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine citing evidence that the shot worked well in that age range. Essentia Health officials say shots are expected to begin…
