DULUTH, Minn.-A vehicle crash at 54th Avenue East and London Road closed off part of that road earlier today. It happened at about 6:40 a.m. when a vehicle traveling northbound on London Road stopped to make a left turn on 54th Avenue East. That vehicle was rear-ended and pushed into a moving truck traveling southbound on London Road. One person…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-Many people came out today to sound off on the Enbridge Line 3 replacement project. Today’s meeting in Grand Rapids was one of many public meetings that have been held throughout the state on the project. Recently the state’s Commerce Department came out against the project saying it’s not needed and won’t benefit Minnesota. Enbridge has argued that…
Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: news latest news
DULUTH, Minn.-The St. Louis County Board temporarily changed the hours when liquor can be sold in the county on Oct. 29. Liquor sales will be allowed to begin at 8 a.m. that day, rather than the usual 10 a.m. The reason being is the Vikings play at 8:30 a.m. that Sunday because they are going to be in England against…
BIWABIK, Minn.-The St. Louis County Sherrif’s Office is looking for 32-year-old man who robbed the Lakeland Store in Biwabik Township last night, using a hatchet. Anthony Theodore Wagoner, of Crookston, has been identified as the suspect. He should be considered armed and dangerous. Police warn not to approach him. He came into the store at about 7:30 p.m. wearing a…
DULUTH, Minn.-An emergency lane closure has occurred on Interstate 35 northbound over Highway 45 in Scanlon. The bridge over Highway 45 was struck Monday evening and crews are their assessing the damage. It’s not known how long the lane will be closed. Motorists are advised to use caution in that area. Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: DULUTH NEWS
DULUTH, Minn.-$375,000 was approved by the Duluth City Council last night, to fund extra overtime needs for the fire department. By a 6-2 vote, councilors approved the ordinance. Fire department officials said it was needed because many of their employees were gone for a variety of reasons including military leave, and lack of staffing due to injuries. Originally, the fire…
Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: duluth news latest news
DULUTH, Minn.-Get Downtown Week began in Duluth today. Numerous stores and restaurants will be offering buy one, get one free deals through Saturday. Event organizers say it’s a great way to remind Northlanders all the downtown area has to offer. “There are quite a few things down here,” said Darlene Marshall, of the Greater Downtown Council. “Flowers, symphony tickets, and…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Throughout the country this week, fire safety will be on the minds of many. That’s because it’s Fire Prevention Safety Week. Local experts we spoke to today said this year’s theme is “Every Second Counts, Plan Two Ways Out.” They advise families to practice fire drills twice a year. The Superior Fire Department says this seems like simple advice,…
DULUTH, Minn.-Tonight, the Duluth City Council will be looking at an amendment that would lead to the fire department getting an additional $375,000 to help pay for an increase in overtime. According to the amendment, the fire department has been affected by a variety of factors including staff shortages caused by injuries and military leave. Firefighters who also use the…
DULUTH, Minn.-ALDI grocery store will open Thursday in Duluth near the Miller Hill Mall. The store, located at 1724 Mall Drive, will be the second in the Northland. The other is located on Tower Avenue in Superior. “We’re thrilled to join the Duluth community and offer customers the benefits of the ALDI shopping experience,” said said Matt Lilla, Faribault division vice…
DULUTH, Minn.-A 33-year-old Two Harbors native has announced she is seeking the DFL endorsement for Minnesota’s Eighth Congressional District. Leah Phifer, who lives in Isanti, will be seeking out Rep. Rick Nolan’s seat. She had previously worked for the FBI in the national security sector. This past summer, she went on a district-wide listening tour of the community, traveling nearly…
DULUTH, Minn.-Fire blazed through a house at 820 N. 42nd Ave. W. at 7 p.m. last night. The owner of the home has been transferred to a local hospital for evaluation – she has non-life threatening injuries. Her pets were not injured in the incident. Initial damages are at $50,000. The Duluth Fire Marshall’s office is still investigating the cause….
National Fire Prevention Week runs from October 8-14, and Dryer Vent Wizard of Minnesota is giving some tips to prevent dryer fires this season. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 92 percent of appliance fires occur in dryers. Why? Dryers contain three essential elements for a fire: ignition source, the heating element within; oxygen, continuous airflow as the machine…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Keeping our waters clean has always been a goal of the Lake Superior Research Institute. Today, all that hard work was celebrated at a conference that looked back on what they’ve done in the past 50 years. The goal of the program is to do a variety of types of work on our waters including investigating environmental issues related…
DULUTH, Minn.-The governor’s race is heating up in Minnesota and today all the democratic candidates for the post made a stop in Duluth. A forum was held for all the candidates during AFSCME’s Minnesota Council 5 annual convention at the DECC. It’s not clear which candidate is the frontrunner so far, but today’s event could have a large impact on…
CARLTON, Minn.-A 34-year-old man was sentenced today for killing another man Dec. 23 on the Fond du Lac Reservation. Wayne Bosto was sentenced to 35 1/2 years in prison for shooting and killing 36-year-old John Korby. In July, Bosto plead guilty to second-degree murder for his role in the crime. He had also been facing a charge of being a…
DULUTH, Minn.-With the chilly air ready to hit the Northland, the local homeless need your help. The first ever “Keep Everyone Warm” drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Duluth Dodge. They will be collecting a variety of items there including tents, tarps, sleeping bags, canned foods, hygiene products, and of course cash donations. “This time…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Marina personnel at Barkers Island are re minding boaters the winter is coming and they need to get their boats in order. The manager their said the top thing boaters need to do is take their vessel out of the water by Halloween. “We like to say if you want to use your boat in the summer, somebody has…
WASHINGTON (KVRR) – Federal legislation aimed at protecting Native American women and girls from violence, abduction, and human trafficking is named for Savanna Greywind, the pregnant Fargo woman who was murdered and her baby taken. U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp introduced Savanna’s Act Thursday in Washington. The legislation would help improve tribal access to certain federal crime information databases. Heitkamp says…
Travis TurkHIBBING, Minn.-A 28-year-old Hibbing man has plead guilty to two felonies in the sexual assault case of a 5-year-old girl. Travis Turk plead guilty to kidnapping and burglary in the first degree. Originally, he was facing four felony charges in the case, including criminal sexual conduct in the first degree. According to the complaint, the girl’s mother woke up around…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Superior fourth grader took his chess game to new heights today. Maxwell Carey of Bryant Elementary recently won a chess tournament at the Superior Public Library, with the top prize being a match with Superior Mayor Jim Paine. Today the battle commenced as Max looked to be on his “A” game. “I’m more of a person figuring…
DULUTH, Minn.-It’s that time of the year. As the leaves turn all sorts of beautiful colors, that means it’s the season for pumpkin pies. Today the CHUM Food Shelf held its annual pumpkin pie sale at Coppertop Church to raise funds for the less fortunate. St. Scholastica students even volunteered their time to prepare some of the delectable treats. To…
VIRGINIA, Minn.-Multiple St. Louis County jobs were saved last night, as the Virginia City Council agreed to vacate the 300 block of First Street to make way for construction of a new county building there. Virginia’s mayor told us today the county was talking of moving the building to another city if the road wasn’t closed for construction. The move…
COLERAINE, Minn. – The Minnesota State Patrol reports a crash took place on Highway 169 in Coleraine around 10:19 Wednesday morning. According to the police report after initial investigation, a pickup driven by Timothy Dwyer, of Grand Rapids, was traveling eastbound on Highway 169 when a passenger vehicle, driven by Andrew Francisco, 36, of Deer River, was driving on the…
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (KMSP) – The pilot of a small plane was killed after it crashed shortly after taking off from the Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie, Minnesota Wednesday morning. Eden Prairie Police received a call at 11:08 a.m. from the pilot reporting there was a fire on board. The plane crashed in a parking lot near Eden Prairie…
CTH W between CTH C and B(Photo Courtesy Melissa Ruth via Facebook) SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Douglas County Highway Department has reported several road closures due to high waters. CTH W between CTH B and CTH C is closed. CTH Z between CTH E and CTH A is closed. Details were posted on their Facebook page after heavy rains in…
DULUTH, Minn. – Last month multiple hurricanes blasted their way through much of the Caribbean including the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Recovery efforts are just beginning down there and today, one International Falls resident decided to lend a hand. John Decker is a registered nurse and isn’t sure which location he’s going to yet, as he heads out today….
Steve Berger (left), Phil Aurich (right) LAS VEGAS – One Minnesota man is dead and another critically wounded after a gunman opened fire at a country music festival in Las Vegas. The incident killed 59 people and injured 527 others; it was the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Minnesota native, Philip Aurich, living in Las Vegas was among…
NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. (KVRR) – The man with the record for the most DWI convictions in Minnesota has been arrested again. It is the 28th DWI arrest for 64-year-old Danny Bettcher of rural New York Mills. An off-duty Deputy saw Dettcher drinking at the VFW before getting into his car. Another officer followed Bettcher on Highway 10 where he…
BEMIDJI, Minn. – Around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27, the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of an accident at a residence under construction. The incident happened in the 1600 block of Pamela Court NW in Bemidji and according to witnesses, Kemuel Beighley, 69, of Hines, Minnesota, was working on scaffolding and hanging sheetrock when he fell…
DULUTH, Minn. – Registration is officially closed for the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. In less than 24 hours, all 7,500 possible entries have been filled. For the first time in 24 years, the registration process for the half marathon, was on a first come first serve basis. Open spots for the Charity Partner Program are still available. Registration is still…
(FOX 13) – If you’ve gotten an email from Netflix lately you might not want to click that link. There’s a new phishing scam circling the web, and it’s targeting Netflix users. Scammers are targeting Netflix customers in an effort to get into people’s bank accounts. Netflix users say they’ve been getting e-mails designed to look like they’ve been coming directly…
DULUTH, Minn. – Volunteers are essential for the Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank. Friday, they held their annual Hunger Action Month Volunteer Appreciation Event, which celebrates the works that these volunteers do to provide food to families all across the Northland. “Volunteers are very important to our work. They fill a gap of about six full-time employees for Second…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The week of September 24-30 has been declared Rail Safety Week by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has teamed up with the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads, Wisconsin Operation Life Saver, and Federal Railroad Administration to increase awareness and educate the public on railroad safety. Operation Lifesaver says slowing down and being…
(Disney) (FOX NEWS) – If you’re 14 or older, the clock has struck twelve on your ability to dress up as your favorite character at a Disney theme park. The success of Disney theme parks is in large part due to their strict rules and regulations, among which are rules for what guests may or may not wear. According to…
HIBBING, Minn. – The Hibbing Police Department is notifying the public of two Level III Predatory Offenders already living in the area will be relocating within the City. Robert Keogh, 42 will be relocating from the 4100 block of Second Avenue in Kerr Location to the vicinity of 25th Street and Third Avenue East. Robert Keogh Robert Berendt III,…
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. – Voyageurs National Park reminds visitors that hunting and trapping of any type or manner is prohibited on Federal lands and all waters within the boundary of the park. This includes the removal of animals that have entered the park boundary after being shot outside of the park. Park rangers enforce hunting and trapping laws under federal regulations….
DULUTH, Minn.-If you are sick of the same old food at AMSOIL Arena, you will be in for a surprise during the upcoming UMD Bulldogs hockey season. Six new items have been added to the menu including a Friday fish fry, steak sandwich, and even a pot roast sundae. DECC staff say they wanted something special for the fans, who…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The archery bow hunting season has begun in both Minnesota and Wisconsin and it’s causing some local retailers to see an uptick in business. In particular, crossbows have been flying off the shelves. One business owner said a big reason why is they are more practical for hunters compared to traditional vertical bows, which take much more practice to…
(CNN) – In a new effort to tackle the deadly opioid addiction crisis in the United States, pharmacy giant CVS announced Friday that it will limit opioid prescriptions to seven days for certain conditions. This restriction will apply to patients who are new to pain therapy. The new pharmacy program will also limit the daily dosage of pain pills based…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A ribbon cutting was held for the new UCARE office in Hermantown today. This health insurance business is going to be quite busy in about a week as the open enrollment period begins. Officials there say this new office should take away some of that stress. “What we are trying to really do here is create an…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – New housing is coming to Superior. Today, a groundbreaking was held for a 54-unit market rate apartment complex located at the corner of Weeks Avenue and North 14th Street. Organizers say this new facility should address some of the housing issues the city currently faces. If all goes well, future developments for housing could also come to…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new plan is emerging from two Duluth city councilors about what do about a $2.1 million budget cut. Last night, councilors Noah Hobbs and Elissa Hansen, made a motion to supply about $180,000 back to the fire and police departments, which were facing some cuts. Under their proposal, a tax levy would be increased by another…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The winter season is fast approaching and that means local resorts are getting ready for the snowflakes to fly. At Mont du Lac in Superior, they are testing out the snowmaking machines already. The main reason for getting it ready so early is for safety reasons, along with keeping crews warm while they can. “It’s a great…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Area Partnership for Economic Expansion has created a new virtual reality tool in the hopes of attracting business to the Northland. Organizers say that it gives businesses an insight of what Duluth is like if they moved their business here. The experience lets the viewer see a 360–degree video of various spots that make the Twin…
ESKO, Minn. – Early Thursday morning just before 5 a.m., the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office received the report of debris all over the roadway at Stillmeadow Road and Juntunen Road in Esko. The reporting party also stated a male wearing a reflective jacket was stumbling between the roadway and the ditch; they believed maybe a motorcycle had wiped out, according to…
PINE COUNTY, Minn. – Around 6:45 a.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 19, the Pine County Sheriff’s Office received information about a lost hunter in the Nemadji Forest area of Pine County. The missing hunter was the caller and due to poor cell phone connectivity, information at the time was limited. Deputies responded to the area the call was believed to have…
UPDATE: Victoria Grimaldi was located safe earlier Thursday afternoon by a BCA special agent and North St. Paul officer. Victoria Grimaldi MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has issued a statewide alert on behalf of the West Whiteland, Pennsylvania Police Department for a missing 15-year-old girl who could be in Minnesota. Victoria Lynn Grimaldi was last seen at Henderson High…
