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St. Louis Co. Board Meeting Tuesday To Discuss Possible State Of Emergency Due To Flooding Risk

May 16, 2022

Emma Propp,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — A special meeting has been called for the St. Louis County board to consider declaring a state of local emergency on Tuesday morning, given the risk of flooding in some communities right now. Throughout the Northland, heavy rainfall and warmer temperatures causing the lingering snow to melt in the past few weeks has caused water…

US Deaths From COVID Hit 1 Million, Less Than 2 1/2 Years In

May 16, 2022

The Associated Press,

(AP) — The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 hit 1 million on Monday, a once-unimaginable figure that only hints at the multitudes of loved ones and friends staggered by grief and frustration. The confirmed number of dead is equivalent to a 9/11 attack every day for 336 days. It is roughly equal to how many Americans died in the Civil…

Monday’s Lunchtime Update

May 16, 2022

Emma Propp,

Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

Reversing Trump, Biden Acts To Deploy US Troops To Somalia

May 16, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday signed an order to deploy U.S. troops to Somalia amid heightened concerns about the country’s Islamic extremist rebels, known as al-Shabab. The move is a reversal of President Donald Trump’s late-term decision to remove nearly all 700 special operations forces that had been operating there. Biden’s decision, confirmed by a senior administration official, comes after Defense Secretary…

Biden Offers Logistics Support To Ease Formula Shortage

May 16, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Under fire from parents and politicians, President Joe Biden is offering formula manufacturers and retailers transportation and logistics support to ease the nationwide shortage of baby formula, as the administration works to bring the largest domestic plant back on line after it was shut down early this year due to safety issues. The White House said it…

Buffalo Shooter’s Prior Threat, Hospital Stay Under Scrutiny

May 16, 2022

The Associated Press,

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The white gunman accused of committing a racist massacre at a Buffalo supermarket made threatening comments that brought police to his high school last spring, but he was never charged with a crime and had no further contact with law enforcement after his release from a hospital, officials said. The revelation raised questions about whether his encounter with…

Northeastern Minnesota Bracing For Record Flooding

May 16, 2022

The Associated Press,

LUTSEN, Minn. (AP) — Communities in northeastern Minnesota are preparing to deal with more flooding and are calling for volunteers to help with sandbagging. Near Voyageurs National Park, most docks are under water at area lakes and some 200 homes and resorts are at risk. Kabetogama Township Supervisor John Stegmeir said his area is bracing for a record-breaking flood. Stegmeir…

Walz, Top Lawmakers Strike Deal On Tax Cuts, New Spending

May 16, 2022

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Gov. Tim Walz and top lawmakers have struck a deal that carves up Minnesota’s budget surplus into tax cuts, new classroom spending, and public safety. The agreement calls for $4 billion in new spending, $4 billion in tax cuts, and leaves $4.2 billion on the budgetary bottom line in case the economy worsens. That broad framework…

Flooding Near Fayal Township Shuts Down Two Roads

May 15, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

ST. LOUIS CO., Minn. — The banks of the St. Louis River are overflowing, flooding two roads close to Fayal Township. Bodas Road/County Road 95, and Barker Road/Unorganized Township Road 9212 are affected by the situation. The roads can reopen once the water recedes and crews can go in to see if there is any damage or repairs that need…

Mama Dukes Hosts Drag Performance For All Ages At The Flame Nightclub

May 15, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — A drag show welcome to all ages at the Flame Nightclub Duluth drew in dozens of people on Sunday. The event was called “Mama’s Toybox.” The performers lip-synced to popular songs while dressed up in costumes. It was a dry event that featured mocktails and refreshments, along with a 360-degree photobooth. The host, Mama Dukes, hoped that…

Greens on Foreteenth Open for First Full Season

May 15, 2022

Mason Kroll,

VIRGINIA, Minn. – A new mini golf course in Virginia is back open for the season. Greens on Foreteenth as it came to life last fall and was operational for a few months before winter hit. To start their first full season, they opened the greens back up on May 7th and business has been picking up quickly through their…

Bridging the Divide, Bus Bike Walk Event

May 15, 2022

Mason Kroll,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Cyclists got together Sunday afternoon and made the trek across the bong bridge in support of Bridging the Divide, a bike lock fundraiser for local Duluth and Superior kids. Part of Bus Bike Walk month, bikers started at the Bayfront parking lot and made their way to Earth Rider Brewery where the event was set up. The…

VIDEO: Jay Cooke State Park Visitors In Awe Of Rushing Waters

May 15, 2022

Marcus Asmus,

Categories: Environment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Authorities: 1 killed, 5 Hurt In California Church Shooting

May 15, 2022

The Associated Press,

LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. (AP) — One person was killed and four others were critically wounded in a shooting Sunday at a Southern California church, authorities said. Deputies detained one person and recovered a weapon following the shooting at Geneva Presbyterian Church in the city of Laguna Woods, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department said on Twitter. A fifth injured person suffered minor…

Most Great Barrier Reef Coral Studied This Year Was Bleached

May 15, 2022

The Associated Press,

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — More than 90% of Great Barrier Reef coral surveyed this year was bleached in the fourth such mass event in seven years in the world’s largest coral reef ecosystem, Australian government scientists said. Bleaching is caused by global warming, but this is the reef’s first bleaching event during a La Niña weather pattern, which is associated…

Lutsen Resort’s Historic Covered Bridges Damaged by Trees Barreling Down Raging River

While they sustained heavy damage, the spokesperson says enough infrastructure remains that they can save the bridges.

May 14, 2022

Arman Rahman,

Photo: Bryan Hansel LUTSEN, Minn.- More flood damage on the North Shore as Lutsen Resort’s historic red, covered bridges took some heavy damage due to the rushing Poplar River below. The resort asked for people to share pictures and images of the beloved bridges, which seemed to be the site of many weddings and other memories in the past decades….

Volunteers Needed to Help Sandbag Kabetogama Township, MN from Rising Floodwaters

According to a spokesperson with the Township, floodwaters are expected to exceed the 2014 flood event and could reach the all-time high set in 1950.

May 14, 2022

Arman Rahman,

Photo: St. Louis County, when they delivered supplies to the community Friday. KABETOGAMA, Minn.- Kabetogama Township is asking for volunteers to help with sandbagging to protect properties from the rising floodwaters in the Namakan Water Basin. Kabetogama is a small community bordering Lake Kabetogama on the southern boundary of Voyageurs National Park. It includes approximately 200 lakeshore properties, among them…

Anglers take to the Water for Minnesota Fishing Opener

May 14, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – “It was good to be back out on the open water again that’s for sure, not freezing out there, actually get some sunshine,” said Gabe Umpierre after fishing on Fish Lake. Saturday kicked off fishing opener for Minnesota, and anglers were happy to get back out and throw some lines in the water. “My first time out…

North and Shore Goes From Mobile Pop-Up to Permanent Storefront In Lincoln Park

North and Shore celebrated their grand opening in the new Enger Lofts on West Superior Street.

May 14, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- What was once a maker’s pop-up shop at breweries and events in the Twin Ports is now getting new life as a brick and mortar store in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. North and Shore celebrated their grand opening in the new Enger Lofts on West Superior Street. The owners operated as the Makers Mercantile pop-up for the last…

College of St. Scholastica Holds In-Person Commencement

May 14, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Graduation season continued this weekend as graduates from the College of St. Scholastica walked the stage. Students from 6 of the college’s schools got their diplomas today at the Kenwood Campus in Duluth. The commencement was livestreamed this year as well. Students were excited to cap off their college careers like normal. “I think it’s important to be…

Hundreds Get Hands-On With Experiments, Art at Depot STEAM Festival

Organizers say they were beyond happy with the turnout at the STEAM Festival seeing more than 400 people in the first hour.

May 14, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Over a thousand people visited the Depot today for what organizers call the biggest event focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, or STEAM, in the Northland. Organizers say they were beyond happy with the turnout at the STEAM Festival seeing more than 400 people in the first hour. Families spread throughout different stations which included experiments…

University of Wisconsin Superior Hosts First In-Person Commencement Since 2019

May 14, 2022

Mason Kroll,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin Superior held their commencement Saturday at Wessman Arena. This year, UWS had 628 students graduate, and 294 showed up to walk the line. It was school’s the first in-person commencement since 2019. “It’s so amazing to have the students to be able to have this opportunity again. Every time people are coming to…

Tig’s Smok’n Pig BBQ Opening Day

May 14, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Saturday, it was opening season for another type of food in the Fredenberg area. Tig’s Smok’n Pig BBQ food truck parked in front of the Fredenberg Minno-Ette for their opening day. Tig’s features everything smoked from ribs and brisket to pulled pork and chicken. This is the second year in a row they’ve debuted the truck…

Duluth Fire Rescues 2 Teenage Paddleboarders Off Shore of Park Point

The young paddleboarders had no injuries to report, fire officials said.

May 14, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Fire Officials rescued two paddleboarders who drifted off the shore of Park Point, due to a sudden wind change early Saturday afternoon. According to Assistant Fire Chief Brent Consie, crews responded to reports of two teens that had drifted about 100 yards offshore of Park Point near the Beach House. Firefighters launched Marine units to make their…

UPDATE – U.S. Attorney: FBI Investigating Buffalo, NY Shooting as Hate Crime, Racially Motivated Extremism

Investigators believe the gunman may have been streaming the shooting through a camera affixed to his helmet, one of the officials said.

May 14, 2022

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Carolyn Thompson) UPDATE: BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP)- The gunman was identified as Payton Gendron of Conklin, a New York state community about 200 miles (320 kilometers) southeast of Buffalo, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press. The officials were not permitted to speak publicly on the matter and did so on the condition of anonymity. UPDATE: US attorney says FBI…

Wisconsin DNR Warns of Very High Fire Danger Across Most of State

All DNR-issued annual and special burning permits for debris piles, burn barrels and prescribed burns were suspended Saturday in these counties.

May 14, 2022

Arman Rahman,

MADISON, Wis. – Douglas, Ashland, and Bayfield Counties are among those with very high fire danger Saturday, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, due to dry conditions and low moisture. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking the public to stay vigilant and avoid burning because of very high fire danger across most of Wisconsin. Winds will…

Duluth Councilor Renee Van Nett Ends Senate District 8 Campaign with Tweet

Van Nett announced her campaign as a DFL candidate back in March

May 14, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth’s 4th District City Councilor Renee Van Nett has announced on Twitter Friday night she is withdrawing from the race for Minnesota Senate District 8. Van Nett announced her campaign as a DFL candidate back in March, challenging first-term state senator Jen McEwen. “Thank you all for your support of my campaign to represent Duluth in Senate District…

20 Injured in Milwaukee Shootings After Bucks Playoff Game

None of the injuries from either shooting after Friday night’s game were believed to be life-threatening.

May 14, 2022

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Twenty people were injured in two shootings in downtown Milwaukee near an entertainment district where thousands had been watching the Bucks lose to the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA’s Eastern Conference semifinals, authorities said. None of the injuries from either shooting after Friday night’s game were believed to be life-threatening. The first shooting, involving…

Ukraine Woman Living In Duluth Heads Back To Border to Deliver Medical Supplies

May 13, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Bogdana Krivogorsky went to the Poland-Ukraine border last April for 3 weeks, visiting and handing out 13 duffel bags of medical supplies she collected from hospitals in Minneapolis. This time she’s going back, and local dentist offices are helping her with this trip called “Duluth to Ukraine, With Love.” Bogdana is getting more local support this time…

Bent Paddle Brewery Takes Home Two Awards at 2022 World Beer Cup

Bent Paddle's Bent Hop IPA took home bronze in the international India Pale Ale category, while their pilot batch Altbear won gold in the German Style Altbier category.

May 13, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Another local brewery is still celebrating after taking home some hardware from last week’s 2022 World Beer Cup. Bent Paddle’s year-round Bent Hop IPA took home bronze in the international India Pale Ale category, while their pilot batch Altbear won gold in the German-Style Altbier category. The brewery has won a few Great American Beer Fest awards…

Love Your Block Grant Applications Live

May 13, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Grant applications are now live for the first cycle of the 2022 Love Your Block Duluth. Grant applications went live this week for residents of Lincoln Park and Central Hillside to apply for grants up to $1,500 dollars to address blight run down properties or public spaces that cause safety and health hazards or need repair. Projects…

Tour Guide Helps Paint William A. Irvin Exterior

May 13, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s William A. Irvin opened up for the summer season on Thursday but getting the 610 foot ship in Canal Park in ship shape was no easy task. That’s what one tour guide tells us who spent the end of winter and beginning of spring helping get her ready. Davan Scott volunteered his time helping paint the…

DNR Warns Public Of Flooding, Dangerous High-Water Conditions Along North Shore

Severe storms have caused closure of multiple trails, roads, bridges and campgrounds.

May 13, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is warning visitors to the North Shore of hazardous conditions caused by recent storms and snow-melt, sharing images of washed-out trails across many state parks. According to the DNR, many tributaries to Lake Superior are breaching trails, roads, and bridges and have resulted in closures to portions of state parks and trails…

Morning News Promo

May 13, 2022

Emma Propp,

Hope you can join us Monday morning 7-9am for updates on weather and news, and a little fun! Categories: News, News – Latest News

Fishing Guide Shares Tips Ahead of Minnesota Fishing Opener

Houston's Guide Service begins trips next week.

May 13, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Anglers get ready because the Minnesota fishing opener weekend is finally here. Jarrid Houston with Houston’s Guide Service says the opener signals the busy time of year for them. He says they have a lot of guide trips booked already for this summer but they do still have some openings. Houston also shares his tips for a…

Sixth Judicial District Treatment Courts Celebrate National Drug Court Month

Instead of sending them to jail, the drug court uses a treatment-based approach with intensive supervision to help offenders maintain sobriety and successfully re-enter the community.

May 13, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – May is national drug court month and on Friday, members of Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District celebrated the work they have done to help drug offenders recover. Treatment court brings together members of the courts, probation, law enforcement and treatment providers to work with those involved in the criminal justice system who are chemically dependent or suffer from…

Agency Error Means Richest Minnesotans Owe More In Taxes

May 13, 2022

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — About 45,000 of the richest residents in Minnesota owe the state about $38 million because of a mistake by the state Department of Revenue. Authorities said the Legislature changed the standard income tax deduction during the 2019 session but it wasn’t reflected correctly in the worksheet used by tax preparers in 2019 and 2020. The…

Baby Formula Shortage Fueling Spike In Milk Bank Interest

May 13, 2022

The Associated Press,

The U.S. baby formula shortage has sparked a surge of interest at milk banks around the U.S. with some mothers offering to donate breast milk and desperate parents calling to see if it’s a solution to keep their babies fed. It’s a pathway that won’t work for every formula-fed baby, especially those with special dietary needs, and it comes with challenges because…

Moon Goes Blood Red This Weekend: ‘Eclipse For The Americas’

May 13, 2022

The Associated Press,

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A total lunar eclipse will grace the night skies this weekend, providing longer than usual thrills for stargazers across North and South America. The celestial action unfolds Sunday night into early Monday morning, with the moon bathed in the reflected red and orange hues of Earth’s sunsets and sunrises for about 1 1/2 hours, one…

Woman Dead, 2 Injured in Crash in Midway Township

May 13, 2022

Arman Rahman,

MIDWAY TWP, Minn.- A woman is dead, and two others are injured after a crash in Midway Township Friday, caused in part by heavy fog and speed, authorities said. According to a spokesperson with the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, authorities responded to a report of a 2 vehicle crash near the intersection of South Ugstad Road and Ugstad Junction…

Road Closures Due To Heavy Rain And Washouts

May 13, 2022

Emma Propp,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — St. Louis County has reported several road closures due to heavy rain and high waters. CR 860, also known as McAurther Rd, between CR 734/Shipley Road and CR 725/Birch Road in New Independence Township is closed. County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 49, also known as Three Lakes Road, CSAH 15/Munger Shaw Road and CSAH 4/Vermilion…

Coffee Convo: Foster Advocacy Nonprofit ‘New Hope For Families’ To Host Community Carnival

May 13, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — New Hope For Families is getting ready to host a Community Carnival Saturday, May 21, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at its Duluth facility to show off all they offer to help support parents and children in the community, while increasing the number of foster families in the Northland. For more on the Community Carnival event…

Coffee Conversation: Duluth Flame To Host Kid-Friendly Drag Show Sunday

May 13, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Drag Queen Mama Dukes joined FOX 21’s Dan Hanger on the morning show Friday to talk about the Duluth Flame’s upcoming kid-friendly drag show this Sunday, May 15 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. It’s called Mama’s Toybox. The drag show is a dry event and free for kids. For more on the morning show chat, watch…

Blush Entertainment Venue Closing In Downtown Duluth

May 13, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – One of Duluth’s most eclectic entertainment and bar venues is preparing to close its doors. Blush opened in 2017 on First Avenue West. It’s been known for being an accepting space for all types of artists, musicians and people looking for that collective sense of belonging. The venue’s owners posted on Blush’s Facebook page saying their lease…

Friday’s Lunchtime Update

May 13, 2022

Emma Propp,

Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

Man Arrested After Early Morning Stabbing In Downtown Duluth

May 13, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is investigating a stabbing in the downtown area that happened around 7 a.m. Friday. Officers located the adult male victim on the 600 block of West Superior Street. That victim, who police have not identified, was taken to a hospital where they were last listed in stable but critical condition. A 49-year-old man…

Musk Puts Twitter Buy On Hold, Casting Doubt On $44B Deal

May 13, 2022

The Associated Press,

DETROIT (AP) — Elon Musk said Friday that his plan to buy Twitter is “temporarily on hold,” raising fresh doubts about whether he’ll proceed with the $44 billion acquisition. Musk tweeted that he wanted to pinpoint the number of spam and fake accounts on the social media platform. Musk has been vocal about his desire to clean up Twitter’s problem with “spam…

Mayor Paine Delivers State of the City Address, Ideas for Future

May 13, 2022

Natalie Noury,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior Mayor Jim Paine delivered his State of the City address at the old historical post office Thursday afternoon, which is the future site of a one stop business center. The economic growth, addition of new apartments, and restoration of historical properties were just a few items on the agenda that Mayor Paine outlined in his address….

Annual Blessing of the Port Ahead of Busy Shipping Season

May 13, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — In 2021, nearly 33 million tons of cargo came through our waters here on Lake Superior, and while it’s still too early to tell where this season will take us, we took some time to recognize our port at the annual blessing. This blessing has happened for decades, and spearheads the beginning of summer shipping season. It…

Rice’s Point Business Group Conducts 2nd Annual Rice’s Point Clean-Up

May 12, 2022

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, MN – Several members of Rice’s Point Business Group met down at the DNR boat landing this morning to take part in the 2nd annual Rice’s Point clean-up event. They will be cleaning up a section of shoreline that stretches from the boat landing to compass Minerals on Railroad Street. In addition to the volunteers from the affiliated businesses,…