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Congress OKs Latest $40B To Help Ukraine Repulse Russia

May 19, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate overwhelmingly approved a $40 billion infusion of military and economic aid for Ukraine and its allies on Thursday as both parties rallied behind America’s latest, and quite possibly not last, financial salvo against Russia’s invasion. The 86-11 vote gave final congressional approval to the package, three weeks after President Joe Biden requested a smaller $33 billion version and after a…

Police Chief Wants Palace Bar’s Liquor License Not Renewed Amid Ongoing Violence

May 19, 2022

KQDS Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior’s top cop is calling for the Palace Bar to lose its liquor and amusement device licenses after a shooting in March and after more than 150 calls for police services since January of 2021. Superior Police Chief Nicholas Alexander said beyond the recent shooting there are ongoing calls of violence at the Palace Bar on the…

Duluth Community Listening Sessions Starting Again Soon

May 19, 2022

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Mayor Emily Larson has announced she will continue City Hall in the City Community Listening Sessions starting at the end of May. These sessions are held throughout the city. They are meant to be a great way for Duluth residents to talk about important issues, meet with Mayor Larson one on one, and share their own…

House Approves Bill To Take Aim At Gasoline ‘Price Gouging’

May 19, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — A closely divided House approved legislation Thursday to crack down on alleged price gouging by oil companies and other energy producers as prices at the pump continue to soar. A bill backed by House Democrats would give President Joe Biden authority to declare an energy emergency that would make it unlawful to increase gasoline and home energy…

Thursday’s Lunchtime Update

May 19, 2022

Emma Propp,

Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

FDA Head: Baby Formula Factory Could Reopen By Next Week

May 19, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Food and Drug Administration told lawmakers Thursday that a shuttered baby formula factory could be up and running as soon as next week, though he sidestepped questions about whether his agency should have intervened earlier at the plant at the center of the national shortage. FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf faced a bipartisan grilling from House…

More Americans Apply For Jobless Benefits Last Week

May 19, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — More Americans applied for jobless aid last week, but the total number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits is at a 53-year low. Applications for unemployment benefits rose by 21,000 to 218,000 for the week ending May 14, the Labor Department reported Thursday. First-time applications generally track the number of layoffs. The four-week average for claims, which smooths…

Grand Jury Indicts Man In Buffalo Supermarket Shooting

May 19, 2022

The Associated Press,

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The white man accused of killing 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket appeared briefly in court Thursday after a grand jury indicted him on a first-degree murder charge. Assistant district attorney Gary Hackbush said the indictment of Payton Gendron, 18, was handed up Wednesday. Gendron, wearing orange clothing and mask, was silent throughout the proceeding…

Historic Flooding Taking Place at Rainy Lake

May 18, 2022

Natalie Noury,

KOOCHICHING COUNTY, Minn. — Although the rivers in Duluth don’t seem to be too affected, just two and a half hours north, they’re experiencing what they’re calling historic flooding, and they expect it to get much worse. Residents of Rainy Lake up by the Canadian border and near International Falls, have not seen water levels like this since 2014, and…

Bent Paddle Releases Beer in Honor of U.S.S. Minneapolis-St. Paul

May 18, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — In honor of the commissioning of the U.S.S. Minneapolis-St. Paul naval ship on Saturday, the Navy League asked Bent Paddle to create a special brew. Brewers were able to come up with a pale ale called, the Way Finder Freedom North Star Pale Ale. The co-founder of Bent Paddle tells us the feeling of being approached to…

Duluth Elementary Students Race to Malosky Stadium for Fit-n-Fun Run

May 18, 2022

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, MN – Nearly 1500 elementary students from ISD 709 got to spend part of their day at Malosky Stadium for the Essentia Health Fit-n-Fun Run. This annual event pitted the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders in a quarter mile race against their classmates with the winners coming away with bragging rights. The Fit-n-Fun Run is a longstanding tradition of…

Superior Mayor Proposes Plan to Combat Affordable Housing Crisis

May 18, 2022

Ken Slama,

SUPERIOR, WI – Superior Mayor Jim Paine is proposing a partnership with the nonprofit Green New Deal Housing in an attempt to combat the affordable housing crisis. An agreement would lead to the development of vacant lots owned by the city with homes that are energy efficient and rely on renewable energy for electricity and heating. While the houses would…

Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Garage and Book Sale Fundraiser

May 18, 2022

Site Staff,

CARLTON, Minn.- The annual Garage and Book sale fundraiser for the Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary took place in Carlton Wednesday. With the funds from selling books and items donated from the community, the Auxiliary is able to provide equipment for different hospital departments, as well as scholarships for Carlton County students going into the health care field. The volunteer coordinator,…

Coffee and Conversation with Women in Construction

May 18, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.- The National Association of Women in Construction has started a local chapter in Duluth. The NAWIC organization gives women the opportunity in construction to gather, learn, and feel welcome in various trades. From operations, electricians, and plumbers, the organization helps train women into jobs that are often male dominated. Duluth Workforce Development Technician, Betsy Hill, says it is…

Inmate Escapes NERCC, May Be In Floodwood Area

May 18, 2022

Site Staff,

ST. LOUIS CO., Minn. — An inmate escaped from NERCC on Wednesday morning, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. Kris Richard Severin, 42, made his way out of the facility around 9 a.m. He may be wearing jeans, a blue sweatshirt, and black shoes. Severin is a white man who is 6-feet-tall, 200 pounds, and has short brown…

Wisconsin Attorney General Visits Superior, Talks About Sexual Assault Prosecutor Training

May 18, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul made a visit in Superior Wednesday to talk about the importance of properly prosecuting sexual assault cases. He spoke to around of dozen prosecutors taking part in training from state experts on this subject, learning about how to help a victim going through trauma, building a proper case, and what information can be…

Duluth Receives $1 Million to Remove Hazardous Materials From Former St. Louis County Jailhouse

May 18, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – Plans to renovate the former St. Louis County Jail into housing got a financial boost from the Environmental Protection Agency. One-million dollars will be going to remove asbestos, lead paint, and other contaminants. It part of four-and-a-half million dollars the EPA is allocating to Minnesota for Brownfields projects, most of it coming from the infrastructure bill passed last…

Emergency Management Leaders Attend Annual Under One Roof Conference

May 18, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – The response to recent flooding by emergency management units is the latest example of how they can come together to help the public stay safe. That was one of the topics on the minds of the roughly 300 people attending the annual Under One Roof conference at the DECC this week. For the past decade, this conference has…

Biden Invokes Defense Production Act For Formula Shortage

May 18, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday invoked the Defense Production Act to speed production of infant formula and authorized flights to import supply from overseas, as he faces mounting political pressure over a domestic shortage caused by the safety-related closure of the country’s largest formula manufacturing plant. The Defense Production Act order requires suppliers of formula manufacturers to…

Stocks Fall Sharply As Target’s Woes Renew Inflation Fears

May 18, 2022

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank more than 1,000 points Wednesday, as big earnings misses by Target and other major retailers stoked investors’ fears that surging inflation could cut deeply into corporate profits. The broad sell-off erased gains from a solid rally a day earlier, the latest volatile day-to-day swing for stocks in recent weeks amid…

Coffee Conversation: Former Longtime KBJR-TV Sportscaster Tom Hansen Then & Now

May 18, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Former longtime Duluth sportscaster Tom Hansen stopped by the morning show Wednesday to talk about his 20-plus years at KBJR-TV, his time in radio and some of what he’s up to as a faculty member at UWS. Click the videos below for the conversation! Part 1: Part 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest…

Wednesday’s Lunchtime Update

May 18, 2022

Emma Propp,

Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

Interrogation, Uncertainty For Surrendering Mariupol Troops

May 18, 2022

The Associated Press,

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Nearly 1,000 last-ditch Ukrainian fighters who had held out inside Mariupol’s pulverized steel plant have surrendered, Russia said Wednesday, as the battle that turned the city into a worldwide symbol of defiance and suffering drew toward a close. Meanwhile, the first captured Russian soldier to be put on trial by Ukraine on war-crimes charges pleaded guilty to killing…

US Soccer Equalizes Pay In Milestone With Women, Men

May 18, 2022

The Associated Press,

(AP) — The U.S. Soccer Federation reached milestone agreements to pay its men’s and women’s teams equally, making the American national governing body the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money. The federation announced separate collective bargaining agreements through December 2028 with the unions for both national teams on Wednesday, ending years of often acrimonious negotiations. The…

Ex-Cop Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter In George Floyd Killing

May 18, 2022

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd. As part of the plea deal, Thomas Lane will have a count of aiding and abetting second-degree unintentional murder dismissed. Lane, along with J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao, has already been convicted on federal…

Local Speedways Planning to Final Open for Season This Weekend

Halvor Lines Speedway plans to open for the season this Sunday with doors opening at 4:00 p.m.

May 17, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Rain and frost are less than ideal conditions for dirt tracks. “You’ve also got to think about frost in the track. Because if there’s frost in there, that will wreck cars which is very expensive, it’s hard to get parts these days,” president of the Halvor Lines Speedway Duane Caywood said. Local race tracks including Halvor Lines…

Visitors Enjoy Chester Creek Trails

Despite a wet spring, the trails are still in good condition.

May 17, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – With some more wet weather on the way, Tuesday was the perfect day to get outside and enjoy some of Duluth’s trails. People were out and about on the Chester Creek trails. Despite a wet spring, the trails are in good condition which allows visitors to take a hike, relax by the waterfalls or just enjoy the…

Affinity Plus Tech Drive for Education at LSC

May 17, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Affinity Plus held their third annual Tech Drive for Education at Lake Superior College Tuesday. The tech drive was set up for people to drive up and drop off unused or unwanted technology like computers, iPads, and smart phones. Minnesota Tech for Success, a partner of Affinity Plus, will then take the donated tech and repurpose them…

Congdon Park Bike Rodeo Returns

May 17, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Congdon Park Bike Rodeo returned Tuesday for the first time since 2019. The Bike Rodeo was a free event for all elementary kids and families in the area to come and learn about pedestrian and bike safety and rules of the road. The event featured a mountain biking agility course, a bike raffle, and demonstrations on…

The Outreach Center to Hold Fundraiser

This is an annual fundraiser for the Outreach center, as it funds about half of their yearly budget.

May 17, 2022

Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- May is Mental Health Awareness month and on non-profit in Cloquet is holding a fundraiser this Thursday, with money going toward the services it offers to the community. The Outreach Center serves people with mental illness and people who are homeless, through education and supportive services. The upcoming fundraiser provides about half of the Outreach center’s budget for…

Forsman Running for Minnesota House of Representatives

Primary elections begin August 9.

May 17, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Today is the first day for candidates to submit their affidavit for candidacy to run for federal, state and local offices in Minnesota. Duluth city council president Arik Forsman is submitting his candidacy to represent House district 8B in the Minnesota state legislature. Right now, he is one of three DFL candidates running for the seat, alongside Breanna…

St. Louis County Declares State of Emergency as Flooding Continues

May 17, 2022

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, MN – St. Louis county officials declared a state of local emergency this morning after weeks of heavy rainfall has caused several lakes and rivers to lose containment resulting in damaging floods. With the extent of the damage that is occurring, the resolution was pushed forward to seek financial assistance in dealing with this crisis. The monetary threshold for…

Swollen St. Louis River In Scanlon Means More Business For Some

May 17, 2022

Dan Hanger,

SCANLON, Minn. – Weeks of heavy rainfall after the snowmelt have sent the St. Louis River on a wild ride, including in Scanlon. “It’s the highest we’ve seen in 10 years, 2012 obviously — the 500-year flood was the highest,” explained Aaron Hanson, co-owner of River Inn Bar & Grill, which sits along the river. During the 2012 flood, Hanson…

More Federal Funding to Help Clean Up of Spirit Lake, St. Louis River

May 17, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – Clean up of the former U.S. Steel Duluth Works site is getting a boost in funding. $113 million from the federal infrastructure bill passed last year will go towards the complete restoration of Spirit Lake, Munger Landing, and Scanlon Reservation. A key part of the project through next year is the dredging and removal of 406-thousand cubic yards…

Luncheon Held to Remember Those Lost in Line of Duty

May 17, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week is National Police Week, used to remember those who died while in the line of duty. For Duluth, this means an annual luncheon hosted by the St. Louis County Law Enforcement Chaplaincy. With one year not taking place due to COVID, this was their 33rd event. The first took place in 1990 following the death of…

Minnesota Association of Women Police Hold Annual Conference in Duluth

May 17, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – Dozens of women who are members of law enforcement agencies from across Minnesota are in Duluth this week for the Minnesota Association of Women Police’s annual conference. The event is a chance to learn the latest in department leadership and tactical mobility through training, seminars, and speakers. President of the Minnesota Association of Women Police Serena Frazier says…

Powell: Fed To Keep Hiking Rates Until It Controls Inflation

May 17, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday underscored the Federal Reserve’s determination to keep raising interest rates until there is clear evidence inflation is steadily falling — a high-stakes effort that carries the risk of causing an eventual recession. The Fed’s increases in its benchmark short-term rate typically lead, in turn, to higher borrowing costs for consumers and businesses,…

Coffee Conversation: DogApproved.biz Launching Dog-Friendly Resource Guide

May 17, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Northland businesses in and around the Twin Ports are taking the pledge to be “dog approved” as part of a new dog-friendly resource guide that’s launching in June by DogApproved.biz. The guide will be online and also found in participating businesses around town as a way to let dog owners know the best dog-friendly patios, special doggy…

Minnesota To Pay $1.5M To Man Arrested During Floyd Protest

May 17, 2022

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis has agreed to pay $1.5 million to a man who said police used excessive force when he was arrested during the protests that followed George Floyd’s death in 2020, according to court documents filed Tuesday. Jaleel Stallings, 29, also alleged in his federal lawsuit that several of his constitutional rights were violated. The judgment accepted by Stallings states that the…

Proctor HS Football Player Accused Of Sodomizing Victim Pleads Guilty

May 17, 2022

Site Staff,

PROCTOR, Minn. — The Proctor High School football player charged with sexually assaulting his teammate in September pleaded guilty in the case on Tuesday. FOX21 is not naming the suspect because he was 17 at the time of the incident, and it is an extended jurisdiction juvenile case in court. The defendant will eventually receive an adult sentencing, but the…

Nearly 43,000 People Died On US Roads Last Year, Agency Says

May 17, 2022

The Associated Press,

DETROIT (AP) — Nearly 43,000 people were killed on U.S. roads last year, the highest number in 16 years as Americans returned to the highways after the pandemic forced many to stay at home. The 10.5% jump over 2020 numbers was the largest percentage increase since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began its fatality data collection system in 1975. Transportation Secretary…

FDA Clears COVID Booster Shot For Healthy Kids Ages 5 To 11

May 17, 2022

The Associated Press,

(AP) — U.S. regulators on Tuesday authorized a COVID-19 booster shot for healthy 5- to 11-year-olds, hoping an extra vaccine dose will enhance their protection as infections once again creep upward. Everyone 12 and older already was supposed to get one booster dose for the best protection against the newest coronavirus variants — and some people, including those 50 and…

Tuesday’s Lunchtime Update

May 17, 2022

Emma Propp,

Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

In Buffalo, Biden Condemns Racism, Mourns New Victims

May 17, 2022

The Associated Press,

BUFFALO (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden paid their respects Tuesday at a makeshift memorial to the 10 people killed in the white supremacist attack in Buffalo, confronting again the forces of hatred he once said called him back to seek the White House. Just off Air Force One, the first couple laid a bouquet of…

SOAR Career Solutions Starts Short-Term Job Training Programs

May 17, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — If you’re looking for a career change SOAR Career Solutions is starting short-term training sessions this week. The health and construction trainings provide instruction from Duluth Adult Education and Lake Superior College. These courses help individuals who need help getting a foot in the door to these industries. For those who are eligible, there is no cost….

Howard’s Que Serving Up Southern Style Flavors

Howard's Que is currently open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and then Fridays and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.

May 16, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Howard’s Que located in Lincoln Park has been serving up southern style barbeque for years. “It’s a little bit of Howard style, it’s a little bit of Memphis, that’s where I’m from Memphis, Tennessee and St. Louis, Missouri so it’s a combination of those areas and regions. Here, you’re never going to walk away hungry,” owner Howard…

A Place For Fido Opens New Pet-Themed Gift Shop Inside Fitger’s

May 16, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — A Place For Fido at Fitger’s in Duluth just opened a gift shop across from its current store. Fido’s Pawsome Gifts opened its doors for business last Friday. It has an array of pet-themed items, such as the Duluth-based Minnesota Nice Dog Company t-shirts, to pictures frames, signs, and more. The owner says the new shop was…

ECFE Lester Park Visits Gnesen Outdoor Playscape

May 16, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Early Childhood Family Education or ECFE for short, held a mixed age class today at the Gnesen outdoor playscape. The class from Lester likes to do field trips out in the community where kids and their parents can get outside and support nature play. The Gnesen outdoor playscape is open to the public and has swings, slides,…

St. Louis County Releases Homelessness Count 2022

May 16, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County released the results of a census conducted in January that shows the number of individuals experiencing homelessness in the county. The report showed that 606 individuals are experiencing homelessness with 234 experiencing unsheltered homelessness. These numbers have been trending up over the past five years as it is a 20 percent increase from what…

Man Arrested In Cass County After Teen Dies From Stab Wound

May 16, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

CASS LAKE, Minn. — A 34-year-old man is in custody after a 19-year-old man died from a stab wound in rural Cass Lake on Saturday night. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, officers were called out to a home on Waboose Trail Northwest in the Pike Bay Township. When they arrived, they found a…