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St. Scholastica’s Danylo Sukhonos Describes Family Struggles in Ukraine

Sukhonos stays in contact with his family on a daily basis and wishes he could go back to his homecountry, even in the middle of a violent war.

March 2, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we’ve been able to hear how the conflict has impacted people right here in the Northland. That includes a St. Scholastica hockey player, whose family currently lives in one of the hardest hit cities in Ukraine. CSS sophomore defenseman Danylo Sukhonos is from Kharkiv, Ukraine, the second largest city…

Carmody Irish Pub Celebrates Mardi Gras

March 2, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday is Mardi Gras, the last day before season of Lent begins, and traditionally a day to get in those last fatty foods before 40 days of fasting. Carmody Irish Pub celebrated Tuesday as they do every year with a Polish tradition of having paczki’s in house, a sweet jelly filled donut. Along with that, they were…

DFD puts out Safety Reminder for Those Out on Lake Superior

March 1, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Anglers, skaters, and bikers were out on Lake Superior Tuesday, soaking up the sun and enjoying the ice while it’s still around. Though the warmer temps make being out on the lake pleasant experience, there is a safety concern for ice shifts. The Duluth Fire Department is putting out a reminder for those out on the ice,…

Superior Mayor Grateful President Putting Infrastructure Focus On The City

March 1, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Mayor Jim Paine says it’s an honor that President Joe Biden is choosing Superior as his first stop after the State of the Union speech. It’s a common tradition for presidents to go on a tour around the country for a week or more after their State of the Union address. It’s a way to promote past…

Superior YMCA Steps Up To Help Royalton Manor Residents Without Hot Water

March 1, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior YMCA is helping residents of the Royalton Manor who have been affected by a hot water outage there. Those residents are welcome to stop in and use free passes to hot showers for the next few days until the hot water issue at Royalton Manor is completely fixed. Typically, a shower pass is $3/day. “We…

UW-Superior Preps for President Biden’s Visit

March 1, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – For the first time since Harry Truman came through the city in 1948, a sitting President will be making a stop in Superior Wednesday. UW-Superior’s Yellowjacket Union is undergoing a transformation as President Biden, along with First Lady Jill Biden, will speak to an invite-only crowd at Shippar Family Atrium, focusing on the infrastructure bill that passed…

Bob Tavani House Receives Grant to Expand Services

March 1, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – An organization that helps homeless people recovering from acute medical conditions in the Twin Ports is planning on how it can sustain and expand its services in the future. Bob Tavani House, located next to First Covenant Church in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, has been around since 2018. They converted the church’s old parsonage into a space where…

CHUM Recieves $12,000 Donation from Essentia to Kick Off Minnesota FoodShare Month

March 1, 2022

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, MN – To kick off Minnesota FoodShare month, CHUM Foodshelf received a big donation from a community partner. Essentia Health made a $12,000 cash donation to CHUM. The money comes from a percentage of the hospital’s operating costs with the goal of it going into community health programs to prevent illnesses and health issues. In this case, CHUM will…

Justices Weigh if Trafficking Defense Applies to Homicide

March 1, 2022

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court is grappling with whether to allow a woman accused of killing a man to argue at trial that the homicide was justified because she was a sex trafficking victim. The case could help define how far immunity extends for trafficking victims across the country. Prosecutors allege Chrystul Kizer shot Randall Volar in…

Thousands Evacuate in Worst Australian Floods in a Decade

March 1, 2022

The Associated Press,

(Queensland Fire and Emergency Services via AP) BRISBANE, Australia (AP) – Tens of thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes and hundreds of thousands more have been told to prepare to flee as parts of Australia’s southeast coast are inundated by the worst flooding in more than a decade. The flooding has claimed at least 10 lives….

Coffee Conversation: PAVSA’s Bonspiel and Beverages Fundraiser at Wild State Cider

March 1, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- PAVSA Executive Director talks this week’s Bonspiel and Beverages Fundraiser. Stop by for some cider and watch 8 teams made up of experienced and new players enjoy a laid-back curling tournament at Wild State Cider Friday. Entry fees, as well as sales of cider proceeds, will go towards PAVSA. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News…

Russia Kills 5 in Attack on Kyiv TV Tower

March 1, 2022

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky) (AP) – Ukrainian officials say Russian forces have fired at the Kyiv TV tower and Ukraine’s main Holocaust memorial, among other civilian sites. Ukraine’s State Service for Emergency Situations said the strikes on the TV tower Tuesday killed five people and left five more wounded. The head of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office said on Facebook that…

Flowering Medical Marijuana Now Available in Minnesota

March 1, 2022

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesotans who use medical marijuana now have a new way of consuming cannabis. Starting Tuesday, everyone who is registered for medical marijuana can apply to get it in its purest form, dried flower. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, more than 30,000 people in the state are in the medical marijuana program. So far,…

Scientists Take Rare Look Under Great Lakes’ Frozen Surfaces

March 1, 2022

The Associated Press,

STANDISH, Mich. (AP) – Scientists have fanned out across the Great Lakes’ frozen surfaces to learn what happens underwater during winter. U.S. and Canadian teams have visited all five lakes in recent weeks. They’ve drilled into the ice to take samples and gather data. Researchers have long done such fieldwork at other times of the year, assuming not much is…

Mayor Larson Changes Tune, Will Light Lift Bridge Through Sunday in Support of Ukraine

March 1, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Yesterday, Mayor Larson doubled down on her decision to not light the iconic Aerial Lift Bridge in support of Ukraine. Today, she seems to have had a change of heart. On Tuesday morning, Mayor Larson released yet another statement on lighting Duluth landmarks. The full statement reads: Good Morning, Sometimes you make a decision based on important…

Douglas County Courthouse Shines For Ukraine; Duluth Mayor Doubles Down, Won’t Light Lift Bridge

February 28, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH-SUPERIOR — Support for Ukraine shined blue and yellow Monday night outside the Douglas County Courthouse in Superior following other city, county and state buildings glowing for Ukraine in recent days across the country, but not necessarily in the Northland. Douglas County Courthouse lights up for Ukraine Monday evening. One of those examples is Duluth’s most iconic structure, the Aerial…

Noah Hobbs Returns To Duluth City Council

February 28, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former Duluth city councilor Noah Hobbs is headed back to the council. Hobbs was voted in Monday night by fellow councilors to serve the remaining two years of Derek Medved’s term. Medved recently resigned from the council to focus on his growing business. Hobbs beat out more than 20 candidates who applied for the job. Categories: Minnesota,…

Veteran Community Upset Over Increasing Fees For Duluth Memorial Day Parade

February 28, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — Some veterans and community members are concerned that they are losing some city funding for the annual Memorial Day parade. Organizers say the city of Duluth used to cover the costs of the Memorial Day parade for free. Then from 2008 on, there was a “gentleman’s agreement” that the vets would pay $400 for it every year….

Food Farm Ready for 2022 Farming Season

February 28, 2022

Ken Slama,

WRENSHALL, MN – It is about to get busy again at Food Farm, the Community Supported Agriculture farm over in Wrenshall this week as they prepare to start another growing season. The first seeds will be planted on Wednesday that begin the 2022 growing season. The farm puts out 225 boxes of vegetables per week to share members for 18…

Duluth Homeowner Creates Snow Sculpture To Support Ukraine

February 28, 2022

Marcus Asmus,

DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth homeowner along 21st Avenue East is showing his support for Ukraine through a snow sculpture on his front yard. Harry Welty has been making snow sculptures for more than 30 years and first made this King Kong vs Godzilla sculpture as an ironic 2022 vs 2021 comment. However, in his hopes for a great new…

Chum In Need Of Donations For Minnesota FoodShare

February 28, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota’s March FoodShare Month has kicked off, and local food shelves like chum are hoping for — and in need of — a lot of donations to get them through the coming months. Officials with CHUM Food Shelf said they hope to surpass the record of $220,000 and 56,000 pounds of food gathered last year. But since the…

How Superior-Grown Produce Is Teaching Job Skills To Adults With Disabilities

February 28, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Next time you’re in the grocery store, check out the produce section and see if you spot some vegetables with the “Bay Produce” stickers on them. It turns out, there’s a whole mission behind those vegetables that is helping adults with disabilities learn job skills. Bay Produce in Superior is part of the Challenge Center, which supports…

Enjoying the Day Out at Hartley

February 28, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – With relatively warmer temps Monday, some people decided that it was a perfect time to head outdoors. At Hartley Nature Center, the trails were busy with those out walking, biking, and skiing. With the streets still getting cleaned up from last week’s storm, conditions on the trail were much more inviting for those looking to get out…

President Biden to Speak at UWS on Wednesday

February 28, 2022

Site Staff, The Associated Press,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – On Wednesday, the President and the First Lady will travel to Superior to discuss how the $1 trillion infrastructure law will improve the State’s roads and bridges, among other things, and create jobs. This planned stop comes the day after delivering his State of the Union speech in Washington. The UW-Superior website says the President will speak…

Suspect Sought in Bank Robbery at National Bank of Commerce in Downtown Duluth

February 28, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police are investigating an alleged bank robbery at the National Bank of Commerce on West Superior Street Monday afternoon. According to police, officers were dispatched to the bank around 3:30 p.m. for a call of a robbery. Police at the scene spoke with a bank employee who said a man entered the bank and demanded money…

City of Duluth Provides Information on Lighting Policy for Duluth Landmarks

February 28, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Monday afternoon, the City of Duluth provided a statement on the lighting policy for Duluth landmarks, particularly the iconic Lift Bridge after FOX 21’s stories Friday and over the weekend involving growing requests to light the bridge for Ukraine. The full statement can be read below: In response to recent requests regarding lighting of the Aerial…

One Injured in Tuesday Morning Garage Fire

February 28, 2022

Site Staff,

LEADING TOWNSHIP, Minn. – One person was transported to a Duluth area hospital for burns and smoke inhalation after a Tuesday morning garage fire in Leading Township. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, first responders were dispatched to the 4500 block of Autio Road in Leading Township located Northeast of the City of Orr. Authorities say the property…

City Crews Responding to Water Main Break in Duluth Heights Neighborhood

February 28, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Duluth Heights neighborhood. The break was reported Monday morning and is located on the 3800 block of Chambersburg Avenue. City officials say water has been turned off between Chambersburg Avenue from the intersection of Anderson Road and Chambersburg Avenue North. This shut-off…

Portion of 21st Avenue East to Close Due to Sewer Repair

February 28, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth announced Monday afternoon that a portion of 21st Avenue East will close for two weeks beginning Tuesday, March 1. The reason for the closure is due to a needed repair to a storm sewer pipe. City officials say a hole was recently found in a section of the sewer pipe during a routine…

Vision Northland Project Reaches New Milestone

February 28, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Vision Northland Project reached a new milestone this week, bringing it one step closer to completion. In a Monday press release, Essentia Health officials announced the new hospital tower and attached clinic are now fully enclosed from outside elements. “This brings us one step closer to being able to bring our state-of-the-art equipment into the building,…

Minnesota Already-Huge Budget Surplus Grows to $9.25 Billion

February 28, 2022

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s already-huge budget surplus has become even more enormous, growing to a projected $9.25 billion, the Walz administration announced Monday. The updated forecast was $1.5 billion more than the whopping $7.7 billion surplus that Minnesota Management and Budget projected in December for the current two-year budget period. The budget agency cited higher incomes, consumer spending,…

Ukraine Seeks To Join EU as Round of Talks With Russia Ends

February 28, 2022

The Associated Press,

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – A top adviser to Ukraine’s president says the first round of talks with Russia about ending the fighting in Ukraine has concluded, and more talks could happen soon. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s president has signed an application for his country to join the European Union, in a bid to solidify its bond with the West. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has…

$50,000 Powerball Win in Biwabik

February 28, 2022

Site Staff,

(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) BIWABIK, Minn. – Someone in Biwabik became $50,000 richer over the weekend. According to the Minnesota Lottery, the winning ticket was purchased at Edwards North Country in Biwabik. The ticket matched four of the first five numbers drawn and the Powerball, just one number away from the $65 million jackpot. According to a Monday press release, Unless…

Target Seeks To Entice Workers With Pay of up to $24 an Hour

February 28, 2022

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) – Workers at Target stores and distribution centers in places like New York, where competition for finding and hiring staff is the fiercest, could see starting wages as high as $24 an hour this year. The Minneapolis-based discount retailer said Monday that it will adopt minimum wages that range from $15 to $24 an hour, with the…

Mayor Not Lighting Duluth Lift Bridge For Ukraine Adds To List Of Other Rejections

Mayor Emily Larson stopped taking community requests to light the Lift Bridge colors for causes after installing a $150,000 LED colored lighting system on bridge.

February 27, 2022

Natalie Noury, Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — From London to Milwaukee, to Minneapolis — structures are being lit blue and yellow in support of Ukraine. But in Duluth, its most iconic structure, the Aerial Lift Bridge, is not. Mayor Emily Larson is instead sticking with the usual lighting of the less-visible Enger Tower, which went blue and yellow over the weekend after community requests…

Salvation Army Among Those In Need Through March FoodShare Campaign

February 27, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Starting Monday, the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign begins for food shelves across Minnesota. And for the Salvation Army in Duluth, the donations couldn’t come any sooner. Through April 10, people are urged to donate non-perishable food and even cash so they can buy more food at a lower price from area food banks. The Salvation Army says…

Chester Bowl Receives Grant from Bernick Family Foundation

February 27, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Chester Bowl was scheduled to have their Ray E. Wick race Sunday, but it was put on hold due to chair lift complications. Though the race was cancelled, the hill still had a positive day as they were the recipient of the Bernick Family Foundation’s Grant of $25,000 dollars. The foundation felt Chester Bowl was the perfect…

Downtown Updates Helping the Bar Scene

February 27, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Covid shutdowns and precautions made downtown Duluth much quieter for a time, with fewer people hitting the bar scene at night, but now the area is coming alive once again. This past year, the downtown area has seen the return of the Black Water Lounge, and live performances at the Norshor Theater, along with Zeitgeist reopening and…

Duluthian Born And Raised In Russia: ‘I Am Ashamed And Outraged’

February 27, 2022

Dan Hanger,

Irina Haller DULUTH, Minn. – As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, we’re getting a unique perspective from a Duluth woman, Irina Haller, who was born and raised in Russia and moved to Duluth in 1995 at the age of 29. In a statement to FOX 21, Haller says: “I am shocked, crushed and in disbelief. I have no words, but…

Wisconsin Prisons To Allow In-Person Visits Again

February 27, 2022

Dan Hanger,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin prisons will allow in-person visits again beginning next week as COVID-19 cases continue to decline. Department of Corrections officials said Friday that they will reopen their facilities to visitors starting Tuesday. The prison system initially closed its doors to visitors in March 2020 as the pandemic was taking hold. The DOC reopened to visits in…

Sentence, State Trial Loom For Ex-Cops In Floyd’s Killing

February 27, 2022

Dan Hanger,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Three former Minneapolis police officers convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights now face federal sentences that one expert says could range from less than five years in prison to as much as the 25 years prosecutors are seeking for Derek Chauvin. A comprehensive process to determine how that plays out could take months. Meanwhile, the officers…

Minnesota House Democrats Propose Summertime Gas Tax Holiday

February 27, 2022

Dan Hanger,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Several Democrats in the Minnesota House have proposed a gasoline tax holiday from Memorial Day until Labor Day to help lessen the burden of rising gas prices on motorists. Rep. Stephenson, of Coon Rapids, said the proposal is an effort to combat rising inflation. GOP Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller, of Winona, said the proposal is an…

Duluth Mayor To Light Enger Tower For Ukraine After Community Requests; Superior Mayor Releases Statement

Larson has no plans to light the iconic Lift Bridge blue and yellow.

February 26, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — One day after Mayor Emily Larson said she had no plans to light any buildings in support of Ukraine like other cities and states were doing across the country, Larson announced on Twitter Saturday that Enger Tower will be lit blue and yellow for the remainder of the weekend. Chicago City Hall building lit yellow and blue…

48th Annual Birkebeiner Makes a Strong Return

February 26, 2022

Natalie Noury,

HAYWARD, Wis. — Nordic skiers from all over the country returned in person this year for the 48th annual Birkebeiner, and as they came down Main Street they were greeted by thousands of fans cheering them across the finish line. The Birkie is the longest Nordic race in America at 55 kilometers over 30 miles starting in cable Wisconsin and…

AFSCME Union Workers Rally at Duluth City Hall Amid Contract Negotiations

They say they want a fair and equitable contract agreement and for the city to drop what they call harmful healthcare proposals that would increase costs for workers.

February 26, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Union workers from Duluth’s AFSCME local 66 gathered on at City Hall Saturday to rally for a fair contract agreement with the city. About 300 street maintenance, librarians, and other city workers gathered to call on the administration to remember how AFSCME, they said, experienced 50 layoffs, wage freezes, and agreed to take 18 unpaid days off during…

Northland Boy Scouts Test Outdoor Skills with Beargrease Derby

13 troops reenacted the John Beargrease Sled Dog Race.

February 26, 2022

Arman Rahman,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Boy Scout troops throughout the Northland put their winter outdoor skills to the test by mirroring a legendary winter outdoorsman John Beargrease. 13 troops reenacted the John Beargrease Sled Dog Race. With 4 to 8 scouts acting as the dog teams, they mushed through about a mile loop at the Cloquet Forestry Center with stations named after cities…

2022 Women’s Expo Brings Hundreds to the DECC

Vendors there say it's extra special to connect with women from the Twin Ports while sharing their products.

February 26, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Thousands gathered at the DECC throughout the day Saturday for Duluth’s annual Women’s Expo. Upward of hundreds of vendors shared their products, everything from décor to apparel, to soaps and candles. There were also seminars focusing on wellness skills, landscaping, and even kickboxing. Vendors there say it’s extra special to connect with women from the Twin Ports while…

Proctor/Hermantown Girls Hockey Falls to Warroad in Class A Championship Game

Nya Sieger scored the lone goal for the Mirage as they end their season with a runner-up finish in Class A with a final record of 19-8-1.

February 26, 2022

Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn – The Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team would score the first goal of the game, but Warroad erupted in the second period with four goals as the Warriors win it 6-1 Saturday afternoon in the Class A state championship at the Xcel Energy Center. Nya Sieger scored the lone goal for the Mirage as they end their season…

Minnesota House Democrats Propose Summertime Gas Tax Holiday

February 26, 2022

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Several Democrats in the Minnesota House have proposed a gasoline tax holiday from Memorial Day until Labor Day to help lessen the burden of rising gas prices on motorists. Rep. Stephenson, of Coon Rapids, said the proposal is an effort to combat rising inflation. GOP Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller, of Winona, said the…

Duluth Police: 20-Year-Old Arrested in Alleged Baseball Bat Assault in Central Hillside Friday

Investigators learned someone living at one of the apartments allegedly assaulted a resident of another apartment with a baseball bat.

February 26, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- A 20-year-old man is in jail after an assault with a baseball bat occurred in Duluth’s Central Hillside neighborhood Friday. According to a spokesperson with the Duluth Police Department, at 3:15 p.m. Friday officers responded to an assault at an address in the 300 Block of North 2nd Avenue East. Investigators learned someone living at one of the…

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Sukhonos stays in contact with his family on a daily basis and wishes he could go back to his homecountry, even in the middle of a violent war.

Mayor Emily Larson stopped taking community requests to light the Lift Bridge colors for causes after installing a $150,000 LED colored lighting system on bridge.

Larson has no plans to light the iconic Lift Bridge blue and yellow.

They say they want a fair and equitable contract agreement and for the city to drop what they call harmful healthcare proposals that would increase costs for workers.

13 troops reenacted the John Beargrease Sled Dog Race.

Vendors there say it's extra special to connect with women from the Twin Ports while sharing their products.

Nya Sieger scored the lone goal for the Mirage as they end their season with a runner-up finish in Class A with a final record of 19-8-1.

Investigators learned someone living at one of the apartments allegedly assaulted a resident of another apartment with a baseball bat.

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