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Temporary Heating Fix at St. Regis Apts. Doesn’t Mean Tenants Can Return Yet

Management says they got the furnace running for now while continuing help tenants find somewhere new to live.

November 2, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Representatives for the St. Regis Apartments in Downtown Duluth tells us they’ve temporarily fixed the heating system there after nearly a dozen families were forced to leave when it broke down in October. Owner Eric Ringsred, also prior owner of the former Kozy Building, submitted plans to replace everything with a new system, but recently found out the…

Iron River Businesses Make Most Out of Unprecedented 2020 Tourism Season

November 1, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

IRON RIVER, Wis.– As the 2020 tourism season comes to a close, it’s certainly been an unpredictable year for businesses around the Northland. Over in northwestern Wisconsin, some businesses have been making the most out of a tough situation. Iron River businesses have had to navigate through a tourism season unlike any other due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Jim’s Meat…

Lot Where Historic Synagogue Burned to Become Parking Lot

November 1, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– It’s been a little more than a year since a historic downtown Duluth synagogue burned to the ground. The fire last September displaced a congregation that’s been around for 118 years at the Adas Israel Synagogue on the corner of 3rd Street and 3rd Avenue East. Last week, nearby St. Ann’s residence purchased the lot for just under…

Vikings-Packers “Border Battle” Continues Through Twin Ports

November 1, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– It’s one of the most important weekends here in the Twin Ports. The border battle between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers and fans of both teams were ready for game day. The Caddy Shack Bar in Duluth’s Lincoln Park district had a steady flow of customers who came to watch the game. Vikings fans were just…

Two People Suffer Burns, Businesses Damaged by Downtown Hibbing Fire

November 1, 2020

Alexandra Burnley,

Courtesy Northland FireWire HIBBING, Minn. — A fire broke out in a downtown building in Hibbing on Sunday morning, according to the Northland FireWire. It was called in just after 9:30 a.m. on the 400-block of East Howard Street. A man and woman are being treated for burns. They were taken to a hospital in Hibbing, then brought to the…

Condemned Kozy Building Starts on Fire — Again

The cause of the fire remained under investigation Sunday.

November 1, 2020

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — The condemned Kozy building in downtown Duluth went up in flames again Sunday. The Duluth Fire Department got the call for a structure fire around 9:50 a.m. at 129 East 1st Street. When crews arrived, thick smoke was coming from the second floor of the building. Fire crews on scene Sunday morning after fire broke out at…

DFL Leaders Urge Early Voting at Enger Park

November 1, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– Over 25,000 Duluthians have already voted early. With 600 casting ballots just yesterday, state and local officials on Saturday encouraged people to get out to the polls. DFL leaders and candidates met supporters at Enger Park Saturday morning to go over different ways to people can vote. They say with Tuesday so close, early voters should drop off…

Denfeld Halloween Favorite Becomes Disneyland for a Night

November 1, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– One Duluth house has been a must stop in the Denfeld area on Halloween every year. This year, that tradition continued in a magical way. Going with a Disney theme this year, the house welcomed trick or treaters on Halloween night featured an appearance from the big man or rodent himself, Mickey Mouse. Besides passing out candy, Mickey…

‘Scareway to Fairway’ Event Offers Distant Way to Trick or Treat

October 31, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– While golfing conditions might not be the best here this time of year, one golf course in Duluth’s Pike Lake Neighborhood was still busy with a new Halloween twist. In Pike Lake, organizers have a new and interesting idea planned for Halloween. And yes, it includes the golf carts. Put away the putters and get out the treat…

First Trunk-Or-Treat Held in Canal Park

October 31, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– Trick or treating may look a bit different this year due to the pandemic but there are still some ways kids are able to get their hands on some candy. Neighborhood Youth Services hosted their first ever trunk-or-treat event down in Canal Park. Organizations and community members popped open their trunks to give kids some sweets. Masks needed…

Fitger’s Celebrates Halloween with Socially Distant Storytelling, Candy

Only a few people at a time were allowed into the courtyard, masks were required and individual bags of candy were handed out.

October 31, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Fitger’s Complex in Duluth also got in the Halloween spirit, hosting a socially distant event in their courtyard, decked out all spooky. Individual bags of candy were handed out, and a kids could listen into a Halloween story being read. Only a few people at a time were allowed into the courtyard, masks were required and individual bags…

Bong Center Adds New Exhibits, Events

October 30, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

SUPERIOR, Wis.– After months on no indoor events, the Bong Center in Superior is announcing plans for future events. The center added a couple new World War II mini-exhibits on trench art and stories from a woman who was in a prison camp in Europe during the conflict. Museum guests can still hear stories from veterans over Zoom. Along with…

Piedmont Elementary Launches Weather Balloon

October 30, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– The Northland weather is always unpredictable but one group of elementary students had a pretty cool way to try and make sense of the conditions. With the help of St. Louis County, Essentia Health, and others, students at Piedmont Elementary got to spend their Friday researching from the sky. Piedmont students launched a weather balloon into the air…

Drive-In Movie Caps Off Superior Spooktacular

October 30, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

SUPERIOR, Wis.– As people around the Northland are getting ready to celebrate Halloween, tonight they got to enjoy a Spooktacular tradition. The Superior Spooktacular continued with a drive-in movie. With a limit of 45 spaces, vehicles pulled up to watch Hocus Pocus. Concessions were being served at World of Wheels. Organizers say it’s still a great way to get stay…

COVID-19 Won’t Stop Glensheen’s ‘Spirt of the Lights’ Experience

The display started over at Park Point Resident Marcia Hale's home where they shined for more than 20 years in her backyard.

October 30, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – COVID-19 isn’t stopping Glensheen’s “Spirit of the Lights” display from coming back for a second year. The display started over at Park Point Resident Marcia Hale’s home where they shined for more than 20 years in her backyard. Due to COVID, they won’t be able to give out cookies and cider like last year, but those at…

Doctors Warn Against Trick-Or-Treating

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention considers trick-or-treating a higher risk activity warning it should be avoided to prevent the spread of the virus.

October 30, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Halloween is just around the corner and it certainly will look much different this year due to COVID-19. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention considers trick-or-treating a higher risk activity warning it should be avoided to prevent the spread of the virus. Normally Halloween eager kids go up and down Tower Avenue in Superior with costumes…

Deer Season License Purchases Higher than Last Year

Youth season numbers are up 11 percent and early firearm sales are up 19 percent so far compared to last year.

October 30, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Minnesota’s deer hunting season opener is about one week away and the Department of Natural Resources says early license purchases are higher than last year. Youth season numbers are up 11 percent and early firearm sales are up 19 percent so far compared to last year. The DNR says hunting is generally considered a COVID-safe activity but…

Hi Banks Resort Getting Ready for Ice Fishing Season

Just this week, some ice was spotted on Fish Lake in Duluth near Hi Banks Resort.

October 30, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – As the weather is finally getting colder, Hi Banks Resort in Duluth is getting ready for the ice fishing season. Just this week, some ice was spotted on Fish Lake in Duluth where Hi Banks is located. Owner Tim Wagner who’s owned Hi Banks for 18 years says it’ll still be a while with less windy and…

Mesabi Preschool Academy Collects Items for Food Shelf

In the past years, the preschool has donated about 80 to 100 pounds to the food shelf on Halloween.

October 30, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – About a dozen spooky preschoolers went trick-or-treating in downtown Duluth for a good cause. Students with the Mesabi Preschool Academy walked around the fifth floor of the Tech Village on Superior Street collecting non-perishable food items. Those items will all be donated to the Proctor Food Shelf. Staff with the academy say, the kids are excited about…

Dressed-Up Pets: Canal Bark Hosts Costume Contest

Dogs throughout the Northland are encouraged to dress up and celebrate the Halloween festivities for Canal Bark's pet costume contest.

October 30, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – Dogs throughout the Northland are encouraged to dress up and celebrate the Halloween festivities for Canal Bark’s pet costume contest. If you have a dog, take pictures of your pet in a fall October Halloween costume and put them on Canal Bark’s Facebook or send them via Instagram. “It’s a really awesome stress reliever for us,” said…

Superior Street Reconstruction Project to Continue Into Next Year

Phase Three of the Superior Street Reconstruction Project will now be continuing next year after it was expected to be completed this fall.

October 30, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – Phase Three of the Superior Street Reconstruction Project will now be continuing next year after it was expected to be completed this fall. Phase three consists of the three-block section from Lake Avenue to Third Avenue West, which includes a new street, underground utilities, sidewalks and lighting. With the winter looming, temporary asphalt will be put on…

Get Your Ballot Counted: Appeals Court Rules Mail-In Ballots Arriving After Election Day Could Be Invalidated

The Minnesota Secretary of State says it's too late to mail in your ballot if you want to make sure your vote counts. After an appeals court ruling that says mail-in ballots arriving after election day could be invalidated, local election judges are scrambling making sure voters know these new rules.

October 30, 2020

Jane Kim,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – The Minnesota Secretary of State says it’s too late to mail in your ballot if you want to make sure your vote counts. After an appeals court ruling that says mail-in ballots arriving after election day could be invalidated, local election judges are scrambling making sure voters know these new rules. Leaders from the City of…

Duluth School District Extends Hybrid, Distance Learning Through End of Year

October 30, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School District announced on Friday that Duluth Public Schools will continue with the current learning models through the end of December. Currently, elementary schools are in a hybrid learning model while secondary and middle schools are in a distance learning model. In a recent press release, the district said the decision was made due to…

Minnesota Virus Cases, Hospitalizations at Single-Day Record

October 30, 2020

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials Friday reported a single-day high of 3,165 new coronavirus infections, with 18 deaths. The state also reported 738 hospitalizations, another single-day high, with 176 people in intensive care. States around the country are struggling with rising cases of the coronavirus. Despite the rising hospitalizations, Dr. Rahul Koranne of the Minnesota Hospital Association told the…

St. Ann’s Purchases Lot of Former Adas Israel Synagogue

October 30, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Ann’s Residence has purchased the lot of the former Adas Israel Synagogue according to St. Ann’s Executive Director Scott Johnson. The historic building located on the corner of 3rd Street and 3rd Avenue East was the oldest Jewish Orthodox congregation in Duluth. The building burned down in a fire last September. Johnson says St. Ann’s plans…

Midday Update 10-30-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, Oct. 30, 2020

October 30, 2020

Site Staff,

Join FOX 21’s Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Oct. 30, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, October 30

October 30, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 145,465 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 18 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,437 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,803,338 tests have been completed to date. There are 125,052 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 10,119 patients have required hospitalization…

U.S. Steel ‘Evaluating Potential Restart of Keetac’ by End of Year

October 30, 2020

Site Staff,

KEEWATIN, Minn. – U.S. Steel says they are “evaluating a potential restart of Keetac by year-end.” The site has sat idle since May of this year due to the coronavirus pandemic leaving over 300 workers still without a job. “We continue to evaluate the timing around a potential restart of Keetac. Seasonality is a part of that decision process,” a…

Walmart Removes Guns, Ammunition on Display at U.S. Stores

October 30, 2020

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart says it has removed ammunition and firearms from displays at its U.S. stores, citing “civil unrest” in some areas. The nation’s largest retailer, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, sells firearms in about half of its 4,700 stores. “We have seen some isolated civil unrest and as we have done on several occasions over the last few…

Illinois Judge to Rule on Rittenhouse Extradition to Kenosha

October 30, 2020

The Associated Press,

CHICAGO (AP) — The mother of a 17-year-old accused of killing two demonstrators in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is among those slated to testify at a hearing in Illinois to decide if her son should be extradited across the border to stand trial on homicide charges. During Friday’s hearing, Kyle Rittenhouse’s lawyers also planned to call an expert on self-defense and former…

Morning Update 10-30-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, Oct. 30, 2020

October 30, 2020

Site Staff,

Join FOX 21’s Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Oct. 30, 2020. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Minnesota SOS: Too Late to Mail Ballots — but Not to Vote

If you still have an absentee ballot at home you must drop it off by hand to an election office or official drop box

October 30, 2020

The Associated Press, Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s secretary of state said Thursday it’s too late for voters to mail back their absentee ballots if they want to make sure their votes count after an appeals court ruling indicated that mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day are at risk of being invalidated. A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled…

Elks Lodge Makes Donation for Socktoberfest

October 29, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

SUPERIOR, Wis.– With the winter months getting closer, one Superior organization is offering their support to help people stay warm. The Superior Elks Lodge 403 donated over $1,700 dollars to Socktoberfest of Superior. That money will go towards getting more socks for those in need. After already clearing their yearly goal of collecting 1,000 pairs of socks, organizers say it…

Youth In Action Hosts Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Get your decorating skills ready! Youth in Action is hosting a pumpkin decorating contest, which lasts till Halloween.

October 29, 2020

Jane Kim,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – Get your decorating skills ready! Youth in Action is hosting a pumpkin decorating contest, which lasts till Halloween. Typically, the organization does a kind of Halloween party at a community center or partners with schools, but this year, because of COVID, the staff decided to do something that is both safe and friendly for all ages….

Senators Smith, Klobuchar Campaign at UMD as Election Day Approaches

October 29, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– As Election Day draws near the two presidential candidates aren’t the only ones out on the trail looking to rally voters ahead of Tuesday’s election. Minnesota’s two Democratic senators were out in Duluth hoping to energize their base today. With 1.5 million votes already cast for the 2020 election in Minnesota, Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar were…

You Can “Spoil” Your Mailed Ballot And Vote In-Person If You’re Worried It Won’t Make It In Time

October 29, 2020

Alexandra Burnley,

MINNESOTA — With the latest court ruling that Minnesota absentee ballots that are mailed in will not be accepted past 8 p.m. on November 3rd, voters who have already dropped their ballots in the mailbox may worry that it won’t arrive in time to be counted. However, there is a way to find out if your ballot has been counted….

Two Harbors High School To Distance Learning for 2 Weeks

October 29, 2020

KQDS Staff,

TWO HARBORS, Min.. – A rise in COVID-19 cases in Lake County is forcing students at the Two Harbors High School to move to full distance learning for two weeks starting Monday, Nov. 2. Lunches can still be picked up at the school between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., according to a post on the Lake Superior School District’s Facebook…

Superior Homes Turn Spooky For Halloween

October 29, 2020

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR – The city of Superior is showing signs of horror throughout the community these days with homes turning into haunted houses. Some of the decorated homes are very elaborate and part of a “Haunt Your House” contest with Superior Spooktacular. You can check out the entries on Facebook. The entry with the most “likes” will win People’s Choice. Below…

Animal Allies Stresses Importance of Microchipping Your Pet at Free Event

Staff at Animal Allies say if you still need to microchip your pet, give them a call and set up an appointment at their clinic.

October 29, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn- Another free opportunity to get your pet microchipped was hosted by Animal Allies Thursday outside the Damiano Center in Duluth. Animal experts say no matter how cold it may be for you, your pet may still try to get out and the microchip is the number one way to locate them quickly. “All times of year animals they…

Rambler Food Truck Helps Life House Collect Winter Supply Donations

The food truck gave free food to anyone who donated coats, socks, hats, gloves, or toiletries like toothpaste, body wash, or deodorant.

October 29, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- On the last day of their season, the Northland’s Rambler Food Truck, decided to lend a hand to a local winter supply drive. The food truck parked outside of Life House in Downtown Duluth, giving free food to anyone who donates coats, socks, hats, gloves, or toiletries like toothpaste, body wash, or deodorant. Rambler staff say before they…

Record-Breaking Growth in COVID-19 Cases Causing Concern in Northland

St. Louis County Health Officials said in the last two months, half of the county's coronavirus cases have been a result of community spread.

October 29, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- As the state of Minnesota reported their highest daily COVID-19 case amount since the pandemic began City of Duluth officials, St. Louis County Public Health, School leaders and top doctors from St. Luke’s and Essentia say that upward trend is visible in the Twin Ports as well. Since Wednesday, St. Louis County is reporting a record jump of…

Court of Appeals Rules Minnesota Absentee Ballots Must be Received by 8 p.m. on Election Day

October 29, 2020

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) -The Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled that absentee ballots in Minnesota must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day in order to be counted. This means election workers will not be able to count ballots that are received after Election Day. Instead, they’ll be forced to set aside those ballots in case a court later allows…

Itasca County Sees 86 New COVID-19 Cases In 1 Week

October 29, 2020

Brett Scott,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – As of Thursday, Oct. 29, 86 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Itasca County in the past seven days, bringing the county total to 794. Currently, nine Itasca County residents are hospitalized from the disease, with two in the ICU. There has been a total of 17 deaths in the county since the beginning of…

Hermantown and Proctor Prepare for Election Day

Election day is just five days away, and cities throughout the country are preparing for the upcoming day.

October 29, 2020

Jane Kim,

NORTHLAND – Election day is just five days away, and cities throughout the country are preparing for the upcoming day. Hermantown and Proctor are both approaching November 3rd in a careful and thoughtful manner when it comes to making sure voters are safe. In Hermantown, there will be screen shields for election judges between them and the voters. Hand sanitizer…

Wisconsin to Open 71 More Free COVID-19 Testing Sites

October 29, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin will open scores of additional COVID-19 testing sites to help deal with the state’s surge in coronavirus cases. Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday that the state’s health department will open 71 more community testing sites and operate them through Dec. 10 using federal coronavirus relief dollars. Wisconsin National Guard troops will staff the sites and…

Minnesota Reports Record-High 2,800 New Virus Cases

October 29, 2020

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Health reported 2,872 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the most reported in a single day since the pandemic began. The state’s health department also reported 32 deaths, three shy of the highest reported in a day, and the second time this month single-day deaths climbed over 30. Minnesota’s totals now stand at 142,311…

Biden to Campaign in St. Paul, Trump Rally Moves to Dodge Center

October 29, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Both presidential candidates will campaign in Minnesota on Friday, just four days before Election Day. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has scheduled a drive-in campaign event in St. Paul at 3:45 p.m. The Biden campaign hasn’t answered questions about the event’s exact location. President Donald Trump has moved his early evening rally to McNeilus Steel in Dodge Center, according…

DTA to Offer Free Rides on Election Day

October 29, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Transit Authority announced on Thursday that it will be offering free rides to the public on Tuesday, November 3 for election day. The DTA says no fares will be required throughout the service day and passengers will be able to take advantage of the free service to and from any destination in the system. “We…

Trump Officials End Gray Wolf Protections Across Most of US

October 29, 2020

The Associated Press,

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — The Trump administration has removed gray wolves in most of the U.S. from the endangered species list. Thursday’s action ends longstanding federal safeguards for the predators in the Lower 48 states, except for a small population of Mexican gray wolves in the Southwest. The announcement just days ahead of the election could allow the hunting of…

Midday Update 10-29-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020

October 29, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update