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Fire Crews Respond to Small Fire at Edgewater Hotel Sunday Morning

June 29, 2020

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Fire crews from Duluth’s UMD, Lakeside, Woodland, and Downtown fire stations responded to reports of a small fire around 9:26 a.m. Sunday at the Edgewater Hotel on London Road. The Duluth Fire Department says when crews arrived on the scene an on-site manager said there was smoke coming out of a guest room on the east side…

Superior Garage Destroyed in Sunday Night Fire

June 29, 2020

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Fire Department says a garage in Superior was destroyed in a fire Sunday night. Fire crews responded to the fire around 8:30 p.m. Sunday. The fire department says the garage was already “well involved in fire” when crews arrived on the scene. The fire was quickly put out, however, the structure was destroyed with no…

Health Care Workers Forced to Reuse Masks Due to Shortage

June 29, 2020

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — 3M Co. says global demand for N95 masks continues to far exceed supply. The Maplewood-based conglomerate corporation says it has doubled the production of N95 masks this year. But, with too few N95 respirators to go around, nurses and other health care workers are being forced to reuse the masks even though the coronavirus can live on…

No Boat, No Problem! Friends Paddle Lake Superior in Blow-Up Pool

With snow shovels as ores and a backpack as an anchor, they set out on the choppy water.

June 28, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- While beaches were crowded with swimmers, one pair of friends enjoyed the water in another way. They used a kiddie pool not filled with water, but on the water, as a makeshift raft. The “Floaty Floatilla” event behind Fitger’s Complex was canceled due to choppy water, but that didn’t stop Bryce Kelly and Sean Daly from setting out…

Driver With Life-Threatening Injuries After Blatnik Bridge Rollover

June 28, 2020

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – A Saginaw woman is being treated for life-threatening injuries after rolling her vehicle off the end of the Blatnik Bridge. The accident happened around 1 a.m. Sunday just before the I-35 exit to Duluth from Superior. The Minnesota State Patrol said the 25-year-old woman who was driving somehow lost control before rolling down into the train yard below….

Saharan Dust Cloud Moves Through Midwest; Not Very Visible Through Minnesota Clouds

The cloud of dust from Africa creates vibrant sunsets and hazy skies, but cloudy skies keep Minnesotans from seeing it.

June 28, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- If you were hoping to catch a glimpse of a hazy sky or a vibrant sunset here in Minnesota Sunday or Monday, caused by the phenomenon known as the Saharan Dust Cloud, you may be out of luck due to our pesky clouds. The Saharan Dust Cloud is dust picked up by thunderstorms and winds in Africa’s Sahara…

Park Point Beaches Packed with Swimmers Despite Rip Current Warning, Choppy Water

Many spent the hot second week of summer on the shore or in the water, despite the Red Flag Warning

June 28, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Fire Department issued a red-flag warning on Park Point Beaches Sunday because of a high risk of Rip Currents. Despite this, many on the beaches said they felt safe as long as they were careful and didn’t swim out far from shore. Sunday’s cooler temperatures were a welcome feeling for many after a week of 70’s…

Redhead Mountain Bike Trail Opens in Chisholm

Redhead Mountain Bike Trail, located next to the Minnesota Discovery Center, opened to the public on June 12 and has already been packed with riders.

June 28, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

CHISHOLM, Minn. – It’s been a long time coming to get a mountain biking trail in Chisholm. “They started working on this last summer and got 15 miles down and now they’re here again working on the next 15 miles,” consultant Gary Sjoquist said. Redhead Mountain Bike Trail, located next to the Minnesota Discovery Center, opened to the public on…

Red-Flag Warning Issued For Park Point Beaches

June 28, 2020

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Fire Department has issued a red-flag warning on Park Point beaches because of a high risk for rip currents. The warning expires at 10 a.m. Monday. “Rip currents are life-threatening to anyone entering the water. Stay out of the water regardless of your swimming experience,” according to a news release from the fire department. There…

Suspect in Midway Road Hit and Run Turns Himself in to St. Louis County Authorities

June 28, 2020

Arman Rahman,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn.- The suspect in a hit and run on Midway Road Friday, which has left one victim in critical condition, has turned themselves into the St. Louis County Sheriff Department after authorities had asked for public assistance in locating the suspect. While investigating credible tips that the suspect’s vehicle was in the Alborn area, a 35-year-old man…

Liila Boutique in Lincoln Park Moves Store to Sidewalk

Store holds sidewalk sale to make up for not being able to open interior.

June 27, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Another local business in Lincoln Park is trying new ways to open back up while also following public health guidelines. Liila Boutique on West Superior Street has been bringing their store to the sidewalk the past few weekends. Since they’re located in the Duluth Folk School building which remains closed, they can’t open their doors to the public….

Zenith City Horror, Main Club in Superior Support Black Lives Matter with Twin Cities Supply Drive

Production company collected 4 carloads of items to send to communities in need.

June 27, 2020

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- To celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Zenith City Horror Production Company and the Main Club on Tower Avenue teamed up to send supplies to communities in the Twin Cities, and show support for the Black Lives Matter Movement. “Just like the Black Panthers did with the Queer community in ’69 at Stonewall, we think it’s important to stand together…

Abnormally Dry Conditions Causing Wildfire Concerns in Northeastern Minnesota

June is usually a wet summer month, but less rain than normal has caused potentially dangerous fire danger within the Superior National Forest and Boundary Waters.

June 27, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

COOK, Minn. – Conditions are dry across the Northland causing major concerns about potential wildfires in Northeastern Minnesota. June is usually a wet summer month, but less rain than normal has caused potentially dangerous fire danger within the Superior National Forest and Boundary Waters. People building campfires or burning in windy conditions need to use extreme caution. The forest service…

Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation Appoints an Interim President

President Holly Sampson has lead the foundation for 30 years and is officially retiring next week.

June 27, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation is welcoming an interim president until a replacement is found. Dave Montgomery, who serves on the organization’s Board of Trustees and is Chair of its investment committee, will take over for current President Holly Sampson. Sampson is officially retiring next week. Previously, Montgomery served as Chief Administrative Officer for the City…

YMCA Gives Thousands of Meals to Duluth Area Kids

Summer Food Service Program is available to everybody age 18 and younger

June 27, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Area Family YMCA is giving out meals to local kids over the summer. The Summer Food Service Program is available to everybody age 18 and younger. Meals include healthy items like sandwiches, yogurt, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Over the last few months, the YMCA has given out 9,000 meals. “A lot of families depend…

Socially Distanced Pop Up Play Goes to Portland Square

The staff brought fully-sanitized recreation equipment kits for families to check out.

June 27, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Parks and Recreation Department hosted their first pop-up-play of the year at Portland Square with some changes due to the pandemic. The staff brought fully-sanitized recreation equipment kits for families to check out. They also required temperature checks, a verbal health screen, and hand sanitizing before the equipment could be used. All this is to…

Second Minnesota Prison Inmate Dies After Testing Positive for COVID-19

June 27, 2020

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – State corrections officials say a second Minnesota prison inmate has died after testing positive for COVID-19. The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 71-year-old Leroy Wallace Bergstrom died at a hospital on Saturday. The department says Bergstrom tested positive for COVID-19 on June 10. An autopsy to determine the cause of death is pending. Bergstrom was…

FBI Investigates Apparent Noose Found in Minnesota Firefighter’s Locker

June 27, 2020

The Associated Press,

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) – The FBI is investigating after a piece of rope resembling a noose was found in a Black firefighter’s locker in the Minneapolis suburb of Bloomington. An FBI spokesman confirmed Saturday the bureau is investigating and said that the case is in its initial stages. Bloomington officials had asked the FBI to investigate. Officials say that the…

Update: 3 Dogs, 2 Cats Die in Superior Fire

June 27, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Three cats and two dogs died in a fire at a Superior home on Friday evening. The Superior Fire Department responded to the blaze 609 Grand Avenue just after 7:00 p.m. Fire crews arrived to heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear of the duplex. The fire was spreading to adjacent structures and firefighters worked to…

Northlanders Needed to Fill Boards and Commissions Seats

Looking for ways to get involved locally? Check out the City of Duluth's boards and commissions.

June 26, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – Looking for ways to get involved locally? Check out the City of Duluth’s boards and commissions. Right now, the city is in need to fill out some positions on their approximately 30 boards and commissions, which include everything from the African American Heritage Commission to the Spirit Mountain Task Force. “A lot of times, we have people…

Duluth-Based IKONICS Corporation Announces Employee Furloughs

June 26, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth-based IKONICS Corporation has announced it will furlough about 40 percent of its 81-employee workforce through the end of July. Furloughed employees will continue to receive benefits, but the company is suspending retirement plan contributions. The furloughs are designed to offset revenue lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. Glenn Sandgren, IKONICS CEO, released this statement in regard to…

Local Band Helps Raise Money for Ursa Minor After Fire

June 26, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– The band One Less Guest was going to perform tonight at Ursa Minor Brewing Friday night but when they heard the news of the fire this morning they found a way to help. The band reached out to other breweries in town and tonight they performed at Wild State Cider in Duluth to help raise money for Ursa…

Retiring Cloquet Fire Chief Honored For Over 30 Years of Service

June 26, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

CLOQUET, Minn.– Kevin Schroeder served the community for more than three decades and today the long time fire chief for the Cloquet Area Fire District received a nice send-off into his retirement. Schroeder’s been fighting fires since he was 17 years old. And his many years of service to his hometown were honored Friday afternoon. “He’s been a just such…

Superior Home Heavily Damaged in Fire

June 26, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A fire heavily damaged a Superior home on Friday evening. The Superior Fire Department responded to the blaze at 609 Grand Avenue just after 7:00 p.m. Fire crews arrived to heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear of the home. All occupants were reported out of the building. The Superior Fire Department is asking citizens to…

Duluth Receives Over $6.5 Million From CARES Act

June 26, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULTUH, Minn.– The city of Duluth is eligible for more than $6.5 million in aid from the federal CARES Act after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order allowing cities to receive that funding. Duluth’s share of the money can only be used to cover COVID-19 expenses like PPE, hand sanitizer, technology equipment, and overtime for police officers whose…

Free Mask Giveaway Provides Protective Wear For Rural Communities

"We want to make sure we are not spreading it when we can prevent it.," said North Shore Rotary Club President Carrie Coan.

June 26, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

LAKE COUNTY, Minn. – The North Shore Rotary Club handed out free face masks to residents in Lake County. This was the club’s second face mask giveaway. The organization was inspired by the Duluth NAACP’s effort to continue to provide free masks to members of the Duluth community. The Rotary Club thought it was the responsible thing to help smaller…

Warm Weather Brings Visitors To Gooseberry Falls State Park

June 26, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Many folks took some time to head up north to visit Gooseberry Falls in Two Harbors, this week. Hoping to make the most of the warm weather, many people hit the trails to enjoy a nice peaceful hike. Others took the opportunity just to bask in the beauty of the north shore and lake superior. “I…

Wilderness Health Gets An $800,000 Grant To Develop A Telehealth Program For Mental Health

"There is just a tremendous need. We have rising rates of mental health in our region. We have rising suicide rates," said Executive Director Cassandra Beardsley.

June 26, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Wilderness health, a collaborative of independent health providers for rural communities, was recently awarded a grant worth nearly $800,000. The grant will be used to support the development of a telehealth program to offer mental health and other services to be used within its ten health system network. The funds will also be used to provide the…

e2ip Technologies Shutting Down Bigfork Facility By End of 2020

Economic Officials in Itasca County Provide an Update on Residents, Businesses Financially Impacted by COVID-19

June 26, 2020

Brett Scott,

BIGFORK, Minn. – Friday morning during a press briefing, economic officials in Itasca County provided new details regarding the economic impact COVID-19 is having on residents and businesses in the region. According to Tamara Lowney, President, and CEO of Itasca Economic Development Center, by the end of 2020, Montreal based e2ip Technologies will close its Bigfork location for good. The…

Fire Impacts Ursa Minor Brewing

The fire was reported just before 1:00 a.m. this morning and it's still unclear how it started.

June 26, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – The fire was reported just before 1:00 a.m. this morning and it’s still unclear how it started. The shed where the fire happened is attached to Ursa Minor Brewing. But the flames did not reach the brewery’s building. The fire did destroy several items in the shed, including a forklift and a refrigeration unit. Damage is estimated…

Artificial Intelligence Used to Track Patterns in COVID-19

Researchers at UMD have been studying artificial intelligence to track developments related to COVID-19.

June 26, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – Researchers at UMD have been studying artificial intelligence to track developments related to COVID-19. One professor there is tracking hate speech connected to the virus. His research is just a small portion of how coronavirus can be studied using AI. For instance, other researchers are using AI to predict who most likely should and shouldn’t use intensive…

Appeals Court: Trump Wrongly Diverted $2.5B for Border Wall

June 26, 2020

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, file) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday ruled against the Trump administration in its transfer of $2.5 billion from military construction projects to build sections of the U.S. border wall with Mexico, ruling it illegally sidestepped Congress, which gets to decide how to use the funds. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of…

McGregor Man Charged With Attempted Murder

June 26, 2020

Site Staff,

AITKIN, Minn. – A McGregor man has been charged with second-degree attempted murder after stabbing a man in the chest. According to the Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office, authorities responded to reports of a stabbing at a residence in Spalding Township on Thursday. When deputies arrived on the scene they learned that 49-year-old Clifford Monroe Skinaway Jr. had stabbed a male…

Wisconsin Woman Wants Burn Attackers to Know They Hurt Her

June 26, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A biracial Wisconsin woman who says a group of white men set her on fire while she was driving wants her attackers to know they hurt her but hopes they will improve themselves. Althea Bernstein told ABC’s “Good Morning America” for a Friday segment that she hasn’t slept and doesn’t have an appetite. But she called the attack…

Hibbing Elementary Teacher Charged With Sending Nude Images to Juveniles

June 26, 2020

Site Staff,

HIBBING, Minn. – The Hibbing Police Department announced Friday that felony charges have been filed against a Lincoln Elementary School teacher for sending nude images to multiple juveniles. According to the criminal complaint, 27-year-old Jordan Michael Kochevar has been charged with four counts of distributing material via electronic communication that relates/describes sexual conduct to a child. Court records state that…

Midday Update 6-26-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, June 26, 2020

June 26, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, June 26, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, William Seay

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, June 26

June 26, 2020

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 34,616 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 5 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,411 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 557,278 tests have been completed to date. There are 30,008 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 3,966 patients have required hospitalization…

Council Advances Plan to Dismantle Minneapolis Police Dept

June 26, 2020

The Associated Press,

(courtesy: CNN) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis City Council on Friday unanimously approved a radical proposal to change the city charter that would allow the police department to be dismantled, following mass public criticism of law enforcement over the killing of George Floyd. The 12-0 vote is just the first step in a process that faces significant bureaucratic obstacles to…

Morning Update 6-26-20

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, June 26, 2020

June 26, 2020

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, June 26, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, William Seay

Mayo Clinic to End Pay Cuts, Recall Workers

June 26, 2020

The Associated Press,

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic is ending pay cuts that the Minnesota-based health system imposed to deal with a patient downturn caused by the novel coronavirus. The Star Tribune reports Mayo plans to restore pay and return furloughed workers this summer. In April, Mayo announced plans to cut pay to more than 20,000 employees and seek furloughs when elective surgeries were halted…

Overnight Fire Causes $75,000 in Damage to Structure at Ursa Minor Brewing

No Injuries Reported After Early Morning Fire at Ursa Minor Brewing in Duluth

June 26, 2020

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Shortly before 1:00 a.m. Friday, Duluth Fire Department responded to reports of a fire in the area of 2415 West Superior Street. Crews located an exterior attached shed belonging to Ursa Minor Brewing that was fully engulfed in flames. Officials report the fire was quickly extinguished. Initial examinations revealed no fire breached the inside of the main…

‘Face Covering’ Now Required For Shoppers, Staff At Whole Foods Co-Op

June 25, 2020

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s Whole Foods Co-op locations are increasing safety measures against the coronavirus pandemic by requiring all shoppers and staff to wear some type of face mask while in the stores. The rule goes into effect Friday, June 26. And if a customer doesn’t have a “face covering,” there will be a stock of single-use masks available at…

Grandmothers For Peace Take A Stand

Grandmothers for Peace plan to meet every Thursday outside Duluth City Hall.

June 25, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Grandmothers for Peace Northland, which is an organization that fights for peace and justice in the community, is taking a stand to help end police brutality and systematic racism against minorities. On Wednesday, a group of members stood outside of Duluth City Hall to make a call for action. After hearing the outcry from many leaders in…

Ronald McDonald House Comes To Duluth

RMDH is slated to open this fall.

June 25, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Last year, the Ronald McDonald House Charities Upper Midwest has helped over 7,000 families with children dealing with cancer, between its four twin cities locations. The organization is expanding its reach by partnering with Essentia Health to establish the first Ronald McDonald house in the region. For the past two years, the partnership has been working to…

Twin Ports Food Shelf Continues To Offer Help To Those In Need

The agency will continue to offer the curbside service until September 30th.

June 25, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Northwest Wisconsin Community Services Agency in Superior is continuing to help people in need with their week food shelf. The agency began giving out food to people at the start of the pandemic. The organization has implemented some protocols to ensure safety. They screen all employees and require them to wear masks. Also, the weekly food…

St. Ann’s Preparing As COVID-19 Restrictions Lighten

June 25, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– St. Ann’s Residence in downtown Duluth knows all too well the tragic effects the Coronavirus can have on a living care facility. It had its own outbreak in April that took the lives of 11 residents. It has been over two months since St. Ann’s had almost 30 cases of COVID-19. The fear of another spike is still…

City Of Duluth Pushes For Early Voting During Pandemic

June 25, 2020

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– The city of Duluth is encouraging alternative ways to vote during the pandemic as the early voting period for state primaries and other local elections opens Friday. The city says to avoid long lines and prolonged contact while people try to vote on Election Day, they can come into city hall starting tomorrow to vote or by mail-in…

Birkie Plans to Buy Telemark Property, Attract New Development

American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation plans to demolish existing lodge and work with private developer for new opportunities

June 25, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

CABLE, Wis. – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is hoping the Telemark Resort property will become a prime destination again. The iconic Birkebeiner ski race starts at Telemark every February. Now, the race foundation wants to buy the resort property, and could close on it as early as September. It will cost the Birkie about $2 million to buy the…

Lincoln Park Farmers Market Opens for Season

June 25, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s Lincoln Park Farmers Market is open for the season. The market happens every Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m at Harrison Park. It gives families a chance to buy healthy fruits, veggies, and other creations in their community. At the first market, the Duluth Community Garden Program gave away free broccoli seeds for kids to…

Glensheen Mansion Open for Self-Guided Tours

One local historical site, popular with tourists, has reopened another portion of its facility to the public.

June 25, 2020

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – One local historical site, popular with tourists, has reopened another portion of its facility to the public. Glensheen Mansion is now allowing self-guided full-mansion tours. Tour capacity has been reduced and to make sure people are spread out, it is also now a one-way tour route. “Soit’s this treasure upon a treasure of things for people to…