BAYFIELD, Wis. – A 62-year-old Bayfield man has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide for the fatal shooting of 64-year-old Michael Kinney. According to the criminal complaint, Randy Erickson, 62, shot Kinney three times during a physical altercation on the night of May 8. According to reports law enforcement was aware, there was a long history of tension and frustration…
HIBBING, Minn. – Two men arrested last week in connection to a shot fired incident in Hibbing have been formally charged. One of the suspects, Nicholas Ray Champa, 22, has been charged with second-degree felony assault, felon in possession of a firearm, receiving stolen property, and intentionally pointing a gun at another. The other suspect, Levi Jean Jacobson, 24, has…
HINCKLEY, Minn. – Grand Casino announced on Monday that while they have not yet set a date for their reopening, they have developed a health and safety plan so they can open as safely as possible. Grand Casino says guests will notice several procedural and physical changes due to a multi-phase reopening strategy they are implementing. “We looked at every…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 16,372 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 9 new deaths bringing the death total to 731 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 156,606 tests have been completed to date. There are 10,764 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 2,128 patients have required hospitalization…
DULUTH, Minn. – Miller Hill Mall announced Monday morning that they are reopening. According to a recent press release, the mall will reopen today at 11:00 a.m. “The health, safety, and well-being of the community we serve will always be our highest priority, and we have developed a thorough and detailed set of protocols highlighting the exceptional measures we’ve implemented…
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(AP Photo/Steve Karnowski) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota lawmakers were unable to break an impasse over a major public construction borrowing package as the legislative session ground to a halt ahead of Monday’s adjournment. The bonding bill and other issues that could not be resolved by Sunday night could be addressed in a special session in June when legislators…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s attorney general is suing the owner of a chain of bars and restaurants who plans to open this week in violation of a state order to remain closed to on-site customers to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The lawsuit from Attorney General Keith Ellison Sunday was met with criticism from House Republicans who…
Some people had to be rescued Sunday after their canoe capsized on the Cloquet River. It happened around 3:30 p.m. in New Independence Township. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says the canoe hit some rocks, got severely damaged and then capsized. The five people on board made it to shore safely. They weren’t injured. The St. Louis County Rescue…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- More changes could be coming to Downtown Duluth this summer as the Allete Company is working to renovate Minnesota Power Plaza at the corner of Lake Avenue and Superior Street. Staff with Allete said the plaza will include increased accessibility including a sidewalk into Canal Park. They’re also looking to put in more seating, shading, gardens, and solar…
DULUTH, Minn.- A sign that summer is just around the corner–the popular Portland Malt Shoppe in Duluth re-opened Friday. People can once again stop in for sundaes, malts, and more frozen treats while walking the lakewalk by Fitger’s. “It’s nice to be able to support local businesses when we can. Just nice to be able to help out the community,”…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police Local 807, the union representing the department’s officers, investigators and sergeants has started its own Facebook page to help connect with the community better by showcasing the work officers are doing on a daily basis. And just this weekend to cap off Police Week, the page featured a video featuring Paul Harvey’s “Policeman” narration. Click…
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SUPERIOR, Wis.- It was the first weekend that businesses in Wisconsin were suddenly given the green light to open after the state’s stay at home order was thrown out by the Wisconsin Supreme Court–now business owners in Superior say it’s time to figure out how to open safely. The jingle of the door opening is a sound not heard at…
CARLTON, Minn. – Downtown Carlton looks a little different these days as one of the main streets is lined with pictures of this year’s senior graduates. Carlton has 46 graduates and each has their name and photo on a light post in the center of town. A group of parents came up with the idea knowing the seniors were missing…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – As businesses are now allowed to be open in Wisconsin, many are doing what they can to keep the doors open along with keeping the customers safe. Grizzly’s in Superior is set to open on Monday for dine-in service after two months of only takeout and delivery. The restaurant even hired a special new cleaning method on…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Saturday a Duluth teenager got her own personal birthday parade to help her celebrate another milestone. Much of the traffic on Arrowhead Road honked to celebrate Haley Kovach-Hubert turning 14. The birthday girl also got a special parade organized by her family. Haley says despite not having a party, this birthday was one to remember. “I feel…
DULUTH, Minn.- About 2,300 seniors graduated from UMD this year, but they’re listening to pomp and circumstance in their own homes, virtually. “Being a family of five we just try and make it as special as we can,” said Music Education major Hunter Hamby. “We know we can’t emulate the big celebration sort of thing.” That big celebration would normally…
SPOONER, Wis. – Comedian Charlie Berens gave a shoutout to the 2020 seniors at Spooner High School. Berens is a Wisconsin native known for hosting the online show, the Manitowoc Minute. According to the Spooner School District’s Facebook page, the teachers enlisted the help of Berens to help spread humor and positivity during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can watch and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Each year, national police week honors officers with many types of events, however, this year most were canceled due to the pandemic. One of the events of the week is usually a private ceremony within departments to honor fallen officers on May 15 which is Peace Officers Memorial Day. This year the Duluth Police Department sent out…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A $2 billion bonding measure failed in the DFL-controlled Minnesota House after Republicans said the bill was too massive to pass while the state is dealing with money woes due to the coronavirus. The long-mired public construction borrowing bill needed to meet a three-fifths margin required to pass bonding legislation that authorizes long-term debt. Saturday’s…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota health officials say the death toll due to the coronavirus has reached 700, after 17 new cases were confirmed. The report released Saturday showed 740 new cases of COVID-19, putting the total at 14,969. The figure includes 63 new positive tests involving health care workers, increasing the total to 1,765. There were mixed results in the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The 16 residents at Harmony House assisted living have not been able to see their family members in person in nearly two months. Friday, employees organized a parade of the residents’ family members. Staff says all residents had family in attendance and many even decorated their vehicles to wave hello to their loved ones. “My ultimate thing…
DULUTH, Minn. – A local medical uniforms store is moving into a bigger location as the business continues to grow. Scrubs Direct moved into the Duluth area about two years ago. The owners already had stores in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and Woodbury, Minnesota. They tell us their Duluth store in the Burning Tree Plaza has done so well, they’ve run…
DULUTH, Minn.– A Duluth family that’s been active in helping out first responders was out today showing their appreciation. The Parrott family donated meals to first responders here in Duluth. They got burgers and chips from McKenzie’s bar and grill in Hermantown. They donated 15 meals to firefighters and to first responders for Mayo Clinic Ambulance in Duluth. They say it…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– As Wisconsin businesses start to open back up, they are making sure social distancing guidelines can be met. With restrictions now lifted in the state, more businesses are starting to open back up, including gentlemen’s clubs. “I didn’t think it would be that soon but I was excited. I knew I had a lot of work to do,”…
DULUTH, Minn – Zeitgeist Zinema in Duluth is taking the virtual route to showcase films for its annual local film festival. “Twin Ports Shorts” is a collection of nearly ten short films from local filmmakers, which can all be streamed from the comfort of your home. Genres range from dramas to thrillers to comedies. Filmmakers will also give introductions to…
DULUTH, Minn. – As part of the CARES Act, the Payroll Protection Loan program was developed to help small businesses keep their workforce employed during the pandemic. Minnesota-based Bremer Bank is one of many bank institutions authorized to issue those loans. Bank-wide, including branches in Duluth, Wisconsin, and North Dakota, Bremer has already approved nearly 7,000 applications from small businesses…
CROMWELL, Minn. – A local assisted living facility is showing their appreciation for their volunteers that have been helping out on a regular basis to keep the facility running. As the coronavirus pandemic continues residents and staff are getting creative with how they are showing that appreciation by hosting a drive-thru gift pick up. Nearly 50 people usually volunteer their…
DULUTH, Minn. – Tomorrow, a special auction is taking place in Duluth after a local hobby shop owner passed away, which leads to many treasures being uncovered. It was all about unique items for Jack Carr, the former owner of Carr’s Hobby Shop in Lincoln Park, who recently passed away. Whether it was toys, railroad items, or even antique clocks,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – And after the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state’s safer at home order this week, businesses across the region have opened their doors to customers, including salons. Over at Hair Tactics, they are now taking customers. Leadership says they are doing it in safe and sanitary ways. In order to space out customers, hairstylists are booking…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – As of Friday, health officials in Itasca County confirm three additional COVID-19 related deaths bringing the total to five. Three of the deceased were males in their 80s, one was a male in his 90s, and details surrounding the fifth death remain unknown at this time. Itasca County reported 42 cases of coronavirus as of Friday…
DULUTH, Minn. – Friday night in Duluth, a police procession will take place to honor those who were killed in the line of duty. Flags have already been flying at half staff all day throughout the state, and starting at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, around 100 squad cars from Duluth and other law enforcement agencies across the state will drive…
HIBBING, Minn. – As restaurants wait for inside dinning to b allowed in Minnesota, local restaurants continue to get creative to adapt to the rules in place. After being shut down for nearly a month, the BoomTown Woodfire Bar and Grill on the Iron Range started drive-thru BBQ. Customers can call (763) 334-2830 to pre-order a barbecue feat for $55…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth announced on Friday that they will reopen the skywalk system on Monday at 7:00 a.m. The city says the skywalk will be open during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Reminders will be placed throughout the skywalk system reminding people of proper social distancing and CDC recommendations. To help limit touching,…
(Evan Frost/Minnesota Public Radio via AP) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tom Walz used his first appointment to the Minnesota Supreme Court on Friday to elevate Gordon Moore, a district judge from southwestern Minnesota, to replace the retiring Associate Justice David Lillehaug. Moore, 57, currently serves in Worthington, which is in Nobles County and where he has lived for about 25…
DULUTH, Minn. – According to a Friday press release, the Superior National Forest will reopen the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness for both day and overnight use starting May 18. “We are happy to be fully allowing visitors into the BWCAW,” says Connie Cummins, Forest Supervisor. “We ask that visitors please continue to follow local, state, and federal guidelines on…
UPDATE: DULUTH, Minn. – According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the semi-truck was crossing over the ‘Can of Worms’ to go upbound Highway 53 when it partially lost its load of conveyor belts. Authorities had to shut down northbound I-35 while the semi and load were removed from the roadway. No injuries were reported in the incident. DULUTH, Minn. –…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former state Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling resigned from the Legislature on Friday, hinting that she has an employment opportunity that conflicts with state government work. Shilling, a Democrat, sent Senate President Roger Roth a letter Friday morning saying she would resign at the end of the day. Shilling announced in early April she wouldn’t seek…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 14,240 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 20 new deaths bringing the death total to 683 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 134,669 tests have been completed to date. There are 9,503 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 1,985 patients have required hospitalization…
HIBBING, Minn. – The Hibbing Police Department says two males were arrested Thursday night in relation to shots fired incident. According to Hibbing Police, officers were dispatched to the 2500 Block of 4th Avenue East around 10:53 a.m. on reports of a single gunshot. When officers arrived on the scene they learned that a fight had broken out and a…
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BALTIMORE (AP) — U.S. retail sales tumbled by a record 16.4% from March to April as business shutdowns caused by the coronavirus kept shoppers away, threatened the viability of stores across the country and further weighed down a sinking economy. The Commerce Department’s report Friday on retail purchases showed a sector that has collapsed so quickly that sales over the…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local business has been busy with customers for weeks due to be considered an essential business. Stewart Title is still closing refinances and purchasing and doing reporters for lenders. Leadership from that group says they have been swamped with customers, which indicates home sales are on the rise. “We’ve stayed very busy, the rates have gone…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Public health officials in northwest Wisconsin are urging businesses and customers to be cautious and smart without the Safer-At-Home order as the COVID-19 virus is still very much alive. Today in Superior, the Superior-Douglas County Health Department outlined guidelines for restaurants and bars to follow to help avoid new cases of Coronavirus. Officials want tables to be six…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– With the Safer-At-Home order gone, all public parks like Wisconsin Point are now open. Superior Mayor Jim Paine also opened playgrounds, dog parks, and boat launches. Public park bathrooms, life jacket and fish cleaning stations will follow this weekend. This of course comes with the opening of bars and restaurants in Superior. While this is exciting news to…
DRUMMOND, Wis. — On Thursday, seniors graduating from the Drummond Area School District got a nice surprise from some school administrators. The high school principal Kristen Lamb and district administrator John Knight went out and delivered personalized signs for each student, congratulating them on the milestone. “This is a great bunch of young adults and this project was worth every…
DULUTH, Minn. – Graduation day for Duluth East seniors normally involves more than one thousand cheering friends and family at the DECC. Instead, walking across the stage was done on Thursday with only close family watching one graduate at the time in the school’s auditorium. Graduates were allotted around ten minutes to say goodbye to their high school career. “Even…
