Morning Update 9-13-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, September 13, 2018
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This Northland Race is Unlike Any Other
The final stretch takes you up a 35 foot hill and you must ring the bell to finish.
CLOQUET, Minn.- To start racers already get five minutes knocked off their finish time, just for wearing a fanal. Some are calling it the last run of Summer and it’s safe to say the Lost Forester Adventure Run is one participant won’t ever forget. This unique eight-mile course goes through the woods, as runners must traverse through swamps and fallen trees with…
Celebrating a Successful Summer
Families tell us Cloquet’s daylong celebration is the perfect way to end summer together.
CLOQUET, Minn.- The celebrations continued in Cloquet, at the Veteran’s Memorial Park. From bounce houses to food trucks the park packed full of families that mark their calendars for this every year.While many are celebrating having a good job, one little girl is celebrating the joys of being young and having a whole summer off. “This is like the best…
Coastal Cleanup Kicks Off
Duluth and Superior Unite to Rid Lake Superior of Trash
SUPERIOR, Wis.- On Barker’s Island Mayor Jim Paine and Duluth Mayor Emily Larson kicked off what’s being called the “Twin Ports Coastal Cleanup.” It’s part of a larger, month-long effort by the Alliance for the Great Lakes to adopt beaches, and clean them up. Last year, more than 6,300 volunteers picked up more than 11,000 pounds of trash on more…
New Machinery Creating Medical Miracles in Physical Rehabilitation
It's a balancing hoist, funded by an anonymous donor through the Miller-Dwan Foundation and medical professionals tell us the impact is amazing.
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s called the ZeroG, a new piece of medical equipment that’s helping make vast improvements possible for patients attempting to walk again. It’s a balancing hoist, funded by an anonymous donor through the Miller-Dwan Foundation and medical professionals tell us the impact is amazing. The ZeroG is cutting edge technology and it’s creating more opportunities for therapists at…
Lieutenant Governor Candidates Visit Duluth for Housing Forum
DULUTH, Minn. – Lieutenant Governor candidates made a stop here in Duluth for a forum on affordable housing. The forum was put on by the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless, an organization focused on providing stable housing. DFL endorsed candidate Peggy Flanagan and Republican endorsed candidate Donna Bergstrom were at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center for a conversation. Not being able…
As Wrenshall School Deteriorates, Referendum Modified
Facilities Committee Meets with Community to Discuss Changes to Referendum
WRENSHALL, Minn.- Talks continue about a proposed referendum in Wrenshall’s School District. Last year, voters turned down a $12.5 million referendum. But the district is bringing back a $13 million referendum. Some who voted no last year were still for a referendum and remodel, but the terms pulled voters in opposite directions. “Well I’ll tell you what last time I…
Duluth Police Officers Address Mental Health Crisis
The Duluth Police Department's Mental Health Unit is made up of officers, social workers and health professionals.
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department’s Mental Health Unit is made up of officers, social workers and health professionals. One officer says he expects the unit could expand over the next few years. Police officers and mental health experts sat on a panel to inform the public of some of the training put in place. Officers can complete 32…
National Juicy Lucy Day Celebrated
The holiday is observed on the anniversary of the first Crooked Pint Ale House opening
DULUTH, Minn. – September 12th is National Juicy Lucy Day. It’s celebrated on the anniversary of the first Crooked Pint Ale House opening in Minneapolis. Juicy Lucys are a Minnesota tradition. They’re two burger patties filled with melted cheese and topped with other goodies. Even though they’re mostly found in the Midwest, local restaurant managers would like to see them…
UMD Office of Sustainability Aims to Limit Food Waste
School is studying how much is composted by their dining services daily
DULUTH, Minn. – About a third of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted every year according to the United Nations. The UMD Office of Sustainability is trying to cut down that waste on their campus. To build awareness, they had students scrape all their excess food into bins. Those bins were weighed to determine how much…
Sexual Assault Initiative Conference Brings Nationwide Professionals to Duluth
Officials discussed best practices in dealing with rape and sexual assault crimes
DULUTH, Minn. – In 2015, the City of Duluth had nearly six hundred untested sexual assault kits in the evidence room that hadn’t been sent in for DNA testing. Earlier this year, they cleared the backlog and got that number down to zero. But thousands of backlogged kits still exist across the country. Duluth is hosting a national conference at…
Unique School Bus Helps Special Olympic Athletes
The UCare Mobile Dental Clinic is providing teeth cleaning and other dental services to Special Olympic athletes.
DULUTH, Minn.- Surprising dentist visits are typically bad but one teeth-cleaning station cruising into the Northland is making quite the impact. Dental students from the University of Minnesota are cleaning teeth on a traveling bus, called the UCare Mobile Dental Clinic. During a pit stop in Duluth on Wednesday, September 12, Special Olympics Athletes are receiving free dental work. The soon-to-be dentists tell…
Suspect Pleads Guilty in Assault Over Cigarette
Smith Faces 20 Years
DULUTH, Minn. – The 22-year-old charged with first degree felony assault for repeatedly punching another man in the head over a cigarette has pleaded guilty. Joseph Chazz Smith of Duluth had a verbal dispute with a 27-year-old male in Mr.D’s in West Duluth on August 5. The two then took the argument outside where both men struck each other before…
Mercuria Energy Announces Plans to Invest in Mesabi Metallics
DULUTH, Minn. – Mercuria Energy announced on Wednesday that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chippewa Capital Partners, LLC the owner of Mesabi Metallics LLC. Mercuria says the investment is intended to support the creation of new long-term jobs on the Mesabi Range. The transaction with CCP will allow Mercuria to acquire majority stake in the iron ore…
Midday Update 9-12-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, September 12, 2018
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Animal Answers: Avoiding Fatalities Linked to “Dog Bloat”
Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus or More Commonly Known as "Dog Bloat" Can Turn Fatal in a Matter of Hours
DULUTH, Minn. – This week’s Animal Answers is centering on a topic known as the “mother of all emergencies,” most commonly found in large breed dogs. The scientific name is Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus, but it’s also referred to as sever bloating. FOX 21 caught up with North Shore Veterinary Hospital Owner Dr. Michael Hargrove to go over the tips…
Calling Teen Vaping ‘Epidemic,’ Officials Weigh Flavor ban
Recent Data Points to a Sharp Increase in Underage use of Handheld Nicotine Products
(AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials are sounding the alarm about rising teenage use of e-cigarettes, calling the problem an “epidemic” and ordering manufacturers to reverse the trend or risk having their flavored vaping products pulled from the market. The warning from the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday cited recent data that points to a sharp…
Trial Starts for Hibbing man Charged in Child’s Death
Bonacci-Koski Confessed to Neglecting the Child
VIRGINIA, Minn. – The trial has begun for 26-year-old Jesse Lee Bonacci-Koski who is facing charges for his involvement in the fatal fire that killed an 11-month old boy on August 2, 2017. Bonacci-Koski, of Hibbing, is charged with four counts, including second degree manslaughter and fifth degree possession of a controlled substance. According to the criminal complaint, the 11-month…
LIVE Music, Eastern European Cuisine at GND Rec Center this Sunday
The Gary New Duluth Rec Center is Hosting Their Final Concert of the Summer Sunday, September 16
DULUTH, Minn. – For the final time this summer, music will be the talk of the town at the Gary New Duluth Rec Center on Sunday, September 16. Residents in the area are dubbing the concert as “Music from the Alps to the Adriatic.” This is a family event with games for the kids too. There will be a bounce house,…
Speeding Vehicles Crashes Into Crystal Lake, One Dead
The Victims Names Were not Immediately Released
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Authorities say a car traveling at a high rate of speed on Pokegama Avenue crashed into Crystal Lake just before 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Grand Rapids Police believe the car went straight at a “T” intersection on Crystal Boulevard landing the vehicle in the lake. The female passenger, identified as 22-year-old Savannah Hegdahl of Keewatin,…
UMD Land Lab to Promote Sustainability this Sunday
The 6th Annual UMD Farm Fest is Happening Sunday, September 16
DULUTH, Minn. – Northlanders are invited to stop by UMD’s Land Lab, located at 3568 Riley Road in Duluth, on Sunday, September 16 from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Throughout the growing season, students and staff have worked to grow a plentiful harvest and educate the community on the topic of sustainability. UMD’s Land Lab Director, Randel Hanson, is excited to invite…
Morning Update 9-12-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, September 12, 2018
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St. Louis County Deputy Vehicle hit by Alleged Drunk Driver
The Incident may Have Been Intentional
Courtesy: St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office DULUTH, Minn. – According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office a Patrol Sergeant was hit head on by an alleged drunk driver at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday night. The accident took place on Highway 8 in Industrial Township and authorities believe the 25-year-old Saginaw man possibly hit the Deputy’s vehicle intentionally. Authorities…
9/11 Remembered at a Ceremony in Duluth
Victims and first responders were honored at the program
DULUTH, Minn. – Everyone who was old enough to understand what was happening remembers where they were and what they were doing on 9/11. Seventeen years later, the tragedy is far from forgotten. “Our nation changed that day,” said Duluth Police Department Chaplain, Fr. John Petrich. “We now have a new normal and part of that new normal is that…
Kids Thank Duluth Firefighters On 9/11
As part of 9/11 day, kids at the Valley Youth Center made a card for firefighters
DULUTH, Minn. – Kids at the Valley Youth Center said thanks to the Duluth Fire Department. The kids made a poster for the firefighters of their neighborhood Station 8 to thank them for protecting them and their families. The poster was part of a city-wide 9/11 day, where kids at every school learned about the terrorist attack that happened before…
Dayton Discusses Development of Mesabi Metallics Site
Governor and Local Politicians Meet at Nashwauk City Hall
NASHWAUK, Minn.- Nashwauk City Hall, abuzz with anticipation as Governor Mark Dayton updated local officials about the Mesabi Metallics proposed iron ore pellet mine. In a meeting closed to press, Dayton says he’s been promised by Mesabi’s CEO that reconstruction of the site will start in March of 2019. “My mother used to say actions speak louder than words,” said…
Multi-Car Accident Leads to Building Destruction
A fire marshal assessment of the location declared the location uninhabitable.
DULUTH, Minn.- A woman driving down 24th Ave. W in Duluth lost control of her vehicle after the brakes in her car went out, police said at the scene. The car went through the intersection at 3rd St., slamming into a DTA bus. One of the vehicles hit the side of a building, which was home to a pet grooming…
Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Conference Comes to Duluth
Representatives met to discuss sexual assault reform efforts
DULUTH, Minn. – After submitting all their backlogged sexual assault kits for testing, Duluth is hosting the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Assembly of Cities. About a hundred-twenty representatives from twelve different cities are meeting in Duluth to talk sexual assault reform efforts. Duluth officials have attended the conference in other cities and say coming together is a great way…
Duluth Red Cross Sends Volunteers to Help Hurricane Victims
The local chapter sent out a group of volunteers to the East Coast to help with Hurricane Florence.
DULUTH, Minn.- With Hurricane Florence quickly moving into the East Coast, causing dangerous flooding in the Carolinas, the Duluth American Red Cross chapter is doing everything they can to help out. The local chapter sent a team of volunteers to Greenville, South Carolina on one of the last flights the state will be able to take in until skies are…
Mayor Specially Welcomes Students Back to Cooper Elementary
Mayor Jim Paine visits his former stomping grounds to welcome back students.
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Despite construction set backs to the new Cooper Elementary School buildings due to a fire earlier this year, students greeted the start of the Fall semester with their heads held high. Free breakfast for all students, an optimistic staff and Superior Mayor Jim Paine welcome students back to what could be considered an unusual environment in what is…
Jacket Fest Held at UWS
The largest Jacket Fest in history took place on the University of Wisconsin-Superior campus earlier today.
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The largest Jacket Fest in history took place on the University of Wisconsin-Superior campus earlier today. The event featured more than 80 different organizations, and allows for students to explore what opportunities are available for them when it comes to employment and clubs they can join. One staff member from the college told us, that jobs and internships in…
Local Service Group Commemorates 9/11 Through Clean-Up
The organization wanted to dedicate the day to giving back.
DULUTH, Minn.- A local organization spent 9/11 dedicated to community service in remembrance of the acts that occurred 17 years ago. Ecolibrium 3 is a service group formed in 2009 that honors the Duluth community through volunteer work in the region. The group partnered with the Lincoln Park Citizen’s Patrol to commemorate the day and tragic 2001 event by cleaning…
Bald Eagle Lands on Fire Truck During Sept. 11 Tribute
The Eagle Perched on the Basket at the top of the Truck
Courtesy: Facebook/Andover Fire DepartmentCOON RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) – A bald eagle has visited a Minnesota tribute marking the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks. The national bird landed Tuesday on top of a firefighters’ aerial truck parked on a highway overpass in the northern Minneapolis suburb of Coon Rapids. Members of the Andover Fire Department were gathered to…
Minnesota Regulators Postpone Line 3 Meeting After Protests
The PUC Approved the Project in June
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota regulators have postponed a meeting on Enbridge Energy’s planned Line 3 replacement after protesters disrupted the meeting. Protests broke out in the hearing room Tuesday as the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission met to discuss whether Enbridge met conditions earlier imposed by the panel. The PUC approved the project in June, giving Enbridge a green…
Duluth Mayor Emily Larson Proposes Property Tax Increase
The Budget Will Not be Finalized Until the End of Year
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson has proposed an increase in property taxes to fund multiple projects, while she also aims to fight off multiple issues facing the city. The proposed four percent increase is meant to do multiple things such as cover city staff’s increase in health insurance cost, fund youth programs at community centers, adding $500,000 to…
Minnesota man injured in Wyoming bear encounter
Officials are Trying to Determine the Type of Bear
CODY, Wyo. (AP) — A 48-year-old hiker from Minnesota has been injured in a bear encounter in northern Wyoming. Park County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lance Mathess says Bradley D. Johnson of Plymouth, Minnesota, received severe injuries to his arm, shoulder and back when he encountered two bears on Sunday afternoon in the Beartooth Mountains near the Wyoming-Montana border. The Powell…
The Arc Northland Looks to Help Navigate the Workforce, Benefits
The Arc Northland Provides Resources and Assistance to People Living with Disabilities in the Region
DULUTH, Minn. – A free workshop happening on Tuesday, September 18 will help people with disabilities learn the possibilities of working and also keeping the proper benefits. The workshop will take place at the Duluth Workforce Development Center located at 402 West First Street. Folks are also able to participate via video conferencing. The workshop will provide information to people…
Midday Update 9-11-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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Look Inside Historic Homes and Properties this Sunday in Duluth
The Duluth Preservation Alliance is Proud to Present the 38th Annual Historic Properties Tour
DULUTH, Minn. – The Zenith City will be on full display this Sunday, September 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the Duluth Preservation Alliance’s 38th Annual Historic Properties Tour. The tour will allow curious and interested Northlanders the chance to wander inside and out of five historic gems around the city of Duluth. Tickets are $20 dollars and can…
Morning Update 9-11-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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Vehicle Hits DTA bus Injuring Three People in Duluth
No one Sustained Life Threatening Injuries
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department say a car collided with a DTA bus just before 9:00 a.m. Tuesday morning sending three people to local area hospitals. According to authorities the Duluth Police Department, Duluth Fire Department and Gold Cross Ambulance responded to the crash at the intersection of 24 Avenue West and 3rd Street. Police believe the car’s…
Families Gather at World Trade Center Site
Nearly 3,000 People Were Killed in the Attacks
(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)NEW YORK (AP) – Americans are commemorating the Sept. 11 terror attacks with somber tributes, volunteer projects and a new monument to victims. Thousands of victims’ relatives, survivors, rescuers and others are expected at Tuesday’s ceremony at the World Trade Center. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, arrived at the airport in Johnstown on Tuesday shortly…
A Violent Repeat Sex Offender Released To Live Homeless In Spooner
There are 542 Homeless Sex Offenders Living in Wisconsin
SPOONER, Wisc- The prison release of a repeat violent sex offender in Spooner, Wisconsin is prompting a lot of questions about the judicial system. No one in the town would rent him a house or apartment, so the Wisconsin Department of Corrections allowed him to live homeless until other arrangements could be made. William Baugh, 55, pleaded guilty to the…
KYN: Superior Public Library Grand Reopening
The library has been around for 130 years and staff tell us they are happy with this recent makeover.
SUPERIOR, Wis. – When was the last time you stopped by the superior public library to check out your favorite book? Well now you’ll have even more reasons to visit. Kay Fredrickson has lived in superior for 20 years. She’s been coming to the superior public library for nearly the same amount of time. “I belong to the book club,”…
Duluth-Superior Port Anchors Economy
New Report Sees Economic Impact and Jobs from Port
DULUTH, Minn.- A new report is highlighting just how important the Duluth–Superior Port is to our region. The report from the Duluth Seaway Port Authority says nearly 8,000 jobs and $1.4 billion in economic activity were created in 2017 thanks to the Duluth–Superior Port. The findings are part of a larger study assessing the economic impacts of the Great Lakes St….
Red Cross Needs More Volunteers for Hurricane Florence
Like Before, Red Cross Looks to Northland to Answer the Call
DULUTH, Minn.- The Northland chapter of the Red Cross is on standby ready to respond as Hurricane Florence gets closer to the Carolinas. While the immediate concern is Hurricane Florence, there are two other disasters for the Red Cross to address. Hurricane Olivia is expected to rip through Hawaii, and Typhoon Mangkhut is already ravaging Guam. So far the Northland only…
The Leaves Really are Changing in the Northland, but Not Only Because of the Temperature
Leaves are like humans- they respond to the stress of different weather conditions.
DULUTH, Minn.- Fall in Duluth is one of the most beautiful times of the year to many in the Northland, but is it finally time to see the change from green to orange? Those along Lake Superior may have been seeing the leaves make their Fall change already, but that’s not because they’re dying. The leaves are protecting themselves from…
Miller Hill Mall Opens New Restaurant and Retail Store
The two new locations are on track to a successful run at the mall.
DULUTH, Minn.- Miller Hill Mall has dealt with multiple setbacks with the closing of Younkers and Sears, but management announced the good news of two new businesses filling the spots of some of the empty retail spaces in the mall. Great Steak- America’s Premier Cheesesteak experienced their grand opening taking place of Charley’s Philly Steaks in the food court. Restaurant…
Barker’s Island Restoration Project Moving Along
The project is a collaboration with the Wisconsin DNR, City of Superior, and Area of Concern partners.
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Barker’s Island Beach is closed as restoration work is underway to reduce levels of E. coli. City leaders believe the restoration project will help more people enjoy Barker’s Island. The goal of the project is to remove sources that potentially contribute to the E. coli levels including storm runoff, waterfowl, and trash. Over 17 hundred feet of trail will be…
Construction and Classes Underway at Superior High School
On Monday, September 10th the Superior High School held it's first day after renovations.
SUPERIOR, Wis.- It’s the first day of school at the Superior High School and also the first time students and teachers are seeing the multi-million dollar changes to classrooms. Construction is still underway but right now staff and students are getting to know the revamped space after a summer packed full of construction. The halls are packed full of life….
