Midday Update 9-14-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, September 14, 2018
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Edina Hospital Violated Patient Privacy
Fairview Says it has Ended the Video Practice
EDINA, Minn. (AP) – A federal investigation has found a suburban Twin Cities hospital violated the privacy rights of some patients by videotaping psychiatric evaluations in the emergency department without their knowledge. The Medicare investigation focused on a woman who was taken to the ER at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina against her will in May 2017. The Star Tribune…
GM Recalls 1.2M Pickups, SUVs for Power Steering Problem
GM Recalled 2014 Model Year Trucks Last Year for the Same Problem
(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is recalling 1.2 million big pickup trucks and SUVs mainly in North America because of power-assisted steering problems that have been cited in a number of accidents. GM says the power steering can fail momentarily during a voltage drop and suddenly return, mainly during low-speed turns. Such a failure increases the…
Superior Daycare Provides Flu Shots to Staff to Fight Spread to Kids
Many daycares in the Northland are noticing these flu-like symptoms earlier than previous years but it's not too early for a flu shot.
SUPERIOR, Minn.- Daycares in the Northland are already seeing flu-like symptoms and tell FOX21 this is earlier than usual. If you are young and healthy the flu may not affect your body that harshly, but by getting the flu shot it stops you from being a carrier to those who could suffer serious problems related to the flu. People over…
Civilian Bosses Take Off with 148th Fighter Wing Employees
Supervisors tour the base and take flight during a refueling mission
DULUTH, Minn. – Most service men and women employed at Duluth’s 148th Fighter Wing also have civilian jobs. When they’re gone for deployments or training, it can put stress on their civilian employers. More than five-hundred members of the 148th recently returned home after a deployment overseas. Because their civilian bosses were so understanding of their time away, the airmen…
Morning Update 9-14-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, September 14, 2018
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Florence Rolls Ashore in Carolinas, Tears Buildings Apart
Top Sustained Winds Have Dropped to 85 mph
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) – Wind speeds are kicking up far from the coast in central South Carolina as Hurricane Florence slowly makes its way along the coast. The National Weather Service reported wind gusts of up to 21 mph on Friday morning in Columbia. That’s about 220 miles from Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, where Florence made landfall as a Category…
One Roof Opens 285th Land Trust Home
Open House for New 4-Bedroom In Denfeld
DULUTH, Minn.- A newly renovated, single-family home is now available in Duluth for low and middle-income home seekers. One Roof Community Housing, which is behind the effort, held an open house to show off the home in the Denfeld Neighborhood. This is the 285th of its kind in the Duluth Area. One Roof buys old homes and repurposes them to…
Look to 320 North, New Apartments Being Built
P&R Starts Construction on Superior's 3rd Apartment Complex
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The owners behind the newly opened Onyx Apartments in Superior are building another luxury apartment building. It’s located at 320 North F St. The complex will house 46 One Bedroom Apartments starting at about $1,200 a month. Then 36 Two Bedrooms at $1,600, and 4 Three Bedroom Apartments at $1,900 a month. “Y’know, we have other brand new apartment…
Superior School District Struggles With Bus Driver Shortage
A Website Has Been Created For Parent Feedback
SUPERIOR, Wisc- The Superior School District has now set up a website for parents to send their feedback about the school transportation system after facing backlash on issues related to the school buses. The district says that since the end of last year, six bus drivers have left the job. Three of those people left due to changes in policy….
Ru-Ridge Corn Maze & Haunted Ridge Join Forces for the Season
CARLTON, Minn. – It’s opening day at Ru-Ridge Corn Maze and the family tell me they’re excited about this season. The Ru-Ridge Corn Maze is eight acres full of a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo and of course corn. Something that the owners are proud of. This year there’s an activity wall, one of the many things you can enjoy…
Hibbing Man Guilty in Infant Nephew’s Death
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s a guilty verdict for Jesse Bonacci-Koski, 26, of Hibbing in the death of his 11-month-old nephew. On Thursday, the jury found Koski guilty of two counts of second-degree manslaughter. Koski left the infant home alone to go buy some drugs. A fire started in the house while he was gone, which lead to the child’s death….
Old Target a Target Location for Ravin Crossbows
Bow and Arrow Manufacturer Expands to the Vacant Superior Building
SUPERIOR, Wis.- One of Superior’s most visible vacant buildings will soon fill up. Plans have now been made for the former target in superior that closed in 2016. The old Red Dot will now be the “target” of a young bow and arrow manufacturer, Ravin Crossbows, who is set to move in to the former store at the end of the…
Up, Up and Away! Kickoff to Duluth Rising
DULUTH, Minn. – Friday kicks off Duluth rising what once was called the Hot Air Balloon Festival. It’s a free and family friendly event at Bayfront Festival Park. There will be a lot of activities to keep you all busy like the kite fly and Rising Stars Concert. Hot air balloons are one of the main attractions but it all…
Earth Rider Brewery Celebrates a Year of Beer!
The brewery hosts a festival honoring their first birthday.
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Northland beer drinkers celebrated an anniversary as Earth Earth Rider Brewery launched their first ever festival in honor of one year of beer. Earth Rider has become one of the largest distributors of craft beer in the Twin Ports. Their Superior Pale Ale and several other drinks are recognizes as award winning creations. Thursday was the first of…
Advocating for the Minnesota Homeless Population
Advocates are focusing on cultivating champions for a bolder Minnesota.
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota is leading the nation in reductions to Veteran homelessness but there’s still a lot to be done. Five hundred people are advocating for the homeless population in Duluth on Thursday, September 13th, at the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless annual conference at the DECC. Advocates tell us the hot topics for Minnesota as a whole, are serving…
Walker Requests FEMA Conduct Flood Damage Tour
The Survey Will Take About a Week
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Scott Walker is asking federal emergency management officials to survey Wisconsin flooding damage later this month. Walker’s office issued a news release Thursday saying the governor has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to conduct a preliminary assessment beginning Sept. 24. The move is the first step in requesting a federal disaster declaration. Teams from…
Deputy Struck by Arrow, Prompting Standoff in Sauk Centre
Gunshots Were Fired by the Officer
SAUK CENTRE, Minn. (AP) – Some homes have been evacuated in Stearns County where a deputy was hit by an arrow prompting a standoff with the perpetrator. Multiple law enforcement agencies are on the scene of a standoff in Sauk Centre. Stearns County Sheriff Don Gudmunson says a suspect who shot a crossbow is holed up in a home. WJON…
Midday Update 9-13-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, September 13, 2018
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Rate of Uninsured Increases in Minnesota
Minnesota's Uninsures is at 4.5 Percent
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The number of people without health insurance in Minnesota has increased for the first time in five years, when the Affordable Care Act was in full effect. A U.S. Census report says about 243,000 Minnesotans did not have insurance in 2017. That’s an increase of 18,000 from the previous year. Still, Minnesota has one of the lowest…
Rib Fest At Texas Roadhouse
Brittney Merlot Learns How To Make Legendary Fall Off The Bone Ribs
DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Cooking Connection we are giving you a face full of BBQ with Texas Roadhouse’s fall off the bone ribs! Why? Because IT’S RIB FEST AT TEXAS ROADHOUSE the entire month of September! RECIPE: Preheat over to 300°, take your slab of ribs and coat it well with seasoning on both sides, fill deep pan…
Single Vehicle Crash Leaves man With Life Threatening Injuries
Police Believe Alcohol was a Factor in the Crash
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – A Grand Rapids man is battling life threatening injuries after his vehicle went off the road Wednesday evening. The single vehicle accident happened on Highway 38 near Abro Road in Itasca County. The 57-year-old driver was transported to Grand Itasca Hospital for his injuries. Authorities say there was severe damage to the vehicle and believe alcohol…
Hunger Action Month Looks to Raise Awareness in the Northland
Hunger Action Month is Part of a Larger Campaign Started by the Organization, Feeding America
DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday, September 13 marks the official celebration of Hunger Action Month. To honor this month long campaign of raising awareness, Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank will be hosting an open house tour of their facility on Wednesday, September 19 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Second Harvest is located at 4503 Airpark Boulevard in Duluth. This behind-the-scenes…
Student Found Dead in University Frat House in St. Paul
Foul Play is not Suspected
photo: FacebookST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Police do not suspect foul play in the death of a student whose body was found in a University of Minnesota fraternity house near the St. Paul campus. St. Paul police spokesman Steve Linders says authorities also do not believe the student was hazed. But he says alcohol could be a factor. St. Paul…
2018 Twin Ports Recovery Walk this Saturday
The 2018 Twin Ports Recovery Walk is Happening in Leif Erikson Park
DULUTH, Minn. – The 2018 Twin Ports Recovery Walk looks spread encouragement and community support. The event is happening on Saturday, September 15 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. in Leif Erikson Park in Duluth. The walk will be a total of one mile, beginning at scenic Leif Erikson Park and continuing east down the Lakewalk. Schedule of Events: 4:45 p.m….
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…
