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Benefit Helps Support Superior Man Paralyzed in Car Crash

Reese Stariha is currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Milwaukee

February 3, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The Superior Hockey Association helped one of its own tonight. SAHA hosted a benefit to help out the family of Reese Stariha, who was seriously injured in a car accident last November. Friday night the Superior Junior Golds, coached by Reese’s brother-in-law, hosted Duluth for a hockey game. Money raised tonight through donations, a silent auction, 50/50…

Proctor Honors 1997 State Tournament Team

The 1997 Rails team was the one and only to make it to the boys state hockey tournament.

February 3, 2017

Zach Richie,

The Proctor Rails celebrated the 20th anniversary of their 1997 team that went to state. THE ’97 squad was the one and only team in school history to make it to the boys state hockey tournament. The Rails went 18-3-1. They lost to only 2A schools. “It was a special group of guys, they worked hard for each other day…

Congdon Park Hockey In Danger of Losing Their Ice

Neighbors want the Lower Chester Park to be more user-friendly all year long.

February 3, 2017

Zach Richie,

Duluth’s Congdon Park Hockey Association is in danger of losing its outdoor rink for the second time in less than five years. Congdon Park Hockey wants to keep their home in Lower Chester Park for years to come, but they fear new plans for the park would leave them without a place to lace their skates. UMD senior Connor Kenefick…

Officials Warn of Space Heater Dangers

Caution is Urged When Using Portable Heaters Because of Fire Risks

February 3, 2017

Greg Chandler,

DULUTH, Minn. – Fire officials are reminding everyone to keep safety in mind this winter. Experts urge caution when using extra an heat source like a space heater. These portable heaters will keep you warm, but they can also be dangerous if not used properly. “If you’re using a space heater, make sure you’re using it in a flat area…

Essentia Health Goes Red for Women

The Cardiovascular Team at Essential Reminds Northlanders to Call for Help Right Away

February 3, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – You may have noticed more Northlanders wearing red on Friday, and if so, you’re not alone. Doctors and researchers at Essentia Health in Duluth are looking to spread the word when it comes to heart attack awareness, especially for women. Experts say one in three women die of cardiovascular disease, equal to one life every minute. However,…

Barn Burns in Barnum This Morning

Initial Reports Suggest No One Injured

February 3, 2017

Matt Suoja,

BARNUM, Minn.-Reports of a barn fire came out of Barnum at about 10:30 this morning. Smoke could be seen billowing from the site as multiple fire departments responded to the scene. Authorities told FOX 21 that they didn’t believe anyone was injured. Initial reports also suggested no animals were harmed. Investigators are still looking into what caused that fire as…

Remains Haven’t Been Officially Identified in Hermantown Fire

Waiting on DNA Report

February 3, 2017

Matt Suoja,

HERMANTOWN, Minn – There’s no word yet on the identity of an 87-year-old woman who was killed in a Hermantown house fire. Yesterday Hermantown Police said a K-9 united located the remains at the 5300 Block of Arrowhead Road. Family members have come forward and have said they are positive that it’s their loved one. Authorities told us DNA tests…

Arrest Made in Alleged Kidnapping

Superior Police Investigating

February 3, 2017

Matt Suoja,

DULUTH, Minn.-A 27-year-old woman called police outside of Charlie’s Sub on Central Avenue today, reporting she had been kidnapped. Police responded quickly to the incident and found the 27-year-old female victim who was not harmed. Officers then arrested a 33-year-old male suspect on two felony warrants of bail jumping in Wisconsin. Due to the Wisconsin connection, Superior Police are still…

“Give Kids a Smile” Day Takes Over LSC

About 70 Kids Got Free Dental Care

February 3, 2017

Matt Suoja,

DULUTH, Minn.-Almost 70 kids filled up Lake Superior College dental facility to get free dental care today. The event was part of the “Give Kids a Smile” day which went on throughout the state. The event is its 15th year. It was started to help children who didn’t have access to dental care. “Unfortunately the access to care is a…

Two Harbors Civic Leader Passes Away

Served 18 Years in Minnesota House

February 3, 2017

Matt Suoja,

TWO HARBORS, Minn.-Two Harbors civic leader Dave Battaglia, 86, died on Wednesday at St. Luke’s Hospital. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives for 18 years, while serving multiple terms as Two Harbors mayor starting in 1957. His political career ended in 2004 when he retired from the Two Harbors City Council. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News,…

Ely’s Winterfest Draws People from Across the State and Canada

The Event Celebrates All Things Winter.

February 3, 2017

Lena Takada,

ELY, Minn.- The pick of a shovel, the grind of a saw, and bitter cold temperatures of a February day welcomes the winter festival in Ely Minnesota. Teams of people are carving away at 12 foot snow blocks in Whiteside Park, turning each of them into unique sculptures. It’s Jodi Pratt‘s second year building snow sculptures with 3 of her…

One Dead in Cloquet House Fire

Multiple Agencies responded to Scene

February 3, 2017

Matt Suoja,

CLOQUET, Minn.- One person is dead after a fire destroyed a home and attached garage at about 8 p.m. last night near Cloquet. Multiple agencies responded to the fire at 3912 Highway 33 spending hours extinguishing the flames. The body of the victim has been seen to Anoka for an autopsy. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. …

Flames Destroy House and Garage in Cloquet

Crews Spent Multiple Hours Working to Save the Strucutres at 3912 Highway 33

February 3, 2017

Brett Scott,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Fire officials responded to a blaze in Cloquet just after 8:00p.m. Thursday. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and multiple fire departments responded to 3912 Highway 33 for a report of a fully engulfed home on fire. Fire crews spent hours working to extinguish the flames, but the home and attached garage were completely destroyed. The cause…

Police: Human Remains Found In Hermantown House Fire

February 2, 2017

KQDS Staff,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A house fire turned into tragedy Thursday for a Hermantown family. Authorities discovered human remains within the charred rubble of the home on the 5300 block of Arrowhead Road. While authorities were unable to make a positive identification Sunday, family members of the 87-year-old woman who owns the home are certain the remains are of their loved…

The Coldest Place: How A Small Minnesota Town Earned the State’s Frigid Title

On February 2, 1996, two Minnesota towns battled to set a new record cold temperature

February 2, 2017

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TOWER, Minn. – 21 years ago, the air temperature in Tower, Minnesota hit a chilly 60 degrees below zero. The town, with a population of 500, nestled in the Northland, is the coldest location based on average winter temperatures east of the Great Plains. “So here I am, in the coldest place there is in America,” said Randy Semo, owner…

New Math Lab at UMD Inspires Students

The Securian Learning Commons and Math Lab lets students work at their own pace and with instructors.

February 2, 2017

Zach Richie,

DULUTH, Minn. – A new math lab is changing the way students learn at the University of Minnesota Duluth. The Securian Learning Commons and Math Lab at the Martin Library gives students a bigger and more welcoming space to study. The lab allows for smaller groups and also lets students go at their own pace. “It’s just another place for…

Sports Shop Sees Merchandise Sales Increase for Super Bowl Teams

Patriots gear sells well in the Northland, but Atlanta Falcons merchandise has also been popular in the last week.

February 2, 2017

Zach Richie,

DULUTH, Minn. – Even though there might not be a lot of Atlanta Falcons or New England Patriots fans in the Northland, jerseys for both teams have been flying off the shelves. Pro Image in the Miller Hill Mall said that Patriots gear is their number three seller behind the Vikings and the Packers. The Falcons aren’t as popular in…

18th Annual ALS Blizzard Tour Kicks Off From Proctor

Hundreds of Riders will Travel Many Miles, Raising Awareness for Lou Gehrig’s Disease

February 2, 2017

Brett Scott,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Two-hundred and twenty-five snowmobile riders took to the trails Thursday morning in Proctor. The below zero cold didn’t stop hardy folks from fighting for a special cause. “I started with it because one of my friends died of it, that’s why a lot of us here in Duluth got involved. Of course we’ve got our celebrities, Kent…

Human Trafficking Numbers Up Across Nation

24% Increase in Reported Trafficking Cases

February 2, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- Cases of reported human trafficking increase each year. While Human Trafficking is a critical problem Nationally and Globally, some experts say the rise in numbers could partly be because of an increase in awareness surrounding the issue. More survivors than ever reached out to the National Human Trafficking Hotline and other resources in 2016. There was a…

Bugs in Your Hair? No Fear, Lice Lounge is Here!

It's a Business That Specializes in Treating Lice

February 2, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- If your kids bring home some insects that get you ripping your hair out, a new business in town might be able to help you out. The Lice Lounge specializes in Head Lice Treatment and Prevention. The lounge has a location in White Bear Lake, but after having so many clients travel from the Northland to get…

Protesters Oppose Mining in National Forest

Crowd Gathered Outside Congressman Nolan's Office Following Recent Announcement

February 2, 2017

Greg Chandler,

DULUTH, Minn. – A group of protesters gathered in front of U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan’s downtown Duluth office Thursday. Earlier in the week, Rep. Nolan coming out in favor of reversing the Obama Administration decision which blocked mining in more than 234,000 acres of the Superior National Forest. These acres are close to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, which has…

Remains Found in Hermantown House Fire

An 87-year-old woman was the homeowner

February 2, 2017

Site Staff,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Early this morning, Hermantown Fire and Police responded to a structure fire in the 5300 block of Arrowhead Road. When first responders arrived, they found a single family dwelling fully engulfed in flames. Officers noted two vehicles in a detached garage and upon making contact with a relative of the homeowner, it was suspected that the residence…

Minnesota Attorney General Joins Immigration Lawsuit

February 2, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL (AP) – Minnesota’s attorney general has joined a lawsuit over President Donald Trump’s recent immigration order. The lawsuit alleges the order is unconstitutional and should not be enforced. Lori Swanson’s office announced Wednesday night, that the state will join the complaint filed by tthe attorney general in teh state of Washington. The lawsuit seeks an expedited hearing within…

Itasca County Jury Awards $28.6 Million to Woman Paralyzed in 2009 Coleraine Crash

The incident happened on October 9, 2009

February 2, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

An Itasca County jury has awarded $28.6 million to a Marble, Minnesota woman who was paralyzed when an Ely Public School District bus crashed into the car that she was a passenger in. Paige Anderson was 16 years old when the accident happened at the intersection of Curley Avenue and Highway 169 in Coleraine, Minnesota, on October 9, 2009. Anderson,…

Governor Dayton Visits Mayo Clinic Regarding Cancer Diagnosis

Dayton announced his diagnosis after collapsing during his State of the State address

February 2, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, Governor Mark Dayton visited the Mayo Clinic for his scheduled appointments regarding his recent diagnosis of prostate cancer. “Governor Mark Dayton’s prostate cancer was caught early and is localized, treatable, and curable,” Mayo Clinic spokesperson, Karl Oestreich stated. “His Mayo Clinic physicians have discussed several treatment options with the Governor…

Latest on Hostage Situation at Delaware Prison, 1 Officer Dead

February 2, 2017

The Associated Press,

Group of inmates took guards hostage at a maximum-security prison in Smyrna, Delaware (FOX News)SMYRNA, Del. (AP) – 11:10 a.m. Authorities say inmates used “sharp instruments” to take over a Delaware prison and hold three prison guards and a counselor hostage. One of the guards died during the nearly 24-hour ordeal. Two guards were released during negotiations and the counselor…

Suspect Sought in Taco John’s Robbery

Robbery Occurred Sunday Morning

February 2, 2017

Matt Suoja,

DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth Police are looking for a suspect for the armed robbery of Taco John’s Sunday morning on Grand Avenue in West Duluth. The suspect displayed a firearm at the scene. According to the the police department, the suspect is a light skin African American or Native American man, with a medium build, weighing about 180 pounds. He also has…

18th Annual Blackwoods Blizzard Tour Wants to Raise $1 Million

The tour raises money to help find a cure to ALS.

February 1, 2017

Zach Richie,

PROCTOR, Minn. – The 18th annual Blackwoods Blizzard Tour wants to raise $1 million for the Minnesota/North Dakota/South Dakota Chapter of the ALS Association. Like their motto, they will never surrender until they reach their goal. For former Twin Terry Steinbach, the annual Blackwoods Blizzard Tour can bring a lot of memories.”It’s just seeing old friends,” said Steinbach. He has…

Woodland Hills Academy Looks to Move to Former Rockridge Elementary

Officials say their current space is in need of repairs and a move would be more cost effective.

February 1, 2017

Zach Richie,

DULUTH, Minn. – Rockridge Elementary in Duluth closed back in 2011, but young minds could start learning in its classrooms once again. Woodland Hills Academy would like to move into the former Rock Ridge space. The Academy is currently located in the former Cobb Elementary school. According to Woodland officials, their current site needs nearly $3 million in repairs. Duluth…

Blackwoods Blizzard Interview with Kent Hrbek

Annual snowmobile tour raises money to combat ALS.

February 1, 2017

Zach Richie,

The 18th annual Blackwoods Blizzard Tour rolled into Proctor. The event raises money for the ALS Association Minnesota/North Dakota/South Dakota chapter. This year they hope to raise $1 million. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News

United Healthcare to Hire 100 Workers

New Positions Available in Customer Service, Medicaid Enrollment

February 1, 2017

Greg Chandler,

DULUTH, Minn. – There are new details on those 100 new jobs at United Healthcare in Duluth. Most of the available jobs are customer service positions, working with subscribers over the phone. The rest are in Medicaid enrollment, working with people from across the country. If you’re a veteran looking for work, good news; United Healthcare wants you! “We’ve got…

Fans Flock to 2017 Beargrease Finish Line

Ryan Anderson Wins First Place in 2017 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

February 1, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn – Shortly after 10:00 a.m., the winning team of the 2017 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon mushed through the finish line. Ryan Anderson from Ray, Minnesota, used the annual race to help qualify and train his team to run the upcoming 1,000 mile Iditarod race. “Racing is an art; it’s not just taking a dog team and going fast,”…

American Birkebeiner Around the Corner

Thousands of Skiers From Around the World to Come to Wisconsin

February 1, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands of skiers from around the world will be in Cable and Hayward the end of this month, to race in North America’s longest cross country ski race, the Birkie. The festivities start on February 23rd, and the actual race takes place February 25th. “It is really one of the shining moment for the communities. And it…

Gov. Walker: White House Interested in Wisconsin Union Law

February 1, 2017

The Associated Press,

WAUWATOSA, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker says he spoke with Vice President Mike Pence about how the White House can implement pieces of the Republican governor’s contentious policy that effectively ended collective bargaining for most public workers. Union membership in Wisconsin has declined nearly 40-percent since the law’s passage in 2011. Just 8-percent of the state’s workforce is…

Students Stage Protest at UMD

Demonstrations Against Immigration Policies Bring Students, Staff Together

February 1, 2017

Greg Chandler,

DULUTH, Minn. – University of Minnesota Duluth students stood united Wednesday against President Donald Trump’s controversial immigration policy. “America was founded on the dream of a better future,” said said Azrin Awal, a United States citizen who immigrated from Bengladesh when she was three years old. “The fact that a wall is going up, the fact that there’s a ban now,…

Minnesota Health Officials Investigating Student’s Death

February 1, 2017

The Associated Press,

Adam EllingsonMANKATO, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating what caused the unexpected death of a college student. State officials are concerned Monday’s death of Minnesota State University, Mankato student Adam Ellingson may have been linked to bacterial meningitis. The Associated Press reports that State Health Department Doug Schultz said their investigation isn’t done yet, and they…

Minnesota Sex Offenders Renew Legal Challenge to Confinement

February 1, 2017

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Lawyers for over 700 people committed indefinitely to the Minnesota Sex Offender Program are asking the full 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider a three-judge panel’s ruling that the program is constitutional. The appeals panel last month, reversed a lower court’s ruling that the program violates offenders’ rights because hardly anyone is ever released. Attorneys…

National Security Adviser Puts Iran “On Notice”

February 1, 2017

The Associated Press,

National security adviser General Michael Flynn delivers a statement daily briefing at the White House in Washington U.S., February 1, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos BarriaWASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump’s national security adviser says the administration is putting Iran “on notice” after it tested a ballistic missile. Michael Flynn told reporters Wednesday, that the Trump administration “condemns such actions by Iran that…

Mother of 3 Killed in Head-On Crash in Central Minnesota

February 1, 2017

The Associated Press,

FOLEY, Minn. (AP) – Authorities suspect a 29-year-old man from Milaca had been drinking when his SUV crashed into another vehicle, killing the mother of three children. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened just after 6 p.m. on Highway 23 in Foley. The patrol says 35-year-old Lindsay Cardinal of Foreston was going east when a westbound GMC Yukon…

Senators Spar at Hearing as Democrats Fume Over Trump Picks

February 1, 2017

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – Partisan tensions flared in the decorous Senate Judiciary Committee. It’s a sign of simmering anger as Democrats have tried unsuccessfully to block President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks. Democratic Senator Al Franken of Minnesota and Republican Senator John Cornyn of Texas had words with each other just before the panel approved attorney general nominee Jeff Sessions on Wednesday….

Official: Guards Taken Hostage by Inmates at Delaware Prison

February 1, 2017

The Associated Press,

DOVER, Del. (AP) – Delaware prisons have been put on lockdown following a reported hostage taking at the state’s maximum security facility. Geoffrey Klopp, president of the Correctional Officers Association of Delaware, said he had been told by the Department of Correction commissioner that prison guards had been taken hostage at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna. A…

St. Paul Babysitter Charged in 5-Month-Old Boy’s Death

February 1, 2017

The Associated Press,

Tyanna Graham | Ramsey CountyST. PAUL (AP) – A St. Paul woman has been charged in the death of a baby left in her care. The Pioneer Press reports 19-year-old Tyanna Jabree Graham was charged Tuesday in Ramsey County District Court with unintentional second-degree murder in the death of the 5-month-old boy she was baby-sitting. Doctors at a local hospital…

Wis. Attorney General Renews Rebate Agreement for Opiate Antidote

$6 rebate given for each syringe purchased by public entities in Wisconsin

February 1, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

Gretchen Ertl/Reuters/LandovMADISON – Attorney General Brad Schimel announced today, that he has renewed the State’s agreement with Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, which established a rebate program for the heroin and prescription painkiller antidote naloxone. Naloxone is often branded as Narcan, and can be administered as a nasal spray or injection. It works within minutes to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose….

Walker to Unveil Rural Schools Funding Plan

The proposal is part of his 2017 budget plan

February 1, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON (AP) – Governor Scott Walker is set to announce a plan that he says will “dramatically” help rural Wisconsin schools. Walker has three planned stops on Wednesday, in Wauzeka, Hilbert, and Crandon, to unveil a proposal that will be part of his state budget. The budget is set to be released next week. Walker is expected to target sparsity…

Animal Answers: Friends of Animals Saves Texas Dogs

Friends of Animals Humane Society Recently Became Home to Nine New Dogs; Eight from Texas Shelters

February 1, 2017

Brett Scott,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Friends of Animals Humane Society in Cloquet recently received a big delivery after rescuing dogs from shelters across the country. Eight of these pups traveled all the way from Texas. “I meet with all of them, we get to know them. I sit and take pictures and get to know their personalities,” said Katy Goodman with Friends of…

Ice Orbs Are Gathering for Art Collaborative at Lake Superior Ice Fest

February 1, 2017

William Seay,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — It’s getting colder and colder this week, which is wonderful news for those organizing the Lake Superior Ice Festival, taking place this weekend. Preschool children from Superior delivered dozens of frozen ice orbs to the festival grounds on Barkers Island earlier this morning. It’s the first of a group of community members that have frozen water balloons to…

SPECIAL REPORT: The Coldest Place

Join us on Thursday during FOX 21 News at 9 for a special report from Meteorologist Brittney Merlot

February 1, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

Join us on Thursday, February 2, 2017 for FOX 21 News at 9, as Meteorologist Brittney Merlot takes us back 21 years, to the coldest day on record for a little town on the Iron Range. Categories: News, News – Latest News, Special Reports, Weather in the News

UMD Honor Choir Delights Fans and Fills Auditorium

The Middle Level Honor Choir featured schools from all around the Northland.

January 31, 2017

Zach Richie,

Musicians from UMD and from nineteen area schools blended their voices together for the annual UMD Honor Choir Middle Level festival concert. 182 students made up the largest choir this program has ever seen. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News

Marshall Opens Wellness Center

The new center gives students a larger space to achieve their wellness goals.

January 31, 2017

Zach Richie,

A new wellness center has opened up at Marshall School. The center takes over a spot on the mezzanine that wasn’t used a whole lot, but now students have a space to run, lift weights, and achieve fitness goals. Renovations also included a fitness and movement studio for yoga classes and the school’s dance teams. “When it first started to…

15 Duluth Schools Come Together To Help Parents

January 31, 2017

Joey Norton,

Duluth, Minn. – On this National School Choice Week, parents came together for a fair in Duluth Tuesday to celebrate options that can best fit the needs of their children. “Being a parent myself, when I was looking for a kindergarten option, there really wasn’t one place to go to get all the information,” said Kim Nordin, of Spirit Of…