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Minnesota to Give Away Prizes to People Who Get Vaccinated

May 27, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state plans to offer up swag in an attempt to get more people vaccinated for the coronavirus. Walz is planning a trip to a Minnesota state park Thursday to announce incentives that will include state park passes, fishing licenses, and tickets to fairs and amusement parks. The first 100,000 people to…

Essentia Health Eases Visitor Restrictions

May 27, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia Health announced Thursday morning that it is moving to ease visitation guidelines as COVID-19 positivity rates decrease in the community. Starting today, two adult visitors per patient will be allowed in Essentia clinic and hospital settings, including emergency departments. Some surgical and procedural spaces may have special instructions that will be communicated to patients prior to…

St. Louis County Continues Vaccine Clinic, Information at Duluth Transportation Center

Public health officials say they've vaccinated about 80 people over their three visits there.

May 26, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Louis County is continuing to find success with its vaccine clinic at the Duluth Transportation Center downtown. Public health officials say they’ve vaccinated about 80 people over their three visits there. They add people coming in have been a variety of different ages and living situations. It’s been a mix of people who may have trouble scheduling…

Duluth Library to Open with Masks, City Hall to Open Without

The Duluth Public Safety Building and Comfort Systems is also opening back up to the public Tuesday.

May 26, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The City Of Duluth has announced most of their public buildings will reopen to the public on June 1st, and while most things will be business as usual, don’t expect to ditch your masks at the library. The doors to the main Duluth Public Library will open again to the public one June 7th after finishing construction, and…

Smoke Billowing From Church Turns Out Not To Be From Fire

May 26, 2021

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — Concerned neighbors called the Duluth Fire Department on Wednesday evening while watching smoke pour out of a church, but it turns out it wasn’t a fire that caused the problem. The city fire department was dispatched to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at about 6:40 p.m. Firefighters found that the smoke was coming from…

Forest Service Offers Tips on How To Prevent Wildfires

May 26, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn.– The Superior National Forest is reminding the public of the near-critical fire conditions in the Northland as the amount of rain we’ve seen is low, and showers have been spotty. As some areas experience droughts, the foliage is extra dry this spring. Wildfires are a huge concern this time of year, and prevention is a priority, “we just…

St. Lukes Continues Vaccinations of International Sailors

Another international vessel will soon arrive in the Twin Ports with crew members planning on receiving their vaccinations once they dock.

May 26, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — St. Luke’s continued their vaccinations of international sailors in the Twin Ports Wednesday morning. About 20 sailors from India aboard the Federal Champlain received the Johnson & Johnson vaccination. Because of the pandemic, these sailors haven’t been able to go to shore as they faced local regulations from each country they visit. “There families are going to be…

Duluth’s Environmental Initiative Recognized for Carbon Reductions

The steam plant provides heating services to 160 buildings in downtown Duluth and Canal Park.

May 26, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — The city of Duluth was recognized today for their efforts on going green. The city was announced as the winners of the the Environmental Initiative Energy and Climate award for their work on the steam plant. Back in 2018 the city of Duluth and their partners replaced sixteen blocks of aging steam pipe on Superior Street with…

Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff In Honor of Conservation Officer Grell

May 26, 2021

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – On Wednesday, Governor Tim Walz ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all State and Federal buildings in Minnesota on Friday in honor of Conservation Officer Sarah Grell. “Sarah Grell was an outstanding Conservation Officer, who was highly regarded and respected by her colleagues and her community, serving the people…

Minnesota Researchers Develop Wafer as Potential New Vaccine Delivery Method

May 26, 2021

KQDS Staff,

(courtesy: Polymeric Biomaterials Lab, University of Minnesota via Fox9) (FOX 9) – Researchers believe a newly developed wafer could be the vaccine-delivery device of the future. A University of Minnesota professor and a Mayo Clinic professor were part of the team of researchers that created a polymer wafer that can deliver and preserve vaccines when placed under the tongue. In a release…

Many COVID-19 Restrictions Ending, Not Eviction Moratorium

May 26, 2021

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota housing officials are urging state legislators to proceed carefully in negotiating an end to a moratorium on rental property evictions. While other coronavirus restrictions are being lifted, lawmakers have failed to reach a compromise on ending the eviction moratorium. Housing commissioner Jennifer Ho said the anxiety of both owners and renters is real. “Why…

Most City of Duluth Buildings to Reopen June 1

May 26, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth announced Wednesday that most city buildings will reopen to the public on June 1. The following buildings will again be open to the public beginning on June 1: City Hall Mt. Royal and West Duluth Branch Libraries Public Safety Building Comfort Systems City officials say that Duluth Fire Stations will continue to operate…

Duluth Police Arrest Second Suspect in Fatal Downtown Shooting

May 26, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police announced Wednesday morning that a second suspect wanted in Saturday’s fatal downtown shooting has been arrested. According to police, Laurel Ladd, 25, was arrested around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday after investigators identified an address on East Village View Drive in the Harbor Highlands as a possible location for Ladd. Ladd was located at the address and…

St. Louis County Offices to Reopen June 1st

County officials say many services will continue to be offered online by email and over the phone.

May 25, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Starting next week st. Louis county offices will start re-opening for in-person services after county buildings were closed for the past 15 months. Officials say the reopening will be slow with only some employees returning at first and hopefully a full staff back by mid June. Masks won’t be required in the building but those not fully vaccinated…

George Floyd Remembered At Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial One Year After Death

A black lives matter group met in front of the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial on First Street, before going on a silent march through downtown.

May 25, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been one year since George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis by ex-cop Derek Chauvin. Across the country and in Duluth, groups gathered to remember him. A black lives matter group met in front of the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial on First Street, before going on a silent march through downtown. Organizers say after Chauvin was convicted of…

Duluth Boxer Among 2 Additional Suspects Charged with Gunfire After Fatal Shooting

The homicide victim has also been identified as Juamada Anderson Jr., 22, of Duluth.

May 25, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The search is on for two suspects Tuesday – one a well-known Duluth boxer — who police say were involved in return gunfire following this past weekend’s fatal shooting downtown. Homicide Victim 22-year-old Juamada Anderson “There was a shooting and the tragic death of Juamada,” said Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken. “And then as the suspect is fleeing…

Bentleyville Building “World’s Largest Lit-Up Iron Snowman” For 2021 Season

May 25, 2021

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — On Tuesday, the founder of Bentleyville announced that the organization and its partners are building the “world’s largest lit-up iron snowman” that will be a part of the 2021 Bentleyville Tour Of Lights. Founder Nathan Bentley says the lighted snowman will stand at 120-feet-tall with a 50-foot diameter. Bentleyville is partnering with LHB, Braun Intertech, and the…

Duluth Boxer Among 2 Additional Suspects Charged in Connection with Fatal Shooting

Arrests warrants were issued Tuesday for boxer Markus Morris and Laurel Ladd Jr.

May 25, 2021

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH — Two additional suspects have now been charged in connection to a weekend shooting in Duluth that left one man dead, and one of the suspects is a well-known professional boxer from Duluth. Patrick Battess Jr., 17, charged in the shooting death of Jaumada Anderson Jr., 22. Markus Morris, 31, of Duluth is charged in St. Louis County Court…

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Reminds Boaters to Stay Safe

May 25, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Memorial Day is coming up and Duluth is preparing for a traffic-filled weekend on the lake. Last year, boat sales increased due to the pandemic, but because of those increased sales, boating accidents also rose by 20%. With the holiday weekend and summer weather approaching, it is important to remember how to boat safely. Steve Daniel, a…

CHUM Looking for Supply Donations for Those in Need

May 25, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn.– CHUM wants to remind the community that they need donations to support the homeless community they help as we head into the summer months. CHUM saw a staggering 589 people staying in its warming and homeless shelters just from November through the end of March. Now, many of those people are living outside, as the weather warms up,…

Duluth Human Rights Officer Reflects on George Floyd’s Death

May 25, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn.– The city of Duluth’s Human Rights Officer, Carl Crawford, spoke out today on the one year anniversary of Floyd’s death. He says that as a community we have made strides, but we can’t stop there. He encourages reflection on implicit bias and making sure we continue to have conversations that allow us to get to know and understand…

Cloquet Salvation Army Continues Drive Thru Food Shelf

They just recently expanded their food shelf hours to help anyone in Carlton County in need.

May 25, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

CLOQUET, Minn. — The Cloquet Salvation Army continued their weekly drive-thru food shelf Tuesday morning. The Salvation Army typically gives away 12,000 pounds of food a week to roughly 20-40 households, including during the drive-thru that runs from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every Tuesday. They just recently expanded their food shelf hours to help anyone in Carlton County. “Just this week…

Minnesota Reports 256 New COVID-19 Cases, 11 More Deaths Tuesday

May 25, 2021

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) – The Minnesota Department of Health reported 256 new COVID-19 cases and 11 more deaths Tuesday. According to officials, the state has seen 599,477 cases and 7,381 deaths since the start of the pandemic. Hospitalizations for COVID-19 have continued to fall, with 96 patients in the ICU and 272 in the hospital but not the ICU, as of Tuesday. …

Gunshots Heard Near Floyd Square on Anniversary of Death

May 25, 2021

The Associated Press,

(Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minneapolis intersection where George Floyd died has been disrupted by gunfire, just hours before a family-friendly street festival marking the anniversary of his death at the hands of police. Associated Press video from the scene Tuesday morning shows people running for cover as shots ring out. Police say one person later…

Conservation Officer Killed While on Duty Is Identified

May 25, 2021

The Associated Press, Site Staff,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) — Authorities have identified the state conservation officer who died while on duty when a semi struck her pickup truck in Itasca County. Sarah Grell, 39, of Cohasset, was killed Monday morning while driving north of Grand Rapids, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The patrol says Grell’s pickup was hit broadside by the…

Man Falls 35 Feet Into Duluth’s Chester Creek

May 24, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – A man was rescued by Duluth firefighters Monday after falling into Chester Creek. Officials say the 21-year-old man fell 35 feet into the creek after a branch he was leaning on snapped. The incident happened around 7 p.m. “Fire crews had to use a basket to reach the man and pull him out of the ravine,” according…

Northland Celebrates Bob Dylan’s Birthday

May 24, 2021

Adam Jagunich,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth native Bob Dylan’s birthday is being celebrated in the Northland today as part of Duluth’s Dylan Fest. Above, check out Fox 21 photojournalist Adam Jagunich’s story from Bob Dylan’s birth home. For a complete list of events for the festival, click here. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

‘Giant Addition’ Coming To Bentleyville Tour of Lights

The walk-thru experience will also be returning.

May 24, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Bentleyville Tour of Lights will return this winter with its traditional walk-thru experience, and a big announcement is expected Tuesday. This comes after last winter’s first-ever drive-thru Bentleyville experience. As for the big announcement, owner Nathan Bentley says he will be “announcing a partnership project with LHB Engineering, Ironworkers Local 512, and Braun Intertec Corporation on a…

European Sailors Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations at St. Lukes

May 24, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — St. Luke’s opened its doors to European sailors from the ship MV Isolda, to receive the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. A Bulgarian sailor who has been in the business for 27 years, received his shot today and spoke of its importance. He said as the crew sails internationally, getting the vaccine was a priority as they’ve…

Vandals Strike Again At Gary New Duluth Rec. Center

May 24, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Vandals have struck again at the Gary New Duluth Recreation Center, as a new skate park development is underway there. The vandalism this time came in the form of piles of mud being tossed all over the sport court, along with flipped benches and damage to the electrical outlets. This latest incident adds to the frustration of…

The Grumpy Goose: A New Vegan Food Truck Rolling Through Duluth

May 24, 2021

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — A new vegan food truck just opened in Duluth, offering comfort food so those with plant-based diets don’t have to miss out. It’s called The Grumpy Goose, and it’s run by owner Josh Gosar and his family. “Through the pandemic, I spent a lot of time sitting at home, working through recipes and things to make,” Gosar…

Duluth Council Forgives Spirit Mountain’s $900K Debt As Part Of Larger Plan

May 24, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth city council voted Monday to forgive $900,000 of Spirt Mountain’s $1.2 million line of credit after tabling the vote weeks ago. Councilors Derek Medved and Joel Sipress voted against the resolution. Mayor Emily Larson has previously said she agrees with the outside consultant’s recommendation to forgive most of Spirit Mountain’s debt to really move forward…

Duluth City Councilors Officially Lift Mask Mandate; City Hall Closure Update Wednesday

May 24, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth city council unanimously voted Monday to officially end the city’s mask mandate. Councilor Terese Tomanek was absent. The vote comes after Gov. Tim Walz announced earlier this month the statewide mandate was lifted per guidance from the CDC. The city of Duluth followed up by saying it would not enforce the ordinance any longer. Councilors…

Duluth’s Authentic Art Deco West Theatre Adding More Concerts, Blockbuster Movies This Summer

May 24, 2021

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — The West Theatre in Duluth is welcoming back more musical acts this summer. The restored Art Deco theatre from the 1930s, which underwent a $1.5 million renovation in recent years, shut down for awhile during the pandemic, but then re-opened with movies and concerts. This Thursday, a John Denver cover band will be playing there, and then…

Home Improvement Businesses Working to Stay Stocked in the Twin Ports

May 24, 2021

Natalie Noury,

TWIN PORTS — Home improvement season is among us, and hardware stores are having trouble keeping their shelves stocked. There is a nation-wide shortage on paint, and the price of lumber has sky-rocketed over the last year. Currently more people are working on home improvement projects across the country driving up demand on lumber, which is also being impacted by…

17-Year-Old Charged in Fatal Downtown Duluth Shooting

May 24, 2021

Site Staff,

UPDATE: DULUTH, Minn. – Patrick Battees Jr., the 17-year-old male charged with second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old male Saturday night in downtown Duluth, is said to have been involved in a fight prior to the shooting. Court documents say officers reviewed surveillance footage from the night of the shooting which showed the teen pulling a gun…

St. Louis County Offices to Fully Re-Open June 1

May 24, 2021

Site Staff,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – All St. Louis County offices will be reopening to the public on June 1. St. Louis County officials said in a Monday news release that as of June 1 all departments will be open for walk-in service from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. According to the news release, people going to the St. Louis…

Brevator Township Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Fond du Lac Reservation Fatal Shooting

May 24, 2021

Site Staff,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Brevator Township man charged with murder for shooting his friend at his home in November 2019 has been sentenced 86 months in prison. Thomas Allen Micklewrigh, 45, pleaded guilty in March to fatally shooting his friend 65-year-old James Arthur Couture at his home located at the 3500 block of Brevator Road. When police arrived on the…

Minnesota DNR Officer Dies in Crash Near Grand Rapids

May 24, 2021

KQDS Staff,

(FOX 9) – A conservation officer with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources died in a crash near Grand Rapids, Minnesota Monday morning. The Minnesota DNR says the officer’s name will not be released until their family is notified. “The DNR has expressed its deepest condolences to the officer’s family for this tragic loss, and our staff are mourning the loss of…

Minnesota Reports 469 New COVID-19 Cases, 0 More Deaths Monday

May 24, 2021

KQDS Staff,

(FOX 9) – The Minnesota Department of Health reported 469 new COVID-19 cases and zero more deaths Monday. According to officials, the state has seen 599,234 cases and 7,370 deaths since the start of the pandemic. Hospitalizations for COVID-19 have continued to fall, with 100 patients in the ICU and 278 in the hospital but not the ICU, as of Monday. Meanwhile,…

Wildcat Sanctuary Rescues Tigers, Lions Seized From Oklahoma Tiger King Park

May 24, 2021

Site Staff,

SANDSTONE, Minn. – On Monday the Wildcat Sanctuary announced they had accepted several tigers, lions, and hybrid big cats that were seized last week by the U.S Department of Justice from the Tiger King Park. During a large-scale rescue effort, 69 protected lions, tigers, lion-tiger hybrids, and a jaguar were seized from the park after it was found that the…

Poll: Over 1 Billion People Worldwide Unwilling to Get COVID-19 Vaccine, Global Herd Immunity at Risk

May 24, 2021

Site Staff,

WASHINGTON – A recent Gallup poll estimated that more than 1 billion people across the globe were unwilling to get the COVID-19 vaccine during the first year of the pandemic, making it harder for the world to reach herd immunity. Researchers surveyed 116 countries and calculated only 68% of adults were willing to get inoculated, still below the 70-90% scientists believe is needed to…

Joe Macor Joins Race for Duluth City Council At-Large

May 24, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Monday morning, business owner and Duluth resident Joe Macor,38, announced he is running for Duluth City Council-At-Large. “Public Safety, streets and infrastructure, housing and taxes, and family-supporting jobs are priorities that I feel need our undivided attention as a community,” said Macor. “We need to address these issues head-on. I have seen and experienced the challenges…

Pace of COVID-19 Vaccinations Picks up in Minnesota

May 24, 2021

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s coronavirus vaccination rate has accelerated after several weeks of sluggish inoculation numbers. The state pace remained above 40,000 shots a day on Sunday, a level not previously seen for more than two weeks. Data shows a big increase in first vaccine doses which now average nearly 18,000 a day, up from about 10,000 a…

Weekend Shooting in Duluth Now City’s First Homicide of 2021

The suspected shooter is a 17-year-old male from Duluth.

May 23, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – A man who was seriously injured during a shooting in Duluth Saturday has died, making his death the city’s first homicide of 2021. A spokesperson for the city said the victim is a 22-year-old male from Duluth. His name was not released Sunday pending notification of family members. The suspected shooter is a 17-year-old male from Duluth…

BWCA Fire Now Down To 782 Acres

May 23, 2021

Alexandra Burnley,

BWCA – Firefighters are making progress controlling the raging flames in the BWCA, saying that while it’s not out yet, it’s “100% contained.” Right now, firefighters on the ground and in aircrafts are working to fight back the edges of the fire, and bringing down the pockets of heat to cooler temperatures. The headway is showing with the number of…

Floyd Killing Prompts Some States to Limit or Ban Chokeholds

May 23, 2021

Dan Hanger,

(AP) – At least 17 states have prohibited or severely limited the use of chokeholds and neck restraints by police officers in the year since George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis after being pinned under an officer’s knee. Data provided to The Associated Press by the National Conference of State Legislatures shows most of the actions were taken in states…

PCA Paper Mill in I-Falls Catches Fire

May 23, 2021

Dan Hanger,

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. – The PCA Paper Mill in International Falls caught on fire Sunday around the same time the city experienced a city wide power outage. The mill is located on the 400 block of 2nd Street. According to Mayor Harley Droba, the power outage happened right before the fire started at the mill. Power was restored to the…

‘Raise the Roof for Life House Duluth’ Event Brings Local Vendors Together

A portion of those proceeds from BLUSH Music Venue went towards Life House.

May 22, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Life house Duluth, blush music venue, and peace of mind bath products got together to hold a block party this afternoon showcasing local vendors. The event called “Raise the Roof for Life House Duluth” puts a focus on the newly opened boutique store, Legitimate Hustle. A portion of those proceeds from BLUSH Music Venue went towards Life…

Duluth Heritage Sports Center Hosts 5th Annual Rummage Sale

About 45 vendors filled with over 90 booths filled the arena.

May 22, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – The 5th annual arena rummage sale took place this afternoon at the Duluth Heritage sports center… About 45 vendors filled with over 90 booths filled the arena. Typically, the rummage sale is one of the first events of the spring bringing shoppers out for the summer. Now, even with numbers down from years past, owners have seen…