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Study Shows That Minnesota Deer Were Exposed to Insecticides

March 1, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A preliminary study shows that deer throughout Minnesota have been exposed to a certain class of insecticides, the state Department of Natural Resources said Monday. The DNR said further analysis is required to determine if the presence of neonicotinoid pesticides is high enough to adversely affect deer health. Additional study results should be completed this spring. Neonicotinoids…

Fire Damages Home in Piedmont Heights

March 1, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – A home in Piedmont Heights was damaged in a Monday morning fire, according to the Duluth Fire Department. Fire crews responded to reports of a couch on fire in a home located at 2228 West 22nd Street around 11:47 a.m. When crews arrived at the scene they found a small fire in the living room of the…

9 Rescued in Downtown Virginia Apartment Fire, Cause Unknown

The Northland Chapter of the Red Cross is assisting those displaced tenants with lodging and necessities.

February 28, 2021

Arman Rahman,

VIRGINIA, Minn.- An investigation is underway after an apartment building in downtown Virginia went up in flames Sunday morning. All tenants inside the apartment at the time of the fire got out alive without injuries. The cause of that fire is still under investigation by the state fire marshal. “We ask anybody that has any info to come forward, that…

Snowmobile Stunt Rider Shuts Down Lake Avenue For Filming

February 28, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Professional snowmobile stunt rider Levi LaVallee shut down one of Duluth’s steepest streets Sunday to film some of his skills. Police closed down sections of Lake Avenue for LaVallee to set up ramps for some jumps. LaVallee is in Duluth all week to film with Red Bull as part of a video release to the world on…

9 Residents Displaced in Downtown Virginia Apartment Fire

February 28, 2021

Dan Hanger,

Courtesy: Northland FireWire VIRGINIA, Minn. – An apartment went up in flames in downtown Virginia Sunday morning. Fire officials tell FOX 21 nine residents were inside at the time of the fire. All got out uninjured, including one of the tenants who needed to be rescued by firefighters. Two cats were also safely rescued. The fire was reported around 10…

Growing Tension in Minneapolis As Trial Looms In Floyd Death

February 28, 2021

KQDS Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Barbed wire and concrete barriers surround the courthouse where the former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd is due to soon go on trial. It’s a sign of the deep uneasiness hanging over the city where violence erupted after the Black man’s death and protests reverberated around the world. Mayor Jacob Frey and Gov, Tim…

2 Dead, 2 officers Struck In Police Shooting in Wadena County

February 28, 2021

KQDS Staff,

NORTH GERMANY TOWNSHIP, Minn. (FOX 9) – Authorities are investigating a police shooting that left two people dead and a deputy injured in Wadena County, Minnesota. According to the sheriff’s office, at about 8:48 p.m. Saturday, deputies tried to stop a vehicle for a traffic offense near the intersection of 205th Avenue and 280th Street in North Germany Township. The vehicle eventually stopped near…

BCA: Emergency Response Team Fatally Shot Man Who Killed K-9 Luna

The Midwest Medical Examiner's Office has identified the man as David Joseph Wayne Conwell, 37, of Duluth.

February 27, 2021

Arman Rahman,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The man who held Duluth Police and St. Louis County Sheriff’s crews in a 20-hour standoff from Thursday night to Friday evening was fatally shot, according to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man as David Joseph Wayne Conwell, 37, of Duluth. According to Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension,…

Vaccination Help for Minority Communities

St. Louis County Public Health along with Essentia and Healthy Alliances for All reached out to the West Duluth neighborhood today and offered a vaccine clinic, specifically targeting minority communities.

February 26, 2021

Jane Kim,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County Public Health along with Essentia and Healthy Alliances for All reached out to the West Duluth neighborhood today and offered a vaccine clinic, specifically targeting minority communities. Up to 50 people were expected to attend today and management say they wanted to make sure the vaccine was available to all kinds of people. “Black…

Duluth Police K9 Luna Shot, Killed During Standoff

Standoff with suspect continues on the 2300 block of West 4th Street.

February 26, 2021

Site Staff,

UPDATE: Our reporter on the scene says multiple officers entered the home and gunshots were fired. Police have not confirmed if the standoff is over. We’ll update you as more information becomes available. __________________________________________________________________________ 24th Avenue West between 3rd Street and 5th Street is closed to traffic until further notice. Our reporter on the scene says at 11:45 a.m. the police…

Minnesota Budget Swings From $1.3B Deficit to $1.6B Surplus

February 26, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s budget outlook has swung from a nearly $1.3 billion deficit to a $1.6 billion surplus, state economists announced Friday, an improvement that sets up debates for the rest of the legislative session over taxes and spending. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz called for raising taxes on the wealthiest Minnesotans and large companies as part of the $52 billion…

Power Outages Reported in Duluth, Hermantown, Cloquet and Surrounding Areas

February 26, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Power crews are working to restore power to roughly 1,000 customers Friday afternoon. The outage was reported around 11:30 a.m. and is affecting customers throughout the Duluth, Hermantown, and Cloquet area. So far, power has been restored to customers in the west Duluth and Proctor areas. You can click here to view the current power outage…

City Crews Responding to Water Main Beak in East Hillside

February 26, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a broken water main located in the East Hillside neighborhood. The break was reported at 11:12 a.m. and is located at North 13th Avenue East and East 6th Street. Water has been shut off on 13th Avenue East between East 6th and East 7th Street. It is not known how…

Ex-Cop Appeals Murder Conviction to Minnesota Supreme Court

February 26, 2021

The Associated Press,

(Renee Jones Schneider/Star Tribune via AP) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former Minneapolis police officer convicted of third-degree murder in the 2017 fatal shooting of an Australian woman is asking the Minnesota Supreme Court to take his case. Mohamed Noor is seeking to have his conviction in the death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond overturned after a Court of Appeals panel upheld…

Duluth Fire Department Responds to Friday Morning Structure Fire in East Hillside

February 26, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Fire Crews responded to a structure fire early Friday morning in the East Hillside neighborhood. The fire was reported around 5:00 a.m. at 522 North 7th Avenue East. When crews arrived at the scene they found fire coming from the windows in the rear corner of the home. Fire crews searched the home and found no…

Minnesota Officer Deadly Force Working Group Gives One-Year Progress Report

They group was key in the bi-partisan passing of the Minnesota Police Accountability Act of 2020.

February 26, 2021

Arman Rahman,

MINNESOTA- A working group looking at ways to reduce deadly force encounters between police and citizens in Minnesota says many of their recommendations are being implemented — but there is still work to be done. The group was organized last year by Attorney General Keith Ellison and Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington, before the killing of George Floyd under the…

US Bombs Facilities In Syria Used By Iran-Backed Militia

February 25, 2021

Dan Hanger,

WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. military conducted airstrikes against facilities in eastern Syria that the Pentagon said were used by Iran-backed militia groups, in response to recent attacks against U.S. personnel in Iraq. The airstrikes were announced by Pentagon spokesman John Kirby, who said the action was authorized by President Joe Biden. Kirby said the U.S. attacks destroyed multiple facilities…

Bayfront Ice Rink to Close for the Season Due to Warm Temperatures

February 25, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Due to recent warm temperatures, the Bayfront Park ice rink will close today for the remainder of the season. The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department says the Bae-Front Valentine’s skating event that had been postponed due to cold temperatures, has now been canceled due to the rink’s closure. The event was scheduled to take place…

UMD’s Annual Equity, Race, & Ethnicity Summit Going Virtual March 2-4

Registration is Now Open for the Summit Taking Place March 2, 3, & 4, 2021

February 25, 2021

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Northland residents are encouraged to register and take part in the 2021 Equity, Race, & Equality Summit at UMD. The event has taken place on the campus since 2003, but this year will move to a virtual platform due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Participants are welcome to attend for one day, one workshop, or for one…

Female Victim Identified in Rice Lake Hit-And-Run Incident

February 25, 2021

Site Staff,

RICE LAKE, Minn. – The female victim of Tuesday night’s hit-and-run crash in Rice Lake has been identified. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia E. Berger, 68, remains hospitalized in stable condition with serious injuries. The Sheriff’s Office says Berger sustained a life-threatening head injury when she was struck by a white SUV on Arnold Road around…

Walz to Announce Next Phase of Vaccine Rollout Plan Thursday

February 25, 2021

The Associated Press,

(Glen Stubbe/Star Tribune via AP, Pool) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — At least 70% of Minnesotans age 65 and older will get at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine before the state moves on to the next phase of vaccinations, according to Gov. Tim Walz. The governor is expected to announce the next phase of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan Thursday,…

Adventure Seekers Take On Lake Superior’s Ice Chunks

February 24, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Two guys decided to have a little fun on Lake Superior Wednesday. Cheryl Deloach captured video up the North Shore past Brighton Beach of two guys in their wet suits hopping from ice chunk to ice chunk. They even jumped in the water a few times. Cheryl says she was “pretty impressed with them! It looked like…

Spirit Mountain Thanks Community with “Spirit Loves Duluth Days” Discounts

Northlanders can go tubing, skiing, snowboarding and more for only $5.

February 24, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Northlanders can go tubing, skiing, snowboarding and more for only $5, as Spirit Mountain is hosting “Spirit Loves Duluth Days” Wednesday and Sunday the 28th. They say it’s a low-cost way for residents to experience what Spirit has to offer, and their way to say thank you for the public’s help and patience during the pandemic. “To let…

“Finding Answers” COVID-19 Vaccine Special: FOX21 Talks With The Experts

February 24, 2021

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — FOX21 and other news media outlets in the Northland came together at the DECC on Wednesday to interview experts and community organizers about the vaccine and distributing it to the current priority groups in our community. We spoke with St. Louis County Public Health Division Director Amy Westbrook. Westbrook says that St. Louis County hasn’t lost a…

St. Louis County, Local Hospitals Discuss Transportation and Handling of COVID-19 Vaccine

February 24, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

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Duluth Labor Organizations to Distribute Thousands of Food Boxes at DECC Thursday

They'll go through two semi-trucks carrying about 24 wrapped pallets of food boxes.

February 24, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Labor unions and organizations teamed up Wednesday, preparing to distribute thousands of boxes of food to anyone in need, secured from the US Department Of Agriculture’s Farmers to Families Program. On Thursday at the DECC, The Duluth Building and Construction Trades, Central Labor Body, and United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 11-89 will distribute those boxes…

Health Equity Groups Work to Vaccinate Northland’s Black, Indigenous, People of Color

According to the CDC, many racial and ethnic minority groups can face economic, social, and geographical barriers to healthcare, and therefore COVID Vaccines.

February 24, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- As vaccine supplies and vaccination initiatives increase throughout the country and the Northland, efforts have started zeroing in on helping racial and ethnic communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. According to the CDC, many racial and ethnic minority groups can face economic, social, and geographical barriers to healthcare such as difficulties finding affordable and quality housing and health…

WATCH: COVID-19 Vaccines: Finding Answers

February 24, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, MN — Whether it’s safe to get vaccinated if you have an underlying health condition or learning about the differences between the available vaccinations, people no doubt have plenty of questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. As the Northland navigates the next chapter in the fight against COVID-19, Duluth media outlets are teaming up for a special report called “COVID-19…

St. Luke’s Processing Thousands of Vaccine Doses to Ship Out Statewide

The hospital is one of the medical facilities designated as hubs, shipping to five different smaller "spokes" across the state.

February 24, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Luke’s in Duluth is sharing how they process their vaccine shipments. The hospital is one of the medical facilities designated as hubs, shipping to five different smaller “spokes” across the state. St. Luke’s processes 1,120 doses per flat of vaccines, stored at negative 60 to negative 80 degrees Celsius. Pharmaceutical staff at St. Luke’s says it’s a…

Gov. Walz Announces COVID-19 Community Vaccination Site at Mall of America

February 24, 2021

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz announced on Wednesday a new community vaccination site to launch this week at Mall of America. The governor’s office says the permanent site will be the fourth of its kind, joining sites in Minneapolis, Duluth, and Rochester. The Mall of America will serve approximately 8,190 pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade educators, school staff, and child…

Minnesota Reports 761 New COVID-19 Cases, 9 More Deaths Wednesday

February 24, 2021

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) – Minnesota health officials reported 761 new COVID-19 cases and nine more deaths Wednesday. The state has now seen 480,845 cases and 6,443 deaths since the start of the pandemic. So far, 4,040 of those deaths have been residents in long-term care facilities. The nine newly reported deaths were people ranging from age 60 to 94. Two were residents in…

Itasca County COVID to Resume Vaccinations Previously Canceled

February 24, 2021

Site Staff,

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – Itasca County Public Health officials say they are resuming COVID-19 vaccinations that were previously canceled due to inclement weather that had caused vaccine shipment delays. “A whole new level of patience has been required of people and providers during the pandemic and these past days, with so many in line to receive the vaccine, at last,…

Minnesota Supreme Court Hands Victory to PolyMet Copper Mine

February 24, 2021

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Jim Mone, File) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court has reversed an appeals court’s rejection of a critical air emissions permit for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine and sent the case back for further proceedings. The court ruled Wednesday that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency was not required under federal law to investigate allegations of “sham permitting.” The…

Northland Doctor Reminds Residents COVID Vaccines Are Safe, Extremely Effective

Dr. Charles Kendall with Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet Discusses Vaccine Safety and Efficacy

February 24, 2021

Brett Scott,

CLOQUET, Minn. – According to the Minnesota Department of Health, over one million Minnesotans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Locally, in Carlton County, a region with a population of over 35,000, data shows more than 10,000 residents have received at least their first shot. Dr. Charles Kendall with Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet says he’s…

Appeals Court to Weigh 3rd-Degree Murder Charge for Chauvin

February 24, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Court of Appeals has agreed to consider a prosecutors’ request to reinstate a third-degree murder charge against the fired Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death. Jury selection begins March 8 for Derek Chauvin, who is charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter. The appeals court set oral arguments for March 1 on the question…

City Crews Responding to Water Main Break in Piedmont Neighborhood

February 24, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a broken water main in the Piedmont neighborhood. The break was reported around 9:20 a.m. and is located at 3826 Haines Road. Water has been shut off on Haines Road between 3826 Haines Road to Anderson Road. It is not known at this time how long it will take to…

City Crews Responding to Water Main Break in Gary New Duluth

February 24, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a broken water main in the Gary New Duluth neighborhood. The break was reported around 4:28 a.m. and is located at 613 101st Avenue West. Water has been shut off on 101st Avenue West between 603 101st and Stowe Street. It is not known at this time how long it…

February Spike Expected in Minnesotans’ Home Heating Bills

February 24, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s largest gas utilities are warning about sky-high heating bills because of the historic cold wave in the South and the state’s stretch of subzero weather. At a special meeting by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Tuesday, members were told February heating bills could be $400 more. The additional charge isn’t expected to show up on customers’…

Walz: Next Vaccine Priority Group Will Be Announced Within Days

February 24, 2021

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce within days the next priority groups to get the COVID-19 vaccine, without waiting until senior citizens are fully vaccinated. Walz said administration officials are debating whether to make the move once 60 percent of seniors are vaccinated, or 70 percent, or 80 percent. According to health officials, nearly 42 percent of Minnesota…

Dist. 709 Expands Plan For In-Person Learning For Middle, H.S. Students

February 23, 2021

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School District is expanding its in-person learning plan for middle and high school students to include four days of in-person learning beginning March 29. The updated learning plan follows new guidelines announced by Governor Tim Walz last week. “The updated guidelines and declining COVID rates have opened up the ability to bring our middle and…

GO: Gooseberry Falls

February 23, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

Two Harbors, Minn. – “It’s really beautiful in the winter time,” Nisswa Resident, Marcy Byrns says. The frozen upper and lower falls are just one of the many reasons people make a return trip to Gooseberry even in the colder months. “It’s really amazing how they are frozen over to a certain extent depending on when you come and we…

Local Organization Donates Quilts To Ronald McDonald House Northland

The plan is to make quilts all year long to give back and bring comfort to the children at the Ronald McDonald House.

February 23, 2021

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn- Members of a local organization are quilting their way into the hearts of families at the Ronald McDonald House in Duluth, which recently opened. Every year, the Northern Lights Machine Quilters Guild gives back to a local organization. “Quilts are made with love one stitch at a time,” said Helen Smith Stone, the founding president of NLMCQG. This…

City Crews Repair Another Water Main Break

Officials say the city has had about one or two water main breaks per day, this year.

February 23, 2021

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – City repair crews responded to yet another water main break in the Duluth. Tuesday morning, the group was hard at work repairing a hairline crack in a water main off of Morris Thomas Road that left water gushing into the street and causing icy conditions. Officials say the city has had about one or two water main…

Four More Vaccination Sites To Open In Wisconsin Including In Douglas County

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers says the Douglas County site will be split with Barron County.

February 23, 2021

Nachai Taylor,

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. – Wisconsin is set to open four more vaccination clinics across the state including one in Douglas County. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers says the Douglas County site will be split with Barron County. Those sites are expected to open within the next two months. On Tuesday, Evers said although case numbers are down, we are not out…

70-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver

Victim was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.

February 23, 2021

Dan Hanger,

RICE LAKE, Minn. – A pedestrian was fighting for her life Tuesday night after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Rice Lake. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says the 70-year-old woman was struck by an SUV around 4:30 p.m. on the 5000 block of Arnold Road. She was hospitalized with a life-threatening head injury. The 33-year-old male driver…

6-Year-Old Dies, Woman Injured in Cass County Snowmobile Crash

February 23, 2021

Site Staff,

CASS COUNTY, Minn. – According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, a 6-year-old girl died and a 35-year-old woman was injured in a snowmobile crash Monday afternoon. Deputies responded to reports of a snowmobile crash with serious injuries in Gould Township around 3:17 p.m. When responders arrived at the scene they learned that the female and child, both of Federal…

Maurices President, CEO Announces Retirement

February 23, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Tuesday, Maurices president and CEO, George Goldfarb, announced his retirement after 36 years with the company. Goldfarb has accepted the role of Chairman Emeritus for Maurices and will step away from his daily responsibilities. “We are so pleased that George will join Maurice’s Board of Directors. He has spent the last 36 years, 10 of which…

Nationwide Natural Gas Price Surge Could Show up on Your Gas Bill

February 23, 2021

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) – State leaders are hearing from Minnesota utility and energy companies who were hit with millions of dollars in unexpected costs after natural gas prices soared due to bitter cold temperatures throughout much of the country. On Tuesday, energy and utility companies will present in front of the state utility commission, explaining how they were impacted by the natural gas…

City Crews Responding to Water Main Break in Piedmont Neighborhood

February 23, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break located in the Piedmont neighborhood. The break was reported just before 7:00 a.m. Tuesday at 3217 Celia Street. It is not known at this time how long it will take to fix the break, but crews are working to repair the break and restore water service…

Duluth Organization Making Push for New Homeless Housing Option

"I love the space. It and peaceful. It's comfortable. But more importantly to live in here and prove its a viable housing option here in Duluth."

February 23, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – “When you’re homeless you start feeling invisible,”AIM Twin Ports Chair, Kassie Standingbear Helgerson says. “People will turn their heads and look down. They don’t want to see you. If they see you, then they will acknowledge that there’s a problem.” Back in October of 2020, advocates pitched their tents outside of Duluth city hall to bring a…