SAGINAW, Minn.- Authorities with St. Louis County Sherriff’s Office are on the hunt for an escapee from the Northeast Regional Corrections Center (NERCC) Friday. According to the Sherriff’s Office, on November 13, 2020 at approximately 4:00 p.m., the St Louis County Sheriff’s Office was advised of an escapee from NERCC. NERCC staff reported that Keith Cochise Bellanger (33) had just…
DULUTH, Minn. – A local art studio is helping to spread a little holiday cheer. Bailey Builds in Duluth is kicking off its 12 days of Christmas festivities. Community members can enjoy six weekends of fun and interactive pop-up events at the gallery in West Duluth. The events are in partnership with other local artists and small businesses to help…
DULUTH, Minn. – Chester bowl is collecting donations for its annual Ski, Suds, and Slices fundraiser to help keep kids attending their annual camp programs. This year the event is being held virtually due to the pandemic. Donors can buy tickets to an exclusive livestream concert of local bands. Attendees can also bid on items in a silent auction. “Last…
DULUTH, Minn. – Students at the College of St. Scholastica are stepping up to give blood in an effort to help save lives especially during a pandemic. It’s said giving blood can be the one selfless thing any person can do to potentially help another individual. Many students at the college of St. Scholastica made that commitment to donate their…
PROCTOR, Minn. – Bay View Elementary School in Proctor was placed on the Minnesota Department of Health’s Outbreak list on Thursday. It’s meant for school buildings which have five or more reported Covid-19 cases between students and staff in a two-week period. Proctor previously announced they will continue with their distance learning model through January 4th. The district cites staff…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota school districts are experiencing staffing shortages statewide amid a continued surge in virus cases in recent weeks. Some superintendents say more educators and school staff are being infected or exposed to the virus and having to quarantine, forcing districts across the state to dial back in-person learning models. The state is seeing explosive growth in virus…
DULUTH, Minn. – DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police say two suspects in a St. Cloud home invasion and shooting have been arrested after conducting a search a warrant at a residence at Harbor Highlands. According to police, the Duluth Police Department received information from the St. Cloud Police Department which identified a residence in Duluth where the two suspects were…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth announced Friday that it will once again be launching its Snow Removal Assistance Program this winter. The program connects qualifying residents with volunteers who can help shovel snow throughout the winter months. According to the City website, the Snow Removal Assistance Program provides for the removal of snow from the door of the…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Fond du Lac along with the State Emergency Operation Center will be conducting community-wide COVID-19 testing next week. Testing will be available on November 16 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and November 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the FDL Ojibwe School Gymnasium located at 49 University Road in Cloquet. All FDL community members,…
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — The state prison in St. Cloud has been locked down because of a surge in coronavirus cases. Minnesota Department of Corrections spokeswoman Sarah Fitzgerald tells KMSP-TV that there are 335 current cases of COVID-19 among the 623 inmates in the Minnesota Correctional Facility in St. Cloud. Fifty-nine staff members were also out with the coronavirus. Fitzgerald said…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 5,552 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Friday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 207,339 in the state. Health officials also reported 46 news deaths bringing the death total to 2,839 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 3,304,436 tests have been completed to date. There are…
HIBBING, Minn. – Hibbing Schools says they will begin a “COVID-19 Reset” for PK-12th grade beginning next week. In a recent Facebook post, Hibbing Schools announced they would be canceling all school activities including in-person classes, extracurricular activities, district-provided meals, and Tier One Worker Daycare during the COVID-19 Reset. Classes will not be in sessions on Monday, November 16 as…
DULUTH, Minn. – The 6th annual UMD Entrepreneurship conference was held this morning in the Kirby Student Center. This year was the first year the event has been completely virtual. Over 500 students from various age groups participated in a conference geared towards showing how several companies are breaking the barriers and still thriving during the pandemic. “No matter what…
DULUTH, Minn. – If you are in need of a tasty treat, the Something Sweet by Maddie Lu pop-up shop is back at the Miller Hill Mall. The Coon Rapids-based shop is owned by Maddie Carlos, the winner of two Food Network baking competition shows. The pop-up shop at Miller Hill is offering some of the same favorites from its…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Bentleyville Tour of Lights is expected to open next Saturday. Its new gift shop, which is now taking over Grandma’s Sports Garden, is having a soft opening this weekend. The large space is a reimagination of what used to be the Sports Garden and is filled with everything Christmas. It is also the prime spot for…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Business is starting to pick up for local meat shops as the holidays are quickly approaching. This time of year, Superior Meats gets a ton of orders for turkeys. Also, during thanksgiving week, the store gets even busier as many folks are stopping in to pick up their orders. Staff say it’s a top priority to stay…
(John Autey/Pioneer Press via AP,Pool) ST.PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced on Thursday that he has extended the COVID-19 peacetime emergency due to the record number of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths due to the virus. “COVID-19 is taking a deadly toll on our communities and putting a strain on our health care system,” said Governor Walz. “As cases…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – On Thursday, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency approved necessary permits for Enbridge’s Line 3 Replacement Project. In a recent statement, Enbridge said the decision from the MPCA and Minnesota DNR, “clears the way for a determination from the US Army Corps of Engineers regarding federal permits.” The eight approved…
(FOX 9) – Minnesotans can now get tested for COVID-19 without ever leaving their home, according to state health officials. The Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday it has expanded its pilot program for its at-home COVID-19 test statewide. Anyone in Minnesota can now order a saliva test to be delivered to their home. The test is then sent to the new saliva testing…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Health on Thursday reported 7,228 new cases of the coronavirus, shattering the single-day record set just last week by more than 1,000 cases as the virus continues its unrelenting spread throughout the state. Minnesota health officials reported 39 deaths on Thursday, second only to the 56 deaths reported the day before. The state…
PROCTOR, Minn. – On Thursday, Proctor Public Schools announced they will be in distance learning until at least January 4. Superintendent John Engelking said that due to a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in the area they have made the decision to remain in the distance learning model throughout the end of the year. Engelking noted that they would look…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 7,728 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Thursday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 201,795 in the state. Health officials also reported 39 news deaths bringing the death total to 2,793 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 3,253,880 tests have been completed to date. There are…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s largest school district is planning to close its elementary schools as a growing number of coronavirus cases has left it short on staff and bus drivers. The Anoka-Hennepin district, which serves 13 communities, will be transitioning to distance learning. Elementary students have been attending in-person classes two days a week since Sept. 15. Anoka-Hennepin’s middle and…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Great Lakes Aquarium is having a special discount for families during this winter season. It’s called Wonder Wednesdays and visitors from age 3 to adult get admission for 6 dollars down from 15 bucks. Children under three are always free. Management at the aquarium hopes that this will be a time where families don’t have to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s Best Bread offered a special thank-you to veterans in the community. On Wednesday, any veteran could pick a treat of their choice in honor of their sacrifice. The owner of the bakery says his father served nearly 35 years in the military. He also says life can through curve balls, but its important to remember those…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is turning back the dial to help slow the pace of rising covid-19 cases in the state. These new restrictions will put additional limitations on bars and restaurants starting Friday. Both indoor and outdoor private social gatherings will also be capped at ten people at that point. The number of guests allowed at…
DULUTH, Minn. – Community members came together at the Veteran’s Memorial Park… to pay homage to those who served on the front lines to fight for this country, on Wednesday. A few dozen people gathered in the park that was blanketed with fresh snow to salute and celebrate the veterans in the community. The honor guard performed to pay tribute…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s beginning to look a lot light Christmas at Glensheen Mansion. The historic estate will be opened for self-guided Christmas tours this Friday. Staff have spent the past few weeks decorating the mansion with dozens of trees and have also hidden 25 elves inside the home which has become a family favorite. “Kids can find the elves…
DULUTH, Minn. – Several inches of snow fell in Duluth overnight and some residents spent the morning digging out. Those without snow blowers spent a little extra time shoveling and one Lakeside resident was even helping clear off a neighbor’s sidewalk. “We try to help out our neighbors who might not have an easy of a time shoveling their walkways….
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have given up on trying to host larger crowds and said Wednesday that the team will close the remaining home games to fans, as the state blew past its record for new deaths in a day. The Vikings said in a statement that while players, coaches, and staff have missed the energy and passion…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 194,570 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 56 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,754 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 3,179,872 tests have been completed to date. There are 157,164 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 12,151 patients have required hospitalization…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials will report a record of 56 new deaths from COVID-19 when they release updated figures Wednesday, Gov. Tim Walz said. Walz told Minnesota Public Radio the daily report will also show positivity rates above 20%, an important measure of how fast the disease is spreading. The 7-day rolling average of the positivity rate in Minnesota has…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – After nearly 10 years of taking the hard road in many cases, the road is now a lot smoother looking ahead for the Lake County Sheriff’s Department. The law enforcement team recently welcomed a new four-legged enforcer, K9 Arrow. “He’s kind of — the best way to describe it is a very active kid,” said Deputy…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A November storm has dumped as much as 10 inches of snow in Minnesota and whipped up damaging winds in Wisconsin where tens of thousands were left without power. The Minnesota State Patrol handled hundreds of crashes and spinouts as snow piled up late Tuesday. Between 4:30 and 9:30 p.m., troopers responded to 176 crashes, 156 vehicles…
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz turned the dial back Tuesday, with new COVID-19 restrictions on social gatherings and bars and restaurants in particular. Some local bar owners and staff throughout Duluth spoke out. Gov. Walz says these rules are because 71% of COVID cases from June to November were spread through private social gatherings, weddings, funerals, and bars. In…
DULUTH, Minn. – The National Weather Service and Minnesota Department of Public Safety are promoting Winter Hazard Awareness Week across Minnesota and Wisconsin. The two organizations are advertising a few lists on their website that can be helpful to prepare for winter before it happens. They have included a list of supplies for your vehicle and ways to check to…
PROCTOR, Minn. – Proctor reopened its nine-hole golf course last Tuesday with plans to remain open all week long thanks to some record breaking warm weather. That left avid golfers itching to get back out on the course for one more crack at the season. “The cold weather does not bother me. The latest I think I golfed was November…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is switching to a COVID-19 emergency patrol schedule to allow for a built-in quarantine period. Officers will now work five-day, 12-hour shifts with 10 days off. Investigative staff will be on rotating shifts to serve as back-up for patrol. As of Tuesday night, 27 employees were in quarantine for being exposed to the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Every year, the American Red Cross hosts a Veteran’s Day blood drive. On Tuesday, the organization kicked off the two-day event taking place at Amsoil Arena in Duluth. the American Red Cross is partnering with the umd athletics department and Affinity Credit Union to host the event. Traditionally as winter gets closer, the group usually sees a…
DULUTH, Minn. – A flu shot could potentially serve a stronger purpose this year other than just shielding you from the influenza virus. Researchers are now looking into the possibility of the flu shot also helping protect some people from catching severe cases of COVID-19. The likelihood of the Influenza vaccination providing protection against COVID-19 shows promise, but knowing for…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Public Schools will be shifting to a full distance learning model and pausing in-person athletics and activities through December 13 starting next week. On Tuesday, the announcement was made that due to increasing COVID rates in the area elementary students will begin distance learning starting next Thursday. The district’s middle and high schools are already in…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota bars and restaurants must stop serving at 10 p.m. and attendance at weddings, funeral and social gatherings will be limited under new restrictions Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday to try to slow the accelerating spread of the coronavirus. Sounding the most ominous tones he has used in months, Walz warned in a statewide address that Minnesota…
CLOQUET, Minn. – The mother of the child killed in a single-vehicle crash in Cloquet Sunday afternoon told police she had been drinking and looking at the GPS on her cellphone prior to the crash that killed her son and injured her 5-year-old daughter. According to police, Misty Louise Mattinas, 26, of Onamia, Minnesota has been charged with criminal vehicular…
(City of Hermantown) HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The Hermantown Governmental Services Building has closed to the public due to increasing cases of COVID-19 in the area as well as an increase in the number of members of City staff and the Hermantown Police Department exposed to the virus. The Hermantown Governmental Services Building houses City Hall, the Hermantown Police Department, and…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 189,681 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 23 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,698 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 3,179,872 tests have been completed to date. There are 153,347 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 11,933 patients have required hospitalization…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A former Hermantown Middle School teacher charged with fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct for having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old high school student last year has been sentenced. Madeleine Schmaltz, 30, received sentencing of three years of supervised probation after pleading guilty to the felony charge in September. According to the criminal complaint, a mandated reporter contacted…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will announce significant new COVID-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants, weddings and funerals, and private gatherings Tuesday, according to sources. The new restrictions come as Minnesota is experiencing an explosion of COVID-19 across the state, with daily case counts, hospitalizations, and deaths at their highest point since the onset of the pandemic….
NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s largest beauty chain has a deal to place shops in more than 100 Target stores by mid-2021. Ulta Beauty and Target said Tuesday that the shops will be located next to Target’s existing beauty sections. The financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. The partnership comes as the coronavirus pandemic has upended shopping habits….
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota and the Minneapolis St. Paul Air Reserve Base in Minnesota are among nine U.S. Air Force bases in the world that have been categorized as a “red” installation due to the rise of active COVID-19 cases in areas surrounding the bases. The red categorization means any civilian or…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Monday the Duluth City Council unanimously passed two resolutions involving federal funding for a multi-year warming shelter and hygiene facility, and DEDA funding in case a court asks the city to work on the run-down Kozy Bar and Apartments Building. All councilors approved a resolution from Councilors Roz Randorf and Vice President Renee Van Nett calling for…
