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The Outreach Center to Hold Fundraiser

This is an annual fundraiser for the Outreach center, as it funds about half of their yearly budget.

May 17, 2022

Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- May is Mental Health Awareness month and on non-profit in Cloquet is holding a fundraiser this Thursday, with money going toward the services it offers to the community. The Outreach Center serves people with mental illness and people who are homeless, through education and supportive services. The upcoming fundraiser provides about half of the Outreach center’s budget for…

Forsman Running for Minnesota House of Representatives

Primary elections begin August 9.

May 17, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Today is the first day for candidates to submit their affidavit for candidacy to run for federal, state and local offices in Minnesota. Duluth city council president Arik Forsman is submitting his candidacy to represent House district 8B in the Minnesota state legislature. Right now, he is one of three DFL candidates running for the seat, alongside Breanna…

St. Louis County Declares State of Emergency as Flooding Continues

May 17, 2022

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, MN – St. Louis county officials declared a state of local emergency this morning after weeks of heavy rainfall has caused several lakes and rivers to lose containment resulting in damaging floods. With the extent of the damage that is occurring, the resolution was pushed forward to seek financial assistance in dealing with this crisis. The monetary threshold for…

Swollen St. Louis River In Scanlon Means More Business For Some

May 17, 2022

Dan Hanger,

SCANLON, Minn. – Weeks of heavy rainfall after the snowmelt have sent the St. Louis River on a wild ride, including in Scanlon. “It’s the highest we’ve seen in 10 years, 2012 obviously — the 500-year flood was the highest,” explained Aaron Hanson, co-owner of River Inn Bar & Grill, which sits along the river. During the 2012 flood, Hanson…

More Federal Funding to Help Clean Up of Spirit Lake, St. Louis River

May 17, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – Clean up of the former U.S. Steel Duluth Works site is getting a boost in funding. $113 million from the federal infrastructure bill passed last year will go towards the complete restoration of Spirit Lake, Munger Landing, and Scanlon Reservation. A key part of the project through next year is the dredging and removal of 406-thousand cubic yards…

Luncheon Held to Remember Those Lost in Line of Duty

May 17, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week is National Police Week, used to remember those who died while in the line of duty. For Duluth, this means an annual luncheon hosted by the St. Louis County Law Enforcement Chaplaincy. With one year not taking place due to COVID, this was their 33rd event. The first took place in 1990 following the death of…

Minnesota Association of Women Police Hold Annual Conference in Duluth

May 17, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – Dozens of women who are members of law enforcement agencies from across Minnesota are in Duluth this week for the Minnesota Association of Women Police’s annual conference. The event is a chance to learn the latest in department leadership and tactical mobility through training, seminars, and speakers. President of the Minnesota Association of Women Police Serena Frazier says…

Powell: Fed To Keep Hiking Rates Until It Controls Inflation

May 17, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday underscored the Federal Reserve’s determination to keep raising interest rates until there is clear evidence inflation is steadily falling — a high-stakes effort that carries the risk of causing an eventual recession. The Fed’s increases in its benchmark short-term rate typically lead, in turn, to higher borrowing costs for consumers and businesses,…

Coffee Conversation: DogApproved.biz Launching Dog-Friendly Resource Guide

May 17, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Northland businesses in and around the Twin Ports are taking the pledge to be “dog approved” as part of a new dog-friendly resource guide that’s launching in June by DogApproved.biz. The guide will be online and also found in participating businesses around town as a way to let dog owners know the best dog-friendly patios, special doggy…

Minnesota To Pay $1.5M To Man Arrested During Floyd Protest

May 17, 2022

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis has agreed to pay $1.5 million to a man who said police used excessive force when he was arrested during the protests that followed George Floyd’s death in 2020, according to court documents filed Tuesday. Jaleel Stallings, 29, also alleged in his federal lawsuit that several of his constitutional rights were violated. The judgment accepted by Stallings states that the…

Proctor HS Football Player Accused Of Sodomizing Victim Pleads Guilty

May 17, 2022

Site Staff,

PROCTOR, Minn. — The Proctor High School football player charged with sexually assaulting his teammate in September pleaded guilty in the case on Tuesday. FOX21 is not naming the suspect because he was 17 at the time of the incident, and it is an extended jurisdiction juvenile case in court. The defendant will eventually receive an adult sentencing, but the…

Nearly 43,000 People Died On US Roads Last Year, Agency Says

May 17, 2022

The Associated Press,

DETROIT (AP) — Nearly 43,000 people were killed on U.S. roads last year, the highest number in 16 years as Americans returned to the highways after the pandemic forced many to stay at home. The 10.5% jump over 2020 numbers was the largest percentage increase since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began its fatality data collection system in 1975. Transportation Secretary…

FDA Clears COVID Booster Shot For Healthy Kids Ages 5 To 11

May 17, 2022

The Associated Press,

(AP) — U.S. regulators on Tuesday authorized a COVID-19 booster shot for healthy 5- to 11-year-olds, hoping an extra vaccine dose will enhance their protection as infections once again creep upward. Everyone 12 and older already was supposed to get one booster dose for the best protection against the newest coronavirus variants — and some people, including those 50 and…

Tuesday’s Lunchtime Update

May 17, 2022

Emma Propp,

Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

In Buffalo, Biden Condemns Racism, Mourns New Victims

May 17, 2022

The Associated Press,

BUFFALO (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden paid their respects Tuesday at a makeshift memorial to the 10 people killed in the white supremacist attack in Buffalo, confronting again the forces of hatred he once said called him back to seek the White House. Just off Air Force One, the first couple laid a bouquet of…

SOAR Career Solutions Starts Short-Term Job Training Programs

May 17, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — If you’re looking for a career change SOAR Career Solutions is starting short-term training sessions this week. The health and construction trainings provide instruction from Duluth Adult Education and Lake Superior College. These courses help individuals who need help getting a foot in the door to these industries. For those who are eligible, there is no cost….

Howard’s Que Serving Up Southern Style Flavors

Howard's Que is currently open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and then Fridays and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.

May 16, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Howard’s Que located in Lincoln Park has been serving up southern style barbeque for years. “It’s a little bit of Howard style, it’s a little bit of Memphis, that’s where I’m from Memphis, Tennessee and St. Louis, Missouri so it’s a combination of those areas and regions. Here, you’re never going to walk away hungry,” owner Howard…

A Place For Fido Opens New Pet-Themed Gift Shop Inside Fitger’s

May 16, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — A Place For Fido at Fitger’s in Duluth just opened a gift shop across from its current store. Fido’s Pawsome Gifts opened its doors for business last Friday. It has an array of pet-themed items, such as the Duluth-based Minnesota Nice Dog Company t-shirts, to pictures frames, signs, and more. The owner says the new shop was…

ECFE Lester Park Visits Gnesen Outdoor Playscape

May 16, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Early Childhood Family Education or ECFE for short, held a mixed age class today at the Gnesen outdoor playscape. The class from Lester likes to do field trips out in the community where kids and their parents can get outside and support nature play. The Gnesen outdoor playscape is open to the public and has swings, slides,…

St. Louis County Releases Homelessness Count 2022

May 16, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County released the results of a census conducted in January that shows the number of individuals experiencing homelessness in the county. The report showed that 606 individuals are experiencing homelessness with 234 experiencing unsheltered homelessness. These numbers have been trending up over the past five years as it is a 20 percent increase from what…

Man Arrested In Cass County After Teen Dies From Stab Wound

May 16, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

CASS LAKE, Minn. — A 34-year-old man is in custody after a 19-year-old man died from a stab wound in rural Cass Lake on Saturday night. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, officers were called out to a home on Waboose Trail Northwest in the Pike Bay Township. When they arrived, they found a…

River Quest Returns to In-Person Format

The River Quest welcomes around 1,000 students from across the region.

May 16, 2022

Cam Derr,

Duluth, Minn.- Sixth graders from across the region will gather down at the DECC for a fun-filled educational field trip, learning a little more about our great lake. Nearly one-thousand students will come to Duluth’s waterfront this week for the annual River Quest field-trip. Sixth graders got to participate in about a dozen hands-on activities, that include learning more about…

Lake Superior College Holds Nurse’s Pinning Ceremony at The DECC

LSC graduated 109 nursing students today.

May 16, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Lake Superior College held its first in-person commencement since 2019 for graduates who are part of its nursing program. Family and friends gathered in the DECC’s Symphony Hall as the graduates were honored with a pinning ceremony. There were about 109 students who received their nursing associates or practical nursing degrees. “This has been a really intense, …

The USS Minneapolis-St.Paul Arrives in Duluth

The iron used to construct the ship came from the Mesabi Range.

May 16, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Shipping season has been underway in the Twin Ports since March, but today a special ship came into the harbor that you typically don’t see too often around here. The USS Minneapolis-St. Paul cruised under the lift bridge this morning. This vessel is a Freedom class littoral combat ship of the United States Navy. Port officials tell…

St. Luke’s Staff Members Spend Day Giving Back to Community

As part of National "Do Something Good for Your Neighbors Day", St. Luke's staff members picked up trash and cleaned around their campus and surrounding neighborhoods.

May 16, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Monday, around two dozen St. Luke’s employees spent part of their day giving back to the community. As part of National “Do Something Good for Your Neighbors Day”, St. Luke’s staff members picked up trash and cleaned around their campus and surrounding neighborhoods. The event gives employees a chance to connect with one another while also…

Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad Stays Busy With Maintenance Work During Closure

On Monday, the wheels and running gears of one of the locomotives was lifted by crane onto a semi truck which will then be sent off to a remanufacturing facility in Pennsylvania.

May 16, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad has been temporarily suspended for three years but that hasn’t stopped work from happening on-site. On Monday, the wheels and running gears of one of the locomotives was lifted by crane onto a semi truck which will then be sent off to a remanufacturing facility in Pennsylvania. The wheels were on…

Highway 194 Road Construction Starting May 23rd

May 16, 2022

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced construction on Highway 194 will start May 23rd, 2022. No word on how long it will last. Construction on the 17 mile long highway will include a reduced conflict intersection at the intersection of Highway 194 and Highway 53. Be on the lookout for lane shifts, possible road closures, and…

City Of Duluth In Need Of Election Judges

May 16, 2022

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth is looking for election judges. These judges are needed for the Primary Election on August 2nd, 2022 and the General Election being held November 1st, 2022. If you would like to be an election judge you can either volunteer or be paid $10.00 an hour, and be as young as 16 to be…

Abbott Says Agreement Reached To Reopen Baby Formula Plant

May 16, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Baby formula maker Abbott said Monday it has reached an agreement with U.S. health regulators to restart production at its largest domestic factory, though it will be well over a month before any new products ship from the site to help alleviate the national shortage facing parents. Abbott did not immediately detail the terms of the agreement with the…

St. Louis Co. Board Meeting Tuesday To Discuss Possible State Of Emergency Due To Flooding Risk

May 16, 2022

Emma Propp,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — A special meeting has been called for the St. Louis County board to consider declaring a state of local emergency on Tuesday morning, given the risk of flooding in some communities right now. Throughout the Northland, heavy rainfall and warmer temperatures causing the lingering snow to melt in the past few weeks has caused water…

US Deaths From COVID Hit 1 Million, Less Than 2 1/2 Years In

May 16, 2022

The Associated Press,

(AP) — The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 hit 1 million on Monday, a once-unimaginable figure that only hints at the multitudes of loved ones and friends staggered by grief and frustration. The confirmed number of dead is equivalent to a 9/11 attack every day for 336 days. It is roughly equal to how many Americans died in the Civil…

Monday’s Lunchtime Update

May 16, 2022

Emma Propp,

Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update

Reversing Trump, Biden Acts To Deploy US Troops To Somalia

May 16, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday signed an order to deploy U.S. troops to Somalia amid heightened concerns about the country’s Islamic extremist rebels, known as al-Shabab. The move is a reversal of President Donald Trump’s late-term decision to remove nearly all 700 special operations forces that had been operating there. Biden’s decision, confirmed by a senior administration official, comes after Defense Secretary…

Biden Offers Logistics Support To Ease Formula Shortage

May 16, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Under fire from parents and politicians, President Joe Biden is offering formula manufacturers and retailers transportation and logistics support to ease the nationwide shortage of baby formula, as the administration works to bring the largest domestic plant back on line after it was shut down early this year due to safety issues. The White House said it…

Buffalo Shooter’s Prior Threat, Hospital Stay Under Scrutiny

May 16, 2022

The Associated Press,

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The white gunman accused of committing a racist massacre at a Buffalo supermarket made threatening comments that brought police to his high school last spring, but he was never charged with a crime and had no further contact with law enforcement after his release from a hospital, officials said. The revelation raised questions about whether his encounter with…

Northeastern Minnesota Bracing For Record Flooding

May 16, 2022

The Associated Press,

LUTSEN, Minn. (AP) — Communities in northeastern Minnesota are preparing to deal with more flooding and are calling for volunteers to help with sandbagging. Near Voyageurs National Park, most docks are under water at area lakes and some 200 homes and resorts are at risk. Kabetogama Township Supervisor John Stegmeir said his area is bracing for a record-breaking flood. Stegmeir…

Walz, Top Lawmakers Strike Deal On Tax Cuts, New Spending

May 16, 2022

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Gov. Tim Walz and top lawmakers have struck a deal that carves up Minnesota’s budget surplus into tax cuts, new classroom spending, and public safety. The agreement calls for $4 billion in new spending, $4 billion in tax cuts, and leaves $4.2 billion on the budgetary bottom line in case the economy worsens. That broad framework…

Flooding Near Fayal Township Shuts Down Two Roads

May 15, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

ST. LOUIS CO., Minn. — The banks of the St. Louis River are overflowing, flooding two roads close to Fayal Township. Bodas Road/County Road 95, and Barker Road/Unorganized Township Road 9212 are affected by the situation. The roads can reopen once the water recedes and crews can go in to see if there is any damage or repairs that need…

Mama Dukes Hosts Drag Performance For All Ages At The Flame Nightclub

May 15, 2022

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — A drag show welcome to all ages at the Flame Nightclub Duluth drew in dozens of people on Sunday. The event was called “Mama’s Toybox.” The performers lip-synced to popular songs while dressed up in costumes. It was a dry event that featured mocktails and refreshments, along with a 360-degree photobooth. The host, Mama Dukes, hoped that…

Greens on Foreteenth Open for First Full Season

May 15, 2022

Mason Kroll,

VIRGINIA, Minn. – A new mini golf course in Virginia is back open for the season. Greens on Foreteenth as it came to life last fall and was operational for a few months before winter hit. To start their first full season, they opened the greens back up on May 7th and business has been picking up quickly through their…

Bridging the Divide, Bus Bike Walk Event

May 15, 2022

Mason Kroll,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Cyclists got together Sunday afternoon and made the trek across the bong bridge in support of Bridging the Divide, a bike lock fundraiser for local Duluth and Superior kids. Part of Bus Bike Walk month, bikers started at the Bayfront parking lot and made their way to Earth Rider Brewery where the event was set up. The…

VIDEO: Jay Cooke State Park Visitors In Awe Of Rushing Waters

May 15, 2022

Marcus Asmus,

Categories: Environment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Authorities: 1 killed, 5 Hurt In California Church Shooting

May 15, 2022

The Associated Press,

LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. (AP) — One person was killed and four others were critically wounded in a shooting Sunday at a Southern California church, authorities said. Deputies detained one person and recovered a weapon following the shooting at Geneva Presbyterian Church in the city of Laguna Woods, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department said on Twitter. A fifth injured person suffered minor…

Most Great Barrier Reef Coral Studied This Year Was Bleached

May 15, 2022

The Associated Press,

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — More than 90% of Great Barrier Reef coral surveyed this year was bleached in the fourth such mass event in seven years in the world’s largest coral reef ecosystem, Australian government scientists said. Bleaching is caused by global warming, but this is the reef’s first bleaching event during a La Niña weather pattern, which is associated…

Lutsen Resort’s Historic Covered Bridges Damaged by Trees Barreling Down Raging River

While they sustained heavy damage, the spokesperson says enough infrastructure remains that they can save the bridges.

May 14, 2022

Arman Rahman,

Photo: Bryan Hansel LUTSEN, Minn.- More flood damage on the North Shore as Lutsen Resort’s historic red, covered bridges took some heavy damage due to the rushing Poplar River below. The resort asked for people to share pictures and images of the beloved bridges, which seemed to be the site of many weddings and other memories in the past decades….

Volunteers Needed to Help Sandbag Kabetogama Township, MN from Rising Floodwaters

According to a spokesperson with the Township, floodwaters are expected to exceed the 2014 flood event and could reach the all-time high set in 1950.

May 14, 2022

Arman Rahman,

Photo: St. Louis County, when they delivered supplies to the community Friday. KABETOGAMA, Minn.- Kabetogama Township is asking for volunteers to help with sandbagging to protect properties from the rising floodwaters in the Namakan Water Basin. Kabetogama is a small community bordering Lake Kabetogama on the southern boundary of Voyageurs National Park. It includes approximately 200 lakeshore properties, among them…

Anglers take to the Water for Minnesota Fishing Opener

May 14, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – “It was good to be back out on the open water again that’s for sure, not freezing out there, actually get some sunshine,” said Gabe Umpierre after fishing on Fish Lake. Saturday kicked off fishing opener for Minnesota, and anglers were happy to get back out and throw some lines in the water. “My first time out…

North and Shore Goes From Mobile Pop-Up to Permanent Storefront In Lincoln Park

North and Shore celebrated their grand opening in the new Enger Lofts on West Superior Street.

May 14, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- What was once a maker’s pop-up shop at breweries and events in the Twin Ports is now getting new life as a brick and mortar store in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. North and Shore celebrated their grand opening in the new Enger Lofts on West Superior Street. The owners operated as the Makers Mercantile pop-up for the last…

College of St. Scholastica Holds In-Person Commencement

May 14, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Graduation season continued this weekend as graduates from the College of St. Scholastica walked the stage. Students from 6 of the college’s schools got their diplomas today at the Kenwood Campus in Duluth. The commencement was livestreamed this year as well. Students were excited to cap off their college careers like normal. “I think it’s important to be…

Hundreds Get Hands-On With Experiments, Art at Depot STEAM Festival

Organizers say they were beyond happy with the turnout at the STEAM Festival seeing more than 400 people in the first hour.

May 14, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Over a thousand people visited the Depot today for what organizers call the biggest event focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, or STEAM, in the Northland. Organizers say they were beyond happy with the turnout at the STEAM Festival seeing more than 400 people in the first hour. Families spread throughout different stations which included experiments…