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Essentia Vision Northland Project Celebrating Well-Balanced Workforce

Underrepresented Workers Vital to Essentia's Vision Northland Project

August 24, 2021

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Essentia Health Vision Northland Project is celebrating two milestones. The new, $900 million state-of-the-art facility is now approximately 40 percent complete. Another accomplishment resides within the workforce behind the project. According to Essentia Health, the operation is proud to have a workforce in which nearly 17 percent of the crew members are from groups traditionally underrepresented…

Army Corps Begin Vessel Yard Pier Repairs

The army corps will then continue repairs in the spring of 2022.

August 24, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Army Corps of Engineers began the repair of a portion of their Piers at the southern vessel yard Tuesday morning. Crews were mobilizing equipment to replace one of the old concrete walls built in THE 1940s which is worn down due to age. It will be replaced with steel sheet pile. People working on the project…

City of Duluth Hosts Back to School Event

There was also more than 1,400 backpacks handed out for free through Chum

August 24, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — More than 500 people stopped by the DECC for a city-sponsored back-to-school event and community resource fair. The free event was all about getting community resources into the hands of kids and their families including different forms on transportation, housing and more. There was also more than 1,400 backpacks handed out for free through Chum, but the…

Babbitt Evacuation Point Turned Into Overnight Shelter

August 24, 2021

Site Staff,

(courtesy: U.S. Forest Service/Facebook) BABBITT, Minn. – The American Red Cross says they are turning the Temporary Evacuation Point in Babbitt into an overnight shelter to help those displaced by the Greenwood fires. The shelter will provide by providing safe shelter, food, emergency relief supplies, emotional support, health services, current disaster information, and other resources. People are encouraged to bring…

Thompson Won’t Give Lawmakers Control of UW’S COVID Policies

August 24, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson is pushing back against Republican lawmakers who claim campuses need their permission to implement COVID-19 policies. System schools implemented a range of protocols this month heading into the fall semester, including mask and testing mandates. Republican lawmakers responded by voting to block the system from implementing any COVID-19 policies…

Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts Dies at Age 80

August 24, 2021

The Associated Press,

LONDON (AP) – Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died at the age of 80. Publicist Bernard Doherty said Tuesday that Watts “passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.” The self-effacing and unshakeable drummer helped anchor one of rock’s greatest rhythm sections for more than half a century and used his “day job” to…

Virus Fears Lead Some Vendors to Skip Minnesota State Fair

August 24, 2021

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Jim Mone,File) FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. – Around 150 vendors will be missing when the Minnesota State Fair returns Thursday from a one-year layoff due to the pandemic. Many pulled out due to COVID-19 fears, staffing shortages, and supply chain issues. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that’s double the number of vendors that usually drop out. Several state agencies…

Midday Update 8-24-21

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, August 24, 2021

August 24, 2021

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News, weather

Greenwood Fire Grows to Over 19,000 Acres Tuesday

August 24, 2021

Site Staff,

ISABELLA, Minn. – The Greenwood fire has grown to approximately 19,493 acres, according to the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. As of Monday evening, the fire was zero percent contained and was expected to jump over Highway 1 causing new evacuation orders for those in the fire’s path. The fire had also broken out in two new areas, one on the…

Duluth Fire Department: “Residents Should Keep Windows Closed” Due to Smoke

August 24, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department issued an advisement early Tuesday morning due to heavy smoke in the area. According to a Tuesday news release, “The Duluth Fire Department is issuing an advisement that early this morning around 0420, a wind switch from the approaching weather front has brought smoke from the wildfires north of Duluth to our…

Morning Update 8-24-21

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, August 24, 2021

August 24, 2021

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update

House Sustains $60K Worth of Damage in Early Morning Duluth Fire

August 24, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department says a Duluth home sustained an estimated $60,000 worth of damage in an early Monday morning fire. Fire crews responded to reports of a fire just after 2:00 a.m. at 509 West 4th Street. When crews arrived on the scene they found heavy flames coming from the first floor and the front porch…

‘Get Ready’ Notifications Issued For Portion Of Gunflint Trail As Wildfires Grow

August 23, 2021

Dan Hanger,

BWCAW – The Cook County Sheriff’s Office and Gunflint fire personnel are alerting people along a northern portion of the Gunflint Trail to “get ready” for potential evacuations because of growing wildfires in the BWCAW. The pre-evacuation alert is for property owners from Seagull Lake to the south end of Loon Lake. Sheriff Pat Eliasen posted on social media Monday…

Knowing Your Neighbors: UpDawg Switching Up the Traditional Hotdog

Owners welcome creativity and unique flavors when customers craft their hotdogs.

August 23, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- A new food truck in the Twin Ports is pushing the boundaries of what goes on the hotdog. “Hotdogs are fun. You can just put anything on a hotdog,” said Cory Netland. “We just have a book full of recipes and ideas.” So, what’s UpDawg? It’s the newest food truck in the Twin Ports launched by Netland and…

Finland Evacuation Site Moves to Babbitt as Wildfire Shifts

August 23, 2021

Natalie Noury,

FINLAND, Minn.– The Red Cross’ evacuation site at the Finland Community Center relocated today to Babbitt, as demand for services has shifted with the greenwood fire. Forest Service officials tell us the weather patterns today were volatile, pushing the fire to move more North West. The new evacuation site in Babbitt is providing food and water, medical help, and in…

Greenwood Fire Surpasses 10,000 Acres of Damage

August 23, 2021

Natalie Noury,

FINLAND, Minn.– The Greenwood fire has grown to more than 10 thousand acres, burning through the Superior National Forest, and it is still zero percent contained. The Fire is expected to jump over Highway 1 soon, which might mean new evacuation orders for those in the fires path. As of Monday, the fire broke out in two new areas, one…

Ely Businesses Impacted by BWCA Closure

The recent closure of the boundary waters is bad news for some of the outfitters in Ely who equip campers with everything they need for the BWCA.

August 23, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

ELY, Minn. — “We’re at a point right now where it’s just incendiary so we had to take this drastic action for the first time in almost 50 years,” Piragis Northwoods Company Owner, Steve Piragis says. The recent closure of the boundary waters is bad news for some of the outfitters in Ely who equip campers with everything they need…

Mouth of Lester River Dries Up

August 23, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-The mouth of the Lester River heading into Lake Superior has dried up. The recent drought conditions are causing the unusual sight. Some tourists are seeing the bright side to all of this, however, as it makes for easier agate picking. “It’s strange, my little agate hunter here was hoping to find some agates in the stream since it…

Fall Semester Begins at Multiple Northland Colleges

August 23, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-The fall semester has begun at Lake Superior College and it includes in-person classes. Currently masks are required on campus to help reduce the amount of COVID cases. One student we caught up with says he’s happy to be back for the fall semester, as he works to get his associate of arts degree. “I just want to make…

Authorities Find Body in Missing Fire Chief’s Truck

August 23, 2021

The Associated Press,

HAYWARD, Wis. (AP) – Authorities have discovered a body in a missing fire chief’s truck. The Eau Claire Leader-Telegram reports that Arcadia-Glencoe Fire Chief Jeff Halvorsen and his vehicle were reported missing on Friday. The Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office found the truck on Sunday in a remote wooded area near Hayward. The sheriff’s office said a body was inside the…

University of Minnesota Mandates COVID-19 Vaccinations

August 23, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota will require all students to get vaccinated against COVID-19. President Joan Gabel and Jakub Tolar, dean of the university medical school, issued a news release Monday hours after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration fully approved the Pfizer version of the vaccine saying shots will be mandatory and students will receive an email…

New Evacuation Orders Issued Due to Greenwood Fire

August 23, 2021

Site Staff, The Associated Press,

FINLAND, Minn. – New evacuation orders were issued Monday afternoon due to the growing Greenwood fire. The U.S. Forest Service posted on their Facebook page Monday, “The Greenwood Fire is expected to cross State Highway 1 near the intersection of Lake County Highway 2. It has also moved to the northeast into the vicinity of McDougal Lake, requiring fire and…

Newly Vaccinated Wisconsin Residents to Get $100

August 23, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin residents who get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in the state between Aug. 20 and Labor Day will receive a $100 gift card. Gov. Tony Evers announced the incentive on Monday. The reward being offered just as students are returning to school is the latest incentive in Wisconsin designed to entice those who…

Capitol Police Officer Who Fatally Shot Ashli Babbitt Formally Exonerated

August 23, 2021

KQDS Staff,

WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) – The U.S. Capitol police officer who shot and killed Ashli Babbitt during the Jan. 6 riots has been formally exonerated. The exoneration of the officer, whose identity has not been released, was the last step in wrapping up the investigation into the incident. “USCP’s Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) determined the officer’s conduct was lawful…

Authorities: No Injuries in SUV vs. Train ‘Minor Crash’ in Superior

August 23, 2021

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Authorities say there were no reported injuries after an SUV was involved in a crash with a train in Superior Monday morning. According to the Superior Police Department, the accident happened around 9:52 a.m. in the area of North 12 Street and Poplar Avenue. Authorities say the incident was considered a “minor crash” According to reports, the…

US Forest Service Provides Update on John Ek, Whelp Fires in BWCA

August 23, 2021

Site Staff,

(US Forest Service) DULUTH, Minn. – On Monday, the US Forest Service provided updates on the status of the John Ek and Whelp fires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. According to officials, no fire-fighting crews have been sent directly to the fires due to difficult access, limited aircraft resources, and safety concerns. Instead, crews will focus on fuels…

Pentagon to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccine, as Pfizer Is Approved

August 23, 2021

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Pentagon says it will require service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now that the Pfizer vaccine has received full approval. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby says that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making good on his vow earlier this month to require the shots once the Food and Drug Administration approved the vaccine. Kirby said the…

Big Ten Teams Forfeit if Unable to Play Because of COVID-19

August 23, 2021

The Associated Press,

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) – The Big Ten is the latest Power Five conference to announce that a team must forfeit if it doesn’t have enough players available for a league game because of COVID-19. The Big Ten said the team that forfeits will be assessed a loss in the conference standings and its opponent will be credited with a win….

Igor Vovkovinskiy, Tallest Man in US, Dies in Minnesota

August 23, 2021

The Associated Press,

(courtesy: Fox 9) ROCHESTER, Minn. – Igor Vovkovinskiy, the tallest man in the United States, has died in Minnesota. He was 38. His family says the Ukrainian-born Vovkovinskiy died of heart disease Friday at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He came to the Mayo Clinic in 1989 as a child. His size was due to a tumor pressing against his…

Coffee Conversation: Gearing Up for Tribute Fest

The Tribute Fest was set up to raise awareness and funds for homeless veterans in the state of Minnesota.

August 23, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn. – Folks in the Northland are gearing up this week for the start of The Tribute Fest happening August 26 – 28 at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth. The Tribute Fest was set up to raise awareness and funds for homeless veterans in the state of Minnesota. New this year: veterans or active duty military and their families…

US Regulators Give Full Approval to Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

August 23, 2021

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. has given full approval to the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer. The Food and Drug Administration’s decision on Monday may help lift public confidence in vaccinations as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet. The FDA has never before had so much evidence to judge a shot’s safety. More than 200 million doses…

City Crews Responding to a Water Main Break in West Duluth

August 23, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in West Duluth. The break was reported just before 8:00 a.m. Monday and is located on the 100 block of South 58th Avenue West. City officials say water has been shut off on the 100 block of South 58th Avenue West. It is not…

Man Dies After Saving 2 Children in Lake Michigan in Racine

August 23, 2021

The Associated Press,

RACINE, Wis. – Authorities say a man died after saving two children who were in distress in the waters of Lake Michigan in Racine. Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling told the Kenosha News that the 40-year-old Missouri man was a hero. The sheriff said the man entered the water to save the children, who were related to him, Sunday afternoon….

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Driver Goes Off Road On Duluth’s Skyline Parkway

August 22, 2021

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth police and fire departments responded to a report of a car that went off of the road on Skyline Parkway in the city on Sunday. It happened right before noon. The fire department used a thermal imaging camera from a distance to see if they could find anyone inside the car. The driver was the…

$2.5 Million Park Point Home Estate Sale, Proceeds to Animal Shelters

August 22, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn.– One of the biggest houses on Park Point has been sold for $2.5 million dollars, and the homeowners are continuing to auction some remining items with proceeds going to several animal shelters. DeBora and Charlie Bernick have lived on park point for 26 years and they have collected an assortment of items that have helped define their beautiful…

Local Actor Stars in New Movie, CODA

August 22, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn.– Daniel Durant, a native Duluthian, paid a visit to the West Theater in Duluth with his family and friends this past Thursday for a private screening of his newest movie, CODA. This film is of a girl named Ruby who is the only hearing member in her deaf family in Gloucester, Massachusetts, who run a fishing business. While…

Party in the Park Returns to Two Harbors

August 22, 2021

Natalie Noury,

TWO HARBORS, Minn.– The 4th annual Party in the Park was held in Two Harbors today, and drew in families and children of all ages to enjoy the nice day with some fun for the whole family. There was a balloon animal stand, temporary tattoos, blow up courses and a foam pit, for the kids to play with, but the…

Superior Accordion Museum Receives 350 Anique Accordions

The museum receives about 2,000 visitors every year.

August 22, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — The world of accordions museum in Superior recently welcomed some new members to its family. Located inside the Harrington Arts Center on Belknap Street in Superior, the non-profit recently received about 350 accordions courtesy of a well-regarded collector from Washington D.C. Joining 1,400 accordions already a part of the museum, staff at the largest accordion museum in…

Duluth Superior Film Fest Wraps Up Successful 2021 Season

The 11th annual festival made its comeback after having to cancel its event in 2020.

August 22, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — The short film, A Simple Mistake, was made by Chisholm residents Nathaniel Coward and Seraphia Gravelle during a nine-week course at the Minnesota Discovery Center. “We discussed how we would execute it. It took use about two takes. It was a pretty fluid process,” A Simple Mistake Director & Producer, Seraphia Gravelle says. It depicts one man’s…

Officials Update Greenwood Fire Mapping, Plan Public Meeting For Monday

August 22, 2021

Alexandra Burnley,

FINLAND, Minn. — A public meeting is scheduled for Monday at 6 p.m. where officials will provide updates on the Greenwood Fire, as well as the fires burning in the Superior National Forest which have caused the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to close. Presentations will be given by the Forest Service, the Incident Command Team, and the local sheriff….

Radio Host Who Regretted Vaccine Skepticism Dies Of COVID

August 22, 2021

The Associated Press,

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A conservative talk radio host from Tennessee who had been a vaccine skeptic until he was hospitalized from COVID-19 has died. He was 61. Nashville radio station SuperTalk 99.7 WTN confirmed Phil Valentine’s death in a tweet Saturday. Valentine had been a skeptic of coronavirus vaccines. But after he tested positive for COVID-19, and prior to his hospitalization,…

BWCAW Closed for One Week Due to Multiple Wildfires, Limited Resources

Crews haven't seen a full closure of the BWCAW in more than 40 years.

August 21, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Superior National Forest closed the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) Saturday, due to active and increasing fire activity, extreme drought, and limited resources. The closure will be in place for seven days and may be modified or extended as conditions allow. “A full-on, a full closure of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness that is, that’s…

Duluth Art Institute Welcomes Community Back into Lincoln Park Location

All ages could stop by the institute to shop art supplies and take-home pieces, enjoy food from the Updog food truck, and make some art to take home inside.

August 21, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Art Institute held a grand re-opening of its Lincoln Park building Saturday with an in-person day of community art. All ages could stop by the institute to shop art supplies and take-home pieces, enjoy food from the Updog food truck, and make some art to take home inside. Staff said after a year with only virtual…

New Memorial Honors Lives Lost to Addiction, Mental Illness

August 21, 2021

Natalie Noury,

SUPERIOR, Wisc.– A new memorial has been placed on the front lawn of the Ruth House in Superior, honoring and remembering those who have passed away battling addiction or mental health issues. A picnic and dedication was held at Kelly Park across the street from the Ruth House on Saturday to gather and remember the 291 names on the memorial,…

Art in Bayfront Park Returns

August 21, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn.– More than 100 art vendors set up their pieces for the 11th annual Art in Bayfront Park today after its cancellation last year. This two-day event features different unique pieces like canvases, photographs, and other types of hand crafted art lining the walkways of Bayfront Park. This event showcased some of the best work from local and regional…

Flock to the Rock Returns to Ely’s Peak

August 21, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth Climbers Coalition held their annual flock to the rock climbing event at Ely’s Peak today where close to 200 people of all ages came out to either climb again, or climb for their first time. Members of the climbers coalition, a non-profit climbing group out of Duluth, were happy to get back out providing the gear…

Update: Greenwood Fire Nears 10K Acres, Containment Remains at 0%

The fire received minimal precipitation Friday night. Crews anticipate that winds capable of producing active fire behavior will continue.

August 21, 2021

Arman Rahman,

Photo: Superior National Forest SOUTH OF ISABELLA, Minn.- Crews continue battling the Greenwood Fire as it grew to 9,062 acres Saturday morning after minimal precipitation and high winds overnight, according to the U.S. Forest Service-Superior National Forest. On Saturday, operations staff will reinforce the southern line of the fire in the area of Hwy 2 and the McDougal Lake area….

Area Police Departments Raise Funds for Special Olympics

Law enforcement in the area are also part of the Minnesota Law Enforcement Torch Run.

August 20, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department was out in full force today helping support the Special Olympics. The Coffee of Champions event at Dunkin Donuts is geared towards raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics in Minnesota. It also helps families with costs for sporting events. Anyone who made a contribution received a free donut with the hopes of…

North Shore Handball Tournament is Back

August 20, 2021

Lauren Akabori,

DULUTH, Minn.- Champion four-wall handball competitors in the upper Midwest came to the YMCA in downtown Duluth for today and tomorrow’s North Shore handball tournament. Eight players are competing in the tournament for the first-place prize of $200. The best of the best came from as far as Illinois to compete. “Yeah, meeting all the players, some I haven’t seen…

Community Organizers Welcome Kids for Back-to-School Event

August 20, 2021

Lauren Akabori,

DULUTH, Minn.- Several community organizations, including AICHO and CHUM, are working together for next Tuesday’s back-to-school event. School supplies, medical checkups, food, and other community resources are available to families and kids of all ages. Essentia Health is also providing COVID vaccines to eligible kids and adults. “Back to school is stressful for families anytime, especially during the pandemic,” said…

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Underrepresented Workers Vital to Essentia's Vision Northland Project

The army corps will then continue repairs in the spring of 2022.

There was also more than 1,400 backpacks handed out for free through Chum

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Owners welcome creativity and unique flavors when customers craft their hotdogs.

The recent closure of the boundary waters is bad news for some of the outfitters in Ely who equip campers with everything they need for the BWCA.

The Tribute Fest was set up to raise awareness and funds for homeless veterans in the state of Minnesota.

The museum receives about 2,000 visitors every year.

The 11th annual festival made its comeback after having to cancel its event in 2020.

Crews haven't seen a full closure of the BWCAW in more than 40 years.

All ages could stop by the institute to shop art supplies and take-home pieces, enjoy food from the Updog food truck, and make some art to take home inside.

The fire received minimal precipitation Friday night. Crews anticipate that winds capable of producing active fire behavior will continue.

Law enforcement in the area are also part of the Minnesota Law Enforcement Torch Run.

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