SUPERIOR, Wis.– The city of Superior has welcomed a new addition to one of the city’s top administrative positions since late May. Nick Raverty is the newest Chief of Staff for the city after being named to the position in early May. He has spent the last six years as an administrator for non-profits near his hometown in Windom, Minnesota…
DULUTH, Minn. – As the need for blood continues, more blood drives are popping up around the Northland. On Monday, the Red Cross hosted a blood drive at the Kenwood Lutheran Church. The Red Cross has put multiple safety measures in place like taking donors’ temperatures when they arrive, spacing donors out, only taking appointments and requiring masks. They will…
DULUTH, Minn. – Routine inspections of the Blatnik Bridge began on Monday morning. MNDot workers plan to do these inspections every Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. for the next few weeks. Crews are checking to make sure the structural integrity of the bridge is intact. Motorists can expect delays with lane closures and speed reductions while on the…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local restaurant is sprucing up its cocktail menu with some fun takes on brunch. The Duluth Grill is featuring four new Bloody Marys. One favorite is the Bacon Bloody, which features Lakehouse Vodka made in Waconia with candied bacon and a celery stalk. Management says they want to make unique additions to the menu that are…
DULUTH, Minn. – While Canal Park was still busy over the holiday weekend, the maritime visitor center says it saw a couple of thousand fewer people stop by on the fourth. The visitor center had about 1,000 people stop by its booth over the holiday weekend. But last year when the museum building was open, the visitor booth estimated between…
DULUTH, Minn. – Summer camp is looking different this summer because of the pandemic. “We were really excited that we were able to still do this in any kind of capacity,” said Joel Sanderson, the assistant director for intermural sports and youth programs. There have been several changes made to the UMD KIDSROCK camp due to the coronavirus. The program…
EVELETH, Minn. – The Eveleth Police Department has identified the two occupants in Sunday’s plane crash in the area of Clyde Road and Bodas Road. Authorities say they were dispatched to the area for a possible downed plane around 3:02 p.m. Multiple agencies responded to the scene and discovered a plane had crashed in the marshy terrain but no…
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin-Madison instructors are growing more worried that the campus can’t reopen safely this fall as the coronavirus continues to surge among young people. The university plans to reopen as scheduled but classes with more than 100 students will be held online only and all in-person instruction will stop at Thanksgiving to prevent students from…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota public safety officials are updating the state’s driver’s manual to give motorists who are legally carrying firearms some guidance on what to do if they are stopped by police. The change comes four years after Philando Castile was fatally shot during a traffic stop after he told an officer he had a gun. The change being…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 38,569 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 3 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,474 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 679,693 tests have been completed to date. There are 33,907 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 4,219 patients have required hospitalization…
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DULUTH, Minn. – The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting projects small and large across the Twin Ports, and restoration along the St. Louis River estuary is no exception. Kris Eilers, Executive Director of the St. Louis River Alliance (SLRA), says her team has had to rethink the way they are doing things amid the ongoing pandemic. She’s thankful the river has…
MINNESOTA (A.P.)- A former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd has been released from jail. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that Tou Thao posted $750,000 bond on Saturday. All four officers on the scene of Floyd’s death have been fired and face criminal charges. Thao is scheduled to appear in court on September 11 on charges of…
(Scott Jensen/Facebook) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — State Sen. Scott Jensen said he’s being investigated by the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice for some public comments he made as a doctor about the coronavirus. In a video released Sunday, the Chaska Republican said the investigation related to his earlier criticism of the Minnesota Department of Health for following federal…
DULUTH, Minn. – Great Harvest Bread Co. in Duluth says they are temporarily closing after one of their employees tested positive for COVID-19. The bakery announced in a Facebook post on Monday that an employee tested positive for coronavirus over the weekend and was able to confirm that they contracted the virus from a social gathering outside of work. Great…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — Two adults and a toddler were rescued from a house fire by a Virginia police officer on Sunday, according to the Virginia Fire Department. Firefighters received a call about a house fire on the 700-block of 11th Street North shortly before 11:30 a.m. Before firefighters arrived, a Virginia police officer grabbed a neighbor’s ladder and climbed up…
SUPERIOR Wis.- A popular coffeehouse and bakery in Superior will be shutting it’s doors, but the owner says it’s not going away. Red Mug Coffeehouse on Hammond Avenue and Broadway will not be reopening in its current location. A post on their Facebook page said that after being closed down since March, the owner sees no way around closing that…
HOLYOKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A 48-year-old man died on Saturday after an ATV accident, according to a press release from the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities received a call around 8:30 p.m. that an ATV had crashed in the Holyoke Township off of Golf Course Road. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office said it appeared that the man was going downhill…
DULUTH, Minn.- Summer heat doesn’t last long in the Northland. While you enjoy it for the short time it’s here, experts say it’s important to do so safely. The first few weeks of summer have been scorchers in the Northland, with temperatures this past week reaching 90 degrees for the first time since August 2018 and temps nearing 90 Fourth…
EVELETH, Minn. — Two people have survived a plane crash that happened at about 3 p.m. on Sunday, in a spruce bog in Fayal Township southeast of Eveleth, according to the St. Louis County Rescue Squad. According to a post made on the St. Louis County Rescue Squad Facebook page, crews used the South Marsh Master on the plane, which…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police responded to three incidents involving guns on the Fourth of July, according to Chief Mike Tusken. In one incident, police responded to shots fired in Lincoln Park. Officers found the address where it happened, and negotiated with the suspect to surrender for over an hour. They took the suspect into custody, and also executed a…
MINNESOTA — According to the U.S. Fire Service, multiple wildfires burned in the Superior National Forest and BWCA on the Fourth of July. In the Superior National Forest, four wildfires were reported in the west area. Three wildfires were reported in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness within St. Louis County, as well as another fire outside of the Boundary…
ST. LOUIS CO., Minn. — The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office responded to three water emergencies on the Fourth of July, according to a press release from the department. The first incident happened at noon on Bassett Lake in the Bassett Township. A 47-year-old man was tubing behind a boat when he was hurt by the rope attached to it….
SUPERIOR, Wis.- While Superior’s fireworks were canceled due to COVID-19, some gearheads still made the most of the Fourth of July. Since the annual Dennis VanAlstine Car Show was canceled as well this year, the “Anything with a Motor Cruise” took its place to give motorists a chance to let their rides shine. The parade of hot rods started at…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The City of Superior abruptly canceled their 4th of July fireworks show the day before, causing some businesses to adapt to the change in customer flow. “We weren’t sure what to expect coming through,” Dustin Heckman, Executive Director of the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center said. A year with fireworks would bring both Superiorites and others visiting…
DULUTH, Minn. – A local group hosted a barbecue for community members to enjoy. Duluth Harbor Mission on West Third Street hosted the event at Harrison Community Center. Dozens of people came to take in live music and free food, while also spending time getting to know others in their local neighborhoods. “We love people,” said Wendy Lane, the women’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – The weekend weather drew people from all over the state. The Canal Park Lakewalk area was busy with walkers and bikers. One Twin Cities family who has visited Duluth before said they’re here to explore the city and that the lake feels the warmest it has ever felt. “This is great,” said the Olson family, who came…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Cubans, located next to Wednesday Bakery on Ogden Ave. in Superior, opened on Friday evening and is a family-owned restaurant selling Cuban sandwiches. The sandwich has ham, pork, swiss cheese, pickles, mustard and a mojo sauce with spices, citrus and garlic. The sandwich is a family recipe that has been passed down over the past decade,…
DULUTH, Minn. – This particular July 4th feels a bit different this year, but not just because of the pandemic. One community event brought together people in the spirit of unity and reconciliation. Local organizers hosted a barbecue to provide both free food and a safe space for connection. “You know, it’s a lot of work, but it’s worthy work…
NASHWAUK, Minn. – A man has died from injuries due to an ATV accident in Nashwauk. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the victim was driving an ATV southbound in the east ditch of Highway 65 north of County Road 8. He then hit an elevated part and rolled the ATV over. The driver was then trapped under the ATV…
BARNUM, Minn. – A woman has died as a result of injuries from an ATV accident. The crash happened at the intersection of County Road 139 and Country Road 6 in Barnum. According to the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office, a female in her 40s received multiple injuries from the crash. The initial investigation revealed the female victim had been the…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – The Covid-19 crisis may still have a grip on the entire world, but campgrounds like Penmarallter in Two Harbors is giving people a chance to escape that reality. Tucked away behind a busy highway, you can find Penmarallter Campground. “This campground is absolutely beautiful and we enjoy it,” said Kit Hautamaki. It’s quiet and quaint, which…
DULUTH, Minn. – A 20 family rummage sale is being held during the 4th of July weekend. It offers the chance for people to shop while still maintaining good social distancing practices. While shoppers are required to wear a mask, organizers say Northlanders are showing their appreciation for having the sale. “They all miss going to garage sales. They miss…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The 4th of July may not be your pets favorite holiday. A high percentage of pets face anxiety from the noise associated with fireworks every Independence Day. For those who don’t have a plan in place for the day, veterinarians say the best thing pet owners can do is provide some love and toys to keep them…
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. – Many cities and towns in the Northland rely on tourism to help keep them going. People at businesses in Grand Marais say they are looking forward to a warm Fourth of July weekend to help jumpstart their season. Businesses have been doing what they can during the pandemic to stay afloat. Now, in the height of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Both Essentia Health and St. Luke’s are speaking out in favor of Duluth’s proposed ordinance that would require masks to be worn in many public indoor spaces. St. Luke’s sent a letter to the Duluth City Council. It reads in part: “Many people are weary of COVID-19 and all the changes that have come with it. It’s…
FRENCH TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Two people were injured in a jet ski accident Friday afternoon on Little Sturgeon Lake in French Township. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, a 38-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman from Hibbing were riding on a jet ski traveling eastbound on the lake. A second jet ski driven by a 37-year-old Chisholm man…
DULUTH, Minn. – Grill sales are way up this summer season. London Road Rental in Duluth tells us pellet sales have been up 200% and grill sales are up 30% to 40%. They attribute it to more people eating at home than going out because of the pandemic. “Especially right now because you’re limited on where you can go in…
DULUTH, Minn. – One local distillery is coming up with fun ways to celebrate Independence Day. Vikre in Canal Park is putting together Fourth of July cocktail kits, including some patriotic ones like the Red, White and Blue Swizzle with a strawberry rock swizzle stick along with lemonade and blueberry syrup. Another kit is the Watermelon Limeade Cooler, which is…
DULUTH, Minn. – People are coming out to enjoy July 4th weekend despite the coronavirus pandemic. One best friend duo from Minneapolis is in Duluth on their last leg of a long road trip. “So we ended up going south going near Chicago near South Bend,” said Kelly Aherns, a visitor from Minneapolis. “We spent about three to four days…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The City of Superior has canceled its 4th of July fireworks display scheduled for Saturday night. The city made the announcement in this news release sent Friday: “Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Douglas County, the City of Superior has chosen to cancel the Fourth of July fireworks show scheduled for tomorrow night. This…
VIRGINIA, Minn.-A fire broke out at the Virginia Police Department just before noon Friday. Officials say firefighters found a police vehicle fully engulfed in flames and spreading to another police vehicle at 11:20 a.m. The police department and attached city hall building were evacuated. No injuries were reported. The two police vehicles are a total loss and all three floors…
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DULUTH, Minn.-One suspect is in custody after a report of multiple vehicles being damaged in hit-and-runs in Duluth this morning, while police seek out an additional suspect. At about 9 a.m. police responded to the intersection of First Avenue West and Fourth Street. Upon their preliminary investigation, police say there was a hit-and-run at Second Avenue East and Third Street. The…
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MADISON, Wis.-Wisconsin health officials are urging people to stay home during the Fourth of July holiday to help stem a recent surge in coronavirus infections. The state health department said Thursday that nearly 20% of total reported cases in the state have come in the last two weeks. The agency says the spike has been driven largely by young people…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Tim Walz has requested federal money to help Minnesota rebuild and repair fire damage from the unrest that followed George Floyd’s death. Walz asked President Donald Trump to declare a “major disaster” because of extensive damage to public infrastructure following the death of Floyd on May 25 after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Douglas County Public Health is reporting seven more people tested positive for COVID-19 this week — specifically in Superior — bringing the total to 37. Common factors contributing to the spread of the virus are visitors from areas with high transmission rates and people who visited multiple public places while symptomatic. At least eight bars in the…
