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Medical Examiner Cites Drowning as Cause of UMD Student’s Death

Toxicology is Still Pending

September 9, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – According to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office, drowning was cited as the preliminary cause of death for 21-year-old Jacob Lavoie. The UMD student was pulled from the Minnesota Slip in Canal Park around 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Lavoie was last seen leaving Grandma’s Sports Garden around midnight and early morning September 1. The Medical Examiner’s Office says…

Midday Update 09-09-19

Your midday update for Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.

September 9, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

Categories: News, News – Latest News

Update: Blaze Destroys Duluth Synagogue; Cause Unknown

September 9, 2019

Site Staff, The Associated Press,

DULUTH, Minn. – Fire officials say a blaze has gutted a historic synagogue in downtown Duluth. The fire department says crews responded to a report of a structure fire at 302 East 3rd Street around 2:23 a.m. When fire crews arrived on scene they discovered a storage room on the east side of the synagogue on fire. The synagogue…

Suspect, Shooting Victim Charged in Connection to Maple Shooting

Authorities say This is an Active Investigation

September 9, 2019

Site Staff,

MAPLE, Wis. – One of the suspects, and the shooting victim detained in connection to a shooting incident earlier this month in Maple have been charged. According to court records, 37-year-old Leah Marie Sommerlot has been charged with aiding a felon – falsifying information, obstructing an officer and three counts of misdemeanor bail jumping and 29-year-old Patrick Staton has been…

Watch Live: Sconiers, Attorneys to Announce Federal Lawsuit Against Duluth Public Schools

Watch the Press Conference Live at 11:00 a.m.

September 9, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Longtime Denfeld High School Principal Tonya Sconiers announced on Monday morning she is filing a lawsuit against the Duluth School District. Sconiers was placed on administrative leave in June for unknown reasons. In an email to Fox 21 last month, Superintendent Bill Gronseth said “she was the subject of allegations. The nature of the allegations remains private…

Driver, Child Escaped Fiery Train Crash

Firefighters Kept the Train From Catching Fire

September 9, 2019

The Associated Press,

COON RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) – Authorities say an adult and a child escaped from their car just before it was hit by a freight train and caught fire in Coon Rapids. Fire officials say the car got stuck on railroad tracks late Saturday. The driver saw the approaching train and made it out of the vehicle with the child. Firefighters…

Bayfront Festival Park Prepares for Their First Oktoberfestival

Oktoberfestival in Duluth in Sept. 13-15

September 9, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

Categories: News, News – Latest News

Morning Update 09-09-19

Morning Update for Monday. Sept. 9, 2019.

September 9, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

Categories: News, News – Latest News

Second Harvest North Central Food Bank Looking for Back to School Donations

Back to school is a busy donation season!

September 9, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

Categories: Coffee Conversation, News, News – Latest News

Historic Log Church Renovated, Open for 134 More Years of Memories

St. Mary and Joseph Church in Sawyer built in 1884 is open after seven years of renovations.

September 8, 2019

Arman Rahman,

SAWYER, Minn.- This Sunday mass was no regular one for these churchgoers. They were attending service in the newly restored St. Mary and Joseph Log Church. “They think this is the greatest thing that happened,” said Deacon Bryan Bassa. “I’m just, oh I can’t explain, it’s just out of this world.” Also called the “Sawyer Log Church” and the “Church…

Fans Celebrate Viking First Game Win at the Reef

Game ends 28-12 Vikings.

September 8, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- An impressive win for the Minnesota Vikings in their first game of the season as the NFL celebrates its 100th year. “GO VIKINGS! Come on let’s hear it for the Vikings! Woohooo!” Purple was everywhere as Vikings fans flooded the Reef Bar on London Road as fans turned out for the first game of the season. They said…

First Habitat for Humanity Home Dedicated in Duluth in Years

Lincoln Park home dedicated for partner family.

September 8, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Habitat for Humanity dedicated a home in Duluth to a family in need, their first Duluth home in years. The home is located in Lincoln Park. It now belongs to the Witherspoon family who also does work in the community. The family will pay for the home with Habitat’s help. Lake Superior Colleges’ construction program and ISD 709…

Man Accidentally Shot While Bird Hunting in Wisconsin

September 8, 2019

Dan Hanger,

TOWN OF RED CEDAR, Wis. (AP) – Authorities in western Wisconsin say a 60-year-old man was accidentally shot while bird hunting with family members at a game farm. Dunn County sheriff’s authorities say the four family members were hunting together in the Town of Red Cedar on Sunday morning when one member set a shotgun down against some brush to…

Duluth Drag Races Tear Up Garfield Avenue

12th Annual Drag Races and Car Show draws over 200 drivers to Garfield.

September 7, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Garfield Avenue is the loudest road in town when the 12th Annual Duluth Drag Races rolls into town. The roar of engines, the scream of tires on asphalt, and the smoke rise off of Garfield Avenue. “It’s loud, there’s a lot of smoke from the tires,” said Ryan Kern, President of Kern and Kompany, who put on the…

First Wine Bar and Winery Opens in Superior

Owner handmakes and sells her own wine.

September 7, 2019

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The first wine bar and winery in Superior held its grand opening, and the wines you get there you really can’t get anywhere else. Wine Seller Winery on Belknap Street is selling homemade wines that you can taste and buy for yourself. The owner has been making her own wine for years and wanted to share her creations…

26th Annual Harvest Festival Takes Over Bayfront Park

Farmers, local crafts and artists came out to meet their customers.

September 7, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Harvest Festival took over Bayfront Festival Park Saturday. Farmers and more than 30 local craftspeople and artists showed off their items. They also attended a renewable energy fair to learn more about making farming more sustainable. “This event is a really good time for people to meet their farmers face to face,” said Festival Director…

Gary New Duluth Celebrates Area Culture at 3rd Annual Ethnic Festival

The GND Rec hosts their 3rd annual Ethnic Festival.

September 7, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- People in Gary New Duluth were brought back to their Eastern European roots Saturday afternoon at the 3rd annual Ethnic Festival. The event was a fundraiser for the GND recreation center, filled with traditional foods, music and activities for the whole community. GND rec officials say it was the perfect way to honor how far the region has come….

UMD Student Remembered After his Body is Discovered in Minnesota Slip

Jacob Lavoie's body was found in the Minnesota Slip almost a week after he went missing.

September 7, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Authorities confirm that the body pulled from the Minnesota Slip in Canal Park Friday afternoon was that of missing UMD student Jacob Lavoie. It’s barely been a week since loved ones last saw Lavoie at Grandma’s Sports Garden. After days of searching for Lavoie and learning of his untimely death, his friends and the community are speaking out….

Duluth Police: Body of Missing UMD Student Recovered From Minnesota Slip in Canal Park

September 7, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police have confirmed that the body pulled from the Minnesota Slip in Canal Park Friday afternoon is that of missing 21-year-old UMD student Jacob Lavoie. St. Louis County Rescue says the body was recovered at approximately 3:00 p.m. Lavoie went missing early Sunday morning in Canal Park. Police say he was last seen leaving Grandma’s…

Wolf Captured, Flown to Isle Royale

September 7, 2019

The Associated Press,

ISLE ROYALE, Mich. (AP) – The second year of the National Park Service’s wolf relocation project has kicked off with a capture of a wolf on Michigan’s mainland and a flight to Isle Royale in Lake Superior. Mlive reports the 70-pound male that’s believed to be about three years old was captured this week. The wolf that was flown by…

Red Cliff Band Joins Groups Opposed to Superior Gas Plant

September 7, 2019

The Associated Press,

SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) — The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has joined environmental groups urging state regulators to reject a plan to build a $700 million natural gas-fired power plant in Superior. The State Journal reports that the Native American tribe is worried that the Nemadji Trail Energy Center would damage local wetlands, contribute to climate change and…

City of Duluth Accepting Questions About Earned Sick And Safe Time

Questions can be submitted from now until September 30th

September 6, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth’s Earned Sick and Safe Time Ordinance is set to take effect in January for businesses with more than five workers on staff. Now, the City of Duluth is accepting public comments and questions on the proposed ordinance. The city will be hosting several training sessions starting next month so there will be no confusion once the ordinance…

Seven New Duluth Police Officers Sworn-In

The Duluth Police Department has been short on officers for quite a while and this second ceremony helps get them back to strength.

September 6, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Seven new police officers were sworn into the Duluth Police Department on Friday. The Duluth Police Department has been short on officers for quite a while and this second ceremony helps get them back to strength. The selection process is rigorous and the department does interviews with family, friends, and even teachers of the officers to make…

Judge Cuts Millions from Shannon Miller Verdict, Orders UMD to Pay Fees

September 6, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – A judge has cut $2.25 million from the payment for emotional damages owed to former UMD women’s hockey coach Shannon Miller. In March 2018, Miller was originally awarded $3 million in emotional damages following a federal trial. U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz said in his decision that “$750,000 is the highest amount that the jury could reasonably…

Hundreds of Runners Compete in Minnesota Mile

September 6, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Runners celebrated the fall season with the annual “Minnesota Mile.” About seven-hundred runners took part in the one mile event along Duluth’s Skyline Parkway. Racers enjoyed great views of Lake Superior and the St. Louis River. “I’ve never run any race with the start with this beautiful view,” said Tom Sederquist, who won the Minnesota Mile with…

Farmers Prepare Orchards for Bayfield Apple Festival

Apple season is underway.

September 6, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

BAYFIELD, Wis.- Preparations are under way for the Bayfield apple festival which is just a month a way. Workers at Bayfield Apple Co. say apple season is actually about two weeks behind schedule thanks to our late Spring. It makes preparing jams, ciders and other apple goods more stressful since it’s a time sensitive activity. “Preparing is fun. It’s always the…

2nd Annual Classic Boat and Schooner Rendezvous Sets Sail in Bayfield

The Bayfield tall ships festival is Sept. 6-8.

September 6, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

BAYFIELD, Wis.- Year two of the Bayfield tall ships festival is about more than just getting people out on the water. It’s a time to teach and tell them just how much maritime history comes from this area They call it the classic boat and schooner rendezvous. Last year’s inaugural festival brought in thousands to see boats and also to see…

UMD’s Ordean Court Renovation Project Almost Complete

September 6, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Duluth is nearly finished with their $2 million renovation project of Ordean Court, to make it the center piece of the campus. Ordean Court is surrounded by Marshall Performing Arts and the Tweed Museum of Art buildings. Over the years it was used as driveway where people would drop students off. But now…

Duluth Firefighters Train For the Unexpected

The Duluth Fire department typically does these realistic drills at least five times every year.

September 6, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – It is not uncommon for many firefighters to gain much of their experience from real life scenarios faced on the job. But the Duluth Fire Department is ensuring their firefighters are prepared beforehand. This week Duluth firefighters have been going through realistic training to learn how to better handle job duties like search and rescue. Essentia Health…

Poop Fairy PSA is Reminding Pet Owners to Pick Up After Their Dogs

September 6, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Have you ever wished the poop fairy would magically appear to pick up after your dog on daily walks? Well the Regional Stormwater Protection Team is reminding dog owners that the poop fairy does not exist. The RSP team recently released a playful PSA, starring the Non–Poop Fairy, to help educate the community on how dog waste…

Veterans Service Center Holds Open House

September 6, 2019

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, MN – The Veterans Service Center Office in Duluth held an open house Friday afternoon. There, vets were able to grab a free lunch, tour the office and meet veteran service officers. Organizers say, it’s all to provide an open, inviting space for members of the armed forces that served out country. “Open up a dialogue with some of…

Long-Time Duluth Catering Business and Restaurant Closing

September 6, 2019

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, MN- The Exchange Bakery and Cafe, which opened back in 1988, will officially close on September 30th. Restaurant owner Mark Edwards cited an expiring lease and remodeling of the board of trade building – where the restaurant calls home – as the main reasons for the decision . This all has left patrons wondering what comes next. “People who…

Minesota Officials Report State’s 1st Vaping Death

The Victime was More Than 65-Years-Old

September 6, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota health officials are reporting the state’s first vaping death amid a national outbreak of serious lung illnesses linked to the practice. The state health department says the victim was more than 65-years-old and had a history of lung disease. State epidemiologist Ruth Lynfield says the state began looking at the case after the patient…

Enbridge Looks to Conduct Surveys to Move Pipeline

An Enbridge Agent Informed Mellon City Officials on Thursday

September 6, 2019

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Jim Mone, File) MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Enbridge Energy is looking for permission to conduct land surveys in northern Wisconsin as it considers re-routing a pipeline out of an American Indian reservation. Wisconsin Public Radio reports the company wants to conduct environmental surveys along a 40-mile stretch in Ashland and Iron counties to replace an existing 20-mile segment of…

Foxconn Executive Steps Away From Wisconsin Project

September 6, 2019

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Foxconn Technology Group says Louis Woo has stepped down as the executive who has represented the Taiwanese company in Wisconsin. Foxconn tells the Journal Times that Woo has “relinquished his project responsibilities to focus on addressing some personal matters.” Foxconn wasn’t specific on the personal matters or say if the change was permanent or temporary. Woo was…

America is Running out of White Claw Hard Seltzer

Sales of the Drink Grew 283% to $327.7 Million in July

September 6, 2019

Site Staff,

NEW YORK – White Claw is a victim of its own success: The hard seltzer brand confirmed a nationwide shortage in the United States, sparked by the drink’s rising popularity. “We are working around the clock to increase supply given the rapid growth in consumer demand,” Sanjiv Gajiwala, White Claw’s senior vice president of marketing, told CNN Business. “White Claw…

Lake Superior Lighthouse Sold to Tech Exec for $159K

Broudy Bought the 56-foot Structure Sight Unseen

September 6, 2019

The Associated Press,

Wisconsin Point Lighthouse DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – A historic lighthouse on Lake Superior has been sold to a tech industry executive from San Francisco. Thirty-four-year-old Steven Broudy won the lighthouse at auction last week with a high bid of $159,000. The lighthouse, built in 1913, sits on the tip of Wisconsin Point in Superior, Wisconsin. Broudy bought the 56-foot structure…

Minnesota First Responders Head for North Carolina

15 Ambulances Are Headed to North Carolina to Help

September 6, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Three dozen first responders and 15 ambulances from Minnesota are headed to North Carolina to help with Hurricane Dorian. Gov. Tim Walz authorized the emergency response when North Carolina asked for assistance through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, a mutual aid agreement between all 50 states. The first responders are divided into three teams which…

Back-to-School Prompts Healthy Home Lunch Tips from St. Luke’s

St. Luke's Clinical Nutrition and Diabetes Care Dietitian Mary Cherne Offers Helpful Tips for Northland Parents

September 6, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Without a healthy lunch, kids can have trouble concentrating, lack energy for after school activities and may end up filling up on low-nutrient snacks. St. Luke’s Clinical Dietitian Mary Cherne offers these tips to get started packing health lunches your kids will actually eat. Get kids involved. Let them pick out their lunch box and let them…

26th Annual Harvest Festival Bringing Together Local Farmers, Consumers

The 2019 Harvest Festival is Happening Saturday, September 7 at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth

September 6, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – For 26 years the Lake Superior Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association has hosted the annual Harvest Festival. This year’s event is taking place on Saturday, September 7 at Bayfront Fetival Park in Duluth. Farmers and vendors will begin selling locally produced goods at 10:00 a.m. and wrap things up around 4:00 p.m. Event organizers refer to…

World of Wheels Skate Center Debuts Fresh New Rink

Active Adventures: World of Wheels Skate Center in Superior, Wisconsin

September 6, 2019

Brett Scott,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – It’s back to school for students in the Twin Ports! What better way to release some steam and have fun on the weekends than with a trip to the roller rink? World of Wheels Skate Center in Superior was recently closed for a short period of time to resurface and update their rink. Now it’s back open…

Driver’s Education Teacher Convicted of Enticement

A Sentencing Date has not Been set

September 6, 2019

The Associated Press,

APPLETON, Wis. (AP) – A driver’s education teacher in Appleton has been convicted of child enticement. Seventy-four-year-old Charles Rodgers pleaded no contest to the charge in Outagamie County Circuit Court Thursday. Charges of attempted sexual assault by a school staff member and exposing child to harmful descriptions were dismissed as part of a plea deal. An investigation began when a…

Construction Delays Now Impacting Athletic Events

Duluth's Public School Stadium track completion date is now being pushed back due to mother nature

September 5, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Mother nature is causing delays for one of the Duluth School Districts major construction projects, and the delays are now impacting some athletic events. When the Duluth Public School Stadium was built back in the early 2000’s school officials knew the track surface would have to be re-done in about 18 years. Fast forward to today, and construction…

Pop Up Shaving Cream Art Night

The artwork uses food coloring on the shaving cream which is then transferred to a card.

September 5, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – A free community event allowed kids to get creative with shaving cream art to help welcome the homeless at Harrison Community Center in Lincoln Park. The artwork uses food coloring on the shaving cream which is then transferred to a card. The cards will be written on at a later date are part of care packages for…

Shredding Day for Documents at Proctor Federal Credit Union

Cars lined up to a large truck in the back of the credit union where dozens of people brought in boxes and even car loads full of their sensitive documents to be destroyed.

September 5, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Each year many Northlanders are inundated with dozens of documents containing their personal information and on Thursday the Proctor Federal Credit Union hosted a shredding truck for people to safely dispose of their documents. Cars lined up to a large truck in the back of the credit union where dozens of people brought in boxes and even…

Carlton County Pharmacies Second in State for Amount of Naloxone Dispensed

It all started in 2017 when the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy came out with a new naloxone prescribing protocol allowing people to get naloxone over the counter.

September 5, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

CLOQUET, Minn. – As the battle against the opioid crisis continues pharmacies in Carlton County are doing what they can to help stop overdoes deaths by giving out naloxone, the generic form of Narcan, over the counter. It all started in 2017 when the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy came out with a new naloxone prescribing protocol allowing people to get…

Blood Donors Needed for Hurricane Dorian Relief

September 5, 2019

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, MN- Blood centers across the country are expressing their need for donors as Hurricane Dorian hits the east coast. Here in Duluth, multiple blood drives were held today, including at University of Minnesota Duluth. All blood types are being accepted. Leadership from Memorial Blood Centers, who put on the event, say a lot of the blood donated today will…

WITC Students Welcomed Back with Luau

September 5, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – WITC students were welcomed back for the semester with a luau. They enjoyed a pork lunch, smoothies, and got free henna tattoos. College staff tell us it’s a great way to relieve students’ stress. “They’ve got jobs, they’ve got families, they’ve got school now that they’re adding to their plate and this is just a chance to…

Local Organizations Hold Summit on Domestic Violence

St. Louis County Attorney's Office hosted summit in Duluth

September 5, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Domestic violence claimed the lives of twenty-four Minnesotans in 2017, according to a study by the Minnesota Coalition of Battered Women. Local organizations came together for a summit in Duluth on how to best handle domestic violence in Northeastern Minnesota. The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office hosted the summit at Clyde Iron Works, bringing together criminal justice…

The Speaker’s Task Force on Water Quality Hosts Public Hearing at UWS

September 5, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Water quality was a big topic as Wisconsin lawmakers visited the University of Wisconsin– Superior to discuss ways of protecting water quality. A special task force joined those lawmakers to hear the community input on how to better improve water quality in Wisconsin. The Speaker’s Task Force on Water Quality has been on a statewide tour to…