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Virginia Man Sentenced For Alcohol, Cannabis-Induced Fatal Crash

February 5, 2024

Dan Hanger,

A Virginia man was sentenced Monday for causing an alcohol and cannabis-induced crash last fall that killed a woman. David Medicine, 38, will face 41 months in prison for the crime, according to court records. Medicine was driving on Highway 169 during the evening hours when he slammed his vehicle into a pick-up truck that was sitting still in backed-up…

Duluth Man Dies In Crash On Skyline Parkway

Car rolled over and man found inside.

February 5, 2024

KQDS Staff,

A 26-year-old Duluth man died Sunday when his car rolled over. The man has been identified by Duluth Police as Logan Woock. Police say it happened on West Skyline Parkway in the 1400 block. Police received a call about 3:30 Sunday morning saying that a vehicle was off the road. When officers arrived, they found a car rolled over with…

3 Dead, 2 Seriously Injured In Head-On Crash In Koochiching County

February 4, 2024

Dan Hanger,

NORTHOME, Minn. — Three people are dead and two others were fighting for their lives Sunday after a head-on crash in Koochiching County. The accident was reported just after 11 a.m. on Highway 1, west of Koochiching County Road 15 in Northome, which is about 70 miles southwest of I-Falls. The Minnesota State Patrol says Joseph Carlson, 27, of North…

St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates New Hires and Promotions

County goes from understaffed to hiring 49 new employees

January 31, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — Nearly 50 St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office employees were recognized today as new hires or for recent promotions. The ceremony celebrated all different roles in public safety, including communications, court security, janitorial staff, and cooks. Sheriff Gordon Ramsey says they went from understaffed to recruiting what’s likely the most hires in a year. He said those honored…

Section Chief’s Academy Creates Leaders in Incident Management

The week of workshops teaches about leading during disaster

January 31, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — This week, a hundred people from across North America gathered to become leaders in of incident management. The Incident Command System Section Chief’s Academy trains students in logistics, operations, planning, and more. And while event was put on by the Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact, it didn’t limit its focus to just fires, according to Minnesota Department…

Duluth Fire Department Asks Public To Avoid Driving Over Hydrant Lines

January 31, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Fire Department is addressing an issue that has been occurring when crews are on the job. During fire incidents there have been multiple occasions of people driving over hydrant lines. Whether the hoses have water in them or not it is a danger. This can lead to a punctured or severed hoses, and a hose…

Two Duluth Residents Displaced After Early Morning Fire

January 30, 2024

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — Two Duluth residents are displaced after a house fire happened in the early morning hours on Tuesday. The Duluth Fire Department says they responded to a structure fire on South 69th Avenue West at 2:44 a.m. When they arrived, they received a 911 report of people trapped on the first story porch roof. Crews were able to…

New Superior Police Chief Sworn In

January 29, 2024

Pat Brink,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — The Superior Police Department officially has a new Police Chief as Paul Winterscheidt was sworn in Monday morning. Winterscheidt is an 18-year veteran of the Superior Police Department and a graduate of U-W Superior. In an interview with Fox 21 in early December, Winterscheidt said he would continue and expand a program that’s designed to keep people…

Pedestrian Critically Injured In Hit-And-Run Is Duluth Firefighter; Driver, 88, Arrested

January 26, 2024

Dan Hanger,

Raymond Skoglund DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 has learned a pedestrian critically injured in a hit-and-run incident is a Duluth firefighter who joined the department in July of 2021. Raymond Skoglund Raymond Skoglund, 24, was struck by a vehicle Thursday around 5:45 p.m. on the 9500 block of Grand Avenue, according to Duluth police. Caleb Kittleson, a fellow Duluth firefighter,…

Victim Of Duluth Trailhead Vehicle Break-Ins: ‘Enough Is Enough’

January 23, 2024

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department responded to six vehicle break-ins between Sunday and Monday. Duluth police said the incident happened in the Ely’s Peak Superior Hiking Trail parking area off of Becks Road. Authorities said the suspect or suspects broke into vehicles by breaking windows. Police said “nothing of significant value was taken” as all reporting parties didn’t…

Search Warrants Reveal New Details About Cloquet Hotel Shooting Suspect

January 18, 2024

Dan Hanger,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Search warrant documents reveal new details about the suspect accused of fatally shooting two people at a hotel in Cloquet before turning the gun on himself. Cloquet police were dispatched at 6:33 p.m. Jan. 8 to the Super 8 hotel for a report of an “attack.” The search warrants say the suspect, Nicholas Lenius, 32, of Ramsey,…

Duluth Police Respond To Armed Robbery At Kenwood Walgreens

January 16, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police responded to a report of an armed robbery around 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Kenwood neighborhood Walgreens. When officers arrived to the store in the 1600 block of Kenwood Avenue, employees told police an individual “brandished a firearm and demanded money,” according to a news release. Police said an employee gave an “undetermined amount of…

Duluth Police Investigate Robbery At Knifepoint

Victim gave suspect $2.

January 14, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police are investigating an armed robbery involving a knife. The call for help came in around 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Walgreens on the 1100 block of East Superior Street. The victim told police the male suspect approached him with a knife, took $2 and then fled the area before police arrived. Police say investigators will…

Iron Range Firefighters Battle Dangerously Cold Air During House Fire

January 14, 2024

Dan Hanger,

Courtesy: Northland Fire Wire HIBBING, Minn. — The dangerously cold air gave firefighters a battle during a house fire in Hibbing over the weekend. The fire was reported around 7:45 p.m. Saturday at the Birchlane Trailer Court, just off of 41st Street East, according to the Northland Fire Wire. Courtesy: Northland Fire Wire Firefighters were faced with strong winds and…

Stolen Vehicle Pursuit In Duluth Ends In 3-Vehicle Crash

January 10, 2024

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – A suspect took St. Louis County deputies on a pursuit Wednesday that ended in a crash. The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. on West Central Entrance. In a news release, the Duluth Police Department said a pit maneuver was used on the vehicle by a deputy after using spike strips. The vehicle eventually crashed and hit two…

Candlelight Vigil Held For Cloquet Hotel Employee Killed By Shooter

January 10, 2024

Dan Hanger,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Dozens of friends and family held a candlelight vigil Wednesday night outside the Super 8 in Cloquet where two people were killed Monday by a man with a gun. The vigil was organized by the family of 22-year-old Shellby Trettel. Shellby was the young woman who worked at the front desk of the hotel for at least…

Father Mourns Daughter Killed In Cloquet Hotel Shooting

January 9, 2024

Dan Hanger,

CLOQUET, Minn. – We are learning more about the life of a young woman who was one of two people shot to death Monday night at the Super 8 hotel in Cloquet. The father of 22-year-old victim Shellby Trettel calls his daughter’s death a “senseless act of violence.” Tuesday: (Cloquet Police Chief Provides Update On Super 8 Shooting Fatalities) Shellby…

Barnum H.S. Student Accused Of Injuring Another Student With Box Cutter

January 9, 2024

Dan Hanger,

BARNUM, Minn. — A Barnum High School student is facing serious charges after police say she cut another student with a box cutter. The suspect is a 14-year-old girl. The victim is a 16-year-old boy. The incident was reported around 9 a.m. Tuesday. The school was placed on lockdown during the incident. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office said the boy…

Police: Parent Causes ‘Soft Lockdown’ At Piedmont Elementary

January 9, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Piedmont Elementary School went into a soft lockdown Tuesday. The lockdown happened around 12:15 p.m. Duluth police told FOX 21 that a parent was causing a disturbance at the school. Police requested a soft lockdown as a precaution. The parent was trespassed from school property. Nobody was injured. Below is the full e-mail alert to parents: Dear…

Some Information Emerging in Cloquet Shooting Deaths, But Most Questions Remain

At Tuesday morning's press conference, the Chief said they still don't know if there were any connections between two victims and shooter.

January 9, 2024

KQDS Staff,

Law enforcement investigators spent the night at the crime scene in Cloquet. Investigators say a man shot and killed a female desk clerk, and then shot another man who was sitting in a car. The gunman then shot himself. Tuesday morning, Chief Derek Randall said investigators were still looking for answers for what happened at the Super 8 motel. He…

Cloquet Police: Super 8 Hotel Employee Among 3 Dead, Including Shooter

January 8, 2024

Dan Hanger,

10:15 p.m. Update: The Cloquet Police Department released new information on Monday evening’s active shooter incident. Around 6:30 p.m., an employee of the Super 8 hotel in Cloquet called 911 to report they’d found another hotel employee who looked like she’d been attacked, according to the news release. Cloquet police responded to find a 22-year-old woman with a gunshot wound. …

Family, Pets Escape House Fire In Douglas County

January 7, 2024

Dan Hanger,

TOWN OF OAKLAND, Wis. — A Douglas County family is without a home after fire destroyed it Saturday night. The fire happened in the Ton of Oakland. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said the fire appeared to have started in the garage and spread to the home. The family and their pets were all able to get out safely, according…

1 Arrested After Superior Officer’s License Plate Reader Spots Stolen Vehicle

January 4, 2024

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — A heavy police presence happened Wednesday afternoon around a McDonald’s in Superior. The incident happened at the North 21st Street McDonald’s around 3:30 p.m. Officials said a police officer’s “Automated License Plate Reader” in his squad spotted the stolen vehicle in front of him. Per the Superior Police Department’s procedures, multiple officers arrived on scene to order…

50 Anglers Rescued From Ice On ‘Lake Of The Woods’

January 2, 2024

Dan Hanger,

LAKE OF THE WOODS, Minn. — Another ice rescue has happened in the Northland — this time on the Lake of the Woods. The Lake of the Woods Sheriff’s Office said around 50 anglers got trapped on ice that cracked open Monday afternoon. Authorities used airboats and UTVs to rescue everybody. Nobody was injured. Superior Angling Company provided FOX 21…

Is The Ice Safe? Better Check First

Those venturing out are urged to be careful because many have gone through the ice already.

December 29, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

The cautionary tone about being careful on lake and river ice was echoed this week as outdoor enthusiasts get antsy. At Duluth’s Marine General, this month they had customers torn between both ice and open-water fishing. Some anglers were rigging up their boats and heading out on the lake. But with the weather now turning back to a little bit…

Duluth Man, 26, Arrested For Allegedly Possessing 18K Images, Videos Of Child Porn

December 20, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – A 26-year-old Duluth man was arrested Wednesday morning on four counts of possessing child pornography, according to Duluth police. The investigation started in May of 2022 after two tips were reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The Duluth Police Department and Homeland Security investigators worked the case. Investigators said a search warrant this…

Duluth Police: 2 Arrested In Attempted Armed Robbery

December 20, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police investigators arrested two suspects Wednesday in an attempted armed robbery. Officials said the call for help came in around 11:20 a.m. for a “person with a gun” in the 300 block of West 4th Street. Duluth police said a 32-year-old man and an 18-year-old man fled to an apartment building on the 100 block of…

Small Plane Lands Through Thin Ice Of Upper Red Lake

December 19, 2023

Dan Hanger,

BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. – Unstable ice is to blame for another water emergency on the Upper Red Lake in Beltrami County – this time involving a small plane. A Cessna 172 Sky Hawk broke through the ice upon landing Tuesday morning. The two occupants were able to make it out of the plane with the help of a nearby “boat…

Problematic Downtown Duluth Parking Ramp Secured With Fencing

December 18, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — A problematic downtown Duluth parking ramp has been secured with new fencing to help curb unwanted behavior — and more improvements are on the way. The fencing at the HART District Ramp on East Superior Street now covers all open areas, except where vehicles enter and leave. In May, the city council approved $165,000 to install an…

2 Dead After Vehicle T-Boned By Semi On Iron Range

December 18, 2023

Dan Hanger,

Two people died Monday after the vehicle they were in was hit by a semi on the Iron Range. Fernando Tibayan, 81, was the driver of the vehicle. Filipinas Tibayan, 83, was the passenger in the vehicle. Both are from Britt, Minnesota. The accident happened around 3:30 p.m. Monday on Northbound Highway 53 at Peppard Road. The Minnesota State Patrol…

Convicted Killer From Duluth Sentenced For Kidnapping, Rape

December 18, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — A convicted killer from Duluth is sentenced again for a serious crime he committed while out on parole. Dennis Hannuksela, 64, kidnapped, bound and raped a woman on a logging road near Duluth in May of 2021. In court Monday, Hannuksela got the maximum sentence of 19 years in prison. He was previously convicted of first-degree murder…

35 Anglers Rescued From Drifting Ice On Upper Red Lake

December 18, 2023

Dan Hanger,

Monday Update: Authorities are putting out a warning about inconsistent ice conditions after more than two-dozen anglers were rescued Monday night from a chunk of floating ice. The emergency happened on the Upper Red Lake in Beltrami County. The call for help came in just before 5 p.m. for a report of up to 50 people stranded. An airboat was…

WI Man Gets 3 Years In Prison For Bomb Threat Against Governor In 2018

December 17, 2023

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man who made a bomb threat in 2018 that prompted a search of then-Gov. Scott Walker’s office in the state Capitol has been sentenced to three years in prison and two years of extended supervision, the state Department of Justice announced on Friday. Terrance Grissom, 53, was already serving time for making other threats…

Silent Vigil Held in Honor of Gun Violence Victims

Community members gathered at Peace Church on the anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting

December 14, 2023

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — Today marks the 11th anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting, which took the lives of 26 first graders and educators. Here in Duluth, a silent vigil was held in honor of all gun violence victims. The Northland Brady Chapter, an advocate group against gun violence, and Peace Church invited community members to take time out of their…

Iron Range Hells Angels “President” Charged in Eveleth Alleged Kidnapping and Assault

Criminal complaint includes two felony charges; says accused is "President" of Hells Angels Iron Range Charter.

December 13, 2023

KQDS Staff,

A man described as the head of the Hells Angels on the Iron Range was charged Wednesday in an alleged kidnapping and assault case. He is charged with two felonies, including kidnapping and false imprisonment. He’s also charged with assault. A criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court says the man is Jerand Paul French. The complaint says French, 38,…

Ice Lake Safety this Winter

December 13, 2023

Lucretia Free,

St Louis County – Tis the season for freezing temperatures in the Northland. And with the cold weather, comes the winter sports we all enjoy. But until the hard freeze comes, lakes like this one, are in transition, and can be deceptively dangerous. At this time of year, the Minnesota DNR works hand in hand with the St. Louis Rescue…

1 Of 3 Suspects Charged In Eveleth Kidnapping, Sexual Assault

December 12, 2023

KQDS Staff,

EVELETH, Minn. — An Eveleth man with alleged connections to the Hells Angels has been charged with beating up and kidnapping another man, and sexually assaulting a woman. A criminal complaint says he is one of three men in custody who have connections with the motorcycle group. Charges against Paul Anthony Debelak include kidnapping to commit bodily harm, criminal sexual…

BCA: Third Suspect Turns Himself In After Eveleth Kidnapping, Sexual Assault

December 11, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — A third suspect is under arrest in connection to a kidnapping and assault in Eveleth that took place over multiple days. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on Monday said the 38-year-old man is from Eveleth. He turned himself into the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia Monday morning. The other men under arrest are a…

Hibbing Man, 20, Killed In Head-On Crash; ‘You Are Loved By So Many’

December 10, 2023

Dan Hanger,

HIBBING, Minn. – Family and friends on the Iron Range are in mourning after a young man was killed over the weekend in a head-on crash. Levi Greenwood, 20, of Hibbing graduated last year from East Range Academy of Technology and Science. Levi and family The Minnesota State Patrol said the accident happened around 4:30 a.m. Saturday. They said Greenwood…

DECC Exec. Dir.: $1M Line Of Credit Untouched, Year-Round Business Model Sought

December 10, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — DECC Executive Director Dan Hartman gave an update Sunday on the venue’s struggling financing, saying he is proud to report the DECC has not used a dime of the $1 million emergency line of credit, which the city council reluctantly approved in September. Hartman said business has picked up, and it has been strong. The William A….

Domestic Violence Prevention Gets Christmas Gifts and Big Check

Cenovus Energy teams up with United Way to help CASDA families.

December 6, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

It is the time of year when a lot of people are doing good things for one another. And Wednesday was another example of that. Gift paper and gift wrappers came together in Superior to bring some Christmas to clients of CASDA, the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse. Cenovus employees and their families were wrapping gifts for twenty CASDA…

Superior Names Next Chief of Police

December 3, 2023

Pat Brink,

SUPERIOR, Wis. –The city of Superior announced Friday that Paul Winterscheidt will be the city’s next police chief. The current chief, Nicholas Alexander retires in January of 2024. Winterschieidt, a 2003 graduate of UW Superior, joined the Superior Police Department in. In his 18 years on the force he has worked patrol, investigations, and narcotics investigations. He was chosen after…

Chickens Killed In Barn Fire

December 3, 2023

Dan Hanger,

FLOODWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A barn fire killed several chickens in Floodwood Township Saturday evening. St. Louis County Sheriff Office deputies and area fire departments responded around 6:15 p.m. The barn is a total loss. No people were injured. The cause is under investigation, but authorities do not suspect foul play. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Public Safety

Man Dies In Landslide at Minnesota State Park

December 3, 2023

The Associated Press,

Courtesy: Associated Press File MANKATO, Minn. — A 19-year-old man became trapped and died as a result of a landslide at a state park in southern Minnesota. The Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office received a call Saturday afternoon of a landslide trapping someone under collapsed earth at the falls area of Minneopa State Park, near Mankato. Emergency workers recovered the…

Duluth Firefighters Tackle Downtown Garage Fire

November 30, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Northland firefighters have been busy lately responding to structure fires. In Duluth Thursday, firefighters tackled a garage fire on the 100 block of East Third Street. No injuries were reported. Damage is estimated around $10,000. The Duluth Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a cause. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Public Safety

Chlorine Gas Issue Forces Proctor Hotel Evacuation

November 29, 2023

Dan Hanger,

PROCTOR, Minn. — A chlorine gas issue forced an evacuation of a hotel in Proctor Wednesday. The incident happened around 11 a.m. at the AmericInn at 185 Highway 2. The Proctor and Duluth fire departments responded. Officials said the gas was caused by an apparent mixing of cleaning chemicals in a drain, which created a chlorine gas. Pressure fans were…

Hermantown Fire Evolves Past Volunteer Model

The Department continued growth by hiring a fire inspector and training officer

November 29, 2023

Jenna VanSickle,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — The Hermantown Fire Department is expanding its efforts to better serve the community. Over the past year, the City has been making changes to the volunteer firefighting model. That system has been in place for more than 70 years. But as Hermantown grows, the Fire Department is looking to not only increase efficiency, but support their firefighters….

Fire Destroys Multi-Family Home in Britt; Candle Possible Cause

November 26, 2023

Dan Hanger,

BRITT, Minn. — A candle in a bedroom may have started a fire of a multi-family home over the weekend in Britt, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. The fire broke out around 2 a.m. Saturday in the 8400 block of Nelson Road. When authorities arrived on scene, the building was fully engulfed in flames. One person was…

3 Men of Palestinian Descent Shot, Injured Near University of Vermont

November 26, 2023

Dan Hanger,

Three young men of Palestinian descent who were in Burlington for a Thanksgiving holiday gathering were shot and injured — one seriously — near the University of Vermont, police said Sunday. Authorities said the attack may have been a hate crime. The shootings occurred at about 6:25 p.m. Saturday near the UVM campus, according to Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad….

MN State Patrol: Driver Of I35 Rollover In Duluth Arrested For DWI

November 23, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. (Thursday) — The Minnesota State Patrol told FOX 21 on Thursday that the driver who rolled his vehicle on I-35 in downtown Duluth last week was arrested for DWI. Video from a MnDOT camera on Southbound I-35 near the Lake Avenue exit shows a 2022 Dodge Charger rolling multiple times. A public information officer for the Minnesota State…