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, 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….
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…
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….
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…
Courtesy: Northland FireWire VIRGINIA, Minn. — A man was killed and a Virginia police officer was being treated for severe burns Thanksgiving day after a mental health call turned into a fire. The call came in just before 5 a.m. Thursday at an apartment building on the 100 block of 2nd Street North. Police said the man was threatening to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth firefighters and police officers got a visit this Thanksgiving from Duluth Mayor-elect Roger Reinert. The Duluth Fire Union and the Duluth Police Department posted pictures on social media Thursday of Reinert’s visits. Both agencies thanked Reinert visiting them on Thanksgiving. The fire and police unions endorsed Reinert for mayor this past election. Categories: Minnesota, News, Political,…
BREVATOR TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A structure fire in Brevator Township seriously injured a man. The fire broke out around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday on the 3500 block of Nelson Road. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said the 64-year-old man was injured while trying to save items in a burning garage. The man was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital in serious…
MORCOM TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Three dogs died in a house fire in rural Morcom Township Tuesday evening. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said the fire was reported around 7 p.m. at a trailer house on the 9200 block of Range Line Road. When firefighters arrived, the home was fully engulfed. The owner, who was not at home at the…
Duluth’s Vineyard Church says it fully accepts the findings of an investigation done by an outside organization, after sexual abuse allegations emerged at the church. The church says it vows to heal wounds, regain trust and make changes. Former youth leader, 35-year-old Jackson Gatlin, has been charged with ten criminal counts involving five females at the church. For its own…
MINNESOTA — A new campaign means more DWI patrols will be out on the road this holiday season. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is protecting people from impaired drivers through the What’s My Why social media campaign. During the campaign law enforcement will be sharing their personal stories of what motivates them to prevent impaired driving tragedies. DPS says…
DULUTH, Minn. – A structure fire in Duluth’s Lakeside/Lester Park neighborhood has turned into another plea from firefighters to residents, after vehicles once again got in the way of fighting a fire. The department said five vehicles drove over one of the hydrant lines being used to fight the fire Monday afternoon. Assistant Fire Chief Dennis Edwards told FOX 21,…
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The Clinton Volunteer Fire Department & EMS received thousands of cans of drinking water from Anheuser-Busch. Fire Capt. Eric Monson said the 2,352 canned waters will help first responders stay hydrated when they battle wildfires and other disasters. “This generous donation will significantly enhance our emergency response capabilities and ensure that we can better serve and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thanksgiving is fast approaching, but so is the risk of fires in the kitchen. The Duluth Fire Department provides some strategies that will keep you and your family safe during this holiday season. On Thanksgiving, there are three to four times more fires than on a typical day. That’s according to the National Fire Protection Association. Fortunately,…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth woman has been charged in the death of a pit bull that Animal Allies said was the worst case of animal abuse they’ve ever seen. Rainna Korby Rainna Korby, 24, is charged with one felony count of animal torture. The criminal complaint says Korby knew of the dog’s deteriorating condition but did nothing about it….
(Nov. 15) — Searchers from the St. Louis County Rescue Squad and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office located and recovered the body of 27-year-old Andrew DeRock, according to a release from Douglas County Sheriff Matt Izzard. DeRock had been missing since Oct. 28 after a canoeing incident on the Minong Flowage in Douglas County. Ryan Busch, who was also missing…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Cenovus Superior Refinery responded to an emergency railcar leak Tuesday. Cenovus Energy told FOX 21 the railcar was not theirs but belonged to a railroad company with cars at the plant. On Wednesday, Cenovus said the issue had been resolved and no external emergency response was required. Superior Fire Chief Cam Vollbrecht told FOX 21, it’s his…
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest Monday evening in what investigators call “a severe animal neglect case.” The Sheriff’s Office posted on social media to say a pit bull named Gio was brought to Animal Allies barely clinging to life. And after attempts to save its life, Gio, who was also known as Lovebug, died. The suspect…
EVELETH, Minn. – Over a dozen fire department worked together to battle a fire in downtown Eveleth Sunday morning. Friends of the Northland Firewire say the initial call came in around 5:30 at an apartment building next to Johnny D’s Bar in the 300 block of Grant Avenue. At least 18 departments spent time on scene, and the need for…
DULUTH, Minn. – Overdose 911 calls in Duluth are outpacing all of 2022, according to 911 data, and the downtown parking ramp next to the Fond-du-Luth Casino is one of the prime spots for those overdose calls. On Monday, FOX 21 requested 911 overdose calls in St. Louis County for 2022 and so far this year. The data shows, 373…
UPDATE (Nov. 6, 1:12 p.m.) — The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office has announced missing 85-year-old Gerald Olson has been found safe. The Sheriff’s Office thanks the public for their help in the search. ORIGINAL POST: The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 85-year-old Gerald Olson. Olson “suffers from dementia and Alzheimer’s,” according to a…
DULUTH, Minn. – The General Election is two days away on Nov. 7, and Duluth mayoral candidates Emily Larson and Roger Reinert were out Sunday continuing to door knock for votes. Both candidates posted to their social media Sunday about the campaigns. Larson posted a video saying in part: “Hey everybody, it’s Emily. It is Sunday night and, why yes,…
Courtesy: Northland FireWire BALKAN TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A mother and her son are being treated for severe burns after a propane tank exploded inside a cabin in Balkan Township. The accident was reported around 10:45 a.m. Sunday in the 11600 Block of Countryside Lane. Northland FireWire “Investigation of the incident revealed that a 20lb propane tank had been attached to…
6 p.m. update: The BCA released the following statement Sunday involving John Derrick’s disappearance: “***CANCELED*** The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office has canceled the missing person alert for John Derrick. He was located deceased. Thank you to everyone who assisted in locating him and for sharing the information.” The cause of death was not immediately released Sunday night, as of 6…
Specialized search vehicle known as Sherp. Members of the St. Louis County Rescue Squad responded to a missing “woodsman” Thursday evening east of Cotton. Capt. Rick Slatten told FOX 21 a specialized vehicle (as seen in the picture) was called in to reach the man who was stuck in a knee-deep swampy area. The Rescue Squad eventually reached the man…
WASCOTT, Wis. – Two men who were last seen on the Minong Flowage in Wascott last Saturday are still nowhere to be found, as of Wednesday evening. The St. Louis County Rescue Squad could be seen Wednesday launching its search boat into the water. On Monday, Douglas County Sheriff Matt Izzard said the men went out in a canoe Saturday…
Updated November 1, 2023: Babbitt, Minn. — A man has been charged with two counts of 2nd degree murder in the deaths of a Babbitt couple. A criminal complaint filed Wednesday identifies the man as Roger Allen Beldo. He is 53 years old. The complaint says Beldo told police he killed the couple at their home. A relative said…
DULUTH, Minn. — Racist and anti-Semitic remarks took taking the Duluth city council off guard Monday night during the public comment period of the council meeting. “The Jews are parasites and they’re taking over our country,” said one man who called in. He went on to say, “Diversity means fear of white people, inclusion means the exclusion of white people,…
A 5-year-old child died Tuesday in a weather-related rollover accident in St. Louis County. The accident was reported around 4 p.m. near Vermilion Trail and Harris Bay Road. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said the vehicle ended on its side with the child stuck underneath. Officials said the roads were packed with ice after recent snow and freezing temperatures….
A Coleraine man has been charged in a stabbing at a local bar over the weekend. The victim was stabbed in the face, and was treated at the hospital for his injuries. A criminal complaint charges Lawrence Jarmaine Daniels with a second-degree felony. The complaint says Daniels is 45 years old and lives in Coleraine. The incident happened about 1:30…
Rescue crews are searching for two men reported missing on the Minong Flowage in Wascott. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said the men went out in a canoe Saturday evening. Family members called 911 just before 1 a.m. Sunday after locating the capsized canoe. Multiple agencies are helping in the search effort, as of Monday evening. Categories: News, News –…
A man was stabbed in a bar fight in Coleraine early Saturday. The crime was reported around 1:30 a.m. at the Locker Room Bar, according to the Itasca County Sheriff’s office. The victim was stabbed in the face. The suspect is from Coleraine. He was arrested at his residence after police said he left the scene. Formal charges were pending…
AP BY DAVID SHARP, ROBERT BUMSTED, HOLLY RAMER AND MICHAEL BALSAMO Updated 7:47 PM CDT, October 26, 2023 LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Heavily armed police surrounded a home Thursday as they searched for a U.S. Army reservist who authorities say killed 18 people and wounded 13 in a mass shooting at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine. “You need to come outside now…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police have arrested a man who they say already has 23 pending charges against him. He’s 41-year-old Adam Dack. Police arrested him Wednesday as the suspect of a stolen vehicle in the Piedmont area. Dack was in jail Thursday on preliminary charges of burglary and vehicle theft, along with possession of a stolen firearm. As for…
DULUTH, Minn. — St. Louis County Attorney Kim Maki has named her first-ever Deputy County Attorney to help manage all operations of her office in four locations. Veteran prosecutor Jon Holets has prosecuted high-profile cases for the county, like former Last Place on Earth owner Jim Carlson. Holets will now oversee personnel actions, coordination with law enforcement, the courts, and…
Steve Hanke Northeastern Minnesota will be getting a new judge. Steve Hanke has been tapped by Governor Walz to fill a vacancy in the Sixth Judicial District. He will be replacing the retiring Judge Michael Cuzzo. Hanke has ties to both sides of the Blatnik Bridge. He is a lawyer for the City of Duluth and is also an adjunct…
ASHLAND, Wis. — Two brothers from Mexico were shot and killed in Ashland Saturday, and now their family is trying to get their bodies home to be buried. 30-year-old Manuel Garcia and his 27-year-old brother, Luis, were visiting a third brother who lives in Ashland. The two were shot and killed early Saturday morning. Manuel’s wife is still in Ashland….
DULUTH, Minn. — Hundreds of firefighters are in Duluth this weekend for the annual state fire chief conference. The event has firetrucks on display, as well as new firefighting technologies. They’re holding educational sessions on leadership, professional development, and safety measures. The fire conference is the largest of it’s kind in the Midwest. MnFIRE is a health and wellness advocacy…
DULUTH, Minn. – A number of apartment units inside a Duluth’s East Hillside building suffered smoke and water damage due to a fire Sunday morning. Duluth Fire Department says they responded to an automatic fire alarm at 1232 E. 1st Street. It was updated to a structure fire after receiving numerous reports of the sound of explosions coming from an one…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior Police Chief Nicholas Alexander, who has been with the police department since 1998, is preparing to retire from the department. Alexander was just 26 when he joined the department as a police officer before climbing the ranks as captain of investigations and taking the chief position in 2015. Under Alexander’s leadership, he had a lot of…
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is condemning Hamas’ attack on Israel, as the death toll rose into the hundreds Sunday. “This was a planned, coordinated attack by Hamas, which is a terrorist organization, which is affiliated with Iran. And this has been Israel’s biggest fear because they are a democracy in a really tough neighborhood,” said Sen. Klobuchar. Klobuchar said Americans…
RICE LAKE, Minn. — Authorities say a passenger in a van was killed Friday morning when the vehicle made a U-turn on Martin Road in Rice Lake. The fatal victim has been identified as 78-year-old Paul Larson of Duluth. The incident happened about 8:45 a.m. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s office said the van he was riding in was traveling…
DULUTH, Minn. — A now-former youth pastor at The Vineyard Church in Duluth is charged with 10 counts of criminal sexual conduct involving five girls. Jackson Gatlin’s mugshot The criminal complaints against 35-year-old Jackson Gatlin say the victims were 12 to 16 years old at the time of the offenses. The complaints say Gatlin was between the ages of 19…
(Jerry Jackson/The Baltimore Sun via AP) BALTIMORE (AP) — At least four people were wounded, none critically, in a shooting at Morgan State University in Baltimore on Tuesday, according to authorities, who urged students to take shelter on the campus of the historically Black college. The Baltimore Police Department initially said officers were on the scene for an “active shooter…
Courtesy: Twin Cities In Motion MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A forecast that record high temperatures and humidity would create “extreme and dangerous” conditions prompted organizers to cancel two long-distance races Sunday in Minnesota’s two largest cities that were expected to draw up to 20,000 runners. The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon from Minneapolis to neighboring St. Paul had been expected to draw…
Those considering swimming on Park Point beaches Saturday were warned to be careful. And that warning carries into Sunday. The Duluth Fire Department said there was a high risk of rip currents, and they issued a warning about noon Saturday. The warning continues until 10 a.m. Sunday morning. The department says the warning means that wind and wave conditions can…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Firefighters Local 101 is feeling some relief after finding out firefighters will receive a wage increase the start of the upcoming year. The Duluth city council passed a resolution Monday for an 8% market\-rate adjustment for the firefighters. This was in response to a study finding their pay came in last for fire departments in the…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — A truck driver was recovering from his injuries Wednesday after being struck by a train in Ault Township. The accident happened around noon Wednesday in the 1800 block of Brimson Road. When deputies arrived, logs were all over the roadway and tracks. The 57-year-old semi driver from Two Harbors was taken to St. Luke’s in…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School District is asking for the community’s patience as it continues to investigate Duluth East head football coach Joe Hietala. Duluth police said Hietala was asked to leave school grounds Saturday morning after complaints by parents and staff that he was “intoxicated.” Police confirmed he had “signs of impairment.” Hietala voluntarily left on foot without…
A Sawyer County Sheriff’s Deputy is under arrest and accused of domestic abuse, according to Sheriff Doug Mrotek. Mrotek issued a news release Monday that said his office learned of the allegations against Schick on Sept. 21. Due to the nature of the allegations, Mrotek said he handed the investigation over to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators in Polk…
