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15-Year-Old Sexually Assaulted and Threatened with Knife in Ely

November 22, 2017

Site Staff,

ELY, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and Ely Police Department responded to the report of a sexual assault in the evening hours of Monday, Nov. 20, according to police. Authorities report that a 15-year-old female had been threatened with a knife and sexually assaulted by an adult acquaintance, who was identified as as a 35-year-old male of…

LOCATED: Todd Sarkela, of Duluth

November 20, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

Todd Sarkela (Facebook) UPDATE: Todd Sarkela has been found safe. DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 55-year-old Todd Sarkela, of Duluth. Todd is described as a white male, 5’9″, 120 pounds, with hazel eyes and sandy hair; and typically walks with a cane. He was reported missing to police on Sunday, Nov….

Pedestrian Hit and Run in Duluth, Police Searching for Suspect

Incident happened Friday, Nov. 17

November 20, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police responded to the report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian at 13th Avenue East and London Road on Friday, Nov. 11 just before 8:30 p.m. According to police, officers arrived on scene and located a 49-year-old female who had been struck while crossing the street. She was transported to the hospital with non-life…

Five Taken to Hospital From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Buhl

Incident Occurred at Apartment Connected to Billy's Bar in Buhl

November 20, 2017

Site Staff,

BUHL, Minn.-Iron Range fire officials are reporting that five people have been taken to area hospitals due to carbon monoxide poisoning in an apartment connected to Billy’s Bar in Buhl, Minnesota. According to authorities, the incident occurred around 9:15 a.m. Crews from Buhl, Chisholm, Hibbing and Virginia responded to the scene after the building owner, Gary Gamer received a disturbing…

Mounted Patrol Disbanded by Duluth Police Department

Officials Say This Will Allow the Department to Put More Resources into Other Areas

November 18, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department’s Mounted Patrol is no more. On Saturday, Police Department officials confirmed to Fox 21 that the unit has been disbanded. They say the decision was made so they could increase staff in other areas, like sexual assault, child abuse, and child pornography investigators. The Mounted Patrol had been around since 2014. Categories: Crime,…

Police: Firearm Recovered In Morgan Park Believed To Be Connected To Weekend Shootings

Woman Shows Up In Hospital Reported Being Shot

November 14, 2017

Joey Norton,

DULUTH, Minn- Duluth Police investigators told Fox 21 that two separate shooting incidents over the weekend are connected to a gun incident in Morgan Park on Tuesday night. Police responded this evening to the area of 89th Ave W and Edward St. on reports of people in the neighborhood with guns. Lt. Robert Shene said his officers did recover a…

Head On Collision Leaves One With Life-Threatening Injuries

November 14, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

GREENWAY TWP, Minn. – The Minnesota State Patrol has reported that a Deer River woman has suffered life-threatening injuries after a head-on collision on Highway 169 in Greenway Township. According to State Patrol, just after 8 a.m. Tuesday, a Chevy Impala was traveling westbound on Highway 169 when it crossed the center line into oncoming traffic, striking a Dodge Caravan…

New Details in Saturday’s Midwest Energy Fire

Damages Estimated at Between $500,000 and $1 million

November 13, 2017

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis.-New details are emerging in the fire that ripped through Midwest Energy in Superior Saturday. The Superior Fire Department is now telling us it was caused either by a bearing or motor breaking at the site. It was originally thought to be caused by dust at the site. No one was injured in the blaze which caused between $500,000…

Level III Offender Relocating to Duluth

PREVIOUSLY RESIDED IN RICE LAKE, MINN.

November 13, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public of a Level III Predatory Offender relocating to the 4700 block of Rice Lake Road in Duluth. Timothy Scott Alan Davich, 50 has a history of sexual contact with minor male victims ages 6-16. Some contact occurred on numerous occasions over a number of years; he was…

Superior’s Midwest Energy Fire Could Cost Company Nearly A Million Dollars

Fire On Belt System Has Shut Down Ability To Obtain Coal

November 11, 2017

Joey Norton,

SUPERIOR, Wis. Press Release Below: Members of the media: this is to inform you of a fire this morning in Superior. At 0530 all three engine companies, Battalion Chief and Gold Cross Ambulance were called for a fire at 2400 Winter street which is Midwest Energy. Once on scene crews found fire in the belt system used to move coal…

DOJ: Teen ‘Lunged’ At Deputy With Butcher Knife Before Deputy Fatally Shot Him

Report Says Teen Was Despondent Over A Period Of A Few Days Prior To Incident

November 11, 2017

Joey Norton,

Update: Ashland County Officer Involved Death Investigation Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), at the request of the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, has been investigating an officer involved death (OID) that took place on November 8, 2017 in Odanah, Wis., which is located on the Bad River Reservation. The Ashland County Emergency…

Roof Catches Fire in Duluth

November 10, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – A fire broke out on Friday on the roof of a home at 34th Avenue East and East First Street in Duluth. According to the fire department, the fire was contained to an area close to the chimney. It was put out quickly and no one was injured. “All because of whoever was passing by saw some…

3 Arrested After Heroin and Cocaine Trafficking Investigation in Sawyer County

November 9, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

TOWNSHIP OF COUDERAY, Wis. (AP) – On Monday, Nov. 6 several agencies in Sawyer County executed a search warrant at 12329W County Highway N in the Township of Couderay, according to the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office. Sawyer County Deputies and Swat Team, along with Lac Court Oreilles Police Department and WI DOJ Division of Criminal Investigation Agents recovered a 9mm…

Jacob Wetterling Foundation Teaching Elementary Students About Personal Safety

There Were Two Sessions For Students In Grades K-5

November 8, 2017

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Legacy of Jacob Wetterling continues to live on with the Jacob Wetterling Foundation’s efforts to promote kids’ personal safety. Students at Bay View Elementary in Proctor learned first-hand how to keep their bodies safe, follow personal safety rules and locating adults they can trust. “Even in a 50 minute presentation five-year-olds are moving their hands identifying adults…

Missing Bemidji Girl Located, Illinois Man Arrested

November 8, 2017

Site Staff,

BEMIDJI, Minn. – A 21-year-old male from Oswego, Illinois is currently being held on criminal charges of Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and Deprivation of Custodial or Parental Rights, according to the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation, according to police, began with a parent contacting the department around 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7 to report their 13-year-old daughter…

MISSING: Candace Lundstrom, of Nashwauk

LAST SEEN MONDAY, NOV. 6

November 8, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

Photo Courtesy BCA NASHWAUK, Minn. – The Itasca County Sheriff’s office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 28-year-old Candace Lundstrom, of Nashwauk. Candace was last seen at a residence north of Nashwauk on Monday, Nov. 6 and has not been heard from or seen since. It is believed she left on foot and was not properly dressed for weather…

P.T.S.D. discussion held at Duluth Public Library

Health officials say it's important to talk about mental health

November 6, 2017

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. – With Veteran’s Day coming up this week, some groups are having discussions surrounding mental health. A presentation was held a the Duluth Public Library discussing Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in veteran’s. Organizers say it is important for people to talk about mental health, and understand that help is out there. “Mental illness is still a stigma, unfortunately, so…

Fire Destroys Mobile Home

No One Injured in Fire

November 6, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn – A mobile home was destroyed earlier today after it caught on fire at 6538 McQuade Road. No one was injured in the 11:30 a.m. blaze, according to local fire officials. They believe the fire started when someone was trying to remove something from the trailer with a torch cutter, which caught the mobile home on fire. Clifton,…

City of Duluth Moves Forward with Seawall Replacement Project

The project could begin as soon as spring of 2018

November 3, 2017

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth is making moves to replace the failing sea walls surrounding the Minnesota Slip. Funding is in place for the $6 million project. According to city officials, right now the sea walls are deteriorating, and would cause problems with the surrounding structures. Construction of the project could begin as soon as spring 2018. “We’ve been worrying…

Fire Officials Remind to Check Smoke Detector Batteries This Weekend

According to fire officials, a majority of house fire related deaths are in houses with faulty smoke detectors

November 3, 2017

Graham Hakala,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Sunday is the day to set the clocks back for daylight saving time, which means it’s also an important time to check something else around the house. Fire officials say it’s time to change the batteries on those smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. Experts say having a functioning smoke detector is a matter of life or…

BMW Issues Recalls for Fire Risk

November 3, 2017

The Associated Press,

DETROIT (AP) – BMW is recalling more than 1 million cars and SUVs in two U.S. recalls due to the risk of fires under the hood, and it’s recommending that they be parked outdoors until repairs are made. A spokesman for the German automaker says the risk of fire is very low in both cases, but the vehicles should stay…

Time to Turn the Clocks Back This Weekend

November 1, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

An extra hour of sleep will be added to your schedule this weekend as Daylight Savings Time comes to an end. You are reminded to turn all your clocks back an hour Saturday night before heading to bed, as the change goes into effect at 2 a.m. Sunday morning. The time adjustment will allow the sun to rise just before…

Proctor Mother: Nails Found In Son’s Halloween Candy Bar

Duluth Police Dept. Is Investigating

October 31, 2017

Dan Hanger,

Duluth police are investigating after a woman says she found small nails in a candy bar her son got from Fall Fest at Bayview Elementary. Candy Ellestad, of Proctor, told FOX 21 Tuesday the chocolate bar was meant for her son, but when he didn’t eat it, she did, and what happened next was more than just chocolate. “I was…

Cloquet Area Fire District Giving out Reflective Bracelets for Trick-or-Treaters

More Than 600 Free Slap Bracelets Will Be Handed Out

October 31, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet Area Fire District is giving out reflective wristbands to keep kids safe while trick or treating. More than six-hundred of the free slap bracelets will be given out by firefighters tonight. According to fire district officials, kids are twice as likely to get hit by a car on Halloween as they are on any other…

Bemidji Teen Missing for One Year

Last Seen Oct. 31, 2016 in the area of 5th Street SE and Wood Avenue SE

October 31, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

BEMIDJI, Minn. – The Bemidji Police Department is continuing to look for Jeremy Jourdain who was last seen one year ago. Police say they have followed up on over 120 leads, each of them being thoroughly investigated. Numerous interviews and searches have been conducted to look for Jeremy. Bemidji Detective Michelle Leffelman said in a Facebook post on the department’s…

Wisconsin Committee Passes Bill Limiting Access to Police Body Cams

October 31, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A bill making it more difficult for the public to view footage taken on police body cameras is headed to Wisconsin Assembly for a vote. The Assembly criminal justice committee passed the measure on an 8-4 vote Tuesday, making it available for the full Assembly to take action last this month. The proposal would prohibit police…

Suspect in Superior Firearm Incident Apprehended in Duluth

October 31, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

UPDATE: The Superior Police Department has confirmed that Lucian Allan was apprehended in Duluth, it is unknown at what time he was located. Police are currently working to extradite him to Wisconsin. No other details have been released. INITIAL REPORT: SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Police Department is on the hunt for a 19-year-old male, Lucian James Allan, who is…

Man Killed in Crash on Carlton Avenue Identified

October 31, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Cloquet Police responded to the call of a fatal crash in the 2000 block of Carlton Avenue, late Saturday evening. Officers arrived on scene to find that a 2014 Ford F-150 had been traveling west on Carlton Avenue when it struck a parked vehicle and rolled, partially ejecting the driver. The driver, who has been identified as…

Duluth Police Department Offers Halloween Safety Tips

Reflective Tape and Bright Costumes are Recommended by Police

October 31, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Halloween is all about fun as kids head out to trick or treat, but there are safety concerns surrounding the tradition. Sgt. Gayle Holton with the Duluth Police Department visited FOX 21 this morning to shed some light on the topic. Sgt. Holton says kids should be wearing bright costumes and if they’re not, they should wear…

Police Investigate Trim Nails Found in Candy Bar

October 31, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

Snicker Bar Found with trim nails in it (Candy Ellestad – Facebook) Snicker Bar Found with trim nails in it (Facebook) DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is reporting that on Monday, a report of a tampered candy bar came in from Bayview Elementary School. According to police, trim nails had been placed inside the candy bar. No suspects…

Fire Engulfs Garage in Rice Lake Township

October 31, 2017

Site Staff,

RICE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Tuesday morning fire filled a garage in Rice Lake Township. Crews got the call to 4055 Fairview Rd. just at 6:27 a.m. Upon arrival, responders found a large pole barn-style garage fully engulfed in flames. An adult female and two adult males were safely evacuated from the adjacent residence with no injuries. Fire department personnel…

Police Investigating Shots Fired Early Saturday Near UMD

October 30, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – An investigation is underway after shots were fired early Saturday morning near the University of Minnesota Duluth, according to Duluth Police. According to authorities, police responded to the call regarding a house party in the 1300 block of 20th Avenue East just after midnight Saturday morning; police resolved the matter and departed the scene. Around approximately 1…

Three Dead in Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

October 30, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

RADISSON, Wis. – The Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office reports two adults and one child are dead after possible carbon monoxide poisoning. Deputies responded to the call on Sunday, Oct. 29 just before 11:30 a.m., at the report of three unresponsive people at a residence located on Highway 27/70 in Radisson. First responders arrived to find the three victims, who have…

2018 Superior Days Just Around The Corner

Leaders and Residents Meet To Kick Off Legislative List

October 29, 2017

Joey Norton,

SUPERIOR, Wis- Superior leaders and residents are making a list, getting ready to head to the statehouse in a few months, to ask for legislative changes. In February, hundreds of people from 5 northwest Wisconsin counties will head down to Madison. There they will lobby for the top legislative issues deemed most important in northwest Wisconsin. During last year’s superior…

Winter Storm Has Duluth’s Water Still Abnormal

Full Press Release Of The Situation In Story

October 28, 2017

Joey Norton,

The storm may be over but it has left its lasting presence on Duluth’s drinking water. The City of Duluth water system recently violated a drinking water standard related to turbidity. Although the levels have continued to drop throughout the day, Duluth’s water is still not at a level that we would normally come to expect. What should you do?…

Duluth Police Investigating Man Found Outside Deceased

Not Many Details At The Moment

October 28, 2017

Joey Norton,

UPDATE: The Duluth Police have reported that preliminary autopsy results suggest the man died from accidental death due to exposure. Currently, toxicology results are pending. DULUTH, Minn- The Duluth Police Department is investigating the death of a man found near the 10 block of E 4th St. According to police, they were notified of a man down at 9:43 a.m….

Semi Slides into St. Louis River from I-35

Crews Remove Truck from River

October 27, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

UPDATE: Authorities have recovered the body of the driver, who has been identified as 44-year-old Chris Lucia, of Duluth. ESKO, Minn. – Scary moments Friday morning on Interstate 35 North. A semi-truck driving off I-35 into the St. Louis River. Fire and Police officials on scene told FOX 21 this is an active scene and investigation. This morning crews pulled…

Chaplain Training Underway in Duluth

Training underway for chaplains, who help our community and local law enforcement.

October 25, 2017

Lauren Leigh,

DULTUH, Minn.- Chaplains from across the region are in Duluth this week. Chaplains are participating in training at the Public Safety Office by the St. Louis County Sheriff’s office, to be the best chaplains possible. FOX21 is told their role is to offer emotional and spiritual support to all people. Chaplains serve as a listening ear to police officers, their…

Burial Sites Continue To Stall Bridge Replacement Project

MnDOT Mistake Of Unearthing Grave Sites Will Prolong Project

October 25, 2017

Joey Norton,

DULUTH, Minn- Construction on the Fond du Lac reservation to replace the Mission Creek bridge continues to be at a stand still. This because of mishandling of the project from MnDOT that lead to the discovery of an ancient Native American burial ground on Hwy 53 that runs through the Fond du Lac neighborhood. The original plan was to have…

School Bus Accident in Superior

October 25, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

(Superior Police Dept.) SUPERIOR, Wis. – Just before 8:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, the Superior Police Department responded to a vehicle and school bus crash on Broadway Street and Banks Avenue, according to Superior PD. Police report that a blue Subaru was traveling southbound on Banks Ave and failed to stop for the sign at the intersection. The vehicle then collided…

Officer Involved Shooting in Ashland Leaves Suspect in Hospital

No Officers Were Injured in the Incident. An Investigation Is Being Conducted by Wisconsin DOJ

October 24, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

ASHLAND, Wis. – An officer involved shooting in Ashland on Monday night has put an unnamed suspect in the hospital. Around 7:30 p.m. Monday night, two Ashland police officers responded to an incident on the 400 block of West Main Street. After officers tried to make contact with a suspect, shots were fired. The suspect was hit by gunfire and…

City Snow Plow Training Underway

The city is prepping workers for the winter months during snow plow training.

October 24, 2017

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- On Tuesday city workers in Duluth prepared for the upcoming snow during a training session at Spirit Mountain. The course gives workers an opportunity to operate the machinery, before work will be in full swing during winter in the Northland. City employees are practicing maneuvering graters and plows for snow removal. “What we do here is we get them…

Naloxone “Narcan” Training For Medical Professionals Held In Duluth

Training Possible Through Newly Obtained Grant

October 24, 2017

Joey Norton,

DULUTH, Minn- Medical professionals in Duluth are getting some hands on training with Narcan. It’s a drug that can save lives by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. Pharmacists, dentists, nurses, and doctors all got training as part of the Minnesota Targeted Response Grant. The goal of the grant is to expand the use of Narcan and create more…

Police Still Seek Information For Woman Found Severely Burned

Arnold Still Remains In Critical Condition, Set For Surgery Tuesday

October 24, 2017

Joey Norton,

DULUTH Minn- We are learning more about the woman that was found on fire, and critically injured on Hwy 23 near Duluth last week. 24 year old Jaclyn Arnold works as a community advocate in Duluth. It’s been 4 days since Arnold was found on fire on Hwy 23. A passerby extinguished the fire, but she was severely burned. Police…

Truck Vandalized Near Makinen, Minn.

October 24, 2017

Site Staff,

1 (Courtesy: Becky Pierce) 4 (Courtesy: Becky Pierce) 5 (Courtesy: Becky Pierce) 2 (Courtesy: Becky Pierce) 3 (Courtesy: Becky Pierce) VIRGINIA, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance for information involving the vandalism of a truck on Sunday, Oct. 22. According to police, a white, 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD pickup truck was shot…

Wisconsin Drug Take Back Day Oct. 28

October 23, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

WISCONSIN – On Saturday, Oct. 28, the public is invited to safely dispose of their unwanted medications, both prescription and over-the-counter to Drug Take Back locations across the state. Drug Take Back Day is a partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration and local law enforcement agencies, to help bring focus to the issues of prescription painkiller…

Woman Airlifted for Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

October 20, 2017

Site Staff,

SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. – Just after 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19, Sawyer County Deputies and other agencies responded to the report of a 76-year-old female with a self-inflicted gunshot wound nearly Seeley. First responders arrived to find the woman alive, who told responders she had shot herself in the chest, according to police. She was treated on scene and then…

ATV Operator Killed in Collision with Bear

October 20, 2017

The Associated Press,

TOMAHAWK, Wis. (AP) – Sheriff’s deputies say an all-terrain vehicle driver is dead after hitting a bear in Lincoln County. Authorities say the 51-year-old man was operating an ATV on a county road near Tomahawk Thursday about 7;30 p.m. The ATV rolled and the man was thrown from the vehicle after he hit the bear. The man was taken to…

Wisconsin Prison Head Says More Space Needed

October 19, 2017

The Associated Press,

The Oshkosh Correctional Institution, seen June 2, 2017 after lockdown went in effect the day before. (WLUK)MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The head of Wisconsin’s prison system is telling lawmakers that additional capacity is needed to deal with an aging and growing inmate population. Department of Corrections Secretary Jon Litscher tells a Senate committee Thursday that since he took over in…

New Cloquet Police Chief Vows For Better Community Relations

Jeff Palmer Has Been On Dept. For 16 Years

October 18, 2017

Dan Hanger,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The city of Cloquet officially has a new police chief. This comes after the former chief, Steve Stracek, agreed to retire with no wrongdoing after a “vote of no confidence” by his officers. Cloquet’s new chief is Jeff Palmer – a 16-year veteran of the department who was previously tapped as the interim chief by the city…

Public Safety

Incident happened Friday, Nov. 17

Incident Occurred at Apartment Connected to Billy's Bar in Buhl

Officials Say This Will Allow the Department to Put More Resources into Other Areas

Woman Shows Up In Hospital Reported Being Shot

Damages Estimated at Between $500,000 and $1 million

PREVIOUSLY RESIDED IN RICE LAKE, MINN.

Fire On Belt System Has Shut Down Ability To Obtain Coal

Report Says Teen Was Despondent Over A Period Of A Few Days Prior To Incident

There Were Two Sessions For Students In Grades K-5

LAST SEEN MONDAY, NOV. 6

Health officials say it's important to talk about mental health

No One Injured in Fire

The project could begin as soon as spring of 2018

According to fire officials, a majority of house fire related deaths are in houses with faulty smoke detectors

Duluth Police Dept. Is Investigating

More Than 600 Free Slap Bracelets Will Be Handed Out

Last Seen Oct. 31, 2016 in the area of 5th Street SE and Wood Avenue SE

Reflective Tape and Bright Costumes are Recommended by Police

Leaders and Residents Meet To Kick Off Legislative List

Full Press Release Of The Situation In Story

Not Many Details At The Moment

Crews Remove Truck from River

Training underway for chaplains, who help our community and local law enforcement.

MnDOT Mistake Of Unearthing Grave Sites Will Prolong Project

No Officers Were Injured in the Incident. An Investigation Is Being Conducted by Wisconsin DOJ

The city is prepping workers for the winter months during snow plow training.

Training Possible Through Newly Obtained Grant

Arnold Still Remains In Critical Condition, Set For Surgery Tuesday

Jeff Palmer Has Been On Dept. For 16 Years

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