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COVID Community Testing Site to Reopen at UWS on Monday

February 9, 2021

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior’s COVID-19 community testing site will reopen Monday, February 15. “The Wisconsin Department of Health Services completed an assessment of testing facilities statewide,” said Harry Anderson, Dean of Students. “Based on their findings and our proven ability to conduct mass testing in a safe, efficient and friendly environment, DHS requested that we reopen our COVID-19 community testing site. We are honored to continue serving our…

Bong Veterans Historical Center Unveils New Permanent Exhibit

The Bong Historical Center in Superior is putting the finishing touches on its new $50,000 exhibit on the Korean and Vietnam wars.

February 8, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The Bong Veterans Historical Center is on the home stretch of a nearly two-year project of a brand new exhibit about the Korean and Vietnam wars. Because of grant funds and private donations, the center was able to make this exhibit the largest built since it opened in 2002. “We had some veterans come to us and…

Evers Announces New Vaccine Sites as Doses Increase

February 8, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers’ administration is partnering with an international health care organization to set up community sites for COVID-19 vaccinations. Evers announced Monday that his administration will work with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare to establish six to 10 community vaccination sites. The first site is slated to open on Feb. 16 in Rock County and will be…

Wisconsin Security Guard Punched for Reminding Man To Wear Mask

February 8, 2021

The Associated Press,

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A Paddock Lake man is facing charges after he was accused of punching a security guard who reminded him to wear a mask at a Kenosha grocery store. Police recommend the man in his 50s be charged with battery and disorderly conduct. The incident happened Saturday night at Woodman’s Food Market. “Somebody from the store approached…

Bayfield Businesses Report Steady Sales as Pandemic Continues

From Lodging to Entertainment, Many Businesses in Bayfield Say Sales Have Remained Stable as the Pandemic Continues

February 7, 2021

Brett Scott,

BAYFIELD, Wis. – Nearly one year into the global pandemic and travel is still frowned upon by many health officials. However, there is one silver lining when it comes to folks avoiding longer vacations. Local businesses in Northland communities are seeing an increase in people taking smaller weekend getaways to escape for a few days. “Outdoor rec is the name…

Evers’ Budget Proposal Would Legalize Recreational Marijuana

February 7, 2021

Dan Hanger,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says his budget plan will include a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana. The Journal Sentinel reports that the idea will likely be blocked by the Republican-controlled Legislature but could be a catalyst to allow the use of medical marijuana. Evers says the recreational marijuana measure could generate $166 million in revenue that…

Evers Vetoes Republican-Backed COVID-19 Bill

February 5, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed the first bill passed by the Legislature to address the coronavirus pandemic in 10 months, a Republican-backed measure that Democrats say would do nothing to combat the virus or help reopen the state. Evers vetoed the bill shortly after the Senate voted along party lines Friday sending it to him. Evers…

Teen Wanted in Fatal Wisconsin Mall Shooting Caught in Iowa

February 5, 2021

The Associated Press,

GRAND CHUTE, Wis. (AP) — A teen wanted in connection with the fatal shooting at a mall in eastern Wisconsin has been arrested in Iowa. The Grand Chute Police Department announced U.S. Marshals arrested 17-year-old Dezman Ellis on Thursday in Des Moines, Iowa. Ellis’ arrest comes days after authorities say he fatally shot 19-year-old Jovanni Frausto, of Neenah, and wounded…

Superior Police Chief Talks 2021 Priorities For Department

February 4, 2021

Dan Hanger, Marcus Asmus,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Police Chief Nicholas Alexander sat down with FOX 21’s Dan Hanger to talk about his priorities for 2021, which include an increased focus on the department’s community policing efforts while investing in a virtual training simulator for officers. The company behind the simulator is called Survivr – and Alexander says his department will be the first…

Limited Vaccine Supply Creates Long Waitlist For Bayfield County Health Department

The limited supply of vaccines has left more than 2,500 people waiting to get vaccinated.

February 4, 2021

Nachai Taylor,

BAYFIELD, Wis.- Bayfield County has already begun the process to vaccinate residents 65 and older, which accounts for more than 25% of the county’s population. Last week, the county gave out more than 500 shots to that age group. County officials say with a staff of more than a dozen they have the manpower to do about 1,000 vaccinations per…

Mac Sports And Marine Hosts Open House And Boat Show

February 4, 2021

Nachai Taylor,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Temps are expected to be frigid over the next few days, but Mac Sport and marine in Superior is already thinking spring. The shop hosted its open house and virtual boat show on Thursday The business typically attends the annual boat show at the DECC, but due to the pandemic, they were forced to adjust. “A lot…

Wisconsin Governor Issues New Mask Mandate After GOP Repeal

February 4, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has issued a new statewide mask order an hour after the Republican-controlled Legislature voted to repeal his previous mandate. The Democrat Evers said in a video message Thursday that his priority is keeping people safe and that wearing a mask was the most basic way to do that. “If the Legislature keeps…

Wisconsin GOP Repeals Governor’s Statewide Mask Mandate

February 4, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled Legislature has repealed Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ statewide mask mandate. Health experts have warned against repealing the mandate, saying masks are probably the most effective way to slow the spread of COVID-19. The Assembly vote Thursday came a week after the Senate also voted to kill the resolution. Wisconsin is one of only 10…

12-Year-Old Charged With Attempting to Kill Younger Brother

February 4, 2021

The Associated Press,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A judge in Douglas County has ruled there’s enough evidence to support an attempted homicide charge against a 12-year-old boy accused of stabbing his younger brother. According to a criminal complaint charging the boy with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, the attack occurred on Jan. 11 at a home in the Town of Solon Springs. The complaint says…

Wisconsin Prosecutors Seek Rittenhouse Arrest, Higher Bond

February 3, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin prosecutors have asked a judge for a new arrest warrant for an Illinois teen charged with fatally shooting two people during an anti-police protest in Kenosha in August. Kyle Rittenhouse faces two counts of intentional homicide. He was arrested the day after the shootings but went free after he posted $2 million bail. Conservative groups…

Hayward Police Request Death Investigation by Wisconsin DCI

February 3, 2021

Site Staff,

HAYWARD, Wis. – At the request of the Hayward Police Department, the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating a death that occurred in the city of Hayward on Monday evening. According to a Wisconsin DOJ press release, the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Monday when Hayward police officers responded to a residence on reports…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, February 3

February 3, 2021

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 669 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota on Wednesday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 463,766 in the state. Health officials also reported 24 news deaths bringing the death total to 6,234 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 6,628,961 tests have been completed to date. There…

Wisconsin Assembly Sends Mask Order Repeal Back to Senate

February 3, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Assembly plans to send the question of whether the state’s mask mandate should be repealed back to the state Senate, which voted last week to end the requirement. The Assembly delayed a vote last week amid concerns that repealing Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ emergency order tied to the pandemic would result in Wisconsin losing…

Superior Council Wants State’s Ethical Opinion Involving Mayor Paine’s Marriage To Councilor

February 2, 2021

KQDS Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior City Councilor Craig Sutherland proposed a formal request through the council Tuesday night to have City Attorney Frog Prell seek an advisory opinion from the Wisconsin Ethics Commission involving possible ethical concerns around Mayor Jim Paine’s recent marriage to 2nd District Councilor Jenny Van Sickle. Mayor Paine did not want a discussion on the topic at…

City of Superior Extends Mask Mandate

February 2, 2021

KQDS Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior city council has voted to renew the city’s mask mandate through the end of April. Previously, when Gov. Tony Evers ordered his mask mandate, the city of Superior let its own mandate expire. However, the Assembly could repeal Evers’ mandate as soon as this week, and because of this Mayor Jim Paine says it’s best…

Wisconsin Vaccination Rate Increases Amid High Demand

February 2, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s COVID-19 vaccination rate increased relative to other states over the past week and demand continues to far exceed supply. State health officials said Tuesday that Wisconsin vaccinated more than 200,000 people last week and the state’s allotment of vaccine from the federal government is increasing by 18%. However, last week alone, nearly 300,000 doses were…

Hunting Group Sues to Force Wisconsin Wolf Season

February 2, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A national hunting group is suing to force an immediate start to Wisconsin’s wolf season. Kansas-based Hunter Nation Inc. filed the suit Tuesday in Jefferson County Circuit Court in Wisconsin. The group is seeking an order forcing the state Department of Natural Resources to start the season immediately. The Trump administration removed wolves from the federal…

Summerfest Moves to September, Allow More Time to Vaccinate Public

February 2, 2021

KQDS Staff,

(courtesy: Twitter/Summerfest) MILWAUKEE – Summerfest will move from its original June 2021 dates to give health professionals more time to vaccinate the general public. Summerfest 2021 will be held September 2 – 4, 9 – 11, and 16 – 18. The festival will retain the three-weekend format, running Thursday – Saturday, three consecutive weekends. “While the progress made through the vaccine rollout…

Two Injured in River Falls House Explosion, Fire

February 2, 2021

The Associated Press,

RIVER FALLS, Wis. (AP) — Two people are hospitalized after suffering injuries when a house exploded and caught fire in River Falls. Neighbors helped the victims escape the fire following the explosion Monday night, according to city officials. One of the victims was taken to Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota and the other to the hospital in River Falls….

Wisconsin to Launch Online Appointments for Virus Shots

February 1, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsinites will be able to sign up online to get their coronavirus vaccinations later this month. The state is working with Microsoft to set up an online signup system. Wisconsin Public Radio reports the system will launch in 10 communities on Feb. 15. The state’s plan is to use those communities as a test of the software before…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, February 1

February 1, 2021

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 727 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota on Monday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 462,528 in the state. Health officials also reported 2 news deaths bringing the death total to 6,202 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 6,597,842 tests have been completed to date. There…

Police: Teen Sought in Fatal Shooting at Wisconsin Mall

February 1, 2021

The Associated Press,

(William Glasheen/The Post-Crescent via AP) GRAND CHUTE, Wis. (AP) — Police say they are looking for a teenager suspected in a shooting at a mall in northern Wisconsin that left one person dead and another wounded. Police say 17-year-old Dezman Ellis is being sought after gunfire erupted around 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Fox River Mall in Grand Chute. Police…

Police: 2 Hurt in Wisconsin Mall Shooting

January 31, 2021

Dan Hanger,

GRAND CHUTE, Wis. (AP) – Police say two people were injured Sunday in a shooting at a Wisconsin mall and the suspect remains on the loose. Police were called to the Fox River Mall in Grand Chute, a suburb of Appleton, at about 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Grand Chute Police Officer Travis Waas said two people were injured in the shooting….

Wisconsin Tops 1,000 Daily Virus Cases, Lists 3 New Deaths

January 31, 2021

Dan Hanger,

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Wisconsin has recorded more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths due to complications from the coronavirus. The update released Sunday by state health officials increases the total number of positive tests to 542,415 and cumulative deaths to 5,896 since the start of the pandemic. The COVID Tracking Project ranks Wisconsin 39th in the country…

Evers: Repealing Mask Mandate Like Eliminating Speed Limits

January 29, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has admonished rival Republicans for trying to repeal his statewide mask mandate, saying killing the order would be akin to abolishing speed limits. Senate Republicans voted Tuesday to end Evers’ health emergency declaration, which would end the mask mandate. Assembly Republicans were poised to follow suit on Thursday but delayed a vote…

Free Drive-Thru COVID Testing Available Today for Wisconsin Residents

January 29, 2021

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing is available to Wisconsin residents today in Superior. The Wisconsin National Guard will be assisting with the testing from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 1101 Susquehanna Avenue. Wisconsin residents 5 years of age or older with any COVID symptoms are eligible for the free testing. You can pre-register by visiting register.covidconnect.wi.gov. If…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, January 29

January 29, 2021

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 1,145 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota on Friday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 459,747 in the state. Health officials also reported 28 news deaths bringing the death total to 6,168 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 6,513,797 tests have been completed to date. There…

Lake Superior Ice Festival Preps Are Underway

January 28, 2021

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn – The Lake Superior Ice Festival at Barker’s Island starts on Friday and some preps have already underway. Crews have already started to clear snow around the area. Blue boxes have also been placed around town in preparation for the arrival of more than two dozen ice sculptures. An organizer told us it’s difficult to plan an event…

Husky to Receive More Funding for Rebuild, Projecting 2023 Restart

January 28, 2021

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior’s Husky Refinery is now projecting to restart operations in 2023. According to a Cenovus spokesperson, the company confirmed in a 2021 budget announcement Thursday that the Superior Refinery restart is expected in the first quarter of 2023 and is also receiving additional funding for the project. The company says $950 million is being dedicated to the…

Wisconsin Assembly Cancels Vote on Repeal of Mask Mandate

January 28, 2021

The Associated Press,

(courtesy: WI Dept of Health Services via AP) MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly has backed off on voting to repeal Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ mask mandate. The retreat Thursday came in the face of broad criticism from the state’s health, school and business leaders and out concern the move would jeopardize more than $49 million in federal…

2 of 3 Officers at Blake Shooting in Wisconsin Back on Duty

January 28, 2021

The Associated Press,

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Authorities say two police officers who were on the scene when a white officer shot and partially paralyzed a Black man in Wisconsin have returned to duty. The update announced Wednesday comes as Officer Rusten Sheskey, who shot Jacob Blake seven times on Aug. 23 in Kenosha, remains on administrative leave while a police review board…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, January 28

January 28, 2021

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 1,335 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota on Thursday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 458,633 in the state. Health officials also reported 16 news deaths bringing the death total to 6,140 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 6,467,868 tests have been completed to date. There…

DNR Board Unanimously Approves Rules Raising Mining Costs

January 27, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Department of Natural Resources policy board has overwhelmingly approved new rules that would dramatically raise costs for nonferrous mining in Wisconsin. The rules require mining applicants to pay more for permits and licenses and supply more detailed plans to the department. The DNR estimates the changes could cost applicants about $502,000 more per project….

Wisconsin to Join Minority of States With No Mask Mandate

January 27, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin will become one of only 10 states without statewide mask mandates when the Assembly votes this week to overturn Gov. Tony Evers’ order. More than two dozen public health organizations, as well as state and local health officials, have urged the Republican-controlled Legislature to reconsider. The vote to repeal the mask order, planned for Thursday,…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, January 27

January 27, 2021

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 851 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota on Wednesday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 457,317 in the state. Health officials also reported 18 news deaths bringing the death total to 6,124 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 6,420,268 tests have been completed to date. There…

Wisconsin Senate Votes to Repeal Wisconsin Mask Mandate

January 26, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate voted Tuesday to repeal Gov. Tony Evers’ statewide mask mandate, despite warnings from virtually every sector of the health care community that doing so would impair efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Both legislative chambers have to pass the resolution in order to undo the mask requirement. The Assembly, controlled 58-30 by…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, January 26

January 26, 2021

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 727 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota on Tuesday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 456,490 in the state. Health officials also reported 8 news deaths bringing the death total to 6,106 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 6,399,553 tests have been completed to date. There…

Wisconsin Lawmakers to Vote on Repealing Mask Mandate

January 26, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin Senate plans to vote on repealing Gov. Tony Evers’ statewide mask mandate, while it remains unclear whether the Assembly would follow suit as required to undo the order. A joint resolution co-sponsored by 29 Republicans in the Legislature was up for approval in the Senate on Tuesday. Assembly Republican leaders have not yet said…

$1M Powerball Lottery Ticket Sold at Superior Kwik Trip

January 25, 2021

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Powerball ticket purchased in Superior has made one lucky person $1 million dollars richer. According to the Wisconsin Lottery, the winning Powerball ticket was sold at the Kwik Trip on Tower Avenue. Someone in Superior had a spectacular weekend. $1,000,000 Powerball winning ticket sold at Kwik Trip on 2807 Tower Ave in #Superior for Saturday 01/23…

Wisconsin Doctors Back Mask Ban as Legislature Eyes Repeal

January 25, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Medical Society on Monday announced its opposition to a Republican-authored resolution that would overturn the statewide mask mandate put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The state Senate planned to vote Tuesday on the resolution. The Assembly, also in session on Tuesday, has not said if it will vote on the resolution….

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, January 25

January 25, 2021

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 794 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota on Monday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 455,783 in the state. Health officials also reported 3 news deaths bringing the death total to 6,098 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 6,388,959 tests have been completed to date. There…

Rural Wisconsin Town Welcomes Two New Businesses

Owners say their goal is to have the coffee and cones portion of the business open by March 1st.

January 24, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

WASCOTT, Wisc. – “I just like people. I like to be around people,” Wascott Coffee, Cones and Cuts Co-Owner, Lynn Anderson says. She has 27 years of experience in the cosmetology industry. “Doing hair makes people feel good,” she says. Anderson saw a need to open a salon with other options being a thirty minute commute. “I thought it would…

Wisconsin DNR Resists Starting Wolf Hunt Immediately

January 22, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is pushing back against Republican legislators seeking to implement a wolf hunting season immediately. The DNR held three wolf seasons from 2012 to 2014 before a federal judge placed Great Lakes wolves back on the endangered species list. Former President Donald Trump’s administration removed them from the list earlier this…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, January 22

January 22, 2021

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 1,525 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota on Friday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 452,268 in the state. Health officials also reported 21 news deaths bringing the death total to 6,032 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 6,289,662 tests have been completed to date. There…

Third of Wisconsin Police in Survey Report No Body Cameras

January 21, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – More than a third of Wisconsin law enforcement agencies that responded to a new survey said they don’t use body cameras. The state Department of Justice released findings Thursday from a survey of 553 agencies conducted in November. Of the 434 agencies who responded to the request, 160 said they do not use body cameras. Another…