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Omicron Variant Appears in Minnesota as Pandemic Continues Burdening Healthcare Systems

A man in Minnesota contracted the variant after attending an anime convention in New York in November.

December 2, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Omicron variant was discovered in Minnesota Thursday, contracted by a man who attended an anime convention in New York City last month — casting a shadow of concern over the already overwhelmed healthcare systems everywhere, including the Twin Ports. “This will never end until we get 100%– until we get virtually everyone vaccinated,” said Dr. Jon Pryor,…

Duluth Cider Starts Weekly Holiday Market to Keep Shopping Local

Donations will also be accepted at the holiday markets for the Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center.

December 2, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Those looking to continue shopping local for the holidays have a new weekly option at Duluth Cider. The Cidery in the Lincoln Park neighborhood is hosting a holiday market every Thursday. Live music and about 6 to 10 local vendors showcasing their goods will be on-site each week. Organizers say they wanted to provide a central location where…

DTA Driver Charged In Death Of Pedestrian At Miller Hill Mall

Charge: Criminal Vehicular Homicide - Operate Motor Vehicle in Grossly Negligent Manner

December 2, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The DTA bus driver who hit and killed a man at the Miller Hill Mall in Sept. 10 is now charged with criminal vehicular homicide. According to the criminal complaint, Crystal Veronica Ball, 36, of Duluth was “grossly negligent” and “distracted” when she ran over David Weston, 64, just before 10 a.m. while going 6 mph during…

Lincoln Park Flats Now Leasing Apartment Units

December 2, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — A new Duluth apartment complex called Lincoln Park Flats is scheduled to open this summer. “People have been excited about it. It’s not too often that we do have brand new housing coming into areas that are coming into areas that are so developed and in such as need,” P&R Companies Operations Manager, Megan Holsclaw says. With…

Duluth School District Proposes to Extend Upcoming Winter Break

December 2, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School District says they are proposing to extend the upcoming Winter Break by two days to help with student and staff COVID safety as well as address staffing shortages. “With general staffing shortages, many unfilled positions, and a shortage of temporary help, every position in the district has been impacted. We need to ensure that…

Omicron Variant Case Confirmed in Minnesota

December 2, 2021

Site Staff,

UPDATE: NEW YORK (AP) — Just a day after the U.S. announced its first case of the omicron variant of the coronavirus had been detected in California, health officials announced Thursday it was found in a man who attended an anime convention in New York City in late November. The man tested positive after returning home to Minnesota, health officials…

9 of 14 Picked for Jury for Trial in Daunte Wright’s Death

December 2, 2021

The Associated Press,

(Court TV via AP, Pool) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Prosecutors and attorneys for the suburban Minneapolis police officer charged in Daunte Wright’s shooting death have seated nine of the 14 jurors needed for her trial, including a woman who said she owns a stun gun. Kim Potter, who is white, is charged with manslaughter in the April 11 shooting of Wright,…

Overnight Apartment Fire in Duluth Displaces Two Residents

December 2, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the Endion neighborhood early Thursday morning. Crews responded to reports of an apartment fire around 3:45 a.m. on the 1900 block of Jefferson Street. Flames could be seen coming from a ground-floor window of the building. Fire crews knocked down the flames quickly and contained the fire…

Bluebird Foundation Celebrates Youth in Arts, Local Holiday Album Release

6 regional high school-aged students were awarded $5,000 in grants and scholarships for excelling in dance, music, theater, and new this year, the culinary arts.

December 1, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Local high schoolers in the performing arts were celebrated while rocking out to the newest local holiday hits at the Greysolon Ballroom in Downtown Duluth. At their Fall Scholarship Ceremony, the Bluebird Foundation premiered their annual “Christmas by the Lake” album, featuring music from 14 local performers. 6 regional high school-aged students were awarded $5,000 in grants and…

First Lutheran Church Holds Swedish Meatball Dinner

It was all about the Lutefisk’s side dishes of meatballs and lefse Wednesday night, held outside the church.

December 1, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been more than a year since lutefisk has made its way to the gullets of the northland for the annual Lutefisk dinner, so First Lutheran Church honored it this year with the next best thing – Swedish meatballs and Lefse. It was all about the Lutefisk’s side dishes of meatballs and lefse Wednesday night, held outside the…

1 Injured In School Bus Crash In Grand Lake Township

December 1, 2021

Dan Hanger,

Courtesy: St. Louis County Rescue Squad GRAND LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a school bus accident near Hermantown. The accident happened around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Highway 53 and Caribou Lake Road in Grand Lake Township. The incident report said the 62-year-old man driving the school bus failed to yield while crossing…

Superior’s Christkindlemarkt Back this Weekend

December 1, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — A holiday market will be taking place this weekend in Superior. The Thirsty Pagan will be hosting the 10th annual Christkindlmarkt. It is the first time they will be hosting the event. Attendees can expect several local vendors and events with german flare such as mulled wine and the Minnesota Krampus organization. Founders say, with the heavy…

Small Businesses Encouraging Shopping Local for the Holidays

According to stores in West Duluth, more people are shopping local and going more sustainable by thrifting and repurposing gifts.

December 1, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- As the holiday shopping season gets in full swing, small businesses in the area are seeing more customers shop local for their Christmas gifts this year. It’s the busiest time of the year for retail businesses, kicking off with Black Friday and Small Business Saturday last week. “I really believe that people come here to just fine really…

Area School Districts Facing Staffing Shortages

December 1, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — As we approach the end of the 2021 school year area districts like Duluth and Hermantown are concerned about their substitute teacher staffing moving forward. Not only subs but bus drivers, paraprofessionals, custodians people behind the scenes who lift the educations system for the students. It all affects the district’s ability to keep students learning in person,…

Chester Bowl Preparing to Open for Winter Season

December 1, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — Chester Bowl will start making snow soon. The ski hill hopes to start making snow this Friday with the goal of opening up by December 18th or earlier depending on the temperature. Chester bowl has also upgraded its upper lift house at the top of the hill and added a new electrical system. Staff are excited to…

Duluth Police: Three People Injured in Crash Due to Brake Failure

December 1, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police say three people were injured in a crash Wednesday morning after a vehicle suffered a brake failure. According to police, the accident happened at the intersection of 8th Avenue East and East Superior Street around 10:40 a.m. A vehicle was driving on 8th Avenue East when the brake failure occurred. The car then crashed at…

Minnesota DOT Brings Back Popular “Name a Snowplow” Contest

December 1, 2021

Site Staff,

(courtesy: Minnesota Department of Transportation) ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation is bringing back its popular “Name a Snowplow” contest. After last year’s success, the MnDOT is inviting the public to help name another eight snowplows – one snowplow for each MnDOT district. MnDOT encourages the public to get creative and submit their most witty, unique, or…

Skyline Parkway Seasonal Closure to Begin Today

December 1, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Portions of Skyline Parkway and Seven Bridges Road will close to motorized traffic beginning today Wednesday, December 1. This is a planned, annual closure for the winter season. These roads will open to motorized traffic again next spring. The portions of roads closing for the winter include: Skyline Parkway from 0.4 miles east of Glenwood Street to…

Duluth Man Injured in Crash With School Bus

December 1, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Authorities say a 68-year-old Duluth man was injured Tuesday in a car accident with a school bus transporting children on Highway 53. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the driver of the bus and children were not injured in the crash. Reports state the man was driving his van south on Highway 53 approaching Caribou Lake Road…

4 Jurors Seated for Kim Potter Trial, Many More Needed

December 1, 2021

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Jim Mone) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Prosecutors and defense attorneys for the suburban Minneapolis police officer charged in Daunte Wright’s death are to resume jury selection Wednesday after seating four jurors the first day. Kim Potter sat quietly in a pink sweater Tuesday as attorneys and Judge Regina Chu probed potential jurors for what they knew about the case and…

COVID-19 Hospital Surge Further Taxes Health Care Providers

December 1, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 has surged above 1,500 in Minnesota, causing further strains on those working to care for them. Monday’s 1,532 coronavirus hospitalizations included 343 people in intensive care. Hospitals are trying to reduce non-COVID-19 admissions by delaying some non-emergency surgeries, officials said. The record 1,864 coronavirus hospitalizations on Nov. 29, 2020, combined…

Duluth Indoor Sports Complex Staying Busy During Winter Months

November 30, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — The multi-sport facility on rice lake road hosts different sports from soccer, volleyball, tennis and pickleball. “We kind of adapt to the time of year. Our primary thing is tennis. We do that generally from September through May. Late May-early June,” Duluth Sports Complex Assistant Manager, Nikoli Wiens says. With being shut down most of 2020, complex…

Directors of Local Attractions Plunge into Lake Superior to Show Thanks

November 30, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — The CEO the Lake Superior Zoo and the Executive Director of the Great Lakes Aquarium both took a dive into Lake Superior today to celebrate surpassing their fundraising goals for the annual Minnesota ‘Give to the Max’ Campaign. The CEO’s say this plunge helps show their appreciation for the donors who opened their wallets back on November…

Vaccine Clinic for 5-11 Year Old’s Coming To Proctor

November 30, 2021

Natalie Noury,

PROCTOR, Minn. — Proctor public schools is partnering with St. Luke’s to offer additional opportunities for kids in the 5 to 11 age group to get vaccinated. There will be three separate clinics open to anyone wanting to receive a vaccine at the St. Luke’s event center in Proctor to accommodate those receiving the first and second shot. The staff of…

CSS Reveals Major Fundraising Accomplishment with Annual Lighting Ceremony

November 30, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — The College of Saint Scholastica held its 26th annual lighting ceremony Tuesday evening which was followed by the president’s holiday reception, where a major fundraising announcement was made. CSS held their annual advent vespers service, and lighting tradition ceremony Tuesday evening. Crowds showed up to listen to President Barbara McDonald speak along with Christmas carols sung by…

Health Officials Seeing Upward Trend in Covid-19 Vaccinations

November 30, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — The vaccination rates for younger age groups are still going up in the northland. After the FDA and CDC approved the covid shots for younger kids, the vaccination rate went up in st. Louis county again. So far, about 25 percent of kids ages 5 to 11 have gotten both shots, while almost 70 percent have at…

MnDOT Crews Transitioning to Winter Construction Mode

November 30, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — “We’re standing in what will be a very active construction zone in the summer. All that, we will need to get the bridge structures in place so we can do what we need to do in the summertime,” Twin Ports Interchange Construction Manager, Pete Marthaler says. The construction on the Twin Ports Interchange is now shifting into…

Unemployment Rate in Area Down, Job Openings Up

November 30, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s unemployment rate is at the lowest percentage since 1990, but there are still a whole lot of jobs that need to be filled. The unemployment rate is sitting at about 2.8 percent throughout northeastern Minnesota. There are still 13,000 jobs openings in the area. That’s because during the pandemic some workers decided to take the early…

Attorney: Potter To Testify at Trial in Daunte Wright Death

November 30, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – An attorney for the suburban Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright says the former officer will testify at her trial. Attorney Paul Engh said Tuesday that Kim Potter will speak directly to jurors about the April 11 traffic stop that ended with Potter killing the 20-year-old Black motorist. Potter has said she meant to…

Forum Communications To Buy KQDS-TV in Duluth and KVRR-TV in Fargo

November 30, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Red River Broadcast has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Forum Communications Corp for the sale of their station assets, the FOX affiliates in Fargo, ND, and Duluth, MN. The transaction is pending the grant of a waiver from the FCC. Forum currently owns WDAY, the ABC affiliate in Fargo, as well as a number of…

Biden Puts Focus On Infrastructure Amid New Virus Concerns

November 30, 2021

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden will visit a Minnesota community college Tuesday to highlight how his $1 trillion infrastructure law will create jobs and help train workers. The trip occurs at a crucial pivot point for Biden. He is facing the threat of the new omicron strain of the coronavirus and dealing with high levels of inflation even as…

City Crews Temporarily Shut Off Water to Portion of Denfeld Neighborhood

November 30, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth says water has temporarily been shut off to a small portion of North 40th Avenue West in the Denfeld neighborhood while crews work to replace a water service line in the area. Water has been turned off on North 40th Avenue West between the West 7th Street alley and West 8th Street. The…

Duluth Man Arrested for DWI After Driving Wrong-Way on One-Way Street Downtown

November 30, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – A 38-year-old Duluth man was arrested Tuesday morning on multiple charges including fourth-degree DWI after driving his vehicle the wrong way on a one-way street in downtown Duluth. According to police, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of East 3rd Street around 5:15 a.m. on reports of a car traveling the wrong way down the road….

1 Dead, 2 Injured in Fatal Crash Near Eveleth

November 30, 2021

Site Staff,

EVELETH, Minn. – The Minnesota State Patrol says one man is dead and two others injured following a crash Monday afternoon due to icy roadways near Eveleth. According to reports, the crash happened just before 4:00 p.m. Monday on Highway 53 near milepost 49 south of Eveleth. The state patrol says the GMC van was heading northbound on Highway 53…

Winter Village In Need of Volunteers

November 29, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — For the first time, the annual Winter Village Festival won’t be held at Glensheen this year. The DECC will be hosting the upcoming festival this weekend instead. Now in its 6th year, staff at the DECC call the Winter Village event the perfect time to shop and support local businesses before the holidays. And with over 40…

Walgreens Addresses Bare Shelves At Duluth Store

November 29, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Supply chain delays from manufacturers and suppliers have some shelves in Duluth looking pretty bare. One of those spots is Walgreens at 1131 East Superior Street where shelves have looked bare for weeks now, like in the hair product section. A Walgreens spokesperson released the following statement to FOX 21 Monday: “Similar to what other retailers in…

Hotel Fire Prompts Reminder To Have A Plan At Unfamiliar Public Places

November 29, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Friday’s restaurant fire at Pier B Resort in Duluth has fire officials reminding all of us to have a plan when staying at unfamiliar places like a hotel. The grease fire at Silos Restaurant happened Friday evening in the kitchen The fire was contained to the protected duct work in the ventilation system. Nobody was injured. But…

20-Plus Residents Displaced After Apartment Building Fire In Duluth

November 29, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – More than 20 people were displaced Monday after fire broke out in an apartment building in Duluth that housing adults with disabilities and seniors. The fire was reported around 9:30 a.m. at the Burke Apartments on the 700 block of Maple Grove Road. When crews arrived, smoke could be seen coming from the second floor of the…

Pure Hockey Takes Over Duluth Hockey Company

November 29, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — On august 23rd, the Duluth Hockey Company on Maple Grove Road closed its doors, and opened as Pure Hockey the next day. And even though the name has changed, the services have not. Pure Hockey will sell the same gear as before, also skate fittings and repairs as well as skate sharpening’s. But after wanting to expand…

Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center Brings Holiday Activities Back

November 29, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Some opportunities for people to get into the holiday spirit are coming up through the Boulder Lake Environmental Learning center. These holiday activities allow families to get out and make memories while helping support the environmental learning center. Starting Monday, a four year long tradition at Glensheen Mansion continued as wreath making is going on through Thursday,…

Biden Headed to Minnesota to Talk Infrastructure Bill

November 29, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — President Biden will not only talk about this $952 million dollar bill, but is highlighting the ways it can potentially help out in Minnesota. Mayor Emily Larson spoke earlier to highlight the ways Duluth might be able to benefit. With this being the largest bill in history relating to this, Mayor Larson is hopeful the guidelines the…

How to Prevent Package Thieves During The Holiday Season

November 29, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Tis the season for front porch theft. The Duluth Police Department is reminding those buying gifts, how to prevent their purchases from being stolen. Shopping online has become more popular over the years especially with online and delivery services making it so easy, but the amount of packages that get swiped from peoples doors leave many upset….

Frost River Has Successful Small Business Saturday

November 29, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — Local outdoors shop Frost River is having a strong holiday season. Staff say they have one of the most successful small business Saturdays ever and expect next year to be even bigger. The store has also introduced a second website with more items for customers. “Which is sort of a one of a kind unique items that…

Duluth Police Investigating Burglary at UPS Shipping Center

November 29, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police are investigating a burglary that took place on Sunday evening at the UPS shipping center on Port Terminal Drive. According to police, officers responded to reports of a burglary around 5:40 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene they found multiple items had been “ransacked through” at the shipping center. The Duluth Police Department’s Crime…

Duluth Heights Apartment Fire Displaces More Than 20 People

November 29, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department says more than 20 people have been displaced after an apartment fire broke out Monday morning in the Duluth Heights neighborhood. Fire crews responded to reports of a single-unit fire at 720 Maple Grove Road around 9:30 a.m. Smoke could be seen coming from the second floor of the building when crews arrived…

Fire Department Reminds of Caution on The Ice

November 28, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — As the temperatures continue to drop, more people are anxious to get out on the ice, that’s still very much forming, and that has the fire department speaking up to avoid any unnecessary emergencies. Whether it’s skating or ice fishing, fire officials want to remind everybody to be extra aware of changing ice conditions before heading out,…

Twin Ports Political Leaders, Activists Come Together For Native American Lives

November 28, 2021

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Native American Heritage Month is throughout November, and this weekend political leaders from the Twin Ports came together with proclamations and cultural awareness. The event was held at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Center in Superior to raise awareness around Native American lives, and some of the serious struggles they are facing like missing and murdered Indigenous…

Tribal Liaison Dives Into Lutsen Mountains Ski Area Expansion Talks

November 28, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – The Superior National Forest’s first full-time tribal liaison says he wants to work with the federal government on proposed expansion of the Lutsen Mountains Ski Area. Juan Martinez started his new role in January, but he didn’t move to Minnesota until July. He coordinates communication between the national forest and the three Ojibwe bands in northeastern…

For Cop Who Shot Daunte Wright, Will ‘Wrong Gun’ Plea Work?

November 28, 2021

KQDS Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Jury selection begins Tuesday for a white former suburban Minneapolis police officer, Kim Potter, who says she meant to grab her Taser instead of her handgun when she shot and killed motorist Daunte Wright, who was Black. The Brooklyn Center officer’s reaction on body-camera video seemed to instantly establish the key facts of the case, as she…

Remains Of Missing Wisconsin Mother Found Saturday

November 27, 2021

Dan Hanger,

(FOX 9) – The remains of the missing 33-year-old Wisconsin mother of four were found Saturday morning after more than two months of searching, according to the family. Christian Aid Ministries volunteers and family members found the remains of Ashley Miller Carlson during their search efforts around 9 a.m. Saturday near the area where authorities found her car in Graces Lake after…