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Malcolm Decries ‘Alarming Spike’ in Minnesota COVID-19 Cases

November 10, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says COVID-19 hospitalizations have reached their highest level of the year. And she says hospital capacity continues to tighten across the state amid a “truly alarming spike in cases.” The Minnesota Department of Health on Wednesday reported 5,277 new cases and 43 new deaths. As of Wednesday, Minnesota hospitals were caring for…

Multiple Fire Departments Respond to Structure Fire in Forbes

November 10, 2021

Site Staff,

FORBES, Minn. – Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire in Forbes just after 2:00 p.m. Wednesday. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, when deputies arrived on the scene a residence and an outbuilding were fully engulfed in flames. The homeowners were not home when the fire broke out. The cause of the fire remains under investigation….

George Floyd Biography To Be Published in May 2022

November 10, 2021

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) – Two Washington Post reporters are working on a biography of George Floyd, from his family history in the tobacco fields of North Carolina to his murder last year in Minneapolis by a white police officer. Viking announced that “His Name Is George Floyd: One Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice” will come out next…

Structure of Essentia’s Vision Northland Project Marked Complete with Topping Out Ceremony

According to hospital and construction officials, the project is ahead of schedule at 53% complete.

November 9, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Essentia Health, city and state officials celebrated a big milestone in the multimillion-dollar Vision Northland project — the end of structural construction. The “topping out” ceremony was held Tuesday. For the construction tradition, the beam is adorned with an American flag and a small tree.“They all symbolize positive things,” said Jeff Dzurik, Executive Vice President of McGough Construction….

New Duluth Boutique Hotel in Old City Hall Brings Hope for Struggling Downtown

The Inn is named after famous Duluth architect, Oliver Traphagen, responsible for many of Duluth’s buildings still used today.

November 9, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- As downtown businesses continue to pull themselves up through labor shortages and safety issues, officials say the arrival of a new boutique hotel, the Oliver Inn, is a light on the horizon. The Old City Hall building on East Superior Street is getting a new look and new life as the Oliver Inn. “I think each experience that…

Family Donates $63K From 5K To Fund Addiction Recovery For Those Who Can’t Afford It

November 9, 2021

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge received a tremendous donation for its Northland location on Tuesday, coming from a family that started a 5K fundraiser years ago. A couple named Stevie and Sandy Paulson, along with their children, dropped off a check for more than $63,000 to the organization, which helps people start their recovery from substance…

Yarn Harbor Needs Clothing Donations for Warm Up the City Event

November 9, 2021

Lauren Akabori,

DULUTH, Minn.- Yarn Harbor’s annual Warm Up the City event is this Saturday, and the Duluth yarn store is looking for winter apparel donations. Each year the yarn store collects clothing donations and distributes them to various public parts of the city for people who need warm layers. They are looking for new or pre-loved gloves, hats, jackets, and more….

Duluth Fire Department Participating in ‘Movember’

Captain Black said the driver of his rig usually wins the competition every year.

November 9, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — Members of the Duluth Fire Department can spend a little less time getting ready in the morning this month, as they’re growing out mustaches for a good cause. The goal is to see who can grow the best mustache within department grooming standards. It’s also to pass on the importance of getting screened early for cancers and…

Salvation Army is Looking for Bell Ringers

November 9, 2021

Lauren Akabori,

DULUTH, Minn.- As we near the holidays, Salvation Army is looking for bell ringers to work their 18 fund-ringing locations. The nonprofit organization is looking for people to fill more than 5,000 bell ringer hours throughout the holidays. Each shift can be from 2 to 4 hours, ringing bells outside and inside establishments to raise money for various food programs….

Applications Now Accepted as City Increases Vacation Rental Units

With up to ten additional units every year until an ultimate cap is reached of 120 units down the road.

November 9, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — The city of Duluth is accepting applications for more vacation and short-term rentals. This as the city increases the number of units allowed around town. This comes as the city council recently passed a modified ordinance increasing the vacation dwellings cap from 60 to 70 units. With up to ten additional units every year until an ultimate…

Heating Supply Stores Nearing Busy Season

November 9, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Stove and Fireplace business has moved to a new location to expand their product inventory. The business held on strong through the pandemic with home construction and renovations continuing to fuel their demand. As they approach what they call their ‘burn season” they needed an expanded building to showcase a growing product line in gas…

CO2 Leak Forces Evacuation Of Red Lobster In Canal Park

November 9, 2021

Site Staff,

UPDATE: According to the Duluth Fire Department the Red Lobster in Canal Park has fully reopened following a carbon dioxide leak reported Tuesday afternoon. Fire crews arrived at the restaurant around 12:00 p.m. and spoke with the manager who said she had shut off the carbon dioxide cylinder and evacuated the restaurant before crews got to the scene. Crews evaluated…

Minnesota Lets Public Weigh In on Adequacy of Mining Rules

November 9, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota regulators are accepting public comments on whether the state’s regulation of nonferrous mining would provide sufficient protection against environmental damage to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The comment period runs through Dec. 8. The Department of Natural Resources has established a dedicated webpage for its court-ordered review, which stems from a lawsuit that seeks to…

Hospital Sued by Employees Fired for Refusing Vaccine

November 9, 2021

The Associated Press,

NORTHFIELD, Minn. (AP) — Some medical professionals are suing a city-owned hospital in southeastern Minnesota after they were terminated for refusing to receive the coronavirus vaccine. The 20 plaintiffs, which include a doctor, registered nurses, and other medical staff, filed their lawsuit in U.S. District Court Monday alleging they were fired without just cause. They claim Northfield Hospital and Clinics…

Klobuchar, MN Business Owner Celebrate Border Reopening, But New Requirements for Canadians Dampen Full Economic Rebound Stateside

Canadians visiting must complete a negative covid-19 test, regardless of their vaccination status to return home, and they have to pay for the test themselves here in the states.

November 8, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The U.S. has fully reopened its borders with Canada, after almost 20 months closed due to the pandemic. But some border businesses in Minnesota are still feeling like the door isn’t fully open as some Canadians are still hesitant to travel — knowing they face testing requirements to return home. “Our biggest trading partner, one of our best…

Duluth Council Approves DEDA’s Help in Paying Rising Cost of Historic Old Central Redevelopment

Supply chain issues and the rising cost of materials have brought the project cost up an additional $4.3 million.

November 8, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn,- Supply chain issues and the rising cost of materials have affected the redevelopment of Duluth’s Historic Old Central High School into housing units. According to Councilor Zack Filipovich, the project cost has gone up an additional $4.3 million dollars due to those issues. With the developer covering about $2.7 million of that, Duluth City Council voted unanimously Monday…

Burrito Union Unveils First-Ever Disinfecting Robot Server

Owner Rod Raymond assures it's not there to replace human servers but make their jobs easier.

November 8, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Stopping by Burrito Union for some food can now be like taking a trip to the future, as the restaurant is unveiling its first-ever robot server. Owner Rod Raymond tells us, “Rasputin” is the first robot in the world to both serve food and disinfect with U-V rays that even kill the coronavirus and other viruses at night…

Duluth Police Raise $2,853 For American Cancer Society

November 8, 2021

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department raised $2,853 for the American Cancer Society through its “Pink Patch Project” last month. The DPD sold pink versions of its traditional police patches during October, which is nationally recognized as breast cancer awareness month. Chief Mike Tusken said it’s important to find a cure for all types of cancer, as many people…

KYN: Port City Nutrition

That's why she decided to bring Herbalife products such as proteins and herbal teas to downtown Two Harbors along with a positive environment.

November 8, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. — “I like being in a place that people can go to get nutrition and to get coaching and get into an active lifestyle and a healthy lifestyle,” Port City Nutrition Owner, Quinn Kasell says. After moving from Grand Rapids to Two Harbors with her family, owner Quinn Kasell knew she had to bring her drive for…

Duluth Children’s Museum Participates in Give to the Max Day

November 8, 2021

Lauren Akabori,

DULUTH, Minn.-We may only be one week into November, but Give Minnesota’s Give to the Max 2021 is only a couple of weeks away. The Duluth Children’s Museum in Lincoln Park is participating in its 14th year with the fundraising event. The children’s museum reopened only a couple of months ago after undergoing renovations in the past two years. Now…

St. Louis County Dispatch Center is Hiring

November 8, 2021

Lauren Akabori,

DULUTH, Minn.- Like several other businesses, the St. Louis County 911 Dispatch Center is looking for employees. The dispatch center is currently training five newly hired dispatchers but is looking to hire more in December. With a complete 12 member team, the dispatch center will have 6-9 dispatchers working each shift. “I think a lot of people don’t remember what…

Local Fire Departments Talk National Crash Responder Safety Week

November 8, 2021

Lauren Akabori,

TWIN PORTS – Today kicks off National Crash Responder Safety week, and local fire departments are spreading awareness as there is a growing number of fatalities involving roadside first responders. A first responder is killed almost every week while trying to clear a roadway crash incident in the United States. 51 traffic and crash responders have been killed by ongoing…

Minnesota Pollution Officials Update Impaired Waters List

November 8, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota pollution officials have released the state’s proposed impaired waters list for 2022. Fifteen water bodies in the northeast and central Minnesota were added where fish have been contaminated with a family of chemicals known as “forever chemicals” due to their inability to break down. It’s the first time water bodies outside the Minneapolis-St. Paul area has…

Essentia Health Holding Free Skin Cancer Screening Day

November 8, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., with 1 in 5 Americans developing it by the age of 70. That’s why Essentia Health is hosting a skin cancer screening day. The SPOTme® Skin Cancer Screening day will be Thursday, Nov. 11 from 8:30 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. at the Duluth Family Medicine Clinic. The event…

Eagan Fire Department Welcomes First All-Female Crew

November 8, 2021

Site Staff,

(courtesy: Fox 9) EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Eagan Fire Department has an all-female crew for the first time in the department’s 58-year history. Captain Jessica Hoffman, Firefighter Danielle Fasching, and Firefighter Natalie Holter make up the team that will crew Eagan Engine 2. According to a release from the fire department, the National Fire Protection Association reported that…

Minnesota Highway Signs Mark Boundaries of 1854 Treaty

November 8, 2021

The Associated Press,

(courtesy: Twitter/MAKMinnesota) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Transportation crews are installing 12 highway signs in northeastern Minnesota that have significant, historic meaning. The signs, more than a decade in the making, mark the boundaries of a treaty signed in 1854 by the federal government and three Ojibwe tribes — the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Bois Forte Band…

New Kind of Ski Wax Helping Skiers Tune Fast And Maintain Quality

November 8, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — One of the businesses that held a pop-up booth at Fitger’s first annual Winterfest event this weekend has Minnesota ties. It’s called “Fast Wax” Ski Wax, and it was created in Lake Elmo 25 years ago. The company reps were in town this weekend to promote both their traditional products, as well as a newer creation that…

Willie Kruger Competition Celebrates One Last Dance

John D'Auria started the show to honor his cousin and Twin Ports breakdancing pioneer, Willie Kruger, who died in 2010.

November 7, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH- Minn.- A decade of dance comes to an end in the Twin Ports, as the Willie Kruger Dance Competition brought the community together for one last dance in honor of the local breakdancing pioneer. “10 years with a competition that in the beginning that nobody thought that I could even get past one year by mixing all styles of…

Hundreds of Furry Friends Find New Families at Subaru ‘Love a Pet’ Adoption Event

106 animals total -- 76 cats and 30 dogs -- were adopted out.

November 7, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Hundreds of pets went home with new loving families this weekend at Miller Hill Subaru’s “Love a Pet” adoption event. 106 animals total — 76 cats and 30 dogs — were adopted out. People were in and out the door Saturday and Sunday with new furry family members of all ages. Five different humane organizations from across the…

Walz Takes To Field For Deer Opener; Visits CWD Testing Site

November 7, 2021

Dan Hanger,

PINE CITY, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Tim Walz was among the thousands of hunters who took to the field for Minnesota’s firearms deer hunting season opener. Walz hunted on private property in Pine County on Saturday. Here’s a video message from his stand. The owners permanently protected the land by donating a conservation easement to the Minnesota Land Trust. The…

Winterfest Gets Twin Ports Ready for Some Fun in the Snow This Season

November 7, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Those excited for the snow and the sports you can do with it got together to talk and prepare gear at the first Winterfest Saturday at Fitgers Brewhouse. Ski resorts like Giants Ridge, Lutsen, Mont du Lac, and Spirit Mountain were there to provide information, share rates for their resorts, and promote their different camps and outdoor…

Official Deer Hunting Season Opener

November 7, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Hunters started rolling into Chalstrom’s around 10 am Saturday morning, and the wave hasn’t let up yet as they’re dropping off their kills for processing on opening day of deer hunting season. But while many have been doing this for years, others are getting to experience the thrill for the first time. “Everyone looks forward to the…

Boy Scout Christmas Wreaths for Sale

November 7, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Winter’s around the corner, and that means so is Christmas, and Duluth’s Troop 9 Boy Scouts were back with their annual Christmas wreath sale outside of the Mount Royal Market. Offering three different sizes and various designs, these wreaths prove to be a hit with the community and is the scouts’ biggest fundraiser. The proceeds help fund…

Vehicle Slams into Duluth Car Wash Injuring Driver, Killing Dog

According to a spokesperson with the Duluth Police Department, a 46-year-old woman experienced a medical condition while driving on Maple Grove Road and lost control.

November 6, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- A scary afternoon at the Miller Mall Car Wash in Duluth as they’re left with a literal gaping hole after a vehicle crashed into their building at a high rate of speed. According to a spokesperson with the Duluth Police Department, a 46-year-old woman experienced a medical condition while driving on Maple Grove Road away from the Target….

CHUM’s Fresh Fridays Provides Fresh Food to Community

November 5, 2021

Lauren Akabori,

DULUTH, Minn.- Today marks CHUM’S third week of Fresh Fridays, and so far, it has been a success for the Duluth food bank. “Fresh Fridays” is the food bank’s new program, where they give out fresh food items like produce, milk, and more. Every Monday and Wednesday, CHUM gives out non-perishable food boxes, and on Tuesdays, they deliver food boxes…

Salvation Army Accepting Applications for Christmas Assistance

Applicants must present an ID for everyone in the household and a piece of mail for proof of address.

November 5, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The holidays are right around the corner and The Duluth Salvation Army is once again accepting applications for gifts and Christmas dinners. Through the 24th of this month, anyone can turn in an application at the Salvation Army office on 27th Avenue West. Applicants must present an ID for everyone in the household and a piece of mail…

Bentleyville Almost Ready For the Public

November 5, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — With only two more weekends to go to before the gates open for the public, its crunch time getting everything strung up to welcome back the Bentleyville walk through. The light display has been at Bayfront Festival Park for thirteen years, and it continues to be a Christmas tradition for families in the Twin Ports. But those…

Registration Open for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for 5-11-Year-Olds through St. Louis County

Older family members can also get a first, second, or booster dose at these clinics.

November 5, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Registration is open for vaccine appointments for 5 to 11-year-olds through St. Louis County Public Health. Starting next Saturday, November 13th, the county will offer Pfizer vaccines to kids at the First United Methodist Church in Duluth from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and the Eveleth Auditorium on the Range from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Parents are…

City of Duluth to Offer Parking Alternatives During Snow Emergencies

November 5, 2021

Lauren Akabori,

DULUTH, Minn.- Although the Northland has only experienced hit or miss light snow showers, the city of Duluth is getting prepared for its very first snow emergency enforcement by creating parking alternatives for residents with their parking pilot lot program. Two thousand three hundred snow emergency signs were installed across Duluth earlier this year. So when it begins snowing hard,…

Miller Hill Subaru to Host Pet Adoption Event

November 5, 2021

Lauren Akabori,

DULUTH, Minn.- Miller Hill Subaru in Hermantown is hosting a pet adoption event this weekend collaborating with four animal shelters. Canal bark, Youth Allies, Riley Rue, and Animal Allies will be vendors at the dealership’s 13th annual Love-a-Pet event. Four humane organizations will be on-site Saturday with 75 cats and kittens from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and five organizations…

Poplar Golf Course Staying Open Due to Snow-Free Weather

November 5, 2021

Lauren Akabori,

DULUTH, Minn.- Poplar Golf Course in Wisconsin encourages people to take advantage of the snow-free weather and come out for a round of golf this weekend. Golf courses in the Northland are usually closed this time of year due to the snow season. But with temperatures rising the next few days, the family-owned golf course is still open. Poplar is…

Ski Hills Gearing Up for Winter Season

Right now, Lutsen Mountain's top priority is snowmaking which will happen when we get consecutive colder.

November 5, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Northland’s Ski mountains are getting ready for the winter season. Right now, Lutsen Mountain’s top priority is snowmaking which will happen when we get consecutive colder days. With snow-making staff on standby, they have a goal of people coming in and skiing by Thanksgiving and are expecting a big season. “Last year we were in the…

Firefighters Urge Residents to Take Preventative Measures as Temperatures Drop

Members of the Duluth Fire Department want people to use Daylight Savings as an opportunity to check on their smoke detectors as well.

November 5, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — While most people get ready to turn their clocks an hour back for Daylight Savings this Sunday, members of the Duluth Fire Department want people to use it as an opportunity to check on their smoke detectors as well. A general rule of thumb is to check the batteries on your carbon monoxide and smoke detectors and…

UMD Holding Pumpkin Compost Drive

UMD held a compost drive for people looking for a place to ditch those gourds.

November 5, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — With Halloween in the rearview mirror, it’s time to say goodbye to your pumpkins and hit the road jack-o-lanterns. UMD held a compost drive for people looking for a place to ditch those gourds. Starting Friday, people can visit two locations on the campus to dispose of their pumpkins. One in the parking lot near the new…

At-Large Council Members Tomanek, Awal Speak Out After Election Victory

New Council Members will be Sworn in Come January 2022

November 5, 2021

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Two new at-large Duluth city council members have been elected to their positions earlier this week. We caught up with Terese Tomanek, who was previously appointed to fill the position of councilor Barb Russ last year, and newly elected Azrin Awal, Duluth’s first Asian American to sit on the council. For Tomanek, she looks forward to continuing…

3 Killed, 1 Injured in Central Minnesota Highway Crash

November 5, 2021

The Associated Press,

BACKUS, Minn. (AP) — The State Patrol says three people have died in a highway crash in central Minnesota. Officials say a GMC Yukon SUV was northbound on Highway 371 in Cass County about 11 p.m. Thursday when a Chevy minivan failed to stop at an intersection between Hackensack and Backus and collided with the SUV. The driver and passenger…

City Of Duluth To Require Employees Get Vaccinated Or Test For Covid Weekly

November 5, 2021

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth will soon be requiring its employees to get vaccinated or get weekly COVID tests. A city spokesperson said the new requirement will start in December. This comes after President Joe Biden made an executive order in September telling employers with 100 or more people to require workers to get vaccinated or get weekly…

Memorial Blood Centers Holds Blood Drive at UMD

November 4, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — The shortage for blood continues nationwide, and UMD did its part Thursday in holding a drive, and trying to help a local provider. The Memorial Blood Centers in Duluth is also experiencing this shortage, but were able to stop by and set up a pop-up blood donation spot at the Kirby Student Center at UMD. They had…

Ninth Annual Junk Hunt Kicks Off at The DECC

November 4, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — More than 125 booths were set up at the DECC Thursday for the ninth annual Junk Hunt which is much more than a garage sale. One person’s trash might be another’s treasure, vendors and shoppers come from all over the country for this annual event, and having been around for almost 10 years now, it gains the…

Chancellor Black Announces Retirement From UMD

November 4, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Since 2010, UMD has been led by Chancellor Lendley Black, but his time is coming to an end as he announced his retirement Thursday. For twelve years, Chancellor Black has worked to stabilize financial challenges, improve facilities, and increase graduation rates. Under his administration, private contributions to the university have jumped from a collective $5 million in…