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Seven Arrested, Charged in Itasca County Human Trafficking Operation

February 19, 2021

Site Staff,

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – On Friday, seven people were arrested and charged during a human trafficking operation in Itasca County. According to the Itasca County Attorney’s Office, a three-day operation led by investigators with the BCA Human Trafficking Task Force in partnership with the TRUST Task Force and the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrests. According to a…

Man Arrested for Shots Fired Incident in Cloquet

February 19, 2021

Site Staff,

CLOQUET, Minn. – A Roseville man was arrested early Friday morning at a Cloquet apartment complex after the man fired several gunshots inside one of the building’s apartments. According to the Cloquet Police Department, officers responded to a disturbance at 1535 Sahlman Avenue around 4:17 a.m. Reports state when the first officer arrived on the scene they encountered a man…

Minnesota Public School Enrollment Drops 2% Amid Pandemic

February 19, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Public school enrollment in Minnesota has dropped by about 17,000 students as families turned to homeschool, private schools, and delaying entry into kindergarten amid the pandemic. The figures from the Minnesota Department of Education represented a 2% drop. Because of the per-pupil formula the state uses to allocate school funding, that aid will drop by about $10,000…

Itasca County Cancels Monday’s Vaccination Clinic

February 19, 2021

Site Staff,

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – The Itasca County Public Health Vaccination Clinic scheduled for Monday, February 22, is canceled. Officials say the clinic has been canceled due to inclement weather across the country that has delayed shipment of the vaccine. At this time the clinic has not been rescheduled because it is unclear when the shipment will arrive. Anyone who had…

COVID-19 Precautions Keep Flu Cases Historically Low in Minnesota

February 19, 2021

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) – While the world’s focus is on COVID-19, those at Hennepin Healthcare’s urgent care in Minneapolis are still testing for the virus that usually dominates these winter months. “It’s the same swab that we use for the COVID-19 test that we use for influenza, so it’s very easy for us to test for both,” explained Hennepin Healthcare Urgent Care nurse…

Minnesota Passes Milestone of 1M Coronavirus Vaccine Doses

February 19, 2021

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesotans have now received more than 1 million doses of coronavirus vaccine. Updated figures from the administration of Gov. Tim Walz show that more than 728,000 Minnesotans have received at least one dose, including close to 287,000 who’ve completed the two-dose series. The seven-day rolling average of doses administered is now close to 30,000. Minnesota…

Pet Chiropractic Care Helps Promote Better Wellness For Animals

Visiting an animal chiropractor can help address chronic issues such as arthritis.

February 18, 2021

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s National Responsible Pet Owner month and one responsibility some pet parents may not think of is taking the animal to a chiropractor. Chiropractic for Body and Life in downtown Duluth partnered with Animal Kingdom Chiropractic to host an event offering pet screenings. Screenings can typically help check the mobility and flexibility of the spine in most…

Remembering Entrepreneur Joel Labovitz

"He was really larger than life and extremely optimistic," said daughter Anne Labovitz.

February 18, 2021

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth entrepreneur and community leader Joel Labovitz passed away over the weekend at the age of 93 and now he is being remembered. “He was really larger than life and extremely optimistic,” said Anne Labovitz. Anne and Mark Labovitz go down memory lane expressing the type of person their father Joel Labovitz was just days after his…

Woman Helps Rescue Injured Coyote Found on Side of Road

Wildwoods employees helped secure the animal and provide it a safe place to rest

February 18, 2021

Site Staff,

(courtesy: Facebook/Wildwoodsrehab) DULUTH, Minn. – On Thursday, Wildwoods wildlife rehabilitation center shared a story on their Facebook page of how a woman helped rescue an injured coyote she found lying in a snowbank on the side of the road. According to Wildwoods, the woman was driving down the road and saw the wild animal who was clearly injured. Rather than…

Voting Begins for Final 50 Finalists in MnDOT’s Name a Snowplow Contest

February 18, 2021

Site Staff,

(courtesy: Minnesota Department of Transportation) ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation says voting is now open for its ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest finalists. MnDOT says they have received close to 24,000 name submissions so far and have narrowed the list down to 50 finalists. A MnDOT spokesperson said to narrow the list down they, “focused on selecting…

City Crews Responding to Two Water Main Breaks in Duluth

February 18, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – City crews are responding to two water main breaks in Duluth Thursday morning. According to the City of Duluth, the first water main break was reported Wednesday night at 11:14 p.m. and is located at 2201 West 2nd Street in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Water has been shut off at West 2nd Street between 21st and 24th…

COVID-19 Vaccine Connector Will Alert Minnesotans When They’re Eligible for Vaccine

February 18, 2021

KQDS Staff,

(FOX 9) – Minnesota is launching a new vaccination website to help people find out when, where, and how to get their COVID-19 vaccine. Minnesotans who have not yet been vaccinated are encouraged to sign up for the COVID-19 Vaccine Connector, regardless of their current vaccine eligibility status. There is no cost and no deadline for signing up. After you fill out a…

Carlton Restaurants Continue To Adapt Amid Pandemic

February 17, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

CARLTON, Minn. – It was a roller coaster 2020 for restaurants like The Street Car in Carlton. “That’s when it really hit hard for us. That brought a whole different style of business. We had to essentially recreate how we do business,” Street Car Kitchen & Pub General Manager, Mike Walsh says. Going to only curbside the pandemic forced them…

Birkie Organizers Create More Virtual Race Options

Organizers say that in an effort to keep everything socially distanced, participants will start in waves.

February 17, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

HAYWARD, Wisc. – The 47th annual Birkie will be looking a lot different this year. Organizers say that in an effort to keep everything socially distanced, participants will start in waves throughout the week. With around thirty-thousand people in attendance in past years, this year spectators will be able to view the race virtually. Skiers will also be encouraged to…

Carbon Monoxide Concerns Arise As People Get Creative Trying To Warm Up

Carbon monoxide is an odorless and tasteless gas.

February 17, 2021

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Chilly weather sweeping the nation could cause people to get creative when trying to stay warm, but those alternatives mean increased carbon monoxide deaths. Many people will do everything they can to stay warm including using an oven or running a car in closed spaces to avoid chilly temperatures. Carbon monoxide is an odorless and tasteless gas….

Republican Doug Wardlow Runs for Minnesota Attorney General

February 17, 2021

The Associated Press,

(Dave Schwartz/The St. Cloud Times va AP File) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Republican Doug Wardlow is running again for Minnesota attorney general. Wardlow lost the 2018 race to Democrat Keith Ellison by just under 4 percentage points. Wardlow is general counsel for MyPillow. Founder Mike Lindell has spent months spreading misinformation backing former President Donald Trump’s false claims of victory in…

Vehicle Pursuits in Superior End in Multiple Arrests, Investigators Injured

February 17, 2021

Site Staff,

(courtesy: Duluth Police Department) SUPERIOR, Wis. – Authorities in Superior say two separate vehicle pursuits on Wednesday resulted in the arrest of both drivers and non-life-threatening injuries to two officers from the Duluth Police Department who were assisting in one of the pursuits. The first incident happened around 11:30 a.m. when officers and investigators with the Superior Police Department and…

Walz Approves Middle, High School Reopenings Starting Monday

February 17, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Citing progress on the coronavirus vaccination front, Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday announced plans to let more middle and high school students return to the classroom for in-person learning as early as Monday. Elementary schools are already allowed to open with proper safety precautions in place. Under the governor’s updated plan, all middle and high school students…

Morning Update 02/17/2021

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021

February 17, 2021

Nachai Taylor,

Join FOX 21’s Nachai Taylor and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, News Update

City of Duluth Issues Apology for Incorrectly Charging Residents Higher Stormwater Rates

February 17, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Wednesday, the City of Duluth issued an apology for charging residents a higher stormwater rate six months before the rate increase was set to go into effect. The rate increase was approved by the Public Utilities Commission and City Council last summer. The city says the original proposal was for the increase to begin on January…

Minnesota Nears Vaccine Milestone; Walz Readies School Plan

February 17, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota is expected to pass a milestone this week by administering its 1 millionth dose of coronavirus vaccine, even though state health officials say severe winter weather in other parts of the country is likely to disrupt supplies. Meanwhile, Gov. Tim Walz plans to lay out a strategy Wednesday afternoon to bring more middle and high school…

City: Lester Park Golf Course Will Permanently Close After 2023 Season

February 16, 2021

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth has announced it is permanently closing Lester Park Golf Course after the 2023 golf season. Chief Administrative Officer Noah Schuchman said the failure to sell Lester Golf real estate, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the collapse of the economy has made it “painfully clear” Duluth can’t operate two golf courses anymore. “When we continued…

City of Duluth Offering Third Round of Free IT Support Classes

Anyone 18 and older, living in St. Louis County with a computer connected to the internet can register.

February 16, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Northlanders looking to start jobs in the IT field can now take a free class in Duluth to refine their skills and get them started. Duluth Workforce Development is once again partnering with SOAR Career Solutions to hold its third set of online IT Support Specialist Classes. Anyone 18 and older, living in St. Louis County with a…

Lake Superior Railroad Museum Gearing Up For Reopen

"I think when people come back they will be surprised and very very happy with what we have done," Buehler says.

February 16, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – With plans to reopen April first, the Lake Superior Railroad Museum is getting the chance to make some much-needed changes. “Right now when people come in they will be able to come to the brand new ticket window here in the lobby of the north shore scenic railroad. Be able to buy train tickets for the north…

DPD K-9 Receives Bulletproof Vest Embroidered with Tribute to Fallen K-9 Haas

It's made by the charity "Vested Interest in K-9's."

February 16, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Another K-9 with the Duluth Police Department has its own protective gear, carrying a special tribute to a Duluth K-9 shot and killed in the line of duty. K-9 Villi received a ballistic and stab protective vest. It’s made by the charity “Vested Interest in K-9’s.” with the help of tax-deductible donations from across the country the company…

Burst Pipe Sends Water Gushing Through Skywalk, Into Greysolon Plaza

According to Duluth Fire Crews, no one was injured or displaced from Greysolon.

February 16, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- A scare at Duluth’s Greysolon plaza on East Superior Street downtown on Tuesday, after water came gushing into part of the building and out onto the alley behind, a burst water pipe in the Skywalk to blame. According to Duluth Fire Crews, no one was injured or displaced as a result of this. The recent extreme cold, coupled…

Ice on Lake Superior up Nearly 25% Amid Subfreezing Temps

February 16, 2021

The Associated Press,

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Ice coverage on Lake Superior has increased by nearly 25% over the past week thanks to the long stretch of subfreezing temperatures. The lake was experiencing historically low percentages of ice in January. But that changed Monday when nearly 32% of the lake had ice, a rapid increase from 7% just a week ago, according to…

DPD K9 Vili Receives Bullet and Stab Protective Vest

February 16, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Tuesday, Duluth Police Department K9 Vili received his bullet and stab protective vest. The vest was thanks to a donation made from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The police department says K9 Vili’s vest was embroidered with “In memory of K9 Haas, Duluth Police Department, MN.” Vested Interest in K9’s, Inc is a…

Midday Update 2-16-21

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021

February 16, 2021

Site Staff,

Join FOX 21’s Nachai Taylor and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Minnesota Nears Giving 1 Million Coronavirus Vaccine Doses

February 16, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota is closing in on the milestone of administering 1 million doses of coronavirus vaccines. According to an update from the Minnesota Department of Health on Tuesday, the state’s health care providers had administered a total of 927,384 vaccine doses as of Sunday. That figure covers 686,210 people who’d had at least their first doses as of…

Duluth Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident

February 16, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is investigating a Monday afternoon shots fired incident in Duluth’s Central Hillside neighborhood. According to police, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of the 20 Block of Village View Drive around 1:18 p.m. Monday. When officers arrived at the scene they learned that a small silver car was…

Update: Power Restored to Thousands of Minnesota Power Customers

Minnesota Power says power has been restored to all customers affected by Tuesday's outage

February 16, 2021

Site Staff,

UPDATE: DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Power says as of 10:18 a.m. power has been restored to all customers affected by Tuesday’s power outage. Our crews have restored power to all customers affected by this power outage. — Minnesota Power (@mnpower) February 16, 2021 DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands are without power Tuesday morning in Duluth’s Bayview Heights, Piedmont Heights, and Hermantown…

Betty’s Pies Busy on President’s Day, Excited for Better Weather to Bring More Customers

The owner says even with limited dine-in seating takeout orders have remained steady throughout the winter.

February 15, 2021

Arman Rahman,

TWO HARBORS, Minn.- One popular restaurant along the North Shore, Betty’s Pies has adapted to the pandemic well. But owners say they’re ready for the spring and summer months to bring more traffic again. Betty’s was bumping Monday, staying open an extra day for the President’s Day Weekend. The owner says even with limited dine-in seating takeout orders have remained…

Warming House at Bayfront Ice Rink Opens for the Season

25 people are now allowed inside at a time, social distancing markers are on the benches.

February 15, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Warming House at the Bayfront Park Ice Rink is back open for the season — with limited capacity. 25 people are now allowed inside at a time, social distancing markers are on the benches. The Parks and Rec. Department hopes the opening encourages more people to use the outdoor space. “The ice is usually very nice, and…

Extreme Cold Keeping Some Property Managers Busy with Repairs on Houses, Apartments

At ShipRock Management maintenance staff offers to check on homes when tenants are away, to catch cold weather damage before it escalates.

February 15, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The recent arctic weather has been harder on homes in the area, especially Duluth’s older, more heat-inefficient houses and apartments. And some property managers say they’re finding their hands full with maintenance. At ShipRock Management, maintenance staff says their 10 full-time crew members have been working around the clock to combat frozen water lines and drains. “This past…

Pandemic Could Cause People To Delay Cancer Screenings And Treatment

Research suggests even a two-month delay in cancer screenings or treatments could lead to a more progressive diagnosis and increased deaths.

February 15, 2021

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a grip on the nation, health experts are now worried it could cause patients to delay cancer screenings or treatments. Research suggests even a two-month delay in cancer screenings or treatments could lead to a more progressive diagnosis and increased deaths. The shutdown of cancer screenings at local health facilities…

New Restrictions by Canada Sting Minnesota Border Businesses

February 15, 2021

The Associated Press,

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Canadian officials are enforcing tighter restrictions on nonessential travel across its border, which many northern Minnesota business owners view as a move in the wrong direction. Canada has kept its border closed to nonessential visitors for nearly 11 months because of the coronavirus. New measures to require COVID-19 tests when entering the country are meant to…

Moment of Silence Will Be Held for Clinic Shooting Victims

February 15, 2021

The Associated Press,

BUFFALO, Minn. (AP) — A moment of silence will be held on Tuesday to mark one week since a Minnesota man walked into a health clinic northwest of Minneapolis and opened fire, killing one staff member and injuring four others. Gregory Ulrich is charged with murder and other counts in connection with the Feb. 9 attack. Allina Health says it…

Duluth Warming Center Activated for Week of Feb 15

February 15, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Due to dangerous wind chills and cold temperatures the Duluth Warming Center has been activated for the week of February 15 through February 21. In a Monday press release, the City of Duluth said the expanded hours will continue as long as daytime highs remain at zero degrees. The Center hours are 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m….

City Crews Respond to Second Water Main Break in Duluth Today

February 15, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn- City crews are responding to a second water main break today in Duluth. The water main break is located at 4220 Colorado Street. It is not known at this time how long it will take to repair the break. The city is asking drivers to give crews enough space to work safely. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News –…

The Latest: Record Lows Seen in Several US Cities

February 15, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS — The National Weather Service says several cities are experiencing record lows amid a winter storm that’s dropping snow and ice in a huge swath of the U.S. The weather station in Hibbing/Chisholm, Minnesota, saw a record low of minus 38 degrees, while Sioux Falls, South Dakota, hit minus 26 degrees. La Crosse, Wisconsin, reached a record low of…

Moment of Silence Will Be Held for Clinic Shooting Victims

February 15, 2021

The Associated Press,

BUFFALO, Minn. (AP) — A moment of silence will be held on Tuesday to mark one week since a Minnesota man walked into a health clinic northwest of Minneapolis and opened fire, killing one staff member and injuring four others. Gregory Ulrich is charged with murder and other counts in connection with the Feb. 9 attack. Allina Health says it…

City Crews Responding to Water Main Break in East Hillside

February 15, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Utility Operations crews are responding to another water main break, this time located in the East Hillside neighborhood. The break was reported Friday morning around 5:18 a.m. at 614 North 13th Avenue East. The city says water has been shut off on 6th and 7th Street between 13th and 14th Avenue East. Crews are working to repair…

Woman Hopes To Find Kind Couple Who Gave Her Valentine’s Day Card In Canal Park

February 14, 2021

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth woman is hoping to reconnect with a couple who handed her a Valentine’s Day card in Canal Park, so she can let them know how the small act of kindness brightened up her day when she needed it most. Mary Lou Murphy was going for a walk in Canal Park on Wednesday. “I’ve discovered that…

Love, Much-Needed Business in the Air for Northland Restaurants on Valentine’s Day

Both Va Bene and New Scenic Cafe were open for limited dine-in options on the holiday.

February 14, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- It seemed Valentine’s Day was the first, closest-to-normal holiday in almost a year, especially for restaurants in the Northland. For some, it was the first time opening up to dine-in customers during the pandemic. “Love is in the air and we’re happy to be a part of it,” said Patrick Moore, co-owner of Va Bene Caffe. The Italian…

Preliminary Data Shows Temp Of 50 Below In Boundary Waters

February 14, 2021

Dan Hanger,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A weather station in the Boundary Waters recorded a temperature of 50 degrees below zero on Saturday, which will be a record low for Minnesota for the day of Feb. 13 if it is verified. The 50-below zero temperature was recorded at a station about 25 miles east of Ely. The overall state record low is 60…

Minneapolis To Spend $6.4M To Recruit More Police Officers

February 14, 2021

Dan Hanger,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minneapolis will spend $6.4 million to hire dozens of police officers, even as some City Council members and activist groups are advocating to replace the police department following George Floyd’s death. The council voted unanimously on Friday to approve the additional funding, which was requested by police. The department says it only has 638 officers available to…

Doctors Who Say No To Opioid Use Face Threats From Patients

February 14, 2021

KQDS Staff,

Doctors say they’re facing increasing threats of violence for refusing to prescribe opioids or trying to wean patients off the addictive painkillers. The issue was underscored by Tuesday’s shooting at a Minnesota clinic that left one person dead and four injured. Authorities say 67-year-old Gregory Paul Ulrich was angry about his medical treatment and had threatened a similar mass shooting…

Winterfest Medallion Hunt Canceled Due to Alleged Property Damage by Participants

Superior Mayor Jim Paine said some participants disturbed indigenous burial grounds on Wisconsin Point looking for the medallions.

February 13, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 12th Annual Winterfest Medallion Hunt, hosted by Northland radio stations, has been canceled. According to organizers, it’s due to the alleged actions of some participants. A spokesperson from Midwest Communications said the Hunt was canceled because of alleged damage to public property by participants. According to a post on his Facebook Page, Superior Mayor Jim Paine said…

Former President Trump Acquitted of Inciting Violent Jan 6th Attack on Capitol

The Senate voted 57-43 that Trump is “not guilty” of incitement. Two thirds of the Senate, or 67 votes, was needed for conviction.

February 13, 2021

Arman Rahman,

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has acquitted Donald Trump of inciting the horrific Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, bringing his trial to a close and giving the former president a historic second victory in the court of impeachment. Trump is the first president to be impeached twice, and he is also now twice acquitted as the majority of…