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American Red Cross Experiencing Blood Shortage

This has left certain blood types with only a day's worth of supply when the red cross usually has around a five-day supply.

October 11, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — The American Red Cross Continues to see a blood shortage. Even though they typically see a rebound in the fall season following a slow summer this year there has been a lack of high school and college blood drives throughout the Northland. This has left certain blood types with only a day’s worth of supply when the…

Estate Sale Raises Thousands of Dollars for Red Cross

With fires, floods, hurricanes, and more across the country requiring the Red Cross's help, local officials say there could not be more of a need.

September 5, 2021

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Superior family remembered their late parents and their contributions to the community with an estate sale this weekend, raising thousands of dollars for the Red Cross. Troy Johnson passed away this past December and his wife Mary in 2009. The two donated to the Red Cross and other local organizations since the 1950s. So their kids…

Several Northland Red Cross Volunteers Assisting in Hurricane Relief

Volunteers must be 18 years and older and 21 to drive a red cross vehicle.

August 30, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — Hurricane Ida made landfall Sunday on the gulf coast, and one northland organization has sent people down to help. Seven volunteers from the Northern Minnesota Red cross have been dispatched to assist in the hurricane relief. Some volunteers will spend two weeks or more at a given location on a natural operation. “Initially we will expect to…

15-Year-Old Credited with Saving Families Lives in Morning Structure Fire

The red cross is currently assisting the family displaced by the fire.

June 8, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — A 15-year-old girl is credited with saving her family’s lives during a structure fire Tuesday morning. The Duluth fire department responded to a two-story single-family home just before one o’clock Tuesday morning on the 1100 block of East 10th Street. Crews noticed heavy fire on the second floor of the building. The four adults and four children…

UMD Hosts Bulldog-Themed Blood Drive

Organizers say all 41 donation slots were filled.

April 8, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – The American Red Cross and the UMD pre-med club hosted a Bulldog-themed blood drive at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Organizers say all 41 donation slots were filled. Although there is always a need for blood donations, this drive in particular is also geared towards promoting student engagement and volunteering on campus. Organizers also hope it helps…

Red Cross Seeking Blood Donors, Anticipate Drop in Winter Donations

With their added push for blood donations in this critical time period, the Red Cross is also testing blood for Covid-19 antibodies.

January 13, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn- It’s National Blood Donor Month and the Red Cross is continuing to look for extra support as they typically see a drop in donations around the winter months. With their added push for blood donations in this critical time period, the Red Cross is also testing blood for Covid-19 antibodies. They started doing this back in June and…

Northland Red Cross Sends Volunteers to Help with Hurricane Laura Relief, Seeking More

Officials with the Northland Chapter of the Red Cross in Duluth say so far more volunteers are needed for medical, logistics, and other roles.

August 26, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- As Hurricane Laura nears landfall on the Gulf Coast, the American Red Cross is gearing up to dispatch their response teams to the hardest hit areas ready to pick up the pieces from what is projected to be a devastating hurricane. One nurse from International Falls just landed in Houston Wednesday, and four more volunteers from the Northland…

Eveleth-Gilbert Girls Hockey Get One-on-One Time with UMD Women’s Hockey

College players help girls brush up on skills and learn about a typical day in the life of a college athlete.

December 31, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Some young female hockey players from Eveleth-Gilbert got to brush up on their skills with members of the UMD Women’s Hockey Team, as a thank you from the Red Cross for their involvement in projects this year. In November, the Eveleth-Gilbert 12U Girls Team wrote holiday cards for the Red Cross’s Holiday Mail for Heroes Project. They also…

United Way Looks To Spread Kindness

November 20, 2019

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – United Ways Across Minnesota have sparked the initiative “Acts of Kindness Week” this week. The Head of The Lakes was out in full force this afternoon in the Holiday Center. They also partnered with the red gross, giving people the opportunity to fill out holiday cards to military personnel. It’s all in an effort to help people…

Red Cross Seeks Northland Volunteers to Help with Dorian

Five volunteers sent already, more is always needed.

September 3, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- As Dorian continues to threaten landfall on the east coast, the American Red Cross Serving Northern Minnesota is already sending volunteers down south to help with recovery efforts. The Northland Chapter of the Red Cross will have sent 5 volunteers by Wednesday, spread out between Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. They will help with medical and mental health…

Red Cross Offers Free Smoke Detectors

A reminder for those in the Northland that the Red Cross will install detectors in your home

April 22, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Northland Chapter of the Red Cross is reminding homeowners to check those smoke detectors to make sure the batteries are full and the alarm works properly. Tony Guerra, Red Cross Disaster Program Manager says that “to have working alarms will give you that needed time to wake up and get the heck out of the house. Don’t…

Two Adults and Three Kids Out of a Home After a House Fire in Lakewood Township

One person treated for smoke inhalation. No other injuries reported.

February 19, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Two adults and their three kids are without a home after a fire. The fire occurred about 11 pm last night on the 3200 block of Tischer Road in Lakewood Township. Multiple fire agencies responded to the scene. The family was already out of the house when authorities arrived. One person was treated at the scene…

New Details Come Forward in Ely Duplex Fire

Eight Residents Displaced in Fire

February 19, 2018

Site Staff,

Courtesy Northland FireWireELY, Minn.-New details are emerging after a fire ripped through a duplex in Ely in the early morning hours Sunday at 26 E. White St. The Ely Fire Department said one occupant from the home was taken to the Ely Hospital due to smoke inhalation. A Babbitt firefighter was also treated and released for a wrist injury after falling…

One Northlander is Helping Wildfire Responders

One Northlander with the Red Cross is assisting with the natural disaster in Southern California

December 6, 2017

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- One Northlander with the American Red Cross packed up to lend a hand in with the growing wildfires in Southern California. Tony Guerra said helping this time of year means a little more. Guerra is managing a five man team heading out Tuesday afternoon to assist responders. Guerra has helped with other wild fire disasters in the past. “That’s what we…

American Red Cross: How Northlanders Can Support Harvey Victims

Monetary Donations Encouraged by Red Cross Officials

August 30, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tropical Storm Harvey is causing devastation in Texas with thousands evacuated and mutiple deaths reported. As people around the country try to help those affected, the American Red Cross is doing whatever they can to help as well. Dan Williams, the Executive Director of the American Red Cross serving Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin, stopped by FOX 21…

Cleanup Begins at West Duluth Housing Complex

The Building's Roof on West Third Street in Duluth Collapsed June 5

July 7, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Construction work started Friday afternoon at a West Duluth housing complex just weeks after the roof collapsed, displacing residents. The Red Cross responded to the building on West Third Street in the Lincoln Park neighborhood during the morning of June 5. Authorities say the building was vacant at the time of the incident. A neighboring building was…

Help Save Lives During Red Cross Month

The American Red Cross is Looking for Your Help in Donating Blood During Red Cross Month

March 3, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Since 1943, every United States President has proclaimed the month of March to be Red Cross Month. To help kick off the month of recognition, the Northern Minnesota Chapter of the Red Cross is partnering with Castle Danger Brewing to host the first Red Cross blood drive in Two Harbors. The drive started Thursday at noon, giving…

Superior Firefighters Battle Third Fire in 24 Hours

Home is Destroyed in Fire

February 8, 2017

KQDS Staff,

A busy 24 hours for Superior Firefighters who have been on the scene of three fires.

Families Displaced In Apartment Fire

More Than 50 Firefighters Worked To Put Out The Flames

December 20, 2016

Nikki Davidson,

VIRGINIA, Minn. – A large apartment fire in Virginia has left several people without homes Monday night. The Virginia Fire Department says more than 50 fire firefighters from eight fire departments were still working to extinguish the fire late Monday afternoon. Seven families lived in the complex; the American Red Cross is working to help those families find a…

Fire Destroys Home In Iron River

The Fire Started In An Outdoor Wood Boiler

December 19, 2016

Nikki Davidson,

IRON RIVER, Wisc. – With just one week before Christmas, an Iron River family is without a home. The Iron River Fire Department says a fire destroyed their home Saturday morning. Officials say the fire started in an outdoor wood boiler and quickly moved to the home nearby due to windy conditions. No one was hurt, the home is a…

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This has left certain blood types with only a day's worth of supply when the red cross usually has around a five-day supply.

With fires, floods, hurricanes, and more across the country requiring the Red Cross's help, local officials say there could not be more of a need.

Volunteers must be 18 years and older and 21 to drive a red cross vehicle.

The red cross is currently assisting the family displaced by the fire.

Organizers say all 41 donation slots were filled.

With their added push for blood donations in this critical time period, the Red Cross is also testing blood for Covid-19 antibodies.

Officials with the Northland Chapter of the Red Cross in Duluth say so far more volunteers are needed for medical, logistics, and other roles.

College players help girls brush up on skills and learn about a typical day in the life of a college athlete.

Five volunteers sent already, more is always needed.

A reminder for those in the Northland that the Red Cross will install detectors in your home

One person treated for smoke inhalation. No other injuries reported.

Eight Residents Displaced in Fire

One Northlander with the Red Cross is assisting with the natural disaster in Southern California

Monetary Donations Encouraged by Red Cross Officials

The Building's Roof on West Third Street in Duluth Collapsed June 5

The American Red Cross is Looking for Your Help in Donating Blood During Red Cross Month

Home is Destroyed in Fire

More Than 50 Firefighters Worked To Put Out The Flames

The Fire Started In An Outdoor Wood Boiler

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