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Experts warn fireflies are disappearing
PRIOR LAKE, Minn. — Another reason Minnesotans cherish their summers: fireflies. The dazzling beetles are only visible roughly three to four weeks out of the year from end of June to July, but researchers warn they are disappearing. Ben Pfeiffer, the founder of "Firefly Conservation and Research," told KARE...
Fatal 5-Vehicle Accident on Highway 2 Near Floodwood
ARROWHEAD TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal five-vehicle accident in southwest St. Louis County. The accident was reported around 2:55 p.m. on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 14, 2024, on on Highway 2 near Nelson Road in Arrowhead Township, southwest of Floodwood. The only...
Duluth Mom Seeking Scooter Driver Who Hit Little Boy On Lakewalk
If you've been to downtown Duluth lately, you've likely seen people buzzing around on scooters, especially in the Canal Park and Lakewalk areas. My family has enjoyed renting a Leaf scooter as it can be a fun way to get around. According to its website, Leaf is a "community-focused micro-mobility rental service" that provides an environmentally friendly means of transportation in the area.
Grand Marais City Council to vote on Bjorkberg housing development at Aug. 14 meeting
The need for additional housing units in Cook County is well documented, as well as the need for different types of housing. The Gunflint Vue developers broke ground earlier this summer on a large apartment complex, and several other apartment projects are in planning phases. While the apartment projects are in the works, other developers have chosen to focus on increasing the number of housing units available for sale.
1 dead after head-on crash in construction zone on western Wisconsin highway
HAUGEN, Wis. — Authorities in western Wisconsin say one person is dead and another seriously injured after a crash in a construction zone that shut down a highway for hours Wednesday evening.The Barron County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to a crash on U.S. Highway 53 a half-mile south of 28th Avenue at 5:23 p.m.According to the initial investigation, a minivan had been passing other northbound vehicles in the wrong lane of traffic when it struck a southbound sedan towing a motorcycle trailer. Due to construction, traffic was bidirectional in the northbound lanes of Highway 53 with delineator posts down the double-yellow center line, the sheriff's office says.The driver of the sedan died while the minivan driver was transported by LifeLink to a nearby hospital for treatment of their injuries, authorities say.The identity of the deceased will be released at a later time.The crash is under investigation.
Two 9-year-old girls, 2 others killed in northern Minnesota crash
FLOODWOOD, Minn. — Four people, including two 9-year-old girls, are dead after a semi hit three cars and another semi in a construction zone in northern Minnesota Wednesday afternoon.According to the state patrol, a semi was going at "highway speeds" and hit the other vehicles, which were stopped due to construction. The crash happened around 3 p.m. on Highway 2 near Nelson Road in Floodwood. Four people in a Honda Pilot were killed — 9-year-olds Hope Mae Oakgrove and Charlotte White, 66-year-old Bonnie Mae Dow and 65-year-old Vincent Louis Dow.A total of 10 people were involved in the crash, according to the state patrol. Three of them, including the semi driver who struck the other vehicles, suffered injuries that were not life-threatening.This is a developing story. Check back with WCCO.com for more.
This is the Deadliest Highway in all of Minnesota
Driving can be an exhilarating experience, offering a sense of freedom and adventure as you navigate the open road. However, it's important to remember that not all roads are created equal - some are notorious for their deadly reputation.
KARE staffers pick their State Fair favs
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Sometimes when you hear an AWESOME musical artist, stumble upon a restaurant that hits different, or make some other life-changing discovery, the first instinct is to share it with people you like so they can enjoy it too. That's the intention of this KARE 11...
Olympic Champion Offering Summer Swim Clinic In Minnesota This Weekend
(KNSI) – A 12-time Olympic medalist will stop in Minnesota this weekend for a swim clinic. Ryan Lochte represented the country in four separate games: Athens, Beijing, London, and Rio de Janeiro. He was a powerhouse on the world’s biggest stage, forming a one-two punch in the pool for Team USA with Michael Phelps.
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