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Two Rescued In Separate Water Emergencies
DULUTH, MN (KDAL) – Good Samaritans helped save the lives of two people who were involved in separate water emergencies over the weekend. Late Friday afternoon, first responders were called to Lake Superior off Park Point for an unresponsive man in the water. A good Samaritan and the on-duty...
June storm, flooding caused millions in damage in northern Minnesota, officials say
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — There's been a lot of attention on the flooding in southern Minnesota, but now there is new information about the devastating impacts of severe weather in the Iron Range.In St. Louis County, emergency managers warn of several million dollars worth of damage.It's been nearly a month since a massive rainstorm hit the area, but emergency managers say the emergency is still absolutely going on. Devastating flooding inundated homes and businesses and infrastructure. The assessment is $14 million in damage. There are more challenges than just rebuilding, too. If roads are out, getting emergency services to those who need it can be a problem."Identifying who has needs. Who's in a wheelchair, who has current medical needs, do they want to leave? Do they understand the situation?" St. Louis County Emergency Services Manager Josh Brinkman said. "Trying to relay that information and working back and forth with residents to do everything we can to support them."If you'd like to help, there are GoFundMe pages set up for some businesses in the area, but emergency managers are also suggest supporting the Red Cross and United Way, which continue to provide meals, shelter and other services to flood victims.
Northland K-9 Foundation expands to support Hibbing and Eveleth Police Department K-9 programs
Two more Iron Range police departments have joined the AMSOIL Northland Law Enforcement K-9 Foundation. With the edition of the Hibbing and Eveleth police K-9 programs, the K-9 Foundation now serves all eight law enforcement agencies that have K-9s in St. Louis and Douglas Counties. “It has long been our...
Former Range lawmaker released from custody, no charges filed at this time
Former DFL lawmaker Jason Metsa, 43, was released from custody Tuesday, July 9. “Mr. Metsa was released without charges at this time,” explained Assistant St. Louis County Attorney Chris Florey. “A charging decision has not been made. This matter is pending further investigation and review.”. Metsa, from Virginia,...
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