Pat Brink

Reporter, Anchor and Producer at KQDS-TV (Duluth, MN)

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Online Scam Regarding Fake Employment Opportunities for Essentia

Jul 12, 2024 | fox21online.com | Pat Brink

DULUTH, Minn. –Essentia Health has heard from multiple people recently who were contacted about fake employment opportunities by someone impersonating Essentia. In most instances, people reported receiving a job offer via social media. They were asked to provide personal information to advance the hiring process. It’s important to note that Essentia will never ask for personal information outside of our application system. We have reported this to authorities for further investigation.
Three Arrested On Drug And Weapons Charges

Jul 12, 2024 | fox21online.com | Pat Brink

DULUTH, Minn — Drugs and weapons were seized and three people arrested when members of the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force served a warrant in the 14 hundred block of West 91st Avenue on Thursday. At the Morgan Park home, a 35-year-old man from Duluth, A 19-year-old from Chicago, and A 37-year-old person whose address is unknown, were taken into custody without incident.
Duluth Kennel Club Holding Show for Pure Bred Dogs at the DECC

Jul 11, 2024 | fox21online.com | Pat Brink

DULUTH, Minn. — The DECC has literally gone to the dogs this weekend. The Duluth Kennel Club is holding its all-breed show now through Sunday… and the public is invited and encouraged to come to the show. When the title of the show says all breeds they mean it! 138 dog breeds are competing for recognition this weekend. This is an AKC-certified event, meaning all the dogs are purebreds and the owners are expected to follow the ethics the American Kennel Club has estblished.
Falling Can Decrease Your Life Expectancy

Jul 11, 2024 | fox21online.com | Pat Brink

DULUTH, Minn — “I fell in my home a few times and it was harder than heck to get up. Even with my roommate and my daughter, it was just impossible. So I try everything not to fall,” said Kathy Aho, a Resident at Keystone Buffs. Nonetheless, 1 in 4 older Americans reported falling in 2021. And that’s the number one reason for seniors ending up in an Emergency Room.
Downtown Duluth's Sidewalk Sale Returns

Jul 11, 2024 | fox21online.com | Pat Brink

DULUTH, Minn — The summer weather on Wednesday was very appropriate for the kick-off of Downtown Duluth’s Sidewalk Days. Wednesday was the first of three days of Sidewalk Days sales taking place on Superior Street. On a day where the weather was beautiful, the crowds turned out in big numbers. They may have come for the sales, but they were also enjoying the music, fun foods, and special activities for the kids.
Mont du Lac Celebrates the Fourth of July

Jul 4, 2024 | fox21online.com | Pat Brink

Superior, Wisc — The Mont du Lac Resort is celebrating Independence Day with special events for its guests this weekend. It’s the 76th anniversary of Mont du Lac and the 16th year that It has been a four-season resort. Guests at the resort are enjoying the many activities…from music, swimming, and biking to a summer water park and a Bar B Que, on Friday nightMont du Lac’s Sales Manager, Sarah Ina’amil, said “Families come out and the grandparents can come and relax. Kids can go and play.
Federal Help For Flooded Counties and Cities

Jul 4, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Pat Brink

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Federal Help For Flooded Counties and Cities

Jul 4, 2024 | fox21online.com | Pat Brink

DULUTH, Minn — Minnesota’s recent destructive flash flooding had Senator Amy Klobuchar touring hard-hit Cook and Biwabik.on Wednesday. But before that, Klobuchar made a stop in Duluth with Mayor Roger Reinert. They chose the press event to be held at the Lake Superior Zoo. You may remember how in 2012, flood waters tore through the Zoo’s grounds during the historic Northland Flash Flood of 2012.
How Much Caffeine is Too Much?

Jun 27, 2024 | fox21online.com | Pat Brink

DULUTH, Minn — For many people the mornings don’t start until you’ve had your first cup of coffee and the caffeine that’s in the coffee. But very often that is not the only caffeine you will have during your day. Now there are some questions about how safe caffeine is when taken in large amounts. If you need a little pick me up after you’ve had your cup or two of coffee in the morning, you now have many more choices.
Bring Judy Garland's Ruby Slippers Home to Grand Rapids

Jun 26, 2024 | fox21online.com | Pat Brink

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — The Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids is working to bring Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers back to Grand Rapids where Judy Garland was born. The ruby slippers were last displayed in Grand Rapids in August 2005, when they were stolen from the museum. Now that the slippers have been recovered, the owner plans to auction them to the highest bidder this December. The FBI says the slippers are now valued at $3,500,000.