May 27, 2021
The virtual version of the Duluth 4-H Puzzle Derby took place the week of May 14-22. There were 196 teams competing in the Derby, from 24 states including Washington DC. The Remote Derby is sponsored by Minnesota puzzle makers PuzzleTwist. PuzzleTwist has been a long time sponsor of the in-person Puzzle Derby. This year s puzzle artwork was created by Duluth artist SJ (Samantha) Nielsen. Her work is well loved by St. Louis County residents and visitors.
The Remote Derby raised almost $1000 for 4-H. Full results, including timed videos, are posted on the
Nielsen tells our reporter, “When the ceiling actually collapsed there’s a sprinkler system that was involved, that sent water spewing everywhere. There were electri
Inspection begins following Propst Arena damage at Huntsvilleâs Von Braun Center
More investigation into the Propst Arena structure collapse By Nolan Crane | April 28, 2021 at 8:40 PM CDT - Updated April 28 at 9:13 PM
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Engineers, building inspectors and architects were busy Wednesday, April 28th at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville.
Thatâs because an outdoor roof at Propst Arena collapsed yesterday. The portion of the arena that collapsed was an addition built in 2010.
It took less than 10 seconds for damage to be done.
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âThere were no indications, no signs that we were aware of prior to that happening. There was an eyewitness actually who was inside the skate lobby hanging out and he saw it and he said within a matter of 10 seconds it had all fell,â said VBC spokesperson Samantha Nielsen.
Ceiling collapses at Huntsville arena before hockey game Follow Us
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By - Associated Press - Thursday, April 29, 2021
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Engineers are trying to determine why a ceiling collapsed at Huntsville’s event center moments before a hockey game started.
A portico collapsed at the Von Braun Center on Tuesday before the Huntsville Havoc game, Al.com reported.
“Nobody was hurt, thankfully,” spokeswoman Samantha Nielsen said.
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