Duluth school’s superintendent explains reasoning behind distance learning extension
With the sharp rise in local coronavirus cases, Duluth schools have seen an increase in students and staff testing…
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While air travel picking up, Minnesotans urged to stay at home for Thanksgiving
Experts say a small or virtual Thanksgiving this…
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The latest numbers of positive COVID-19 cases…
Duluth Public Schools extend distance learning through Jan. 21
Duluth Public Schools announced their switch to…
Wisconsin again breaks record in reported COVID-19 deaths
After several days of decline in newly reported…
Wisconsin nursing homes see spike in COVID-19-related deaths
The figure is more than 10 times the 28 deaths…
As warming shelters activate CHUM re-opens doors after positive COVID-19 cases
With additions like temperature checks and…
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2020: A historic year for MN National Guard
The Guard has completed more than 100 missions so far this year, from real-world deployments to virtual…
1 million total N95 masks have shipped to WI frontline workers
In the ongoing effort to ensure that frontline workers have the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), it was announced by Gov. Tony Evers…
Hermantown blogger surprises one Duluth restaurant with $4k through ‘Venmo Challenge’
In less than a day Greene collected $4,000 from people all over the world, just looking to make someone’s…
Essentia Health expert differentiates COVID-19 tests
As COVID-19 cases continue to spike across the state, and with the many ways to test for the virus, we wanted to get a better understanding of which…
Trump’s eldest son tests positive for coronavirus
The spokesman says the younger Trump learned his diagnosis earlier this week, has no symptoms and has been…
DECC facing financial whiplash: December’s promising month turned bleak
As Minnesota’s new COVID-19 restrictions go into effect this weekend, what was the start of a comeback for the DECC is now stopped in its tracks.…
Lift Bridge, Enger Tower lit purple to honor COVID-19 victims, frontline workers
Duluth’s Aerial Lift Bridge and Enger Tower will be among dozens of landmarks across Minnesota lit Purple Thursday to honor COVID-19 victims and…
Essentia restricts visitors as COVID-19 cases climb
Starting Friday, visitors will only be allowed at the medical facilities under special…
Thanksgiving buffet bringing meals to your front door
Volunteers will pack up 640 family meal kits, which more than 100 drivers will deliver to families and people in need throughout the Twin…
CDC urging against Thanksgiving travel as pandemic worsens
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday recommended Americans against traveling for Thanksgiving to prevent the spread of the…
Duluth restaurant owners brace for second dining shutdown
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued new COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday, forcing restaurants to halt indoor and outdoor dining for the next four…
Gov. Evers extending mask mandate through January
Gov. Tony Evers said in a media briefing Wednesday he is issuing a public health emergency through…
Local food banks asking for more helping hands this holiday season
DULUTH, MN– Giving back this last year has been feeding Steve Wedel’s soul. Wedel volunteers his time at Second Harvest Northern Lakes food bank. “A…
Gov. Walz announces 4-week dial back to combat COVID-19
The guidelines include a four-week pause on social activities, in-person dining, sports, and fitness…
Superior schools to stay with distance learning until the end of the year
This comes as Douglas County has climbed to 113 cases per 10,000 residents within the most recent two week…
Michigan restaurants hopeful to survive second wave of COVID-19 restrictions
Meyer said they are seeing 10 new cases in Gogebic County each day, and hopes these new restrictions will slow the spread, like the lockdown in March…
Duluth Fire Department keeping up with COVID protocols, maintaining healthy firefighters
Chief Krizaj credits the low number of infections to keeping all firefighters at their assigned fire halls, which helps with social distancing and…
VIDEO: Multiple governors join virtual press call urging states to stay safe during holidays
In a ZOOM call Tuesday, a number of governors participated in a virtual press event encouraging people to remain safe heading into the holiday…
Minnesota reports 5,945 more COVID-19 cases, 26 more deaths
The Minnesota Department of Health reported in Tuesday’s update that another 5,945 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the…
UWS student wants your help to research PPE litter and the impact on the environment
By literally mapping out the problem, the pair wants to inspire change before it’s too…
Biden advisers to meet vaccine firms as Trump stalls handoff
Joe Biden’s scientific advisers will meet with vaccine makers in the coming days as the presidential transition remains stalled because of President…
Pass the turkey, not the virus: holiday safety planning
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, local and state leaders are warning people not to let their guard down against coronavirus. St. Louis…
Wisconsin: Another COVID record, Evers prepares bills, holiday adjustments
Wisconsin health officials have reported another day of jaw-dropping COVID-19…