HAYWARD, Wis.– As summer gets closer small towns like Hayward who rely on summer tourism are trying to navigate their way through the pandemic. The Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce has been giving local businesses and the community updates to help them work through the Safer at Home Order. They’re sad to see their big summer events like the Lumberjack…
DULUTH, Minn.– As finals week approaches for many schools across the country, students will be wrapping up their semesters online. But some programs still need to have hands-on learning to meet certification requirements. With Governor Walz’s latest executive order Monday, students in certain programs are able to get back in the classroom and finish their degrees. “We are going to…
VIRGINIA, Minn.– A vote is set tonight on the Iron Range which could lead to a clearer path forward for schools in Eveleth-Gilbert and Virginia to consolidate. Last May, a vote was approved to build a new high school and two elementary schools between these range schools. Tonight’s vote would then officially combine the districts, rather than keeping them separate….
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.– Itasca County leaders say that area has seen its first two deaths from COVID-19. Itasca County says both cases were males with one in his 80s and the other in his 90s. To maintain privacy for the victims, the county isn’t releasing their names or what cities they lived in. The county also says it is now…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.– The Dutch Room and Mad Dog’s Pizza in Grand Rapids have seen business change over the last couple months. “It was a huge eye-opener to, ‘Okay, how do we do things? How do we adapt,” said Dutch Room and Mad Dog’s Pizza Owner Gabe Miskovich Restrictions on bars and restaurants in Minnesota have been in effect for…
DULUTH, Minn.– St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth has gone virtual to meet the needs of its patients as best as they can while restrictions are in place for in-person care during the pandemic. Today the hospital opened its Virtual Visitor’s Center where patients can connect with their families and loved ones through Zoom or FaceTime. A patient can connect while…
Minnesotans are getting ready for a weekend full of fishing. The Minnesota fishing opener is tomorrow and as people try to find ways to get outside and social distance, it’s coming at the right time. With license sales up 45 percent from this time last year, this year’s fishing opener in Minnesota is expected to be one of the biggest…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.– As of today, there are 24 cases of Coronavirus in Itasca County and local healthcare providers are working to contain the spread in the area. Even though Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital has stayed open, its revenue has been falling. As the fight against COVID-19 goes on, smaller hospitals are starting to feel the brunt of the…
SOLON SPRINGS, Wis.– This month, Governor Evers ordered temporary COVID-19 testing sites to pop up in northwestern Wisconsin counties for several days in each area. Today the National Guard was in Douglas County testing residents. Douglas County has tested around 500 people for Coronavirus. After today, that number is going to jump up. “I am glad that people are still…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.– Itasca County has recorded an increase in cases of Coronavirus. There are now 22 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. That’s up from only six cases last week. Officials say 18 of those cases came from an assisted living facility in Grand Rapids known as The Emeralds where nine staff members and nine residents tested positive….
DULUTH, Minn.– After being closed for over a month, Chilly Billy’s on Woodland Avenue in Duluth opened its doors last week. Because the store is self-serve, customers who come in must wear gloves that are provided while they are getting frozen yogurt. The number of toppings has been cut in half to keep customers moving. Chilly Billy’s is only letting…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Tourism in Wisconsin last year created a record $22.2 billion boost in the state’s economy. But as the Coronavirus pandemic stretches closer to this summer, that number is expected to look a lot different. Tourism in Douglas County last year saw one of the best seasons ever but the pandemic is expected to do the opposite for 2020….
DULUTH, Minn.– Mother’s Day is right around the corner and greenhouses are opening back up just in time. Lilac Hill Greenhouse is getting ready to open a pop-up store in the parking at Super One on West Arrowhead Road in Duluth. The soft opening is tomorrow. 200 hanging baskets will be available along with annuals, perennials and more. The manager…
DULUTH, Minn.– Construction on Woodland Avenue and Calvary Road is picking back up this week. It’s a two-year, $11.5 million joint project between St. Louis County and the City of Duluth. Crews will finish replacing concrete sidewalks and sod. Woodland Avenue will remain open during all of this but Calvary Road will be closed beginning May 11 from Woodland Avenue…
DULUTH, Minn.– With some people out of work because of the pandemic, a grocery store in Cloquet is working to help get food to people who need it. Around 30 employees at Goodwill in Duluth were given free groceries from B&B Market in Cloquet. 50 bags were donated filled with classic grocery items like bread, milk and eggs. Employees were…
Menards is now requiring all customers to wear masks or face coverings while shopping. According to the company’s website, if a person entering the store does not have one, they can purchase a mask there also. Children under the age of 16 along with pets are no longer allowed in any stores but service dogs are still welcome. The company…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– Coronavirus testing requirements are now loosened in Minnesota, making it easier for anyone with symptoms to get swabbed. And thanks to increased testing capacity in the state, healthcare providers in the Twin Ports are able to give more tests. In April, St. Luke’s turned its Miller Creek Clinic in Hermantown into a respiratory clinic to help fight Coronavirus….
DULUTH, Minn.– People are encouraged to wear masks in public during the pandemic. Now one local organization wants to save those masks for the future. The St. Louis County Historical Society is asking people to find things from this time they want to have saved. They are looking for items like masks, distance learning curriculums, and pictures of businesses using…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– One of the biggest days on the calendar is almost here for Wisconsin. The fishing season will open tomorrow and it couldn’t have come at a better time as people try to find ways to get outside. Fishing can be a great way to get outside and social distance during the pandemic. In Wisconsin, people are getting ready…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– A different type of parade went on today as a surprise for a retiree in Superior. David Quam spent the last 32 years as a logistics supervisor over at Praxair in Duluth. A couple dozen cars rolled down Hammond Avenue to congratulate him. Quam says he was surprised to see all the cars and was glad he could…
DULUTH, Minn.– Earlier today, teachers and staff from one Duluth Elementary School got together to try and reach out to their community during the Coronavirus pandemic. As schools will be without students for the rest of the school year, staff at Myers-Wilkins Elementary School found a way to say hi to their students. “Just show them that we’re coming together…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant in Superior has been offering drive-thrus for margaritas. They got permission from Superior City Hall as long as the alcohol is in a sealed bottle separate from the drink mix. Sizes come in 22 oz., 27 oz., and even one gallon sizes for big groups. The restaurant tells us they miss having customers in the…
DULUTH, Minn.– Essentia Health is adding serology testing to its lineup that can detect if a person has COVID-19 antibodies. The tests are sent to the Mayo Clinic Labs in Rochester for results as part of Governor Walz’s plan to ramp up testing capacity in the state. “I can envision a scenario where the impatient setting where they’re in the…
DULUTH, Minn.– Catalytic converters are a small part underneath a vehicle that helps filter its emissions. And they are being stolen from vehicles around the Twin Ports. “We’re hoping that they can catch these people and put a stop to it,” said Alvin Berg, Owner of Luxury Imports and Auto Sales in Hermantown. What makes the converters so valuable is…
DULUTH, Minn.– As people try and keep their homes clean during the pandemic, one Duluth business is seeing more customers calling them. Green Home Solutions in Duluth is using a fogging cleaning machine to deep clean homes and offices. The machine uses a dry fog of hospital level cleaner to sanitize a home or office. It’s more commonly used in…
DULUTH, Minn.– One apartment building in Duluth is upping its game for sanitizing units. Endi in Duluth is using an ozone generator to help sanitize units between tenants who are moving out and moving in. The ozone generator deodorizes, disinfects, and kills airborne particles in the room. Endi says they have used the air purifier before, but now use it’s…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– Summer events are being cancelled but some Duluth organizations are getting together to make a new event this summer. It’s called Lilac Lovefest and its being put on by the Lilac Hill Greenhouse in Hermantown, as well as Duluth Yoga, Visit Duluth and others. They want to prove that the Twin Ports has the longest lilac season in…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.– Earlier today, Itasca County confirmed four more cases of Coronavirus in the county pushing its total number of cases to six. County leaders held a news conference to give an update on the current situation in the area. County officials didn’t give any information on the two most recent cases. But they did say both cases from…
DULUTH, Minn.– As the weather warms up, the orange cones are coming back out of storage and lining the streets for construction season. Crews got to work in downtown Duluth on the two construction projects in the area. The city of Duluth has started phase three of the Superior Street Reconstruction Project. The city is currently working on a mile…
DULUTH, Minn.– St. Louis County now has a new helpline to answer all non-medical questions people are having during the Coronavirus pandemic. The phone number is 218-336-HELP (218-336-4357) and is live Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All calls will lead to a live person on the other end that can help answer questions about restaurants, stores, and other…
DULUTH, Minn.– Today couldn’t have been a better day for Enger Park Golf Course in Duluth to open back up after Governor Walz loosened restrictions last week. Golf courses around the state are opening back up and so did one of Duluth’s most popular courses. “I’m looking forward to playing on green, well, more or less green grass,” said golfer…
DULUTH, Minn.– Tomorrow, Governor Walz is launching a homemade mask drive in Minnesota and the Duluth Fire Department is jumping in to help. They will be collecting masks from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow at all fire stations in Duluth. All you need to do is drive up and drop them off in the bins they have outside the…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– The Hermantown robotics team has been using their time away from school to help out the best way they know how. With robotics. “We’re helping the community even though we’re stuck at home,” said robotics student Jonah Wright. The Hermantown Cyberhawks are making what they call earsavers. It’s a piece of plastic that people wearing masks can use…
DULUTH, Minn.– Today people around the world are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The Hartley Center in Duluth says they are trying to find ways to keep the community together during the pandemic. While their building may be shut down, they are encouraging people to get outside and enjoy all that nature has to offer. “With businesses closed,…
ST. PAUL, Minn.– Today was Minnesota’s deadliest day yet from Coronavirus with 19 deaths and 154 new infections. This afternoon Minnesota Governor Tim Walz held a news conference with health experts from around Minnesota with an important update on the next steps the state is taking to try to contain the virus. On the state’s deadliest day from Coronavirus, Governor…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– After almost a year of preparation, a stretch of trail in Superior is getting a new look. The city of Superior has begun planting trees and shrubs along a 4,000 foot section of the Osaugie Trail by Barker’s Island. And the city is ready to get to work. “It’s super exciting to be able to bring these plants…
DULUTH, Minn.– Millions of Americans across the country are going to their local food banks as paychecks are disappearing. Here in Duluth, one local organization is doing what they can to help out. Local Boy Scout troops are taking some of the leftover popcorn from their last sale and are donating it to CHUM in Duluth. Today the troops donated…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– As the fight against Coronavirus goes on, people are showing their appreciation for the healthcare and other essential workers. Leading some businesses to come together to try and say thank you. Two businesses in the Twin Ports are teaming up to reward workers who are on the front lines against Coronavirus. “It’s good to be the one that…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Minnesota DNR is adding restrictions to burning permits and asking people to lower the number of recreational fires. The combination of melting snow, low humidity, and lots of wind that comes with spring weather can lead to a fire. City of Duluth Fire Marshal Sally McComb says being smart with recreational fires means fewer chances for wildfires…
DULUTH, Minn.– A select group of businesses across Minnesota can now re-open and they are all eager to start back up again. “We couldn’t be more excited,” said Darrin Bell, General Manager of the Northland Country Club. Governor Walz announced Friday that the state is loosening restrictions on outdoor activities. Businesses like golf courses are now allowed to open back…
DULUTH, Minn.– The federal and state tax deadline has been pushed to July 15. But many people still have a lot of questions when it comes to their taxes this year. Community Action is a place in Duluth that offers tax help to people who need it. Even though they can’t meet in person, community action can still help you…
DULUTH, Minn.– Essentia Health and St. Luke’s are talking about the impacts of the Coronavirus in Duluth and what people in the area can prepare for what’s ahead. Both hospitals have been meeting with the governor and Minnesota Department of Health about testing and which healthcare facilities in Minnesota are able to test more people. Testing is now available on…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth NAACP held another mask give-away for people wanting to protect themselves from the Coronavirus. Volunteers were out at Memorial Park in West Duluth to hand out masks to anybody who wanted one. They even gave out free sanitizer and bubbles and coloring books for kids. This comes after the NAACP gave out more than 400 masks…
DULUTH, Minn.– As the summer months get closer, it’s time to start getting ready for road construction season. Crews will soon be working on the roads to improve infrastructure around the Northland. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is getting ready to hit the pavement as construction season gets underway. “We’re improving our infrastructure and providing construction jobs,” said Margie Nelson,…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– In Superior, one church has been working to help those who might be food insecure right now. Ruth House in Superior has been giving out free meals for the last couple of months. Food is donated by members of the community and served daily from 5:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m. They give out around 40 to 60 meals every night….
SUPERIOR, Wis.– The Superior Fire Department is investigating a duplex fire in the northern part of the city. It happened around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday on the 700 block of Weeks Avenue. Officials say the fire started in the rear wall and extended to the attic. Firefighters had to cut through the roof to put out the flames. Nobody was injured….
DULUTH, Minn.– Duluth’s Lakewalk has been a busy place lately with more and more bikers showing up to ride. As the weather warms up, a lot of people in the Northland are anxious to get out and ride their bikes. Biking can be a great way for people to get around, lower stress, and get some exercise. The Lakewalk has…
DULUTH, Minn.– A significantly reduced staff at the Great Lakes Aquarium is taking it one day at a time to keep the animals cared for and the facilities maintained. The aquarium was forced to furlough 46 employees after Governor Tim Walz closed all non-essential businesses in March. Right now 11 staff members are still reporting to work. The hope is…
DULUTH, Minn.– With their offices closed down, the Workforce Development staff for the city of Duluth has been transitioning to help the community virtually. Along with their website, they are adding staff to their phone lines to answer people’s questions about finding work and unemployment insurance. Online workshops and resume reviews are also available to help people find a job…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Lake Superior Railroad Museum in Duluth has been closed since March and is affecting the Northshore Railroad’s tourism plans for the summer. The railroad has canceled all train rides for the month of April. The line is staying busy though. They are considered essential because they help with train car storage. The north shore railroad says they…
