Coronavirus

Youth in Action Clothing Drive Launches at Proctor High School

With the cold weather here to stay, local youth are putting together a clothing drive for those in need.

PROCTOR, Minn. – With the cold weather here to stay, local youth are putting together a clothing drive for those in need. Youth in Action at Proctor High School has launched a clothing drive starting today through Wednesday excluding the weekends. Gently used or new donations are welcomed, and online donations are also appreciated. “I think it’s important because you…

5 COVID-19 Deaths Reported at Silver Bay Veterans Home

SILVER BAY, Minn.– Five residents from the Silver Bay Veterans Home have died due to COVID-19 in the last week. This comes as cases rise around the state and impact areas like Lake County that have avoided a rise in cases until now. The five deaths come after the veterans home suffered an outbreak last week that led to 38…

UMD Food Shelf Helps Students in Need

The UMD food shelf remains open during the pandemic.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD food shelf remains open during the pandemic. The food is available to any students there just as long as they bring their ID. Leadership from UMD says it’s been a tough year for everyone and they are glad to help out where they can. “Some students have lost their jobs or there’s just other environmental…

Thanksgiving Bundles Provided by Fond du Lac Community College

Fond du Lac Community College is changing up one of its holiday traditions because of the impacts of the pandemic.

CLOQUET, Minn. – Fond du Lac Community College is changing up one of its holiday traditions because of the impacts of the pandemic. This should have been the 27th annual Giving Thanks Feast, which would feed about 300 people in the community. However, with COVID-19, leaders at the college decided to change things up by putting together Thanksgiving bundles. Partnering…

DECC to Close Nearly All Activities Under Walz Order as Venue Faces Millions in Losses

DULUTH, Minn.– The DECC has slowly been trying to reopen with some traditional and non-traditional events as they try to recover from the $6 million hole caused by the pandemic. But as another round of restrictions loom, management says it will have a significant impact on the venue. Governor Walz’s new shutdowns on public events couldn’t have come at a…

Duluth School District Adds Bus Hubs for Meal Distribution Sites

The Duluth School District is adding additional bus hubs for meal distribution sites starting today.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School District is adding additional bus hubs for meal distribution sites starting today. District leadership says the bus hubs were added in order to reach out to as many people as possible in Duluth as people are struggling. Free bagged meals are made available during the weekdays when school is in-session to kids 18 and…

Superior Schools Move to Distance Learning

As COVID-19 cases continue to climb across the region, Superior School District will continue distance learning through the end of the year.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – As COVID-19 cases continue to climb across the region, Superior School District will continue distance learning through the end of the year. Amy Starzeki, the district administrator for Superior School District, says that prior to moving to a full virtual model that was able to track the number of students and staff who tested positive but now…

Local Businesses React to New Restrictions on Gyms and Sporting Events

Minnesota gyms and fitness centers are about to close for the next month to comply with the governor’s order and youth sporting events are also being paused.

DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota gyms and fitness centers are about to close for the next month to comply with the governor’s order and youth sporting events are also being paused. At Play it Again Sports in Duluth, 80% of sales during the winter usually comes from hockey equipment but with youth and adult sports being dialed back, the business is…

Resources for Unemployment: Duluth Workforce Development Gives Opportunities to Job Seekers

As times are uncertain and people may be struggling in their current job or looking for a new one, staff at Duluth’s Workforce Development say they can help with things like signing up for unemployment. But if you are in need of a job, you might be in luck.

DULUTH, Minn. – As times are uncertain and people may be struggling in their current job or looking for a new one, staff at Duluth’s Workforce Development say they can help with things like signing up for unemployment. But if you are in need of a job, you might be in luck. Workforce says there are still quite a few…

COVID Ref Campaign Launches In St. Louis County

St. Louis County has launched a unique public health outreach campaign focusing on COVID protocols that need to be taken throughout the area.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – St. Louis County has launched a unique public health outreach campaign focusing on COVID protocols that need to be taken throughout the area. With the help of CARES Act funding, local actors and humor, Duluth agency Creative Arcade came up with the concept of COVID Ref, where football penalty metaphors are implemented for things like improper…

Winter Camping Begins in the Northland

Winter camping may become more popular this year as Northlanders look for safer ways to enjoy the outdoors.

DULUTH, Minn. – Winter camping may become more popular this year as Northlanders look for safer ways to enjoy the outdoors. One expert we spoke to says you should always test your equipment in the backyard before heading out to make sure it’s all working properly. They also say to have a lot of calorie-rich foods that won’t freeze and…

$16 Million Redevelopment Project Coming to Duluth

A $16 million redevelopment project is coming to Duluth at the UnitedHealthcare Building on Rice Lake Road.

DULUTH, Minn. – A $16 million redevelopment project is coming to Duluth at the UnitedHealthcare Building on Rice Lake Road. The developer, Titanium Partners, wants to turn the facility into a multi-use entity. It has been the home of UnitedHealthcare for the last 20 years, and now it will not only house that group and its 600 employees on the…

Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens in Hermantown

A new medical cannabis dispensary has opened in Hermantown.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A new medical cannabis dispensary has opened in Hermantown. This is the first location to sell medical cannabis in the Duluth area. The products made by Green Goods are targeting those who struggle with chronic pain and many other medical illnesses. Officials say they hope to replace the use of opioids for those particular struggles. “The number…

Officials Encourage People to Enjoy Outdoor Trails on National Take a Hike Day

Today is National Take a Hike Day and city officials are encouraging locals to go out and enjoy the outdoors to celebrate the special day.

DULUTH, Minn. – Today is National Take a Hike Day and city officials are encouraging locals to go out and enjoy the outdoors to celebrate the special day. Duluth is currently going through a freeze-thaw cycle so it’s important to keep off of natural surface trails when they are wet and muddy. However, there are other trails that are available,…

Shipping Season Impacted by COVID, October is Great for Tonnage

It’s been a wild ride for the shipping industry in the Twin Ports as the pandemic continues to impact that business.

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been a wild ride for the shipping industry in the Twin Ports as the pandemic continues to impact that business. While this year has been a tough season because of COVID, October had some of the best numbers the Port Authority has seen this season in terms of total tonnage. Some highlights from this season have…

Congressional Delegation Urges Air Force to Maintain C-130 Fleet

A group of bipartisan Minnesota legislators is encouraging the Air Force to keep the current size of their C-130 air fleet.

DULUTH, Minn. – A group of bipartisan Minnesota legislators is encouraging the Air Force to keep the current size of their C-130 air fleet. The Air Force had proposed to reduce the fleet from 300 to 287 for fiscal year 2021 with the cuts coming from the Air National Guard. The group says the smaller size of the fleet could…

Superior Street Reconstruction Project Continues

With the construction season wrapping up, Superior Street reopened to the public today but now the project will continue next year after being expected to be completed in 2020.

DULUTH, Minn. – With the construction season wrapping up, Superior Street reopened to the public today but now the project will continue next year after being expected to be completed in 2020. Businesses are breathing a sigh of relief along portions of Superior Street as it has reopened but the finishing touches of the project are not expected to be…

Red Curtain Days Usher in the Holiday Spirit

The holidays bring in local traditions throughout the Northland and this year is no different.

DULUTH, Minn. – The holidays bring in local traditions throughout the Northland and this year is no different. Red curtains will be going up in 17 business storefronts in Duluth’s downtown waterfront today for the Storefront Window Display & Lighting Contest hosted by the Greater Downtown Council. The businesses will have red curtains hanging throughout the week, building up anticipation…

Delivery Options Available for Elderly and Vulnerable

With the pandemic, elderly and vulnerable populations are in need of extra care, and grocery stores are stepping in to help.

DULUTH, Minn. – With the pandemic, elderly and vulnerable populations are in need of extra care, and grocery stores are stepping in to help. Whole Foods Co-op at both the Denfeld and Hillside locations are providing delivery and curbside pickup options for those who are not comfortable stepping in the stores. Management says the number of people partaking in these…