MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin will open scores of additional COVID-19 testing sites to help deal with the state’s surge in coronavirus cases. Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday that the state’s health department will open 71 more community testing sites and operate them through Dec. 10 using federal coronavirus relief dollars. Wisconsin National Guard troops will staff the sites and…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 142,311 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 32 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,419 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,770,450 tests have been completed to date. There are 124,379 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 9,991 patients have required hospitalization…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – No need to have Santa deliver toys this year. The Salvation Army branch in Superior is bringing in toys for those in need during this holiday season. Those interested in signing up or dropping off an item can stop by their store between November 2nd and December 3rd. The captain of the Superior location tells us that…
DULUTH, Minn. – A local bookstore is participating in a nationwide campaign to encourage people to buy local. The Don’t box out bookstores campaign was organized by America’s bookseller’s association, working with independent bookstores across the country to bring attention to how large corporations are monopolizing the book business. Managers at Zenith bookstore say it’s important to invest, especially in…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY – Issues like mental health, youth substance abuse and food insecurity are persisting in the Northland. Now St. Louis County is stepping up by providing more than $350,000 to five organizations that can help. The funds will be distributed throughout the county, including $90,000 to the Stone Soup Partnership and $62,000 to Recovery Alliance Duluth. The Stone…
(AP) – No. 9 Wisconsin has canceled its game at Nebraska on Saturday and paused all team activities for at least seven days after a dozen people within the program including coach Paul Chryst tested positive for COVID-19. School officials said Wednesday that athletic director Barry Alvarez and Chancellor Rebecca Blank made the decision in consultation with Big Ten officials….
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 139,444 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 19 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,387 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,739,997 tests have been completed to date. There are 123,529 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 9,855 patients have required hospitalization…
DULUTH, Minn. – Neighborhood Youth Services is putting together a free COVID friendly “Trunk-or-Treating” event this Halloween for kids throughout Duluth. More than 30 businesses and organizations are sponsoring the event and will pop their trunks in the Lake City parking lot in Canal Park on Saturday from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. The trunks will be full of candy,…
WISCONSIN – With the election day just around the corner, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is making sure that voters are counted without interference. Election officials want to reassure voters that the vote count process is done in a fair and orderly manner. Things like voter intimidation are a crime and anyone who attempts to or threatens the use of…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – After months of conversation, the BNSF railway will resume payments to those in the Allouez community to help clean up the accumulating taconite dust. Homeowners had previously been getting a yearly check to help clean the dust off of their homes that came from the nearby taconite facility but the process was unexpectedly upended. However, the company…
(Steve Apps/Wisconsin State Journal via AP, File) MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers is pleading with Wisconsin residents to voluntarily stay home and limit their interactions amid new statewide daily records for confirmed coronavirus infections and deaths. State health officials reported 5,262 cases on Tuesday. They also reported that the virus was a factor in 64 additional deaths, another…
(FOX 9) – The state of Wisconsin shattered its records for both new COVID-19 cases and new COVID-19 deaths Tuesday. According to new state data from the Department of Health Services, 5,262 new COVID-19 cases were reported Tuesday. It was the first time the state has reported more than 5,000 new cases in a single day and beat the previous record from…
BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. – On Tuesday, the Bayfield County Health Department announced a second death of a county resident due to COVID-19. As of Tuesday afternoon, Bayfield county reported 225 confirmed cases of covid an increase of 4 cases from the day before. “We are saddened by the loss of one of our community members and our prayers are with…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 137,536 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 15 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,368 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,724,320 tests have been completed to date. There are 122,100 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 9,729 patients have required hospitalization…
DULUTH, Minn. – This is the first time the library has been open since March, letting people into the building to access the internet. The computer center allows for 10 people at the center at one time in order to give people their distance and to make it as safe as possible for those in the community. “Getting access to…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin health officials reported Monday that more than 200,000 people have contracted the coronavirus since the pandemic began in March, a disturbing milestone as the virus continues to surge unabated across the state. The Department of Health Services reported 2,883, newly confirmed cases on Monday. While that’s the lowest daily tally since Oct. 11, it still…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 135,372 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 4 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,353 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,710,177 tests have been completed to date. There are 120,421 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 9,588 patients have required hospitalization…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence plans to maintain an aggressive campaign schedule this week despite an apparent outbreak of the coronavirus among his senior aides, the White House says. Pence’s chief of staff, Marc Short, and “a couple of key staff surrounding the vice president” have tested positive for the virus, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows…
Kids’ crafts are in high demand as young ones are stuck inside because of the pandemic. The Duluth Studio Market on North 45th Avenue East is providing fun crafting activities for children to take part in and is seeing an uptick for businesses for things like embroidery, beading and making charms. “I just know for myself and having two kids,…
Zenith Auto Glass in Duluth is accepting donations through the end of the month, whether it be coats, hats, or boots in exchange for a free glass chip repair. All it takes is one donation of clothing to get the free service. Management says it’s important to help out the community in this capacity, especially as the weather gets colder….
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The coronavirus cases continue to climb in Douglas County as that region is at more than 700 cases and now the National Guard has been called into town to help with their testing efforts. Testing is limited in Douglas County and most people in the area have to go to Duluth to do testing at one of…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials reported 1,721 new cases of the coronavirus and 13 deaths on Friday as the state is swept along in a surge of cases across the Upper Midwest and Plains. Friday’s tally brought the state’s totals since the pandemic began to 129,863 cases and 2,314 deaths. The updated numbers mark two straight weeks of more…
DULUTH, Minn. – On Thursday, Duluth Superintendent John Magas announced his decision to keep athletics and activities open while continuing to keep an eye on the safety of students. This week St. Louis County reported a Duluth COVID-19 case rate of 32.7. A slight decrease from the previously reported 35.2. Last week, the district stated that it would consider pausing…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 129,863 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 13 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,314 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,614,124 tests have been completed to date. There are 114,679 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 9,338 patients have required hospitalization…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota is suing the state, alleging prison officials have not taken adequate precautions to protect inmates from COVID-19. The ACLU-MN filed a petition Thursday asking a court to force the state to keep people in custody safe. The Department of Corrections said it was reviewing the lawsuit. “We acknowledge the health…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Boat and RV Show will not be taking place at the DECC next year. The show usually brings in crowds of thousands of people to the DECC. Organizers at Shamrock Productions say that the majority of the feedback received from vendors has been positive about the cancellation and they look forward to coming back in 2022….
DULUTH, Minn. – An apartment building in downtown Duluth will be shutting down because of its broken heating system, and tonight, we are learning management gave residents only a little over a week’s notice before telling them to leave the apartment building. The order from management at St. Regis Apartments in downtown Duluth is for its ten families to leave…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 128,152 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 20 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,301 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,587,268 tests have been completed to date. There are 113,976 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 9,226 patients have required hospitalization…
DULUTH, Minn. – After sending a plan to the administration and getting permission from the school board, students at Duluth East are putting on a show that is both physically distanced and timely with Halloween closely approaching. The play is called “The Drowning Girls,” which is a ghost story filled with bathtubs and a murderous husband. Performers won’t be wearing…
DULUTH, Minn. – A celebration was held in Duluth today for the rotary club for all the progress made in the fight against polio. For the past 32 years, Rotary International has raised $2.1 billion to help fund research and provide polio vaccinations. Rotary members tell us they are proud to be a part of such an important cause. “It’s…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin recorded its highest one-day total of new COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday and the first patient was admitted to a field hospital near Milwaukee that opened last week to help hospitals coping with the influx of patients. The surge that began in early September showed no signs of slowing with 48 new deaths reported Wednesday and…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 126,591 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 35 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,281 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,560,520 tests have been completed to date. There are 113,158 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 9,147 patients have required hospitalization…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Salvation Army says 20 of its staff members from Minnesota and North Dakota tested positive for the coronavirus after 62 people attended a recent conference in northern Minnesota. “Despite adherence to the health guidance, we fully acknowledge that COVID-19 is formidable and highly contagious,” Salvation Army spokesman Dan Furry said in a statement Tuesday, the Star Tribune…
DULUTH, Minn. – With winter coming up and the holidays fast approaching, some people are getting out and taking the chance to book their vacations. Because the crowds are so low at the moment, experts at local travel agencies say it’s a great time to go on your bucket list adventure. Prices are likewise low during this time for things…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – It’s been kind of an odd year when it comes to the real estate market, especially with the changing conditions resulting from COVID. However, the market did reach new records this past September. When COVID made its presence known, uncertainties began coming forward for the real estate market and whether people were willing to risk buying a…
(FOX 9) – Minnesota health officials reported 1,120 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday and seven more deaths from the disease. Minnesota has now seen a total of 125,531 COVID-19 cases and 2,246 deaths since the onset of the pandemic, according to the latest state Department of Health data. The 1,120 newly reported cases were out of 13,903 completed tests in a 24-hour…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 125,531 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 7 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,246 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,543,648 tests have been completed to date. There are 111,634 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 9,042 patients have required hospitalization…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has restarted its daily COVID-19 update dashboard after a weekend upgrade and reported nearly triple its normal number of negative tests as it caught up. The 42,131 total tests reflected in its Monday update surpassed the previous one-day high of 18,682 results recorded 11 days earlier, WMTV-TV reported. That number…
DULUTH, Minn. – Fire officials want you to make sure you’re heating your home in a safe manner. With temperatures dropping and snow flying, wood stoves, space heaters and fire places are being used on a regular basis to keep residents warm. Fire officials say that residents shouldn’t neglect staying safe during the colder months. Some things that they say…
DULUTH, Minn. – Local hardware stores are experiencing an increase in foot traffic due to the colder temperatures. While fall weather should be selling more rakes, the recent first snowfall is bringing customers into stores like Marshall Hardware to buy things like snow shovels. Owners say they’re fully stocked with a variety of shovels and are ready to serve customers….
PROCTOR, Minn. – With schools across the Northland implementing distance and hybrid learning options, frustration has boiled up from students and administrators. One group of students came together to march for more in-person learning and local administrators responded to their cause. Middle and high school students of Proctor Public Schools came together to let their voices be heard. They hope…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,632 new cases of the coronavirus and five deaths on Monday after climbing over 2,000 daily cases on one day last week. The newly-reported numbers raised the statewide totals to 124,439 cases and 2,239 deaths since the pandemic began in March. Minnesota’s death count is the 24th highest in the country…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 124,439 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 5 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,239 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,531,998 tests have been completed to date. There are 109,963 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 8,916 patients have required hospitalization…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A Wisconsin judge has reimposed an order from Gov. Tony Evers’ administration limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants, and other indoor places to 25% of capacity. The capacity limits order was issued Oct. 6 in the face of surging coronavirus cases in Wisconsin. But a judge blocked the order on Oct….
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — More people are flocking to Wisconsin state parks amid the coronavirus pandemic. WMTV-TV reports that state parks officials report a 12% increase in both visitation and camping. The Department of Natural Resources said it pulled in more than $15 million from vehicle admission fees and trail passes from January through August. That’s a 21% increase from the…
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the Miller Hill Mall hosted craft vendors and small businesses to support buying local. A variety of shops had booths up, including one local pop-up boutique that sells apparel for both women and kids. The owner says events like these are important to promote her store to the local community, which is especially important as…
DULUTH, Minn. – COVID has people out and about, getting them to do more outdoor activities when compared to years past. As we approach winter, some are excited to see snow on the ground. With the recent first snow dusting the ground, and winter being just around the corner, Duluthians have cold weather activities on their minds to avoid cabin…
DULUTH, Minn. – Today, a Duluth business, an animal rescue service and ol’ Kris Kringle himself partnered to help get pets in the holiday spirit to raise money for pet rescue. Northern Lakes Rescue out of Pequot Lakes and Deluxe Insurance Group hosted pictures with Santa. A professional Duluth photographer was on hand and pictures were $20 apiece. $10 of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Today, a Northland group supporting the police organized a car parade for area law enforcement. The group Support Our Law Enforcement, also known as SOLE, gathered about 10 Northland drivers to drive their cars in a parade-line in front of both the Duluth and Hermantown police departments. Organizers say it’s about voicing their gratitude to police, especially…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Ruth Bader Ginsberg passed away at the age of 87 one month ago, and at a celebration at the Cedar Lounge in Superior Saturday, she was recognized for all she accomplished during the entirety of her life. The event opened with a short biography of Ginsberg’s accomplishments and a call to continue her work for equality and…
