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St. Louis County Distributes Almost $3 Million in Federal CARES Act Funding

St. Louis County recently distributed almost $3 million worth of federal CARES Act dollars to more than 50 community organizations. This funding is in addition to around $8 million given to area schools and small businesses.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – St. Louis County recently distributed almost $3 million worth of federal CARES Act dollars to more than 50 community organizations. This funding is in addition to around $8 million given to area schools and small businesses. The St. Louis County CARES Act community assistance funds are targeting those who are disproportionately hit by the COVID-19 pandemic….

Governor Walz Raises Concerns Over Rising COVID-19 Cases in Care Facilities

DULUTH, Minn.– As COVID-19 cases continue to climb in Minnesota, the increase is starting to impact people living in group homes and assisted living facilities. Governor Walz has spent all week emphasizing the need to follow social distancing and health department guidelines. And now he says that need is even greater as the raging pandemic is crippling the most vulnerable…

Truckers for Tots Donates Thousands of Dollars Worth of Toys to Northland Kids

A major toy donation was made today for kids in the Northland.

DULUTH, Minn. – A major toy donation was made today for kids in the Northland. The group Truckers for Tots, headed by Mid-state Truck Service with other area businesses, stopped by the Duluth Salvation Army to donate thousands of dollars worth of toys, making sure area children have the Christmas they deserve. This is the first year the company has…

Cold Plasma Generators Combatting COVID-19 Installed at Assisted Living Facilities

Several assisted living facilities in the area are now incorporating a disinfecting tool to help keep their residents healthy during the pandemic.

DULUTH, Minn. – Several assisted living facilities in the area are now incorporating disinfecting technology to help keep their residents healthy during the pandemic. At both Keystone Bluffs in Duluth and Diamond Willow, which has multiple locations in the area, cold plasma generators have been installed in the HVAC systems, which provides an electric field filled with highly-charged ions. The…

Essentia, St. Luke’s Share Plans for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

The nation continues to draw closer to the distribution of a vaccine to fight off COVID-19 and now local hospitals are preparing for how they will deliver it to Northlanders.

DULUTH, Minn. – The nation continues to draw closer to the distribution of a vaccine to fight off COVID-19 and now local hospitals are preparing for how they will deliver it to Northlanders. Both Essentia Health and St. Luke’s are preparing to make sure the vaccine is distributed and stored both safely and effectively. Essentia Health has been working closely…

COVID-19 Outbreak Leads to More Deaths at Superior Rehab Facility

SUPERIOR, Wis.– The number of deaths from COVID-19 in Douglas County is now in the double digits. Now, additional deaths are coming from the Superior Rehabilitation Center in the wake of a virus outbreak at the facility. The center has confirmed that 16 residents that tested positive for COVID-19 have died. So far Douglas County health officials have confirmed that…

Legislators Working to Make Sure Vaccine Is Properly Distributed and Stored Locally

With the news of a COVID-19 vaccine, legislators are working to make sure that distribution and storage for the vaccine are being prepared, even in places like the Northland.

NORTHLAND – With the news of a COVID-19 vaccine, legislators are working to make sure that distribution and storage for the vaccine are being prepared, even in places like the Northland. Senator Amy Klobuchar says that once the vaccine is available, it will first go to healthcare workers, those in assisted living facilities, seniors, and people on the front lines….