DULUTH, Minn. – The Great Lakes Aquarium is having a special discount for families during this winter season. It’s called Wonder Wednesdays and visitors from age 3 to adult get admission for 6 dollars down from 15 bucks. Children under three are always free. Management at the aquarium hopes that this will be a time where families don’t have to…
DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s ROTC is currently on watch at the school’s American flag starting at midnight Wednesday and continuing on until midnight Thursday in honor of Veterans Day. Cadets say it gives them a time to reflect on how to become a better leader for their program, thinking about the sacrifices made by veterans in the past. “Being able…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s Best Bread offered a special thank-you to veterans in the community. On Wednesday, any veteran could pick a treat of their choice in honor of their sacrifice. The owner of the bakery says his father served nearly 35 years in the military. He also says life can through curve balls, but its important to remember those…
SILVER BAY, Minn. – While veterans across America are being celebrated for their service on Veterans Day, others are now fighting a battle on the homefront, COVID-19. The Silver Bay Veterans Home currently has 22 residents and staff COVID-19 positive. The facility has 83 residents in total. “We really continue to honor and celebrate those that we are caring for,”…
DULUTH, Minn. – 45 years ago this week, the Edmund Fitzgerald left the Duluth-Superior Port before sinking to the bottom of Lake Superior killing all 29 crew members on board. Monday marked the anniversary of the sinking and people gathered virtually at Split Rock Lighthouse to reflect and honor the lives lost. The Fitzgerald sank in the far southeast corner…
DULUTH, Minn.– Cases in Minnesota continue to rise. With thanksgiving just around the corner, this year’s travel plans might look a bit different. The Duluth International Airport has been putting up health guidelines since March to keep people safe during the pandemic. As thanksgiving gets closer the TSA is making sure those who are going to travel will do it…
DULUTH, Minn.– All of the snow that fell Tuesday is helping Spirit Mountain get one step closer to opening up for the season. Staff at Spirit Mountain say crews are on stand-by, along with over 20 snow guns around the hill. They will work on each run one at a time, to get a 3-4 foot base of snow. Management…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is turning back the dial to help slow the pace of rising covid-19 cases in the state. These new restrictions will put additional limitations on bars and restaurants starting Friday. Both indoor and outdoor private social gatherings will also be capped at ten people at that point. The number of guests allowed at…
DULUTH, Minn. – Community members came together at the Veteran’s Memorial Park… to pay homage to those who served on the front lines to fight for this country, on Wednesday. A few dozen people gathered in the park that was blanketed with fresh snow to salute and celebrate the veterans in the community. The honor guard performed to pay tribute…
DULUTH, Minn. – As the holidays are fast approaching, many local organizations have started programs with the aim of giving back to the community. Safe Haven in Duluth, which serves as a shelter for abuse victims, has a wish list to provide gifts and things for their guests. This year, Safe Haven is looking for gift cards from major retailers…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Veterans Day ceremony looked a little bit different this year in Superior due to the pandemic, but that didn’t stop Northlanders from honoring those who have served. Handfuls of vets gathered at the flagpole at the Bong Center as they were asked to wear masks and practice social distancing for a remembrance ceremony, commemorating veterans and…
GLIDDEN, Wis. – According to the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, charges have been filed against a 55-year-old Glidden man for multiple counts of forgery and theft from the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion posts in Glidden. Authorities say Michael Schwilk was arrested on October 14 for seven counts of felony theft, 10 counts of felony forgery, and four…
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — Mayo Clinic Health System says its hospitals in the northwest region of Wisconsin are full to capacity. System officials say 100% of their beds are full at hospitals in the region, which encompasses Barron, Bloomer, Eau Claire, Osseo, and Menomonie. Eighty-three patients have COVID-19, WQOW-TV reported. “The public urgently needs to treat COVID-19 as the health…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – One man is recovering at a local hospital following an altercation between two men that resulted in one of the men being stabbed multiple times, according to police. Officers were called to a private residence around 10 p.m. Tuesday on the 1900 block of Broadway. When police arrived at the scene they found a man with multiple…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have given up on trying to host larger crowds and said Wednesday that the team will close the remaining home games to fans, as the state blew past its record for new deaths in a day. The Vikings said in a statement that while players, coaches, and staff have missed the energy and passion…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 194,570 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 56 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,754 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 3,179,872 tests have been completed to date. There are 157,164 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 12,151 patients have required hospitalization…
DULUTH, Minn. – Nominations for this year’s Best Christmas Ever are coming to a close. Northlanders have until Sunday, Nov. 15 to nominate a family in need this holiday season. Don Liimatainen, founder of Best Christmas Ever, says the organization plans to surpass its goal of helping more than 150 families this year. Each year from Sept. 1 – Nov….
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials will report a record of 56 new deaths from COVID-19 when they release updated figures Wednesday, Gov. Tim Walz said. Walz told Minnesota Public Radio the daily report will also show positivity rates above 20%, an important measure of how fast the disease is spreading. The 7-day rolling average of the positivity rate in Minnesota has…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – After nearly 10 years of taking the hard road in many cases, the road is now a lot smoother looking ahead for the Lake County Sheriff’s Department. The law enforcement team recently welcomed a new four-legged enforcer, K9 Arrow. “He’s kind of — the best way to describe it is a very active kid,” said Deputy…
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NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. has hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first 10 days of November. Newly confirmed infections in the U.S. were running at all-time highs of well over 100,000 per day, pushing the total to more than 10 million and eclipsing 1 million since Halloween….
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A November storm has dumped as much as 10 inches of snow in Minnesota and whipped up damaging winds in Wisconsin where tens of thousands were left without power. The Minnesota State Patrol handled hundreds of crashes and spinouts as snow piled up late Tuesday. Between 4:30 and 9:30 p.m., troopers responded to 176 crashes, 156 vehicles…
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz turned the dial back Tuesday, with new COVID-19 restrictions on social gatherings and bars and restaurants in particular. Some local bar owners and staff throughout Duluth spoke out. Gov. Walz says these rules are because 71% of COVID cases from June to November were spread through private social gatherings, weddings, funerals, and bars. In…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Police Department is also dealing with COVID-19 exposures within its department of 65 officers and staff. To date, six officers have tested positive since March and only one officer is in quarantine awaiting test results. Assistant Chief John Kiel told FOX 21 most officers have a take-home vehicle and are encouraged to spend as little time…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is switching to a COVID-19 emergency patrol schedule to allow for a built-in quarantine period. Officers will now work five-day, 12-hour shifts with 10 days off. Investigative staff will be on rotating shifts to serve as back-up for patrol. As of Tuesday night, 27 employees were in quarantine for being exposed to the…
MADISON, Wis. – The state of Wisconsin has seen more than 25,000 new virus cases just since Friday and Tuesday, Governor Evers pleaded with citizens to take proper precautions. In a primetime address, Governor Evers called for unity and working together in response to the pandemic. Wednesday, Wisconsin reported more than 7,000 cases and 66 deaths. Gov. Evers announced an…
CLOQUET, Minn. – The city of Cloquet announced its COVID positivity rate has reached greater than 5 percent. Meanwhile, an election judge at Ward 1 voting location at Journey Church has tested positive for COVID-19. All election workers have been contacted, but if anyone who voted there starts showing symptoms they should call their doctor. A doctor at Cloquet’s Community…
DULUTH, Minn. – Every year, the American Red Cross hosts a Veteran’s Day blood drive. On Tuesday, the organization kicked off the two-day event taking place at Amsoil Arena in Duluth. the American Red Cross is partnering with the umd athletics department and Affinity Credit Union to host the event. Traditionally as winter gets closer, the group usually sees a…
DULUTH, Minn. – On the 45th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the gales of November Fundraiser will still be happening this week but virtually. The event is the biggest fundraiser for the Lake Superior Maine Museum Association and this year, through November 14th, the association will be presenting maritime history and stories from around the country online….
SUPERIOR, Wis. – If you’ve been thinking about welcoming a new furry friend into your home, this month might be the perfect time to do it. November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month. The national month observation is dedicated to helping older pets find their forever homes. Senior animals are typically looked over because many are facing health challenges. A…
ST. Paul, Minn. – The message was clear from Governor Tim Walz on Tuesday, Minnesota is in the midst of a significant surge and measures need to be taken to not further overwhelm hospitals, schools, and workplaces. “Making some of these smart choices will make a difference it will save people’s lives it will keep people out of the hospital…
DULUTH, Minn. – A flu shot could potentially serve a stronger purpose this year other than just shielding you from the influenza virus. Researchers are now looking into the possibility of the flu shot also helping protect some people from catching severe cases of COVID-19. The likelihood of the Influenza vaccination providing protection against COVID-19 shows promise, but knowing for…
DULUTH, Minn. -As the temperatures dip, a new warming center is set to open in Duluth at the Tri Towers Rainbow Center and now more paid staffing is needed at the site. There was an 18% increase in unsheltered homelessness in St. Louis County between 2019 and 2020. To help combat this, partners like CHUM, the City of Duluth, and…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Hermantown schools join a growing list of districts switching to a distance learning model as they continue to battle COVID-19 outbreaks. Beginning next Monday, the district’s students in grades 5 to 12 will switch to a distance learning model while other students will remain hybrid. At the end of the day yesterday, there were 20 staff members…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Public Schools will be shifting to a full distance learning model and pausing in-person athletics and activities through December 13 starting next week. On Tuesday, the announcement was made that due to increasing COVID rates in the area elementary students will begin distance learning starting next Thursday. The district’s middle and high schools are already in…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota bars and restaurants must stop serving at 10 p.m. and attendance at weddings, funeral and social gatherings will be limited under new restrictions Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday to try to slow the accelerating spread of the coronavirus. Sounding the most ominous tones he has used in months, Walz warned in a statewide address that Minnesota…
CLOQUET, Minn. – The mother of the child killed in a single-vehicle crash in Cloquet Sunday afternoon told police she had been drinking and looking at the GPS on her cellphone prior to the crash that killed her son and injured her 5-year-old daughter. According to police, Misty Louise Mattinas, 26, of Onamia, Minnesota has been charged with criminal vehicular…
(City of Hermantown) HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The Hermantown Governmental Services Building has closed to the public due to increasing cases of COVID-19 in the area as well as an increase in the number of members of City staff and the Hermantown Police Department exposed to the virus. The Hermantown Governmental Services Building houses City Hall, the Hermantown Police Department, and…
(courtesy: WI Dept of Health Services via AP) MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers plans to livestream an address on COVID-19 in Wisconsin Tuesday evening as the state set new daily records for infections and deaths. The address, to be streamed on the governor’s Facebook and YouTube pages at 6:05 p.m., comes as the disease continues to surge across…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 189,681 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 23 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,698 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 3,179,872 tests have been completed to date. There are 153,347 patients who no longer require isolation. So far, 11,933 patients have required hospitalization…
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HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A former Hermantown Middle School teacher charged with fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct for having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old high school student last year has been sentenced. Madeleine Schmaltz, 30, received sentencing of three years of supervised probation after pleading guilty to the felony charge in September. According to the criminal complaint, a mandated reporter contacted…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will announce significant new COVID-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants, weddings and funerals, and private gatherings Tuesday, according to sources. The new restrictions come as Minnesota is experiencing an explosion of COVID-19 across the state, with daily case counts, hospitalizations, and deaths at their highest point since the onset of the pandemic….
SUPERIOR, Wis. – On Wednesday, Nov. 11, the Northland will honor our nation’s veterans despite COVID-19 concerns. A special flag remembrance ceremony kicking off Veterans Day in the Twin Ports will take place at 11:00 a.m. at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center. The event is in collaboration with American Legion Post 435. The ceremony will be held outside…
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NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s largest beauty chain has a deal to place shops in more than 100 Target stores by mid-2021. Ulta Beauty and Target said Tuesday that the shops will be located next to Target’s existing beauty sections. The financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. The partnership comes as the coronavirus pandemic has upended shopping habits….
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota and the Minneapolis St. Paul Air Reserve Base in Minnesota are among nine U.S. Air Force bases in the world that have been categorized as a “red” installation due to the rise of active COVID-19 cases in areas surrounding the bases. The red categorization means any civilian or…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Monday the Duluth City Council unanimously passed two resolutions involving federal funding for a multi-year warming shelter and hygiene facility, and DEDA funding in case a court asks the city to work on the run-down Kozy Bar and Apartments Building. All councilors approved a resolution from Councilors Roz Randorf and Vice President Renee Van Nett calling for…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Damiano Center in Duluth has reopened its Free Store for those in need after closing for a period of time during the pandemic. The store provides a variety of donated items for anyone in need to take. As a safety precaution, only two people are allowed in the store at a time. Also, each person is…
