News – Latest News

College of St. Scholastica Implements New Protocols

Colleges have been back in session for about a month and as the pandemic continues, one of them is changing some of its protocols after seeing an uptick in coronavirus cases.

DULUTH, Minn. – Colleges have been back in session for about a month and as the pandemic continues, one of them is changing some of its protocols after seeing an uptick in coronavirus cases. Changes have begun at the College of St. Scholastica after the school saw a rise in COVID cases. Right now, the college makes decisions based on…

Principal’s Week Highlights Leaders of Local Schools

As the school year continues, educators are being confronted with issues they've never seen before due to the pandemic, and this week, it is Principal's Week all throughout Minnesota where the state celebrates the leaders of these schools who are helping adapt to those changes.

DULUTH, Minn. – As the school year continues, educators are being confronted with issues they’ve never seen before due to the pandemic, and this week, it is principal’s week all throughout Minnesota where the state celebrates the leaders of these schools who are helping adapt to those changes. Whether it be communicating with staff and families or navigating changes in…

Gov. Evers Activates Additional Hospital Space as Hospitalizations Rise

MADISON, Wis.– Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has activated a field hospital at the state fairgrounds. This is expected to be opened within the next week, this creates room for an additional 530 patients. Right now more than 800 patients are hospitalized, compared to last month’s total of 283. There’s also been a 27 percent increase in patients admitted to the…

Gov. Walz Hosts COVID Roundtable with St. Louis County Public Health Official

ST. PAUL, Minn.– Governor waltz held a roundtable in St. Paul today, bringing local officials together to talk about the state’s fight against COVID-19. That conversation included one health expert from St. Louis County. St. Louis County Public Health Division Director Amy Westbrook was down in St. Paul Wednesday afternoon to meet with Governor Tim Walz for a roundtable discussion…

Locals Celebrate National Roller Skating Month

October is National Roller Skating month and local rinks are giving visitors some good deals.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – October is National Roller Skating month and local rinks are giving visitors some good deals. During the month, World of Wheels in Superior is doing free admission for Wednesdays from 5 to 7:15 p.m. for all ages. Rink leadership says that it has been quite slow, running about a quarter of regular business. “We’ve done the same…

Pandemic Changes Typical School Picture Day

With the pandemic, many things have changed, including how school pictures are done.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – With the pandemic, many things have changed, including how school pictures are done. Picture day can be an exciting time for students, but this year things look quite a bit different due to the pandemic. This week, Superior Middle School is splitting students up for pictures into three different groups including two groups taking part in a…