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Gov. Evers Announces New Wisconsin Small Business Grant

Grants will be $2,500 each and can cover expenses such as wages and rent, as well as health and safety improvements.

MADISON, Wis. – Governor Tony Evers announced $75 million in assistance for small businesses largely funded by the CARES act. Grants will be $2,500 each and can cover expenses such as wages and rent, as well as health and safety improvements. He is calling this the “We’re All In” initiative. Small businesses will qualify if they have 20 or fewer…

Superior Gyms Increase Cleaning Procedures During Re-Opening

Doc's Gym opened on Friday while Anytime Fitness opened on Monday morning, and both gyms are doing everything they can to keep their members safe and active.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – “Lots of smiling faces today, everyone’s super excited for this,” regional manager of Anytime Fitness Lewie Welch said. When business owners found out that they could immediately open their businesses last week in Wisconsin, gyms in Superior quickly got to work. “We just wanted to get it ready and then we had 24 hours and we did…

Minnesota Stores Reopen Under New Stay Safe Minnesota Order

DULUTH, Minn.– After two months of having their doors shut to the public, retail stores can now have customers inside once again. Today is the first day of Governor Walz’s new stay safe Minnesota order, allowing some businesses to let customers inside their stores. “It’s kind of like letting the dam burst,” said Jarrow Wahman, Co-Owner of Austin-Jarrow Footwear in…

Carlton Honors Senior Graduates with Photos Hanging Downtown

Carlton has 46 graduates and each has their name and photo on a light post in the center of town.

CARLTON, Minn. – Downtown Carlton looks a little different these days as one of the main streets is lined with pictures of this year’s senior graduates. Carlton has 46 graduates and each has their name and photo on a light post in the center of town. A group of parents came up with the idea knowing the seniors were missing…

Grizzly’s Going Extra Mile with New Static Clean Method

Static Clean Duluth goes into businesses and sprays down high-touch areas with an electrostatic machine.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – As businesses are now allowed to be open in Wisconsin, many are doing what they can to keep the doors open along with keeping the customers safe. Grizzly’s in Superior is set to open on Monday for dine-in service after two months of only takeout and delivery. The restaurant even hired a special new cleaning method on…

More than 30 Police Departments from Around Minnesota Travel to Duluth for Peace Officers Memorial Day

Names of fallen officers were read as the cars drove silently under an American flag held by Duluth and Hermantown Fire Departments.

DULUTH, Minn. – Each year, national police week honors officers with many types of events, however, this year most were canceled due to the pandemic. One of the events of the week is usually a private ceremony within departments to honor fallen officers on May 15 which is Peace Officers Memorial Day. This year the Duluth Police Department sent out…

Harmony House Organizes Parade for Residents

Staff says all residents had family in attendance and many even decorated their vehicles to wave hello to their loved ones.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The 16 residents at Harmony House assisted living have not been able to see their family members in person in nearly two months. Friday, employees organized a parade of the residents’ family members. Staff says all residents had family in attendance and many even decorated their vehicles to wave hello to their loved ones. “My ultimate thing…

Family Donates Meals for First Responders

DULUTH, Minn.– A Duluth family that’s been active in helping out first responders was out today showing their appreciation. The Parrott family donated meals to first responders here in Duluth. They got burgers and chips from McKenzie’s bar and grill in Hermantown. They donated 15 meals to firefighters and to first responders for Mayo Clinic Ambulance in Duluth. They say it…

Superior Gentlemen’s Clubs Reopen

SUPERIOR, Wis.– As Wisconsin businesses start to open back up, they are making sure social distancing guidelines can be met. With restrictions now lifted in the state, more businesses are starting to open back up, including gentlemen’s clubs. “I didn’t think it would be that soon but I was excited. I knew I had a lot of work to do,”…

Squad Car Procession to be Held Friday Night for National Peace Officer Memorial Day

Starting at 9:30 p.m., around 100 squad cars from Duluth and other law enforcement agencies across the state will drive across the Ariel Lift Bridge to honor those who were killed in the line of duty.

DULUTH, Minn. – Friday night in Duluth, a police procession will take place to honor those who were killed in the line of duty. Flags have already been flying at half staff all day throughout the state, and starting at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, around 100 squad cars from Duluth and other law enforcement agencies across the state will drive…

BoomTown Woodfire Starts Drive Thru BBQ

Drive-thru BBQ is available on Tuesdays in Hibbing and Wednesdays in Eveleth from 4 to 7 p.m. 

HIBBING, Minn. – As restaurants wait for inside dinning to b allowed in Minnesota, local restaurants continue to get creative to adapt to the rules in place. After being shut down for nearly a month, the BoomTown Woodfire Bar and Grill on the Iron Range started drive-thru BBQ. Customers can call (763) 334-2830 to pre-order a barbecue feat for $55…