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Dozens of First Responders Parade by Hospitals for National Nurses Day

Nurses lined the streets waiting for the parade of sirens and honks to reach their hospitals.

DULUTH, Minn. – National Nurses Day was celebrated in Duluth when dozens of fire trucks, police cars, and ambulances paraded in front of St. Luke’s and Essentia Hospitals as a thank you to the brave nurses for their sacrifices. Nurses lined the streets waiting for the parade of sirens and honks to reach their hospitals. “Any feedback we get that’s…

Wisconsin National Guard Assisting Douglas County in Coronavirus Testing

SOLON SPRINGS, Wis.– This month, Governor Evers ordered temporary COVID-19 testing sites to pop up in northwestern Wisconsin counties for several days in each area. Today the National Guard was in Douglas County testing residents. Douglas County has tested around 500 people for Coronavirus. After today, that number is going to jump up. “I am glad that people are still…

22 Cases of Coronavirus Now in Itasca County

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.– Itasca County has recorded an increase in cases of Coronavirus. There are now 22 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. That’s up from only six cases last week. Officials say 18 of those cases came from an assisted living facility in Grand Rapids known as The Emeralds where nine staff members and nine residents tested positive….

Chilly Billy’s in Duluth Reopens

DULUTH, Minn.– After being closed for over a month, Chilly Billy’s on Woodland Avenue in Duluth opened its doors last week. Because the store is self-serve, customers who come in must wear gloves that are provided while they are getting frozen yogurt. The number of toppings has been cut in half to keep customers moving. Chilly Billy’s is only letting…

Douglas County Tourism Hits Record Season in 2019

SUPERIOR, Wis.– Tourism in Wisconsin last year created a record $22.2 billion boost in the state’s economy. But as the Coronavirus pandemic stretches closer to this summer, that number is expected to look a lot different. Tourism in Douglas County last year saw one of the best seasons ever but the pandemic is expected to do the opposite for 2020….

Grandma’s Marathon Kicks Off Virtual Races

More than 200 people have already submitted their race times.

DULUTH, Minn. – Grandma’s Marathon weekend may be canceled this year, but runners are still hitting the pavement to clock in their times. Beginning Monday, registered runners could run their races, including the William A. Irvin 5K, the Garry Bjorklund half marathon or the full marathon. Each participant can print out their own race bib and then submit their times…

Woodland Avenue Construction Begins

DULUTH, Minn.– Construction on Woodland Avenue and Calvary Road is picking back up this week. It’s a two-year, $11.5 million joint project between St. Louis County and the City of Duluth. Crews will finish replacing concrete sidewalks and sod. Woodland Avenue will remain open during all of this but Calvary Road will be closed beginning May 11 from Woodland Avenue…

Grocery Store Donates Food to Goodwill Employees

DULUTH, Minn.– With some people out of work because of the pandemic, a grocery store in Cloquet is working to help get food to people who need it. Around 30 employees at Goodwill in Duluth were given free groceries from B&B Market in Cloquet. 50 bags were donated filled with classic grocery items like bread, milk and eggs. Employees were…

Menards Requiring Customers to Wear Masks

Menards is now requiring all customers to wear masks or face coverings while shopping. According to the company’s website, if a person entering the store does not have one, they can purchase a mask there also. Children under the age of 16 along with pets are no longer allowed in any stores but service dogs are still welcome. The company…

St. Luke’s Expands Coronavirus Testing Capacity

HERMANTOWN, Minn.– Coronavirus testing requirements are now loosened in Minnesota, making it easier for anyone with symptoms to get swabbed. And thanks to increased testing capacity in the state, healthcare providers in the Twin Ports are able to give more tests. In April, St. Luke’s turned its Miller Creek Clinic in Hermantown into a respiratory clinic to help fight Coronavirus….