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United Way Creates Relief Fund for Carlton County Residents

CLOQUET, Minn.– For some, it can be hard to get groceries during the pandemic but one Carlton County organization is helping out. The United Way of Carlton County has been using their relief fund to give people in the county gift cards to help get groceries and other cleaning and hygiene supplies. They’ve raised almost $7,000 that’s helped feed 170…

Cloquet Clinic Turns Ice House Into Coronavirus Testing Station

CLOQUET, Minn.– Area hospitals are working to test as many people for Coronavirus as they can. Healthcare providers in Cloquet are channeling their inner Minnesotan to help. “It seems to go well, people seem to be okay with it,” said Dr. Charles Kendall, Physician and Incident Commander for Community Memorial Hospital and Raiter Clinic in Cloquet. Testing was first done…

Teachers Draw Math Puzzles for Students

DULUTH, Minn.– As distance learning continues for students, some teachers are trying to find other ways to keep students engaged outside the classroom. Math teachers from the Ordean East Middle School were at Harbor Highlands earlier today as they were drawing math problems, puzzles, and games on the sidewalks. They are encouraging students of all ages to work on them….

Duluth Public Library Offers Curbside Pickup

DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth Public Library has been shut down since mid-March but staff there has been finding a way to get people their books. Library staff says they have been busy doing curbside pickup over the last few weeks at their main building downtown. Northlanders can call the library or go to their website to set up a time…

Fitger’s Business Complex Reopens

DULUTH, Minn.– As businesses continue to reopen, one historic Duluth landmark is closed no more. Businesses in the Fitger’s Complex in downtown Duluth have started opening up this week as they try to open up and keep their customers safe. “There’s just something about the feel of being in the store,” said Jennifer Jubenville, Manager at The Bookstore at Fitger’s….

Hundreds of Jack Carr of Carr’s Hobby Shop’s Personal Items Sold in Auction

Owner Jack Carr passed away this month after closing his historic shop back in February.

DULUTH, Minn. – For more than 60 years Carr’s Hobby Shop was a staple of Lincoln Park and a go-to place for things like model trains, and hobby supplies. Owner Jack Carr passed away this month after closing his historic shop back in February. This past weekend an auction was held for items in Carr’s personal collection. For many years…

Bonding Bill Fails in Minnesota Legislature; Special Session Coming in June

The bonding bill being considered would have provided more than $13 million in funding for Duluth's seawall improvements among several other Northland projects.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota legislative session has ended without the passage of a major bonding bill. The DFL- controlled house was pushing a $2 billion public construction borrowing package. The Senate proposed a bill of nearly $1 billion which also failed to pass. The bonding bill being considered would have provided more than $13 million in funding for…

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…