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Anglers Head to the Lakes for Minnesota Fishing Opener 2020

Even though some anglers say the fish are not biting like they used to be at Island Lake, many still come out to keep the tradition going.

DULUTH, Minn. – Walleye, bass, and catfish were the goal for eager anglers getting out to the lake for the first time this year during the Minnesota fishing opener. Island Lake was busy with people casting their lines and clearing their minds during the stay-at-home order. “Getting peace of mind a little tranquility just getting out of the house getting…

City of Superior Starting the Process of Reopening

Mayor Paine encourages people to get outside and enjoy themselves but cautions that this is just the beginning of the reopening process and that there is still a long way to go.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Wisconsin is joining states across the country as many start to slowly reopen public life. The city of Superior is following along with guidance and will be opening some places next week. According to Superior Mayor Jim Paine, starting Monday the dog park, state park, and landfill will reopen. The Locals Only rule at Wisconsin Point has…

Drive-Thru Fundraiser Held for Local Veterans

CLOQUET, Minn.- Friday in Cloquet, veterans were out in force raising money for other veterans in need. Those organizing today’s burger and brat sale said they are following social distancing guidelines by operating a drive-thru in the Cloquet movie theater parking lot. They hope to raise between $6,000-$10,000. “It’s an honor to give back to our brothers and sisters that…

DFL Party Endorses Multiple Local Candidates During Unique ‘Convention’

CLOQUET, Minn.-Everything seems to be changing due to the coronavirus pandemic and candidate endorsements are no different. On Friday, the results were released for who the DFL is endorsing for a couple of state congressional seats in the region. Normally the process is done during a convention, but this year the party voted online and released the results to people…

Laura MacArthur Elementary Teachers Hold Parade for Students

Teachers and staff decorated their cars and paraded through West Duluth to wave and say hi to their students.

DULUTH, Minn. – Teachers and staff at Laura MacArthur Elementary school drove through West Duluth on Friday afternoon to wave and say hi to their students. Teachers decorated their cars and got dressed up to parade through town. As distance learning continues, the parade was a way to get the students and staff to connect again. “It is our nature…

Hundreds Celebrate 5-Year-Old Duluth Girl on Last Day of Chemotherapy

Kaya was diagnosed in 2018 with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia shortly after her third birthday she is now in remission and done with her chemo treatments.

DULUTH, Minn. – Cars of all colors, shapes, and sizes came out to celebrate a party two years in the making for five-year-old Kaya Mulek who officially finished her chemotherapy treatments on Friday. “It means the world to us that all these people care so much about her and so many people have since the beginning of the journey,” said…

Minnesota Businesses Prep for Fishing Opener

Minnesotans are getting ready for a weekend full of fishing. The Minnesota fishing opener is tomorrow and as people try to find ways to get outside and social distance, it’s coming at the right time. With license sales up 45 percent from this time last year, this year’s fishing opener in Minnesota is expected to be one of the biggest…

Grand Itasca Hospital Loses Revenue During Coronavirus Pandemic

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.– As of today, there are 24 cases of Coronavirus in Itasca County and local healthcare providers are working to contain the spread in the area. Even though Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital has stayed open, its revenue has been falling. As the fight against COVID-19 goes on, smaller hospitals are starting to feel the brunt of the…

Bayfield Small Businesses Deal With Coronavirus Impact

As Bayfield's busy season gets closer, the town is already seeing a big hit from the coroanvirus pandemic.

BAYFIELD, Wis. – “It’s certainly been really slow and quiet downtown, kind of eerie, there’s no cars on the street, just much more quiet than usual,” co-owner of Howl Adventure Center Mary Thiel said. Bayfield’s busy season is getting closer, and the town is already seeing a big hit from the coronavirus pandemic. “So much of our economy is based…

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…