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County Pop-Up Vaccination Site Aims to Reach Minorities, People of Color Ages 65 and Older

DULUTH, Minn.– As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to rollout, local public health officials and community organizations are trying to get doses out to groups most impacted by the virus. Over 30 shots were given out to those who pre-registered at the pop-up vaccination at St. Mark’s church in the Hillside community on Friday. The goal was to prioritize vaccinations for…

Mont du Lac To Host Annual Ice Cross on Saturday

This Saturday, Mont du Lac will kick off its annual ice cross.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This Saturday, Mont du Lac will kick off its annual ice cross. Ice cross downhill is a winter sport using hockey gear and hockey skates where racers compete by skating downhill. This is the only ice cross race in the U.S., according to Mont Du Lac officials, and will feature men’s, women’s, and junior league races. “It’s…

Bakeries Hope for Busy Valentine’s Day

Bakeries are getting busy for what they hope is a busy Valentine’s Day holiday.

DULUTH, Minn. – Bakeries are getting busy for what they hope is a busy Valentine’s Day holiday. Over at Johnson’s Bakery in Lincoln Park, workers are putting together everything from cookies and cakes to doughnuts, all with Valentine’s theme. While the special day had been busy in the past at the bakery, everything is so different now with COVID because…

Union Gospel Mission Stays Busy During Cold Snap

During this cold snap, many organizations that help the homeless and disadvantaged are seeing an uptick in people using their services.

DULUTH, Minn. – During this cold snap, many organizations that help the homeless and disadvantaged are seeing an uptick in people using their services. Over at the Union Gospel Mission, the organization has seen its numbers grow as more people have been coming in to get hot meals, which are served curbside because of spacing. The mission let go of…

20th Year for Northland’s St. Jude Radiothon Kicks Off

It’s the 20th year of the Northland’s St. Jude Radiothon on B-105.

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s the 20th year of the Northland’s St. Jude Radiothon on B-105. The event raises money for children battling cancer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In 2020, the radiothon raised about $80,000. Organizers say it’s inspiring to see people come together under one cause. “It makes me almost emotional to see everybody like leaning on each…

Boots and Coats: Keep Pets Warm During the Winter

With the cold weather, we should be paying extra attention to making sure our furry friends stay safe.

DULUTH, Minn. – With the cold weather, we should be paying extra attention to making sure our furry friends stay safe. Management at “A Place for Fido” in Duluth says you can put boots on dogs’ feet to keep their paws safe from the elements. Jackets and coats may be more beneficial for short-haired dogs as they need more insulation…

UWS Renovates Parts of Holden Fine and Applied Arts Center

Despite the pandemic, several renovations are now complete at the Holden Fine and Applied Arts Center at UWS.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Despite the pandemic, several renovations are now complete at the Holden Fine and Applied Arts Center at UWS. Some of the renovations include expanding classroom spaces while also moving the previous media lab to a larger area that has more work stations. Another big project they worked on was renovating a highly visible space adjacent to the…

New Legislation to Remove Brewery Growler Cap

A group called the Alliance of Minnesota Craft Breweries introduced new legislation today that would remove Minnesota’s growler cap, a state law that now prohibits bigger breweries from selling their beer in 64 ounce growler containers.

MINNESOTA – A group called the Alliance of Minnesota Craft Breweries introduced new legislation today that would remove Minnesota’s growler cap. A state law that now prohibits bigger breweries from selling their beer in 64 ounce growler containers. That law says Minnesota breweries cannot sell to-go growlers if they make more than 20,000 barrels of beer a year. There are…