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Experts Advise Public to Stay Safe Inside and Outside During Cold Weather

Experts say there are things you can do to stay safe when temperatures drop this far, not only when you are heading outdoors, but also when it comes to making sure you can stay warm inside your home.

NORTHLAND –  Experts say there are things you can do to stay safe when temperatures drop this far, not only when you are heading outdoors, but also when it comes to making sure you can stay warm inside your home. “You’re wearing those layers, you are keeping those areas warm and preventing them from having extended cold exposure,” said Dr….

Vaccination Site to Give 1,500 Shots Monday at The DECC

DULUTH, Minn.– As the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine continues, Duluth will be getting a temporary boost in doses. The Minnesota Department of Health has been opening up vaccination locations around the state, including one in Mountain Iron last month. Now, they’re going to have one in Duluth on Monday. “Our goal here is to get as many Duluth residents…

‘Love Creamery’ Accommodates Customers During Pandemic

Management says they are grateful to the local community for keeping them alive.

DULUTH, Minn. – During the pandemic many businesses have struggled, including Love Creamery in Lincoln Park. Management says they are grateful to the local community for keeping them alive. To accommodate for customers’ needs, Love Creamery developed a more prepackaged take on their products, added a service window to the store to lessen contact with guests, and they even run…

St. Luke’s Needs Volunteers for COVID-19 Study

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s is in need of volunteers to help complete their COVID-19 RECOVER study. Doctors say they want 100 more essential workers, which includes bus drivers, grocery store workers, and bankers. The goal is for people to swab their noses weekly to test for COVID-19 and do the occasional blood test to look for COVID antibodies. “The…

14 Percent of St. Louis County has Received COVID-19 Vaccine as Rollout Continues

DULUTH, Minn.– The vaccination rollout is continuing to push on in St. Louis County. St. Louis County Public Health says the county has vaccinated more than 4,000 people so far. And the additional vaccinations from health care providers and pharmacies have helped bring the total to 27,000. That’s close to 14 percent of the county’s population. Right now, the county…

Local Businesses Prepare for Super Bowl Sunday

With Super Bowl Sunday coming up, businesses are gearing up with new deals for their customers.

DULUTH, Minn. – With Super Bowl Sunday coming up, businesses are gearing up with new deals for their customers. At Ursa Minor Brewing in the Lincoln Park Craft District, you can get a free pretzel kit if you purchase a pizza kit for fourteen dollars. Management says this is the first time they’ve done something for the Super Bowl, and…

St. Louis County Public Health Reminds Public Concerning Vaccination Eligibility

St. Louis County Public Health officials want to remind the public about who can currently get the COVID vaccine after some ineligible Northlanders tried to get vaccinated.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – St. Louis County Public Health officials want to remind the public about who can currently get the COVID vaccine after some ineligible Northlanders tried to get vaccinated. Individuals who receive an email from the county or their employer may use the registration link for themselves it some have been sharing it with others so they can…

With Cold Temperatures, Homeless Shelters and Warming Centers Gear Up

As extreme cold temperatures linger in the Northland, area organizations are working to ensure the homeless have a warm place to stay.

NORTHLAND – As extreme cold temperatures linger in the Northland, area organizations are working to ensure the homeless have a warm place to stay. With temperatures expected to be freezing this weekend, shelters in Duluth and Superior are prepared to take on an influx of homeless needing a place to stay warm. Over at Duluth’s CHUM, the drop-in center is…