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Gov. Evers says ‘Stay Home’ as Cases and Deaths Hit Record Numbers in Wisconsin

From the start of the pandemic, it took Wisconsin 7 months to hit 100,000 cases, but after that, it only took 36 days to reach the next hundred thousand cases as COVID-19 continues to surge.

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin hit a grim COVID-19 record for deaths recorded in a single day along with a new high number of cases. Governor Tony Evers had strong words for the Wisconsinites who are not taking the virus seriously. From the start of the pandemic, it took Wisconsin 7 months to hit 100,000 cases, but after that, it only…

Engineers Working Towards Changing Mountain Iron US Highway 169 Intersection

This spot has seen 10 intersection-related crashes in a ten-year period including one accident where two people died.

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. – Traffic engineers with St. Louis County presented a potential plan to make a dangerous Mountain Iron intersection along Highway 169 safer. The intersection is at the cross of US 169 and Spirit Lake Road. This spot has seen 10 intersection-related crashes in a ten-year period including one accident where two people died. Engineers are proposing a…

Scarium at the Aquarium Returns with Extra Precautions

Kids and their parents were all dressed up to check out the different animal habitats which were also decked out for Halloween.

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s Great Lakes Aquarium got spooky for the annual “Scarium at the Aquarium” on Tuesday. Kids and their parents were all dressed up to check out the different animal habitats which were also decked out for Halloween. There was, of course, free goodies to take home too. This year’s event is spread out over three days because…

Gov. Walz: Stop Large Campaign Rallies, Gatherings

Gov. Walz is pleading with people to avoid large gatherings, like campaign rallies, and even family functions especially where people aren't wearing a mask or social distancing.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz says Minnesota is facing a goalline stand of sorts with COVID-19 as case numbers continue to rise in and outside the state. Gov. Walz is pleading with people to avoid large gatherings, like campaign rallies, and even family functions especially where people aren’t wearing a mask or social distancing. He says the next…

Demonstrators Out for VP Pence’s Visit

A couple dozen demonstrators were outside the Range Regional Airport gates protesting his campaign stop on behalf of President Trump.

HIBBING, Minn. – The Northland greeting for Vice President Mike Pence was not all positive on Monday. A couple dozen protestors were outside the Range Regional Airport gates protesting his campaign stop on behalf of President Trump. The Northland has become no stranger to presidential campaign visits. Monday’s Pence appearance means six total visits by the Biden and Trump campaigns…

LAN Gaming Makes a Comeback at Local Computer Shop

DULUTH, Minn.– Techstars on Woodland Ave in Duluth is known for repairing computers, gaming consoles, and cell phones. After a donation of computers from a local gas station, the shop now hopes to use something old to make something new in the form of LAN games. Techstars has set up four LAN gaming stations in their shop. Offering a way…

Vice President Mike Pence Makes A Stop In Hibbing

HIBBING, Minn. –  In the final days leading up to the presidential election, Vice President Mike Pence made another visit to the Northland on Monday for a “Make America Great Again” rally. This is the second time the Vice President made a campaign stop in northern Minnesota. During this latest visit, he makes a push to hopefully bring the Trump…

Socktoberfest Provides Socks to Those In Need

It's the fourth year of a unique month-long sock drive in Superior.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – It’s the fourth year of a unique month-long sock drive in Superior. Any kind of socks is requested for Socktoberfest, whether it be dress socks, children’s socks or tube socks. The sock drive is bringing in items for places like Harbor House Crisis Shelters, Ruth House and Solid Rock Mission. Last year, Socktoberfest brought in about 2,500…

Local Target Awarded For Helping Workers With Disabilities

One local big box store was recognized for being a model to other employers, specifically when it comes to employing those with different abilities.

DULUTH, Minn. – One local big box store was recognized for being a model to other employers, specifically when it comes to employing those with different abilities. The Target store on Miller Trunk Highway was awarded as an outstanding employer of people with disabilities. The store was nominated by Trilium Works!, which is an employment services agency in Duluth. “Being…

Halloween Race Used as Motivation Through Pandemic

SUPERIOR, Wis.– The quarantine 15 was a phrase that came back in March as people were staying inside during the spring shutdown. But one Duluth woman used that extra time as motivation to become more active. Ruth Maciejeski was like a lot of people at the beginning of the pandemic, stuck inside with a lot of time on her hands….

Boo at the Zoo Finds Success During Pandemic

DULUTH, Minn.– Lake Superior Zoo’s popular Halloween event Boo at the Zoo wrapped up for the season Sunday. The event has welcomed over 4,000 guests into the zoo during first two weekends and had a sellout for Saturday’s trick-or-treating activities. Attendance for the event was around the same as past years but a little lower because of the timed ticketing…

DPD, St. Louis County Hosts Drug Take Back Day

DULUTH, Minn.– More than 67,000 Americans died in 2018 from prescription drug overdoses. Today for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Duluth Police is offering a way to safely dispose of unused drugs. The Duluth Police Department and St. Louis County Public Health hosted a drug take back event to give people an easy way to get rid of prescription…