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New Equipment for Superior Fire Department

Firefighters use all kinds of equipment to help them put out fires, and they now have one more piece of gear they can use to help during dire situations.

DULUTH, Minn. – Firefighters use all kinds of equipment to help them put out fires, and they now have one more piece of gear they can use to help during dire situations. It’s called a TIC, also known as a thermal imaging camera. The camera gives the direct temperature reading of people or animals in a smoky space where the…

City of Superior Discusses Mask Mandate Proposal

SUPERIOR, Wis.– The Superior City Council met Monday night to discuss the potential of a city-wide mask mandate for indoor public places. This comes after the area has seen an increase in cases over the last few weeks, forcing some businesses to voluntarily shut down. As of Monday, there are 63 positive COVID-19 cases in Douglas County and over two-thirds…

Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center Opens New Location at Miller Hill Health Plaza

The new center is on the second floor of the former Younkers department store.

DULUTH, Minn. – On Monday, the new Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center moved to its new location at the Essentia Health-Miller Hill Health Plaza. The new clinic that offers physical therapy and other treatments and therapies is on the second floor of the former Younkers space and has new programming and equipment for adults and children. The space has been 10…

Hand Sanitizer Stand Opens on Central Entrance

The stand is located at the corner of Central Entrance and Arlington Avenue. 

DULUTH, Minn. – A new hand sanitizer pop-up stand opened on Monday at the corner of Central Entrance and Arlington Avenue. The stand was started by Nathan Bentley of Bentleyville and has another location on Haines Road that started last week. They’re selling bottles of hand sanitizer, KN95 and cloth  masks, non-contact thermometers and more. “Cases are rising in Minnesota…

International Students Dealing with Realities of ICE Visa Annoucement

International students are being told they need to be sure to take mostly in-person classes or run the risk of being forced to leave the United States.

DULUTH, Minn. – The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has announced international students pursuing degrees in the United States will have to leave the country if they are only taking online classes. The ruling is sending shockwaves through colleges and universities throughout the country including at UMD. In fact, the Attorney Generals in both Minnesota and Wisconsin are among those…

Duluth City Council Voting on Ordinance Requiring Masks for Indoor Public Spaces

This includes retail spaces, DTA buses, the Skywalk, and at restaurants and bars when not eating or drinking.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth City Council will be voting on a mask ordinance on Monday, which would mandate masks indoors in all public spaces. This includes retail spaces, DTA buses, the Skywalk, and at restaurants and bars when not eating or drinking. Face coverings would also be included in apartment building common areas such as hallways and elevators. Four…

Duluth’s West Theater to Reopen on Friday

The marquee of the 1930s era West Theater reads "We Love You, Back Soon" and now that's finally a reality for staff to open the doors again or everyone who loves this historic spot.

DULUTH, Minn. – As businesses slowly begin to open back up around the Northland, it’s showtime once again for the West Theater in Duluth. After being closed for months due to the pandemic, the silver screen will be lit again with revamped policies for those who attend including mandatory masks. “I don’t think there’s anything in life with a guarantee…