Fans React To New UMD Proof Of Vaccine To Attend Games
DULUTH, Minn. -- Fans have gotten used to wearing masks here at Amsoil arena, but in a few weeks, they're going to have to bring one extra thing to allow them to come…
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UMD Continues Mask Requirement, Students Mixed on Duluth's New Mandate
DULUTH, Minn. - While the City of Duluth is resuming its mask mandate Friday evening, mask requirements are nothing new for students, faculty, and staff at UMD. People have been asked to wear one, regardless…
UMD Students Signing Petition to Protest Vaccine Form for Enrollment
DULUTH, Minn. - The start of the spring semester at UMD saw one recent student begin an effort to end the vaccine requirement to attend classes. Lucius Lafromboise is protesting against the form required by…
Hospitals in Carlton County Meet to 'Crisis Plan' as COVID Continues Surging
CLOQUET, Minn. -- Doctors from the Community Memorial Hospital met on Thursday to "crisis plan", concerned that the latest surge of the Omicron variant might overwhelm medical facilities. Crisis planning is to prepare…
University Of Minnesota System Announces Temporary Proof of Vaccination
DULUTH, Minn. -- The president of the University of Minnesota System announced a new temporary change to how they are allowing people into events with more than 200 people. The university system, across…
Mayor Larson Announces 30-Day Duluth Mask Mandate; Restaurant Assoc. Not Thrilled
DULUTH, Minn. -- Just days after the Duluth City Council was unable to unanimously vote to pass a new city-wide mask mandate, and after councilors agreed Mayor Emily Larson should take the lead on…
St. Louis County's Size, Local Governments Within County Make It Unlikely For Mask Mandate
DULUTH, Minn. -- St. Louis County’s Public Health Director, Amy Westbrook, spoke in support of Duluth’s mask mandate Thursday, and the county released a statement on its take on a possible county wide…
Wisconsin Healthcare Systems Under Pressure
Wisconsin healthcare systems are still under pressure due to the increase of COVID cases and staffing shortages. In Wisconsin, 95 percent of intensive and intermediate care beds are currently in use, and 13,000 thousand new…
UMD Professor Talks Open Winter Waters Of Lake Superior
DULUTH, Minn. - Scientists continue to study the effects of climate change on Lake Superior the big lake is still showing plenty of open water in Duluth. While we have experienced a mild winter…
Douglas County Public Health Reports Rapid Rise in New COVID-19 Infections
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Douglas County Public Health is reporting a steady rise in new COVID-19 cases, with reports coming from PCR and rapid testing. Throughout the month of December, the health department reported 439…
Medial Professionals Tell How to Keep Your Skin Healthy During Winter Months
DULUTH, Minn. -- Even though it’s a little warmer today the cold can still pay a huge toll on the health of your skin and professionals remind us how important it is to cover…
Red Cross Blood Crisis Continues in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. -- As the blood shortage crisis continues throughout the country, the Northland Red Cross chapter is doing what they can to keep donation numbers up. Since the pandemic, donation levels have decreased by…
Proctor Schools, Essentia Health Host Student Career Fair
PROCTOR, Minn. - Students at Proctor High and A.I. Jedlicka Middle schools got the chance to learn more about the various job opportunities the medical field has to offer. Proctor Pathways and Essentia Health…
Emergency Mask Mandate Fails to Pass with Unanimous Vote By Duluth City Council
DULUTH, Minn.- There will be no indoor mask mandate in the City of Duluth, as the emergency ordinance failed to garner the unanimous vote needed by City Council Monday night. The discussion about a…
Safe Heating Tips as Temperatures Drop Below Zero
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Recent deadly building fires in New York City and Philadelphia are bringing extra attention to safe home heating practices. The Superior Fire Department says heating equipment is one of the top causes…
