Covid-19 Cases Spike in St. Louis County
DULUTH, Minn. - 15 more people have tested positive for Covid-19 in St. Louis County. Officials are reporting this is the largest single-day increase, so far, in the county. St. Louis County officials say it…
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Minnesota Department of Health Reports Multiple Days of Single-Digit Deaths From COVID-19
ST. PAUL, Minn.-- Minnesota health experts gave an update Monday on COVID-19 in the state. They also included information on the state seeing lower death numbers in recent weeks. Minnesota has seen single digit…
Experts Share Tips on Keeping Family, Pets Safe in Intense Summer Heat
DULUTH, Minn.- Summer heat doesn't last long in the Northland. While you enjoy it for the short time it's here, experts say it's important to do so safely. The first few weeks of summer…
Essentia, St. Lukes Speak Out in Favor of Duluth's Proposed Mask Ordinance
DULUTH, Minn. - Both Essentia Health and St. Luke's are speaking out in favor of Duluth's proposed ordinance that would require masks to be worn in many public indoor spaces. St. Luke's sent…
Emergency Ordinance Proposal Could Require Everyone To Wear Masks Indoors
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth City Council is proposing an emergency ordinance to require everyone to wear masks while indoors From a statistical standpoint, many health officials believe wearing masks is a no brainer. As…
UMD To Require Masks On Campus While Indoors Starting July 1
DULUTH, Minn. - The University of Minnesota announced Monday that starting July 1, it will require all students, staff and visitors to wear a mask while in any indoor or enclosed space on campus. In…
Fireworks Disturbances Creating Need To Warn About The Dangers
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is seeing an uptick in calls for fireworks disturbances. As those calls increase, the Duluth Fire Department is looking to remind fireworks users about the potential dangers and…
Free Mask Giveaway Provides Protective Wear For Rural Communities
LAKE COUNTY, Minn. - The North Shore Rotary Club handed out free face masks to residents in Lake County. This was the club's second face mask giveaway. The organization was inspired by the Duluth…
'Face Covering' Now Required For Shoppers, Staff At Whole Foods Co-Op
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's Whole Foods Co-op locations are increasing safety measures against the coronavirus pandemic by requiring all shoppers and staff to wear some type of face mask while in the stores. The…
St. Luke's Hospital Uses Technology To Identify Bacteria And Viruses Faster
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke's Hospital is the first healthcare facility in the region to utilize a spectrometer to help identify microorganisms much faster. Traditional methods to classify bacteria, viruses, and fungi typically take…
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar Says Get Your Kids Up-To-Date With Vaccinations
DULUTH, Minn. - Recent studies show there has been a significant decrease in the number of vaccinations being given to children during the pandemic across the nation. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is pushing to address…
Amazon's Fulfillment Center in Shakopee One of Larger Warehouse COVID Outbreaks
SHAKOPEE, Minn. (AP) - State health officials say the Amazon fulfillment center in Shakopee has one of the larger coronavirus outbreaks in a warehouse or distribution plant setting. At least 88…
Cancellation Not Breaking Runners' Stride on Grandma's Race Day
DULUTH, Minn.- While the Grandma's Marathon finish line in Canal Park was considerably emptier this year, shoes still jogged across, pushed by cheers, as some runners still ran the Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon themselves.…
Two More Duluth Assisted Living Facilities Have COVID-19 Cases
DULUTH, Minn. - Two more assisted living centers in Duluth now have confirmed COVID-19 cases. The Benedictine Living Center on Kenwood Avenue confirmed on its Facebook page that two of its residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The center says…
St. Luke's Infectious Disease Doctor on Public Preparedness: "I Think There's Room For Improvement"
DULUTH, Minn. - "I think there's room for improvement, at least here in our local community," said Dr. Andrew Thompson, Infectious Disease Specialist with St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. Dr. Thompson made…
