How to Sanitize a Cloth Face Mask Properly
The CDC is recommending all Americans wear face masks when out in public because of COVID-19. If you have started wearing a cloth mask, make sure it's protecting you and others by washing it…
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Free Masks Bring Long Line to Vikre Distillery
DULUTH, Minn.- The Center for Disease Control has updated its recommendations, advising people to wear masks while out in public. Now Vikre Distillery is partnering with local businesses to distribute free cloth masks to…
Seven New COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Minnesota Saturday
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Health reports 64 people have died from COVID-19 statewide as of Saturday, April 11th. That's seven more deaths than were reported Friday, April 10th. 1,427 Minnesotans have now tested positive for the…
Minnesota Launches Free Program to Help People Quit Smoking, Vaping, and Chewing Tobacco
MINNESOTA - The Minnesota Department of Health just launched a new program to help people who are interested in quitting smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco. The program, called Quit Partner, offers free, personal…
Three COVID-19 Deaths, 17 Total Cases Reported at St. Ann's Residence in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Three deaths related to the novel coronavirus have been confirmed at St. Ann's Residence in Duluth. The assisted living center has 17 total cases. COVID-19 fatality rates can be…
COVID-19 Outbreaks at Assisted Living in Duluth, Moose Lake Prison
MINNESOTA,- An assisted living facility in Duluth and Moose Lake Prison in Carlton County is dealing with an outbreak of COVID-19, bringing the total number to 28 cases in St. Louis County, and 14…
First Confirmed COVID-19 Case Reported in Sawyer County
SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. - Sawyer County, Wisconsin has its first confirmed COVID-19 case. We're told one person there tested positive and is now at home in isolation. The Sawyer County Health Department is…
Local Liquor Stores Taking Extreme Measures to Keep Customers Social Distancing, Avoid Closing
Many people stuck at home in both Minnesota and Wisconsin are heading to liquor stores. But when those stores become crowded, business owners have to choose between serving customers, an following the law…
Home Healthcare Service Accepting More Patients to Decrease Need for Hospitalization
DULUTH, Minn.- A home health service in Duluth is doing its part to treat more people at home, while also lifting the burden off of local hospitals. Recover Health on Grand Avenue in Denfeld is…
Local Addiction Help During Quarantine
DULUTH, Minn. - During this time of quarantine, people with addiction issues may have a harder time dealing with self-isolation. According to the co-founder of Recovery Alliance Duluth, technology has been a good resource with…
U.S., Wisconsin Supreme Courts Rule Against Evers; Election Day Stands
SUPERIOR, Wis.- After going through three changes in the span of one day, Wisconsin Elections will carry on as normal. Rulings from both the Wisconsin and U.S. Supreme Courts now make Wisconsin the…
LSC Donates PPE to City of Duluth to Distribute
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Emergency Management has received a large donation of Personal Protective Equipment from Lake Superior College. Officials picked up about 400 masks, 60 boxes of gloves, gowns, sharps containers and more. The…
Wisconsin Primaries Continue as Normal, Superior Prepares for Tuesday
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A special session of the Wisconsin Legislature was held Saturday, to discuss making the Wisconsin Primary Elections all-mail, and extending absentee voting until late May. The meeting came to a halt when…
COVID-19 Confirmed at Duluth Long-Term Care Facility
DULUTH, Minn. - COVID-19 has been confirmed at Superior View Apartments, a long-term care facility in Duluth. The facility is included on the long-term care facilities with outbreaks list on the Minnesota Department of…
St. Luke's Opens Respiratory Clinic
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- Coronavirus is taking the time and attention of healthcare facilities everywhere but what about people who are dealing with other respiratory illnesses? Now, St. Luke's has opened a new respiratory clinic in…
