UMD, CSS Cancel Class Due to Coronavirus Concerns
DULUTH, Minn.-- The growing concern of the virus has talk shows, game shows, and even sporting venues going audience free. Here in the Twin Ports, UMD, CSS and UWS are now doing a…
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CSS Joins UMD, UWS By Extending Spring Break, Moving Classes Online Amid Coronavirus Concerns
DULUTH, Minn. - The College of St. Scholastica announced Wednesday it would be joining the University of Minnesota Duluth and the University of Wisconsin-Superior by extending spring break for students and moving classes online when those students return amid concerns…
UMD, UWS Extend Spring Break; Classes Moving Online When Students Return
DULUTH, Minn. -- The University of Minnesota Duluth and the University of Wisconsin-Superior have announced they are extending spring break and moving classes online when students return because of the growing concerns involving the COVID-19 strain of the coronavirus. Below…
Fourth Case of Coronavirus Confirmed in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota health officials have confirmed the state's fourth case of the coronavirus in a person in Olmsted County. That county's public health department planned a news conference later Wednesday and no additional details were immediately available. The…
St. Luke's Completes Orthopedic Ward Renovations
DULUTH, Minn. - The 1.4 million dollar project includes larger rooms for patients, showers that are easier to get out of and a new nurses station. Leadership from St. Luke's says, the more modern…
Duluth Fire Chief Details City's Response if Coronavirus Hits Northland
DULUTH, Minn.- As the second case of Coronavirus was discovered in Minnesota on Sunday, the City of Duluth says it has what it is calling a pandemic plan that could be utilized should…
China Sees Fewest Coronavirus Cases Since Count Began
BEIJING (AP) - China says it has recorded 44 new cases of the novel coronavirus over the last 24 hours, the lowest level since it began publishing nationwide figures on Jan 20. Another 27 deaths were reported in the Sunday…
UMD Student's Spring Break Impacted by Coronavirus Concerns
DULUTH, Minn.-- With the calendar moving to March, college students everywhere are ready to enjoy their week off for spring break. But travel concerns because of the coronavirus are getting in the way.…
Coronavirus Information Phone Line and Webpage Offered by St. Louis County
DULUTH, Minn.- Amid Coronavirus concerns spreading across the country, St. Louis County opened up an information phone line and a website for people to call or visit to get their Coronavirus concerns addressed. Public…
SilverSneakers: Active Older Adults Slide into Exercise at the Superior YMCA
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- In this weeks Active Adventures Fox 21's Brittney Merlot heads to a YMCA class with the SilverSneakers! This a group of 65+ year olds working out together to keep their bodies healthy.…
National School Breakfast Week Begins Today
WRENSHALL, Minn. - Classroom success stems from a good healthy start to the day. March 2 - 6, thousands of schools around the nation will recognize National School Breakfast Week. Locally, Valerie…
Four Babies Leap Out into World on Leap Day
DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday was Leap Day which of course only happens every four years, and quite a few babies were born on this extra day of February in Duluth. Four babies were born…
First Person Dies from Coronavirus in U.S.
(FOX NEWS) Health officials in Washington confirmed Saturday that one person has died from coronavirus, marking the first disease-related death in the U.S. Seattle and King County Public Health officials issued a vague media advisory announcing the first COVID-19 death…
Local Hospitals Stay Prepared For Coronavirus Threat
DULUTH, Minn.-- More than 83,000 cases of coronavirus have been reported worldwide. Now growing concern in the United States as the World Health Organization raises the virus' threat level to "very high". Here in…
