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Ban on Renter Evictions During COVID-19 Pandemic Is Extended

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is extending a federal moratorium on evictions of tenants who’ve fallen behind on rent during the coronavirus pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Monday moved to continue the pandemic-related protection, which had…

Biden Admin Working to Develop Vax 'Passports'

CNN - The Biden administration is working on a system for people to prove they've been vaccinated against coronavirus. The so-called "vax pass" or vaccine passport could be used by individuals in the workplace, in school, or traveling internationally. According…

Evers Vetoes Legislative Oversight of COVID Funds

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers killed a bill Monday that would have given Republican legislators oversight of Wisconsin’s share of billions of dollars in federal COVID-19 relief funds, instead announcing his own plan for distributing the money. Evers,…

Former Staff at Duluth Jail Sues After Guard Attacked Her

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former member of the medical staff at the St. Louis County Jail in Duluth, Minnesota has sued the county over an alleged 2016 incident in which a correctional officer attacked the medical technician and claimed it…

Search Efforts Continue for Missing Odanah Man

ASHLAND, Wis. - Search efforts continue for a 32-year-old Odanah man who allegedly left his vehicle after a rollover crash early Friday morning just south of Ashland. The Ashland County Sheriff's Office says teams of ground searchers, K9 search crews,…

Video of Floyd Arrest May Appear Early at Ex-Cop’s Trial

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer goes on trial Monday in George Floyd’s death, and jurors may not wait long to see parts of the bystander video that caught Derek Chauvin’s knee on Floyd’s neck. Prosecutors have not…

Canal Service Provider Says Container Ship in Suez Set Free

SUEZ, Egypt (AP) -- A canal service provider says that workers have successfully set free a colossal container ship that for nearly a week has been stuck sideways across the Suez Canal, one of the world's most crucial arteries for trade.…

Walz Says ‘Normalcy Is on the Horizon’ in State Address

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has delivered his third State of the State address from his former high school classroom and said that “brighter days are here” as a substantial portion of the population is being vaccinated against…

Mont Du Lac Caps Off Record Winter Season

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- As we move into spring, skiers and snowboarders from around the northland came to Mont Du Lac for one last day of winter fun. It was a busy Sunday afternoon at Mont Du…

Duluth Fire Department Docks Marine 19 for Season

DULUTH, Minn.-- The Duluth Fire Department's Marine 19 boat is back in service to take on water emergencies during the warmer months. This is the earliest they've put the boat out, having to make its…

Walz Says ‘Normalcy Is On The Horizon’ In State Address

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz delivered his third State of the State address Sunday from his former high school classroom and said brighter days have arrived and “normalcy is on the horizon” as a substantial portion of the…

Superior National Forest to Start Prescribed Fires

DULUTH, Minn.- The Superior National Forest is set to start a series of prescribed fires across the forest as soon as this week. Officials say residents around Virginia, Ely and Grand Marais may notice…

In Minneapolis, An Immigrant Street Struggles To Recover

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nearly all the wreckage along Lake Street has been hauled away. The fire-swept buildings have been torn down or repaired. The police station is empty, its entryway sealed with stacked concrete blocks like a street corner pharaoh’s…

Boats Sales Increase With Spring on the Way

HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- As spring slowly begins, some Northlanders are getting ready to get their boats out on the water. RJ Sport and Cycle in Hermantown says they've been flooded with boat and pontoon sales. Staff…

Wildcat Sanctuary Tiger Gets Teeth Surgery

SANDSTONE, Minn.-- It was a trip to the dentist for the newest tiger at The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone named Marcus who had surgery on 15 rotten teeth Saturday. Marcus had work done on four…

Polar Plunge Takes New Look in 2021

DULUTH, Minn.-- It's a cold and wet day here on the shores of Lake Superior, which means it's a perfect day to get cold and wet. 20th annual Polar Bear Plunge took place at the…

Third COVID-19 Variant Detected in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The first Wisconsin case of a potentially more severe COVID-19 variant known that originated in Brazil was confirmed Friday by the state Department of Health Services. The variant known as the P.1 is believed to spread…

Big Daddy’s Burgers Celebrates 20th Anniversary

DULUTH, Minn. - Big Daddy’s Burgers on Piedmont Avenue is celebrated its 20th anniversary Friday. During the first portion of the pandemic, the restaurant didn’t do takeout and was shut down completely. But…

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