MADISON, Wis.-Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is ordering the closure of all non-essential businesses starting Tuesday, and urging people to stay at home to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus that has…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus rose to 169 on Sunday, up 32 from a day earlier. The state has had one death, a Ramsey County resident in their 80s who died Thursday. …
(Press Release) -- Pursuant to Wis. Stat. §252.03(1), the Bayfield County Public Health Official hereby declares that a Public Health Emergency exists in Bayfield County. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the national spread of the COVID-19 virus, Bayfield County…
DULUTH, Minn. - Assisted living facilities are closed to visitors right now, but some families are not letting that stop them from seeing their loved ones in some way, even if it is…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A popular Pizza place in Superior is making the most of having to close their business to dine-in customers. Pizza Man on Tower Avenue is using their time closed to remodel their…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior Family Restaurant, who started offering free meals to those in need last week, just received some help form other community organizations. Enbridge has paid for 300 meals to be given out.…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Curling Olympic gold medalist and Chisholm native John Shuster, 37, is self-quarantined with his family in Superior while his wife, Sara, awaits test results to see if she is positive for…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Wisconsin has just gone through their first weekend with bars, restaurants and other public gathering places closed indefinitely by Governor Tony Evers. This pushes more customers to businesses considered essential, such…
DULUTH, Minn. - Hundreds of workers have been laid off in the Duluth area since the COVID-19 pandemic started. Many people who are still employed are doing what they can to help their fellow…
DULUTH, Minn. - Grandma's Marathon announced this weekend that they have postponed the annual Fitger's 5K Run and Walk due to coronavirus concerns. The event was originally scheduled for April 28 but will now…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Fitness and wellness businesses in Duluth are fighting to keep revenue going as they have had to shut their doors to clients amid the coronavirus pandemic. Two of the businesses we…
CASS COUNTY, Minn. - A coronavirus case has been confirmed in Cass County by the Minnesota Department of Health. The patient is older, and hadn't traveled recently. They developed symptoms on March 9th, but did not seek treatment for their…
DULUTH, Minn.- Officials have announced the first confirmed COVID-19 case in St. Louis County. Along with one in Bayfield County and one in Douglas County, the total cases in the Northland are now three.…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed the state's first death due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. Officials say a Ramsey County resident in their 80s died on Thursday. Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is making some changes to help limit the spread of coronavirus. The new guidelines are changing how people file reports with the police. Duluth PD is encouraging…
DULUTH, Minn. - Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank is gearing up during a time when food suppliers are needed most. The food bank is working on distribution methods that lower person-to-person contact and…
DULUTH, Minn.- During the Coronavirus Pandemic, Duluth Fire Department has been in contact with St. Louis County Emergency Management and Homeland Security to prepare for COVID-19. The Fire Department tells us calls will proceed…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Essential Workers in the Twin Ports are relying on their vehicles to get to work and many local car repair shops are still open, keeping those vehicles running. The owner of…
DULUTH, Minn. - As restaurants all across the region are offering take-out, Tom Hanson, the owner of Duluth's OMC Smokehouse is taking a different approach. In light of the governor's mandated shutdown, OMC,…
DULUTH, Minn. - Medical providers across the world are scrambling for much needed medical supplies and employees at Frost River Trading Company, a Duluth-based business, want to help. Normally Frost River makes softgoods such…
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order authorizing the Minnesota National Guard to provide assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Governor's office, the Minnesota National Guard's initial mission is to transport personal…
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Saturday that small businesses in the state are now eligible for disaster assistance through the Small Business Administration (SBA) for economic injury during the COVID-19 pandemic. “COVID-19 is placing significant economic…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn.- The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in St. Louis County. The individual is a woman in her late 60s who is currently recovering at home. Her infection is linked…
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. - Douglas County has its first confirmed case of COVID-19. The Douglas County Public Health office announced on Friday that the individual is isolated at home and is doing well. Officials say they are identifying and contacting…
DULUTH, Minn. - Some Duluth City Councilors want to delay the city's upcoming five-cent fee on plastic bags. The bag fee was all set to go into effects on April 1, but…
DULUTH, Minn. - You may not be able to visit the Lake Superior Railroad Museum in Duluth right now since it is closed during the Coronavirus pandemic. But now the museum can come…
DULUTH, Minn - One Duluth company is taking measured steps towards combating COVID-19. GeaCom produced a medical device called Phrazer-Kitsune. The device matches the language, culture and literacy levels of the patient to a…
PROCTOR, Minn.-- One Proctor business is offering a new way to get business going during the Coronavirus pandemic. Troy's Service Center in Proctor is offering free pick-up and delivery for those who need…
DULUTH, Minn.-- Essentia Health has opened a mobile testing site in their businesses services center in West Duluth just off the Bong Bridge. Those with Essentia say testing there is limited due to supplies.…
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis.-- Yesterday Bayfield County reported a high school student there tested positive for Coronavirus. Today, the virus has made it closer to Duluth as someone has tested positive in Douglas County.…
