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CDC to Significantly Ease Pandemic Mask Guidelines Friday

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter, meaning most Americans will no longer be advised to wear masks in indoor…

Russia Evacuating Embassy in Ukraine as Crisis Escalates

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia began evacuating its embassy in Kyiv, and Ukraine urged its citizens to leave Russia. Those moves come as the region braced for further confrontation Wednesday after President Vladimir Putin received authorization to use military force…

Duluth City Hall, Public Libraries Closed Tuesday

DULUTH, Minn. --   Duluth City Hall, Duluth public libraries and the CareerForce building will be closed Tuesday because of the ongoing snow storm.  Meanwhile, the city will not decide on whether to issue a snow emergency until Tuesday. More information…

Biden Is ‘Convinced’ Putin Has Decided To Invade Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - U.S. President Joe Biden says he’s “convinced” that Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to launch a further invasion of Ukraine, saying Friday he has “reason to believe” it will occur in the “coming days” and…

Minnesota Courts Release New Political District Maps

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota panel of five judges released newly drawn congressional and legislative district maps on Tuesday. Minnesota’s 2nd District in Congress, represented by Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, got smaller and less rural due to…