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Midday Update 3-2-2022

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022

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Morning Update 3-2-2022

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022

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Morning Update 2-25-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, February 25, 2022

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Morning Update 2-24-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, February 24, 2022

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Midday Update 2-18-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, February 18, 2022

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Morning Update 2-18-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, February 18, 2022

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Midday Update 2-17-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, February 17, 2022

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Wild World of Animals to Appear at Duluth Sports Show

The Duluth Sports Show Runs February 17 - 20

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Sports show is back at the DECC on February 17 – 20. This year’s show features everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors, and of course, LIVE entertainment. The Wild World of Animals show is one of the premier grounds act in the entertainment industry. Its unique blend of animal diversity and environmental messages…

Morning Update 2-17-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, February 17, 2022

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Midday Update 2-16-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, February 16, 2022

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Local Veterinarian Launches New Service, ‘Ask Vet Christine’

Dr. Christine Wickenheiser is Looking to Help Animal Owners as a Shortage of Workers Hits the Veterinarian Field

DULUTH, Minn. – The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many to adopt animals, but the amount of veterinary staff in the Northland has remained the same. Dr. Christine Wickenheiser has developed a solution to combat the shortage of vets. She recently launched a new service called, ‘Ask Vet Christine.’ Vet Christine has developed an online platform intended to give ongoing professional…

Morning Update 2-16-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, February 16, 2022

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Midday Update 2-15-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, February 15, 2022

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Morning Update 2-15-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, February 15, 2022

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Midday Update 2-14-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, February 14, 2022

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Morning Update 2-14-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, February 14, 2022

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Morning Update 2-11-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, February 11, 2022

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Itasca County Public Health Warns Residents Are ‘Not Out of the Woods’ Just Yet

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – New COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Itasca County continue to decline, but public health officials warn residents they’re not out of the woods just yet. Kelly Chandler, Division Manager with Itasca County Public Health, says with the spread of the Omicron variant, the county has experienced difficult fall and winter months. Just over 62 percent of…

Midday Update 2-10-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, February 10, 2022

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Morning Update 2-10-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, February 10, 2022

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Midday Update 2-9-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, February 9, 2022

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Morning Update 2-9-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, February 9, 2022

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Visitors from Near and Far Enjoying Winter Fun in Northwestern Wisconsin

ASHLAND, Wis. – Tis the season for winter fun, and the options are endless especially when you take a trip to Northwestern Wisconsin. “I think Ashland is a great escape,” said Mary McPhetridge, executive director of Visit Ashland. It’s a four-season destination that flourishes year-round. “We have this wonderful little mural, self-guided tour that you can pick up,” said McPhetridge….

Midday Update 2-8-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, February 8, 2022

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Morning Update 2-8-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, February 8, 2022

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New Lincoln Park Coffee, Tea Shop Attracting Roasters from Across the U.S.

190 Coffee and Tea is Located at 1831 West Michigan Street in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. – They’re beverages enjoyed all year long in the Northland, however, a hot cup of tea or coffee on a bitter winter day can be satisfying beyond words. “This is exactly what I signed up for is negative ten-degree weather, that is what I wanted,” said Corey Roysdon, general manager at 190 Coffee and Tea. You could say…

Author Raising Funds For Suicide Prevention

DULUTH, Minn. – As author Thomas Fellows says, the main thesis of this book, “Mrs. Dubose’s Last Wish: The Art of Embracing Suffering,” is that while 99% of the world tries to avoid suffering, the most successful people and people that will be remembered for generations to come, not only choose to suffer but embrace it fully, often asking for more….

Midday Update 2-7-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, February 7, 2022

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Morning Update 2-7-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, February 7, 2022

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Tasteful Twist on Cooked Carrots with New Scenic Café

DULUTH, Minn – This week’s Cooking Connection takes Meteorologist Ken Slama to the New Scenic Café just outside of Duluth off the scenic Highway 61. Owner and Chef Scott Graden gets creative with his take on caramelized carrots. Click here for more information from New Scenic Café. Categories: Cooking Connection Tags: Cooking Connection, Local News, New Scenic Cafe

Midday Update 2-4-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, February 4, 2022

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Morning Update 2-4-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, February 4, 2022

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GoFundMe Organized for Local Entrepreneur, Charity Fundraiser Mike Letica

DULUTH, Minn. – A longtime event organizer and businessman in Duluth, known for giving so much to others is now in need of community support. In November, Mike Letica was diagnosed with Respiratory Syncytial Virus. While his symptoms were much like a cold, Mike faced the more serious side effects. He ended up with broken ribs from the intensity of…

Midday Update 2-3-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, February 3, 2022

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Morning Update 2-3-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, February 3, 2022

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Sen. Smith Introduces Legislation to Improve Veteran Hearing Benefits

DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Senator Tina Smith (D) is trying her hardest to make sure veterans have quick, easy access to obtaining care for hearing loss. Smith recently introduced legislation to reduce the red tape many vets face when trying to get care for hearing loss as a result of their service. Right now, if veterans wish to receive benefits…

Midday Update 2-2-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, February 2, 2022

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JJ Astor, Bowery Bros. to Receive Rebranding, $500,000 in Renovations

Both Establishments Are Expected to Open in the Spring of 2022

DULUTH, Minn. – A Twin Cities-based restaurant company is looking to invest over a half-million dollars into the two restaurants associated with the iconic Radisson hotel in Duluth. Purpose Driven Restaurants will be taking over, and renovating the current JJ Astor Restaurant and Lounge and Bowery Bros. The iconic rotating restaurant atop the Radisson will continue to spin when renovations…

Morning Update 2-2-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, February 2, 2022

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Midday Update 2-1-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, February 1, 2022

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Morning Update 2-1-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, February 1, 2022

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Midday Update 1-31-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, January 31, 2022

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Kickstart American Heart Month with Mindful Nutrition

February is American Heart Month

DULUTH, Minn. – February is known as American Heart Month. It’s a time when people of all ages are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. The Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention is shining a light on hypertension (high blood pressure), a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. The Division is committed to addressing barriers to…

Morning Update 1-31-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, January 31, 2022

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Midday Update 1-28-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, January 28, 2022

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Morning Update 1-28-22

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, January 28, 2022

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Beating the Winter Blues with a Trip to Bayfield County

Bayfield County and the Surrounding Areas Offer a Plethora of Activities for All Ages in the Winter

BAYFIELD, Wis. – If you don’t embrace it, winter in the upper Midwest can be a dreadful time of year. The folks in Bayfield County have an extreme passion for the season and look to share it with others. “It’s pretty much a Hallmark movie,” said Kati Anderson, marketing director for Bayfield Chamber & Visitor Bureau. “We’ve very inclusive. Everybody’s…