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Local attorneys see uptick in requests for estate planning documents

04/08/2020 07:52 PM

Local attorneys have seen an uptick in requests for estate planning documents to be drawn up during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business slows for local trucking companies during COVID-19 pandemic

How to talk to kids about coronavirus

Recovery Alliance Duluth offering virtual addiction support services

Walz extends Minnesota's stay-at-home order until May 4

City closing additional two mile stretch of Skyline Parkway

St. Louis Co. cases jump 65% in one day, Sawyer Co. sees first case

Gordy's Hi-Hat opens for the season with classic carhop service

Gordy's opens for the season, but with carside and take-out options only.

Sanders ends presidential campaign

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) is suspending his presidential campaign.

The World Health Organization is on the defensive after President Trump blasted the U.N. health agency over its recommendations on the coronavirus, threatening to strip it of hundreds of millions of dollars.

UN health agency on defensive after Trump slams it on virus

Watchdog: Syrian air force responsible for chemical attacks

A global chemical weapons watchdog has issued a report blaming Syria's air force for a series of chemical attacks in March 2017.

Sanders ends presidential campaign

Bernie Sanders is ending his presidential campaign after disappointing primary results, leaving former Vice President Joe Biden as the likely Democratic nominee.

'A lot of pain.' NY has biggest 1-day jump in virus deaths

New York state recorded 731 new coronavirus deaths Tuesday, marking the biggest one-day jump in the outbreak. More people have now died from the coronavirus in New York City than perished in the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center.

Midwest News

The Straits of Mackinac connect Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.

Enbridge seeks permits to build Great Lakes oil tunnel

Guard members activated to help with spring flooding in NW Minn.

Census sends paper forms to laggards as Midwest sets pace

Michigan jobless claims already top 2019

Gov. Tim Walz delivers historic State of the State Address

Governor Walz worried about response from border states

Freighters in Great Lakes take precautions against virus

Trump, 3M clash over order to produce more face masks for US

This Week in Mining

Prairie River Minerals prepares to start construction on a demonstration plant.

Prairie River Minerals preparing to build demonstration plant

Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, a minerals company plans on moving forward with a demonstration plant in Coleraine.

The first vessel up through the Soo Locks on Wednesday.

Shipping season starts despite chaos with COVID-19

A sign of spring, and a sense of normalcy, with the opening of the Soo Locks and the start of the shipping season.

Mining operators are making more changes due to COVID 19.

Mining considered essential during COVID-19

Mining is listed under "critical manufacturing," and will continue during the Stay at Home order from Governor Tim Walz.

WDIO Sports

Duluth Native C.J. Ham Talks Contract Extension with Vikings

Duluth native C.J. Ham will be staying with his hometown team as the Minnesota Vikings agreed to a three-year contract extension earlier this offseason with the former Hunter.

Duluth native C.J. Ham with the Minnesota Vikings.

Duluth Marshall's Erickson Resigns as Girls' Head Coach

After two seasons at the helm of the Duluth Marshall girls hockey program, Stephanie Erickson has decided to resign from her position.

Stephanie Erickson, Duluth Marshall girls hockey.

Northland Baseball's Barta Steps Down

Northland College baseball head coach Joel Barta has stepped down from the position, it was announced on Tuesday.

Hermantown's Samberg Signs with Winnipeg Jets, Leaving Bulldogs Early

Hermantown native and University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) junior defenseman Dylan Samberg is leaving the Bulldogs early after signing a three-year entry level contract with the Winnipeg Jets.

Hermantown native and UMD defenseman Dylan Samberg earned his fourth championship title.

Good Morning Northland

Max is available for adoption at Animal Allies.

Animal Allies: Max

Second Harvest adjusting during COVID-19 pandemic

Keeping your brain fit while staying home

Animal Allies: Dullahan

Animal Allies: Charlie

Knowing your finance options amidst coronavirus concerns

Tips to prepare your taxes ahead of the deadline

Frank Prebeck continues to fight COVID-19 at St. Luke's hospital.

Fiercely fighting COVID: Frank Prebeck's journey

How to keeping coronavirus from spreading at home

Wisconsin election underway with precautions at polls

Fire department in Virginia seeing more fire calls

Don't fall victim to coronavirus scams

Minnesota Legislature passes new protection for front-line workers

Final phase of Superior St. reconstruction underway

Health

Fiercely fighting COVID: Frank Prebeck's journey

UPDATE: An Itasca County man no longer needs a ventilator! Frank Prebeck is making progress as he battles a serious case of COVID-19.

Consumer

Census sends paper forms to laggards as Midwest sets pace

The U.S. Census Bureau is mailing out millions of paper forms to homes whose residents haven’t filled out the once-a-decade questionnaire.

Entertainment

Singer and songwriter John Prine dies from COVID-19

After being hospitalized for over a week, John Prine has died from COVID-19. The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter has legions of fans.

Singer and songwriter John Prine has died from the new coronavirus.

Top Wisconsin court blocks governor’s move to delay election, extend absentee voting

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers could not postpone the state’s presidential primary. The decision means the election will occur as originally scheduled on Tuesday. The court also blocked Evers' plan to extend absentee voting.

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City closing additional two mile stretch of Skyline Parkway

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Local Coronavirus Hotlines

Gordy's Hi-Hat opens for the season with classic carhop service

Sanders ends presidential campaign

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Clothing company maurices donates $250,000 to rural hospitals

Duluth schools seeking donations of masks for staff

Singer and songwriter John Prine dies from COVID-19

Moose Lake Correctional Facility working to keep staff, inmates safe during COVID-19

Northland companies Cedaero, Wintergreen transition to making PPE

Help Duluth scientists with stream flow data

Trump approves disaster declarations for Minnesota, Wisconsin

Enbridge seeks permits to build Great Lakes oil tunnel

Guard members activated to help with spring flooding in NW Minn.

Census sends paper forms to laggards as Midwest sets pace

Michigan jobless claims already top 2019

Gov. Tim Walz delivers historic State of the State Address

Governor Walz worried about response from border states

Freighters in Great Lakes take precautions against virus

Trump, 3M clash over order to produce more face masks for US

Animal Allies: Max

Second Harvest adjusting during COVID-19 pandemic

Keeping your brain fit while staying home

Animal Allies: Dullahan

Animal Allies: Charlie

Knowing your finance options amidst coronavirus concerns

Tips to prepare your taxes ahead of the deadline

Fiercely fighting COVID: Frank Prebeck's journey

How to keeping coronavirus from spreading at home

Wisconsin election underway with precautions at polls

Fire department in Virginia seeing more fire calls

Don't fall victim to coronavirus scams

Minnesota Legislature passes new protection for front-line workers

Final phase of Superior St. reconstruction underway

Fiercely fighting COVID: Frank Prebeck's journey

Census sends paper forms to laggards as Midwest sets pace

Singer and songwriter John Prine dies from COVID-19

Minnesota lawmakers reach deal on insulin affordability

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