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Minnesota reports fifth COVID-19 related death

03/28/2020 02:47 PM

The Minnesota Department of Health reported its fifth COVID-19 related death on Saturday. The total of confirmed cases in the state is now 441.

Trump declares major disaster in Michigan amid pandemic

U of M research team helping MN fight COVID-19

Authorities warn of COVID-19 exposure in Ironwood and northwest Wisconsin

Cancellations and closures due to coronavirus concerns

Local Funeral Home turns to technology for services

Sunrise Funeral Home is working to ensure that their funeral services go on through videos, phone calls and FaceTime.

Credit unions keep operating through COVID-19

Most banking services are available via drive-up or online.

Preparing for stay at home order in Minnesota

Stay at home Minnesota goes into effect on Friday at 11:59pm.

World & National

Coronavirus impacts child welfare system

Child welfare agencies across the county are struggling to keep workers and children safe and healthy in the midst of COVID-19.

any agencies have cut back on in-person inspections at homes of children considered at risk of abuse and neglect.

Civil rights leader, MLK aide Joseph Lowery dies at 98

Joseph E. Lowery, a civil rights leader who helped Martin Luther King Jr. found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference died at 98 Friday.

Lowery was an active force in social issues such as war and poverty all his life.

Trump seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators

President Trump has issued an order that seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators for coronavirus patients under the Defense Production Act.

Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes

President Trump has signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress this week.

This Week in Mining

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.

The first laker of the new shipping season has left the Twin Ports.

First laker leaves for the new shipping season

A sign of spring and hope in the Northland, as the first laker of the new shipping season has left with iron ore.

WDIO Sports

Minnesota Vikings Re-Sign Veteran Guard Dakota Dozier

The Minnesota Vikings have signed veteran guard Dakota Dozier.

23rd Veteran to Host 5th Annual Nearly Naked Ruck March Online

Due to the coronavirus, Duluth's fifth annual Nearly Naked Ruck March will take place virtually. The event is set for Saturday and will be streamed on Facebook Live by 23rd Veteran.

Marchers participating in the 2019 Nearly Naked Ruck March.

Saints Won't Meet MacMurray on Gridiron, College Announces Closing at End of 2019-2020 Season

Colleges across the country are canceling their spring semesters and going to classes online due to COVID-19, however, MacMurray College announced it's closing for good.

MacMurray facing St. Scholastica in 2019.

DNR Encourages Anglers to Fish in their Community Ahead of Saturday's Trout Opener

Travel is still allowed for anglers wanting to fish during Saturday's trout opener on the Brule River in Wisconsin. However, the DNR is encouraging anglers to fish waterbodies as close to home as possible and in their community.

Good Morning Northland

Animal Allies: Dullahan

Animal Allies: Charlie

Knowing your finance options amidst coronavirus concerns

Tips to prepare your taxes ahead of the deadline

Animal Allies: Wilbur

Harlem Globetrotters bringing tour back to Duluth

Update: Poetry event postponed

Look Out for the Helpers donated more food and coffee to folks at St. Luke's.

More donations of food and coffee for healthcare workers

St. Luke's & Essentia Health weigh in on COVID-19 response

Klobuchar's husband back home after virus hospitalization

Northland schools ready to launch distance learning

Bayfield County reports 2nd case of COVID-19

Shipping season starts despite chaos with COVID-19

Wisconsin cancels standardized testing

Health

Minnesota reports fifth COVID-19 related death

The Minnesota Department of Health reported its fifth COVID-19 related death on Saturday. The total of confirmed cases in the state is now 441.

Consumer

Trump seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators

President Trump has issued an order that seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators for coronavirus patients under the Defense Production Act.

Entertainment

Country singer Joe Diffie tests positive for coronavirus

Country singer Joe Diffie has tested positive for COVID-19, and is under the care of medical professionals. Diffie is scheduled to perform at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth on Friday, July 24.

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.

Duluth School Board chooses new superintendent

The Duluth School Board has chosen a new superintendent to fill Bill Gronseth's seat. John Magas will assume his responsibilities July 1.

The Duluth School Board has chosen John Magas to fill Bill Gronseth's seat.

Blacklist Brewing Company reacts to extended closure

Blacklist Brewing Company in Duluth says they had been preparing for the possibility of the closures of bars and restaurants to be extended.

Essentia Health opens donation drop-off site

Essentia Health has opened a donation drop-off site at its Miller Hill location. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., people can bring donations of N95 masks or other unopened Personal Protective Equipment to be distributed to healthcare workers.

Essentia says N95 masks are their most-needed item.

Politics

Evers asks lawmakers to modify election statutes

Evers suspends evictions, foreclosures

Minnesota Legislature passes $330 million COVID-19 aid bill

Outdoor

DNR Encourages Anglers to Fish in their Community Ahead of Saturday's Trout Opener

Mille Lacs walleye fishing catch-and-release, closed July

Walleye fishing on Mille Lacs will be catch-and-release only this summer, with no walleye fishing at all in July.

DNR: 51 invasive carp in Mississippi River near La Crosse

FILE - Silver carp made up the majority of the invasive carp found in a recent Mississippi River discovery.

Judge Fines Michigan Man for Poaching Wisconsin Raptor

Skiers Make their Mark at 46th Annual Birkebeiner

Skiers racing down Main Street towards the finish line.

Ready to Race: Hayward Prepares for 46th Annual Birkebeiner

Additional snow was hauled into town Wednesday to construct the final stretch of the race track on Main Street.

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Trump declares major disaster in Michigan amid pandemic

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Driver charged in death of teen who was struck and killed

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Animal Allies: Charlie

Knowing your finance options amidst coronavirus concerns

Tips to prepare your taxes ahead of the deadline

Animal Allies: Wilbur

Harlem Globetrotters bringing tour back to Duluth

Update: Poetry event postponed

More donations of food and coffee for healthcare workers

St. Luke's & Essentia Health weigh in on COVID-19 response

Klobuchar's husband back home after virus hospitalization

Northland schools ready to launch distance learning

Bayfield County reports 2nd case of COVID-19

Shipping season starts despite chaos with COVID-19

Wisconsin cancels standardized testing

Minnesota reports fifth COVID-19 related death

Trump seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators

Country singer Joe Diffie tests positive for coronavirus

Evers asks lawmakers to modify election statutes

Evers suspends evictions, foreclosures

Minnesota Legislature passes $330 million COVID-19 aid bill

DNR Encourages Anglers to Fish in their Community Ahead of Saturday's Trout Opener

Mille Lacs walleye fishing catch-and-release, closed July

DNR: 51 invasive carp in Mississippi River near La Crosse

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