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Essentia Health expresses confidence current timelines can still be met, despite vaccination availability concerns

01/15/2021 09:05 PM

Dr. Richard Vetter, the chief medical officer of Essentia West, believes his healthcare organization is prepared to work with whatever amount of COVID-19 vaccinations they receive.

"They were lying," Gov. Walz says about federal COVID-19 vaccine stockpile

Extremist threat to Minnesota Capitol has faded

The Race Is On: Beargrease sets date for 2021 sled dog marathon

Minnesota leaders lay out plan to protect State Capitol from potential protests

Shipping season over in the Northland

'This is not a game': Global virus death toll hits 2 million

Organizers are gearing up for the annual Cold Front February, making it's pandemic-debut in Bayfront Festival Park. It will run from February 6-12, 2021.

Cold Front February is coming back

States declare emergencies, close capitols ahead of rallies

Minnesota COVID-19 Update Friday

Wisconsin COVID-19 Update Friday

World & National

Biden's virus plan: 100 million shots just the start

Joe Biden says that administering 100 million shots in his first 100 days is only the beginning of his coronavirus plan.

States declare emergencies, close capitols ahead of rallies

Governors in some states have called out the National Guard, declared states of emergency and closed their capitol buildings over concerns about potentially violent demonstrations.

Trump to leave Washington on morning of Biden's inauguration

President Donald Trump will leave Washington next Wednesday morning, just before President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

President Trump stands in front of the White House after being treated for COVID-19 at Walter Reed Military Medical Center in October, 2020.

Mike Pence calls Kamala Harris to offer congratulations

Vice President Mike Pence has called Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to offer his congratulations, offers assistance with transition.

This Week in Mining

The 2020 shipping season wraps up Friday night when the Soo Locks close.

Shipping season over in the Northland

The Soo Locks close at 11:59pm on Friday, signaling the end of the 2020 shipping season. Cargo numbers are down significantly in the Twin Ports, but there are some bright spots.

Minnesota lawmakers introduce anti-copper mining legislation

Minnesota lawmakers are ramping up efforts to prevent mining companies from gaining a foothold in Minnesota with legislation that aims to slow or ban copper-nickel mining in the state’s northeastern Iron Range.

Environmental groups and lawmakers are pushing for a Prove it First law, when it comes to copper nickel mining.

Lawmakers, environmental groups announce "Prove it First" bill

Opponents to copper nickel mining in Minnesota plan to introduce a bill that would require proof before permits. Specifically, that a similar mine had operated for at least 10 years and been closed for at least 10 years without causing pollution.

WDIO Sports

The Race Is On: Beargrease sets date for 2021 sled dog marathon

Officials with the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon says the annual race up Minnesota's north shore will begin on Sunday, January 31.

The 2021 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon will start Sunday, January 31 in Duluth and ending in Grand Portage, Minnesota.

Bulldogs holding heads high while on a pause

The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) women's basketball team is off to a 3-0 start and had only had one cancellation up until this week.

Timberwolves' Friday night game vs. Memphis postponed

The Minnesota Timberwolves' scheduled Friday night game has been postponed.

Brewers reach 1-year deals with Josh Hader, Brandon Woodruff

The Milwaukee Brewers avoided going to arbitration with pitchers Josh Hader and Brandon Woodruff by signing the former All-Stars to one-year contracts.

Good Morning Northland

Free fishing this weekend in Minnesota and Wisconsin

Gallery: Walking with Weathers on Good Morning Northland

Food for Thought event kicks off with "Wall of Wine" fundraiser

Minnesota youth sports games continue today

Two Duluth dogs are raising money for their heart surgeries and they need your help

Make plans for the Lake Superior Ice Festival

Early morning structure fire damages apartment building in Duluth's Endion area

Officials, runners weigh in on changes made to Grandma’s Marathon

St. Louis County seeking volunteers to assist at COVID-19 vaccination clinics

Security officials urge Minnesotans to avoid state Capitol

Light snow and rain lingers today; Additional accumulation for South Shore

Temporary COVID-19 testing site coming to International Falls

DECC to welcome back limited number of fans for Bulldog Hockey

Grandma's Marathon will stay at half-capacity

Health

"They were lying," Gov. Walz says about federal COVID-19 vaccine stockpile

Gov. Tim Walz said federal government lied about COVID-19 stockpile during a press conference.

Consumer

Pet food recall expanded; 70 pets have died

Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. is expanding its recall on certain pet foods. More than 70 pets have died after eating Sportmix pet food.

Entertainment

Tyler Hubbard, Tim McGraw call for unity on new duet

Country stars Tyler Hubbard and Tim McGraw are asking people to walk a mile in someone else's shoes in a call for unity on their new duet "Undivided," released Wednesday.

New Infinity Skating Rink opens in Two Harbors

A new Infinity Skating Rink is now open at Superior Shores Resort in Two Harbors. Opening day for the rink was Wednesday.

Northland political professor weighs in on President Trump's second impeachment

To gain more insight on President Donald Trump's second impeachment, WDIO spoke to Dr. Cindy Rugeley, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Minnesota Duluth

DTA announces route changes

The Duluth Transit Authority is making some changes to their routes, bringing some back and eliminating some all together.

Superior School District extends efforts to provide students with meals

The Superior School District has extended their efforts to provide students with meals by adding an extra day of the week to their curbside pick-up and mobile meal route efforts.

Politics

Extremist threat to Minnesota Capitol has faded

Wisconsin Capitol Police tell lawmakers to stay away

Guard activated at Michigan Capitol amid increased security

Links & More

Outdoor

Groups ask court to restore protections for US gray wolves

A DNR trail camera image, taken in August 2019, of a gray wolf in the Upper Peninsula.

Ontario snowmobiler found after writing SOS with coffee grounds

Officers searching for a missing snowmobiler found tracks leading to open water before eventually finding the missing person.

Scientists decry death by 1,000 cuts for world's insects

Deal reached on project to protect lakes from invasive fish

MN DNR outlines wolf plan as endangered species status expires

Gray wolves have been delisted as an endangered species.

Curious St. Louis River bobcats attract online attention

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"They were lying," Gov. Walz says about federal COVID-19 vaccine stockpile

Extremist threat to Minnesota Capitol has faded

The Race Is On: Beargrease sets date for 2021 sled dog marathon

Minnesota leaders lay out plan to protect State Capitol from potential protests

Shipping season over in the Northland

'This is not a game': Global virus death toll hits 2 million

Cold Front February is coming back

States declare emergencies, close capitols ahead of rallies

Minnesota COVID-19 Update Friday

Wisconsin COVID-19 Update Friday

Michigan COVID-19 Update Friday

Wisconsin GOP official who made 'war' post resigns

Duluth woman encourages thank you notes for Capitol cleanup crew

New Bell Bank branch in Duluth renovates historic building

Minnesota takes limited step to expand vaccine eligibility

Gov. Walz visits Duluth, makes call for "civility, calm, and peace"

Duluth Police investigating stabbing in Lincoln Park neighborhood

Minnesota lawmakers introduce anti-copper mining legislation

Extremist threat to Minnesota Capitol has faded

Wisconsin Capitol Police tell lawmakers to stay away

Guard activated at Michigan Capitol amid increased security

Wisconsin GOP official who made 'war' post resigns

Janesville teachers to receive vaccine ahead of schedule

Michigan tax revenues are $2.1B above earlier projections

Minnesota takes limited step to expand vaccine eligibility

Minnesota lawmakers introduce anti-copper mining legislation

Free fishing this weekend in Minnesota and Wisconsin

Gallery: Walking with Weathers on Good Morning Northland

Food for Thought event kicks off with "Wall of Wine" fundraiser

Minnesota youth sports games continue today

Two Duluth dogs are raising money for their heart surgeries and they need your help

Make plans for the Lake Superior Ice Festival

Early morning structure fire damages apartment building in Duluth's Endion area

Officials, runners weigh in on changes made to Grandma’s Marathon

St. Louis County seeking volunteers to assist at COVID-19 vaccination clinics

Security officials urge Minnesotans to avoid state Capitol

Light snow and rain lingers today; Additional accumulation for South Shore

Temporary COVID-19 testing site coming to International Falls

DECC to welcome back limited number of fans for Bulldog Hockey

Grandma's Marathon will stay at half-capacity

"They were lying," Gov. Walz says about federal COVID-19 vaccine stockpile

Pet food recall expanded; 70 pets have died

Tyler Hubbard, Tim McGraw call for unity on new duet

Extremist threat to Minnesota Capitol has faded

Wisconsin Capitol Police tell lawmakers to stay away

Guard activated at Michigan Capitol amid increased security

Groups ask court to restore protections for US gray wolves

Ontario snowmobiler found after writing SOS with coffee grounds

Scientists decry death by 1,000 cuts for world's insects

Deal reached on project to protect lakes from invasive fish

MN DNR outlines wolf plan as endangered species status expires

Curious St. Louis River bobcats attract online attention