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Decommissioned ship catches fire while being scrapped

03/01/2021 04:35 PM

Firefighters responded to help fight flames aboard a decommissioned ship docked at a Duluth scrapyard on Monday afternoon. Crews were dismantling the J.B. Ford when a spark ignited wood in a cabin area.

Eveleth's police chief retiring

Wisconsin's new COVID-19 vaccine registry launching tonight

Women use own experiences to write The Infertility Doula

CAD Tax Site Manager answers pandemic-related tax questions

YouTuber donates ice fishing gear to anglers who lost theirs

Minnesota, Wisconsin expecting 92,000 J&J doses in coming weeks

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Duluth-area media outlets join together for a "COVID-19 Vaccine: Finding Answers"

Wakefield issues boil advisory after water pressure drop

DNR study shows that Minnesota deer were exposed to insecticides

Minnesota COVID-19 Update Monday

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Georgia House passes GOP bill rolling back voting access

Republican lawmakers in Georgia have muscled legislation through the state House that would roll back voting access, passing over objections from Democrats and civil rights groups.

Deal reached to get California children back in classrooms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders have reached an agreement aimed at getting most public school children back in classrooms by the end of March.

California state legislative leaders have reached an agreement aimed at getting most public school children back in classrooms by the end of March.

Trump calls for GOP unity, says he won't start another party

Former President Donald Trump called for Republican Party unity when he returned to the political stage for the first time since losing the White House to Joe Biden.

Crisis deepens for Cuomo; AG wants to lead harassment probe

New York Attorney General Letitia James has rejected a plan announced by an aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo to team up with the state’s chief judge in choosing an independent lawyer to investigate claims of sexual harassment against the embattled governor.

Midwest News

Wisconsin's new COVID-19 vaccine registry launching tonight

Minneapolis won't pay 'influencers' during officer's trial

Former Gov. Snyder team: No Flint residents should be water case jurors

GOP urges Gov. Evers to spend federal aid on in-person schools

Chicago schools open doors to thousands more students

Survey: Economy grows, but inflation, shipping worries loom

Suspect in fatal pedestrian crash in St. Paul arrested

Those with chronic conditions wait for vaccine in Wisconsin

This Week in Mining

Cleveland-Cliffs is preparing to send their HBI to customers in March.

A transformative year for Cleveland-Cliffs

The CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs shared that one year ago, their main focus was iron ore. Now, they are the largest flat-rolled steelmaker in North America.

Mn Supreme Court issues order about air permit for PolyMet.

Court: MPCA not required to investigate PolyMet "sham permitting" allegation

The Minnesota Supreme Court says state regulators were not required to investigate allegations of "sham permitting" during PolyMet's initial application for an air emissions permit. The ruling notes that the EPA has enforcement options if PolyMet does not comply with its permit.

SME Minnesota conference going virtual, registration open

Last year, the annual SME conference was canceled. But this year, the organizers are pushing forward, and are putting on a virtual event April 13-15th.

WDIO Sports

A look back at a special bond among Bluestreaks basketball

Thirty years ago a record finally bit the dust on the hardwood as one Northlander was crowned Minnesota’s all-time leading scorer in boys basketball. Looking back, it was a special friendship that made a moment and achievement like that all happen.

Rodgers gives $1 million to help businesses in his hometown

Green Bay Packers quarterback and reigning league MVP Aaron Rodgers has donated $1 million to help 80 locally owned business in or around his hometown of Chico, California.

Wild lose goalie Alex Stalock to Oilers on waiver claim

The Edmonton Oilers announced on Monday morning that they have been awarded South St. Paul native and goalie Alex Stalock, via waivers. The Minnesota Wild placed Stalock on waivers to create cap space. They add an additional $467K of space.

Cardinals agree to terms with free agent edge rusher and former Badger JJ Watt

J.J. Watt has agreed to a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals.

Good Morning Northland

Antibody therapies work by attaching to the spikes on the virus cell, preventing it from attaching to human cells and spreading.

Finding Answers: COVID-19 vaccine questions with Dr. Rachel Gordon

Gallery: Walking with Weathers on Good Morning Northland

University of Minnesota creates online survey gathering information on pandemic schooling

University of Minnesota researchers create a new type of apple

Walz announcing a return to school plan for middle, high school students

UMD highlighting Black Deaf History through free virtual event

Free COVID-19 testing site in Superior

50-year-old man killed in Iron Co. snowmobile crash

UPDATE: All tenants safe after Virginia apartment fire

UPDATE: 2-year-old who was inside stolen vehicle found safe

Minnesota medical experts applaud FDA's emergency approval for J&J vaccine

Many remember the life and legacy of K-9 Luna

US clears Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 shot

BCA identifies Duluth standoff suspect

Health

Women use own experiences to write The Infertility Doula

Infertility can be an isolating and devastating situation to live through. Two Duluth women have taken their years of experiences with it and written a book called The Infertility Doula.

Two women from Duluth have written a book called The Infertility Doula to help others on this journey.

Consumer

Costco to raise starting hourly wage to $16; end hazard pay

Costco will increase its starting wage to $16 an hour next week. Amazon, Target and Best Buy have $15 minimum wages. Walmart's starting pay is $11 an hour.

Entertainment

Snowmobiler to record stunts around Duluth

Well-known snowmobiler Levi LaVallee is asking for privacy as he performs a series of stunts around Duluth in the coming days for a video project. The recording may result in some closures of public areas, but the city did not disclose the time or location of the closures.

Professional snowmobiler Levy LeVallee performing a snowmobile stunt in St. Paul.

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Eveleth's police chief retiring

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Women use own experiences to write The Infertility Doula

CAD Tax Site Manager answers pandemic-related tax questions

YouTuber donates ice fishing gear to anglers who lost theirs

Minnesota, Wisconsin expecting 92,000 J&J doses in coming weeks

Duluth-area media outlets join together for a "COVID-19 Vaccine: Finding Answers"

Wakefield issues boil advisory after water pressure drop

DNR study shows that Minnesota deer were exposed to insecticides

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Wisconsin COVID-19 Update Monday

Michigan COVID-19 Update Monday

Minneapolis won't pay 'influencers' during officer's trial

14-year-old Morgan Martens of Brule wins Junior Iditarod Sled Dog Race

Northlanders voice support for new bill that aims to end systemic racism in MN

Proctor Snowmobile Classic held on a smaller scale

Students host "Bundles of Luck" fundraiser for Second Harvest

Minnesota reports daily record for COVID-19 vaccinations

Wisconsin's new COVID-19 vaccine registry launching tonight

Minneapolis won't pay 'influencers' during officer's trial

Former Gov. Snyder team: No Flint residents should be water case jurors

GOP urges Gov. Evers to spend federal aid on in-person schools

Chicago schools open doors to thousands more students

Survey: Economy grows, but inflation, shipping worries loom

Suspect in fatal pedestrian crash in St. Paul arrested

Those with chronic conditions wait for vaccine in Wisconsin

Finding Answers: COVID-19 vaccine questions with Dr. Rachel Gordon

Gallery: Walking with Weathers on Good Morning Northland

University of Minnesota creates online survey gathering information on pandemic schooling

University of Minnesota researchers create a new type of apple

Walz announcing a return to school plan for middle, high school students

UMD highlighting Black Deaf History through free virtual event

Free COVID-19 testing site in Superior

50-year-old man killed in Iron Co. snowmobile crash

UPDATE: All tenants safe after Virginia apartment fire

UPDATE: 2-year-old who was inside stolen vehicle found safe

Minnesota medical experts applaud FDA's emergency approval for J&J vaccine

Many remember the life and legacy of K-9 Luna

US clears Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 shot

BCA identifies Duluth standoff suspect

Women use own experiences to write The Infertility Doula

Costco to raise starting hourly wage to $16; end hazard pay

Snowmobiler to record stunts around Duluth

Georgia House passes GOP bill rolling back voting access

GOP urges Gov. Evers to spend federal aid on in-person schools

Michigan ballot drive would subject gov, lawmakers to FOIA

DNR study shows that Minnesota deer were exposed to insecticides

Democratic-led House makes conservation push with lands bill

Wisconsin wolf kill nearly 100 animals over target

Wisconsin wolf hunt to run Feb. 22-28

Judge orders Wis. DNR to start wolf hunt this month

Birkebeiner will take place, but with safety protocols