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New COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday in St. Louis, Douglas, Itasca, Carlton Co.

04/01/2020 05:42 PM

New cases of COVID-19 were reported Wednesday in Carlton, Douglas, Itasca, and St. Louis counties. There have been a total of 13 confirmed cases in St. Louis County, seven in Douglas County, and three in Carlton County, and two in Itasca County.

Northland schools are prepping to launch distance learning.

Northland schools ready to launch distance learning

Minnesota Press Conference: COVID-19 Stay at home order

Grand Marais grocery stores move to curbside pickup or delivery only

Response to coronavirus exposes lack of high-speed internet across Minnesota

First case of COVID-19 confirmed in St. Louis County

Minnesota health officials have confirmed the first presumptive case of the new coronavirus in St. Louis County. WDIO will carry a 12:00 press conference with county officials.

US-Canada border expected to close Friday night

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Canada-U.S. border likely will be closed to all non-essential travel in both directions on Friday night. He says it will take "weeks to months" for social-distancing measures in his country to be lifted.

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Essentia postpones appointments, elective procedures

Essentia Health, St. Luke's offering coronavirus testing

More colleges extend spring break due to coronavirus

Former operator of Hibbing VA Clinic pays $1.8 to settle allegations

The U.S. Department of Justice says the former operator of the Hibbing VA Clinic has agreed to pay $1.85 million to resolve allegations that it failed to schedule veterans' appointments in a timely manner. Sterling Medical Associates no longer operates the clinic.

Old Coachmen Lounge in Hibbing catches fire

The old Coachmen Lounge bar in Hibbing caught fire Tuesday night. According to the Northland FireWire, flames were coming out of the roof. Crews from multiple cities responded to put it out.

The old Coachmen Lounge in Hibbing caught fire Tuesday night.

Building bridges, one toothpick at a time

About 150 students from 12 Northland high schools competed Tuesday to build the strongest bridge out of just toothpicks and glue. The bridges' strength was tested with sand and weights. Some held over 160 pounds!

Northland students put their engineering skills to the test in the 27th Annual Toothpick Bridge Competition, with the goal to build the strongest bridge out of just toothpicks and school glue.

St. Louis County board approves revised sick leave policy

In light of the potential of the COVID-19 coronavirus making an impact in the Northland, St. Louis County Board approved a revised sick leave policy for its nearly 1800 employees.

St. Louis County now has a revised sick leave policy in place, to prepare for potential impacts of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch says a man with a firearm was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy on Sunday. A second man was later found dead at the scene.

Cass Co. deputy fatally shoots man with firearm, 2nd man found dead

Wildwoods holds open house ahead of reopening

Lakeview Behavioral Health office & VFW in Grand Rapids "complete losses" after fire

Northland Boy Scouts have donated over $12,000 worth of popcorn from their fall sales to local service members in the area.

Boy Scouts Donate Popcorn to Local Troops

Minnesota's legislative auditor says the safety of inmates and staff at the state's prisons has suffered due to chronic shortages of correctional officers.

Minnesota Prison Safety Suffers Due to Guard Shortage

St. Louis County Approves Rules About Short Term Rentals

Community members cheer on the Cloquet Esko Carlton girls hockey team as they head to the state championship for the first time since 2006.

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Twin Metals is proposing a copper-nickel mine near Ely.

Twin Metals Opponents Compare State Dept. Document to Grade School Book Report

Suspect in Bemidji Homicide Arrested

Cleanup of Emo Train Derailment Continues, Oil Leak Contained

Dolls Seized at Minnesota-Canadian Border

Thousands of Counterfeit Dolls Seized at International Falls Port of Entry

State and Local Leaders Discuss Efforts to Address Affordable Housing in Minnesota

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Minnesota Press Conference: COVID-19 Stay at home order

Gov. Tim Walz announced a "stay at home" order to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Watch the full press conference here.

US-Canada border expected to close Friday night

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Skier, Snowmobiler Die in Separate Cook Co. Incidents

Spring Hours Begin at Split Rock Lighthouse

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Play areas in Cloquet to be closed immediately

Cloquet police announce the closure of all outdoor play areas including playgrounds and athletic facilities, in response to COVID-19 until at least May 1.

New COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday in St. Louis, Douglas, Itasca, Carlton Co.

Cloquet's B&B Market paying it forward with community donation train

Minnesota Press Conference: COVID-19 Stay at home order

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.

Essentia postpones appointments, elective procedures

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