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

04/08/2020 08:17 PM

The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in St. Louis County jumped 65 percent in Wednesday's update from the Minnesota Department of Health. Meanwhile, Sawyer County, Wisconsin, reported its first case.

Many Wisconsin residents chose the curbside voting route.

Wisconsin election underway with precautions at polls

2nd person dies in virus outbreak at Sheboygan nursing home

Voting venue for City of Superior changed

Group of volunteers in Bayfield hand-sew masks for healthcare facilities

7.1 million gallons of sewage overflows into Lake Superior

City officials in Ashland said a sewage overflow led to over 7.1 million gallons flowing into Lake Superior. The City is taking steps to limit any public health hazard or potentially harmful effects on the environment.

Stream should be about the size of a pencil

Judge says no Wisconsin election returns until April 13

Wisconsin's general election will go on as planned on Tuesday, April 7, however a federal judge has ordered officials to withhold reporting any results until April 13.

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Ashland Police identify body found in a ravine

WI National Guard to assist with polling station staffing, other missions

Federal judge to take testimony in Wisconsin election lawsuits

A woman arrives at the Billings Park Civic Center to vote in 2019.

COVID-19 cases reported in Ashland, Bayfield, Gogebic, and Iron (WI) counties

Ashland County has seen its first COVID-19 case as more cases are reported in Bayfield and Gogebic counties. Meanwhile, Iron County officials are defending their handling of a fatal case.

One arrested in death of Webster man

One person is in custody as the Burnett County Sheriff's Office investigates the death of a Webster man.

Unemployment claims reach a daily high in Wisconsin

Unemployment claims in Wisconsin hit a daily high on Monday, with more than 24,600 people filing for benefits. The total number of preliminary unemployment filings since March 15 is nearly 222,000.

Wisconsin governor moves forward with equipment purchases

Governor Tony Evers' administration is moving ahead with plans to buy 10,000 ventilators and 1 million protective masks in the fight against the coronavirus.

Wisconsin cancels standardized testing

Details: Wis. "Safer at Home" order may last one month

Gov. Tony Evers said he is considering a mail-in election in April.

Evers considering making spring election mail-only

Evers orders non-essential Wisconsin businesses closed

Bayfield County declares Public Health Emergency; issues Travel Advisory

The gear is meant to help first responders.

Evers asks FEMA for virus masks, other protective gear

The announcement came from Governor Tony Evers' office Saturday.

Federal, Wisconsin tax deadlines extended to July 15

The decision will be effective Monday, March 23.

WI Depart. of Corrections suspends admissions to state prisons & juvenile facilities

Wisconsin officials report state's 4th COVID-19 death

New Northwest Wisconsin fund aids virus response

Wisconsin list of closures expands to salons

Douglas County has confirmed its first case of coronavirus.

Douglas County confirms first case of COVID-19

Superior Community News

Wisconsin election underway with precautions at polls

Wisconsin's spring election is underway after the state Supreme Court overturned Gov. Tony Evers' last-minute effort to delay voting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Polls are open until 8 p.m.

Superior City Clerk deals with ever-changing election

Gov. Tony Evers is moving the spring election to June 9.

Local fabric shops, community members making face masks for those in need

East 2nd Street in Superior undergoing construction starting Monday

2nd person dies in virus outbreak at Sheboygan nursing home

The death was announced Sunday as the Wisconsin National Guard arrived to begin testing all staff and more than 90 residents.

Voting venue for City of Superior changed

Early voting has begun in Duluth is still open ahead of Election Day on November 5th.

UP Michigan Community News

The Straits of Mackinac connect Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.

Enbridge seeks permits to build Great Lakes oil tunnel

Enbridge is seeking state and federal permits to build an oil pipeline beneath the Straits of Mackinac. The longstanding plan calls for an underwater tunnel to replace a segment of Line 5 that currently sits on the bottom of the lake.

Michigan lawmakers extend emergency declaration in pandemic

Michigan jobless claims already top 2019

MI State officials require faster reporting of COVID-19 deaths

The directive took effect late Saturday.

Michigan's record-high water levels collide with coronavirus

State agencies could find themselves unable to provide the usual level of assistance due to financial hardship.

Gov. Whitmer: Michigan schools closed for academic year

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WI National Guard to assist with polling station staffing, other missions

Federal judge to take testimony in Wisconsin election lawsuits

Wisconsin cancels standardized testing

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