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U of M proposes new academic health care center in Duluth

01/27/2022 10:36 PM

The University of Minnesota is proposing to build a new academic health care center in Duluth's Medical District. It is asking the state legislature for $12 million to design the facility.

First ever ALS platform drug trial comes to Duluth

Learning how to understand the importance of managing stress

Fauci: Covid may not end, hopes to find normalcy

Substance abuse continues to become a growing problem every year

Arrowhead EMS continues to see staffing issues in the region

Best time to exercise? Experts say anytime

Booster shots needed against omicron, CDC studies show

Three new U.S. studies offer more evidence that the COVID-19 vaccines are standing up to the omicron variant, at least among people who have gotten booster shots. Several studies have concluded a booster can significantly improve protection.

New studies offer more evidence that booster shots help improve protection from the omicron variant.

Kris Ehresmann, MDH Infectious Disease Director to retire

Minnesota Department of Health Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann says she will retire on Feb. 2.

Kris Ehresmann, Minnesota Department of Health Infectious Disease Director

Essentia plans demolition of St. Mary's when Vision Northland is complete

Essentia Health plans to demolish St. Mary's Medical Center when the Vision Northland project is complete.

Vaccine booster clinic happening in Cloquet for ages 12 and older

As the omicron variant is rapidly spreading, health experts are encouraging everyone to get vaccinated and boosted.

White House soft-launches COVID-19 test request website

Omicron is the dominant COVID-19 strain in the U.S.

US faces wave of omicron deaths in coming weeks, models say

Blood donors needed for upcoming drive

St. Luke's requires vaccination or negative test for most visitors

The mask mandate will take place on Friday, January 14th after 5 p.m.

Community members react to mask mandate

National Guard to staff Wisconsin hospitals, nursing homes

Report: Alcohol-related deaths in Wisconsin rose 25% in 2020

Millions of test kits will be hitting store shelves starting Saturday, January 15th.

Free at-home COVID-19 testing kit for all Minnesotans

Proctor's Pathways program invited in Essentia Health for a career fair on Wednesday.

Proctor Pathways focuses on opportunities at Essentia Health

Consumer

Planning ahead can help you file an accurate return and avoid processing delays that could slow your tax refund.

Tax season 2022 is here: IRS is now accepting tax returns

The deadline to file 2021 income tax returns is Monday, April 18, for most people. Three days later than the normal, April 15 deadline for filing taxes.

Customers spending more at McDonald's

Customers are spending more at U.S. McDonald's locations.

US economy grew 5.7% in 2021, fastest since 1984

'Sold by Amazon' program ends following state investigation

Fed plans to raise rates as soon as March to cool inflation

The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday, it plans to begin raising its benchmark interest rate as soon as March.

Stocks end lower on Wall Street after another volatile day

Stocks open sharply lower again on Wall Street Tuesday.

Good Morning Northland

Pet of the Week: Kermit and Lucky, a bonded pair looking for a new home together

A bonded pair of cats in search of loving home

These cats are a bonded pair that have a special relationship and are looking for a home that will adopt them together.

Gallery: Walking with Weathers on Good Morning Northland

The Walking with Weathers Forecast at 6:50 a.m. on WDIO-TV

Vaccine incentive program opens for Minnesota kids

Lovable snuggle bug looking for a new home

More attendees needed for 2022 Citizen Police Academy in Duluth

The Duluth Police Department is looking for more people to attend the 2022 Citizen Police Academy.

Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion

Microsoft to acquire gaming company Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion.

Next steps if you test positive for COVID at home

Recall on some Kettle River Frozen Pizzas

COVID hospitalizations soar for kids under five

Minnesota virus positivity rate reaches 15.6% in new record

There's a limit to shoveling all that snow

CDC signs off on Pfizer extra dose measures

As blood supplies reach record lows, Minnesota officials urge more donations

CDC warns against cruises, regardless of vaccination status

Ashland hospital says COVID is taxing resources

CDC recommends shorter COVID isolation, quarantine for all

Outdoor

Board member suggests no population goal in new wolf plan

A member of the Department of Natural Resources policy board is suggesting that the agency's new wolf management plan should not include a specific population goal. The DNR's current plan sets out a population goal of 350 wolves.

A Wisconsin DNR policy board member is suggesting that the board drop a specific population goal for wolves.

Ice road on large northern Minnesota lake opens for 2nd year

A 37-mile ice highway in Minnesota that takes people across Lake of the Woods from Warroad to the Northwest Angle is open for the second year in a row. It costs $250 per vehicle to drive across.

The ice road between Warroad and the Northwest Angle is open.

Up North

Up North: Young mushers learn racing ropes at Beargrease Cub Run

With only a few days left to go till sled dog team's race off at the annual John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, a little prelude took place last weekend to get racers in the spirit.

The 2022 Beargrease Cub Run was held in Two Harbors over the weekend.

Up North: Volunteer breaks into Beargrease racing

Beargrease mushers are busy preparing for the annual event, from the 40-mile race to the full marathon. For many, mushing is a life-long passion.

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Snowmobile club donates to Beargrease in Ryan Redington's name

01/28/2022
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COVID vaccine mandate begins soon for Arrowhead Transit drivers

01/28/2022
05:08 PM

The Mayo Clinic debunks internet 'COVID testing hack'

01/28/2022
04:50 PM

Jan. 6 committee subpoenas fake Trump electors in 7 states

01/28/2022
04:36 PM

Wisconsin election officials deadlock on drop box rules

01/27/2022
03:05 PM

Coast Guard finds 4 more migrant bodies off Florida coast

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World & National

A powerful winter storm is barreling toward the East Coast where residents are preparing for blizzard conditions and coastal flooding.

The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection subpoenas more than a dozen individuals who it says falsely tried to declare Donald Trump won the election.

The Coast Guard says it has found four more bodies in its search for dozens of migrants lost at sea off Florida and will suspend its search.

President Joe Biden says he will name a Supreme Court nominee by the end of February. He has affirmed his pledge to nominate the first Black woman to the court.

A convoy of truckers protesting a vaccine mandate for cross-border drivers made its way through Thunder Bay on Thursday, headed for the nation's capitol. Police are preparing for potential violence as truckers encounter counter-demonstrations.

The U.S. economy grew last year at the fastest pace since Ronald Reagan's presidency, bouncing back with resilience from 2020's brief but devastating coronavirus recession.

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