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Truckers deliver toys to Salvation Army

12/03/2021 12:09 PM

The Duluth Salvation Army's Toys for Tots program received a large donation from Mid-State Truck Service's "Truckers for Tots" effort on Friday. Organizers unloaded dozens of shopping bags filled with Christmas gifts.

2021 concludes as it began; with abundant palindrome dates

December, 2021 features 11 dates that begin and end the same. The year began similarly with 11 palindrome dates in January. We will not see another year with 22 palindrome dates until the next century.

10 out of the first 11 days of December, 2021 are palindrome dates

Minnesota lawmakers report progress toward special session

The top Republican in the Minnesota Senate says he's willing to postpone a debate over the confirmation of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm to help break the stalemate over a special session.

Smith: Projects already in the works likely to get funding

Replacement of the Blatnik Bridge is one project being suggested for possible funding under the federal infrastructure bill.

Northwestern Ontario highways reopen after winter storm

Officials closed several northwestern Ontario highways as a winter storm hit the region.

Wisconsin tourism industry showing new signs of life

The Lake Superior Scenic Byway is one of the reasons for tourists to visit northern Wisconsin.

Other News

Pumpkin composting for the UMD Land Lab

The UMD Land Lab will be holding a pumpkin compost drive beginning on Friday.

Red Cliff gets Wisconsin's first dual-language road sign

Zup's Market opens in Ely

Young girls of YWCA Duluth to benefit from AT&T donation

Provincial Police to investigate death that triggered police probe

Missing owl found dead near Minnesota Zoo

VIDEO: Full COVID-19 health briefing from Duluth Hospitals

Man indicted for murder in death of Red Lake tribal officer

Press Conference: Proposed Housing Trust Fund for Duluth

Dig Pink 2021 raises money for breast cancer survivors

More prison inmates vaccinated than corrections employees

Central Minnesota prosecutor reviewing Winston Smith death

Politics

Senate passes stopgap funding bill, avoiding shutdown

Congress has passed a stopgap spending bill that avoids a short-term shutdown and funds the federal government through Feb. 18. The deal came after leaders defused a partisan standoff over federal vaccine mandates.

Health

Minnesota not adding anxiety as condition for medical weed

The Minnesota Department of Health says it would not add anxiety disorders as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana. Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says there's not enough scientific evidence of benefits of medical cannabis use for the condition.

Entertainment

Fairlawn Mansion decked out for the holidays

A newer Christmas tradition was back on Thursday at Fairlawn Mansion in Superior after taking last year off due to COVID-19.

World & National

Senate passes stopgap funding bill, avoiding shutdown

With Roe in question, justices dig into private debate

China clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again

Deal reached to reduce Yellowstone's bison herd by 600-900

Biden launching winter COVID-19 booster, testing campaign

US will resume policy for asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico

Judge: No bond for Michigan teen charged in school shooting

Consumer

Protecting your holiday packages from porch pirates

As the holidays draw near law enforcement is offering tips to keep your packages safe.

When the supply chain, inflation, and stock market has you stressed

The COVID-19 Variant Omicron has put the stock market in a steady decline over the past two days, WDIO Financial Expert, Barry Bigelow says to keep calm and carry on.

Kwik Trip to require pre-pay or pay-at-the-pump

Kwik Trip will require customers to use pay-at-the-pump or pre-pay for most fuel starting Jan. 3. The company says the change is being made due to the high level of drive-offs.

Shop safely on Cyber Monday, and anytime online

The Better Business Bureau has tips to help consumers shop online this holiday season. The advise even on Cyber Monday, online shopping has its risks.

Local businesses compete against Cyber Monday

Small Business Saturday deals have been extended by a week for Superior businesses looking to draw in customers this Cyber Monday.

Twitter stocks surge, co-founder Jack Dorsey stepping down as CEO

Twitter says co-founder Jack Dorsey will step down as CEO of the social media platform. The company's stock jumped more than 10% at the opening bell Monday.

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Smith: Projects already in the works likely to get funding execCheckDiffShort("11/17/2021 05:56 PM","minutes",8225,6305245);

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Wisconsin tourism industry showing new signs of life execCheckDiffShort("11/04/2021 04:16 PM","minutes",8225,6291555);

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Red Cliff gets Wisconsin's first dual-language road sign execCheckDiffShort("11/03/2021 03:39 PM","minutes",8228,6290346);

Zup's Market opens in Ely execCheckDiffShort("10/27/2021 05:25 PM","minutes",8228,6282598);

Young girls of YWCA Duluth to benefit from AT&T donation execCheckDiffShort("10/26/2021 11:54 AM","minutes",8228,6281076);

Provincial Police to investigate death that triggered police probe execCheckDiffShort("10/20/2021 03:53 PM","minutes",8228,6275588);

Missing owl found dead near Minnesota Zoo execCheckDiffShort("10/14/2021 03:09 PM","minutes",8228,6268623);

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Man indicted for murder in death of Red Lake tribal officer execCheckDiffShort("10/08/2021 11:37 AM","minutes",8228,6264049);

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Dig Pink 2021 raises money for breast cancer survivors execCheckDiffShort("10/06/2021 10:50 AM","minutes",8228,6261818);

More prison inmates vaccinated than corrections employees execCheckDiffShort("09/30/2021 04:55 PM","minutes",8228,6255453);

Central Minnesota prosecutor reviewing Winston Smith death execCheckDiffShort("09/29/2021 04:20 PM","minutes",8228,6254108);

Senate passes stopgap funding bill, avoiding shutdown execCheckDiffShort("12/02/2021 10:55 PM","minutes",8230,6319949);

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China clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again execCheckDiffShort("12/02/2021 04:20 PM","minutes",8231,6319678);

Deal reached to reduce Yellowstone's bison herd by 600-900 execCheckDiffShort("12/02/2021 04:13 PM","minutes",8231,6319669);

Biden launching winter COVID-19 booster, testing campaign execCheckDiffShort("12/02/2021 03:06 PM","minutes",8231,6319477);

US will resume policy for asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico execCheckDiffShort("12/02/2021 10:45 AM","minutes",8231,6319318);

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