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Video: Looking at the environmental impact as bag fees return in Minneapolis and Duluth

Oct 02, 2021 07:00AM ● By Editor

City officials say cutting down on the use of plastic bags will reduce clogs in recycling machinery. They say the plastic can take four to six hours to remove. By Rich Reeve of KSTP-TV - October 1, 2021

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S.S. Meteor turns 125, celebrations underway honoring its historical significance

Oct 02, 2021 06:41AM ● By Editor

The meteor crew plans on having more events Saturday with a tribute to McDougal, with a kid-friendly event at the Bong museum focusing on shipwrecks. By Abigael Smith of KBJR-TV - October 1, 2021

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Video: Bayfield Apple Fest is back, with a few activities missing

Oct 02, 2021 06:33AM ● By Editor

Apple Fest is back, but with a few changes. To reduce risk of Covid exposure, there is no mass band in the parade, no carnival, no apple pie and dessert contest, no senior pie social, and the music venues have been spread out around downtown Bayfield. From WDIO-TV - October 1, 2021

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Person apprehended after hours-long West Duluth standoff

Oct 02, 2021 06:29AM ● By Editor

The standoff happened at an apartment building in the area of Grand Avenue and North Central Avenue in Duluth, causing roads to be closed in the area for more than five hours. From WDIO-TV - October 1, 2021

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Grandma’s Marathon 2022 registration opened Friday

Oct 01, 2021 10:01AM ● By Editor

By Molly Wasche of KBJR-TV - September 30, 2021

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Video: Minnesota GOP lawmakers propose front-line worker bonus pay plan, get pushback

Oct 01, 2021 05:56AM ● By Editor

Immediately after the Republican news conference, several nurses along with food service and maintenance workers expressed disapproval. They say the pool of workers in line for bonuses should be broader. By Tom Hauser of KSTP-TV - September 30, 2021

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Video: Childcare shortage keeps more families away from work and with their kids

Oct 01, 2021 05:37AM ● By Editor

A childcare predicament is effecting the Northland as many families aren't able to find good and affordable childcare. And for Minnesota, the struggle is one of the biggest in the nation. By Kenny Johnson of WDIO-TV - September 30, 2021

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Nonfatal drug overdoses increased during COVID-19 pandemic

Oct 01, 2021 05:23AM ● By Editor

Minnesota hospitals report upward trend in nonfatal overdoses, mirroring fatal overdose data. From the Minnesota Department of Health - September 30, 2021

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Arrest made in alleged assault involving SCSU student athlete

Oct 01, 2021 05:19AM ● By Editor

Police say the victim, a 20-year-old student, suffered serious injuries to his head and face. By Dana Thiede and Lou Raguse of KARE 11 News - September 29, 2021

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Ball Club Road to Reopen at 5PM Thursday

Sep 30, 2021 01:38PM ● By Editor

The culvert replacement on Ball Club Road (CR 27) is substantially complete and the Ball Club Road will reopen at 5pm Thursday. From the Cook County Highway Department - September 30, 2021

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