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International Falls not expecting influx of Canadians when border reopens

Nov 06, 2021 05:24AM ● By Editor

Starting Monday, Canadians will again be able to cross the land border into the U.S. It's been closed since March 2020, although Canadians have been able to fly into the country. By Baihly Warfield of WDIO-TV - November 5, 2021

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Beginning in Grand Portage, new road signs mark boundaries of 1854 Treaty

Nov 05, 2021 06:09AM ● By Editor

The first sign was installed this week next to the southbound lanes of Highway 61 just south of the Canadian border, near Grand Portage State Park. 11 more signs will be installed, including along I-35 near Sturgeon Lake and U.S. Highway 53 in Duluth and near Cook. From WDIO-TV - November 4, 2021

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Not out of the woods yet: Health experts see increase in COVID cases and vaccinations

Nov 05, 2021 06:04AM ● By Editor

According to the Cook County COVID Response Hub, the County has received notice of 14 new COVID-19 cases in the last week, bringing the total case count for Cook County to 272 since the beginning of the pandemic.  From Cook County MN and Robb Coles of KBJR-TV - November 4, 2021

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WisDOT, Red Cliff Reservation unveil new Ojibwe road sign project

Nov 04, 2021 08:22AM ● By Editor

Boyd said it's a big stride for the tribal government to work hand in hand with the state government. WisDOT hopes to install similar signs in each of Wisconsin's 11 tribal nations. By Quinn Gorham of KBJR-TV - November 3, 2021

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Video: Father of four urges others to vaccinate during COVID-19 ICU stay

Nov 04, 2021 08:17AM ● By Editor

An East Central Minnesota man shares his experience in the COVID-19 ICU and urges others to get vaccinated. By Mariam Mackarrom WDIO-TV - November 3, 2021

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Arson, burglary charges pending for Embarrass man after garage fire, crash

Nov 04, 2021 05:50AM ● By Editor

An Iron Range man is facing several charges, including arson after a fire destroyed a garage and four cars Tuesday night. By Briggs LeSavage of KBJR-TV - November 3, 2021

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Registration Information for Youth COVID-19 Vaccination Opportunities in Cook County

Nov 03, 2021 12:07PM ● By Editor

Cook County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC) are pleased to open registration for youth, 5 to 11 years old, COVID-19 vaccination clinics in the month of November. From Cook County - November 3, 2021.

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Video: Minnesota Tribal Contractors Council holds inaugural summit

Nov 03, 2021 06:03AM ● By Editor

Around 80 people representing industries across Northern Minnesota showed up to the event. From WDIO-TV - November 2, 2021

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Minnesota opening up alternative care site as hospitals struggle with staffing

Nov 03, 2021 05:43AM ● By Editor

The state will transform Benedictine St. Gertrude’s, a senior care facility in Shakopee, Minnesota, into an overflow facility. By Karen Scullin of FOX 9 News - November 2, 2021

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Video: Essentia dismisses 49 employees over vaccine mandate

Nov 03, 2021 05:36AM ● By Editor

The health care provider first announced the requirement in early August, setting Nov. 1 as the deadline to be vaccinated or seek an excemption. Essentia said in a statement Tuesday that more than 99% of its workforce had complied with the deadline, but 49 employees did not. From WDIO-TV - November 2, 2021

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