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Cook County still leads Minnesota in unemployment claims

May 25, 2020 05:17PM ● By Editor

Cook County leads the state with 33.8% of its 2019 annual labor force filing for unemployment from March 16 to May 21. Roseau County is at 33.6%. From Business North - May 25, 2020

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Northland resort towns worry pandemic could take devastating financial toll

May 25, 2020 08:17AM ● By Editor

Not far from the town of Cook and the west end of Lake Vermilion, this area is flooded by resort vacationers and cabin folks from fishing opener to Labor Day. A season that is off to a very bad start. By Dan Wolfe of KBJR-TV - May 22, 2020

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Video: Thousands Turn Out For Minnesota National Guard’s Free COVID-19 Testing

May 25, 2020 07:33AM ● By Editor

The Minnesota National Guard is offering free COVID-19 tests to anyone who wants one this Memorial Day weekend at six different armories around the state. From WCCO-TV - May 25, 2020

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Video: COVID-19 cuts camping season short

May 25, 2020 06:14AM ● By Editor

Generally, Burton said Penmarallter would be open from May 1st to October 21st, but because of COVID-19, their season has been cut short. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - May 25, 2020

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Video: COVID-19 testing kicks off in Duluth, other MN cities

May 24, 2020 06:50AM ● By Editor

On Saturday, the Minnesota National Guard began COVID-19 testing at six locations across the state, including in Duluth. The testing was free and open to all Minnesotans. It will continue Sunday and Monday, or until supplies run out. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - May 24, 2020

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Sunshine for the weekend, frost possible again Friday night

May 24, 2020 06:35AM ● By Editor

From the National Weather Service - Duluth MN - June 12, 2020

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Video: Cook County encourages 'one moose of distance' for visitors

May 23, 2020 04:27PM ● By Editor

There are mixed messages from officials about heading to cabin country, but legally you may do so. Cook County encourages 'one moose of distance' for visitors By Kiya Edwards from KARE 11 News - May 24, 2020

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Jamey Malcomb column: Taking some Ls

May 23, 2020 08:21AM ● By Editor

Reporter Jamey Malcomb reflects on his time at the Lake County News-Chronicle as it ceases publishing and what the North Shore has meant to him. By Jamey Malcomb from the Lake County News Chronicle| May 22, 2020

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High water and pandemic challenge Great Lakes-Seaway shipping

May 22, 2020 01:26PM ● By Editor

Just as the 2020 shipping season on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway was getting underway, the Covid-19 pandemic ramped up in North America. The challenges and necessities of the coronavirus pandemic are reflected in port tonnage totals for the start of the season. From staff reports from workboat.com - May 23, 2020

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Video: Duluth's Spirit Mountain to remain closed all summer

May 21, 2020 06:30AM ● By Editor

Employees are expected to be laid off until September when preparations for the ski season begin. The recreation area wouldn't open to the public until November at the earliest. From KSTP-TV - May 20, 2020

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