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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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Video: In Duluth, Patio services not promising for all restaurants

May 21, 2020 06:02AM ● By Editor

According to Tom Hanson, owner of The Duluth Grill, OMC Smokehouse and Corktown Deli, adapting to serving customers on patios will require further innovation and investment during this difficult time. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - May 20, 2020

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Missing canoeist found deceased after search operation on Tuscarora Lake

May 20, 2020 06:53PM ● By Editor

Three people were in a canoe which had capsized on Tuscarora Lake. Two of the people swam to an island and one, a 29-year-old male, was reported missing and later found deceased. From the Cook County MN Sheriff's Office - May 20, 2020

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Video: Adopted dog takes 97-day walk back to foster mom

May 20, 2020 07:40AM ● By Editor

Zelda ran away from her new Chanhassen owners and found her way back to St. Paul. By Boyd Huppert of KARE 11 TV News - May 19, 2020

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U.S. agrees to Canada's request to extend non-essential travel ban into June

May 20, 2020 06:09AM ● By Editor

The ban, which prohibits discretionary travel like vacations and cross-border shopping without restricting trade, commerce and essential employees, was set to expire Thursday until the U.S. agreed to Canada’s request to extend it to June 21. From the National Post - May 20, 2020

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