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Rising thefts of catalytic converters

09/23/2021 08:20 PM

Theft of catalytic converters is rising across the country, especially in Minnesota. Thieves are after the precious metals inside the converter, which can make them a quick $300.

Fed foresees a potential rate hike as soon as next year

United Airlines: 97% US workers fully vaccinated

Hiring healthcare providers during the pandemic, how has it been going?

Judge loosens Apple's grip on app store in Epic decision

Superior City Council discusses how to manage tourism promotion and finances

Coleman plant in Sauk Rapids closing, eliminating 175 jobs

Duluth's tourism is up, benefiting businesses this summer

Frost River is one company benefiting from Duluth's increase of tourism.

Apple delays iPhone photo-scanning plan amid fierce backlash

Apple is indefinitely delaying its plans to scan iPhones in the U.S. for images of child sexual abuse. The move followed outcry from security and privacy experts who warned the technology could be exploited by hackers and intrusive governments.

GM, Ford halt some production as chip shortage worsens

FILE - Computer chip shortages are causing problems for automakers.

Wisconsin backs down on regulating swimming pool rental app

Survey: Owners frustrated when linking phones to vehicles

Wall Street rallies back to records following Fed speech

With sales still surging, Best Buy raises prospects for 2021

Group says survey backs cap on payday loan interest rates

Target extends streak even as online sales growth cools

Minnesota State Fair finalizes health guidelines ahead of opening day

Duluth's future pedestrian area Harbor Plaza, is looking for your input

The state of Visit Duluth's partnership with the city remains up in the air.

Duluth's Tourism partnership debate continues with new information from Emily Larson

US jobless claims drop by 14,000 to 385,000

Tech Bytes

Apple Fitness+ launches new Time to Walk episodes

Microsoft's new operating system has taken on a mac-like look. Among the changes, the start menu is in the middle of the screen.
Windows 11 should be live by the end of the year. Version 10 users will get free upgrades.

Airbnb celebrates 25 Years of ‘Macarena’ with Spain Getaway featuring Los Del Río

NBA announces new partnership with the game Fortnite

Apple music is bringing better sound quality to subscribers at no extra charge

TikTok reportedly launching a new job hunting feature

TikTok resumes to connect with potential employers

A shortage of human workers has a Florida restaurant turning to robots

Robot workers in a South Florida restaurant

Health

Vaccines: What's New, What's Next

Dr. Anthony Fauci and ABC's chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jen Ashton sat down for a one-on-one interview as part of "Vaccines: What's New, What's Next," a virtual town hall special event.

Few COVID-19 vaccinated patients need intensive care

Health official: Booster use may be expanded

Itasca County health Briefing for September 16

MOCA's Light Duluth Teal event lifts spirits and raises money

Local doctors emphasize importance of preventative health screenings

The new rental center is located in the back of Frost River Trading.

Frost River Trading opens a new rental center

Customers can now rent out their bestselling packs and accessories.

Calling all artists: Essentia looking for pieces to decorate Vision Northland

Citing updated CDC guidance, Target updates mask policy

Take the survey about telecommuting

Costco construction continuing as planned, opening in the fall of 2021

Flights from Duluth to Denver set to happen in the near future

Regulators deny CenturyLink's bid to change landline rules

Numerous websites briefly go down in widespread outage

Downtown Duluth Farmer's market cancels dates for remainder of the season

Business is Booming in Duluth

This Week in Mining

Time to celebrate Edna G's 125th anniversary in Two Harbors

The historic tug in Two Harbors named the Edna G is celebrating her 125th anniversary, and that calls for a weekend full of activities.

The Edna G is celebrating 125 years with a celebration in Two Harbors.

Cleveland-Cliffs says 75% of employees are vaccinated

Cleveland-Cliffs provided an update about their vaccine incentive program, saying that 75% of their employees are now vaccinated.

U.S. Steel donates $350,000 to Rock Ridge Schools

The massive new gym space at the Rock Ridge High School will be named the U.S. Steel Gymnasium, after the company donated $350,000 to help build that area.

U.S. Steel donated $350,000 to the new Rock Ridge High School.

Mesabi Metallics announces land purchase

Mesabi Metallics announced on Tuesday that the company has purchased 3,200 acres from Butlertac Holdings.

Mesabi Metallics announced they have purchased 2300 acres from Butlertac Holdings.

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World & National

President Joe Biden is set to receive his COVID-19 booster shot on Monday afternoon. The 78-year-old Biden got his first shot on December 21.

A federal judge says John Hinckley Jr., the man who tried to assassinate President Reagan four decades ago can be released unconditionally from the restrictions next year. He was released from a hospital five years ago.

Salt Lake City police say a University of Utah football player has been killed in a shooting at a house party early Sunday.

Nonprofit grants have gone out to prosecuting attorneys' offices that work with local community organizations to find ways to reduce racial disparities.

U.S. health authorities said they’re confident there will be Pfizer boosters for every American who qualifies.

Four teenagers have been charged with a plot to attack a Pennsylvania high school in 2024 on the 25th anniversary of the massacre at Colorado’s Columbine High School.

Consumer

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United Airlines: 97% US workers fully vaccinated execCheckDiffShort("09/22/2021 02:06 PM","minutes",7790,6245853);

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Judge loosens Apple's grip on app store in Epic decision execCheckDiffShort("09/10/2021 05:10 PM","minutes",7790,6233756);

Superior City Council discusses how to manage tourism promotion and finances execCheckDiffShort("09/07/2021 10:51 PM","minutes",7790,6230536);

Coleman plant in Sauk Rapids closing, eliminating 175 jobs execCheckDiffShort("09/04/2021 10:01 AM","minutes",7790,6226802);

GM, Ford halt some production as chip shortage worsens execCheckDiffShort("09/02/2021 01:40 PM","minutes",8015,6225076);

Wisconsin backs down on regulating swimming pool rental app execCheckDiffShort("09/01/2021 11:41 AM","minutes",8015,6223872);

Survey: Owners frustrated when linking phones to vehicles execCheckDiffShort("08/31/2021 01:59 PM","minutes",8015,6222924);

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Group says survey backs cap on payday loan interest rates execCheckDiffShort("08/19/2021 04:30 PM","minutes",8016,6213319);

Target extends streak even as online sales growth cools execCheckDiffShort("08/18/2021 01:25 PM","minutes",8016,6211254);

Minnesota State Fair finalizes health guidelines ahead of opening day execCheckDiffShort("08/18/2021 03:46 PM","minutes",8016,6211167);

Duluth's future pedestrian area Harbor Plaza, is looking for your input execCheckDiffShort("08/17/2021 10:31 PM","minutes",8016,6210723);

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US jobless claims drop by 14,000 to 385,000 execCheckDiffShort("08/05/2021 09:53 AM","minutes",8016,6197445);

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Citing updated CDC guidance, Target updates mask policy execCheckDiffShort("08/02/2021 04:22 PM","minutes",8019,6193912);

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Costco construction continuing as planned, opening in the fall of 2021 execCheckDiffShort("07/28/2021 10:38 PM","minutes",8019,6187284);

Flights from Duluth to Denver set to happen in the near future execCheckDiffShort("07/23/2021 06:17 PM","minutes",8019,6181269);

Regulators deny CenturyLink's bid to change landline rules execCheckDiffShort("07/22/2021 05:51 PM","minutes",8019,6180480);

Numerous websites briefly go down in widespread outage execCheckDiffShort("07/22/2021 03:48 PM","minutes",8019,6180354);

Downtown Duluth Farmer's market cancels dates for remainder of the season execCheckDiffShort("07/22/2021 11:26 AM","minutes",8019,6180042);

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