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Two hikers were rescued from an ice floe as it drifted out into Georgian Bay on Monday.

Police rescue hikers as ice drifts into Georgian Bay

02/23/2021 12:12 PM

Two hikers are safe after drifting almost three kilometers (about two miles) on a chunk of ice into Georgian Bay in Lake Huron.

Lake Superior Scenic Byway wins national designation

The Federal Highway Administration has named the Lake Superior Scenic Byway a National Scenic Byway. The 70-mile byway follows Highway 13 along the lake's south shore in Wisconsin.

The Lake Superior Scenic Byway has been designated a National Scenic Byway.

Wis. Assembly delays vote on repealing mask mandate

The Wisconsin Assembly has delayed a vote on repealing Gov. Tony Evers’ statewide mask mandate after new questions about whether the move would jeopardize more than $49 million in federal food assistance.

Wisconsin's top health official departing for federal job

Officer with knee to George Floyd's neck to be tried alone

Derek Chauvin will be tried separately from three other defendants in the death of George Floyd.

COVID lockdown extended in Thunder Bay and northwestern Ontario

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WDIO and other Duluth-area media outlets will partner with the local medical community on Wednesday, February 24

Duluth-area media outlets join together for a "COVID-19 Vaccine: Finding Answers"

WDIO and other Duluth-area media outlets will partner with the local medical community on a day-long effort on Wednesday, February 24 to answer viewer questions about COVID-19 vaccine distribution and safety.

New learning model proposed for Duluth secondary students

During the Duluth School Board meeting on Tuesday night, the district proposed an update to the current learning model for secondary students that would include four days in the classroom beginning March 29.

Elderly woman struck by vehicle while walking on Arnold Road.

Elderly pedestrian struck by SUV

An elderly woman is facing life threatening injuries, after being hit by a truck on Arnold Road. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence and criminal vehicular operation.

Warm weather brings people out of their houses with a spring in their step

Unseasonably warm weather brought Northlanders out of the house with some spring in their steps. We started off the month of February with a 13-day deep freeze. But Tuesday, highs hit the upper 30s and low 40s.

Real Ranger: Mitten Mission

Community members weigh in on Duluth Police adding third deputy police chief

State partners with community organizations to connect Minnesotans to vaccines

Gov. Walz speaks at Shiloh Temple International Ministries about the COVID-19 Vaccine Coordinator partnerships.

Maurices president to retire; take on new role within company

George Goldfarb has accepted the role of Chairman Emeritus for maurices, a news release says.

Appeals court to weigh 3rd-degree murder charge for Chauvin

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has scheduled oral arguments for March 1 on prosecutors’ request to reinstate a third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin.

Other News

The WLSSD yard waste site on Courtland Street is one of the treecycling dropoff sites.

How to "treecycle" your Christmas tree

The annual "treecycling" effort is underway at nearly a dozen sites in Duluth and Carlton County.

Thunder Bay Police warn of tainted hot dogs left out for pets

Thunder Bay vaccine shipment to test travel logistics

Police: Hundreds of victims in Thunder Bay voyeurism case

Boy, 15, charged in Wisconsin mall shooting that injured 8

Driver charged after fatal crash west of Fort Frances

Walz names Robert Doty as Minnesota's chief tax collector

646 people arrested for marching onto I-94 in Minneapolis

Two charged with staying in remote cabin without permission

St. Louis County ready for early winter

Court: Separate locker room violated transgender boy's right

Wisconsin extends ban on utility disconnections amid COVID-19

Politics

Lawsuit could have courts redraw Minnesota's political maps

The Minnesota Legislature has yet to begin serious work on redrawing the state’s congressional and legislative district boundaries, but the contentious issue is already before the courts.

Health

FDA says J&J 1-dose shot prevents COVID; final decision soon

An analysis by U.S. regulators says Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine provides strong protection against severe COVID-19.The report confirmed that overall the vaccine is about 66% effective at preventing moderate to severe COVID-19.

Entertainment

Cindy McCain memoir about late husband coming in April

Cindy McCain, widow of Sen. John McCain, will have a memoir out this spring. “Stronger: Courage, Hope, and Humor In My Life With John McCain” will be released April 27.

World & National

President Joe Biden plans to distribute millions of face masks to Americans in communities hard-hit by the coronavirus.

Biden aims to distribute masks to millions in 'equity' push

FDA says J&J 1-dose shot prevents COVID; final decision soon

Judge bans enforcement of Biden's 100-day deportation pause

China's Mars craft enters parking orbit before landing rover

Senate approves Vilsack for Agriculture Department again

Judge says wife of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' to stay in jail

School testing can be delayed but not canceled, feds say

Consumer

February spike expected in Minnesotans' home heating bills

Minnesota’s largest gas utilities are warning about high heating bills because of the state’s stretch of subzero weather.

Minnesota lawmakers introduce board to regulate drug prices

Minnesota Democratic lawmakers want to create an independent board to regulate excessive prescription drug prices. An advisory council would review the costs of new brand name prescription drugs.

New restrictions by Canada sting Minnesota border businesses

Canadian officials are enforcing tighter restrictions on nonessential travel across its border, which many northern Minnesota business owners view as a move in the wrong direction.

#FreeTheGrowler bill introduced to MN Legislature

State Legislators have introduced the Free the Growler bill, pushing Minnesota lawmakers to remove the growler cap on the state's craft breweries.

Minnesota Craft Brewery Alliance urging lawmakers to lift state growler cap.

US jobless claims fall slightly to 793,000 with layoffs high

US jobless claims fall slightly to 793,000, evidence that job cuts remain high despite a substantial decline in new viral infections.

Some Minn. Walmarts to give COVID-19 vaccines starting Friday

People age 65 and older will be able to schedule an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at many Minnesota Walmart pharmacies beginning Friday. Participating locations include Cloquet, Grand Rapids, Hermantown, Hibbing, and Mountain Iron.

Some Minnesota Walmart pharmacies will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines on Friday.

Outdoor

Wisconsin hunters quickly kill wolves; season to end early

Wisconsin wildlife officials plan to end the state's wolf season on Wednesday after hunters and trappers filled nearly 70% of the state's kill quota in less than 48 hours.

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Federal grand jury hearing evidence in death of George Floyd execCheckDiffShort("02/24/2021 10:47 AM","minutes",8222,6022319);

Minnesota COVID-19 Update Wednesday execCheckDiffShort("02/24/2021 12:25 PM","minutes",8222,5699389);

Wisconsin's top health official departing for federal job execCheckDiffShort("01/18/2021 09:41 PM","minutes",8225,5982381);

Officer with knee to George Floyd's neck to be tried alone execCheckDiffShort("01/12/2021 12:13 PM","minutes",8225,5975384);

COVID lockdown extended in Thunder Bay and northwestern Ontario execCheckDiffShort("01/08/2021 04:46 PM","minutes",8225,5972392);

How to "treecycle" your Christmas tree execCheckDiffShort("12/29/2020 09:15 PM","minutes",8228,5963358);

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Thunder Bay vaccine shipment to test travel logistics execCheckDiffShort("12/18/2020 11:29 AM","minutes",8228,5955416);

Police: Hundreds of victims in Thunder Bay voyeurism case execCheckDiffShort("12/04/2020 11:52 AM","minutes",8228,5942176);

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Driver charged after fatal crash west of Fort Frances execCheckDiffShort("11/23/2020 10:15 AM","minutes",8228,5932345);

Walz names Robert Doty as Minnesota's chief tax collector execCheckDiffShort("11/06/2020 04:03 PM","minutes",8228,5917598);

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St. Louis County ready for early winter execCheckDiffShort("10/19/2020 04:36 PM","minutes",8228,5899566);

Court: Separate locker room violated transgender boy's right execCheckDiffShort("09/28/2020 04:21 PM","minutes",8228,5877137);

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Birkebeiner will take place, but with safety protocols execCheckDiffShort("02/11/2021 12:16 PM","minutes",8222,6009634);

Court: MPCA not required to investigate PolyMet "sham permitting" allegation

February spike expected in Minnesotans' home heating bills

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Minnesota COVID-19 Update Wednesday

Wisconsin's top health official departing for federal job

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COVID lockdown extended in Thunder Bay and northwestern Ontario

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Thunder Bay Police warn of tainted hot dogs left out for pets

Thunder Bay vaccine shipment to test travel logistics

Police: Hundreds of victims in Thunder Bay voyeurism case

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Driver charged after fatal crash west of Fort Frances

Walz names Robert Doty as Minnesota's chief tax collector

646 people arrested for marching onto I-94 in Minneapolis

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FDA says J&J 1-dose shot prevents COVID; final decision soon

Judge bans enforcement of Biden's 100-day deportation pause

China's Mars craft enters parking orbit before landing rover

Senate approves Vilsack for Agriculture Department again

Judge says wife of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' to stay in jail

School testing can be delayed but not canceled, feds say

Wisconsin hunters quickly kill wolves; season to end early

Wisconsin wolf hunt to run Feb. 22-28

Judge orders Wis. DNR to start wolf hunt this month

Birkebeiner will take place, but with safety protocols