DOUGLAS COUNTY

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On Jan. 20, the Minnesota Department of Health and Wisconsin Department of Health Services recorded 678 new cases of COVID-19 in the Northland and five COVID-19-related deaths.

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More than half of COVID-19 tests coming back positive across Wisconsin

DHS data shows nearly 1,900 new cases and 10 deaths from COVID-19 in Northwestern Wisconsin over the past week.

January 20, 2022 09:28 AM

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Zoning changes head to Douglas County Board

The committee promised to tweak zoning changes in Douglas County once the new ordinance is in place.

January 13, 2022 03:00 PM

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COVID-19 infection rates critically high throughout Wisconsin, data shows

More than 95% of ICU beds are in use across the state as the pandemic claims more than 200 more Wisconsinites, DHS said.

January 13, 2022 06:17 AM

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Few candidates line up for elections in Douglas County

Two city council races are contested so far; candidates in the council's 9th District have until Friday, Jan. 7 to get on the ballot.

January 06, 2022 10:03 AM

By Shelley Nelson

Local

Douglas County to consider bonuses for jailers, sergeants

The bonus pay targets recruitment and retention as the jail administration continues to struggle to fill its ranks.

January 04, 2022 05:30 AM

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The Superior Telegram's 2021 Year in Review

Our reporting is possible thanks to our subscribers. We thank you for your support in 2021 and wish you all the best in 2022 and beyond!

December 31, 2021 05:30 AM

By Superior Telegram

Business

Douglas County sets policy to slow oak wilt spread

The new policies will accommodate harvesters facing new restrictions and address the spread of the fungal infection.

December 27, 2021 01:00 PM

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Community COVID-19 vaccine clinic moves to Northwood Tech

The clinic will remain open at UWS this week, but moves to the conference center at the technical college next week.

December 13, 2021 01:30 PM

Local

Duluth man dies in rollover near Oliver

The vehicle he was driving left the road and struck an embankment. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

December 09, 2021 11:43 PM

By By Superior Telegram

Local

Policy for donating land to Douglas County may change

The proposed change would limit the county's tax liability on donations it accepts.

December 06, 2021 12:00 PM

Local

Douglas County Board increases its pay

County employees questioned the fairness of spending $38,934 more on board salaries when merit rewards for staff have been taken away.

November 22, 2021 04:00 PM

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Douglas County denies zoning change for Wascott hobby farm

The couple's plan to breed horses and chickens near Person Lake was shot down after neighbors raised concerns.

October 14, 2021 12:00 PM