Northland's NewsCenter Local News http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local RSS Feed for KBJR - News - Local News en-us Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:12:04 GMT SMDC To Vaccinate High-Risk Groups Against H1N1 Flu http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/69382122.html Next week, SMDC Health System will begin distributing the H1N1 flu vaccine to certain groups who are at a higher risk for developing complications from the flu. One Person Dead Following Single Vehicle Accident http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/69439322.html The Minnesota State Patrol says witnesses reported a Jeep passing at speeds up to 85 mph in the Northbound lane before it left the road near Willow River. Easing Hassles on Duluth Construction Permits http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/69439222.html The City of Duluth is looking to remove roadblocks and frustration when it comes to issuing construction permits. It's part of a plan by Mayor Don Ness to streamline permitting for businesses wanting to expand or for homeowners looking to improve. Home buyer tax credit to hope Duluth market http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/69438902.html President Obama signed an extension and expansion of the first–time home buyer tax credit just as Duluth's housing market enters its slow season. Esko ride center gets gift that keeps on giving http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/69438037.html Truck loads of sandbags are giving a whole new meaning to the idea of re–gifting in the Northland. Hunting Opener '09 http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/69430862.html Nearly a half a million people will be hitting the woods of Minnesota for the deer hunting opener. Across the region hunting outfitters and sporting goods stores have been swamped by eager hunters hoping to bag the big one. Trevor Roy has the story. Duluth Police Gearing Up For Bentleyville http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/69422967.html Duluth police are gearing up for Bentleyville. Hit-And-Run Suspect Charged http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/69422497.html The suspect arrested in a hit-and-run that left an 18-year-old man in critical condition in Duluth was charged today. H1N1 Vaccination Clinic To Open Up In Duluth For At Risk People http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/69395217.html Health officials are encouraging everyone to eventually get vaccinated for the H1N1 novel flu...but until it's available for the entire population, four groups of at–risk people are encouraged to get it in Duluth next week. Authorities Recover Body On Lake Superior Shore http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/69376032.html Authorities said today that they have recovered a body that washed up on the shore of Lake Superior.