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Duluth School Board Meets for Superintendent Search Workshop

07/22/2019 09:48 PM

The Duluth School Board met as a Committee of the Whole for a superintendent search workshop. The event organized by the Minnesota School Board Association, provided insight on what steps and considerations to take in choosing the school district's next superintendent.

Garden Party Grows for Edgewood Vista Residents

UMD Remembers World-Renowned Architect

Duluth Woman Charged After Allegedly Hitting Boy on Bike

Groups Ask AG's Office to Investigate PolyMet

Franken Says He 'Absolutely' Regrets Resigning from Senate

County Attorney Rubin Part of Working Group on Deadly Force

Fifth Falls at Gooseberry Falls State Park

Thursday on GMN: Hidden Gem

Gooseberry Falls State Park is one of the North Shore's busiest attractions, but most don't make the trip to it's little-known treasure. Join Brandon Weathers as he hits the trail in search of the Fifth Falls. Thursday on Good Morning Northland.

UPDATE: Name Released of Man Killed after Tractor Falls in Pond

One man is dead after a tractor he was driving, near Cook, fell into a pond. St. Louis County authorities�say the tractor appeared to have fallen in�the pond upside down, ultimately trapping the driver underwater.

Wis. DNR Asks Wastewater Plants to Test for PFAS Contamination

Honor the Earth Holds Festival to Raise Money for "Indigenous Environmental Justice"

The environmental justice group Honor the Earth raised money for

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World & National

Trump Announces Deal on Budget, Debt Ceiling

President Donald Trump says a deal has been struck with congressional leaders on the budget and debt ceiling. The deal mostly eliminates the threat of a repeat government shutdown this fall.

Audit: Hospitals Put Native Americans at Risk with Opioids

A federal audit says government hospitals have placed Native American patients at increased risk for opioid abuse and overdoses. The report finds that a handful of Indian Health Service hospitals failed to follow the agency's protocols for prescribing and dispensing the drugs.

Trump Denies CIA Link to Iran Spy Claim

President Donald Trump says Iran's claim that it arrested U.S. spies is "totally false." Iran claimed the Iranian nationals were recruited by the CIA to spy on the country's nuclear and military sites.

US Slaps Chinese Firm for Importing Iranian Oil

The Trump administration is penalizing a Chinese company and its top executive for violating U.S. restrictions on dealing with Iran. China continues to import Iranian oil.

Midwest News

A family reunion turned tragic when a 7-year-old boy drowned in a pond several hundred feet from a residence in eastern Michigan.

7-Year-Old Drowns During Family Reunion in Michigan

Minnesota Prisons Resort to Video for Psychiatric Care

Minnesota Deputy Indicted in 2018 Fatal Shooting

Weather Runs Gamut for Port Huron to Mackinac Sailboat Race

St. Cloud Police Investigate Shooting Death of 24-year-old

Pedestrian Who Darted into Apple Valley Traffic Dies

Severe Storms Knock out Power to Thousands in Michigan

Motorist Killed in 3-vehicle Crash Involving Police Car

This Week in Mining

Twin Metals says they plan on using the dry stack method to store tailings.

Twin Metals: No Tailings Dam Planned

Twin Metals Minnesota made a major announcement about their copper nickel mine near Ely. They plan on using the dry stack method to store leftover rock, eliminating the need for a tailings pond and dam.

US to Apply Tariffs to Mexican, Chinese Steel Imports

The U.S. Commerce Department has decided to once again apply tariffs on fabricated steel imports from Mexico and China. However, the agency decided not to apply tariffs on imported steel from Canada.

Minnesota Court Orders Hearing on PolyMet Permit

The Minnesota Court of Appeals says there is substantial evidence of procedural irregularities in how EPA officials handled a water discharge permit. The appeals court has ordered a lower court to hold an evidentiary hearing as soon as practical.

WDIO Sports

Brewers All-Star Woodruff Could Miss 6 Weeks

"We've got to fill in around him," Craig Counsell said. "That's what we're going to have to do. I think we can and I think we'll look at all ways we can do that. With both who we've got personnel-wise and the schedule does allow us to do some things and we'll try to take advantage of that."

Vikings Sign Rookie LS, who has 2 Years of Air Force Service

The Minnesota Vikings have signed rookie long snapper Austin Cutting, the seventh-round draft pick from Air Force whose two-year military service requirement needed to be scheduled around team activities before his contract could be finalized.

Lakers Claim Kostas Antetokounmpo Off Waivers From Dallas

Kostas is the brother of Bucks' players Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo.

Jets Ink Two-Year Deal with Former Bulldog Neal Pionk

The Winnipeg Jets announced Sunday that the team has agreed to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $3,000,000 with former University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) defenseman and Hermantown native Neal Pionk.

Good Morning Northland

The 4th annual 'Fighting For Friends' walk/run is Saturday, July 27 in Superior. The event raises money for childhood cancer research and helps kids in their fight against the disease.�

11-year-old Raising Money for Cancer Research

Water is Life Festival Happening Sunday

Animal Allies: Brody

Large Lakes Observatory Celebrating 25-year Milestone

UW-Superior Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing

Duluth Man Rescued from Whiteface Reservoir

Thomas, Big Boy Coming to Duluth Depot

A storm in Rice Lake, Wisconsin on Friday night that brought heavy rain and continuous lightning and thunder.

Severe Weather Damages Trees, Buildings in Wisconsin

Duluth Police Use Reasonable Use of Force in Arrest of Resisting Subject

Rep. Stauber and Community Leaders Discuss F-35's in 148th Fighter Wing

Top Administrator Resigns from Corrections Department

Environmental Head Announces $2M Program for Great Lakes

Head of the Lakes Fair is Underway

Update on Investigation Involving Hibbing Teacher

Health

Minnesota Prisons Resort to Video for Psychiatric Care

Minnesota prisons are turning to telepsychiatry to provide inmates with mental health care. Telepsychiatry is the provision of psychiatric services via video conferencing. The prison in Rush City is participating.

Consumer

Microsoft Pays $25 million to Settle Corruption Charges

Microsoft is paying more than $25 million to settle federal corruption charges involving a bribery scheme in its Hungary office and three other foreign subsidiaries.

Entertainment

Universal to Release 2 New Films in its 'Halloween' Saga

Universal says it will release two new "Halloween" films. "Halloween Kills" will be released in 2020 and "Halloween Ends" will come in 2021.

Blue Angels and Air Force F-35 Performance Preview for Air Show

The Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force F-35 pilots said this year's Duluth Air Show will have you on the edge of your seat. The planes will be flying 700 miles per hour and offer the latest and advanced techonology in the aircraft industry.

The U.S. Air Force F-35A made its way to Duluth Thursday and will be doing a big performance for the air show this weekend.

AAR Adds Jobs, Commits to 20 More Years in Duluth

AAR, an aircraft services company, has added 40 new jobs and committed to staying in Duluth for another 20 years. The company has repaired and maintained planes out of a hangar near the Duluth airport since 2012.

AAR will add 40 new jobs, and the company is already looking for applicants.

Hermantown Unveils Two New Fire Halls

Hermantown city officials were joined with members of the Volunteer Fire Department for the unveiling and open house of two new fire halls in the city.

Hermantown celebrates the unveiling of two new fire halls in the city. This station #2 is located at the corner of Stebner Rd. and Morris Thomas Rd.

Twin Metals: No Tailings Dam Planned

Politics

Trump Announces Deal on Budget, Debt Ceiling

Franken Says He 'Absolutely' Regrets Resigning from Senate

Nadler: Mueller Hearing Focus on Trump Wrongdoing Evidence

The House Judiciary Committee chairman says this week's hearing with special counsel Robert Mueller will highlight findings of wrongdoing by President Donald Trump that he says could warrant impeachment.

Outdoor

Wis. DNR Working on Tech to Pinpoint CWD Sample Origins

West Nile virus Impacting Minnesota Loon Population

Michigan Adopts Deer Hunting Rules to Halt CWD

Sturgeon, America's Forgotten Dinosaurs, Show Signs of Life

Some of Americas sturgeon species and subspecies are making a comeback after they were nearly wiped out by pollution, dam construction, and a caviar rush.

Great Lakes Water Levels Continue Surge; 2 Set Records

Wisconsin Regulators Propose Mandatory Wasting Disease Tests

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UMD Remembers World-Renowned Architect

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Groups Ask AG's Office to Investigate PolyMet

Franken Says He 'Absolutely' Regrets Resigning from Senate

County Attorney Rubin Part of Working Group on Deadly Force

UPDATE: Name Released of Man Killed after Tractor Falls in Pond

Wis. DNR Asks Wastewater Plants to Test for PFAS Contamination

Honor the Earth Holds Festival to Raise Money for "Indigenous Environmental Justice"

Celebrating the Big Lake on Barker's Island

Day Two of Duluth Airshow Brings in People From All Across the Country

Angler's Body Found in Boat Washed Ashore on Mille Lacs Lake

On 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon Landing, UWS Hopes to Inspire Next Generation

Decades-Old Ashland Dock Now Has New Life

17-Year-Old Injured After Being Thrown from Tube on Whiteface Reservoir

Duluth Airshow: Educating on Aviation Careers

Suspect in Custody For Superior Hit-and-Run Incident

7-Year-Old Drowns During Family Reunion in Michigan

Minnesota Prisons Resort to Video for Psychiatric Care

Minnesota Deputy Indicted in 2018 Fatal Shooting

Weather Runs Gamut for Port Huron to Mackinac Sailboat Race

St. Cloud Police Investigate Shooting Death of 24-year-old

Pedestrian Who Darted into Apple Valley Traffic Dies

Severe Storms Knock out Power to Thousands in Michigan

Motorist Killed in 3-vehicle Crash Involving Police Car

11-year-old Raising Money for Cancer Research

Water is Life Festival Happening Sunday

Animal Allies: Brody

Large Lakes Observatory Celebrating 25-year Milestone

UW-Superior Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing

Duluth Man Rescued from Whiteface Reservoir

Thomas, Big Boy Coming to Duluth Depot

Severe Weather Damages Trees, Buildings in Wisconsin

Duluth Police Use Reasonable Use of Force in Arrest of Resisting Subject

Rep. Stauber and Community Leaders Discuss F-35's in 148th Fighter Wing

Top Administrator Resigns from Corrections Department

Environmental Head Announces $2M Program for Great Lakes

Head of the Lakes Fair is Underway

Update on Investigation Involving Hibbing Teacher

Minnesota Prisons Resort to Video for Psychiatric Care

Microsoft Pays $25 million to Settle Corruption Charges

Universal to Release 2 New Films in its 'Halloween' Saga

Trump Announces Deal on Budget, Debt Ceiling

Franken Says He 'Absolutely' Regrets Resigning from Senate

Nadler: Mueller Hearing Focus on Trump Wrongdoing Evidence

Wis. DNR Working on Tech to Pinpoint CWD Sample Origins

West Nile virus Impacting Minnesota Loon Population

Michigan Adopts Deer Hunting Rules to Halt CWD

Sturgeon, America's Forgotten Dinosaurs, Show Signs of Life

Great Lakes Water Levels Continue Surge; 2 Set Records

Wisconsin Regulators Propose Mandatory Wasting Disease Tests