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DFL-endorsed McEwen wins out over incumbent Sen. Simonson

08/11/2020 10:58 PM

DFL-endorsed Jen McEwen handily won the Minnesota state Senate District 7 primary over incumbent Sen. Erik Simonson.

Smith, Lewis advance in Minnesota Senate race

St. Ann's cleared of possible chemical leak

Biden selects Kamala Harris as running mate

Slow but steady voter turnout at Superior and Duluth polls for primary election

Proctor going hybrid route, Hermantown vote next week

36-year-old man dies after early morning fire in Duluth

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VOTE 2020 - Minnesota & Wisconsin Primary

U.S. Senate - Minnesota (D)

U.S. Senate Minnesota (D)

Reporting: 86%

Tina Smith Smith (D) (I)

87%

Paula Overby Overby (D)

Ahmad Hassan Hassan (D)

Full Results

Last Updated: {ts '2020-08-11 23:02:14'}

U.S. Senate - Minnesota (R)

U.S. Senate Minnesota (R)

Reporting: 86%

Jason Lewis Lewis (R)

78%

Cynthia Gail Gail (R)

John Berman Berman (R)

Full Results

Last Updated: {ts '2020-08-11 23:02:14'}

U.S. House - Minnesota Dist. 8 (R)

U.S. House Minnesota Dist. 8 (R)

Reporting: 71%

Pete Stauber Stauber (R) (I)

94%

Harry Welty Welty (R)

Full Results

Last Updated: {ts '2020-08-11 23:02:14'}

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Labor Day weekend fireworks canceled in Duluth

COVID-19 test events set for Ironwood, Cable

World & National

In Seattle, a Black police chief resigns over budget cuts

Carmen Best, Seattle’s first Black police chief, announced her retirement Monday night. It came after the City Council voted to trim as many as 100 officers from the police force.

AP sources: Man shot near White House had shouted threats

The man who was shot near the White House by a uniformed Secret Service officer on Monday had been threatening to kill people. Myron Basil Berryman remains hospitalized for his injuries.

Biden selects Kamala Harris as running mate

Joe Biden has selected Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. The choice makes Harris the first Black woman on major party presidential ticket.

Sen. Kamala Harris (D-California) has been chosen to be Joe Biden's running mate.

Russia's approval of virus vaccine greeted with some alarm

Russia becomes first country to approve coronavirus vaccine.

This Week in Mining

Keetac remains on indefinite idle, and steelworker leadership weighs in.

Indefinite idle continues at Keetac, but two projects underway

About 40 workers are clocking in at Keetac to help finish up two projects, but the mine remains idled indefinitely.

Northshore Mining is getting ready for a restart.

Northshore Mining will be back in operation next week

Workers at Northshore Mining are heading back to work, as the CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs said they expect operations to begin again next week.

Minntac and Minorca each have one case of COVID-19

Two more cases of COVID-19 are being confirmed at the mines. There is one case at Minorca and one case at Minntac, according to union leaders.

Brook Lopez scored 24 points on five 3-pointers and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Washington Wizards 126-113 despite NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo getting ejected in the second quarter for headbutting Moritz Wagner.

Bucks beat Wizards 126-113 despite Antetokounmpo ejection

Gyorko's blast helps Brewers rally to beat Twins 6-4

Jedd Gyorko blasted a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers came from behind to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4.

Lynx hand reigning WNBA champion Mystics 5th straight loss

Sylvia Fowles had 16 points and 13 rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 68-48, handing the reigning WNBA champions their fifth straight loss.

Antetokounmpo ejected for headbutting Wizards player

Giannis Antetokounmpo was ejected from Milwaukee’s game against the Washington Wizards after the NBA MVP headbutted Moe Wagner.

Good Morning Northland

Phyllis is a white and orange tabby Domestic Short Hair lady who is about 1 year old and is looking for a forever home.

Phyllis needs a forever home

Dapper Dullahan is looking for a loving home

Animal Allies: Drew is looking for a loving home

Animal Allies: Tux

Chester Bowl Fall Fest canceled due to COVID-19

Walmart to require customers to wear masks at all its stores

Amy Adamle says goodbye on Good Morning Northland

Early voting on the rise ahead of primary election

"Schooner Huron Jewel" arrives in Duluth

United Presbyterian Church hosts unique hot dish giveaway

Insider, Commissioner weigh in on future of MN's Challenge Incarcerated Programs

Man drowns on Lake Namakagon

Closures expected on Duluth bridges this week

Children rescued at Gooseberry Falls

Health

New diagnosis of ALS for Westerbur family

A family from Virginia who's given so much to their community is facing the new reality of ALS. Marc Westerbur has been diagnosed with the disease, and friends have set up a GoFundMe page.

Marc Westerbur has been diagnosed with ALS, and now friends have set up a GoFundMe page.

Consumer

Trump bans dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok, WeChat

President Trump has ordered an unspecified ban on “transactions” with the Chinese owners of the consumer apps TikTok and WeChat.

Entertainment

WDIO News at Nine on MeTV

Your evenings are busy, so we're working around your schedule. Introducing WDIO News at Nine on MeTV! The news team you trust, now at a time that works better for you.

Duluth I-35 tunnels reopened after closing due to flooding

Officials say the tunnels on I-35 in Duluth have reopened after closing due to flooding.

Firefighters extinguish early morning basement fire in Virginia

Multiple agencies responded to the report of a basement fire on the 1000 block of 7th Avenue North in Virginia early Sunday morning. There were no injuries.

Tall ship arriving in Duluth Sunday

A tall ship, the Schooner Huron Jewel, is set to arrive in Duluth Sunday evening. The ship will offer free dockside tours.

Superior Police: Foul play not suspected after remains found

The Superior Police department says foul play was not involved in the death of a man whose remains were found this week. The remains were found in a wooded area south of the Lakeside Terrace mobile home park.

Politics

Sen. Bewley: "Kamala is our future"

DFL-endorsed McEwen wins out over incumbent Sen. Simonson

Ilhan Omar holds off well-funded primary challenger

Links & More

Outdoor

Popular Pattison Park attraction re-opens to the public

Craft Connector Trail now open

New trail coming soon to Downer Park

Section of trail closed in Downer Park as volunteers build mountain bike trail

Wisconsin DNR again cancels sharp-tailed grouse season

Some Minnesotans report receiving mystery seed packets

Minnesota Department of Agriculture says the unsolicited packages of seeds appear to come from China.

Upper Peninsula wolf population at nearly 700 but leveling off

A DNR trail camera image, taken in August 2019, of a gray wolf in the Upper Peninsula.

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Heard on the Radio

Smith, Lewis advance in Minnesota Senate race

St. Ann's cleared of possible chemical leak

Biden selects Kamala Harris as running mate

Slow but steady voter turnout at Superior and Duluth polls for primary election

Proctor going hybrid route, Hermantown vote next week

36-year-old man dies after early morning fire in Duluth

*** ELECTION TESTING: WDIO is testing election software. The numbers, totals displayed here are for testing purposes only. TEST TEST TEST *

Labor Day weekend fireworks canceled in Duluth

COVID-19 test events set for Ironwood, Cable

Local Coronavirus Hotlines

Minnesota COVID-19 update Tuesday

Wisconsin COVID-19 Update Tuesday

Michigan COVID-19 Update Tuesday

Update: Sawyer Co. girl suffered minor injuries in 24 hours missing

Kids who fell at Gooseberry recovering at home, mother calls it a miracle

New guidelines for visiting Minnesota long-term care facilities

Spirit Mountain executive director and general manager resign

Alleged home invasion in Superior

Ilhan Omar holds off well-funded primary challenger

Whitmer to speak at Democratic National Convention

ATF: Fire that destroyed St. Paul hotel project was arson

UW System administration announces layoffs, other cuts

1 dead after powerful storm leaves devastation in Midwest

Back-to-back deployments for Minnesota National Guard unit

More than 100 arrests, 13 officers hurt amid Chicago looting

One dead after overnight shooting in Minneapolis

Phyllis needs a forever home

Dapper Dullahan is looking for a loving home

Animal Allies: Drew is looking for a loving home

Animal Allies: Tux

Chester Bowl Fall Fest canceled due to COVID-19

Walmart to require customers to wear masks at all its stores

Amy Adamle says goodbye on Good Morning Northland

Early voting on the rise ahead of primary election

"Schooner Huron Jewel" arrives in Duluth

United Presbyterian Church hosts unique hot dish giveaway

Insider, Commissioner weigh in on future of MN's Challenge Incarcerated Programs

Man drowns on Lake Namakagon

Closures expected on Duluth bridges this week

Children rescued at Gooseberry Falls

New diagnosis of ALS for Westerbur family

Trump bans dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok, WeChat

WDIO News at Nine on MeTV

Sen. Bewley: "Kamala is our future"

DFL-endorsed McEwen wins out over incumbent Sen. Simonson

Ilhan Omar holds off well-funded primary challenger

Popular Pattison Park attraction re-opens to the public

Craft Connector Trail now open

New trail coming soon to Downer Park

Wisconsin DNR again cancels sharp-tailed grouse season

Some Minnesotans report receiving mystery seed packets

Upper Peninsula wolf population at nearly 700 but leveling off