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New Report Highlights 'Confusing' Evacuation Orders, Communication Issues in Husky Incident

09/23/2018 10:36 PM

A new report is highlighting confusion in the evacuation orders and the lack of communication between agencies during the Husky Oil Refinery incident.

Beaner's Central holds One Week Live Festival

Kavanaugh Denies 2nd Claim of Sexual Misconduct

Bird Enthusiasts Enjoy Sightings At Hawk Weekend Festival

19th Ave East Intersection to Temporarily Close

I-35 Bridge Painting Project Continues

Patrol: Teen Driving Stolen SUV Kills 3 in Minneapolis Crash

St. Paul Man Dies After Falling Out of Boat on Metro Lake

A St. Paul man has died after witnesses say he fell from a boat in the city of Lino Lakes.

12-Year-Old Boy Suspected of Fatally Stabbing Teen Brother

Police in Minnetonka say a 12 year-old-boy is suspected of fatally stabbing his teenage brother with a kitchen knife.

Abandoned Boat Found in Park Point

World & National

Kavanaugh Denies 2nd Claim of Sexual Misconduct

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is now denying a second allegation of sexual misconduct.

Army Misses Recruiting Goal for First Time in Decade

The Army has missed its recruiting goal for the first time in more than a decade.

Trump Delays Release of Russia Probe Documents

President Donald Trump has delayed the release of Russia probe documents after U.S. allies raised concerns.

2 Wyoming Bull Elk, Locked in Battle, Get Help from Humans

A game warden and biologist came to the rescue of two elk who locked horns in a Wyoming battle.

This Week in Mining

Governor Mark Dayton is hosting a town hall about Mesabi Metallics on Monday.

Dayton, DNR to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Nashwauk

Governor Mark Dayton and members of his cabinet, plus the interim CEO of Mesabi Metallics, are going to answer questions at a town hall meeting in Nashwauk.

Mesabi Metallics Petitions Court for Right to Mine

Mesabi Metallics is asking a federal court to grant the company permission to mine and develop land in Nashwauk in which it has 50% interest. It is another development in a dispute with Cleveland-Cliffs over who has rights and control of the property.

The USW says that time is running out for talks between them and U.S. Steel.

USW: Time is Running Out With U.S. Steel

Steelworkers are fed up with the proposals from U.S. Steel, calling them a frustrating series of negotiations.

Eyewitness Sports

Bulldogs and Golden Bears Play to 0-0 Draw

The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) soccer team battle it out with Concordia University, St. Paul to a 0-0 draw on a windy and rainy Sunday at Malosky Stadium.

A's Wild Card Delayed with 5-1 Loss to Twins

Kyle Gibson allowed one run over 7 1/3 innings, Jake Cave hit a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat the Athletics 5-1 Sunday, preventing Oakland from clinching an AL wild-card berth in its last regular-season home game.

Minnesota Safety Winfield Out for Season with Foot Injury

Minnesota sophomore safety Antoine Winfield Jr. is out for the rest of the season after injuring his left foot in the first quarter of the Big Ten opener at Maryland.

Brewers Cruise Past Pirates, Move Closer to Playoff Berth

Christian Yelich hit his 32nd home run, Travis Shaw added his 31st and the Milwaukee Brewers blew past the mistake-prone Pittsburgh Pirates 13-6 on Sunday.

Good Morning Northland

Pam Solberg-Tapper is back again with more life tips. This month, she shows us tips on how to worry less.

Life Coach: 3 Ways to Curb Worry

Animal Allies: Titan

New Policing Agreement Reached for Mille Lacs Reservation

Northland Natives Explore History of Breweries in Twin Ports

Heavy Competition in Annual Chili Cook-Off

3rd Minnesota Measles Case Prompts Travel Warning

GM Recalls Some Pickups and SUVs Over Brakes

Minneapolis Mayor says he has found a new site for a homeless encampment.

Minneapolis Mayor Says He Has Found Site For Homeless Camp

Major Changes Coming to 35th John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Northland Volunteers Offer Relief Efforts to Florence Victims

New U-Haul in Superior Offers Climate-controlled Storage

Minnesotans Discuss Republican Candidate's Stance on Health Care

Senate Candidate Meets with Duluth's Emergency Response Team

Early Voting Opens in Minnesota

Health

Michigan Plans Online Registration for Medical Marijuana

Michigan plans to allow medical marijuana patients and their doctors to complete registrations online.

Consumer

Alexa is Everywhere, Even the Microwave

Amazon wants the most basic of tasks to be controlled by voice, from microwaving potatoes to switching up the music in the car.

Amazon unveiled a bevy of new products connected to its flagship voice assistant Alexa, including a microwave, a clock and a smart plug-in.

Entertainment

New Attractions Announced for Bentleyville; Candy Bar Sales Kick-off

The countdown to Bentleyville is underway, and this year, there will be some new things for people to see, as well as more chances to win prizes as the annual Golden Ticket Candy Bar fundraiser kicks off Saturday through October 31st.

New Attractions Announced for Bentleyville; Candy Bar Sales Kick-off

Officials Prepare to Relocate Wolves to Isle Royale

Officials are preparing to relocate six to eight mainland wolves to Isle Royale National Park, a first step toward rebuilding a depleted population of the predators that help keep the Lake Superior island's ecology in balance.

Cleanup Underway after Strong Storms in Southern Minnesota

Crews are working to clean up after storms caused significant damage Thursday afternoon and night in southern Minnesota.

The Faribault Airport was among locations that suffered damage from southern Minnesota storms on Thursday night.

Dozens Serve Up Unique Recipes at 27th Annual Chili Cook-Off

What better way to spend a rainy, windy, chilly Thursday than at the 27th Annual Chili Cook-off. There people had the chance to sample 21 different types of chili and help raise money for the Head of the Lakes United Way.

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Femn Fest 2018 Revisits Downtown Duluth execCheckDiffShort("09/22/2018 11:23 PM","minutes",8618,5081141);

Beargrease Beer & Bacon Bash Kickoff to 2019 Race execCheckDiffShort("09/22/2018 09:45 PM","minutes",8618,5081104);

McDougall's Dream Fundraiser held at SS Meteor Maritime Museum execCheckDiffShort("09/22/2018 11:24 PM","minutes",8618,5081038);

Community Witnesses Historic Move of William A. Irvin execCheckDiffShort("09/22/2018 11:26 PM","minutes",8618,5080981);

Church Abuse Victims Approve Plan For Compensation execCheckDiffShort("09/22/2018 11:28 AM","minutes",8618,5080759);

Minneapolis Won't Hire Yates To Investigate Ketamine Use execCheckDiffShort("09/22/2018 11:00 AM","minutes",8618,5080724);

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Wisconsin Authorities Who Shot at Gunman Named; 2 Victims Released from Hospital execCheckDiffShort("09/22/2018 09:41 PM","minutes",7654,5081097);

Community Witnesses Historic Move of William A. Irvin execCheckDiffShort("09/22/2018 11:26 PM","minutes",7654,5080981);

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Minneapolis Mayor Says He Has Found Site For Homeless Camp execCheckDiffShort("09/22/2018 10:43 AM","minutes",7654,5080707);

Life Coach: 3 Ways to Curb Worry execCheckDiffShort("09/21/2018 08:22 AM","minutes",7727,5079344);

Animal Allies: Titan execCheckDiffShort("09/20/2018 09:01 AM","minutes",7727,5077860);

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Northland Natives Explore History of Breweries in Twin Ports execCheckDiffShort("09/19/2018 08:23 AM","minutes",7727,5076452);

Heavy Competition in Annual Chili Cook-Off execCheckDiffShort("09/21/2018 05:06 AM","minutes",7727,5076327);

3rd Minnesota Measles Case Prompts Travel Warning execCheckDiffShort("09/18/2018 12:21 AM","minutes",7727,5074434);

GM Recalls Some Pickups and SUVs Over Brakes execCheckDiffShort("09/17/2018 12:30 AM","minutes",7727,5072996);

Minneapolis Mayor Says He Has Found Site For Homeless Camp execCheckDiffShort("09/22/2018 10:43 AM","minutes",7977,5080707);

Major Changes Coming to 35th John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon execCheckDiffShort("09/21/2018 10:30 PM","minutes",7977,5080338);

Northland Volunteers Offer Relief Efforts to Florence Victims execCheckDiffShort("09/21/2018 09:34 PM","minutes",7977,5080298);

New U-Haul in Superior Offers Climate-controlled Storage execCheckDiffShort("09/21/2018 09:03 PM","minutes",7977,5080286);

Minnesotans Discuss Republican Candidate's Stance on Health Care execCheckDiffShort("09/21/2018 08:23 PM","minutes",7977,5080275);

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Early Voting Opens in Minnesota execCheckDiffShort("09/21/2018 06:38 PM","minutes",7977,5080191);

Michigan Plans Online Registration for Medical Marijuana execCheckDiffShort("09/21/2018 11:37 AM","minutes",7976,5079636);

Alexa is Everywhere, Even the Microwave execCheckDiffShort("09/21/2018 04:30 PM","minutes",7976,5080071);

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Patrol: Teen Driving Stolen SUV Kills 3 in Minneapolis Crash

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12-Year-Old Boy Suspected of Fatally Stabbing Teen Brother

Abandoned Boat Found in Park Point

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Authorities Respond to Multiple ATV Crashes

Femn Fest 2018 Revisits Downtown Duluth

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Church Abuse Victims Approve Plan For Compensation

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12-Year-Old Boy Suspected of Fatally Stabbing Teen Brother

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Wisconsin Authorities Who Shot at Gunman Named; 2 Victims Released from Hospital

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Minnesota DNR Invasive Fish Barrier Nears Completion

Minneapolis Mayor Says He Has Found Site For Homeless Camp

Life Coach: 3 Ways to Curb Worry

Animal Allies: Titan

New Policing Agreement Reached for Mille Lacs Reservation

Northland Natives Explore History of Breweries in Twin Ports

Heavy Competition in Annual Chili Cook-Off

3rd Minnesota Measles Case Prompts Travel Warning

GM Recalls Some Pickups and SUVs Over Brakes

Minneapolis Mayor Says He Has Found Site For Homeless Camp

Major Changes Coming to 35th John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Northland Volunteers Offer Relief Efforts to Florence Victims

New U-Haul in Superior Offers Climate-controlled Storage

Minnesotans Discuss Republican Candidate's Stance on Health Care

Senate Candidate Meets with Duluth's Emergency Response Team

Early Voting Opens in Minnesota

Michigan Plans Online Registration for Medical Marijuana

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New Attractions Announced for Bentleyville; Candy Bar Sales Kick-off

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Minn. State Rep. Quits Campaign Amid Allegations

Trump Calls Out Ford as Conway Urges Restraint

2 Wyoming Bull Elk, Locked in Battle, Get Help from Humans

DNR Expects Good Duck Hunting When Season Opens Saturday

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