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The legislation will toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders and help states put in place laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people adjudged to be dangerous.

Biden signs landmark gun measure, says 'lives will be saved'

06/25/2022 03:21 PM

President Joe Biden has signed the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades.

Walz signs order to help shield abortion patients, providers

Minnesotans react to Supreme Court decision

Clinic in Duluth expecting more calls for abortions after Roe V. Wade is overturned

Wisconsin doctors halt abortions following court ruling

Exciting day for Junior Curators at the Bong Veterans Historical Center

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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Unlike other markets, this one has a different spin to it as people can purchase meats and produce with EBT and Snap benefits.

Food and Art Market showcasing BIPOC & Indigenous vendors

Police say two men, one in his 50s and the other in his 60s, died in the shootings.

A pride festival turns deadly leaving two people dead.

Swift political reaction to Dobbs v. Jackson ruling

World & National

Biden signs landmark gun measure, says 'lives will be saved'

President Joe Biden has signed the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades.

French MPs want abortion rights inscribed in constitution

A group of lawmakers from French President Emmanuel Macron's party is proposing a bill to inscribe abortion rights into the constitution.

A pride festival turns deadly leaving two people dead.

In Norway, an early Saturday attack at a pride festival referred to as an "Islamist terror act" left 20 injured and 2 dead.

Minnesotans react to Supreme Court decision

Dozens gathered at the Federal Building in Duluth on Friday in support of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, as well as a few people who were against the decision.

Dozens gathered at the Federal Building in Duluth in support of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

The U.S. Forest Service has released a Draft Environmental Assessment about the proposed mineral withdrawal in the Rainy River Watershed. Environmental groups said the agency is moving to recommend the withdrawal.

An open house at Sandvik in Virginia to celebrate their new space.

Sandvik celebrates new space in Virginia with an open house

A celebration and open house at Sandvik in Virginia on Wednesday, to showcase the growth of the mining vendor.

PolyMet said the courts have dismissed the remaining legal challenge to their air permit.

PolyMet's air permit clears last remaining legal challenge

A legal victory for the copper nickel project PolyMet, which said the Minnesota Court of Appeals has dismissed the last remaining challenge to their air permit.

WDIO Sports

Huskies get back on track with win over Bismarck

The Duluth Huskies were at home on Saturday taking on the Bismarck Larks.

Despite weather and course changes, riders enjoyed the Lutsen 99er

The Lutsen 99er took place Saturday morning, with over 1,800 riders at the starting line.

1,800 Mountain Bikers take on the course on the Minnesota North Shore

Boone, Beneke earn All-Region honors

The College of St. Scholastica (CSS) track and field sophomores Calvin Boone and Beneke each earned USTFCCCA All-Region awards.

NHL experiencing sustained growth with female, younger fans

The NHL is reporting an increase in viewers in the first year of its television contracts with ESPN and TNT. Part of that is unparalleled growth in female and younger fans.

Good Morning Northland

An energetic sweetie looking for a loving home

Senior Salute Yearbook 2022

Local collaboration is sweet

An in depth conversation with Gov. Tim Walz

Park Point rummage sale begins Friday

A one year old pup who loves to exercise

Rubber Chicken Theater to present Chicken Hat Plays after seven year hiatus

Project Joy makes some big donations on Thursday to help feed hungry kids.

Project Joy makes big donations to help feed hungry kids

Taking work training on the road

Chum Rhubarb Fest returns Saturday

Minnesota DNR's new wolf management plan ready for public review

Draft Environmental Assessment about mineral withdrawal released

Minnesota COVID-19 Update Thursday

Wisconsin COVID-19 Update Thursday

Health

Walz signs order to help shield abortion patients, providers

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order meant to protect the state's abortion services from laws in neighboring states, following the U.S. Supreme Court decision ending constitutional protections for the procedure.

Consumer

Food and Art Market showcasing BIPOC & Indigenous vendors

AICHO has several goals with these markets, which will be to bring fresh, healthy, locally grown and produce foods and vibrant cultural artwork to the Hillside community and Duluth.

Entertainment

Political commentator and columnist Mark Shields dies at 85

Political commentator and columnist Mark Shields, who shared his insight into American politics and wit on “PBS NewsHour” for decades, has died. He was 85.

Michigan COVID-19 weekly update

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports 10,681 confirmed and probable cases for the week ending Tuesday, June 21.

Man severely burned in Rice Lake fire

A man was severely burned in a Wednesday evening fire in the City of Rice Lake, Minn. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says he was airlifted to the Hennepin County Medical Center. He is in critical condition.

A man was burned when a fire engulfed much of a home in the City of Rice Lake, Minn.

Duluth Police search for suspect after Canal Park shooting

Duluth Police say someone was shot in the leg in Canal Park Wednesday night. Officers are still looking for a suspect, but they do not believe there is a threat to the public.

Police blocked off a section of Lake Ave. in Canal Park Wednesday night.

Man killed in logging truck accident

The man who died in a logging truck accident Monday in Washburn Township has been identified as Gary Sanborn of Ashland.

Politics

Fundraising for North Dakota abortion clinic move tops $500K

Biden signs landmark gun measure, says 'lives will be saved'

French MPs want abortion rights inscribed in constitution

Outdoor

Minnesota DNR's new wolf management plan ready for public review

The Minnesota DNR's new wolf management plan is ready for public review. The comment period is open through August 8.

Herbicide treatment has begun in Tower area

Assessing the damages after Big Sturgeon Lake storm

Monday’s storm caused quite the damage up by Sturgeon Lake. Residents saying it could take days to remove many of the trees that fell over.

Cambodian catches world's largest recorded freshwater fish

This giant stingray took the bait last week in the Mekong River, just south of Stung Treng

Tips for first-time runners

Duo through-hiking Superior Hiking Trail for Wolf Ridge ELC

John Keefover taps a Superior Hiking Trail sign on a section of trail that runs through Chester Park in Duluth.

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Walz signs order to help shield abortion patients, providers

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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Food and Art Market showcasing BIPOC & Indigenous vendors

A pride festival turns deadly leaving two people dead.

Swift political reaction to Dobbs v. Jackson ruling

Severe storms and heavy rain possible Friday into Saturday

Surviving and Thriving through the pandemic

Duluth wins League of Minnesota Cities Sustainability Award

Man drives tractor 1700 miles to raise money for Parkinson's

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Supreme Court strikes New York gun law in major ruling

Walz signs order to help shield abortion patients, providers

Tuskegee Airmen passes away in his hometown of Detroit

Body found in a freezer in Detorit

Dairy Queen loses lawsuit against bottled water company

Jensen seeks tax cuts to help Minnesota cope with inflation

Wisconsin Republican lawmakers reject abortion ban repeal

Suspect in 44-hour St. Michael standoff in stable condition

Brooklyn Center to pay $3.25M to Daunte Wright’s family in wrongful death settlement

An energetic sweetie looking for a loving home

Senior Salute Yearbook 2022

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An in depth conversation with Gov. Tim Walz

Park Point rummage sale begins Friday

A one year old pup who loves to exercise

Rubber Chicken Theater to present Chicken Hat Plays after seven year hiatus

Project Joy makes big donations to help feed hungry kids

Taking work training on the road

Chum Rhubarb Fest returns Saturday

Minnesota DNR's new wolf management plan ready for public review

Draft Environmental Assessment about mineral withdrawal released

Minnesota COVID-19 Update Thursday

Wisconsin COVID-19 Update Thursday

Walz signs order to help shield abortion patients, providers

Food and Art Market showcasing BIPOC & Indigenous vendors

Political commentator and columnist Mark Shields dies at 85

Fundraising for North Dakota abortion clinic move tops $500K

Biden signs landmark gun measure, says 'lives will be saved'

French MPs want abortion rights inscribed in constitution

Minnesota DNR's new wolf management plan ready for public review

Herbicide treatment has begun in Tower area

Assessing the damages after Big Sturgeon Lake storm

Cambodian catches world's largest recorded freshwater fish

Tips for first-time runners

Duo through-hiking Superior Hiking Trail for Wolf Ridge ELC