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For First Time in 20 Years, DPD Will be Fully Staffed

10/14/2019 10:42 PM

Soon, the Duluth Police Department will be at full staff for the first time in about 20 years. Chief Mike Tusken said having a full staff will allow them to spread the workload and not have to pay so much overtime.

Duluth Single-Use Bag Fee Vote Tabled

Duluth Authorities Locate Missing Person

Twin Ports Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day

Funeral Arrangements for Jackson Pfister

1 Killed, 4-Year-Old Girl Seriously Injured in Cass Co. Crash

Sneak Peek Inside New Essentia Wellness Center in Hermantown

Irvin Starting to Float Again at Fraser Shipyards

The William A. Irvin is starting to float again at Fraser Shipyards.

Esko Community Remembers Sophomore Jackson Pfister

Sophomore Jackson Pfister passed away Friday night after a cardiac event near the end of the varsity football game. Friends and family gathered Sunday to honor and remember their fellow Eskimo.

First Democrats Enter Wis. Congressional Race

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McConnell Warns About US Pullout in Syria

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria threatens a "catastrophic outcome" for American interests. McConnell says the withdrawal will let the Islamic State group rebuild and boost Iran's and Russia's influence in the region.

Kurds Looks to Syria for Protection After US Signals Pullout

After President Donald Trump ordered all U.S. troops withdraw from the Northern border of Syria, the Syrian government agreed to help fend off Turkey's invasion.

Since 2014, the Kurds have fought alongside the U.S. in defeating the Islamic State in Syria, and Trump's move was decried at home and abroad as a betrayal of an ally.

Pope's Bodyguard Resigns Over New Financial Leaks Scandal

The Vatican says Pope Francis' chief bodyguard has resigned over the leak of a flyer identifying five Holy See employees who were suspended as part of a financial investigation.

Hundreds of Migrants Corralled at Detention Center in Mexico

Just before dusk, after having trudged more than 20 miles North, hundreds of migrants from Africa, the Caribbean and Central America were surrounded by National Guard agents and police who took them to a migrant detention facility in Southern Mexico.

A group of migrants set out for the United States from the town of Tapachula on Saturday, but were detained and taken to a migrant detention facility in Southern Mexico.

Midwest News

State Tests New Technology to Catch Carpool Lane Cheaters

Serial Stowaway Remains Jailed after Latest Airport Arrest

Disability Benefits Fraud Agents say Minnesota Woman Bilked Government out of Benefits

Minnesota Man Sentenced to 47 Years in Hit-And-Run of Couple

11 Hurt after Car Crashes into Illinois Hayride

Fifth Victim in Chicago Apartment Shooting Dies

Chicago Teachers may Test Unions' 'Social Justice' Strategy

Highways Reopen in North Dakota, Officials Urge Caution

This Week in Mining

Reaction to President Trump's comments about mining.

Reaction to President Trump's Mining Comments

President Trump said that he opened the Iron Range during an interview with Renee Passal on Thursday evening. WDIO reached out to the White House for more clarification about what that meant. Environmental groups believe it has to do with the mineral leases for Twin Metals and the mineral exploration issue on federal lands.

Federal Judge Rejects Challenges to PolyMet Land Swap

A federal judge has rejected challenges by several environmental groups to a land swap needed for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine. Judge Joan Ericksen ruled that the groups lacked the necessary legal standing to block the land exchange.

Former Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson Voices PolyMet Concerns

Former Republican Governor Arne Carlson spoke in Duluth about concerns with PolyMet Monday as Duluth for Clean Water launches their Stop PolyMet ad campaign.

WDIO Sports

Packers Get The Calls, Crosby Hits Late FG to Beat Lions

Aaron Rodgers completed 24 of 39 passes for 283 yards and two touchdowns, including a beautiful 35-yard throw to Allen Lazard for his first career score.

Week 10/14: Bulldogs Among the Ranks

The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) women's hockey team bumped up in the latest rankings, while two Bulldog program moved down, and the football team remained at the No. 23 spot in this week's AFCA Division II Coaches’ Top 25 Poll.

Esko Gets 20th Win to Finish Regular Season

The Esko volleyball team swept South Ridge in straight sets Monday evening to earn their 20th win on the season.

Blaney Beats Newman in Photo Finish at Talladega

In Sports: Ryan Blaney beat Ryan Newman in a photo finish Monday at Talladega Superspeedway to earn a spot in the third round of NASCAR's playoffs. The race began Sunday but was stopped due to rain.

Good Morning Northland

The Great Pumpkin Train runs for a limited time this weekend.

Great Pumpkin Train Rides this Weekend

CA Filmmakers Bring Show to Duluth for Festival

Animal Allies: Alana

UW-S Music Department Offering Free Concert

St. Luke's to Host Women's Health Night

International Touring Group Coming to Family Theatre

Animal Allies: Atomic Toaster

Crash on Slushy Highway 2 Injures 8 People

Fire Makes Superior Home Uninhabitable

Electrical Problem Causes Duluth House Fire

Remembrance & Awareness Drive 11th Annual Suicide Memorial Walk

Weather Delays Completion of Phase Two of Superior Street Reconstruction

Reaction to President Trump's Mining Comments

Hawk Ridge Honors Two Women with Lifetime Achievement Awards

Health

Where You Die Can Affect Your Chance of Being an Organ Donor

An Associated Press analysis shows that where you die could affect whether your organs are donated. The analysis found the performance of the government contractors who manage the organ donation system varies widely.

Consumer

Dave Anderson's Old Southern BBQ Closes Hayward Location

The original Hayward location of Old Southern BBQ has closed, but several other locations remain open. Old Southern BBQ is a new restaurant concept from "Famous Dave" Anderson.

The original Hayward location of Old Southern BBQ, which was always intended to be temporary, has closed.

Entertainment

Trump Calls for Spicer Votes on 'Dancing with the Stars'

President Trump is getting into the groove, supporting his former White House press secretary Sean Spicer on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars." Trump tweeted that viewers should vote for Spicer, that he is a "good guy." "Dancing with the Stars" airs at 7PM tonight.

Sean Spicer and professional dancer Lindsay Arnold on Movie Night.

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International Touring Group Coming to Family Theatre

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Crash on Slushy Highway 2 Injures 8 People

Fire Makes Superior Home Uninhabitable

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Remembrance & Awareness Drive 11th Annual Suicide Memorial Walk

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Hawk Ridge Honors Two Women with Lifetime Achievement Awards

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