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Local car and hardware shops give advice on snow preparations

10/20/2020 04:26 PM

Local car and hardware shops in Duluth are encouraging people to get car batteries and wheels checked, as well as stock up on shovels, ice scrapers, salt and grit.

Snowy, slippery evening commute Tuesday

Minnesota COVID-19 Update Tuesday

Wisconsin voters line up to cast early in-person ballots

Wisconsin COVID-19 Update Tuesday

Michigan COVID-19 Update Tuesday

MN CD8 Candidates square off in WDIO debate

The debates will air on Monday, October 19 and Thursday, October 22

THURSDAY: Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District Debate on WDIO

WDIO will televise an hour-long "Your Voice, Your Vote: Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District Debate" on Thursday, October 22. Incumbent Republican Congressmen Tom Tiffany and Democratic challenger Tricia Zunker have confirmed their participation in this forum.

Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District Debate

Update: Eveleth Police locate shooting suspect

Police are seeking Jamar Smith for a shooting in Eveleth on Monday morning.

Letting our guard down, and the numbers are going up in Minnesota

Minnesota Public Health leaders shared that it's the private gatherings that are causing the surge in cases.

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World & National

Russia, US appear ready for deal to extend nuclear pact

Russia says it will accept a U.S. proposal to freeze the number of nuclear warheads and extend the two nations’ last arms control pact for one year.

Judge allows juror to speak publically about Breonna Taylor trial

A judge has cleared the way for a grand juror to speak about proceedings in the case against the police officers who shot Breonna Taylor. An anonymous grand juror who sat on the panel last month had sued to speak publicly.

US drug overdoses appear to rise amid coronavirus pandemic

Available information suggests U.S. drug overdose deaths are on track to reach an all-time high this year. Addiction experts blame the coronavirus pandemic, saying it has disrupted treatment and recovery programs.

Man charged in Whitmer kidnapping plot released on bail

A 51-year-old man charged in a plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been released from a Wisconsin jail after posting $10,000 cash bail.

Midwest News

Michigan election offical says to hand in absentee ballots, not mail

Dept. of Justice announces center to help cops, offers aid to Minneapolis

Wisconsin voters line up to cast early in-person ballots

Wisconsin elections panel doesn't want delay in vote count

Waseca turns out to welcome home wounded police officer

Minneapolis police deputy demoted over 'white boys' comment

Tribes make new move to shut down Dakota Access Pipeline

US drug overdoses appear to rise amid coronavirus pandemic

This Week in Mining

The Aurora Market is scheduled to open in the spring in the former LTV union hall building.

Aurora Market set to open up in the spring in former union hall

Folks in Aurora are excited about the grocery store coming to town. Aurora Market is set to open in the spring in the former LTV union hall.

The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday about PolyMet.

Minnesota Supreme Court hears PolyMet case

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Supreme Court listened to arguments about PolyMet and its permits, which a lower court sent back to the DNR.

The Erie History Project is now sending 1400 of their books to colleges and schools across Minnesota, along with a digital curriculum.

Erie Mining book on its way to 1400 schools and colleges

The Erie History Project folks are now in the process of sending out 1400 of their books to schools and colleges across Minnesota.

WDIO Sports

Duluth East & Denfeld boys advance, Cloquet-Carlton & Duluth Marshall girls to meet in Section 7A finals

The Duluth East and Duluth Denfeld boys soccer teams each won their section semifinal games to advance to the final. Cloquet-Carlton and the Duluth Marshall girls will meet in the Section 7A finals after each notching semifinal wins on Monday.

Denfeld's Simon Davidson celebrates scoring a goal in the Hunters' section semifinal win over Grand Rapids in Duluth on Monday.

Former Bulldog Hunter Miska re-signs with Colorado

Former University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) goaltender Hunter Miska re-signed a two-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche organization.

Houston salvages 2-2 tie with Minnesota United

Niko Hansen’s goal in the 83rd minute helped rally the Houston Dynamo to a 2-2 tie with Minnesota United.

Brady outplays Rodgers, Buccaneers rout Packers 38-10

Tom Brady outplayed Aaron Rodgers in a rare meeting between the Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers erased an early double-digit deficit to rout the previously unbeaten Green Bay Packers 38-10.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers erased an early double-digit deficit to rout the previously unbeaten Green Bay Packers 38-10.

Good Morning Northland

Tech Bytes: LG releases hideaway TV

Money Matters: Tips for parents with adult children moving home during the pandemic

Northland lab gets state certification

'Clouds' song hits top of iTunes chart two days after movie release on Disney+

Animal Allies: Cleaver Brooks

Tech Bytes: Zoom launches new paid entry feature

Amy Adamle shares anticipation about 'Clouds' coming out Friday

Wisconsin state park visits surge amid coronavirus pandemic

Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad receives donation from past president

I-35 lane closures begin, will remain through winter

At least one person injured in Superior shooting

Legendary sports columnist Sid Hartman dies at 100

Sawyer County Public Health Facebook page hacked

Wisconsin suspends coronavirus totals during computer work

Health

US drug overdoses appear to rise amid coronavirus pandemic

Consumer

New Toppers location open in Superior

Toppers Pizza has expanded their locations, now serving Superior residents with their new location on Tower Avenue. They are open seven days a week, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Toppers Pizza opens location in Superior.

Entertainment

Jeff Bridges says he has lymphoma, cites good prognosis

Jeff Bridges says he is being treated for lymphoma and his prognosis is good. The actor channeled his The Dude character from “The Big Lebowski” in a statement on social media.

Children's museum holds "A Night at the Brewseum" fundraiser

The Duluth Children's Museum holds "A Night at the Brewseum" fundraising event.

The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra kicks off its new season

The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra begins its 2020-2021 season, next show November 7.

Red Lake Tribal Police seek public's help finding suspects in racist vandalism

Red Lake Tribal Police are seeking the public's help finding suspects who vandalized a boundary sign near Ponemah.

New hair salon & urban style clothing shop opens in Duluth

A new hair salon and urban style clothing shop opened in Duluth's Hillside neighborhood Saturday. It is called Natural Braiding Beauty LLC and GJTS Fashion Inc.

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Snowy, slippery evening commute Tuesday

Minnesota COVID-19 Update Tuesday

Wisconsin voters line up to cast early in-person ballots

Wisconsin COVID-19 Update Tuesday

Michigan COVID-19 Update Tuesday

MN CD8 Candidates square off in WDIO debate

Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District Debate

Update: Eveleth Police locate shooting suspect

Letting our guard down, and the numbers are going up in Minnesota

Keyport Lounge helps give free meals to responders

Duluth launches "Locally Rooted" campaign

Proctor students march in protest to distance learning model

Judge puts Wisconsin capacity limit order back into effect

New Toppers location open in Superior

Man rescued from BWCA after activating an SOS device

'Clouds' song hits top of iTunes chart two days after movie release on Disney+

Police investigate shot fired in West Duluth, no injuries

Michigan election offical says to hand in absentee ballots, not mail

Dept. of Justice announces center to help cops, offers aid to Minneapolis

Wisconsin voters line up to cast early in-person ballots

Wisconsin elections panel doesn't want delay in vote count

Waseca turns out to welcome home wounded police officer

Minneapolis police deputy demoted over 'white boys' comment

Tribes make new move to shut down Dakota Access Pipeline

US drug overdoses appear to rise amid coronavirus pandemic

Tech Bytes: LG releases hideaway TV

Money Matters: Tips for parents with adult children moving home during the pandemic

Northland lab gets state certification

'Clouds' song hits top of iTunes chart two days after movie release on Disney+

Animal Allies: Cleaver Brooks

Tech Bytes: Zoom launches new paid entry feature

Amy Adamle shares anticipation about 'Clouds' coming out Friday

Wisconsin state park visits surge amid coronavirus pandemic

Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad receives donation from past president

I-35 lane closures begin, will remain through winter

At least one person injured in Superior shooting

Legendary sports columnist Sid Hartman dies at 100

Sawyer County Public Health Facebook page hacked

Wisconsin suspends coronavirus totals during computer work

US drug overdoses appear to rise amid coronavirus pandemic

New Toppers location open in Superior

Jeff Bridges says he has lymphoma, cites good prognosis

Wisconsin voters line up to cast early in-person ballots

Mich. Secretary of state: Drop off absentee ballot, don't mail it

Wisconsin elections panel doesn't want delay in vote count

Mich. DNR can't check as many deer for chronic wasting disease

Alaska readies for 2021 Iditarod with virus preps

Dead squirrels washing up on a Lake Michigan beach

DNR estimates Wis. wolf population up about 13%

More protections denied for Upper Midwest moose

Men on motorcycles accused of harassing Yellowstone bison