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Local Meteorologists Test their Knowledge with the Boys & Girls Club

04/18/2019 10:27 PM

Meteorologists from every local television network came out to the Dave Goldberg Family Branch of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland to put their knowledge to the test, and WDIO took home the trophy for the second year in a row.

Duluth Skaters Get Lesson From Cirque du Soleil Performers

Duluth Police Department Receives Active Shooter Response Gear

UMD Hosts Undergraduate Research and Artistic Showcase

Minn., Wis. Lawmakers React to Mueller Report

Mueller Report Says Trump Sought to Seize Control of Russia Probe

Governor Walz Orders Tighter Hiring Rule; IRRR Defends Process in Hiring DFLer Radinovich

Twin Ports Sees Slight Job Loss over Year

Itasca Co. Prosecutors: Bank Robber Said He Ran Out of Cash on Trip

A homeless man has been charged in connection with a bank robbery in the Grand Rapids area.

Two Thunder Bay Students Arrested in School Threats

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World & National

Mueller Report Says Trump Sought to Seize Control of Russia Probe

Special counsel Robert Mueller's report says President Donald Trump repeatedly sought to seize control of the Russia probe. The report scrutinizes 10 incidents, including Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey, the president's directive to have Mueller fired, and efforts to encourage witnesses not to cooperate.

The Mueller Report was released Thursday.

Update: Short-circuit 'Likely Caused' Notre Dame Fire

French police say investigators think an electrical short-circuit most likely caused Notre Dame Cathedral fire. Wood planks are being used to help support the fragile walls. A proposal for a small, temporary church on the plaza outside the monument is being considered.

Notre Dame's rector says he will close the burned-out Paris cathedral for up to six years.�Bishop Patrick Chauvet said

3 Climbers Presumed Dead after Banff Avalanche

Outdoor apparel company The North Face says three members of its Global Athlete Team are presumed dead after an avalanche in Alberta's Banff National Park. Officials say recovery efforts are on hold because of a continued risk of avalanches in the area.

Trump Welcomes Wounded Warriors to White House

President Donald Trump highlighted his efforts to build up the military as he welcomed wounded warriors for an annual White House visit.

President Trump welcomed the Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride to the White House on Thursday.

Midwest News

The partner of former Minneapolis Police Officer Mohamed Noor testified at Noor's trial Thursday.

Partner of Accused Cop Says He Feared Ambush

Man Fatally Shot by Law Enforcement in Suburban Twin Cities

Bankers Survey: March Floods in Midwest Hitting Farmers Hard

Officials Use New Tech to Study Midwest Flood Impacts

Foxconn Says It's Committed to Wisconsin Job Creation

Canadian Sentenced to Life in Flint Airport Attack

Mudslides Close Highway 169 near Mankato

Evers Says 13,000 Foxconn Jobs is 'Unrealistic'

This Week in Mining

Mining leaders provided updates from their operations at the SME conference.

Mining Operation Updates at SME Conference

Mine managers and other leaders provided an update from their operations during the final day of the 2019 SME MN Conference at the DECC.

President Donald Trump spoke to business leaders in Burnsville, Minn., on Monday.

President Trump Touts Minnesota Mining Growth

President Donald Trump touted success Minnesota's mining industry at the start of a roundtable discussion with business leaders in a Twin Cities suburb on Monday. "They're going to be getting their iron ore right from here. I hear you have among the best in the world," Trump said.

The annual SME MN Conference is taking over the DECC this week.

2019 SME Conference Kicks off in Duluth

About 1000 mining professionals are gathering in Duluth this week for the 2019 SME Minnesota Conference at the DECC.

WDIO Sports

Bulldogs vs Bulldogs in Friday's 45th Maroon-White Spring Game

This year's event will once again focus on helping those in need. Admission to the intrasquad scrimmage is free, but those attending are asked to bring a food or clothing item to donate to Champ's Cupboard. Fans can park for free in Maroon Lot G (the "Pay Lot") after 2:00 p.m.

Garrett Beckrich of Grand Rapids Named to USA Junior National Biathlon Team

He is a three-sport athlete for the Thunderhawks and won a State Title in prep nordic ski as a junior in 2018.

Esko Falls to Pierz in Close Road Battle

In prep baseball Thursday, Esko fell on the road to Pierz 4-3.

Duluth Defeats Hermantown-Proctor in Girl's Lacrosse

The Wolfpack and Stealth met at Public Schools Stadium on Thursday.

Jorga Schooler of Duluth after scoring her third goal of their battle with Hermantown/Proctor.

Good Morning Northland

Rilea is a beautiful 3-legged cat with lots of energy and love to give! She's up for adoption at Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth.

Animal Allies: Rilea

Disco Version of "Sister Act" Hitting UMD Stage

Wisconsin Supreme Court to Take Lame-duck Lawsuit

51st Annual Kiwanis Auction Happening Saturday

Animal Allies: Olive is Back!

City of Duluth Looking to Public for New Flag Design

UMD Performing "Otherworldly" Concert

Police: Brainerd Man Attacks Woman with Machete, Turns Weapon on Self

Bishop: Notre Dame Cathedral Will be Closed Up to 6 Years

Husky Energy Discusses Rebuild Efforts at Open House, Residents Voice Concerns

Teen Stabbed in West Duluth, Another Teen Arrested

Police Investigating Body Found in Chester Creek as Apparent Suicide

St. Louis Co. Honors Team Who Saved 6-Year-Old Boy from Gilbert Lake

Official: Jayme Closs' Kidnapper Not Cooperating on Sentence

Health

Officials Confirm 2 More Measles Cases, New Exposure Sites

Two more measles cases have been reported in Michigan and health officials say one of the people may have exposed others in the state. Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated if they haven't received the vaccine in the past.

Consumer

Facebook Says More Instagram Passwords Exposed than Thought

More Instagram users were affected by a password security lapse than parent company Facebook acknowledged nearly four weeks ago. They now estimate that "millions" of Instagram users were affected by the lapse, instead of the "tens of thousands"

Entertainment

Duluth Skaters Get Lesson From Cirque du Soleil Performers

Dozens of skaters from the Duluth Figure Skating Club got a workshop from Cirque du Soleil's CRYSTAL performers. There are six shows at the DECC this weekend.

Zabato Bebe and Julien Duliere do a quick trick for Duluth skaters.

Bulldogs To Celebrate 2nd Straight NCAA Championship With Ceremony at Romano Gym

UMD defeated UMass 3-0 on Saturday at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York to win their second straight national title and third in eight seasons.

The UMD Men's Hockey Team won their second straight NCAA Title on Saturday. They will celebrate with a public ceremony tonight at 6 p.m. at Romano Gym.

Duluth East Travel Club Visited Notre Dame on Friday

Just three days before a massive fire destroyed parts of Notre Dame, a group of Duluth East students and teachers spent time at the famed cathedral. Now, back at home, they were shocked and saddened to hear of the blaze.

The famed Notre Dame cathedral before the fire. Duluth East students and staff visited on Friday.

Airmen from 148th Visited Croatian Air Force

A group of airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing helped their counterparts in Croatia, by showing them more about the F-16s. Croatia hopes to acquire that type of airfact for their flying force.

Some airmen with the 148th Fighter Wing helped their counterparts in Croatia earlier this month.

Trump to Hold Green Bay Campaign Rally

President Donald Trump's campaign has announced plans for a campaign rally in Green Bay. The rally will be held Saturday, April 27, at the Resch Center beginning at 7 p.m.

President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Green Bay on April 27.

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Partner of Accused Cop Says He Feared Ambush

Man Fatally Shot by Law Enforcement in Suburban Twin Cities

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Foxconn Says It's Committed to Wisconsin Job Creation

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