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Duluth City Council declares climate emergency

04/12/2021 11:09 PM

The Duluth City Council has unanimously voted to declare a climate emergency in the city. This will now allow the city to develop a "Climate Action Work Plan" with the goal of reducing the city's emissions at least 80 percent by 2050.

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This image from body camera video shows and officer and Daunte Wright in a traffic stop before the shooting.

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Police responded to a school shooting in Knoxville, Tenn.

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Mesabi Metallics provided an update about progress, one month ahead of a key deadline.

Mesabi Metallics provides update on progress

One month before a major deadline set by the state, Mesabi Metallics said they are making progress, including hiring a project director and securing an offtake agreement for pellets.

The study could impact the proposed Twin Metals Mine.

Smith asks Biden administration to restart copper mining study

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Rep. Julie Sandstede is pushing for money to build an outflow for the Canisteo Mine Pit.

Bill includes funding for Canisteo Pit outflow project

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Urías drives in 3 on pinch-hit double, Brewers down Cubs 6-3

Pinch-hitter Luis Urías drove in three runs with a go-ahead double and the Milwaukee Brewers scored six times in the sixth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3.

$5,000 donation to Northland Youth Basketball

Essentia Health has donated $5,000 do the Northland Youth Basketball Association and Starks Academy, to continue bringing the game to people who may not be able to afford it.

Essentia Health donates $5,000 to Starks Academy & Northland Youth Basketball Association.

Proctor/Hermantown's Watkins commits to Bemidji State

Proctor/Hermantown Mirage senior Alyssa Watkins announced on her Instagram on Monday that she has committed to play Division I hockey at Bemidji State University.

Alyssa Watkins, Proctor/Hermantown senior forward.

Fresh off his third straight Frozen Four, UMD's Swaney to report to Iowa Wild Wednesday

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Update: Douglas County 911 system working again

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Gov. Evers hosts 4th virtual Badger Bounceback live session

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers guest hosts Jeopardy

Minnesota fishing opener date updated

YMCA opens registration for summer programs, overnight camps

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Student group forms following UMD professor's resignation

UMass shuts out St. Cloud State 5-0 to claim program's first NCAA championship

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Michigan childhood vaccination rates drop during pandemic

Health officials are urging Michigan parents to make sure their children are caught up with non-COVID-19 vaccinations, which have slipped below a 70% rate during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Biden tells executives US needs to invest & lead in computer chips

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Veterans show support for Ronald McDonald House through pop-top drop

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Alex Rodriguez in negotiations to buy Timberwolves, Lynx

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Participation up in this year's Keep Duluth Clean event

For the second year in a row, hundreds of people took part in Keep Duluth Clean Saturday. This year, event participation was up by 30%.

Crews respond to water main break in West Duluth

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Video shows Black player forced to sit near banana peels

Mayor pardoned by Trump wins another term in Illinois town

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Klobuchar, Collins propose support for dementia caregivers

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Michigan childhood vaccination rates drop during pandemic

Biden tells executives US needs to invest & lead in computer chips

Caitlyn Jenner considers run for California governor

Stauber weighs in on infrastructure plan, other impacts to Northland

Central American nations deploy troops to reduce migration

Biden calls for peace and calm after Minnesota shooting

Study: Drought-breaking rains more erratic, rare in US West

Wisconsin governor declares emergency because of wildfires

Minnesota, Wisconsin DNR tackle invasive carp on Mississippi

Regulators find 'forever chemicals' in 60 closed landfills

DNR study shows that Minnesota deer were exposed to insecticides

Democratic-led House makes conservation push with lands bill