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Up To 10 Students, Staff Harassed At University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

04/20/2019 09:30 AM

An investigation has found that as many as 10 students and staff reported that they were sexually harassed by the husband of former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Chancellor Beverly Kopper.

UMD Kicks Off Weekend Conference on #MeToo Movement and Sexual Assault Prevention

Warm and Dry Weather Presents Fire Concerns

UMD Grad, Entrepreneur Develops App Aimed to Tackle 'Loneliness Epidemic'

St. Croix Tribal Leaders Accused of Embezzling $1.5M from Casino

Brighton Beach, Enger Park Reopen; Parts of Skyline Still Closed

Tips Sought on Northern Wis. Dog Poisonings

Researchers: Virus Linked to Polio-Like Illness

Investigation is underway to find source of a bacterial bloodstream infection linked to 18 deaths in Wisconsin

300K Dodge Vehicles Recalled Due to 'Roll Away' Risk

Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 300,000 vehicles in North America because a transmission problem could cause them to roll away unexpectedly. The recall covers Dodge Dart compact cars from 2013 through 2016 with six-speed automatic transmissions.

Local Meteorologists Test their Knowledge with the Boys & Girls Club

Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 300,000 vehicles in North America because a transmission problem could cause them to roll away unexpectedly. The recall covers Dodge Dart compact cars from 2013 through 2016 with six-speed automatic transmissions.

Storms Blast South

Strong storms killed three people in the South and left more than 100,000 people without power on Thursday. National Weather Service forecasters said they believe multiple tornadoes hit southwest and central Mississippi.

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.

Commission: New NAFTA Would Deliver Modest Economic Gains for US

An independent federal agency finds that President Donald Trump's new North America trade agreement would give the U.S. economy only a modest boost.

Midwest News

An investigation has found that as many as 10 students and staff reported that they were sexually harassed by the husband of former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Chancellor .

Up To 10 Students, Staff Harassed At University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Jury Convicts Man Who Said He Didn't Need Deer License

Family: Boy Thrown from Mall of America Balcony Recovering

2 Top Deputies Resign from Chicago Prosecutor's Office

Feds Seek 180 Years for Iowa Coach who Exploited 400 Boys

Mich. Woman Gets Jail for Running over Son in School Parking Lot

Legislature Passes Bill Funding Minot, Fargo Flood Projects

Baby, Toddler, Man Found Dead in NE Wisconsin Home

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

UMD Spring Game a Sunny Success, Maroons Win 45th Annual Match

The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) football team hosted their 45th annual Maroon-White spring game Friday afternoon at Malosky Stadium.

Sophomore quarterback Garrett Olson on the Maroon team prepares for the snap.

Hamilton Scores Twice in 2 Minutes to Lead Toronto FC

Substitute Jordan Hamilton scored in the 77th and 79th minutes to give Toronto FC a 4-3 comeback victory over Minnesota United on Friday night.

Toronto FC earned the 4-3 comeback victory over Minnesota United.

22 Runs Power Bulldogs Past Maruaders, UMD Earns Sweep

The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) baseball team recorded a single-game season-high in runs scoring 22 to win game one by a final score of 22-3 against the University of Mary. The Bulldogs followed that up with a 3-0 shut out victory in game two.

UMD baseball sweeps Mary in a doubleheader on Friday.

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FDA OKs 1st Generic Nasal Spray of Overdose Reversal Drug

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