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Multiple Crews Fighting Fire at Whitecap Mountains Resort

01/18/2019 07:15 PM

Multiple fire crews are fighting a fire at the Whitecap Mountains Resort Friday evening. The resort is near Upson and Iron Belt, Wisconsin.

Local Breweries Feeling Impacts of Shutdown

Closures Due to Cold Weather

Emergency Warming Center in West Duluth Opening Friday and Saturday Night

Popular Promoter of the Port Retiring

Ice Bridge in Ashland Provides Better Fishing Access

Company Tied to Polygamous Sect Leader Buys Minnesota Land

Fighting ALS with the 20th Black Woods Blizzard Tour

ALS is a devastating disease. The 20th annual Black Woods Blizzard Tour will begin on January 30 and WDIO News is focusing on four individuals who are determined to make a difference in the fight against a disease that has hit so many families in the Northland. On Friday you will hear from Justin May, in his 9th year of riding in the Tour.

Authorities: 2 Men Confess in Illegal UP Wolf Killings

A gray wolf shot in Ontonagon County Saturday is shown. A Greenland man has admitted to shooting the animal with a rifle.

New Flashing Pedestrian Crossing Installed for Safety In Superior

Supreme Court Rules Against DNR in Madeline Island Pier Dispute

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled against the DNR in a dispute over a large pier on Madeline Island.

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World & National

Border Patrol Arrests Group of 376 in Arizona Desert

Nearly 400 Central Americans have been arrested by Border Patrol agents in southwest Arizona. That group included 176 children. The agency says the group dug several holes under a steel barrier in order to cross into the United States.

Supreme Court Inaction Suggests DACA Safe for Another Year

The DACA program that shields young immigrants from deportation seems likely to survive for at least another year. That's because the Supreme Court took no action Friday on a request from Trump administration.

Pentagon IDs 3 Americans Killed in Syria Suicide Bomb Attack

The Pentagon has identified three of the four Americans killed in a suicide bomb attack claimed by the Islamic State group in Syria this week. They are from Florida, New York, and Missouri. The Pentagon hasn't identified the fourth casualty, who was a civilian contractor.

Pentagon IDs US Army Ranger Killed in Afghanistan

The Pentagon says a U.S. Army Ranger, Sgt. Cameron A. Meddock of Spearman, Texas has died as a result of gunshot wounds suffered during combat in Afghanistan on Jan. 13. Meddock was on his second deployment to Afghanistan.

Midwest News

Foxconn Doesn't Meet Wisconsin Jobs Benchmark for 2018

Wisconsin Man Shot by Officer at South Dakota Rest Stop

Minnesota Mom Charged after Toddler Tumble Caught on Video

Rural Bankers Worry over Farm Loan Defaults

Deputy Cleared in Crystal Shooting

Death of Technician in Cell Tower Fall Investigated

Sheriff Defends Jayme Closs 911 Response

2 Men Accused in Minn. Mosque Bombing to Change Pleas

This Week in Mining

Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minnesota) is asking the EPA for information on its decisionmaking during the PolyMet permit process.

Key Democrat Wants Answers from EPA on PolyMet

Minnesota Rep. Betty McCollum wants to know why the EPA opted against filing formal comments with state regulators when they considered a key permit for the PolyMet copper-nickel mine. McCollum chairs a House subcommittee that oversees the EPA.

Tribe Appeals Rejection of Challenge to UP Mining Permit

A Native American tribe is appealing a federal judge's dismissal of its challenge to a Michigan permit for a zinc and gold mine planned for the central Upper Peninsula. The mine would be located near the Menominee River and the Wisconsin line.

Shipping Season Ends, 6 Lakers Here for Winter

The 2018-2019 shipping season has come to a close, with the final vessel arriving for winter layup early Tuesday morning. The Soo locks Tuesday night.

Eyewitness Sports

Tyger Pederson Leaves Huskies, Will Join Minor League Palm Beach Cardinals as Hitting Coach

In one season managing the Huskies, Tyger had a record of 47-25 and guided them to the Summer Collegiate World Series.

Crowell Returns, Bulldogs Prepare for Double-Header Against No. 5 Ohio State

Maura Crowell, the head coach of the University of Minnesota-Duluth (UMD) women's hockey team, has returned to the UMD bench to lead the Bulldogs into a double-header weekend against No. 5 Ohio State.

UMD women prepare to host No. 5 Ohio State.

Prep Hoops 1/17: Hermantown Sweeps Ashland, Proctor Earns Win

In prep basketball Hermantown boys and girls defeated Ashland earning the sweep, while Proctor boys defeated Duluth Marshall.

Re-Tooled Ducks Snap 12-Game Skid, Top Wild 3-0

John Gibson made 37 saves for his second shutout of the season, Adam Henrique and Rickard Rakell scored 11 seconds apart in the first period and the re-tooled Anaheim Ducks snapped a franchise-record 12-game losing streak by beating the Minnesota Wild 3-0 on Thursday night.

Good Morning Northland

Wisconsin's unemployment rate remains at 3 percent, marking the 11th month in a row at has been at that level of lower.� The state gained 9,100 private-sector jobs between November and December.

Wisconsin Unemployment Rate Remains at 3 Percent

Animal Allies: Pretty

MNsure Reports Record of Nearly 124,000 Health Care Sign-Ups

Spirit Mountain Gearing up for Fourth Annual "Frosted Fatty"

Craft Beer Taps Squeezed as Shutdown Delays New Releases

UPDATE: Ashland Bus Driver Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of a Child

Snowmobiler Dies in Crash with Trees in Northern Wisconsin

A federal judge has struck down limits on early voting in Wisconsin.

Federal Judge Strikes Down Wisconsin Early-Voting Restrictions

Ashland, Bayfield Co. Defendants Sue over Public Defender Problems

Republicans, Evers Disagree on How to Pay for Tax Cut

Vinnie the Viking Returns Home

Plan Outlines Possible Outdoor Rec Additions in Superior

Long-Term Residents at Superior Manning Motel Displaced Following Fire

Jayme Closs' Kidnapper Applied for a Job in Superior

Health

Johnsonville Recalls Ground Pork Over Possible Contamination

Johnsonville LLC has recalled more than 48,000 pounds of raw ground frozen pork patties, under the name Johnsonville Grillers, cheddar cheese and bacon flavor. The products may be contaminated with materials including black rubber.

Johnsonville LLC has recalled more than 48,000 pounds (21,800 kilograms) of raw ground frozen pork patties that may be contaminated with materials including black rubber.

Consumer

Johnsonville Recalls Ground Pork Over Possible Contamination

Entertainment

Ronnie Milsap Returned to Iconic Studio for Duets Album

Country soul icon Ronnie Milsap spent years recording 13 guest artists and bands for his new album.

Ronnie Milsap has released a new album featuring duets with 13 guest artists and bands.

Kevlars for K-9s Fundraiser Started in Memory of Haas

The Northland is keeping alive the memory of Duluth K-9 Haas, who lost his life in the line of duty earlier this week. In his honor, a fundraiser has been made to help raise money for Kevlar vests for K-9s in the area, that don't have that protection.

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Local Breweries Feeling Impacts of Shutdown

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Popular Promoter of the Port Retiring

Ice Bridge in Ashland Provides Better Fishing Access

Company Tied to Polygamous Sect Leader Buys Minnesota Land

Authorities: 2 Men Confess in Illegal UP Wolf Killings

New Flashing Pedestrian Crossing Installed for Safety In Superior

Supreme Court Rules Against DNR in Madeline Island Pier Dispute

Shutdown Impact: From Food Stamps to Food Shelves

Wisconsin Unemployment Rate Remains at 3 Percent

Duluth Ruby's Pantry Offers Half Off for Federal Workers

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Authorities ID Remains Found on Lake Superior Island

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Key Democrat Wants Answers from EPA on PolyMet

Foxconn Doesn't Meet Wisconsin Jobs Benchmark for 2018

Wisconsin Man Shot by Officer at South Dakota Rest Stop

Minnesota Mom Charged after Toddler Tumble Caught on Video

Rural Bankers Worry over Farm Loan Defaults

Deputy Cleared in Crystal Shooting

Death of Technician in Cell Tower Fall Investigated

Sheriff Defends Jayme Closs 911 Response

2 Men Accused in Minn. Mosque Bombing to Change Pleas

Wisconsin Unemployment Rate Remains at 3 Percent

Animal Allies: Pretty

MNsure Reports Record of Nearly 124,000 Health Care Sign-Ups

Spirit Mountain Gearing up for Fourth Annual "Frosted Fatty"

Craft Beer Taps Squeezed as Shutdown Delays New Releases

UPDATE: Ashland Bus Driver Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of a Child

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Federal Judge Strikes Down Wisconsin Early-Voting Restrictions

Ashland, Bayfield Co. Defendants Sue over Public Defender Problems

Republicans, Evers Disagree on How to Pay for Tax Cut

Vinnie the Viking Returns Home

Plan Outlines Possible Outdoor Rec Additions in Superior

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Jayme Closs' Kidnapper Applied for a Job in Superior

Johnsonville Recalls Ground Pork Over Possible Contamination

Johnsonville Recalls Ground Pork Over Possible Contamination

Ronnie Milsap Returned to Iconic Studio for Duets Album

Campaigning for Stauber Starts Early in the Northland

Key Democrat Wants Answers from EPA on PolyMet

Federal Judge Strikes Down Wisconsin Early-Voting Restrictions

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Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend in Minnesota

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Michigan Lawmakers Vote to Ban Deer Sterilization until 2022