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Trees of Hope: Boys & Girls Club of Northland

This holiday season, WDIO-TV and HOM Furniture are shining a light on organizations helping others in our community. This week we focus on The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland. The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland are dedicated to bringing access to quality programs and service to the youth in our communities. The Club Experience helps promote academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.

Support The Boys & Girls Club on the Northland

Zup's Offering Delivery for Cook Area Residents

12/17/2018 10:48 AM

Zup's in Cook is offering residents delivery service twice a week as they rebuild the store. It was damaged by a fire in November.

UPDATE: Second Garth Brooks Concert Announced

Blaze in Clinton Township Destroys Home, 6 Departments Respond

Workers From Ashland Manufacturing Company Go on Strike

Trees of Hope: The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland

Salvation Army Red Kettles Donations to be Matched by Miner's Inc.

Bentleyville Tourists Bring Big Money to Duluth

Essentia Health Donates AED to Local Church Following Duluth Man's Health Scare

A Duluth man's almost death experience from a cardiac arrest inspired him to raise awareness of the importance in�having more defibrillators in the city.

Duluth Man Dies in Fatal Car Crash with Semi

A Duluth man died in a car accident after being struck by a tractor trailer in Bloomer, Wisconsin, Friday.

Zinke Blames 'Vicious' Attacks for Departure

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is blaming what he calls

The United States military's Africa Command says that it has carried out six airstrikes in the Gandarshe area of Somalia which killed a total of 62 extremists from the al-Shabab rebel group. A statement issued by the U.S. military Monday said no civilians were injured or killed.

Hospital Fire in India Kills At Least 6, Injures 129

At least six people died and 129 others were injured in a fire that broke out Monday in a hospital in Mumbai, India. Investigators believe the blaze was caused by an electrical short circuit.

Reward Offered in Search for Missing Colorado Woman

Police are offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the whereabouts of a Colorado woman who was last seen on Thanksgiving Day. The 29-year-old woman was last seen on surveillance video entering a grocery store on Nov. 22.

Police are offering a $25,000 reward for information regarding the whereabouts of a Colorado woman who was last seen on Thanksgiving Day.

Trump Says He'll Review Murder Case Against Ex-Army Commando

President Donald Trump said he'll be reviewing the case of a former U.S. Army commando being charged with murder in a case alleging he hunted down and killed a suspected bombmaker in Afghanistan.

President Donald Trump said he'll be reviewing the case of a former U.S. Army commando being charged with murder in a case alleging he killed a suspected bombmaker in Afghanistan.

Midwest News

Pickup Strikes Horse-Drawn Buggy, Killing 2 People and Horse

Wisconsin College Administrator Named President of NY School

Reward Offered in Search for Missing Colorado Woman

Duluth Man Dies in Fatal Car Crash with Semi

Metro Transit Planning to Power Buses by Electricity

Rep.-Elect Ilhan Omar Appeared at Rally at Amazon Warehouse

UP Wind Project Opponents Will Get Referendum on Ballot

Landowners Lose Appeal over Dakota Access Pipeline Easements

This Week in Mining

FILE - U.S. Steel has been cited for a foamy discharge in Indiana.

Indiana Cites US Steel for Foamy Discharge in November

Indiana regulators have cited U.S. Steel for causing a foamy discharge into a waterway that flows into Lake Michigan. The state has given the company 30 days to explain steps it took to correct the problem.

Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes are catching up to last year after a slow start to the year.

Ore Shipments Continue Catching Up after Slow Start

The Lake Carriers' Association says Great Lakes ore shipments are catching up after a slow start to the year. As of the end of November, year-to-date shipments are 1.7 percent behind last year but above the five-year average.

Opponents of PolyMet are appealing the permits for the project.

Environmental Groups Appeal PolyMet Permits

Conservation and clean water groups have appealed the permits issued to PolyMet. Also, they've filed a challenge to the state's mining rules.

Eyewitness Sports

Cougars Take Care of Saints

The College of St. Scholastica men's and women's basketball teams were swept by the University of Minnesota Morris Sunday at Reif Gymnasium.

Bears Clinch NFC North with 24-17 Victory Over Packers

Mitchell Trubisky threw for two touchdowns, Eddie Jackson ended Aaron Rodgers' NFL-record streak without an interception and the Chicago Bears clinched the NFC North with a 24-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.

Cook Carries Vikings Past Dolphins 41-17

Dalvin Cook had a career-high 136 yards and two touchdowns on a season-high 19 carries for Minnesota as the Vikings recommitted themselves to running the ball. They stayed in control of a spot in the playoffs with a 41-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

Suns Beat Wolves for First 2-Game Win Streak of Season

Devin Booker returned from a six-game absence to score 28 points and Phoenix beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-99 on Saturday night, giving the Suns a two-game winning streak for the first time in almost a year.

Good Morning Northland

Rubber Chicken Theater out of Duluth is celebrating 10 years of bringing comedy and laughs to the Northland.

Rubber Chicken Theater Celebrating 10-year Anniversary

UPDATE: Second Garth Brooks Concert Announced

Spirit Mountain Ready for Fun Winter Season

Animal Allies: Magnus

Beauty of St. Croix, Namekagon Rivers Emphasized in New Book

Dennis Anderson-themed Apparel Raising Money for Local Nonprofits

Santa and Rudolph in Duluth for Skating Fun

Tony Evers defeated incumbent Scott Walker in the Wisconsin governor's race.

Walker, Evers React to Lame-Duck Bill Signing

Group Promises Lawsuit after Walker Signs Lame-Duck Bills

Duluth School District: Social Media Post Posed No Threat

Man Convicted in Deadly Bayfield Co. Crash

Packers Fan Loses Bid to Wear Team Colors at Soldier Field

Audio: Jacob Wetterling's Killer Believes He's No Longer a Monster

Army Secretary Orders Changes to Policy after Minnesota Soldier's Sexual Assault, Suicide

Health

Free Enrollment Help Offered Ahead of MNsure Deadline

The deadline to enroll for MNsure is quickly approaching, and you can receive free help with your application. Generations Health Care Initiatives will have navigators at the Duluth Public Library offering free assistance Saturday between 10:30 am and 2 pm ahead of the December 15th deadline.

Consumer

Facebook Says Bug May Have Exposed User Photos to Developers

Facebook says a software bug may have exposed a broader set of photos to app developers than users had granted permission for. The bug affected 6.8 million people over a 12-day period in September.

Entertainment

UPDATE: Second Garth Brooks Concert Announced

Country music star Garth Brooks announced via his Twitter account that there will be a second concert scheduled for May 3rd. Tickets to go on sale Thursday, December 20th at 10 a.m.

Governor Mark Dayton and country music star Garth Brooks are holding a news conference call Monday to discuss Brooks' concert plans in Minneapolis.

Duluth Police Department Introduces New Position to Fight Opioid Crisis

The Duluth Police Department has introduced a new position that will aid in the fight against the opioid crisis. Jessica McCarthy began as the department's first opioid technician Tuesday.

Governor-Elect Tim Walz Skips White House Meeting

Minnesota governor-elect Tim Walz skipped a planned meeting with Pres. Trump because "he’s busy building the executive branch."

No Danger Found after Partial Evacuation of Hayward Hospital

An unattended package caused concern at Hayward's hospital after the facility received an email bomb threat Thursday, possibly as part of a national hoax. It turns out the package had been left for the resident by family members.

Potato Head Update: Northland Family Sees Hope Turn into Reality

With the holiday season here, many are thinking about what they are thankful for, whatever that may be. For one Northland family, it's simply to have a healthy child. WDIO first heard the story of Daaya two years ago, as a struggling baby in the NICU. Today, it's a different story.

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Trees of Hope: Boys & Girls Club of Northland

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