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Networking Event Introduces Local Talent to National Producers

06/19/2019 10:39 PM

A networking event was held on Wednesday night to introduce some of the Catalyst Content Festival's executive producers from Los Angeles to local producers, actors, and actresses. The Catalyst Content Festival that will be held in Duluth in October will bring independent creators together with entertainment industry executives, agents, and producers.

Duluth Now Has Maternity Home For Pregnant, Homeless Women

Yoga for Runners Connects Body and Spirit

Longtime Grandma's Marathon Volunteer From Georgia Enjoys Helping with Event

Meeting Thursday about Rainbow Family Gathering

Law Enforcement Torch Run Passes Through Duluth

U.S. Steel Idling Blast Furnaces

Leaked Email Raises New Questions about PolyMet Water Permit

Great Lakes States, Provinces Team Up on Invasive Species

The eight states and two Canadian provinces in the Great Lakes region have agreed to cooperate on enforcing invasive species laws.

Superior Council Draws Cards to Elect President, Paine Vetoes Censure

Brent Fennessey selects a four of hearts, making him president of the Superior City Council.

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World & National

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady

The Federal Reserve is leaving its key interest rate unchanged. However, the Fed's Wednesday announcement signaled that it's prepared to start cutting rates if needed to protect the U.S. economy from trade conflicts and other threats.

Survey Sees Biggest US Honeybee Winter Die-Off Yet

A survey of beekeeper shows that winter hit U.S. honeybees hard with the highest loss rate yet. Nearly 38% of honeybee colonies died this past winter, nearly 9 percentage points higher than the average winter loss.

AP Investigation: Many US Jails Fail to Stop Inmate Suicides

Medication withheld, cries for help ignored, routine checks neglected: With suicides a problem in many jails across the U.S., an AP/Capital News Service examination raises troubling questions about whether deaths could have been avoided.

An AP/Capital News Service examination raises troubling questions about whether suicides in jails could have been avoided.

40 Evacuated after Attack on Iraq Exxon Site

An Iraqi intelligence officer says 40 workers have been evacuated from an oil-drilling site in southern Iraq after they came under rocket fire. The rocket struck before dawn Wednesday, hitting a camp housing workers.

Midwest News

Two people are dead after a semi crash and caught fire in Racine County, Wis.

2 Dead in Semi Explosion on I-94 in Wisconsin

Minnesota Hemp Farmer Charged with Selling Drugs

Minnesota Farmer Apparently Trampled to Death by Livestock

Shooting Victim Rescued by Uber Driver near Stillwater

Skating Coach Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing Student

Milwaukee Police: Person in Custody after Boy Fatally Shot

Michigan Prisoners Placed in Segregation over Facebook Page

2 Off-Duty Officers Killed in Separate Wisconsin Incidents

This Week in Mining

U.S. Steel Idling Blast Furnaces

U.S. Steel is idling two blast furnaces in the Midwest and one in Europe, due to market conditions.

Minntac showed us their new shovel, which represents a major investment in the mine.

New Shovel at Minntac Represents Investment in Future

After a three month build process, the new electric shovel at Minntac is ready to go. The more than $20 million dollar investment will help the mine in Mt. Iron operate more efficiently and reliably.

Inspector General to Audit EPA's Review of PolyMet Permit

The Office of Inspector General of the EPA is beginning an audit to determine whether the EPA followed appropriate regulations when reviewing a permit for PolyMet.

WDIO Sports

Rodríguez, Red Sox Recover From 17-Inning Loss, Beat Twins

Jake Odorizzi (10-2, 2.24) will try to keep his run going as Minnesota opens a four-game series at Kansas City on Thursday. Odorizzi has won 10 straight decisions and beat the Royals in his last start. Kansas City will start Glenn Sparkman (1-3, 4.01).

Up North: Over 1,000 Straight Days Of Running For Duluth's Kyle Sather

The Prior Lake native lives in Duluth and is planning on running in his fifth Grandma's Marathon on Saturday.

Duluth's Kyle Sather has run on over 1,000 straight days. His streak will reach 1,013 on Saturday for the 43rd Grandma's Marathon.

Wild's Jason Zucker Wins King Clancy Award

Wild forward Jason Zucker won the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for leadership and humanitarian contributions to hockey.

Turning Pro! Duluth Native Amy Lemenager Signs First Pro Boxing Contract

Duluth native Amy Lemenager signed her first pro boxing contract and is set to fight in Duluth October 11th.

Good Morning Northland

Rubber Chicken Theater Aiming to Excite Audiences with "Carrie: The Musical"

Life Coach: Socializing at Parties

Animal Allies: Boe is Thrice as Nice!

Local Opera Providing Example of 'True Love' in Latest Production

UWS Celebrating 125th Anniversary With the Community

Amber Alert Update: Children Found, Man in Custody

Ram Pickups Recalled Because Air Bags May not Work in Crash

Dan Conway passed away in May 2018 from pancreatic cancer.

Conway Carries On: Deceased Runner Receives Ambassador Award

Rep. Stauber Meets with Officials to Discuss Opioid Crisis, Rural Healthcare

Family of World War II Veteran Presented High Honor

US to Send More Troops to Middle East

National Gathering in Twin Ports on Philanthropy's Role in Disaster Recovery

New Stainless Steel Sculpture Installed at UMD

Walz to Hand Over Power during Knee Surgery

Health

Michigan Opioid Prescriptions Down 15 Percent Last Year

The number of opioids dispensed in Michigan decreased by 15 percent in 2018.

Consumer

Facebook to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency

Facebook surprised cryptocurrency experts in announcing a digital currency that shares fundamental privacy characteristics with Bitcoin.

Facebook is launching a new cryptocurrency called Libra.

Entertainment

Prince Harry Promotes Late Mother's Cause: Angola Land Mines

Prince Harry has offered his support to a new initiative to clear land mines from a wilderness area in Angola, a cause championed by his late mother, Princess Diana. She drew attention to the African nation's dangerous minefields by stepping onto one.

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Yoga for Runners Connects Body and Spirit

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Meeting Thursday about Rainbow Family Gathering

Law Enforcement Torch Run Passes Through Duluth

U.S. Steel Idling Blast Furnaces

Leaked Email Raises New Questions about PolyMet Water Permit

Great Lakes States, Provinces Team Up on Invasive Species

Superior Council Draws Cards to Elect President, Paine Vetoes Censure

Filing Closes for Duluth City Races with 25 Candidates for 6 Positions

New Shovel at Minntac Represents Investment in Future

Henry Banks Announces Candidacy For Duluth City Council

Minnetonka Man Begins Running at 63; to Run Second Grandma's Marathon

Walz Criticizes DFL Official for 'Murder Boat' Remark

Tower City Council Votes to Suspend City Clerk with Pay

Wisconsin Assembly Passes Bills to Combat Homelessness

Drug Step Therapy Proposal Headed to Evers

2 Dead in Semi Explosion on I-94 in Wisconsin

Minnesota Hemp Farmer Charged with Selling Drugs

Minnesota Farmer Apparently Trampled to Death by Livestock

Shooting Victim Rescued by Uber Driver near Stillwater

Skating Coach Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing Student

Milwaukee Police: Person in Custody after Boy Fatally Shot

Michigan Prisoners Placed in Segregation over Facebook Page

2 Off-Duty Officers Killed in Separate Wisconsin Incidents

Rubber Chicken Theater Aiming to Excite Audiences with "Carrie: The Musical"

Life Coach: Socializing at Parties

Animal Allies: Boe is Thrice as Nice!

Local Opera Providing Example of 'True Love' in Latest Production

UWS Celebrating 125th Anniversary With the Community

Amber Alert Update: Children Found, Man in Custody

Ram Pickups Recalled Because Air Bags May not Work in Crash

Conway Carries On: Deceased Runner Receives Ambassador Award

Rep. Stauber Meets with Officials to Discuss Opioid Crisis, Rural Healthcare

Family of World War II Veteran Presented High Honor

US to Send More Troops to Middle East

National Gathering in Twin Ports on Philanthropy's Role in Disaster Recovery

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Walz to Hand Over Power during Knee Surgery

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Prince Harry Promotes Late Mother's Cause: Angola Land Mines

Republican Wis. Senator Vows to Vote Against GOP-Crafted Budget

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