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Jury selection starting for a white former suburban Minneapolis police officer, Kim Potter, who shot Daunte Wright.

11/28/2021 09:42 AM

Jury selection begins Nov. 30th for Kim Potter, who says she meant to grab her Taser instead of her handgun when she shot and killed motorist Daunte Wright, who was Black.

Scenic Railroad offers Christmas Tree Train ride for families

Local businesses see a boom in shopping during Small Business Saturday

Remains of missing Ashley Miller Carlson believed to be found east of Hinckley

Up to 30 people conduct robbery at Best Buy in Burnsville

Great Lakes' warming has wintertime domino effect

Guests return, restaurant closed after Pier B kitchen fire

WDIO Storm Track Weather Highlights

Storm Track Weather Video Forecast

Black Friday goers return to shopping in person

Tall Ships returning, this time to Two Harbors

MOCA supports providers with scholarships to continue their education.

Trees of Hope and MOCA: Supporting through scholarships

World & National

Trial set to start on charges Smollett faked racist attack

Jussie Smollett is going on trial this week, accused of lying to police when he reported he was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack downtown Chicago nearly three years ago.

That case was dropped, but later revived when a special prosecutor charged Smollett with disorderly conduct.

Amid immigration debate, some states update migrant term

Supporters of the change say the word "alien" is demeaning and dehumanizing, and can have an impact on the treatment of immigrants.

WHO names transmissible new COVID-19 variant 'Omicron'

The World Health Organization has classified a new COVID-19 variant first detected in South Africa as a highly transmissible virus of concern. It is being named "Omicron" under the Greek letter system.

A new COVID-19 variant has been named Omicron.

Activists block Amazon warehouses in Europe on Black Friday

Climate activists blockaded 15 Amazon warehouses in the U.K, Germany and the Netherlands. They want to pressure the company to improve working conditions and end business practices that hurt the environment.

Midwest News

The Brooklyn Center officer's reaction on body-camera video seemed to instantly establish the key facts of the case, as she said she grabbed the wrong gun and would be going to prison.

Jury selection starting for a white former suburban Minneapolis police officer, Kim Potter, who shot Daunte Wright.

Assisted living center closing, highlighting need for staff

Redford court awarded grants for non-traditional programs

Up to 30 people conduct robbery at Best Buy in Burnsville

Reviving Ojibwe spiritual traditions, one pet at a time

Illinois man charged in head-on collision in Wisconsin

Great Lakes' warming has wintertime domino effect

A fatal shooting in Brooklyn Park

This Week in Mining

The infrastructure bill means big investment, and that could mean more stability and work for mining and construction companies.

Mining, construction leaders say infrastructure bill could bring big benefits

So many parts of our aging infrastructure are getting some major upgrades, and that is providing some excitement for big industries like mining and construction.

The review stems from a lawsuit seeking to block the proposed Twin Metals mine.

DNR opens comment period on rules for copper mining near BWCA

Minnesota regulators are accepting public comments on whether the state's ban on copper-nickel mining within the BWCA should be expanded to include the entire Rainy River Watershed.

Twin Metals is appealing a decision from the Biden administration to reject certain lease and prospecting permit applications.

Twin Metals to appeal decision from Biden administration

Twin Metals announced they will appeal the government's decision to reject their lease applications and prospecting permit applications.

WDIO Sports

Proctor/Hermantown and Duluth both collect points on Saturday

Proctor/Hermantown and Duluth both collect points on Saturday afternoon.

Bulldogs sweep weekend series agaisnt Alaska

The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) men's hockey team was at home Saturday night taking on the University of Alaska Fairbanks in the second of a back-to-back.

UMD women's hockey beats St. Lawrence

The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) Women's hockey team was in the nations capital Saturday afternoon for the D1 in D.C Tournament.

Timberwolves spoil Embiid's 76ers return with 2OT victory

D’Angelo Russell scored 35 points and had a decisive steal and assist in the final seconds of the second overtime in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 121-120 victory

Good Morning Northland

Warming Up with Our Pet of the Week, Toaster Strudel

Gallery: Walking with Weathers on Good Morning Northland

Duluth businesses gear up for Small Business Saturday

Pecan the pup is looking for his new home

Energetic Alvin is in need of a warm, forever home this holiday season

In-Depth with the Duluth News Tribune: College enrollment down again for many Twin Ports schools

Bleppy the shy cat can't wait to warm up to a new family

Students are excited to go back to in person classes.

Twin Cities school districts grapple with enrollment decline

Frontline healthcare workers treated to Thanksgiving meals during their work day

Many give thanks to Minnesota for producing the most turkeys

Trauma helplines expanded following Waukesha parade crash

Proctor man delivers Thanksgiving meal to Duluth firefighters

Kiwanis Club honors officer, firefighter of the year

Many test for COVID-19 before Thanksgiving

Health

WHO names transmissible new COVID-19 variant 'Omicron'

Consumer

Black Friday goers return to shopping in person

Supply chain issues and low staffing have provided new obstacles for many stores this year, but unlike last year, many shoppers returned to browsing in-person.

Entertainment

Macy's Thanksgiving parade returns, with all the trimmings

Giant balloons once again wafted through miles of Manhattan, high school and college marching bands from around the country were back, and so were the crowds at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Spectators returned to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday morning.

Minnesota man dies in Iron Co. hunting accident

A Minnesota man is dead after a hunting accident in Iron County, Wisconsin. It happened Tuesday afternoon in the Town of Saxon.

No date set for return to Spooner Middle School

The Spooner School District says there's no date set for students to return to in-person learning at Spooner Middle School after an odor sickened dozens. Laboratory analysis is expected to be available by Dec. 10.

Travelers hit the road to enjoy Thanksgiving together again

Plenty of people are hitting the road for Thanksgiving, after canceling get togethers last year due to COVID.

So many people are hitting the road for the big Thanksgiving weekend.

Larger than Life Lights at the Lake Superior Zoo

The Lake Superior Zoo has created a new holiday event called Larger than Life Lights, and they want you and your family to enjoy it.

Larger than Life Lights is a holiday event at the Lake Superior Zoo.

Politics

Redford court awarded grants for non-traditional programs

The funding from the Michigan Supreme Court’s State Court Administrative Office is for fiscal year 2022.

Can Biden find the right balance on immigration?

Biden scheduled to tout infrastructure plan in Rosemount

President Biden will visit Minnesota on Tuesday.

Outdoor

Poacher leaves bull moose carcass under tree stump

Conservation officers are investigating a moose poaching in northwestern Ontario.

Northern Wis. hunters bag more deer on opening weekend

Researchers assessing restoration on Minnesota trout streams

Study: Warmer summers worsen tick infestations for US moose

FILE - A Michigan Tech study says climate change may worsen winter tick infestations in moose.

Elk illegally shot and killed on Wisconsin deer hunting opener

FILE - An elk has been killed illegally for the fourth year in a row in Wisconsin.

Guidelines for eating fish from impaired waters

Wild Rice Lake Reservoir is one of two Duluth-area lakes identified for being contaminated with PFAS.

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Scenic Railroad offers Christmas Tree Train ride for families

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Remains of missing Ashley Miller Carlson believed to be found east of Hinckley

Up to 30 people conduct robbery at Best Buy in Burnsville

Great Lakes' warming has wintertime domino effect

Guests return, restaurant closed after Pier B kitchen fire

Black Friday goers return to shopping in person

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Tall Ships returning, this time to Two Harbors

Trees of Hope and MOCA: Supporting through scholarships

WHO names transmissible new COVID-19 variant 'Omicron'

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Santa Claus visits Fitger’s for the holidays

Biden scheduled to tout infrastructure plan in Rosemount

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Canada bans travel from South Africa after discovery of new variant

Jury selection starting for a white former suburban Minneapolis police officer, Kim Potter, who shot Daunte Wright.

Assisted living center closing, highlighting need for staff

Redford court awarded grants for non-traditional programs

Up to 30 people conduct robbery at Best Buy in Burnsville

Reviving Ojibwe spiritual traditions, one pet at a time

Illinois man charged in head-on collision in Wisconsin

Great Lakes' warming has wintertime domino effect

A fatal shooting in Brooklyn Park

Warming Up with Our Pet of the Week, Toaster Strudel

Gallery: Walking with Weathers on Good Morning Northland

Duluth businesses gear up for Small Business Saturday

Pecan the pup is looking for his new home

Energetic Alvin is in need of a warm, forever home this holiday season

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Bleppy the shy cat can't wait to warm up to a new family

Twin Cities school districts grapple with enrollment decline

Frontline healthcare workers treated to Thanksgiving meals during their work day

Many give thanks to Minnesota for producing the most turkeys

Trauma helplines expanded following Waukesha parade crash

Proctor man delivers Thanksgiving meal to Duluth firefighters

Kiwanis Club honors officer, firefighter of the year

Many test for COVID-19 before Thanksgiving

WHO names transmissible new COVID-19 variant 'Omicron'

Black Friday goers return to shopping in person

Macy's Thanksgiving parade returns, with all the trimmings

Redford court awarded grants for non-traditional programs

Can Biden find the right balance on immigration?

Biden scheduled to tout infrastructure plan in Rosemount

Poacher leaves bull moose carcass under tree stump

Northern Wis. hunters bag more deer on opening weekend

Researchers assessing restoration on Minnesota trout streams

Study: Warmer summers worsen tick infestations for US moose

Elk illegally shot and killed on Wisconsin deer hunting opener

Guidelines for eating fish from impaired waters