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Wisconsin Primary Election Results

02/18/2020 09:33 PM

WDIO News is following a few races in the 2020 Wisconsin Primary including the Wisconsin 7th Congressional District Democratic and Republican primaries, and Superior City Council races.

Lake Superior Science Center Committee Completes Feasibility Study on Proposed Science Building

Tiffany, Zunker Advance in Congressional Special Election

Hermanson, Ledin, Fennessey, Foster Advance in Superior Races

Special Report: Revamped Effort In Duluth's Drug Fight

Logging Truck Loses Cargo on I-35 Ramp

Enbridge Hosts Open House on Line 5 Relocation Project for Ashland Residents

Wednesday: Help for Hiring

Finding a job can feel like an impossible task. But there is help out there. We look at one program that can help you get into the door. Watch this Creating Change Special Report, Wednesday on WDIO News at Five.

School Send Off for State Hockey: Good Luck Lumberjacks!

A strong send off for the CEC girls hockey team, as they prepare for the state tournament.

Suspected Kidnapping Attempt in Hibbing was a Misunderstanding

Residents of Assisted Living Facility Achieve Goal of Riding Sun-Spot Bus

Storm Team Weather Highlights

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Current Temps

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Storm Team Video Forecast

World & National

UK Unveils Immigration Overhaul for 2021 Focused on Skills

Britain has announced new post-Brexit immigration rules that will make it tougher for European Union citizens to move to the U.K. But it will easier for people from many other nations. The system will assess immigrants based on skills, qualifications or professions.

Trump Opposes Possible Ban on Sale of Jet Engines to China

President Trump's tweets followed a report in The Wall Street Journal that his administration was weighing a ban on shipments to China of a jet engine .

Trump tweets in opposition of efforts to block the sale of jet engines to China

President Trump Goes on Clemency Spree, and the List is Long

President Donald Trump has gone on a clemency blitz, commuting the 14-year prison sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, former NYPD commissioner Bernie Kerik and financier Michael Milken.

President Trump went on a clemency spree Tuesday.

Russia to Soon Ban Entry of Chinese to Shield From New Virus

Russia to temporarily ban Chinese citizens from entering the country from Thursday as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread.

Russia to ban Chinese citizens from entry to protect against coronavirus outbreak

Midwest News

Fire at Press Bar and Parlor in St. Cloud

Officials: No Cause Yet of Fire that Destroyed St. Cloud Bar

Wisconsin Tribal Leader Calls For Action on Opioids

Finance Panel Pushes GOP Tax Cuts to Full Senate, Assembly

Minnesota House GOP Proposes Crackdown on Urban Crime

With 'Mother Nature in charge,' Dams Unleash Floodwaters

Autopsies Coming on Mother, Girls, Apparent Homicide Victims

Firefighters in St. Cloud Battled a Blaze at a Downtown Bar

St. Paul High School Robotics Team Recovers Stolen Trailer

This Week in Mining

A mining video is helping feed the hungry in Virginia.

Video About Mining Helping Feed the Hungry

A video made by 8th graders in Virginia focuses on how mining makes a difference in our lives. The two won a $1000 prize for their efforts, and some of the money went to 600 packages of ramen to help feed the hungry.

DNR, PolyMet Appeal Denial of Mine Permits

The Minnesota DNR has joined PolyMet in asking the state Supreme Court to overturn a lower court decision on mine permits. The DNR says the appeals court's decision could affect future mining proposals.

PolyMet has filed an appeal with the Minnesota Supreme Court, regarding a decision about their permits.

PolyMet Files Appeal with Minnesota Supreme Court

PolyMet has filed a petition with the Minnesota Supreme Court, asking them to review a lower court's decision that sent permits back to the DNR.

WDIO Sports

Duluth Denfeld & Hermantown Advance to Section Semifinals, CEC Falls in OT

The Duluth Denfeld and Hermantown boys hockey teams each advanced to the Section 7A semifinals on Saturday, however Cloquet-Esko-Carlton suffered a 5-4 overtime loss to Elk River/Zimmerman.

Duluth Denfeld defeated Proctor 4-1 to advance to the Section 7A semifinals.

Section 7AA Breakdown: Grand Rapids Shoots to End Semifinal Drought, Duluth East Fighting to Reboot in Postseason

The Grand Rapids boy's hockey team skates into the section 7AA tournament with their highest seed since 2017. However, competition in their bracket will be fierce. Duluth East is looking to defend their title, while Duluth Marshall and Cloquet-Esko-Carlton will battle to end their droughts in the section finals.

Ford's Career-high 19 Points Paces Wisconsin Over Purdue

Aleem Ford scored a career-high 19 points and Wisconsin held off a late charge from Purdue to win 69-65.

Hermantown's Kragseth Receives Full-Ride Caddie Scholarship

Hermantown senior Steven Kragseth spent the last three summers caddying at Northland Country Club, that made him eligible for the Chick Evans Scholarship for Caddies. Not only was Kragseth a finalist, he was also a recipient for this full-ride scholarship.

Good Morning Northland

The book is available on Amazon and in some local stores.

New Children's Book about Sax-Zim Bog Out Now

Tech Bytes: Apple's next iPhone, Goodbye to HQ Trivia, and a new vacuum robot

Celebrate Valentine's Day Swing Dancing at UWS

Animal Allies: Patch Adams

Duluth Area Horse Trail Alliance Putting on Movie Night

Exotic Animals at the Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel, and RV Show

A Night of Great Drinks for Great Causes

Iron Range Teens Recognized for Spreading Kindness

Dog, Puppies Doing Well After Found Alone in Snowdrift

Hundreds Jump into Superior Bay for Duluth's Polar Plunge

Pearl Harbor Veteran Celebrates A Century Of Life

Winter Barbecue Raises Money for Disabled American Veterans

Two Injured in Snowmobile Crash Near Orr

Crazy or What?! Why Hundreds Will Jump Into Frigid Superior Bay Saturday

Health

Russia to Soon Ban Entry of Chinese to Shield From New Virus

Russia to temporarily ban Chinese citizens from entering the country from Thursday as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread.

Consumer

Thousands of Counterfeit Dolls Seized at International Falls Port of Entry

Dolls that could retail up to $71,000 seized at the International border. The rail container was destined for Rainer, Minnesota.

Dolls Seized at Minnesota-Canadian Border

Entertainment

Jury Ends 1st Day of Deliberations in Weinstein's Rape Trial

The jury has wrapped up its first day of deliberations in the rape trial of Harvey Weinstein. The jury is weighing the evidence after testimony from women who accused the Hollywood producer of sexual assault.

Parts of Hibbing Temporarily Lose Power During Record Cold

More than 5,000 homes and businesses in Hibbing temporarily lost power Thursday night, on one of the coldest nights of the season. The Hibbing Public Utilities Commission said power returned to all customers in less than three hours.

MN App Works to Provide Couples with Memorable Date Ideas

This Valentine’s Day, a Minnesota-based app called Let’s Go is working to pair couples with a variety of unique date ideas.

Since it's launch, Let's Go has seen roughly 20,000 users.

Carving a Path Towards Justice: Trafficking Survivor and Activists Speak on MMIW Crisis

The crisis with missing and murdered indigenous is shedding light on a national, local, family and human issue that has impacted many families and innocent victims. Local leaders are doing their part to create a path towards justice.

Walking in Remembrance of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

The 5th annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women's Memorial March was held in Duluth on Friday. Many gathered together to bring awareness to a growing statistic.

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women March

Politics

Tiffany, Zunker Advance in Congressional Special Election

Tom Tiffany and Tricia Zunker will appear on the May 12 ballot.

Hermanson, Ledin, Fennessey, Foster Advance in Superior Races

Karofsky, Kelly Emerge from Wisconsin Supreme Court Primary

Outdoor

New Signs Helping Snowmobilers in Itasca County

The Itasca Driftskippers are proud of new signs on their trails to help people find their way.

Apostle Island Sled Dog Race Celebrates 25th Year

Throughout the two days, hundreds came out to see the five races that took place.

Elk Found Dead from Eating Corn in Northern Wisconsin

The elk that died was among a group moved from Kentucky last spring.

Infected Deer Traced to Pine County Farm

Artists in Residence Sought for Porcupine Mountains

A winter photo shows the spectacular beauty of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.

Lake Superior Declines Less than Normal, Remains Near Record High

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Duluth Heights Community Center Wins New Outdoor Ice Rink execCheckDiffShort("02/17/2020 04:07 PM","minutes",8618,5646359);

Sen. Baldwin Supports Student Debt Relief Resolution execCheckDiffShort("02/16/2020 11:11 PM","minutes",8618,5647010);

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New Children's Book about Sax-Zim Bog Out Now execCheckDiffShort("02/18/2020 08:58 AM","minutes",7727,5648279);

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Animal Allies: Patch Adams execCheckDiffShort("02/13/2020 09:39 AM","minutes",7727,5643562);

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Iron Range Teens Recognized for Spreading Kindness execCheckDiffShort("02/16/2020 11:18 PM","minutes",7977,5646877);

Dog, Puppies Doing Well After Found Alone in Snowdrift execCheckDiffShort("02/16/2020 03:16 PM","minutes",7977,5646772);

Hundreds Jump into Superior Bay for Duluth's Polar Plunge execCheckDiffShort("02/15/2020 10:16 PM","minutes",7977,5646351);

Pearl Harbor Veteran Celebrates A Century Of Life execCheckDiffShort("02/15/2020 10:23 PM","minutes",7977,5646308);

Winter Barbecue Raises Money for Disabled American Veterans execCheckDiffShort("02/15/2020 10:13 PM","minutes",7977,5646197);

Two Injured in Snowmobile Crash Near Orr execCheckDiffShort("02/15/2020 05:49 PM","minutes",7977,5645935);

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Russia to Soon Ban Entry of Chinese to Shield From New Virus execCheckDiffShort("02/18/2020 02:22 PM","minutes",7976,5648649);

Thousands of Counterfeit Dolls Seized at International Falls Port of Entry execCheckDiffShort("02/18/2020 01:03 PM","minutes",7976,5648498);

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Karofsky, Kelly Emerge from Wisconsin Supreme Court Primary execCheckDiffShort("02/18/2020 10:13 PM","minutes",7787,5647598);

New Signs Helping Snowmobilers in Itasca County execCheckDiffShort("02/07/2020 06:33 PM","minutes",7787,5637597);

Apostle Island Sled Dog Race Celebrates 25th Year execCheckDiffShort("02/02/2020 10:33 PM","minutes",7787,5631561);

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Lake Superior Science Center Committee Completes Feasibility Study on Proposed Science Building

Tiffany, Zunker Advance in Congressional Special Election

Hermanson, Ledin, Fennessey, Foster Advance in Superior Races

Special Report: Revamped Effort In Duluth's Drug Fight

Logging Truck Loses Cargo on I-35 Ramp

Enbridge Hosts Open House on Line 5 Relocation Project for Ashland Residents

School Send Off for State Hockey: Good Luck Lumberjacks!

Suspected Kidnapping Attempt in Hibbing was a Misunderstanding

Residents of Assisted Living Facility Achieve Goal of Riding Sun-Spot Bus

Duluth Heights Community Looking Forward to New Rink

State and Local Leaders Discuss Efforts to Address Affordable Housing in Minnesota

St. Louis County Commissioner Beth Olson Won't Run Again

Karofsky, Kelly Emerge from Wisconsin Supreme Court Primary

Minnesota House GOP Proposes Crackdown on Urban Crime

Firefighters in St. Cloud Battled a Blaze at a Downtown Bar

Duluth Heights Community Center Wins New Outdoor Ice Rink

Sen. Baldwin Supports Student Debt Relief Resolution

Officials: No Cause Yet of Fire that Destroyed St. Cloud Bar

Wisconsin Tribal Leader Calls For Action on Opioids

Finance Panel Pushes GOP Tax Cuts to Full Senate, Assembly

Minnesota House GOP Proposes Crackdown on Urban Crime

With 'Mother Nature in charge,' Dams Unleash Floodwaters

Autopsies Coming on Mother, Girls, Apparent Homicide Victims

Firefighters in St. Cloud Battled a Blaze at a Downtown Bar

St. Paul High School Robotics Team Recovers Stolen Trailer

New Children's Book about Sax-Zim Bog Out Now

Tech Bytes: Apple's next iPhone, Goodbye to HQ Trivia, and a new vacuum robot

Celebrate Valentine's Day Swing Dancing at UWS

Animal Allies: Patch Adams

Duluth Area Horse Trail Alliance Putting on Movie Night

Exotic Animals at the Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel, and RV Show

A Night of Great Drinks for Great Causes

Iron Range Teens Recognized for Spreading Kindness

Dog, Puppies Doing Well After Found Alone in Snowdrift

Hundreds Jump into Superior Bay for Duluth's Polar Plunge

Pearl Harbor Veteran Celebrates A Century Of Life

Winter Barbecue Raises Money for Disabled American Veterans

Two Injured in Snowmobile Crash Near Orr

Crazy or What?! Why Hundreds Will Jump Into Frigid Superior Bay Saturday

Russia to Soon Ban Entry of Chinese to Shield From New Virus

Thousands of Counterfeit Dolls Seized at International Falls Port of Entry

Jury Ends 1st Day of Deliberations in Weinstein's Rape Trial

Tiffany, Zunker Advance in Congressional Special Election

Hermanson, Ledin, Fennessey, Foster Advance in Superior Races

Karofsky, Kelly Emerge from Wisconsin Supreme Court Primary

New Signs Helping Snowmobilers in Itasca County

Apostle Island Sled Dog Race Celebrates 25th Year

Elk Found Dead from Eating Corn in Northern Wisconsin

Infected Deer Traced to Pine County Farm

Artists in Residence Sought for Porcupine Mountains

Lake Superior Declines Less than Normal, Remains Near Record High