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Derek Medved, seen at a 2020 city council meeting, will leave his seat in February.

Medved leaving Duluth City Council

01/21/2022 10:38 PM

Derek Medved, one of the few conservative voices on the Duluth City Council, is due to leave his at-large seat next month. The city council will consider the process for replacing him at their Monday meeting.

Border Patrol weighs in on tragic smuggling incident

Arrowhead EMS continues to see staffing issues in the region

Best time to exercise? Experts say anytime

Enbridge says it has fixed pierced aquifer near oil pipeline

Rafe Carlson releases second single: Just Can't Explain

Minnesota COVID-19 Update Friday

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Minnesotans react to the proposed 'Walz checks'

Steve Shand faces a human smuggling charge.

Four found dead near Minn. border; man charged with human smuggling

Shaun White once competed at Giants Ridge, before going on to become a 4-time Olympic snowboarder.

Throwback Thursday: Shaun White topped the podium at Giants Ridge

Walz proposes checks up to $350 as part of economic package

World & National

No. 2 US climate diplomat leaves after a year under Biden

The second-ranking climate diplomat in the Biden administration, Jonathan Pershing is stepping down. Pershing helped negotiate the 2015 Paris climate accord.

Booster shots needed against omicron, CDC studies show

Three new U.S. studies offer more evidence that the COVID-19 vaccines are standing up to the omicron variant, at least among people who have gotten booster shots. Several studies have concluded a booster can significantly improve protection.

New studies offer more evidence that booster shots help improve protection from the omicron variant.

Trump appointee blocks Biden federal worker vaccine mandate

A U.S. judge in Texas has issued a nationwide injunction barring the federal government from enforcing President Joe Biden's requirement that federal workers be vaccinated for COVID-19. The Justice Department says it'll appeal the ruling.

A judge has blocked President Biden's vaccine mandate for federal workers.

US, Russia try to lower temperature on Ukraine

The United States and Russia reported no breakthroughs in high-level talks on Friday. There was no apparent movement on either side but more talks are expected next week.

Midwest News

Louie Anderson, Emmy-winning comedian, dies at 68

Noem unveils abortion ban, mimics Texas' private enforcement

Man admits to placing homemade bombs in suburban Des Moines

South Dakota man given 10 years for defrauding military

Kris Ehresmann, MDH Infectious Disease Director to retire

Rittenhouse seeks return of gun so it can be destroyed

Jury selected for federal trial over George Floyd's killing

Bankers survey: Rural economy stays strong in 10 states

This Week in Mining

The new lock will be built north of the Poe and MacArthur locks.

Senators: Funding puts new Soo Lock 2 years ahead of schedule

Michigan's two U.S. Senators say construction of a new lock at Sault Ste. Marie could be completed two years ahead of schedule thanks to new federal funding from the Infrastricture bill. The Biden administration announced more than $470 million for the project Wednesday.

You can vote now for a Rock Ridge submission to the Mining NextGen video contest.

Vote for mining video made by Rock Ridge students

Austin Schackman and Mason Kroll, two Rock Ridge students, have done it again, making a mining video for a national contest. Visit WDIO.com for a link to vote for their video.

First of three virtual public meetings about mineral withdrawal.

First virtual meeting about proposed mineral withdrawal

Both sides of the debate about mining near the Boundary Waters spoke during the first virtual public meeting about the proposed mineral withdrawal.

WDIO Sports

South Ridge basketball sweeps Cook County, girls stay unbeaten

Both the South Ridge boys and girls basketball teams picked up home wins against Cook County Friday night.

The South Ridge girls basketball team protected their perfect record defeating Cook County Friday at home.

UMD men's basketball falls, women win against Augustana

UMD men drop two games in a row, while the women keep rolling.

Olympic bound CSS alum Schommer races to top 10 Biathlon World Cup finish

Former College of St. Scholastica (CSS) standout Paul Schommer is making waves ahead of his first Olympic games.

CSS men's hockey get the shoot out win on Friday

CSS men where back home Friday looking for redemption against St. Johns after falling Thursday night.

Good Morning Northland

Lovable snuggle bug looking for a new home

Gallery: Walking with Weathers on Good Morning Northland

More attendees needed for 2022 Citizen Police Academy in Duluth

Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion

Minnesotans of all ages reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

DSSO to require proof of vaccination, negative results at events

Keep calm with Chamomile, cat searching for new loving home

Voting bill collapses, Democrats unable to change filibuster

Tips for preventing cold weather car theft

Minnesota attorney general sues 2 companies over COVID tests

Duluth Council President lays out 2022 priorities

Biden says nation weary from COVID, but US in a better place

Supreme Court again upholds Martin's conviction in Antonich murder

One year later, Duluth East teen shares progress about walking tall

Health

Arrowhead EMS continues to see staffing issues in the region

Staffing shortages remain on everyone's mind at the Arrowhead EMS Conference.

Consumer

Phony COVID-19 test websites seek to gather your data

The Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin is warning people to watch out for phony COVID-19 testing websites that are actually designed to gather your personal data.

Entertainment

Louie Anderson, Emmy-winning comedian, dies at 68

Actor and comedian, Louie Anderson has died. The Emmy-winning St. Paul native was 68.

Vote now in the 2022 Name a Snow Plow contest

Voting is now open to name eight MnDOT snow plows this year. There are 50 names to choose from, and the voting is open till January 26th.

Voting is now open for the 2022 Name a Snowplow Contest.

Senators: Funding puts new Soo Lock 2 years ahead of schedule

Million-dollar lottery ticket sold in Spooner

The Wisconsin Lottery says a $1 million winning ticket in the Monday, Jan. 17, Powerball drawing was sold at the Spooner Marathon store. Lottery officials did not say if the winner has come forward.

Spooner Marathon Manager Tiffany Nutt and employee Kayla Asmus pose next to a sign touting the $1 million win

3 cops face complex federal trial in George Floyd's death

Jury selection in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers J. Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao begins Thursday.

Tou Thao, Thomas Lane, and J. Alexander Kueng are broadly charged with depriving George Floyd of his rights while acting under “color of law,” or government authority.

Politics

Medved leaving Duluth City Council

No. 2 US climate diplomat leaves after a year under Biden

Video shows Wisconsin GOP lawmaker calling for election cheating

Rep. Rep. Elijah Behnke (R-Oconto) is under criticism for comments purportedly made to visitors in his office.

Outdoor

Ice road on large northern Minnesota lake opens for 2nd year

The ice road between Warroad and the Northwest Angle is open.

Take a Kid Fishing Weekend in Minnesota

Free Fishing Weekend in Wisconsin

Wyoming seeks to remove Yellowstone grizzly protection

Wyoming is seeking to remove protections for grizzly bears around Yellowstone National Park.

Extreme cold can help slow spread of invasives

Emerald Ash Borer has been found in Duluth.

Hunters kill 20 Yellowstone wolves that roamed out of park

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Phony COVID-19 test websites seek to gather your data

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Video shows Wisconsin GOP lawmaker calling for election cheating

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Wyoming seeks to remove Yellowstone grizzly protection

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