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SLC Sheriff's Office: Suspect kills self after double homicide

10/16/2021 07:02 PM

The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says a suspect in a double homicide committed suicide following a chase early Saturday morning. The homicides happened at a residence on Eklund Road in Culver Township, north of Brookston.

New truck drivers fresh out of school are needed across the Northland

Nov. 8 set as date for Canadians to enter US

Walz activating National Guard to help with COVID response

Chief Master Sgt. Jozef Miketin named Command Chief of 148th

State Patrol investigates fatal Carlton County crash

Minnesota COVID-19 Update Friday

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Leader of Cliffs takes homes top honors from metals ceremony

Leader of Cleveland-Cliffs takes home top honors

Bill Clinton recovering from urological infection, aide says

World & National

Thousands march in Puerto Rico, outraged over power outages

More than 4,000 people marched in San Juan, Puerto Rico, decrying ongoing power outages.

Thousands marched in Puerto Rico, upset over ongoing power outages.

Biden reassures progressives on cuts to spending bill

To reassure progressives, Pres. Biden says that although he expects his spending bill to shrink, "we’ll come back and get the rest" after it's passed.

Bill Clinton recovering from urological infection, aide says

Bill Clinton is recovering from a urological infection in a Southern California hospital. An aide says the former president was in an intensive care section of the hospital, though not receiving “ICU care.”

Suicide attack on Shiite mosque in Afghanistan kills 47

Suicide bombers attacked a Shiite mosque in southern Afghanistan, killing at least 47 people and wounding 70.

Midwest News

The Highway Patrol says the truck was backing up to pour asphalt on the roadway when it hit the 50-year-old woman from Odessa, Minnesota.

Minnesota woman killed in North Dakota construction accident

Gov. Walz bags a bird during Minnesota's pheasant opener

Teens arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run crash

Worker killed at paper recycling facility in Minneapolis

Unhappy with prices, ranchers look to build own meat plants

New truck drivers fresh out of school are needed across the Northland

Whitmer vetoes more election-related bills

Family of man killed by Minnesota deputies demands new probe

This Week in Mining

Leader of Cleveland-Cliffs takes home top honors

Lourenco Goncalves has been recognized for his leadership with the CEO of the Year Award from a metals ceremony in London.

The Women in the Workforce event in Hibbing gave students a chance to hear about opportunities from women who work in male dominated fields.

Women in the Workforce event brings variety of leaders to Hibbing students

A group of women shared their experiences working in typically male-dominated fields during the Women in the Workforce event at the Hibbing High School on Wednesday.

A traveling exhibit now has a new home at the Aurora City Hall, and Tuesday was about celebrating another award for the Erie Mining History folks.

Another honor for the Erie Mining History Project team

The traveling exhibit featuring the history of Erie Mining now has a semi-permanent home in Aurora. And the exhibit also earned an award from the Mining History Association.

WDIO Sports

Prep Sports Extra 10/15: Wisconsin week 9, Minnesota week 7

In prep football action Friday Northwestern reclaimed the Heart O' North Conference title completing a perfect regular season. Meanwhile Duluth East, Pine City, and Barnum, all picked up week seven wins.

Northwestern reclaimed their Heart O' North Conference title with a win over Cumberland Friday at home.

No. 5 UMD men's hockey suffers loss to No. 3 Michigan in Ice Breaker opener

The University of Minnesota Duluth mens hockey team fell 5-1 against Michigan.

Team Traditions: Grand Rapids shows love & thanks through Final Lap

On the last practice of the regular season the Grand Rapids football team has senior take a Final Lap around the field to honor them for their hard work.

Grand Rapids football players taking their Final Laps around Noble Hall Field.

Selbitschka, UMD serve up victory over Minot State

Cianna Selbitschka led the UMD women's volleyball team to a 3-0 victory over Minot State Friday in Duluth.

Good Morning Northland

Warm coats needed for this year's 'Coats for Kids' drive

Gallery: Walking with Weathers on Good Morning Northland

Jojo is looking for a family who likes walks and snuggles

The DSSO ready to perform in the Twin Ports with new season underway

Babadook the sassy cat is looking for a relaxing home to settle down in

Bowser the friendly dog is ready to find a loving home

Lester River Rendezvous comes to GMN

Care Partners of Cook County is being honored with Touchstone Award for their efforts to support caregivers.

Touchstone Awards: Mindfulness for caregivers

Stella Maris Academy purchases former Hills facility for new high school campus

Vaccine mandate at Bois Forte takes effect November 1st

Swedish meatballs will be hot and ready at Holy Cross

Minnesota court: Workers' comp can't cover medical marijuana

Duluth is asking for participation in parks survey

US to allow vaccinated Canadians to cross border

Health

States can reserve COVID-19 shots for younger kids next week

U.S. health officials are inviting state officials to pre-order doses starting next week, setting the stage for a national COVID-19 vaccination campaign for younger children.

States can reserve COVID-19 shots for younger kids starting next week.

Consumer

New truck drivers fresh out of school are needed across the Northland

Trucking companies are still seeing a shortage of workers in the Northland.

Drivers could make anywhere from 60 to 80 to $100,000.

Entertainment

Gary Paulsen, celebrated children's author, dies at 82

Acclaimed and prolific children's author Gary Paulsen has died at age 82. Paulsen often drew upon his rural affinities and wide-ranging adventures for tales that included "Hatchet," "Brian's Winter" and "Dogsong."

Competition continues in Duluth's real estate market

The real estate market is on fire. A local realtor offers tips for those looking to buy a home in the bustling industry.

Rescue team member recounts stormy trek off Eagle Mountain trail

A member of Cook County Search and Rescue recounted Sunday's rescue on the trail to Eagle Mountain, during which responders had to take shelter from severe storms.

Eagle Mountain is the highest point in Minnesota.

Northland hospitals feeling the strain under latest COVID surge

Minnesota is in the top five states in seeing increases in COVID cases, and our local hospitals are already seeing high volumes due to a variety of issues, including COVID.

Northland hospitals starting to feel the starting with COVID again.

Former Indigenous boarding school structure still stands in Lac du Flambeau

One structure from a painful part of history is still standing in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. It was part of the Lac du Flambeau Boarding School, which was operational from 1895 until 1932.

A boarding school building remains standing in Lac du Flambeau, Wis.

Politics

Biden signs debt limit hike, but December standoff looms

President Biden signed a bill raising the national debt limit until December.

Michigan lawmakers advance measure to end 'tampon tax'

No city officials testifying as part of Wisconsin election subpoenas

Outdoor

Duluth is asking for participation in parks survey

The City of Duluth is asking for participation in their Master Parks survey.

Minnesota halts deer importation, movement within state

Ontario authorities: Poacher shot moose, left it to rot

Wisconsin DNR defies board, reduces fall wolf quota

Duluth's Lakewalk project complete

Deer from farm with wasting disease wind up in Minnesota

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New truck drivers fresh out of school are needed across the Northland

Nov. 8 set as date for Canadians to enter US

Walz activating National Guard to help with COVID response

Chief Master Sgt. Jozef Miketin named Command Chief of 148th

State Patrol investigates fatal Carlton County crash

Minnesota COVID-19 Update Friday

Wisconsin COVID-19 Update Friday

Michigan COVID-19 Update Friday

Leader of Cleveland-Cliffs takes home top honors

Bill Clinton recovering from urological infection, aide says

Local businesses navigating through tough supply shortages

Complaint: Suspect in crime spree told detective he had used meth

Local financial advisor shares expected impact of social security boost

Klobuchar pushing to improve social media platforms

Duluth is first stop on Walz's tour of projects seeking state funding

Northern Lakes Surgery Center unveiled in Moose Lake

A robotic solution to the healthcare worker shortage

"I'm ecstatic:" Canadian neighbors can soon drive into U.S.

Minnesota woman killed in North Dakota construction accident

Gov. Walz bags a bird during Minnesota's pheasant opener

Teens arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run crash

Worker killed at paper recycling facility in Minneapolis

Unhappy with prices, ranchers look to build own meat plants

New truck drivers fresh out of school are needed across the Northland

Whitmer vetoes more election-related bills

Family of man killed by Minnesota deputies demands new probe

Warm coats needed for this year's 'Coats for Kids' drive

Gallery: Walking with Weathers on Good Morning Northland

Jojo is looking for a family who likes walks and snuggles

The DSSO ready to perform in the Twin Ports with new season underway

Babadook the sassy cat is looking for a relaxing home to settle down in

Bowser the friendly dog is ready to find a loving home

Lester River Rendezvous comes to GMN

Touchstone Awards: Mindfulness for caregivers

Stella Maris Academy purchases former Hills facility for new high school campus

Vaccine mandate at Bois Forte takes effect November 1st

Swedish meatballs will be hot and ready at Holy Cross

Minnesota court: Workers' comp can't cover medical marijuana

Duluth is asking for participation in parks survey

US to allow vaccinated Canadians to cross border

States can reserve COVID-19 shots for younger kids next week

New truck drivers fresh out of school are needed across the Northland

Gary Paulsen, celebrated children's author, dies at 82

Biden signs debt limit hike, but December standoff looms

Michigan lawmakers advance measure to end 'tampon tax'

No city officials testifying as part of Wisconsin election subpoenas

Duluth is asking for participation in parks survey

Minnesota halts deer importation, movement within state

Ontario authorities: Poacher shot moose, left it to rot

Wisconsin DNR defies board, reduces fall wolf quota

Duluth's Lakewalk project complete

Deer from farm with wasting disease wind up in Minnesota