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Gun Rights Advocates Gather at Capitol to Protest 2 Measures

02/23/2019 03:49 PM

Gun rights advocates crowded into the Minnesota State Capitol rotunda as part of a protest against two gun-control measures in the Legislature.

Michigan Republicans Elect Former Lawmaker Cox State Chair

Michigan Schools, Health System Training Doctors on Opioids

Minnesota Officials Call for 200K Electric Vehicles by 2030

Deconstruction of Former Carter Hotel Scheduled to Begin Monday

Corrections Workers Accused of Smuggling Goods to Inmates

Home Built for the Congdons Remodeled into Lofts

Monday at Six: Victory Chorus

For people dealing with dementia, the journey of memory loss is a long and tough road. When their memory and words fade, hope doesn't, thanks to music. A remarkable new effort is working to help those with dementia find a voice, Monday on WDIO News at 6.

Duluth Fashion Content Agency Launching High-Tech Fashion Tool on Oscars Night

FashionBrain is artificial intelligence technology that provides detailed information on what celebrities are wearing on the red carpet in seconds.

Officials: Stay Off Ice in Grand Marais Harbor

Lake Superior's constant movement under the ice makes it unpredictable, officials say.

Fourth Candidate Enters Race for Stauber's County Board Seat

Kal Randa is running for St. Louis County Board District 5.

Storm Team Weather Highlights

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World & National

Mueller Team's Sentencing Memo on Manafort is Released

Special counsel Robert Mueller's office filed its sentencing memo in one of two criminal cases against Paul Manafort. The document was publicly released Saturday after a judge had a chance to review and approve proposed redactions of sensitive information.

A Look at Allegations Over the Years Against Singer R. Kelly

R. Kelly has been involved in a large amount of sexual abuse allegations against women and underage girls dating back to 1994. Those allegations also include possession of child pornography. R&B star and his attorneys have repeatedly denied allegations of sexual misconduct.

Soldiers Unleash Tear Gas Amid Tension on Venezuela's Border

On Saturday, Venezuela's National Guard fired tear gas on residents clearing a border bridge to Colombia as the opposition began its high-risk plan to deliver humanitarian aid to Venezuela.

Sen. Warren: Every Family Deserves High-Quality Child Care

Sen. Elizabeth Warren says she's proposing universal child care because she remembers being a young working mother desperate to find safe, affordable care for her two children.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is proposing universal child care.

Midwest News

Gun rights advocates crowded into the Minnesota State Capitol rotunda as part of a protest against two gun-control measures in the Legislature.

Gun Rights Advocates Gather at Capitol to Protest 2 Measures

Michigan Republicans Elect Former Lawmaker Cox State Chair

Michigan Schools, Health System Training Doctors on Opioids

Minnesota Officials Call for 200K Electric Vehicles by 2030

Report: Wisconsin Dairy Farmers See Spike in Hauling Costs

University of Wisconsin Fraternity Suspended for Hazing

Corrections Workers Accused of Smuggling Goods to Inmates

Michigan Among 4 States to Lock Up 17-Year-Olds as Adults

This Week in Mining

IRRRB Recommends Money for School Collaboration Project

At Friday’s IRRRB meeting, a big step forward for the collaboration efforts between Eveleth-Gilbert and Virginia schools. The board said they support money for a new joint high school.

Environmental Group Seeks EPA Documents on PolyMet Copper-Nickel Mine

A Minnesota environmental group is suing the Environmental Protection Agency to force it to release concerns that EPA specialists have expressed about PolyMet's planned mine. The lawsuit seeks documents that the plaintiffs claim the EPA never submitted.

U.S. Steel is partially crediting President Trump for its decision to resume construction on a project in Alabama.

US Steel Cites Trump in Resuming Construction Project

U.S. Steel is restarting construction on an idled manufacturing facility in Alabama, and it's giving some of the credit to President Donald Trump's trade policies. The company says Trump's "strong trade actions" are partly responsible for its decision.

WDIO Sports

Proctor/Hermantown Takes Third At The State A Girl's Hockey Tournament

The Mirage (20-8-3) skated to a fourth place finish a year ago. They finished this season with an 11-2-1 record in their last 14 contests.

#1 Warroad Comes Back to Beat Proctor/Hermantown

Proctor/Hermantown took a 2-1 lead into the third period against top seeded and unbeaten Warroad.

Warroad defeated Proctor/Hermantown 5-2.

Bulldogs Sweep Minnesota-Crookston in Hoops Doubleheader

Romano Gym hosted women's and men's basketball games on Friday night.

Prep Basketball 2/22 - Bemidji Boys, Hibbing Girl's Get Wins in Cloquet

A basketball doubleheader on Friday in Cloquet with Bemidji visiting for a boy's game and Hibbing making the trip for a girl's game.

Good Morning Northland

Nillie is a shy, but sweet calico cat looking for a new home to roam around in. Once she's out of her shell, she's a ton of fun to play with.

Animal Allies: Nillie

Big Wave Dave Teaming up with DSSO

Evers Won't Seek to Phase out Vouchers in Budget Plan

Zeitgeist: 2019 is the Year of the Womxn

Authorities Investigating Fire in Lakewood Township

Second Body Found in Submerged Semi near Wis. Dells

Legionnaires' Disease Cases Investigated in NW Minnesota

A Cass County man faces multiple charges after authorities say he used the internet to stalk a minor and distribute child pornography and other sexually explicit images, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.�

Cass County Man Faces Stalking, Child Pornography Charges

Forest Service Relaunching Online BWCA Permit Reservations

Walz Discusses Infrastructure Investments at Legislative Breakfast for Duluth Days

Heavy Snow Causing Slush on Inland Lakes, Slowing Ice Fishing

Duluth Reminding Residents of Winter Watch Page for Snow Removal

Dress Drive Fairy Seeking Donations

Snowfall Setting Records, Not Yet for Duluth

Health

St. Mary's Medical Center Offers New Frostbite Treatment

Doctors at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth are offering a new treatment to reduce amputations among frostbite patients. The treatment uses a clot-busting drug for strokes to restore blood flow to thawed limbs.

Consumer

US Airfares Hit New Lows after Factoring for Inflation

The average fare for airline travel within the United States has hit the lowest level since the government started keeping track in 1995, after adjusting for inflation. However, fees aren't included in that tally.

Entertainment

Duluth Fashion Content Agency Launching High-Tech Fashion Tool on Oscars Night

Duluth-based fashion content agency Runway Manhattan will play a major role in the Oscars Sunday with the launch of its FashionBrain website. FashionBrain is artificial intelligence technology that provides detailed information on what celebrities are wearing on the red carpet in a matter of seconds.

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Michigan Republicans Elect Former Lawmaker Cox State Chair

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Officials: Stay Off Ice in Grand Marais Harbor

Fourth Candidate Enters Race for Stauber's County Board Seat

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Authorities Investigating Inmate's Death at St. Louis County Jail

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Gun Rights Advocates Gather at Capitol to Protest 2 Measures

Michigan Republicans Elect Former Lawmaker Cox State Chair

Michigan Schools, Health System Training Doctors on Opioids

Minnesota Officials Call for 200K Electric Vehicles by 2030

Report: Wisconsin Dairy Farmers See Spike in Hauling Costs

University of Wisconsin Fraternity Suspended for Hazing

Corrections Workers Accused of Smuggling Goods to Inmates

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Second Body Found in Submerged Semi near Wis. Dells

Legionnaires' Disease Cases Investigated in NW Minnesota

Cass County Man Faces Stalking, Child Pornography Charges

Forest Service Relaunching Online BWCA Permit Reservations

Walz Discusses Infrastructure Investments at Legislative Breakfast for Duluth Days

Heavy Snow Causing Slush on Inland Lakes, Slowing Ice Fishing

Duluth Reminding Residents of Winter Watch Page for Snow Removal

Dress Drive Fairy Seeking Donations

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US Airfares Hit New Lows after Factoring for Inflation

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Fourth Candidate Enters Race for Stauber's County Board Seat

Minnesota to Join States in March 3 Super Tuesday Primaries

2020 Democratic Hopeful Klobuchar Backs Legalizing Marijuana

Forest Service Relaunching Online BWCA Permit Reservations

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