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An Open Letter From Duluth Mayor To Rolling Stone Reporter

06/22/2018 10:23 PM

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson sent a response Friday to a Rolling Stone magazine online article written about President Donald Trump's visit to Duluth.

Fun in the Sun at the Solstice Festival

New Dock Being Installed at CHS Grain Terminal

Lakewalk Galley Opens in Canal Park

Transcript: Woman Hesitated Before Deadly YouTube Stunt in Minnesota

Summer Solstice: An Artist's Art of Letting Go

Inmates Get Second Chance Through WITC

ABC Orders 'Roseanne' Spinoff for Fall Minus Roseanne Barr

Rochester Man Sentenced In Hibbing Officer-Involved Shooting

A Rochester man in a officer-involved shooting in Hibbing was was convicted on three counts.

Attorney General Candidate Rothman Stops in Duluth

Mike Rothman explained why he's the best candidate for Attorney General of Minnesota.

World & National

House Approves Bill to Expand Treatment for Opioid Abuse

The House has overwhelmingly approved legislation designed to give health care providers more tools to stem an opioid crisis killing more than 115 people in the United States daily.

Trump Pcks Navy Veteran as Top Counterterrorism Official

President Donald Trump has announced that he's picked Joseph Maguire to lead the National Counterterrorism Center.

Pope Stumbles After Mass, But Aides Prevent Fall

Pope Francis had just given the faithful his blessing in French at Thursday's Mass in Geneva when he stumbled.

NK Pledges to Destroy Missile Test Engine Site

Following his summit with Kim Jong Un, President Trump said the North Korean leader was "already destroying" a missile site. An administration official says the testing site in question is in North Pyongan province.

An administration official revealed Thursday that the testing site in question is in North Pyongan province, and is sometimes is referred to as the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground.

Midwest News

Transcript: Woman Hesitated Before Deadly YouTube Stunt in Minnesota

Authorities: Criminal Charges Pending in Missing-person Case

U of Michigan to Raise In-State Tuition by 2.9 percent

Walker Meets with Trump at White House Luncheon

DFL Leaders And Supporters Gathered For Rise And Resist Rally

DFL Representatives Speak Out Against Trump At Press Conference

Schimel: School Grants Could be Used for Gun Training

Arizona Man Sentenced to Prison for Cyberattack in Wisconsin

This Week in Mining

A lawsuit has been filed against the government over the mineral leases for Twin Metals.

Nine Businesses File Lawsuit Over Reinstatement of Twin Metals Leases

Another legal action over mining-related activity in Minnesota. This time, nine businesses who rely on the BWCA are suing the government.

Trump meets with mining leaders at a roundtable on Wednesday in Duluth.

Trump Roundtable Focused on Mining and Shipping

A big moment for mining, as President Trump listened to over a dozen people who are advocates for the industry. He wrapped up a nearly hour-long roundtable at the port, before heading to the campaign rally at AMSOIL.

A bill finalizing the land exchange for PolyMet has passed the U.S. Senate.

Land Exchange Amendment for PolyMet Passes Senate

Senator Smith's amendment for the PolyMet land exchange has passed the Senate.

Eyewitness Sports

Minor Pitches Rangers Past Twins for 6th Straight Win

Mike Minor threw six solid innings, Shin-Soo Choo homered and the Texas Rangers beat the Minnesota Twins 8-1 on Friday night for their sixth consecutive victory.

2018 Heritage Summer Hockey Classic Approaches

Soon-to-be 97 year old world's oldest hockey player record holder Mark Sertich of Duluth will drop the ceremonial puck. The game is Monday at 7 p.m.

Players from the 2017 Heritage Summer Hockey Classic

Grand Rapids Edges Hibbing On Day 1 of 43rd Annual Legion Tournament

Legion tournaments are getting underway, including the 43rd annual legion tournament in Grand Rapids.

Suter Goes 7, Brewers Beat Error-Prone Cardinals 11-3

Brent Suter pitched seven strong innings, Manny Pina homered and the Milwaukee Brewers capitalized on a season-high four errors by St. Louis to beat the Cardinals 11-3 Thursday night.

Good Morning Northland

The Northland Newborn Foundation aims to help families in their time of need. They're raising awareness of the services they provide this weekend at Planet 3 Extreme Air Park in Duluth.

New Northland Foundation "Bouncing" into Action

Agency Confirms 2nd Measles Case in Michigan this Year

Animal Allies: Edgar

Schimel: School Grants Could be Used for Gun Training

DNR: Spring Hunters Killed Nearly 39K Turkeys in Wisconsin

Rubber Chicken Theater Combining Fantasy and Reality with New Play

11 Die on Minnesota Roads over Father's Day Weekend

President Trump Tweets About Visit to Duluth

DFL Representatives Speak Out Against Trump At Press Conference

Trump Stumps for Candidates of His Choice in Minnesota

Trump Roundtable Focused on Mining and Shipping

President Trump Lands Aboard Air Force One in Duluth

Pres. Trump Signs Executive Order Ending Family Separation Policy

Rules About Trump Rally at AMSOIL

Health

House Approves Bill to Expand Treatment for Opioid Abuse

The House has overwhelmingly approved legislation designed to give health care providers more tools to stem an opioid crisis killing more than 115 people in the United States daily.

Consumer

Lakewalk Galley Opens in Canal Park

Crabby Bill's has taken on a new name, with new owners, and new food.

Entertainment

Summer Solstice: An Artist's Art of Letting Go

Community members joined a local artist who captured the sunrise of summer solstice with his unique art.

Duluth-Superior Harbor Restrictions to be Established for President Trump's Visit

The U.S. Coast Guard in Duluth is scheduled to establish security restrictions on portions of the Duluth-Superior Harbor on Wednesday afternoon as part of President Trump’s visit to the area.

The U.S. Coast Guard in Duluth, Minnesota is scheduled to establish security restrictions on portions of the Duluth-Superior Harbor on Wednesday afternoon as part of President Trump's visit to the area.

Opponents, Supporters of Trump Administration Weigh in on President's Visit

As President Trump makes his way to Duluth, opponents and supporters spoke up and out on the upcoming visit Tuesday afternoon.

Stauber's Campaign Comments on Child Separation Policy

A day before Pete Stauber meets with the President, the press secretary for GOP endorsed 8th Congressional District candidate is weighing in on a Trump Administration policy that separates children from their families detained while crossing the US border.

A comment from Pete Stauber's campaign about the child separation policy at the border. �

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