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Police Report Suspicious Behavior at Walmart, Warning Public

11/17/2018 09:07 AM

The Hermantown Police Department is reminding the public to pay special attention to their personal property and children during the busy holiday shopping season due to suspicious behavior at a Walmart on Friday.

Bentleyville Back for the Holidays

Environmental Project in Minnesota Slip Completed 2 Weeks Ahead of Schedule

Holiday Cards Distributed to Local Veterans and Service Members

Hand-crafted Republican Sign Defaced with Blue Paint in Duluth

Reasor Properties Announces Purchase of UDAC Building in Duluth

WHEDA Announces HomeStyle Renovation

Tuesday at Ten: Strong as Steel

Zach Dudek joined the National Guard in 2007 and served a tense tour in Afghanistan in 2009. Years later, Zach continues to struggle with the anxiety left by his experiences. The forge and bladesmithing are helping to restore Zach's health. Tuesday on WDIO News at 10 p.m.

Watch Strong as Steel, Tuesday at 10 on WDIO.

WHEDA Announces HomeStyle Renovation

The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority announced a new statewide mortgage that can finance a home purchase and renovation costs.

Superior FD Award-Winning Training Pushes to Save Lives

Minn. Governor's Christmas Tree Harvested from Nemadji Forest

The governor's Christmas tree was cut down in the Nemadji State Forest on Friday.

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World & National

Stranded Middle Schoolers Enjoy a Spontaneous Slumber Party

Have you ever imagined what you'd do if you were stranded inside your middle school overnight?

Abrams Says She Can't Win Georgia Governor's Race

Democrat Stacey Abrams says she can't win the Georgia governor's race, effectively ending her challenge to Republican Brian Kemp. The final result had been in doubt for 10 days after the election.

Fire's Smoke Delays 200 Flights in San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport says nearly 200 flights have been delayed because of low visibility and smoke caused by wildfires in Northern California.

Smoke, rather than fog, shrouded San Francisco's famed Golden Gate Bridge on Friday.

Trump Says He Answered Written Questions in Mueller Probe

President Donald Trump says he has answered written questions from special counsel Robert Mueller but hasn't yet submitted them. The president did not say when he would turn over the answers to Mueller, who is investigating possible ties between Russia and the Trump campaign.

Midwest News

Dakota Access Pipeline Security Company Faces $2M in Possible Fines

St. Paul Teacher Suspended after 5-Year-Old Wanders Away

Man Convicted of Fraud Now Guilty of Lying about Identity

Crews Break Wall to Rescue 6 in Chicago Skyscraper Elevator

Push is On to Strengthen Penalties For Drivers Who Don't Stop for School Buses

Survey: Rural Economy Being Hurt by Tariffs, Low Prices

1 Dead in Train-SUV Crash in Western Minnesota

Minnesota HS Football Player Out of Hospital after Collapse

This Week in Mining

Steelworkers ratify a new labor deal with U.S. Steel.

Steelworkers Ratify Four-Year Deal with U.S. Steel

Steelworkers with U.S. Steel have ratified the new four-year labor contract. It goes into effect immediately, and includes a 14% wage increase over the four years.

Groups ask for stay on permits for PolyMet.

Clean Water Groups Ask Regulators to Put PolyMet Permits on Hold

Clean water and conservation groups are delivering a formal request to state regulators to put PolyMet permits on hold. The groups believe the permits were based on a bait and switch, but PolyMet says it can only do what the permits allow.

ArcelorMittal and its unions have a tentative labor deal.

Steelworkers and ArcelorMittal Reach Tentative Agreement

After months of bargaining, the USW and ArcelorMittal reached a tentative agreement. The four-year deal reflects industry standards.

Eyewitness Sports

Prep Girl's Hockey 11/16: #3 Proctor/Hermantown, Benilde-SM Get Wins

The Mirage hosted Roseville while Benilde-St. Margaret's visited the Duluth Northern Stars.

Proctor-Hermantown defeats Roseville 2-0.

#7 Denver Snaps #1 UMD's 8-Game Win Streak

These teams won the previous two national titles with the Pioneers taking top honors in 2017 and Bulldogs doing so for 2018.

Let's Go Crazy! Wolves Beat Blazers For 3rd Straight Win Since Butler Trade

The Timberwolves wore their Prince-inspired City Edition Uniforms.

#6 Adrian Take Series Opener With CSS Women's Hockey

It was a battle of unbeatens at MARS Lakeview Arena.

Good Morning Northland

Hundreds of volunteers will be on the road and at the DECC�Thursday, preparing Thanksgiving meals for thousands of Northland residents.

Volunteers Gearing up for Thanksgiving Buffet

Michigan to Develop Online Voter Registration Under New Laws

Animal Allies: Bubba

Local Musicians Showing off Talent on "Christmas By the Lake" CD

Marine General Frying Turkeys, Helping People in Need

Eveleth-Gilbert Schools Closed Due to Heating Issues

Report: Performance Up in Wisconsin Schools and Districts

Duluth Selected for Domino's Pizza Street Repair Funds

Closing Arguments Stated in Duluth Murder Trial

Sheriff Asks Hunters to Look for Evidence in Closs Disappearance

1 Arrested after Beltrami County Boy Shoots, Injures Himself

Dayton Says Complications Have Kept Him at Mayo for a Month

Wisconsin Unemployment at 3 Percent in October

Habitat For Humanity's "ReStore" Closing

Health

Superior FD Award-Winning Training Pushes to Save Lives

How many middle schoolers do you know, know CPR or can help save a life using an AED. 300 more students in Superior now know the essential techniques thanks to the 3rd annual Heart Health and Safety Day, put on by the Fire Department.

Consumer

Jennie-O Recalling Ground Turkey in Salmonella Outbreak

Jennie-O-Turkey is recalling more than 91,000 pounds of raw turkey in an ongoing salmonella outbreak. The products include 1-pound packages of raw, ground turkey that had a use-by date of October 1 or 2, but could still be in freezers.

Jennie-O is recalling some ground turkey products with expiration dates of Oct. 1 and 2.

Entertainment

Stranded Middle Schoolers Enjoy a Spontaneous Slumber Party

Have you ever imagined what you'd do if you were stranded inside your middle school overnight?

Habitat For Humanity's "ReStore" Closing

The "ReStore" in Superior is closing by Dec. 31. The Western Lake Superior Habitat for Humanity said Thursday that after looking at financial challenges, they made the decision to refocus its energy and resources on its mission of building and repairing homes.

The Western Lake Superior Habitat for Humanity (WLSHFH) announced Wednesday, that they will be closing their

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