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36-Year-Old Man Arrested Friday Suspect in Duluth Synagogue Fire

09/15/2019 01:10 PM

Authorities say the 36-year-old man arrested Friday is the suspect in the fire that destroyed the Adas Israel Congregation synagogue on Monday morning.

Duluth Police Holding Press Conference on Synagogue Fire

Culver Woman Killed After Crashing Car into Tree

Potential Strike for Teachers in Chicago

Cruise For Cancer Raises Money for 3-Year-Old Battling Cancer

Trump Official Visits Duluth for 8th District GOP Dinner

UWS Buzzfest Supports Superior Hockey

Authorities Make Arrest in Duluth Synagogue Fire

UMD Celebrates 7th Annual Farm Fest

UMD Farm Fest emphasized the importance of sustainability, ecological justice and supporting local farms.

DNT Report: 25 New Homes Proposed in Duluth Heights

World & National

Cleanup Resumes in Bahamas as Humberto Swirls Away

Individuals impacted by hurricane season reflect on their losses as they look towards the future.

Damage done by hurricane Dorian is immense.

Rise in Health Uninsured may be Linked to Immigrants' Fears

New research shows an increase in the number of Hispanic people who don't have health insurance.

Experts say immigrants may be afraid to seek coverage because of the administration's policies.

Detectives: Transgender Woman Slain, Body Burned in Car

Florida sheriff's deputies are investigating the slaying of a transgender woman whose body was found in her burning car.

Trump Backs a Netanyahu Priority Ahead of Israeli Election

President Donald Trump is lending support to embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of a critical election Tuesday by appearing to publicly back one of his key priorities.

Several environmental groups and a Native American tribe filed lawsuits in federal court Tuesday saying the Army Corps of Engineers violated federal law when it issued a permit authorizing the destruction of wetlands for the PolyMet project.

Eagle Mine to Operate Longer

The Eagle Mine in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is expected to remain in operation more than a year longer than earlier expected. The mine's owner says estimates have increased for the amount of nickel and copper.

Congressmen Board Laker, Head to Soo Locks

Two Congressmen are now traveling to Sault Ste. Marie aboard the MV Roger Blough, after holding an event at the CN ore docks in Duluth.

WDIO Sports

Fond du Lac Falls 39-6 to Itasca at Egerdahl Field

Fond du Lac Thunder football fell 39-6 to Itasca Saturday night at home at Egerdahl Field in Proctor.

Prep Soccer 9/14: Cloquet-Esko-Carlton, Proctor, Denfeld & Superior Notch Wins in LSC Jamboree

In prep soccer Saturday, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton, Proctor, Duluth Denfeld and Superior boys earned wins in the Lake Superior Conference Jamboree.

No. 13 Bulldogs Pass Road Test Defeating MSU-Moorhead 48-20

The No. 13-ranked University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) football team passed their first road test of the season defeating Minnesota State University Moorhead 48-20 in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) play on Saturday night.

UMD defeated MSU-Moorhead 48-20 to improve to 2-0 on the season.

Moustakas, Grandal Homer, Brewers Beat Cardinals 5-2

Mike Moustakas and Yasmani Grandal homered to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 on Saturday night.

Good Morning Northland

Anderson is being inducted into the MN Broadcasting Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Dennis Anderson to be Inducted into MN Broadcasting Hall of Fame

Animal Allies: Toombs

Duluth Playhouse Preparing for Season Opening Show

Life House Duluth's "Clean Out Your Couch" Happening this Week

Animal Allies: Boots

Hitting the Mark: Courage Kenny Shoot for Fun

Minnesota Mile is off to the Races Friday

Nurses with St. Luke's are feeling relief after a strike authorization vote. St. Luke's called it disappointing.

After the Vote: Nurses and St. Luke's React

Dennis Anderson to be Inducted into MN Broadcasting Hall of Fame

Enbridge Line 5 Back in Service after Brief Shutdown

Walz Says Trade Trip to Japan, South Korea was Productive

Amid No Contract Deal, St. Luke's Nurses Vote to Authorize Strike

Helmet Safety Program Comes to Superior Middle School

Proctor Launches Pathways Program

Health

Illinois Lawsuit Filed Against Top E-Cigarette Maker

An Illinois teenager who fell ill with a lung disease after vaping for more than a year has sued Juul Labs, a leading e-cigarette maker.

Consumer

Strike Possible as UAW Contracts About to Expire

A strike against General Motors looms as contracts with the United Auto Workers and Detroit's three automakers is about to expire at 11:59 p.m. Saturday.

Entertainment

Felicity Huffman Gets 14 Days Behind Bars in College Scam

Actress Felicity Huffman has been sentenced to 14 days in prison for her role in the sweeping college admissions scandal. Huffman is the first parent to be sentenced among 34 charged in the scheme.

Felicity Huffman in ABC's Desperate Housewives

7th Registered Sex Offender Living in Virginia

Virginia Police say another registered sex offender is now living in the city. 39-year-old Joseph Bernard Goerdt is living on the 300 Block of Chestnut Street. Goerdt served time for criminal sexual conduct with young girls he knew.

Keg Tapping Kicks Off Oktoberfest at Grandma's

The keg has been tapped, and Oktoberfest is underway at Grandma's restaurants. Thursday was the ceremonial tapping of the keg. The event continues into the weekend.

Human Remains Likely Found in Cass Lake

Human remains have likely been found in rural Cass Lake. The Leech Lake Tribal Police Department says i nvestigators found what are believed to be human remains in a wooded area Tuesday as part of an investigation.

Longtime Timber Leader Dies from Pancreatic Cancer

A man who advocated for decades for the timber and forest products industries has died. Wayne Brandt had been battling pancreatic cancer.

Wayne Brandt has died from pancreatic cancer. He had been a longtime advocate for the forest products industries.

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Dennis Anderson to be Inducted into MN Broadcasting Hall of Fame

Enbridge Line 5 Back in Service after Brief Shutdown

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