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Tower City Council Votes to Suspend City Clerk with Pay

06/17/2019 10:54 PM

The Tower City Council reportedly voted on Monday night to place City Clerk Linda Keith on paid administrative suspension while a "laundry list of allegations" against her is being investigated.

Conway Carries On: Deceased Runner Receives Ambassador Award

Rep. Stauber Meets with Officials to Discuss Opioid Crisis, Rural Healthcare

Family of World War II Veteran Presented High Honor

US to Send More Troops to Middle East

National Gathering in Twin Ports on Philanthropy's Role in Disaster Recovery

New Stainless Steel Sculpture Installed at UMD

Walz to Hand Over Power during Knee Surgery

Gov. Tim Walz will undergo surgery on Thursday.

20-Year Sentence for Unintentional Murder of Park Point Man

Darrel Mayhew has been sentenced for the unintentional murder of a Park Point man.

Last Week Before Grandma's Marathon for Runners

World & National

US to Send More Troops to Middle East

U.S. officials say the Pentagon is sending an additional 1,000 troops to the Mideast in response to 'hostile behavior' by Iranian forces.

U.S. officials say the Pentagon is sending about 1,000 additional American troops to the Middle East.

Police: 4 Shot at Raptors Rally in Toronto

Toronto police now say four people were shot and wounded at a rally for the NBA champion Raptors, and two people were arrested. None of the injuries are life-threatening.

Fire Triggers Pollution Concerns at US Steel Coke Plant

Health authorities are threatening to shut down U.S. Steel's suburban Pittsburgh coke plant unless it comes into compliance with air emissions standards.

Egypt TV Says Ousted President Morsi Dies in Court

Former Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi collapsed and died in court on Monday. Morsi rose to office in the country's first free elections in 2012 and was ousted a year later by the military.

This Week in Mining

Inspector General to Audit EPA's Review of PolyMet Permit

The Office of Inspector General of the EPA is beginning an audit to determine whether the EPA followed appropriate regulations when reviewing a permit for PolyMet.

Documents: EPA Officials Concluded PolyMet Draft Permit Would Violate Federal Law

Newly-released EPA documents show that its staffers concluded the draft permit for the PolyMet copper-nickel mine would violate federal law because it lacked specific water pollution limits. The EPA released the documents after a court challenge by mine opponents.

ArcelorMittal continues to be proud of their work to remain a sustainable steel company.

ArcelorMittal: Innovating For Impact

In their 2018 U.S. Integrated Report, ArcelorMittal outlines all of the efforts being made to make the company even more sustainable.

WDIO Sports

Porcello Pitches Red Sox Past Twins 2-0 with 7 Scoreless

Rick Porcello pitched seven shutout innings for Boston to outduel Minnesota ace Jose Berrios, and the Red Sox stretched their winning streak to a season-high six straight games with a 2-0 victory over the Twins on Monday night.

Report: Ex-UMD Goalie Hunter Miska To Be Unrestricted Free Agent

Miska played in one game last season with the NHL's Arizona Coyotes. He has spent the majority of his pro career with the Tucson Roadrunners of the AHL.

Rangers Acquire Trouba from Jets for Pionk, 1st Round Pick

The New York Rangers have acquired defenseman Jacob Trouba from the Winnipeg Jets for defenseman Neal Pionk and the 20th overall pick in the draft.

Over 200 Elite Athletes to Compete in Grandma's Races Saturday

The Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and the full 26.2 Grandma's marathon within the window for athletes to try to qualify for 2020 Olympic Trials.

The 43rd Grandma's Marathon and 29th Garry Bjorklund Half Marathons are both on Saturday.

Good Morning Northland

Summer is almost here and that means grad parties, family picnics and other social gatherings. For those who have a hard time talking with others at these types of events, life coach Pam Solberg-Tapper has tips.

Life Coach: Socializing at Parties

Animal Allies: Boe is Thrice as Nice!

Local Opera Providing Example of 'True Love' in Latest Production

UWS Celebrating 125th Anniversary With the Community

Amber Alert Update: Children Found, Man in Custody

Ram Pickups Recalled Because Air Bags May not Work in Crash

"Lost Forest Festival" Aiming to Restore Northland Beauty

A historic bell that's been around the world is now on display at the Duluth Depot.

Historic Bell on Display at Duluth Depot

Raising Awareness on Huntington's Disease in Duluth

Nice Weather Brings Thousands to Land of the Loon Festival

Duluth Duplex Sustains Estimated $30,000 of Damage in Fire

Target's Tech Trouble Clogs Stores with Long Checkout Lines

Walz To Release More Daily Details, but Not Full Calendar

Grandma's Marathon Offering Bike Valet Service

Health

New York Ends Religious Exemptions to Vaccine Mandates

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation eliminating a religious exemption to vaccine mandates for schoolchildren in the face of the nation's worst measles outbreak in decades. Hundreds of opponents of the bill, including parents of unvaccinated children held a protest saying the bill is an assault on religious freedom.

Consumer

Target to Offer Same-day Delivery For $9.99 Per Order

Target is offering same-day delivery on thousands of items for $9.99 per order through a delivery startup it purchased nearly two years ago. Until now, Target shoppers looking to receive same-day delivery through Shipt had to go to the startup's website and pay for a membership.

Entertainment

Prince Harry Promotes Late Mother's Cause: Angola Land Mines

Prince Harry has offered his support to a new initiative to clear land mines from a wilderness area in Angola, a cause championed by his late mother, Princess Diana. She drew attention to the African nation's dangerous minefields by stepping onto one.

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Conway Carries On: Deceased Runner Receives Ambassador Award

Rep. Stauber Meets with Officials to Discuss Opioid Crisis, Rural Healthcare

Family of World War II Veteran Presented High Honor

US to Send More Troops to Middle East

National Gathering in Twin Ports on Philanthropy's Role in Disaster Recovery

New Stainless Steel Sculpture Installed at UMD

Walz to Hand Over Power during Knee Surgery

20-Year Sentence for Unintentional Murder of Park Point Man

Last Week Before Grandma's Marathon for Runners

Superior Marks End of Slavery with Annual Juneteenth Celebration

U of M Wrestlers Suspected of Criminal Sexual Conduct

Body Recovered from Anoka Co. Lake after Search for Missing Swimmer

Father Dies Trying to Rescue His Toddler From Minnesota Lake

Warning Issued for Dangerous Swimming Conditions in Park Point Beaches

Cameras at Minnesota Sentencings Pull Back Curtain on Courts

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Fourth Family Joins Lawsuit Against Duluth Edison Charter Schools

Overflowing Great Lakes Threaten Piping Plover

Boy, 5, Dies after Being Left at Kenosha Hospital with Gunshot Wound

Enbridge to Begin Rock, Soil Sampling in Straits of Mackinac

U of M Wrestlers Suspected of Criminal Sexual Conduct

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Madison Police Investigate Death of Woman Pulled from Pond

Body Recovered from Anoka Co. Lake after Search for Missing Swimmer

Father Dies Trying to Rescue His Toddler From Minnesota Lake

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Animal Allies: Boe is Thrice as Nice!

Local Opera Providing Example of 'True Love' in Latest Production

UWS Celebrating 125th Anniversary With the Community

Amber Alert Update: Children Found, Man in Custody

Ram Pickups Recalled Because Air Bags May not Work in Crash

"Lost Forest Festival" Aiming to Restore Northland Beauty

Historic Bell on Display at Duluth Depot

Raising Awareness on Huntington's Disease in Duluth

Nice Weather Brings Thousands to Land of the Loon Festival

Duluth Duplex Sustains Estimated $30,000 of Damage in Fire

Target's Tech Trouble Clogs Stores with Long Checkout Lines

Walz To Release More Daily Details, but Not Full Calendar

Grandma's Marathon Offering Bike Valet Service

New York Ends Religious Exemptions to Vaccine Mandates

Target to Offer Same-day Delivery For $9.99 Per Order

Prince Harry Promotes Late Mother's Cause: Angola Land Mines

Walz to Hand Over Power during Knee Surgery

Evers Signals Opposition to Car Registration Fees

Lawmakers Seek Change in Wis. Teacher Loan Program

Wisconsin Spring Turkey Harvest Similar to Last Year

Michigan Crews to Conduct Fishery Research in Great Lakes

Ontario Updating CWD Plan as Cases Draw Closer

With a Promise of the Future, Hermantown Man Begins 310-Mile Journey on Superior Hiking Trail

Wolves Attack Chocolate Lab in Woods Near Observation Road

Grizzly Bears Push into Lowland Areas as Legal Fight Drags