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Duluth Council Tables Purchase of Protective Gear

09/24/2018 11:02 PM

After a nearly three-hour discussion, the Duluth City Council voted to table a purchase of personal protective equipment for the Duluth Police Department.

Governor's Town Hall Meeting About Mesabi Metallics Gets Heated

Wisconsin Road Closing Due to Heavy Rains

Superior Police Respond to Disturbance Involving a Firearm

Community, DFL Elected Officials Hold Rally Supporting Sexual Assault Victims

Local Law Enforcement Promote Railroad Crossing Safety

DNR Survey Shows Minnesota's Wolf Population Remains Stable

Extra Police Presence at Cloquet Schools Following Reported Threat

There will be extra presence from authorities at Cloquet Schools Monday, following a report of a potential threat against the school by a student.�

Touchstone Finalist: Native Report

'Under the Surface' Photography Exhibit at Great Lakes Aquarium

An exhibit is now on display at the Great Lakes Aquarium featuring work by teenagers in a program called Northwest Passage.

World & National

China: Talks Impossible With a US Knife to Beijing's Neck

A Chinese trade envoy says talks with Washington are impossible while the United States "holds a knife" to Beijing's neck by imposing tariff hikes.

More Winds after Wyoming Fire Burns Homes

Firefighters expect another afternoon of gusty winds as they try to keep a wildfire from burning more homes in western Wyoming.

Trump Mulling Fate of Official Who Reportedly Talked of Removing Him

The White House says President Donald Trump and his embattled Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein spoke on Monday and will meet Thursday at the White House amid uncertainty about Rosenstein's fate.

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will meet with President Donald Trump on Thursday after a report that he had raised the possibility of removing Trump from office.

US Warns Russia over Missile Defense for Syria

The Trump administration is warning Russia that supplying Syria with an advanced missile defense system would be a "major mistake" and should be reconsidered. It also says U.S. forces will not leave Syria until Iran leaves.

Midwest News

Keystone XL Developer Plans to Start Construction in 2019

Appeals Court Sides with North Dakota in Voter ID Dispute

Patrol: Teen Driving Stolen SUV Kills 3 in Minneapolis Crash

St. Paul Man Dies After Falling Out of Boat on Metro Lake

12-Year-Old Boy Arrested in Brother's Stabbing Death

Fights Break Out at Valleyfair this Weekend

Church Abuse Victims Approve Plan For Compensation

Man Shot in the Face in St. Paul Expected to Survive

This Week in Mining

A heated town hall for Governor Dayton, as he addresses concerns about Mesabi Metallics.

Governor's Town Hall Meeting About Mesabi Metallics Gets Heated

In a town hall style meeting, Governor Mark Dayton and his two top leaders from the DNR answered questions about the mining project in Nashwauk. And at times, things were confrontational.

Governor Mark Dayton is hosting a town hall about Mesabi Metallics on Monday.

Dayton, DNR to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Nashwauk

Governor Mark Dayton and members of his cabinet, plus the interim CEO of Mesabi Metallics, are going to answer questions at a town hall meeting in Nashwauk.

Mesabi Metallics Petitions Court for Right to Mine

Mesabi Metallics is asking a federal court to grant the company permission to mine and develop land in Nashwauk in which it has 50% interest. It is another development in a dispute with Cleveland-Cliffs over who has rights and control of the property.

Eyewitness Sports

Brewers Beat Cardinals 6-4 to Open 3-game Wild-card Lead

Eric Thames scored on reliever Bud Norris' throwing error in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers improved their playoff positioning by topping the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Monday night.

Source: Viking Everson Griffen Involved in Incident at Minneapolis Hotel, Team Concerned About Well-Being

According to police records, a person at Hotel Ivy was verbally threatening to shoot someone in the middle of the day on Saturday. The Minneapolis Police Department redacted that person's name from the records, but a source confirmed that it was indeed Griffen named in the report ...

Everson Griffen is one of the highest paid defensive ends in the NFL.

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Governor's Town Hall Meeting About Mesabi Metallics Gets Heated

Wisconsin Road Closing Due to Heavy Rains

Superior Police Respond to Disturbance Involving a Firearm

Community, DFL Elected Officials Hold Rally Supporting Sexual Assault Victims

Local Law Enforcement Promote Railroad Crossing Safety

DNR Survey Shows Minnesota's Wolf Population Remains Stable

Extra Police Presence at Cloquet Schools Following Reported Threat

Touchstone Finalist: Native Report

'Under the Surface' Photography Exhibit at Great Lakes Aquarium

Woman Saved During Fire in Duluth

New Report Highlights 'Confusing' Evacuation Orders, Communication Issues in Husky Incident

Beaner's Central holds One Week Live Festival

Kavanaugh Denies 2nd Claim of Sexual Misconduct

Bird Enthusiasts Enjoy Sightings At Hawk Weekend Festival

19th Ave East Intersection to Temporarily Close

I-35 Bridge Painting Project Continues

Patrol: Teen Driving Stolen SUV Kills 3 in Minneapolis Crash

Keystone XL Developer Plans to Start Construction in 2019

Appeals Court Sides with North Dakota in Voter ID Dispute

Patrol: Teen Driving Stolen SUV Kills 3 in Minneapolis Crash

St. Paul Man Dies After Falling Out of Boat on Metro Lake

12-Year-Old Boy Arrested in Brother's Stabbing Death

Fights Break Out at Valleyfair this Weekend

Church Abuse Victims Approve Plan For Compensation

Man Shot in the Face in St. Paul Expected to Survive

Wisconsin Road Closing Due to Heavy Rains

New Wedding Show Highlighting Businesses and Beauty of the Northland

Extra Police Presence at Cloquet Schools Following Reported Threat

Woman Saved During Fire in Duluth

Life Coach: 3 Ways to Curb Worry

Animal Allies: Titan

New Policing Agreement Reached for Mille Lacs Reservation

Abandoned Boat Found in Park Point

Minnesota DNR Invasive Fish Barrier Nears Completion

Authorities Respond to Multiple ATV Crashes

Femn Fest 2018 Revisits Downtown Duluth

Beargrease Beer & Bacon Bash Kickoff to 2019 Race

McDougall's Dream Fundraiser held at SS Meteor Maritime Museum

Community Witnesses Historic Move of William A. Irvin

Michigan Plans Online Registration for Medical Marijuana

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'House With a Clock in Its Walls' Ticks to No. 1 in Theaters

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