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UPDATE: Missing Esko Teen Located Safe

08/23/2019 12:52 AM

The Carlton County Sheriff's Office says they have located a missing teen from Esko. Authorities say 16-year-old Darrin Butkuewicz has been found safe late Thursday evening.

Duluth B Company Marines Reunite to Honor 69th Anniversary of Call to Active Duty

Authorities: Driver Fails to Yield to Train, Leads to Collision

UMD Welcomes New Students to Campus for Move In Day

Two Tour Buses Crash near Minnesota State Fair, 8 Injured

Veteran Gets Recycled Ride at Arrowhead Auto Body

Essentia and Nurses Union Reach Tentative Agreement

Light Duluth Teal: Hope and Awareness About Ovarian Cancer

Light Duluth Teal is coming up September 6-8th.

CHUM Holds Back to School Fair & Backpack Distribution

CHUM & Duluth Parks and Recreation are holding a backpack distribution and back to school fair Thursday afternoon for Duluth students.

Nearly 700 Citations Since Hands-Free Took Effect

Nearly 700 citations have been given since Minnesota's hands-free law went into effect.

World & National

Trump, G-7 Leaders to Open Summit Focused on World Economy

President Trump and other leaders of the world's most industrialized nations will open their annual G-7 summit in France over the weekend by discussing the global economy.

US and Russia Blame Each Other for Abandoning Missile Treaty

Russia and the United States are blaming each other for abandoning a landmark arms control agreement on missiles. Both countries withdrew from the 1987 intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty on August 2.

US and Taliban Resume Talks on Ending America's Longest War

A United States envoy and the Taliban have resumed negotiations on ending America's longest war. It's one of several rounds of talks in the past year on issues including a U.S. troop withdrawal and a cease-fire.

Mexico Arrests 6 Police in 2015 Killings of Civilians

Prosecutors in Mexico say six federal police officers have been arrested in connection with a series of shootings in which eight demonstrators died. The killings occurred as federal police broke up a 2015 protest allegedly linked to a drug gang.

Midwest News

Republican Lewis Attacks 'Resistance' in Senate Launch

Police Search for Suspect in Deaths of 2 in Todd County

Wisconsin Governor Calls GOP Concerns Over Gun Bills 'BS'

Two Tour Buses Crash near Minnesota State Fair, 8 Injured

CEO: Refinery by Roosevelt National Park 1 Year Behind Plan

Authorities Use DNA to Identify 6 Victims of Wisconsin Fire

All-Clear after University of St. Thomas Evacuates Building

2 Seriously Injured when SUV Crashes into Starbucks

This Week in Mining

Dean DeBeltz said he believes Twin Metals will get to the point of construction.

Twin Metals and Range Trades Sign Project Labor Agreement

A signed document shows that Twin Metals Minnesota and the Iron Range trades have agreed to work together to build the underground copper-nickel mine and plant.

Elizabeth Warren pledges support to protect the Boundary Waters, per the Boundary Waters Action Fund.

Warren Opposes Mining Near Boundary Waters

Democratic Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren said that she will protect the Boundary Waters from mining, according to the Boundary Waters Action Fund.

The DNR has denied a request to reconsider permits for PolyMet regarding the tailings basin.

DNR Denies Request to Reconsider PolyMet's Tailings Basin Permits

The Minnesota DNR has denied a request to reconsider the tailings basin permits for PolyMet. Environmental groups and others had made the request, citing concerns about recent dam failures in other countries.

WDIO Sports

Raiders Edge Packers On 80-yard Field in Winnipeg

Tim Boyle, Rodgers' backup, threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Trevor Davis and a 26-yarder to Jake Kumerow. Tra Carson ran for a touchdown for the Packers, and Green Bay led 21-10 at halftime.

Prep Sports 8/22: Wins For Hermantown VB, Farmington CC Teams

Fall seasons are underway for prep sports.

Hurtado Scores in 88th Minute, Sporting KC Beats Minnesota

Minnesota (12-9-6) sits alone in second, 19 points behind Supporters' Shield leader Los Angeles FC.

Collier's 19 Points, 4 Steals Lead Lynx Past Wings 86-70

It was a homecoming of sorts for Wings rookie Megan Gustafson. She grew up three hours away in Port Wing, Wisconsin. She also played college basketball at Iowa. Gustafson had three rebounds in 10 minutes.

Good Morning Northland

Animal Allies: Drax

Life Coach: How to Respond Versus React

Animal Allies: Curtis

Art is Back in Bayfront Park this Weekend

CHUM Still Collecting for Annual Backpack Distribution

First-Ever Duluth Rotary Duck Pluck on Thursday

25th Annual Two Harbors Art Fair this Weekend

The Superior City Council has voted to ban conversion therapy.

Superior Passes Conversion Therapy Ban

Duluth Fire Department Seeking Tips in Suspicious Tree Fires

Ex-UMD and Olympic Hockey Standout Mark Pavelich Arrested on Assault Charges

Community Gets Inside Look at UW-Superior's Ballast Water Treatment Facility

Expert: Fruit Fly Species Targeting Raspberry Crops Nationwide

Nurses Run Informational Pickets at Essentia and St. Luke's Hospitals

Capsized Canoeists Rescued on Leech Lake

Health

Light Duluth Teal: Hope and Awareness About Ovarian Cancer

Light Duluth Teal is coming up the weekend of Septmber 6-8th. It gives survivors and supporters a chance to raise money and awareness about what has often been called the silent killer.

Consumer

Facebook Rolls Out Tool to Block Off-Facebook Data Gathering

Facebook is launching a tool that lets users block the social network from gathering information about them on outside websites and apps. Users will be able to see the activity that Facebook tracks outside its service and turn it off, if they wish.

Entertainment

Brad Paisley Out; Reba, Dolly, Carrie Underwood to Host CMAs

Carrie Underwood will host the Country Music Association Awards which airs on November 13 on WDIO-DT. She will be joined by Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire, celebrating "legendary women in Country Music."

The 53rd annual Country Music Association Awards on November 13.

Updated: Police Arrest Man After Shots Fired in Lincoln Park

A 20-year-old man is in custody after a shots fired incident in Lincoln Park. Officers responded to a report of a robbery near 24th Avenue West and 3rd Street, when they heard the sound of gunshots.

Duluth to Request Proposals for Golf Course Land Development

The City of Duluth will put out a request for proposals to develop parts of Lester and Enger golf courses. No public land has been sold yet, but it's another small step in exploring that option.

Family Reunited with WWI Dog Tag After More than 80 Years

A Duluth family has been reunited with a World War I dog tag that had been out of their family for more than 80 years. The dog tag was found last spring by a man with a metal detector, and on Monday, it was given back to the family.

Benefit to be Held for Grand Lake Firefighter Battling Cancer

Glen Solem is known as a hero in the Grand Lake community where he's served as a volunteer firefighter for 11 years. A benefit will be held for him on September 14th to support him as he battles esophageal cancer.

Politics

Republican Lewis Attacks 'Resistance' in Senate Launch

Wisconsin Governor Calls GOP Concerns Over Gun Bills 'BS'

Trump Calls Comments by Danish Leader 'Nasty'

Outdoor

New Boat Tour Shows Voyageurs Visitors Life on the Lake

Ranger Adam Mathews talks to visitors on the Life on the Lake tour.

Apostle Islands' Outer Island Temporarily Closed for Bear Activity

The Outer Island is being temporarily closed due to bear activity.

Federal Agency to Consider Protections for Lake Sturgeon

Wis. DNR Spent Nearly $10K to Host Deer Disease Summit

Michigan DNR Confirms Gogebic County Cougar Sighting

Michigan DNR wildlife biologists confirmed this photo taken on a landowner's trail camera is a cougar.

Study: Invasive Carp Could Find Plenty of Food in Lake Michigan

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Duluth B Company Marines Reunite to Honor 69th Anniversary of Call to Active Duty

Authorities: Driver Fails to Yield to Train, Leads to Collision

UMD Welcomes New Students to Campus for Move In Day

Two Tour Buses Crash near Minnesota State Fair, 8 Injured

Veteran Gets Recycled Ride at Arrowhead Auto Body

Essentia and Nurses Union Reach Tentative Agreement

Light Duluth Teal: Hope and Awareness About Ovarian Cancer

CHUM Holds Back to School Fair & Backpack Distribution

Nearly 700 Citations Since Hands-Free Took Effect

Students Lead Bong Center Heavy Metal Tours

Kingsbury Bay & Grassy Point Habitat Restoration Projects Underway

Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Grand Rapids

Duluth Recovery Organization Bringing Awareness to Substance Abuse

Twin Metals and Range Trades Sign Project Labor Agreement

Cloquet School District Holds First Training for Substitute Teachers

Sheriff's Office Still Searching for Priscilla Sohm

Contractor Taken to Hospital after Falling Into Tank at Refinery

Republican Lewis Attacks 'Resistance' in Senate Launch

Police Search for Suspect in Deaths of 2 in Todd County

Wisconsin Governor Calls GOP Concerns Over Gun Bills 'BS'

Two Tour Buses Crash near Minnesota State Fair, 8 Injured

CEO: Refinery by Roosevelt National Park 1 Year Behind Plan

Authorities Use DNA to Identify 6 Victims of Wisconsin Fire

All-Clear after University of St. Thomas Evacuates Building

2 Seriously Injured when SUV Crashes into Starbucks

Animal Allies: Drax

Life Coach: How to Respond Versus React

Animal Allies: Curtis

Art is Back in Bayfront Park this Weekend

CHUM Still Collecting for Annual Backpack Distribution

First-Ever Duluth Rotary Duck Pluck on Thursday

25th Annual Two Harbors Art Fair this Weekend

Superior Passes Conversion Therapy Ban

Duluth Fire Department Seeking Tips in Suspicious Tree Fires

Ex-UMD and Olympic Hockey Standout Mark Pavelich Arrested on Assault Charges

Community Gets Inside Look at UW-Superior's Ballast Water Treatment Facility

Expert: Fruit Fly Species Targeting Raspberry Crops Nationwide

Nurses Run Informational Pickets at Essentia and St. Luke's Hospitals

Capsized Canoeists Rescued on Leech Lake

Light Duluth Teal: Hope and Awareness About Ovarian Cancer

Facebook Rolls Out Tool to Block Off-Facebook Data Gathering

Brad Paisley Out; Reba, Dolly, Carrie Underwood to Host CMAs

Republican Lewis Attacks 'Resistance' in Senate Launch

Wisconsin Governor Calls GOP Concerns Over Gun Bills 'BS'

Trump Calls Comments by Danish Leader 'Nasty'

New Boat Tour Shows Voyageurs Visitors Life on the Lake

Apostle Islands' Outer Island Temporarily Closed for Bear Activity

Federal Agency to Consider Protections for Lake Sturgeon

Wis. DNR Spent Nearly $10K to Host Deer Disease Summit

Michigan DNR Confirms Gogebic County Cougar Sighting

Study: Invasive Carp Could Find Plenty of Food in Lake Michigan