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Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice in partisan vote

10/26/2020 07:22 PM

Amy Coney Barrett is headed to to the Supreme Court. The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee, with Republicans overpowering Democratic opposition a week before Election Day.

Duluth community members advocate to end homelessness

Wisconsin DNR wants to raise mining fees, require more detailed plans

Rice Lake will not allow hot mix facilities in city limits

High court won’t extend Wisconsin's absentee ballot deadline

VP Mike Pence draws crowd of supporters on the Range

Man injured after semi hits his pickup on Midway Road

Walz: No plans to close Minnesota borders, despite Midwest COVID spread

Walz says measures like the mask mandate have seemed to help Minnesota.

Postal Service reinforcing efforts for timely delivery of absentee ballots

With a record turnout for early voting, Post Office employees work tirelessly to ensure every ballot is delivered on time.

Duluth Target named Outstanding Employer of People with Disabilities

World & National

Hurricane warning for New Orleans as Zeta swirls over Mexico

A hurricane warning has been issued for the U.S. Gulf Coast including New Orleans. Zeta is predicted to return to hurricane strength and hit the Gulf Coast on Wednesday night.

Ex-police chief not cooperating with probe of Prude's death

The independent investigator leading a probe of Rochester, New York's handling of Daniel Prude's death says the ex-police chief is refusing to cooperate.

Barrett swearing-in differs markedly from 'superspreader'

Amy Coney Barrett's nomination announcement and swearing-in were two different events. Monday night, people were mostly masked and spread six feet apart.

Justice Clarence Thomas swears in Amy Coney Barrett. There will be one more swearing-in Tuesday.

Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice in partisan vote

Amy Coney Barrett is headed to to the Supreme Court. The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee, with Republicans overpowering Democratic opposition a week before Election Day.

Wisconsin environmental officials want to dramatically increase regulatory costs for mining in the state. The DNR is developing new rules that would increase fees and costs for nonferrous mining operations.

Cleveland-Cliffs' HBI plant in Toledo is in commissioning phase.

Construction complete on Cleveland-Cliffs' HBI plant in Toledo

Cleveland-Cliffs shared that construction is complete on their HBI plant in Toledo, and that they look forward to producing HBI in a few more weeks.

The Aurora Market is scheduled to open in the spring in the former LTV union hall building.

Aurora Market set to open up in the spring in former union hall

Folks in Aurora are excited about the grocery store coming to town. Aurora Market is set to open in the spring in the former LTV union hall.

WDIO Sports

UMD comes it at No. 3 in USCHO.com preseason men's hockey poll

The UMD men's hockey team has earned the number three spot in the USCHO.com preseason poll released on Monday.

Vikings claim CB Chris Jones on waivers, sign Fields from practice squad

The Minnesota Vikings on Monday announced a few roster moves.

Wisconsin coach Chryst staying quiet on QB Mertz's status

Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst isn’t discussing quarterback Graham Mertz’s status following reports that the redshirt freshman has tested positive for COVID-19.

49th annual Team Duluth Ski Swap comes to a close

The 49th annual Team Duluth Ski Swap wrapped up at Spirit Mountain on Sunday.

A family tries on boots at the 49th annual Team Duluth Ski Swap Sunday at Spirit Mountain's upper chalet.

Good Morning Northland

Tech Bytes: Online shopping scams surge

Tech Bytes: Chromebook sales rise amid virtual learning

Money Matters: Tips on tricking yourself into saving

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Caring for Wisconsin caregivers

Tips for Medicare annual enrollment

Tech Bytes: LG releases hideaway TV

Senate aims to put Barrett closer to a final vote on Monday

Pence to keep up travel despite contact with infected aides

Authorities seek public's help in finding missing 80-year-old woman

Surging coronavirus colors White House race in closing days

Minnesota girl granted wish of a lifetime

Lincoln Park Solar Garden unveiled

Earth Rider Brewery and Superior Rotary team up to help end polio

Health

El Paso residents urged to stay at home & follow curfews

Residents in El Paso,Texas are been urged to follow curfew hours and stay home for two weeks as a spike in coronavirus cases overwhelms hospitals.

Antibody therapies work by attaching to the spikes on the virus cell, preventing it from attaching to human cells and spreading.

Consumer

Salt Lake Tribune to stop printing daily after 149 years

The Salt Lake Tribune will stop printing a daily newspaper after nearly 150 years. It will move to a weekly print edition.

Entertainment

Stop the music! Chorus of artists tell Trump to turn it down

The presidential campaign season has brought an unprecedented onslaught of angry musicians who say President Donald Trump can't always get what he wants. But campaigns have licenses allowing them broad use of popular music.

COVID-19 update for Northland colleges

50 students at UMD and 24 students at UW-Superior have tested positive for COVID-19 through October 22. 40 students and six employees at Lake Superior College have tested positive since the start of fall term.

Superior St. construction almost complete, some work will wait for spring

By Thanksgiving, people will be able to drive the full length of Superior St. again. But some concrete work will have to be finished up in the spring.

Superior St. is already open on the east side of Lake Ave.

Judge: Michigan agency can evaluate Great Lakes tunnel plan

A judge says the Michigan Public Service Commission can consider whether it would be in the public interest to relocate part of Enbridge's Line 5 to a tunnel beneath the channel that connects Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.

Appeals court puts hold on Wisconsin restrictions

A Wisconsin appeals court has put a hold on Gov. Tony Evers’ restrictions on indoor public gatherings. The ruling pauses the governor's effort to control the coronavirus spread pending appeal.

Politics

Minnesota State House representatives district 11A

Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice in partisan vote

High court won’t extend Wisconsin's absentee ballot deadline

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DNR report: Wisconsin air quality improving

Mich. DNR can't check as many deer for chronic wasting disease

Alaska readies for 2021 Iditarod with virus preps

Dead squirrels washing up on a Lake Michigan beach

DNR estimates Wis. wolf population up about 13%

More protections denied for Upper Midwest moose

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UW-Madison to continue furloughs, avoid 'dramatic cuts'

Law enforcement cracks down on Minneapolis street racing

North Dakota to use coronavirus aid for fracking, education

Are neighboring states part of rural Minnesota virus growth?

Tech Bytes: Online shopping scams surge

Tech Bytes: Chromebook sales rise amid virtual learning

Money Matters: Tips on tricking yourself into saving

Tech Bytes: a legal setback for Uber and Lyft

Caring for Wisconsin caregivers

Tips for Medicare annual enrollment

Tech Bytes: LG releases hideaway TV

Senate aims to put Barrett closer to a final vote on Monday

Pence to keep up travel despite contact with infected aides

Authorities seek public's help in finding missing 80-year-old woman

Surging coronavirus colors White House race in closing days

Minnesota girl granted wish of a lifetime

Lincoln Park Solar Garden unveiled

Earth Rider Brewery and Superior Rotary team up to help end polio

El Paso residents urged to stay at home & follow curfews

Salt Lake Tribune to stop printing daily after 149 years

Stop the music! Chorus of artists tell Trump to turn it down

Minnesota State House representatives district 11A

Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice in partisan vote

High court won’t extend Wisconsin's absentee ballot deadline

DNR report: Wisconsin air quality improving

Mich. DNR can't check as many deer for chronic wasting disease

Alaska readies for 2021 Iditarod with virus preps

Dead squirrels washing up on a Lake Michigan beach

DNR estimates Wis. wolf population up about 13%

More protections denied for Upper Midwest moose