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2 Found Guilty in Douglas Co. Pipeline Protest Case

08/14/2018 11:32 AM

A jury has found two people guilty of disorderly conduct and obstructing an officer following a protest at Enbridge Energy's Line 3 construction site in Douglas County last summer.

Prison in Gogebic County to Close, Affecting 200 Jobs

Minnesota Governor Candidates Make Final Push for Votes in Northland

Council Approves Extra Cost for Irvin Move

Fall Allergens Already on the Rise

Cliffs to Resign as Mine Manager of HibTac

Duluth School Board Approves Contract for ALICE Training

Deb DeLuca: First Woman to Lead the Port Authority

Deb DeLuca is the new executive director of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority.

Once Lost Monument Rededicated with Plaque

A small water feature in the Snively Monument.

UPS Truck Rollover on Highway 53

A UPS truck rolled early Monday morning on Highway 53.

World & National

Trump Campaign Takes Legal Action against Omarosa

President Donald Trump's campaign is filing an arbitration action against former aide Omarosa Manigault Newman alleging breach of a secrecy agreement.

President Trump's campaign alleges that Omarosa Manigault Newman breached a confidentiality agreement.

Ontario to Allow Pot Sales in Private Stores Next Year

Canada's most populous province says it will allow the sale of cannabis in private retail stores next April and the online sale of pot this fall.

Ontario says it will allow some private retailers to sell marijuana beginning next year.

Vehicles Involved in Highway Collapse in Italy

Italian authorities say that about 10 vehicles were involved when a raised highway collapsed during a sudden and violent storm in the northern port city of Genoa.

Police Treat London Crash as Terrorist Incident

London's Metropolitan Police say that they are treating the crash outside of Parliament as a terrorist incident.

London's Metropolitan Police say that the Counter-Terrorism Command is leading the investigation after a car crashed into security barriers outside the Houses of Parliament.

This Week in Mining

Cleveland-Cliffs is resigning as mine manager of Hibbing Taconite, effective August 1, 2019.

Cliffs to Resign as Mine Manager of HibTac

Cleveland-Cliffs has notified its partners in Hibbing Taconite that it intends to resign as mine manager there in August of 2019.

Tom Clarke and Nubai Global Investment duke it out in court for control of Mesabi Metallics.

Judge Rules Clarke Cannot Represent Mesabi Metallics

The fight over Mesabi Metallics landed in court Friday in Minneapolis. A judge has decided against Tom Clarke.

Trump Raises Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum from Turkey

President Donald Trump has authorized the doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs "with respect to Turkey."

Eyewitness Sports

Huskies Advance in the Northwoods League Playoffs

The Duluth Huskies are making their first postseason appearance since 2015.

Duluth Huskies vs Bismarck Larks in the NWL Playoffs.

Denfeld Volleyball Brings Chemistry and Experience into 2018 Season

The Hunters went 15-12 last season and were 1-1 in postseason play. They're scheduled to open at Greenway on August 28th.

Prep Football: Hopes High For Hunters

The Hunters open August 30th at Two Harbors.

Bulldog Soccer Returns Experience

UMD opens August 30th at Michigan Tech. September 12th is their home opener at Malosky Stadium vs St. Cloud State.

Many of us have been battling allergies for months, but a certain culprit typical of Fall is ahead of schedule. In fact, Horticulturist Bob Olen says many of us may be placing the blame on the wrong pollen producer.

Consumer

Ontario to Allow Pot Sales in Private Stores Next Year

Canada's most populous province says it will allow the sale of cannabis in private retail stores next April and the online sale of pot this fall.

Entertainment

AP Source: Aretha Franklin is Seriously Ill

Aretha Franklin is seriously ill, according to a person close to the singer.

Body of Missing Man Found in Pine Co. River

The body of a missing elderly man was located in a Pine County river on Friday morning.

Appeals Court Upholds Terrorism Convictions Of 3 Minnesotans

A federal appeals court upheld prison sentences for three Minnesota men Friday who were convicted in 2016 of plotting to join the Islamic State group.

A federal appeals court upheld prison sentences for three Minnesota men who were convicted in 2016 of plotting to join an Islamic State group.

Judge Rules Clarke Cannot Represent Mesabi Metallics

The fight over Mesabi Metallics landed in court Friday in Minneapolis. A judge has decided against Tom Clarke.

Beating the Heat at Summer Festivals

The first day of the Bayfront Blues Festival was a hot one. With the Blues Festival and a handful of county fairs this weekend, tens of thousands of people will be out in the hot sun. Nurse Sherrie Beyer says staying hydrated will be of utmost importance, especially when balancing alcohol with water intake.

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Minnesota Governor Candidates Make Final Push for Votes in Northland execCheckDiffShort("08/13/2018 06:51 PM","minutes",7524,5029524);

Council Approves Extra Cost for Irvin Move execCheckDiffShort("08/13/2018 10:11 PM","minutes",7524,5029692);

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Deb DeLuca: First Woman to Lead the Port Authority execCheckDiffShort("08/13/2018 07:11 PM","minutes",7525,5029360);

Once Lost Monument Rededicated with Plaque execCheckDiffShort("08/13/2018 06:36 PM","minutes",7525,5029490);

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St. Cloud Woman Fatally Struck While Walking On Street execCheckDiffShort("08/12/2018 03:32 PM","minutes",8618,5028271);

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Bemidji Woman Sentenced for Breaking Baby's Legs execCheckDiffShort("08/13/2018 05:15 PM","minutes",7654,5029528);

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Nebraska Executes First Prison Inmate since 1997 execCheckDiffShort("08/14/2018 11:47 AM","minutes",7654,5020833);

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Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Alert Across Minnesota execCheckDiffShort("08/11/2018 02:15 PM","minutes",7654,5026616);

72 Sickened in Waterborne Illness Outbreak at Southern Minn. Campground execCheckDiffShort("08/10/2018 04:01 PM","minutes",7654,5025813);

Michigan Tech Opening Unmanned Vessel Testing Site execCheckDiffShort("08/10/2018 11:23 AM","minutes",7654,5025462);

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