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Nolan Staying on Swanson Ticket Despite Calls to Step Aside

07/20/2018 06:37 PM

U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan and gubernatorial candidate Lori Swanson say Nolan will stay on Swanson's campaign despite calls for him to step aside over his handling of an aide accused of sexual harassment.

Former Campaign Manager Joe Radinovich, Others Weigh in on Nolan Staffer Allegations

Duluth Facility First in Minn. to Offer Kids Residential Psychiatric Treatment

Cliffs' CEO Ready for New Leadership in Minnesota

Walker Wants Federal Disaster Declaration for NW Wisconsin

Lake Superior Circle Tour Highway Reopens after Brief Closure

Prosecution Builds Murder Case Against Humphreys

Sunday at Ten: Gotta Be Gooseberry

Roaring with water and visitors, Gooseberry State Park is a must-see stop along the North Shore. From old rocks to new technology. What's new at the park? Find out Sunday on Eyewitness News at Ten.

Lumberjack World Championships Kick Off in Hayward

Authorities: Pine Co. Man Shoots Stepson who Broke In

11 Rail Cars Derail South of Superior, No Threat to Public

Eleven cars left the tracks in the Pokegama railyard south of Superior early Thursday.

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World & National

Sailors Ask US Navy for Right to Grow Beards

Now that women in the Navy can wear ponytails, men want beards.

Remains of 8 Victims ID'd in Canada Serial Killer Case

Police in Toronto say the remains of all eight known victims of an alleged serial killer have now been identified.

Last 4 Bodies Recovered, Missouri Boat Death Toll at 17

Authorities say the final four people missing since a boat capsized on a lake in southern Missouri have been found, raising the death toll to 17.

Thirteen people have been confirmed dead after a boat carrying tourists on a Missouri lake capsized and sank.

Trump Administration Will Keep Protected Status for Somalis

The Trump administration is continuing the special immigration status granted for nearly two decades to people from Somalia.

Midwest News

Charges Filed over Thief River Falls City Council Brawl

Dentist Accused of Having Sexual Contact with Jail Inmates

Kayaker's Body Found in Lake Michigan Nearly 2 Years Later

Meteorologists: Iowa Hit By At Least 5 Tornadoes

North Dakota Seeks Federal Money for Pipeline Protest Costs

2 Officers Injured in South St. Paul Shooting

Trade Tensions Weigh on Outlook for Rural Plains, Midwest

$63,000 Found in Ceiling at Home of Mich. Priest Accused of Theft

This Week in Mining

The CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs did not hold back about how he feels about Governor Dayton.

Cliffs' CEO Ready for New Leadership in Minnesota

Lourenco Goncalves did not hold back about how he feels about Governor Mark Dayton and the administration on an earnings conference call on Friday.

An environmental group is seeking a new environmental review of the proposed PolyMet mine.

Group Seeks Another Environmental Review for PolyMet Mine

A clean water group has petitioned state and federal regulators for another environmental review for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota.

Tom Clarke has put out an update about his companies, ERP Iron Ore and Mesabi Metallics.

Clarke Provides Update, Cliffs Calls Part of it False

Tom Clarke sent a two page fact-sheet out on Tuesday about his companies, Mesabi Metallics and ERP Iron Ore. Cleveland-Cliffs called part of the statement false.

Eyewitness Sports

Bismarck Larks Defeat Duluth Huskies in Second Game of Series

The Bismarck Larks defeated the Duluth Huskies at Wade Stadium tonight 6-2.

Lumberjack World Championships

The Lumberjack World Championships continue in Hayward today and tomorrow.

Hibbing Native Jarrett Lee Signs NLI With Northern Michigan Hockey

He played three prep seasons with the Hibbing/Chisholm Bluejackets and part of two seasons with the Minnesota Magicians of the NAHL.

Third Time Is The Charm! Duluth FC Edges Minneapolis City SC in NPSL Playoffs

The BlueGreens advanced to the Midwest Region Final, which is scheduled for Saturday.

Good Morning Northland

This home is a new addition to the Lundie and Vacation Home Tour.

Elegant New Home Adds to Lundie and Vacation Home Tour

Vatten Hus Cottage Holds Rich History and Unique Story

Animal Allies: Anastasia

Fire in Superior Destroys Porch

House a North Shore Dream Retreat for Owners

Garage Destroyed after Fire in Eveleth

Crews Extinguish Car Fire in Mall of America Parking Ramp

Search for Answers from Officials Continues in Husky Refinery Fire

Officer Dies After Assault by Inmate at Minnesota Prison

Chisholm City Councilor Found Guilty of Criminal Sexual Conduct

Duluth Murder Trial Begins for Third Time

Updated: Itasca County Leaders Disappointed about ERP Plans

Group Seeks Another Environmental Review for PolyMet Mine

Baldwin Bill Would Import Wisconsin TV to Northwestern Wis.

Health

Duluth Facility First in Minn. to Offer Kids Residential Psychiatric Treatment

Northwood Children's Services celebrated opening Minnesota's first Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for kids. They will serve up to 48 children.

Northwood Children's Services is the first in Minnesota to have a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for kids.

Consumer

Bayer to Stop Sales of Birth Control Device Tied to Injuries

The maker of a permanent contraceptive implant subject to thousands of injury reports from women and repeated safety restrictions by regulators says it will stop selling the device in the U.S.

Entertainment

Lumberjack World Championships Kick Off in Hayward

Log rolling, and wood chopping with the pros - there's only one place to do that at, at the Lumberjack World Championships. The competition kicked off Thursday in Hayward.

Garage Destroyed after Fire in Eveleth

A garage in Eveleth was destroyed after a fire Wednesday morning. It happened on the 700 block of Grant Avenue just before 7 a.m.

Duluth's Chief Administrative Officer Retiring

Dave Montgomery announced Wednesday that he is retiring from his job as Duluth's Chief Administrative Officer Oct 1.

Dave Montgomery announces he's retiring from his position as Chief Administrative Officer for Duluth.

Twin Ports Residents Voice Lingering Husky Concerns at Superior City Council

Almost three months later, the Husky Refinery disaster is still on the minds of many in the Twin Ports. Residents voiced their lingering concerns at Superior's city council meeting Tuesday night.

Superior City Council Approves Fence Height Change

Superior City Council voted Tuesday to change a city law regarding residential fences, that has been in the books for more than three decades.

Politics

Walker Wants Federal Disaster Declaration for NW Wisconsin

June flooding caused major damage to numerous roads and highways in northwestern Wisconsin.

Nolan Staying on Swanson Ticket Despite Calls to Step Aside

Rep. Rick Nolan is staying on as Lori Swanson's running mate in Minnesota's race for governor despite criticism of the way he handled a former aide accused of sexual harassment.

Former Wis. Senate President Mike Ellis Dies at 77

Former Wis. state Sen. Mike Ellis (R-Neenah) has died at the age of 77.

Outdoor

Volunteers Plant Monarch Habitat Along Lakewalk

A group of volunteers begin putting plants in the ground alongside the Lakewalk.

Yellowstone Sees Second-Busiest June Ever

Yellowstone National Park continues to see near-record visitation levels.

Study to Investigate Lifespan of Walleye in Minnesota Lake

Researchers hope to see if walleye are moving into smaller areas of the lake as they seek the optimal water temperature.

Census Suggests UP Wolf Population Stable, Thriving

Biologists say Michigan's wolf population appears to be leveling off.

Federal Agency Considers Dropping Wolf Protections

A federal agency is taking new action that could result in wolf protections being lifted.

Birkie Leaders Break Ground for Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center

A ceremonial groundbreaking for the Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center was held near Seeley on Saturday.

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Walker Wants Federal Disaster Declaration for NW Wisconsin execCheckDiffShort("07/20/2018 02:20 PM","minutes",7524,4996632);

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Smith Bill Would Ease Access to Vets' Hearing Treatment execCheckDiffShort("07/19/2018 04:37 PM","minutes",8618,4995500);

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Group Seeks Another Environmental Review for PolyMet Mine execCheckDiffShort("07/18/2018 03:30 PM","minutes",7977,4993803);

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Bayer to Stop Sales of Birth Control Device Tied to Injuries execCheckDiffShort("07/20/2018 04:01 PM","minutes",7976,4996788);

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11 Rail Cars Derail South of Superior, No Threat to Public

Man's Body Pulled from Chippewa Flowage

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Smith Bill Would Ease Access to Vets' Hearing Treatment

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Fire in Superior Destroys Porch

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North Dakota Seeks Federal Money for Pipeline Protest Costs

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Trade Tensions Weigh on Outlook for Rural Plains, Midwest

$63,000 Found in Ceiling at Home of Mich. Priest Accused of Theft

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Vatten Hus Cottage Holds Rich History and Unique Story

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Fire in Superior Destroys Porch

House a North Shore Dream Retreat for Owners

Garage Destroyed after Fire in Eveleth

Crews Extinguish Car Fire in Mall of America Parking Ramp

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Officer Dies After Assault by Inmate at Minnesota Prison

Chisholm City Councilor Found Guilty of Criminal Sexual Conduct

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Baldwin Bill Would Import Wisconsin TV to Northwestern Wis.

Duluth Facility First in Minn. to Offer Kids Residential Psychiatric Treatment

Bayer to Stop Sales of Birth Control Device Tied to Injuries

Lumberjack World Championships Kick Off in Hayward

Walker Wants Federal Disaster Declaration for NW Wisconsin

Nolan Staying on Swanson Ticket Despite Calls to Step Aside

Former Wis. Senate President Mike Ellis Dies at 77

Volunteers Plant Monarch Habitat Along Lakewalk

Yellowstone Sees Second-Busiest June Ever

Study to Investigate Lifespan of Walleye in Minnesota Lake

Census Suggests UP Wolf Population Stable, Thriving

Federal Agency Considers Dropping Wolf Protections

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