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Authorities Ask for Help in Locating a Missing Man

06/20/2018 12:37 PM

The last known contact with Christopher Quick was on May 8, 2018. Authorities say Quick has family in the Virginia/Chisholm area and ask residents to check their properties.

Trump to Sign 'Something' on Migrant Children

76-Year-Old Man Drowns in Cass County

Opponents, Supporters of Trump Administration Weigh in on President's Visit

National Guard to Help with Flooding in Northern Wisconsin

Multiple Agencies in Duluth Preparing for President Trump's Visit

Rules About Trump Rally at AMSOIL

Loan Program Aimed at Revitalizing Cloquet's West End

A new loan program is aimed at filling empty store fronts in the West End neighborhood in Cloquet.

27 New Foods at the Minnesota State Fair

LS&M Railroad Cleans Up Fall Storm Damage

Volunteers move a push cart filled with track ballast.

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World & National

US to Require More Screening of Powders in Carry-on Baggage

Starting June 20th, U.s. officials will require more screening of powdered substances in carry-on bags on international flights headed to the United States.

New security measure will apply to more than 350 milliliters of powder, about the same as a soda can.

Disney Ups Twenty-First Century Fox to More than $70.3B

Disney is making a $70.3 billion counterbid for Fox's entertainment businesses following Comcast's $65 billion offer for the company.

Hearing Set for California Parents Accused of Shackling Kids

Prosecutors are expected to make their case against a Southern California couple accused of starving and shackling some of their 13 children.

Trump Threatens More Tariffs Against China

A new 10 percent tariff on $200 billion in Chinese imports is being threatened by President Donald Trump in the latest move toward what could become a trade war.

Midwest News

Arizona Man Sentenced to Prison for Cyberattack in Wisconsin

Minnesota Man Charged in Fatal Shootings After Argument

Rosemount Woman Recently Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Runs in Grandma's Marathon

Minnesota Opens Key Hearing on Enbridge Pipeline

Minnesota Motorcyclist Dies Following a Police Chase

Woman Rescued by Police and Citizen after Driving Off Bridge

Minnesota Man gets 25 Years in Beating Death of Toddler

Wisconsin Group Aims to Promote Integrity in Government

This Week in Mining

A bill finalizing the land exchange for PolyMet has passed the U.S. Senate.

Land Exchange Amendment for PolyMet Passes Senate

Senator Smith's amendment for the PolyMet land exchange has passed the Senate.

PolyMet's land exchange with the Forest Service is set to close June 28th.

PolyMet Land Exchange with Forest Service to Close June 28th

PolyMet said that the key land exchange with the U.S. Forest Service is set to close at the end of June.

Sen. Tina Smith plans to introduce an amendment to complete the PolyMet land swap.

Smith Amendment Would Complete PolyMet Land Swap

Sen. Tina Smith has proposed an amendment to force completion of a land swap needed for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota

Eyewitness Sports

Surging Escobar Sparks Twins Past Sale, Red Sox in 6-2 Win

RHP Lance Lynn (4-5, 4.98 ERA) takes the mound in the middle game of the series on Wednesday.

Huskies Rebound, Beat Loggers 5-1

After having their 7-game win streak snapped by the Eau Claire Express, The Duluth Huskies rebounded by tallying a 5-1 victory over the La Crosse Loggers on 'Live Like a Champ Day' at Wade Stadium.

Rookie Peralta Leads Brewers by Pirates 3-2

Rookie Freddy Peralta allowed two hits in six stellar innings, Jesus Aguilar hammered his 14th home run of the season and the Milwaukee Brewers cooled off the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Lynx Hold Off Late Charge for 91-83 Win Over Wings

For the defending champion Lynx, the victory was the second time this season that they have won back-to-back games.

Good Morning Northland

Hunters killed nearly 39,000 turkeys during Wisconsin's spring seasons this year, the second-smallest harvest in the last 10 years.

DNR: Spring Hunters Killed Nearly 39K Turkeys in Wisconsin

Rubber Chicken Theater Combining Fantasy and Reality with New Play

11 Die on Minnesota Roads over Father's Day Weekend

High School Girls Exploring Careers with UWS Space Camp

Thousands Without Power in Northern Wisconsin

Storms Wash Out Roads in Upper Peninsula

Grandma's Marathon Traffic Advisories

Superior community members reacted on Monday to the effects left by historic flooding of the Nemadji River on US Highway 2.

Superior Community Members React to Historic Flooding on US Highway 2

Flood Waters Wash Away Highway 2 Near Ino

American Spirit Free and Headed for Indiana

Potential Wisconsin Dam Breach Prompts Flash Flood Warning

Man Dies During Flooding in Ashland County

Updated Road Conditions as of 5PM in Northwestern Wisconsin

Storms Wash Out Roads in Upper Peninsula

Health

New Flu Vaccine Works a little Better Than Traditional Shot

Health officials say that overall, flu vaccines did very little to keep people 65 and older out of the hospital, but a newer kind of flu vaccine worked better than others.

A newer kind of flu vaccine worked a little bit better in seniors this past winter than traditional shots.

Consumer

US Home Sales Fell 0.4 percent in May Amid Inventory Crunch

U.S. existing home sales slipped 0.4 percent in May, as the prolonged shortage of properties on the market is deterring home-buying.

The National Association of Realtors says homes sold at a seasonally adjusted annual pace of 5.43 million in May, the second straight monthly decline.

Entertainment

Sons of Apollo Creed and Ivan Drago Face Off in 'Creed II'

The latest film in the "Rocky" franchise is straight out of the past. The sons of Apollo Creed and Ivan Drago will pick up where their fathers left off more than 30 years ago.

MGM and Warner Bros. Pictures on Wednesday released the first trailer for

Thousands Without Power in Northern Wisconsin

Thousands of residents in Northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula in Michigan were without power Monday morning after severe weather hit both areas over the weekend.

Thousands of residents in Northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula in Michigan are without power this morning after severe weather hit both areas over the weekend.

Traffic Restrictions for Central Entrance, Mesaba Avenue Begin Monday

Motorists will encounter traffic restrictions at the intersection of Central Entrance and Mesaba Avenue beginning Monday in Duluth.

Mountain Iron Family Celebrates New Home

Karen Kniefel and her family celebrated the official dedication of their new home alongside Habitat for Humanity on Sunday.

Bayfield County Advises No Travel Due To Flooding

Many roadways are flooded and waters continue to rise in some areas of Bayfield County. As a result, authorities warn that no travel is advised because of potentially hazardous situations.

Spring flooding scenes like this extending into summer

Politics

Poll: Democratic Gubernatorial Hopefuls Still Mostly Unknown

The 10 Democrats running for governor still aren't well-known among Wisconsin voters.

Swanson Joins AGs in Demanding End to Border Separations

In an era when Democratic attorneys general have increasingly taken the lead in opposing Republican President Donald Trump's agenda, Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson says she keeps doing her job the same way as always.

Trump to Finalize Small Business Health Insurance Option

President Donald Trump has long promoted the sale of health insurance across state lines

Outdoor

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.

Celebration for New Campground at Lake Vermilion

A new campground offers plenty of amenities at Lake Vermilion.

Feds OK Plan to Rebuild Isle Royale Wolf Population

Federal officials have given the final OK to a plan to move more wolves onto Isle Royale.

Up North: Anglers Continue Fishing to Help Fight Against ALS

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Trump to Sign 'Something' on Migrant Children

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Opponents, Supporters of Trump Administration Weigh in on President's Visit

National Guard to Help with Flooding in Northern Wisconsin

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Rules About Trump Rally at AMSOIL

Loan Program Aimed at Revitalizing Cloquet's West End

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LS&M Railroad Cleans Up Fall Storm Damage

City of Duluth Holding Drawing for Vacation Unit Permits

Capstone Apartments Being Built in Miller Hill Mall Area

Stauber's Campaign Comments on Child Separation Policy

Land Exchange Amendment for PolyMet Passes Senate

Swanson Joins AGs in Demanding End to Border Separations

Duluth-Superior Harbor Restrictions to be Established for President Trump's Visit

Walker Surveys NW Wis. Storm Damage

Rosemount Woman Recently Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Runs in Grandma's Marathon

Arizona Man Sentenced to Prison for Cyberattack in Wisconsin

Minnesota Man Charged in Fatal Shootings After Argument

Rosemount Woman Recently Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Runs in Grandma's Marathon

Minnesota Opens Key Hearing on Enbridge Pipeline

Minnesota Motorcyclist Dies Following a Police Chase

Woman Rescued by Police and Citizen after Driving Off Bridge

Minnesota Man gets 25 Years in Beating Death of Toddler

Wisconsin Group Aims to Promote Integrity in Government

DNR: Spring Hunters Killed Nearly 39K Turkeys in Wisconsin

Rubber Chicken Theater Combining Fantasy and Reality with New Play

11 Die on Minnesota Roads over Father's Day Weekend

High School Girls Exploring Careers with UWS Space Camp

Thousands Without Power in Northern Wisconsin

Storms Wash Out Roads in Upper Peninsula

Grandma's Marathon Traffic Advisories

Superior Community Members React to Historic Flooding on US Highway 2

Flood Waters Wash Away Highway 2 Near Ino

American Spirit Free and Headed for Indiana

Potential Wisconsin Dam Breach Prompts Flash Flood Warning

Man Dies During Flooding in Ashland County

Updated Road Conditions as of 5PM in Northwestern Wisconsin

Storms Wash Out Roads in Upper Peninsula

New Flu Vaccine Works a little Better Than Traditional Shot

US Home Sales Fell 0.4 percent in May Amid Inventory Crunch

Sons of Apollo Creed and Ivan Drago Face Off in 'Creed II'

Poll: Democratic Gubernatorial Hopefuls Still Mostly Unknown

Swanson Joins AGs in Demanding End to Border Separations

Trump to Finalize Small Business Health Insurance Option

Census Suggests UP Wolf Population Stable, Thriving

Federal Agency Considers Dropping Wolf Protections

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

Celebration for New Campground at Lake Vermilion

Feds OK Plan to Rebuild Isle Royale Wolf Population

Up North: Anglers Continue Fishing to Help Fight Against ALS