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Governor Mark Dayton and country music star Garth Brooks are holding a news conference call Monday to discuss Brooks' concert plans in Minneapolis.

UPDATE: Second Garth Brooks Concert Announced

12/17/2018 01:46 PM

Country music star Garth Brooks announced via his Twitter account that there will be a second concert scheduled for May 3rd. Tickets to go on sale Thursday, December 20th at 10 a.m.

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Garth Brooks Tickets Sell Out in 90 Minutes

Tickets for the Garth Brooks Stadium Tour sold out within 90 minutes of going on sale Friday morning. The last time the country music superstar was in Minnesota was in 2014 when he played 11 concerts.

Tickets for the Garth Brooks Stadium Tour go on sale at 10AM on Friday.

Special Viewing Hosted of Film Starring Marshall School and Students

Marshall School hosted a special viewing for students and staff of a Christmas movie filmed at the school earlier this year, starring huge Hollywood actors. Many students from Marshall School were part of the festive film as extras for the movie titled, "Christmas Break-In."

Michelle Obama Surprises Detroit Students at Motown Museum

Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance in Detroit.

Star Tribune Film Critic Resigns over Plagiarism

Independent TV Festival Coming to Duluth

The fall colors should be at peak when the Independent TV Festival comes to Duluth in October 2019.

"The Great Christmas Light Fight" Filmed at Bentleyville

The national television program, "The Great Christmas Light Fight" was filmed at Bentleyville on the night of Wednesday, November 28. The Northland community came out to be part of the recording of the show.

'Ralph' Tops Box Office Again, 'Aquaman' is a Hit in China

On a quiet weekend at the box office, "Ralph Breaks the Internet" was No. 1 for the third straight week, while the upcoming DC Comics superhero film "Aquaman" made a huge splash in Chinese theaters.

'Vice' Leads Golden Globe Nominees with 6 Nods

Adam McKay's Dick Cheney biopic "Vice" leads the nominations for the Golden Globe Awards.

The Dick Cheney biopic Vice has received the most nominations for the Golden Globe Awards.

Justin Tries Lutefisk and Doesn't Love It

In a highly anticipated moment on Wednesday night, Chief Meteorologist Justin Liles tries lutefisk for the first time live on WDIO News at 5.

Justin tries lutefisk for the first time on Wednesday night.

Garth Brooks is Returning to Minnesota

'Ralph Breaks the Internet' Repeats as No. 1 at Box Office

Jerry Springer Getting TV Court Show

Police Review: No Evidence of a Crime in Casey Kasem's Death

The White House Christmas decorations were unveiled Monday.

Melania Trump Unveils White House Christmas Decorations

The Capitol Christmas Tree arrived in Washington on Monday.

Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives in Washington

'Wreck-It Ralph' and 'Creed' Sequels Top Holiday Box Office

Aretha Franklin's former Detroit mansion has been sold.

Aretha Franklin's Detroit Mansion Sells for $300,000

Michelle Obama's memoir sold 1.4 million copies in its first week.

Michelle Obama's Book Sells 1.4 Million Copies in a Week

VIDEO: Darren Danielson, Justin Liles, and Dan Williamson Complete Bentleyville Scavenger Hunt

With the holidays fast approaching, the Minnesota State Fair has announced admission tickets for 2019 are now on sale.

Looking for Stocking Stuffers? 2019 State Fair Tickets Now on Sale

Bentleyville Opens for the Season

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Minnesota Keeps June 20 Cutoff for Using Weed Killer Dicamba

Minnesota is maintaining its June 20 cutoff date for farmers to use the herbicide dicamba. The product has been blamed for drifting and damaging neighboring soybean fields.

Feds Allot $20M for 'Can of Worms' Reconstruction

The U.S. Department of Transportation has allocated $20 million for the reconstruction of the Twin Ports Interchange. The entire project is expected to cost $250 to $275 million and take several years.

The federal government has allocated $20 million for reconstruction of the can of worms.

Census: Wisconsin Incomes Rise, Poverty Decreases

U.S. Census Bureau figures show that household income in most Wisconsin counties has risen in recent years. The percentage of residents in poverty has declined.

Pets Lost in Fire Near Ely

The Lake County Sheriff's Office says several pets were lost in a fire near Ely. The fire on Kelly Trail was reported early Tuesday afternoon.

Regents OK 3 Percent Pay Hikes for UW System Employees

Regents have approved a plan to increase pay for employees of the University of Wisconsin System by 3 percent each of the next two fiscal years.

UW System employees would receive a 3 percent pay hike under a proposal going to the Board of Regents.

Minnesota AG Sues Indiana Company over Medical Data Hack

Attorney General Lori Swanson is suing an Indiana company over a data breach that exposed information of over 8,000 Minnesotans. The lawsuit alleges that Medical Informatics Engineering failed to implement industry-accepted data security measures.

Prosecutors Seek New Charge Against Ex-Minneapolis Officer

Prosecutors in the case of a former Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed an Australian woman are seeking to add a more serious charge. The prosecution now wants to charge Mohamed Noor with intentional second-degree murder.

Prosecutors want to file a more serious charge against former Minneapolis Police Officer Mohamed Noor.

Wis. Farmers Averaging $2,145 from Farm Bailout Program

Wisconsin farmers will receive about $10 million in federal money from the farm bailout program. The average payment is $2,145.

Charges: Man Shot to Scare Fawn, Killed Ex-Police Chief

Prosecutors say a hunter trying to "spook" a fawn was responsible for fatally shooting a former police chief in northwestern Minnesota. The death of Jay Nelson had been a mystery for weeks. 54-year-old Morris Silas Dodd Jr. is now charged with manslaughter.

Hennepin County Jail Escapee's Freedom Short-Lived

A serial burglar who broke out of the Hennepin County Jail was caught just three hours later. 57-year-old Michael Simon had been spotted on surveillance video running down a street in his orange jail clothes.

Michael Simon was caught hours after escaping from a Minneapolis jail on Wednesday.

Good Morning Northland

Rubber Chicken Theater out of Duluth is celebrating 10 years of bringing comedy and laughs to the Northland. "The Wisecracker Suite" is a series of sketches that looks back on all they've done. This time, they've enlisted help from some familiar faces.

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Spirit Mountain began their daily operations this week and are offering 12 days of holiday deals for the winter season.

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