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Felicity Huffman Gets 14 Days Behind Bars in College Scam

09/13/2019 02:59 PM

Actress Felicity Huffman has been sentenced to 14 days in prison for her role in the sweeping college admissions scandal. Huffman is the first parent to be sentenced among 34 charged in the scheme.

Family: Eddie Money, 'Two Tickets to Paradise' Singer, Dies

R. Kelly a No-Show in Court on Minnesota Solicitation Charge

Apple Game Service Launches Sept. 19 for $5 a Month

Analyst Calls Apple TV Plus Price 'Show Stopper'

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'It: Chapter Two' Scares Up $91 Million with Debut

Based on Stephen King's novel, "It: Chapter Two" is the second highest opening for a horror film, behind its predecessor "It" in 2017. The scary movie earned $91 million in the U.S.

Sheriff: Country Singer Kylie Rae Harris Caused Deadly Crash

Authorities say country singer Kylie Rae Harris caused a three-vehicle crash in northern New Mexico that left her and a 16-year-old girl dead.

Toronto Film Festival Kicks Off with The Band, Iannucci

VIDEO: Moose on the Loose at North Dakota Football Practice Field

A female moose wandered onto old Memorial Stadium on the University of North Dakota campus on Tuesday.�

Bummer Summer at the Box Office

Ousted Iowa Director Known for Love of Tupac Files Claim

A fired Iowa official known for his praise of Tupac Shakur has filed a complaint with the state, Jerry Foxhoven is seeking $2 million for wrongful discharge, saying his firing was done to prevent him from enforcing his legal right to disclose information.

Jerry Foxhoven was asked to resign from the Iowa Department of Human Services.

"Shark Tank" Star Kevin O'Leary Involved in Fatal Boat Crash

"Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary says he was on a boat that was involved in a fatal crash in Canada over the weekend. Ontario Provincial Police say two boats crashed on Lake Joseph, killing a Florida man and an Ontario woman.

Prince's Estate will Take Over Operations of Paisley Park

Prince's estate will take over management of the late rock star's studio complex near Minneapolis. Graceland Holdings, which runs Elvis Presley's tourist attraction in Memphis, had been operating Prince's Paisley Park as a museum since October 2016.

Opening Day Attendance Record Set at 2019 State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair announced an attendance record was set for opening day in 2019. The fair said 133,326 people visited on Thursday. Last year, the State Fair set an overall attendance record, crossing the 2 million mark during the 12-day event.

'The Bachelor' Star Gets Suspended Sentence in Fatal Crash

The 53rd annual Country Music Association Awards on November 13.

Brad Paisley Out; Reba, Dolly, Carrie Underwood to Host CMAs

'Good Boys' is No. 1, Ends a Drought for R-rated Comedies

CNN's Ward Says Intimidation Effort Made on Russia Story

A$AP Rocky, Bodyguards Assaulted Man on ground

'Chrisley Knows Best' Stars Charged with Federal Tax Evasion

Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' Sets Records on Billboard Chart

'Hobbs & Shaw' Repeats at No. 1 Against Slew of Newcomers

Toni Morrison receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama in 2012.

Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison Dead at 88

R Kelly, seen in an archival Chicago Police mugshot, now faces charges in Minnesota.

R Kelly Charged with Crimes in Minnesota

Lion King Reigns Above Box Office for Second Week

Universal to Release 2 New Films in its 'Halloween' Saga

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Wisconsin Man Accused of Making Illegal Vaping Cartridges

Authorities say a Wisconsin man is accused of manufacturing thousands of counterfeit vaping cartridges a day with THC oil for almost two years.

Michigan Village Leader who Moved to Help Mom gets Public Support

The elected leader of a village in the Upper Peninsula admits he's moved to a nearby community to take care of his mother, but no one on the council is seeking his resignation.

Man Found Dead in Burning Mpls. Home is Homicide Victim

Police say a man found dead in a burning Minneapolis home this week is a homicide victim. Authorities say 60-year-old Daniel Bradley's death was not caused by the fire.

Republican Lewis Attacks 'Resistance' in Senate Launch

Republican Jason Lewis is kicking off a U.S. Senate bid to challenge Sen. Tina Smith. Lewis, a former conservative talk show host announced his campaign in a video posted on YouTube.

Latest Bankers Survey Indicates Shrinking Rural Economy

The latest monthly survey of bankers in parts of 10 Plains and Midwestern states indicates a shrinking rural economy. Three-quarters of bankers said President Donald Trump's trade policies are having a negative effect on their local economies.

Wis. DNR Spent Nearly $10K to Host Deer Disease Summit

Receipts obtained by the Associate Press show the Wisconsin DNR spent nearly $10,000 on a chronic wasting disease conference. The gathering of leaders from ten states did not result in any new strategies.

2 More Right Whales Found Dead off Canada

The Canadian government says two more rare North Atlantic right whales have been found dead in the country's waters. Right whales number only about 400, and eight of them have been found dead off Canada this year.

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Minneapolis Bans New Drive-Through Windows

The Minneapolis City Council has banned new drive-through windows in the city. Supporters say the ban will cut down on vehicle noise, idling and traffic, and make sidewalks safer for pedestrians.

Minneapolis previously allowed new drive-throughs in some neighborhoods, but is now banning them completely.

Cat with Firecrackers Strapped to Paw has Leg Amputated

An animal rescue group in Pittsburgh says someone strapped firecrackers to a cat's front left paw with rubber bands and set them off, causing such severe injuries the animal's leg had to be amputated. The cat is healing and will be up for adoption soon.

Thunder Bay Stops Accepting Fire Evacuees

As a Northwestern Ontario community evacuates due to a wildfire for the second time this year, the region's largest city says it doesn't have any more room for evacuees.

Good Morning Northland

Former WDIO anchor, Dennis Anderson is being inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame on Saturday, September 14 at the Pavek Museum in St. Louis Park.

Toombs is a happy-go-lucky, older dog who would love to have a new home. He's available at Animal Allies.

The Duluth Playhouse is opening their season at the NorShor Theatre with performances of "Smokey Joe's Cafe" on September 19. We have ticket information on the Good Morning Northland page at WDIO.com.

Life House Duluth is asking people to donate spare change and money to help support their mission. The "Clean Out Your Couch" campaign kicked off Monday. Bring your spare change and drop it in the couch outside of Life House Duluth each morning from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Life House Duluth works with homeless youth from the ages of 14 to 24.

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