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Click for Volunteer Opportunities During Grandma's Marathon Weekend

There are plenty of opportunities to help out during Grandma's Marathon weekend in Duluth. If interested, Grandma's officials say roughly 6,000 volunteers are needed to help put on the event.

Minnesota Lake Superior Beach Monitoring

To see the most recent bacteria monitoring test results for Lake Superior and Duluth Harbor beaches in Minnesota, visit www.MNBeaches.org.

Where to Find MeTV WDIO2

MeTV is carried on the WDIO-DT2 and WIRT-DT2 broadcast signals, as well as most Northland cable systems and DISH Network.

Firefighter Among 2 Killed in Wis. Shooting

A firefighter and a civilian are dead after an altercation at an Appleton, Wis., transit center. Firefighter Mitch Lundgaard, a 14-year veteran of the Appleton Fire Department, was married and had three children.

Thawing Ice Allows Re-Deploying of Great Lakes Data Buoys

As ice thaws around the Great Lakes, technicians are preparing to re-deploy buoys that gather a wealth of information for use in research, water safety efforts and recreation.

Mueller Report Says Trump Sought to Seize Control of Russia Probe

Special counsel Robert Mueller's report says President Donald Trump repeatedly sought to seize control of the Russia probe. The report scrutinizes 10 incidents, including Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey, the president's directive to have Mueller fired, and efforts to encourage witnesses not to cooperate.

Wis. Poll Shows Support for Legalized Pot, Not for Gas Tax Hike

A new Marquette University poll shows Wisconsin residents support key portions of Gov. Tony Evers' agenda, including raising the minimum wage, spending more on special education and legalizing medical marijuana. But most opposed to Evers' proposed gas tax increase.

Donate for Emergency Preparedness Kits for St. Louis County Schools

You can help donate to the emergency preparedness kits for St. Louis County Schools, by bringing items to any American Bank branch.

GoFundMe Page for Lori Becicka

After a successful benefit on Saturday, Lori Becicka's friends have now set up a GoFundMe page to help her go to Texas for alternative treatments. The Pengilly woman is battling terminal bladder cancer.

Report Rebuffs Most Allegations about Opioid Use at Tomah VA

Federal inspectors say there's no evidence that opioids were being "indiscriminately prescribed" at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center despite years of allegations. The report does say the hospital can improve on its pain treatments.

Homegrown Adds Venues in Lincoln Park, Releases Schedule

The Homegrown Music Festival is building on the success of its Winter Fiasco by adding five new venues in the Lincoln Park Craft District for the main festival this spring. The festival runs April 28 to May 5.

Help Hibbing Community College Rename Buildings

Hibbing Community College is looking for input on renaming some of their buildings and common spaces.

Labrador Retriever May Become Minnesota's Official Dog Breed

A group of lawmakers is working to make the Labrador retriever the official dog breed of Minnesota. The supporters include DFL Senator David Tomassoni and Repubilcan Sen. Carrie Ruud.

Donate to Help Fight ALS: Black Woods Blizzard Tour

The 20th Annual Black Woods Blizzard Tour is full but there are other ways to show your support to fight this devastating disease.

Full Press Conference: Police Discuss Emergency Response at UMD

Police at University of Minnesota-Duluth discuss efforts to take a suicidal man into custody who made a threat against the University.

Webcam Shows Eagles Tending Nest in Arizona

Officials with the Arizona Game and Fish Department have begun live-streaming from a video cam set up near a bald eagle nest on Lake Pleasant outside Phoenix.

More US Beef Being Recalled over Salmonella Fears

More U.S. beef is being recalled because it may be contaminated with salmonella. A unit of Brazil's JBS is now recalling a total of more than 12 million pounds of raw beef that was shipped around the country.

Elm Pet Foods, Others Recall Dog Food over Vitamin D

Elm Pet Foods is the latest maker of dog food to issue a recall over elevated levels of vitamin D, which can cause kidney failure at high enough levels. Similar recalls have been issued by ANF Inc., Sunshine Mills Inc., Natural Life Pet Products, and Nutrisca over the last month.

Minnesota DNR Launches New EagleCam

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has launched a new "EagleCam."

Jennie-O Recalling Ground Turkey in Salmonella Outbreak

Jennie-O-Turkey is recalling more than 91,000 pounds of raw turkey in an ongoing salmonella outbreak. The products include 1-pound packages of raw, ground turkey that had a use-by date of October 1 or 2, but could still be in freezers.

Survey: Rural Economy Being Hurt by Tariffs, Low Prices

For the first time this year, a monthly survey indicates the rural economy in the Midwest and Plains is shrinking. An economist says the survey of bankers in Minnesota and nine other states indicates the farm sector continues to be weakened by tariffs and low commodity prices.

Minnesota HS Football Player Out of Hospital after Collapse

A Twin Cities high school football player is out of the hospital after collapsing during a playoff game last month. Hill-Murray senior lineman Zach Zarembinski was treated for a brain bleed.

Report Cites Weak Reporting on Missing, Murdered Native Women

A study released by a Native American nonprofit says numerous police departments in cities nationwide are not adequately identifying or reporting cases of missing and murdered indigenous women.

Consumer Group Releases 'Worst Toys' List for Holidays

A Black Panther "slash claw" and a plastic Power Rangers sword are among the toys topping a consumer safety group's annual list of worst toys for the holiday season.

GND Rec Hosting Free Veterans Dinner

There's a free Veterans Day community dinner at the GND REC to celebrate veterans and raise support for Mission 22. The event is on Monday at 6 p.m.

8th District Candidates Lose Home Counties, Dem Support Falls on Range

Republican Pete Stauber and Democrat Joe Radinovich both lost their home counties in Tuesday's 8th Congressional District election. Radinovich won parts of the Iron Range, but at a narrower margin than Rick Nolan's victory two years ago.

Nearly 2,000 Tips Checked in Closs Case

Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald says his department has now received more than 2,100 tips in the Jayme Closs investigation, and most of them have already been checked. He asks people to continue providing tips by calling 1-855-744-3879 or emailing jaymetips@co.barron.wi.us.

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