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A federal appeals court has heard arguments in a challenge to a Michigan city’s practice of marking tires to catch people who ignore time limits on parking.

Parking tickets hit the docket of Michigan federal appeals court

08/01/2021 08:47 PM

A federal appeals court has heard arguments in a challenge to a Michigan city’s practice of marking tires to catch people who ignore time limits on parking.

Small plane crash in Hartford cornfield sends 2 to hospital

Murder charge filed in shooting outside Elks Club in Minneapolis

Embattled Minnesota lawmaker will apologize to colleague

Minnesota makes its own path as the national moratorium ends tomorrow

White House, Canada state support for new Detroit River span

Carl Levin, Michigan's longest-serving senator, dies at 87

Grace period extended for Michigan license, plate renewals

Michigan drivers whose license or registration expires between April and week’s end will have 120 additional days to renew it without being assessed late fees under new laws.

Michigan drivers have an 120 additional days to renew licenses and registrations.

Minnesota offers $100 rewards to unvaccinated who get shots

Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota will join in the Biden administration’s plan to provide $100 incentives to residents who get COVID-19 vaccinations by mid-August.

Sheriff: 3 dead at Wisconsin quarry were shot over $600 debt

Michigan restricts use of restraints on teens in courts

One killed in house explosion near Milwaukee

One person is dead after a house explosion in southeastern Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Republican chairman stepping down ahead of midterm

Do you need to wear a mask again? Health officials weigh in

Steven Avery is serving a life sentence for the 2005 killing of photographer Teresa Halbach.

Court nixes new trial for ‘Making a Murderer’ subject Avery

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) will resume wearing a mask at indoor events.

Michigan governor resumes wearing mask at indoor events

Violent crime was up 17% in 2020 in Minnesota.

Violent crime surges across Minnesota with record murders

Minnesota officials investigating COVID-19 outbreak at camp

Gov. Tim Walz held a ceremonial bill signing to celebrate the landmark Energy Conservation and Optimization Act of 2021.

Gov. Walz signs Energy Conservation and Optimization Act of 2021

Straits of Mackinac between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron

Enbridge removes anchor from Michigan's Straits of Mackinac

Politics

Walz discusses wildfires, drought with Biden

Gov. Tim Walz is asking President Joe Biden to increase Minnesota livestock producers' access to lands for forage as the state faces a continued drought.

Gov. Walz was one of seven governors to participate in a White House wildfire briefing.

Carl Levin, Michigan's longest-serving senator, dies at 87

Former Sen. Carl Levin has died at age 87. The Democrat was Michigan's longest-serving U.S. Senator.

Former Sen. Carl Levin (D-Michigan) has died.

Health

Smoke triggers pollution alerts in US West and Midwest

Canadian wildfire smoke continues to linger over much of the country.

Canadian wildfires continue to cause air alerts.

Air Quality Advisory updated and extended across the Northland

As more smoke from the Canadian fires has moved into the region, Northwest Wisconsin has been included in the Air Quality Advisory. The Air Quality Alert for northern Minnesota has been extended through Tuesday. The MPCA is calling it "unprecedented."

Consumer

Take the survey about telecommuting

Minnesotans who've experienced telecommuting during the pandemic are being asked to take a survey, to help shape workforce strategies.

Work from home? MnDOT wants you to take a survey.

Costco construction continuing as planned, opening in the fall of 2021

Duluth City Hall says workers are wrapping up their site development phase and are preparing to build the structure.

Costco construction continues on Haines and West Arrowhead Road.

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Mayo Clinic joins others in requiring worker vaccinations

Mayo Clinic says it will require employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus by mid-September, becoming one of the latest health systems to do so as delta variant cases rise around the country.

Michigan lawmaker defends using campaign cash at strip club

A Michigan lawmaker is defending his decision to spend campaign money at a strip club. The legislator says he was there to discuss economic development and the strip club has "great lamb chops."

Patrol: Woman assaulted trooper at North Dakota rest area

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a woman is facing numerous charges after allegedly assaulting a trooper before two citizens assisted in her arrest. She was allegedly under the influence of methamphetamine and driving a car stolen from Minnesota.

SD Gov. Noem jumps into border policy debate on border visit

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem made a quick tour of the U.S. border with Mexico on Monday, checking in on dozens of National Guard members who volunteered for a 30-day deployment to the border.

Gov. Kristi Noem (R-South Dakota) visited the Mexican border on Monday.

Woman killed, 2 cops hurt in Chicago-area drive-thru clash

Police say two suburban Chicago police officers were seriously injured and a woman died after one of the officers shot her when she drove away from a restaurant following a disturbance.

Minnesota adopts 'clean car' rules to foster electric shift

Minnesota has officially adopted regulations to encourage the switchover to electric vehicles. The “clean car” rules could take effect in 2024 with the 2025 model year.

Outdoor

To protect bears in the Superior National Forest, including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a Food Storage Order has been issued.

A $2.8-million project on Interstate Island in the Duluth-Superior Harbor aims to get the terns to return. The birds are considered threatened in Minnesota and endangered in Wisconsin.

Copper Falls State Park is for the waterfall lovers. Located just 4 miles north of Mellen, the Bad River runs through the park, creating beautiful waterfalls and cascades over ancient lava flows.

The Superior National Forest is tightening fire restrictions further. Starting Thursday, no campfires will be allowed at all on Forest land or in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, even in designated fire rings. Propane or gas devices with an on/off switch will be permitted.

Water levels are low at Gooseberry Falls earlier than ever.

Starry stonewort, an invasive weed that can choke out native plants and fish habitat has been found in Leech Lake, one of Minnesota’s largest and most popular walleye lakes.

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Small plane crash in Hartford cornfield sends 2 to hospital

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Embattled Minnesota lawmaker will apologize to colleague

Minnesota makes its own path as the national moratorium ends tomorrow

White House, Canada state support for new Detroit River span

Carl Levin, Michigan's longest-serving senator, dies at 87

Sheriff: 3 dead at Wisconsin quarry were shot over $600 debt

Michigan restricts use of restraints on teens in courts

One killed in house explosion near Milwaukee

Wisconsin Republican chairman stepping down ahead of midterm

Do you need to wear a mask again? Health officials weigh in

Court nixes new trial for ‘Making a Murderer’ subject Avery

Michigan governor resumes wearing mask at indoor events

Violent crime surges across Minnesota with record murders

Minnesota officials investigating COVID-19 outbreak at camp

Gov. Walz signs Energy Conservation and Optimization Act of 2021

Enbridge removes anchor from Michigan's Straits of Mackinac

Pelosi, Democrats call on Biden to extend eviction ban

Senators produce $1T infrastructure bill

4 killed in helicopter crash in remote California region

Fauci: More 'pain and suffering' ahead as COVID cases rise

Florida breaks record for COVID-19 hospitalizations

Evacuations lifted as progress made against western fires

Pandemic eviction crisis leads to greater tenant protections

Smoke triggers pollution alerts in US West and Midwest

Schumer: Senators will 'get the job done' on infrastructure

Trump urged Justice officials to declare election 'corrupt'

Florida breaks record with more than 21,000 new COVID cases

19 bodies reburied amid protests in search for Tulsa victims

First evacuation flight brings 221 Afghans, many kids, to US

Drive to charge packagers for recycling, but industry fights

Tenants prepare for unknown as eviction moratorium ends

Walz discusses wildfires, drought with Biden

Carl Levin, Michigan's longest-serving senator, dies at 87

Smoke triggers pollution alerts in US West and Midwest

Air Quality Advisory updated and extended across the Northland

Take the survey about telecommuting

Costco construction continuing as planned, opening in the fall of 2021

Lake Superior Zoo gives Lily the lion two root canals

Multiple Hibbing residents arrested in multi-agency drug investigation

Twin Cities man killed in Lake County motorcycle crash

Hibbing house sustains "extensive damage" in fire

Duluth woman hosts barbecue to benefit the homeless community

Food Storage Order issued for the Superior National Forest

Interstate Island project helping terns return

Summer of State Parks: Copper Falls

All campfires now prohibited in BWCA

Gooseberry Falls are drier than usual

Invasive weed starry stonewort confirmed in Leech Lake