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Crews battling active fire at Superior Landfill

06/04/2020 04:17 AM

Crews battled a fire at the Superior Landfill. The fire caused a plume of black smoke to be seen over Superior Wednesday night.

6-year-old Duluth boy dies in Lake Superior in Douglas County

City looking for ideas and teens for employment program

Duluth schools dealing with cyber security breach

NAACP extends outreach efforts to include voting registration, Census response

Four former Minneapolis cops now charged in George Floyd's death

A different way to crush rock could make mining more energy efficient

A different way to crush ore to make pellets is being explored on the Range.

Change starts with our children: Have those conversations about racism

Advice for talking to kids about racism.

World & National

Jimmy Carter: Privileged, powerful must fight racial biases

Former President Jimmy Carter is calling on Americans in positions of power and influence to demand an end to racial bias in criminal justice, as well as economic disparities.

Esper says no military for protests as standby troops leave

Defense Secretary Mark Esper is breaking with President Trump, saying he opposes using active-duty military forces for law enforcement in the U.S.

Trump administration moves to block Chinese airlines from US

The Transportation Department says it will suspend flights by four Chinese airlines to and from the U.S. beginning June 16, sooner if President Trump decides to do so.

Biden blasts Trump's 'narcissism' in new phase of campaign

Joe Biden says President Trump is disregarding core constitutional values, like the First Amendment's right to assemble and criticize the government when police cleared protesters near the White House.

Midwest News

UW president requests special session to address funding

Five shot during confrontation at Racine beach

Tornado, large hail in west-central, southern Minnesota

Minneapolis Public Schools terminates service with MPD

Alaska official only finalist for Wisconsin system president

15 arrests in Madison following more violence overnight

Deadline is today to file in Wisconsin

Military: 2 dead after shooting at North Dakota air base

This Week in Mining

A different way to crush rock could make mining more energy efficient

Mining uses a lot of energy, and there could be a more efficient way to crush the rock. Researchers at UMD's NRRI are working on ways to help the industry, and that includes High Pressure Grinding Rolls.

Some automakers are resuming production, which is good news for the mining and steel industries.

Cliffs' CEO says automakers are restarting production

The CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs said that automakers are beginning to start production again, which is good news for the mining and steel industries.

Layoffs are coming to Minntac because of COVID 19.

Layoffs coming at Minntac, with company adjusting production

Local 1938 announced that about 260 people are going to be laid off in the coming weeks.

WDIO Sports

Up North: Anglers Fight ALS Virtually in 25th Annual ALS Fishing Tournament

The Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament has been a staple in the Northland for over two decades. However this year, the 25th annual event went virtual. While anglers couldn't fish together, the online tournament still connected supporters in their fight for a cure.

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Itasca Co. Fair canceled

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Duluth schools dealing with cyber security breach

NAACP extends outreach efforts to include voting registration, Census response

Four former Minneapolis cops now charged in George Floyd's death

A different way to crush rock could make mining more energy efficient

Change starts with our children: Have those conversations about racism

Local Coronavirus Hotlines

CHUM food shelf in need of volunteers

Sawyer Co. law enforcement memorial burned

Duluth public beaches remain open

Minnesota COVID-19 report; 372 new cases

Wisconsin COVID-19 Update

Michigan COVID-19 Update: Over 300 new cases

Duluth K-9 Luna now has protective vest

Sen. Klobuchar calling for reform to "broken" justice system

UW president requests special session to address funding

Five shot during confrontation at Racine beach

Tornado, large hail in west-central, southern Minnesota

Minneapolis Public Schools terminates service with MPD

Alaska official only finalist for Wisconsin system president

15 arrests in Madison following more violence overnight

Deadline is today to file in Wisconsin

Military: 2 dead after shooting at North Dakota air base

Financial help for college students in the pandemic

Tips for handling your finances while unemployed

ProtectWell app helping businesses go back to work

Animal Allies: Elaine

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DSSO providing entertainment at home

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Rep. Sandy Layman will not seek re-election

Family demands charges against all 4 officers in Floyd death

State files civil rights charge against Minneapolis Police Department

Busy summer for Northland salons and barbers back in business

More school districts in the Northland looking to collaborate

Itasca County update about COVID-19 cases

Authorities identify man killed in Cass Co. crash

Cancer, coronavirus are a dangerous mix, new studies find

Financial help for college students in the pandemic

QUICK GLANCE: What summer events are canceled or postponed due to COVID-19

Sen. Klobuchar calling for reform to "broken" justice system

Rep. Sandy Layman will not seek re-election

Deadline is today to file in Wisconsin

BWCA to reopen for overnight camping

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Gov. Walz: Don't go far to fish

Outdoor enthusiasts reject wholesale changes to deer season

Two premier camping spots won't open overnight

Leech Lake band asks nonresidents to avoid area