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Authorities search for missing Pine County woman

09/27/2021 11:05 AM

Pine County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in locating Ashley Carlson, 33, whose last known location was east of Hinckley on September 24.

Minnesota COVID-19 Update Monday

Minnesotans pay tribute to fallen firefighters at 10th annual memorial service

Educators, nature enthusiasts track the changes in local plants

Garage fire damages Hibbing apartment

The family of Ricky Balsimo advocating for justice for their son and other missing indigenous people

Police: Utah football player killed in house party shooting

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US is confident they have enough COVID-19 vaccines for boosters, kids' shots

No one was in the garage at the time of the fire and there were no injuries reported.

Duluth Goat Hill home loses garage and car in structure fire

Man dies in a fatal crash in downtown Duluth

The concert comes after substance abuse cases and concerns about mental health have risen dramatically in the Northland and nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Duluth Bethel holds their first ever Concert for Recovery

World & National

Biden getting COVID-19 booster shot after authorization

President Joe Biden is set to receive his COVID-19 booster shot on Monday afternoon. The 78-year-old Biden got his first shot on December 21.

Then President-elect Joe Biden gets COVID-19 vaccine in December.

NYC to hire forecaster, beef up warnings after Ida flooding

New York City is planning to hire a private weather forecaster, design more systems to catch and drain water, and issue earlier and more aggressive warnings. All of these moves come after 13 people died when the remnants of Hurricane Ida dumped torrential rain on the Northease.

John Hinckley, who shot Reagan, to be freed from oversight

A federal judge says John Hinckley Jr., the man who tried to assassinate President Reagan four decades ago can be released unconditionally from the restrictions next year. He was released from a hospital five years ago.

Police: Utah football player killed in house party shooting

Salt Lake City police say a University of Utah football player has been killed in a shooting at a house party early Sunday.

The shooting that killed 21-year-old Aaron Lowe occurred just after midnight, only hours after the Utes beat Washington State 24-13.

Midwest News

Snow Lilly, Milwaukee County Zoo polar bear, dies at 36

The family of Ricky Balsimo advocating for justice for their son and other missing indigenous people

SUV of 84-year-old, missing since May, found in Michigan river

Felon pleads guilty to owning gun that killed 6-year-old

Black-owned Detroit companies get half of demolition funds

Wisconsin Senate to vote on Gov. Evers' Cabinet secretaries

Whitmer to nix budget provision that tries to ban mask rules

Gov. Walz announces $10M drought relief package for farmers, producers

This Week in Mining

The Edna G is celebrating 125 years with a celebration in Two Harbors.

Time to celebrate Edna G's 125th anniversary in Two Harbors

The historic tug in Two Harbors named the Edna G is celebrating her 125th anniversary, and that calls for a weekend full of activities.

Cleveland-Cliffs says 75% of employees are vaccinated

Cleveland-Cliffs provided an update about their vaccine incentive program, saying that 75% of their employees are now vaccinated.

U.S. Steel donated $350,000 to the new Rock Ridge High School.

U.S. Steel donates $350,000 to Rock Ridge Schools

The massive new gym space at the Rock Ridge High School will be named the U.S. Steel Gymnasium, after the company donated $350,000 to help build that area.

WDIO Sports

Brewers clinch NL Central, condemn Mets to losing record

he Milwaukee Brewers clinched their second NL Central title in four years, beating the sloppy New York Mets 8-4 behind Willy Adames’s two-run homer and three RBIs.

Sylvia Fowels wins Defensive Player of the Year Award

Sylvia Fowels wins her fourth Defensive Player of the Year Award, for the WNBA.

Vandersloot leads balanced Sky past Lynx

Courtney Vandersloot led a balanced attack with 19 points and the sixth-seeded Chicago Sky raced past the third-seeded Minnesota Lynx

Rodgers rallies Packers past 49ers 30-28

Aaron Rodgers completed two deep passes to Davante Adams on a last-minute drive.

Good Morning Northland

Bowser the friendly dog is ready to find a loving home

Gallery: Walking with Weathers on Good Morning Northland

Lester River Rendezvous comes to GMN

Supporting local businesses through Duluth Studio Market

Cozy up with Flannel the cat who is looking for a warm, loving home

People Walk to End Alzheimer's in the Twin Ports Saturday

Olive is looking for lots of belly rubs and a new home

Gov. Walz announces $10M drought relief package for farmers, producers

Wisconsin COVID-19 Update Friday

Michigan COVID-19 Update Friday

Derek Chauvin appeals conviction in George Floyd's death, asks high court to grant him a public defender

Local business vying for "Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin" title

Rising thefts of catalytic converters

With Gabby Petito case in the spotlight, local advocates provide advice about domestic violence

Health

Vaccines: What's New, What's Next

Dr. Anthony Fauci and ABC's chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jen Ashton sat down for a one-on-one interview as part of "Vaccines: What's New, What's Next," a virtual town hall special event.

Consumer

Rising thefts of catalytic converters

Theft of catalytic converters is rising across the country, especially in Minnesota. Thieves are after the precious metals inside the converter, which can make them a quick $300.

Entertainment

R&B superstar R. Kelly convicted in sex trafficking trial

R&B superstar, R. Kelly has been convicted in a sex trafficking trial.

Shotgun shells in short supply during this hunting season

Hunters are looking for shotgun shells for bird hunting, and are having a hard time finding them. Experts from Superior Shooters Supply say the shortage is from a combination of problems.

Shotgun shells are in short supply due to a variety of reasons, frustrating hunters.

Budget amendment gives more money to Duluth police, fire

Members of the Duluth City Council from both sides of the political spectrum are supporting a series of amendments to the city's proposed budget to increase funding for police and fire. Federal funding from the American Rescue Plan is making the extra spending possible.

A proposal would amend Duluth's budget to provide more money for police and fire.

UPDATE: Grocery store gunman was vendor, didn't have target

Police say the gunman in the Tennessee grocery store shooting did not have a specific target. One person was killed and 14 others were wounded.

Police say multiple people were wounded and at least one was killed at a shooting at a Tennessee grocery store.

Four charged in connection with alleged trafficking in St. Louis County

Four men have been charged in relation to alleged human trafficking in St. Louis County. Undercover agents chatted with the men on sex advertisement websites, and the suspects were arrested when they showed up to a meeting location to pay for sex.

Four men have been charged with charges related to human trafficking in St. Louis County.

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Police: Utah football player killed in house party shooting

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Duluth Bethel holds their first ever Concert for Recovery

UMD hosts it's 9th annual Farm Fest

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Lawyers to urge no restrictions for Reagan shooter Hinckley

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Health officials say a severe flu season could be coming

State of MN to start administering Pfizer booster shots

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The family of Ricky Balsimo advocating for justice for their son and other missing indigenous people

SUV of 84-year-old, missing since May, found in Michigan river

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Black-owned Detroit companies get half of demolition funds

Wisconsin Senate to vote on Gov. Evers' Cabinet secretaries

Whitmer to nix budget provision that tries to ban mask rules

Gov. Walz announces $10M drought relief package for farmers, producers

Bowser the friendly dog is ready to find a loving home

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Supporting local businesses through Duluth Studio Market

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People Walk to End Alzheimer's in the Twin Ports Saturday

Olive is looking for lots of belly rubs and a new home

Gov. Walz announces $10M drought relief package for farmers, producers

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Michigan COVID-19 Update Friday

Derek Chauvin appeals conviction in George Floyd's death, asks high court to grant him a public defender

Local business vying for "Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin" title

Rising thefts of catalytic converters

With Gabby Petito case in the spotlight, local advocates provide advice about domestic violence

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Rising thefts of catalytic converters

R&B superstar R. Kelly convicted in sex trafficking trial

GOP review finds no proof Arizona election stolen from Trump

California to replace the word 'alien' from its laws

Kaul slams GOP election investigation, calls for gun laws

Wisconsin hunters urged to submit samples for CWD

Improvements to West Duluth's DWP Trail complete

6 tribes sue Wisconsin to try to stop November wolf hunt

Couple setting firsts on 4,600+ mile through-hike

US: Wolves may need protections after states expand hunting

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